Kick Off: Liverpool suffer loss; Ronaldo'll be unveiled in Al Nassr at 17:00 CET

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Match Report

Brentford 3-1 Liverpool: Klopp's side remain at 6th as Konate nets owngoal

Klopp's side remain at 6th as Konate nets owngoal. TAA assists but Reds still suffer defeat as they concede 3

Top Headline

OFFICIAL: Al Nassr will hold a welcome ceremony at Mrsool Park for Ronaldo

Al Nassr FC has announced that the club will hold a welcom ceremony for Cristiano Ronaldo at its home field, Mrsool Park, at the local time 7pm tomorrow.

These things happen

Cristiano Ronaldo 'has clause with Al-Nassr for Newcastle move if they make UCL'

A new report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo's highly lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr has a loophole if Newcastle United make the top four.

Atletico want £13m to loan Felix to Man United, more than TWICE they want to pay

Atletico Madrid’s £13.25million loan demand for Joao Felix is more than twice what Manchester United are willing to pay for the Portugal star.

Van Dijk came off at half-time for Liverpool when 2-0 down at Brentford

Virgil van Dijk was withdrawn while Liverpool were 2-0 down at half-time at Brentford on Monday - with fears it could have been due to an injury.

PSG to face Al-Nassr in friendly this month

RMC Sport report this afternoon that Paris Saint-Germain will face Al-Nassr in a friendly match later this month, the game having been scheduled as part of the league leaders’ midseason tour of Saudi Arabia last year which was cancelled due to Covid-19 concerns.

Enzo defies Benfica by making Argentina trip as Chelsea push for £106m star

Enzo Fernandez has reportedly risked angering Benfica officials after the Argentine defied club orders not to travel home for New Year, with the star 'increasing unlikely' to remain at the club as Chelsea seek to sign the World Cup winner.

Sancho pictured arriving at Carrington as he begins individual programme

Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho has been pictured arriving at the club's Carrington training ground.

What they say

'See you soon' - Ronaldo sends message ahead of Al-Nassr unveiling

Former Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has told Al-Nassr fans he will 'see you soon' after completing his transfer to the Saudi Arabia club on Friday.

Fans react on social media as Van Dijk is dragged off at half-time by Klopp

Fans on social media have reacted to Virgil van Dijk being dragged off at half-time by Jurgen Klopp.

Here we go! Romano:"Lovren leaves Zenit to join Lyon on permanent deal"

Romano:"Official, completed. Croatian centre back Dejan Lovren leaves FC Zenit to join Olympique Lyon on permanent deal."

Romano: New contacts will take place this week for João Félix deal

Fabrizio Romano: New contacts will take place this week for João Félix deal. 

Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach jokes he wanted to sign Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo's new coach has risked upsetting the star by laughing as he told reporters he wanted to sign Lionel Messi first after his World Cup heroics.

Romano: Arsenal have improved their proposal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk

Arsenal have improved their proposal to sign Mykhaylo Mudryk, confirmed — as talks are on after €40m plus €20m bid rejected.

Fans label Ramos a ‘finished player’ after horrendous defending against Lens

Fans are calling Sergio Ramos 'finished' following his performance against Lens in Ligue 1.

Amad comments on Bruno Fernandes’ post and sends Manchester United fans wild

Manchester United youngster Amad has reacted to Bruno Fernandes’ Instagram post to indicate he is very much tracking the progress of his parent club while out on loan at Sunderland.

Fixtures of the Day

EPL

Arsenal vs Newcastle 2023/01/03 19:45 UTC

Man Utd vs Bournemouth 2023/01/03 20:00 UTC

Copa del Rey

Cacereno vs Real Madrid 2023/01/03 20:00 UTC