The Liverpool City Region is making a bold play to replace London as the tourism capital of the UK. Local leaders have unveiled a five-year plan which it hopes will boost the region’s economy, create jobs and become the go-to destination in the country.

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The Reds are currently top of the standings on 47 points, and have a game in hand against the Gunners (43). Read more at straitstimes.com.

Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English League Cup semi final first leg soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.

Diogo Jota pressed his claims for a place in the XI with his immediate impact on Tuesday, but in his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed the Portuguese forward picked up a niggle during his cameo and was struggling to be fit. Given his recent injury record, risking him from the start would be a potentially flawed move.

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Nottingham Forest has demonstrated its unlikely Premier League title credentials by holding Liverpool to a 1-1 draw that backed up its win over the leaders earlier in the season.

A major masterplan could see key areas of Liverpool city centre transformed - including Moorfields, London Road and Castle Street. Liverpool City Council is set to approve a huge 20-year investment plan that aims to change the way people move around the city centre - aiming to increase the use of public transport and enhance public spaces for an 'exceptional urban experience.

Leandro Trossard proved to be the match winner as his first-half strike earned the Gunners three points after the visitors had taken the lead at the Emirates