Match of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Troy Deeney & Joe Hart analyse how Manchester City were not able to get past Liverpool's "red wall" as Liverpool won 2-0 in the Premier League to go 11 points clear.

Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dominik Szoboszlai

'Predictable' Man City couldn't get past Liverpool's red wall

Match of the Day 2 pundits Mark Chapman, Troy Deeney and Joe Hart analyse Newcastle United's performance against Nottingham Forest in their 4-3 Premier League win.

How Newcastle's freedom of play blew Forest away

Volodymyr Zelensky's offer to step down as president of Ukraine features heavily in Monday's papers.

The front pages of the Financial Times and the Daily Telegraph

Zelensky 'offers to quit' and Germany 'turns Right'

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Universidad de Chile vs Unión La Calera in the Primera División

Universidad de Chile v Unión La Calera

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Deportivo Cali vs Millonarios in the Primera A

Deportivo Cali v Millonarios

Emyr Owens says it could have been a "total disaster" if the landslide had happened at night.

A white front door completely blocked by rubble which has also swept into the home as a result of Storm Bert

Family scarred by 'horrendous' landslide

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Santos Laguna vs Atlas in the Liga MX

Santos Laguna v Atlas

Maryna's daughter was born in a bomb shelter after her family fled attacks on Ukraine's capital city.

'When Russia is trying to kill, God gives new life'

Ruben Amorim urges Manchester United to sign Geovany Quenda, West Ham target Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Real Madrid are reluctant to meet Jarrad Branthwaite valuation, plus more.

Man Utd urged to sign winger Quenda - Monday's gossip

Christian Democrats leader Friedrich Merz thanks those who placed their trust in the party and him.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz stands on stage at the party HQ in Berlin

CDU's Friedrich Merz thanks voters as he is greeted with cheers

Maryna Korolova was nine months pregnant when, like millions of others, she fled war-torn Ukraine.

Maryna with brown hair and wearing a white shirt smiles at the camera

I gave birth in a bomb shelter, now I run my dream business

In addition to some 4,200 staff who are being placed on leave, at least 1,600 employees are being fired. 

Woman holds sign that reads "USAID SAVES LIVES SAVE USAID"

Most USAID staff laid off or placed on leave by Trump administration

Arsenal red cards, Isak milestone and a new Liverpool record: how closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past week in football? 

Liverpool assists and Arsenal red cards - weekly football quiz

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from United States vs Australia in the SheBelieves Cup

United States v Australia

Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome suffers a broken collarbone in a crash at the UAE Tour.

Chris Froome grimacing in pain after his crash

Froome breaks collarbone in crash at UAE Tour

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

South Wales Evening Post newspaper front page shows the main headline next to a photo of an anonymised woman with curly hair looking away into the distance: Revealed: Shocking violence in our schools. Other headlines on the front page are: Swansea MS announces she will step down at next election. Sherratt: three games at Wales helm is enough. The Flintshire Leader newspaper front page shows the main headline next to a photo of Wrexham Maelor Hospital: Plea for respect towards workers at Maelor. Other headlines on the front page are: Warning to avoid waste collection fine, 'Monster' jailed', and 'Voting starts for award'. 

Wales' papers: Shocking school violence and healthcare workers' plea

Pep Guardiola says he sees a "bright future" for his Manchester City side, despite Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.

Guardiola sees 'bright future' for Man City

Football can be strange and unpredictable, writes Phil McNulty, but make no mistake - the Premier League title is Liverpool's.

'Let's call it now - the title race is over, Liverpool will be champions'

Lauren Bell and Matthew Richardson complete a hat-trick of sprint medals on the final day of the British Track Cycling Championships in Manchester.

Lauren Bell and Matthew Richardson with their three medals

Bell and Richardson seal hat-trick of sprint titles

Police are investigating the death of a man in his 50s who had been seen walking in a road.

A close-up of the Hertfordshire Police badge on the side of a police building.

Appeal for dashcam footage after fatal collision

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Huracán vs San Lorenzo in the Liga Profesional Argentina

Huracán v San Lorenzo

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cobresal vs La Serena in the Primera División

Cobresal v La Serena

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Portland Timbers vs Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS

Portland Timbers v Vancouver Whitecaps

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Alianza vs Atlético Nacional in the Primera A

Alianza v Atlético Nacional

Rangers sack manager Philippe Clement the day after a home loss to St Mirren left them 13 points behind Premiership leaders Celtic.

Rangers sack Clement following loss to St Mirren

William Creighton gets his bid to win the British Rally Championship title off to a perfect start with victory at the East Riding Stages.

Creighton starts BRC title bid with dominant win

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak becomes the seventh-fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals.

'What he's done is amazing' - Isak reaches landmark to join elite list

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Famalicão vs Moreirense in the Primeira Liga

Famalicão v Moreirense

Olga Bilokin is among the many Ukrainians to attend church services and vigils across the east.

Olga Bilokin is standing in a church. She is smiling at the camera. She has brown hair dyed with a red tinge and is wearing a white top with a red pattern on the collar. Stained-glass windows and pews can be seen behind her.

Region marks anniversary of invasion of Ukraine

Police say multiple vehicles were involved and had urged drivers to avoid the area.

Google Streetview of a northbound stretch of the A1 in Nottinghamshire. The dual carriageway is surrounded by trees on one side and a grass verge in the other. Vehicles are driving in the distance.

Major road reopens following 'serious' crash

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he has "no regrets" as he praises his sides performance despite their 2-0 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League.

Man City played well so I have no regrets - Guardiola

Derry Track Club's Conor Kelly's 400m triumph and Bori Akinola's dethroning of Israel Olatunde in the 60m are among the highlights at the Irish Indoor Championships.

Conor Kelly celebrates after clinching the men's 400m title at Abbotstown

Kelly and Akinola among winners at Irish Indoors

This week also sees the release of Monster Hunter Wilds, Pamela Anderson's new film, and Lisa's debut album.

A composite image of Sean Evans and Pokemon

Hot Ones host on Louis Theroux podcast and big Pokémon news: What to stream this week

After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives you his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

Troy Deeney team of the week graphic alongside a picture of Newcastle's Lewis Miley

Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Real Sociedad vs Leganés in the Spanish La Liga

Real Sociedad v Leganés

Wheelchair and able-bodied players pair up to play as doubles. 

Neil wears a T-shirt with a big yellow 46 on it and a blue hoodie. He is on the side of a tennis court and smiles for the camera.

Inclusive tennis league unites players

Friedrich Merz will try to form a coalition after his Christian Democrats won less than 30% of the vote.

German conservative candidate for chancellor and Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party leader Friedrich Merz pumps his first while holding a microphone

Germany's conservatives celebrate, but far right enjoy record result

After bBad weather forces the postponement of two games and abandonment of another in the Adran Premier on Sunday, games are rearranged.

Swansea-Wrexham decider to be played on Wednesday

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says his side are in a good position after their "difficult" 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League.

Liverpool in a good position after 'difficult' win at Etihad - Slot

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Cagliari vs Juventus in the Serie A

Cagliari v Juventus

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Olympique Lyonnais vs PSG in the Ligue 1

Olympique Lyonnais v PSG

The East Lancashire Road has been temporaily closed following the collision.

Google streetview of junction with vehicles passing by a two-storey property.

Driver critical after three-vehicle crash

People in Eccles had to leave their homes as the crash caused a gas leak, the fire service says.

Google streetview of three-storey residential property on junction with Liverpool Road.

Car crashing into flats sparks police search

The incident occurred in Charlcombe Lane, Bath, where people watch the annual toad migration.

A gravel country lane with fields on the right hand side and a grey brick wall and a hedge on the left. Trees crowd over the path. 

Toad spotters asked to help with sex assault case

People gathered in a park in Sheffield to pay their respects to 10 airmen who died in 1944.

Members of the British and American military gather for a memorial service in a park - flags are flying including the stars and stripes

Service marks 81st anniversary of bomber crash

Six Nations Rugby Special pundits John Barclay and Ugo Monye discuss Scotland's errors against England that cost them in their 16-15 loss at Twickenham.

Scotland 'have to do better' - Barclay on errors & missed opportunities

Luton Town are facing the prospect of a second successive relegation - but what are the reasons for their decline since a 4-0 Premier League win over Brighton in January 2024?

Luton Town's Thelo Aasgaard puts his hands on top of his head following their defeat by Watford

Are top-flight battlers Luton 'resigned to another relegation'?

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Colombia vs Japan in the SheBelieves Cup

Colombia v Japan

Some departments encouraged staff to respond, while others requested employees wait for further guidance.

The J Edgar Hoover FBI building in Washington DC

Key US agencies tell staff not to answer Musk email on what they did last week

Fiorentina striker Moise Kean collapses on the pitch and is taken to hospital after sustaining a head injury during a 1-0 defeat at Hellas Verona.

Moise Kean being taken off on a stretcher

Fiorentina's Kean collapses on pitch after head injury

Watch highlights as France score 11 tries in their 73-24 victory over Italy in the Six Nations.

France crush Italy with 11-try win

Antrim hurling manager Davy Fitzgerald says his side were "fighting a losing battle" after their first half collapse in their 2-23 to 0-11 loss against Waterford.

Fitzgerald said his Antrim side allowed Waterford to get "too many easy scores in the first half"

Antrim have 'psychological' issues - Fitzgerald

The pontiff is in good humour and eating normally though he remains "critical", Vatican sources say.

The Pope, speaking into a microphone while seated and wearing white robes.

Pope critical but 'in good humour' in hospital

Police are understood to have identified the man involved in the crash, which killed a young girl.

Tram flanked by ambulance and police vehicles at the collision scene

Van driver hunt continues after fatal tram crash

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Hoffenheim vs Stuttgart in the Bundesliga

Hoffenheim v Stuttgart

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Olympiakos Piraeus vs PAOK in the Super League 1

Olympiakos Piraeus v PAOK

Police say a 22-year-old man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

A close up of a police car with Humberside police logo.

Man critically injured in bar attack

St John's House and Museum in Romsey has been "really badly damaged" according to a councillor

A medieval house is seen with smoke coming out of its chimney. It is made of brick and flint with a slightly sloping roof. Two window panes can be seen smashed.

'Devastating' fire extinguished at medieval house

Jack van Poortvliet scores an impressive solo try as England A beat Ireland A at a soggy Ashton Gate in Bristol.

Van Poortvliet stars as England A beat Ireland

Denise Clair will be allowed to pursue a rare private prosecution against footballer David Goodwillie after being granted legal aid.

David Goodwillie playing for Glasgow United FC. He is wearing a white top with the team badge on it. His right arm is raised and his behind his head.

Legal aid approved for private rape prosecution

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Kortrijk vs Cercle Brugge in the First Division A

Kortrijk v Cercle Brugge

Wales lock Dafydd Jenkins says Wales produced positives to build on following their performance in Saturday's 27-18 Six Nations defeat by Ireland in Cardiff.

Defeated Wales have positives to build on - Jenkins

George Mills wins the British indoor 3,000m title in a new championship record time.

George Mills gestures with open palms at the end of a race

Mills wins indoor title with championship record

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Shamrock Rovers vs Cork City in the Irish Premier Division

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from AVS vs Sporting CP in the Primeira Liga

AVS v Sporting CP

Papua New Guinea hooker Edwin Ipape signs a six-year contract extension with Super League club Leigh Leopards.

Edwin Ipape celebrates victory over Wigan

Ipape signs new six-year deal with Leigh

Watch highlights as Leigh Leopards defeat Huddersfield Giants 24-10, scoring two late tries to make it two wins out of two in the Super League.

Leigh score two late tries to beat Huddersfield

"A day of pain" for Ukrainians has been marked at Belfast City Hall three years on from the Russian invasion.

A woman looks into the camera. Her long curly hair is brown. She's wearing the Ukranian flag draped over her shoulders. A city centre is behind her.

Ukrainians gather in Belfast to mark third anniversary of invasion

Mayor Steve Rotheram says there has been "a worrying decline in our habitats and biodiversity".

Waves splash on a sandy Wirral beach alongside rocks and a grassy slope under a blue sky, specked with clouds.

Consultation on region's nature strategy launched

Aston Martin launch their car for the 2025 F1 season, hoping to improve on back-to-back fifth-place finishes, with Fernando Alonso confident they are well positioned to do so.

Aston Martin 'in a much better place' - Alonso

Operations to look into the sinkhole have been delayed but less intrusive methods may be used.

An aerial view of two sinkholes on a residential road. There is a car on the left which appears to be parked right on the border of one sinkhole.

Godstone sinkhole to be investigated with 3D maps

Drivers are told to "avoid the area and find alternative routes".

A stock image of the back of a police officer's uniform. It is a close up of a reflective jacket with the word "Police" on it.

Road near river closed after police incident

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says the second-half struggle against Nottingham Forest was a "tough watch" after his side held on for a 4-3 win, after scoring four first-half goals in 11 minutes.

'Not the way' Newcastle wanted to win - Howe on game of two halves against Forest

Manchester United loanee Antony is shown a straight red card during Real Betis' 2-1 win at Getafe in La Liga.

Antony complaining to the referee in Real Betis win

Antony sent off in narrow Real Betis win at Getafe

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Anderlecht vs Union Saint-Gilloise in the First Division A

Anderlecht v Union Saint-Gilloise

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Asteras Tripolis vs AEK Athens in the Super League 1

Asteras Tripolis v AEK Athens

Follow live text commentary, score updates and match stats from Viktoria Plzeň vs Slavia Prague in the Czech Liga

Viktoria Plzeň v Slavia Prague

Virat Kohli hits a composed unbeaten century as India beat Pakistan by six wickets to put them on the cusp of reaching the Champions Trophy semi-finals and leave their opponents on the brink of elimination.

Composed Kohli shines as India beat Pakistan 

Watch the best shots as India's Virat Kohli puts on a "vintage" performance against against Pakistan to reach his century in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

Kohli scores match-winning century for India against Pakistan

Virat Kohli "hammers" a four to reach a century and secure India's win against Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy match in Dubai.

Kohli smashes four to reach century and secure India win over Pakistan

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espírito Santo says there is "no explanation" for Newcastle United's four goals in 11 minutes but the reaction of his side was "positive" and "pleasing." 

'No explanation' - Nuno on Newcastle's four goals in 11 minutes 

The 29-year-old was hit on a Greenock street in the early hours of Sunday morning, emergency services said.

23 February 2025