9:23 AM ET Naby Keita’s goal was enough for Liverpool to see off Newcastle. Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images Liverpool claimed a tense 1-0 win over Newcastle United at an electric St James’ Park on Saturday. Liverpool’s Naby Keita‘s first-half strike was the difference as Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka put in an excellent display to keep the home

4:11 PM ET Matt Judge has resigned as Manchester United‘s director of football negotiations, sources have told ESPN, as the Old Trafford side continues an overhaul of its off-field operations. Judge, who has been involved in United’s transfer business since 2014, is currently serving a notice period and will leave later this year. – ESPN+

5:04 AM ET Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has won the prestigious Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award for a second time, it was announced on Friday. The 29-year-old enjoyed a vote share of 48% ahead of Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne and West Ham United‘s Declan Rice to scoop the prize.

5:51 AM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Police have made an application to extend the bail of Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood following his arrest in January on suspicion of rape, assault and threats to kill. Greenwood’s initial bail period was due to expire on April 30 but Greater Manchester Police have applied to have it extended.

6:00 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Ralf Rangnick is considering an offer from the Austrian FA to coach their national team, but has told Manchester United he could still fulfil his role as consultant even if he takes the job, sources have told ESPN. The outgoing interim manager at United has a two-year contract to begin

5:08 PM ET Ansgar Knauff celebrates putting Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 up inside the first minute against West Ham. Getty Images Eintracht Frankfurt winger Ansgar Knauff opened the scoring in the first minute as they beat West Ham United 2-1 in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday, with both teams seeking their first

6:35 PM ET Danny Lewis Weston McKennie could be trading Turin for Madrid this summer, according to some of the latest transfer rumours. Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images The summer transfer window is approaching, and there’s plenty of gossip swirling about who’s moving where. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumours, comings and goings and,

4:45 PM ET Bologna’s Nicola Sansone celebrates after scoring the winner against Inter. Mario Carlini / Iguana Press/Getty Images A howler from Inter Milan‘s stand-in goalkeeper Ionut Radu cost his side dear as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Bologna on Wednesday, with Simone Inzaghi’s team missing the chance to go top of Serie A.

4:50 PM ET Liverpool will begin with a two-goal advantage when they face Villarreal in the return leg on May 3. David Ramos/Getty Images A deflected Jordan Henderson effort and a Sadio Mane strike helped Liverpool to a dominant 2-0 victory over Villarreal in the Champions League semifinal first leg at Anfield on Wednesday. The Spanish

6:36 PM ET Rob DawsonCorrespondent Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City will have to “raise their level” to reach a second successive Champions League final but refused to criticise his players after they missed a series of chances during the 4-3 win over Real Madrid. – Ogden: City’s lapses vs. Madrid may lead to UCL disappointment–