Baller League, a six-a-side football competition backed by a range of influencers and former footballers, has picked up new investment from venture firm Apex and a group of Premier League stars.

Diogo Jota has joined Manchester United stars Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot in investing in a new $25m league, which also involves soccer legends like Gary Lineker.

Diogo Jota has admitted one Liverpool team-mate is a better finisher than him and revealed the one rival player he would love to see the Reds sign

Avoiding the play-offs, meanwhile, also ensures a clear week prior to travelling to Manchester City and hosting Newcastle in the space of four days in late February. For now, focus turns to overcoming Ipswich, who’ll be keen to recover from their 6-0 loss to City, this weekend.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea, £11.4m): Chelsea will look to bounce back against struggling Wolves, who were ripped apart in the reverse fixture 6-2 in August, with Palmer providing 4 goal contributions that day. Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United, £7.7m): Gordon's form and attacking involvement make him an excellent budget option.

Despite a blistering start under Arne Slot, Liverpool have dropped crucial points in recent games following 4 draws in their

Leaders Liverpool were held to a second consecutive league draw in a top-of-the-table battle against Nottingham Forest while defending champions Manchester City missed out on a fourth consecutive win after conceding twice in the last 10 minutes against Brentford.

Liverpool travel to face PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Reds have already progressed to the last 16 and secured a top-eight finis

THE January transfer window is heating up with some MASSIVE moves in the pipeline as Deadline Day rapidly approaches next week. Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the double signing of

All the latest football news and Premier League reaction after Tottenham lose again, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou's future in doubt.

Wolves are in talks to bring Kevin Danso back to the Premier League, reports claim. The Austrian centre-back is a former Southampton loanee who currently plays in Ligue 1 with Lens, where he has impressed and caught the eye of new Molineux boss Vitor Pereira.

Chelsea star Axel Disasi is reportedly keen to join Aston Villa following transfer talks with Villans boss Unai Emery. The 26-year-old has been a bit-part player at Stamford Bridge under Enzo Maresca and has started just four Premier League games this campaign.