A Thrilling Tie Exposes the Premier League’s Flaw

MANCHESTER, England — Even an hour after the game, Pep Guardiola was still pulsing, coursing with energy. He was still a little breathless, his words tumbling and flooding out. He confessed his love for his defender John Stones. He declared his undimmed happiness. He called it one of the greatest days of his professional life. It all felt a…

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New Head of Nutrition Gives Liverpool a Taste of Premier League Success

LIVERPOOL, England — Jurgen Klopp did not introduce his Liverpool players to the woman who would subtly change their lives right away. When she joined the team, at the club’s preseason camp in Palo Alto, Calif., last summer, Klopp waited a couple of days, eager to see if her actions would win them over more easily than his words….

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FRANKLY SPEAKING Liverpool transfer news: Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp chasing Anderlecht’s Frank Acheampong

The Ghana man has been in fine form for the Belgian club this season, and can operate as a winger or left-back FRANK ACHEAMPONG could be on his way to Liverpool. The Ghana winger has shone for his club Anderlecht this season. And Kop boss Jurgen Klopp has had him watched several times. Acheampong, 23, can also operate at…

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