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The match continued as Wataru Endo prepared on the touchline to come on for Gomez, with Liverpool largely controlling the ball. Yet when possession changed without the ball leaving the pitch, the Cherries capitalised on the Reds' error in judgement. The Spaniard then calmly tucked the ball beneath Alisson to make it 2-0 to the home side. Should Gomez have sustained an injury during his collision with Alisson in the build-up to Bournemouth's second goal, it could spell serious trouble for Liverpool. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTMeanwhile, Ibrahima Konate was unavailable for Saturday's meeting with Bournemouth following the passing of his father, Hamady.

Granit Xhaka got into a verbal dispute with a West Ham fan behind the Sunderland benchSunderland manager Regis Le Bris was reluctant to discuss the incident that saw the Black Cats' Premier League clash with West Ham temporarily paused. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe French coach added to the BBC: "It's always a shame when something like that happens, but I don't know." Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWhile West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo reacted: "I was speaking with the referee. Lutsharel Geertruida also engaged with the West Ham supporterStewards waded in to help sort the issue outSunderland lost 3-1 to drop to 10th in the Premier League table. West Ham raced into a three-goal lead by half time thanks to strikes from Crysencio Summerville, Jarrod Bowen from the penalty spot and Mateus Fernandes.

AI image (Picture credit: Google Gemini)Mideast Airspace Shut? Flights To Israel, Iran, Saudi, UAE Abruptly Cancelled From Europe, U.S.Airlines suspend services to Israel, Gulf hubsUS military build-up raises stakesIran protests, disputed death tollA fresh wave of flight cancellations has hit the Middle East as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran raise fears of a wider military confrontation, forcing major international carriers to suspend or scale back operations across the region.Air France, KLM, Lufthansa and several other airlines cancelled flights to Israel and key Gulf destinations late Friday, citing a worsening security situation, as per aviation news network Air Live.The suspensions, many of which extend through the weekend, have stranded thousands of passengers and disrupted regional air connectivity.According to Air Live, KLM and Air France halted flights not only to Tel Aviv but also to major hubs in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.KLM said it cancelled all overnight flights to Israel and the Gulf through Sunday and remains in “close contact with the government” while reviewing safety conditions.Lufthansa Group restricted flights to Israel to daytime operations and extended its avoidance of Iranian and Iraqi airspace, while North American carriers United Airlines and Air Canada scrapped scheduled services to Tel Aviv for Friday and Saturday.As per Times of Israel, Air France and KLM have cancelled flights to Israel, Dubai and Saudi Arabia until at least Sunday due to “security tensions in the region”. Lufthansa Group had already suspended night-time flights to Israel until at least the end of January.Last week, Iran had temporarily closed its airspace for nearly five hours amid concerns over possible US military action, forcing airlines to cancel, reroute or delay flights. Several carriers, including IndiGo and Air India, had said their international services were impacted, while Lufthansa and ITA Airways confirmed they would bypass Iranian and Iraqi airspace and suspend night flights to Tel Aviv.Aviation risk groups warned that missile and drone activity in the region posed a serious threat to civil aviation.The flight disruptions come as Washington ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The Pentagon has been sending additional US assets into the region, including an aircraft carrier group and thousands of troops, as per news agency AP.US President Donald Trump has said an American “armada” is heading towards Iran, renewing warnings over Tehran’s handling of protests and its nuclear programme.“We have a massive fleet heading in that direction, and maybe we won’t have to use it,” US President Donald Trump told reporters, saying the deployment was precautionary.The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying destroyers are heading towards the region and are expected to join existing US naval assets in the Persian Gulf and Bahrain.“We have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case… I’d rather not see anything happen, but we’re watching them very closely,” Trump told reporters.Additional US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle jets and military cargo aircraft have also been deployed, while the UK has sent Typhoon fighter jets to Qatar in a defensive role.The geopolitical escalation is unfolding against the backdrop of a severe crackdown on protests in Iran.The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it has confirmed the deaths of 5,002 people, including 4,714 protesters, during recent demonstrations, while noting that the actual toll could be far higher due to a prolonged internet shutdown, reported news agency AFP.Iranian authorities have given a much lower official figure of 3,117 deaths, a number rights groups have disputed. HRANA said at least 26,852 people have been arrested, while Norway-based Iran Human Rights warned the final death toll could reach 25,000.Iran has rejected US claims that pressure from Washington halted planned executions of protesters, with its prosecutor general calling the assertion “completely false”.

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Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Celtic all still have a chance of winning the Europa LeagueThe Europa League knockout bracket will be confirmed next week with 18 matches all being played at the same time. Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Celtic are among those in action, with Villa’s spot in the last 16 already confirmed courtesy of securing a top-eight spot. Two teams likely heading for the playoffs are Nottingham Forest and Celtic. If the draw was conducted today, with Nottingham Forest sat 16th, their opponents in the play-offs would be either Viktoria Plzen (17th) or Fenerbahce (18th). Aston Villa are among the favourites to win the Europa LeagueIt is a daunting potential draw for Forest and the Hoops.

Cole Palmer has been loosely linked with a move to Old TraffordManchester United's transfer activity is heating up as the January window approaches its closing stages. This week has seen Cole Palmer unexpectedly emerge as a reported transfer target. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTPalmer, who supported United as a youngster and maintains a close friendship with Kobbie Mainoo, has been the subject of claims suggesting unrest in London. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Rosenior has made clear Palmer continues to feature in Chelsea's long-term thinking. Read our Privacy PolicyAccording to reports, Mateta is anticipating an approach from United in January to secure his signature.

Jarno Coone, the winner of the international 'world's ugliest lawn' competition, says he doesn't let his garden grow wild to annoy his neighbours in the regional Victorian town of Kyneton. He says he is 'proud to get the message out there for water conservation and living more harmoniously with nature'. 'I really do believe it is better for the environment,' he says

One of the ten vice presidents of the DFB - Germany's football federation - believes national teams should consider a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to the behaviors and actions of President Donald Trump. After Trump further alienated some of his closest allies and set the world on edge, Göttlich told the Hamburger Morgenpost newspaper that a boycott should be owed due consideration. But with recent political developments in the US coupled with criticism of the tournament - including high ticket prices and travel bans - Göttlich believes the US is deserving of scrutiny. That's something that really, really, really bothers me,' Göttlich said of the German federation's opposition to the previous World Cup host. 'The life of a professional player is not worth more than the lives of countless people in various regions who are being directly or indirectly attacked or threatened by the World Cup host,' he said.

Andrew Gwynne, the former MP for the Greater Manchester seat, formally quit on Friday, paving the way for a by-election to take place. Angela Rayner is said to back Mr Burnham being allowed to stand for Westminster (Peter Byrne/PA)But, as a regional mayor, Mr Burnham faces the extra hurdle of having to ask permission by 5pm on Saturday of Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC), a body whose membership includes many Starmer loyalists. On Friday, several Labour MPs warned against using the NEC to block Mr Burnham from standing in Gorton and Denton. Jo White, who chairs the Red Wall group of Labour MPs, said: “Let the North decide who their Labour candidate should be for the Gorton and Denton by-election. A London stitch-up will be a disaster for Labour.”Crewe and Nantwich MP Connor Naismith said: “Gorton and Denton deserves the best possible choice of candidates.

Nicholas Patrick Petre, 49, was found unresponsive in a property on Chambers Street in Workington on September 26, 2025. Senior Coroner for Cumbria, Ms Kirsty Gomersal, opened the inquest on Thursday, January 22, and outlined the known circumstances surrounding Mr Petre's death. Ms Gomersal said that following the discovery of Mr Petre, he was confirmed deceased at 3.04pm. The cause of death currently offered to the coroner is 'the combined toxic effect of bromazolam, cocaine, heroin/morphine and methadone'. Ms Gomersal said: "Given that the cause of Mr Petre's death is not from natural causes, I am satisfied that an inquest is required."

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Appearing via video link from HMP Pentonville, he admitted multiple offences, including causing death by dangerous driving, driving without a licence, driving without insurance, and failing to stop after the incident.The collision happened in the early hours of 3 October last year in Tottenham. Prosecutors said Huseen was driving a BMW away from pursuing Metropolitan Police officers when the vehicle crashed into a lorry. Fakana, 19, who was a passenger in the BMW, was taken to hospital and later died from his injuries. Despite the ordeal, she said, he had been hopeful about his future.Sentencing for Huseen has been adjourned. A further hearing is scheduled for 27 February, when the court is expected to set a date for sentencing.