Liverpool's next five Premier League fixtures compared to Man United and ChelseaLiverpool are expected to battle Chelsea and Manchester United for two Champions League places with the three teams locked on 45 points following the Reds' 1-0 win at Nottingham ForestView Image Liverpool manager Arne Slot (Image: Getty Images)Liverpool moved level on points with Chelsea and Manchester United in the race for the Champions League with a dramatic late 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest. Indeed, the result has moved the Reds level on points with fifth-place Manchester United and Chelsea in fourth with 11 matches to go. It has also increased the gap on Brentford in seventh to five points and eight-place Bournemouth to seven points. ‌Arne Slot's side have put themselves in a strong position to push for a Champions League spot now, but how the fixture schedule look for the challenging sides? Here, The Echo has taken a look at Liverpool's next five matches compared to Chelsea and Manchester United in the top-five race....

February 23, 2026 11:08 UTC

The Princess of Wales glamorous BAFTAs look was a 'masterclass in understated power dressing' and a 'quietly strategic reminder of stability' following Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, a stylist has said. 'In a moment where the Royal Family is under intense scrutiny, her appearance felt quietly strategic, a reminder of stability, grace and the composure expected of a future Queen,' she explained. When Margaret died in 1942, she left a spectacular bequest of jewels to Elizabeth, the Queen Consort, later the Queen Mother. The outing served as a reprieve from a turbulent time for the Royal Family. In events that rocked the Royal Family, he became the first senior royal to be arrested in modern times.

February 23, 2026 11:06 UTC

Hull FC’s one positive Wigan takeaway as new recruits assessed and spine call explainedIt's been a solid start to his Hull career. (Image: Dave Loftouse, Hull FC)Hull FC were dominated at Wigan Warriors on Saturday night in what was tough going at the Brick Community Stadium. ‌“He played great,” Cartwright told Hull Live post-match. Whenever things have got tough, he’s always been there to put his hand up. He’s going to be a good addition to the club.”‌Cartwright also praised Connor Bailey after his first Super League appearance for the club.

February 23, 2026 11:03 UTC

Hull KR's 'weird feeling' as World Club champions refocus on Super League in Las VegasIt's another huge week for Hull KR with the blockbuster event in Las Vegas, but it comes with a 'weird' feeling. View Image Hull KR refocus on Super League as another huge week awaits. ‌The Robins are still basking in the glory of their stunning World Club Challenge triumph over Brisbane Broncos, edging a 30-24 epic to be crowned world champions. Yet despite sitting on top of the rugby league world, Hull KR find themselves on zero points in Super League after an opening-night defeat to York Knights. “To be World Club champions is no easy task, because you’ve got to win Super League first and then beat a team like Brisbane.

February 23, 2026 11:02 UTC

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February 23, 2026 11:02 UTC





On Sunday, troops targeted Nemesio Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, in the western state of Jalisco. Three more people, including Oseguera Cervantes, were wounded and later died, the statement said. Following his release from custody, Oseguera Cervantes returned to Mexico and reengaged in drug trafficking activity. Since 2017, Oseguera Cervantes has been indicted several times in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Oseguera Cervantes is also charged under the Drug Kingpin Enforcement Act for directing a continuing criminal enterprise.

February 23, 2026 11:01 UTC

Need to knowWhat you need to know to buy tickets for the new Northumberland Park stationThe Northumberland Line connects the northern region to Tyneside and beyondThe new station opened with crowds gathered around (Image: ChronicleLive)What you need to know to buy tickets for the new Northumberland Park stationAs the newest station opening on the Northumberland Line sees the first trains today in North Tyneside, many people have questions as to how you buy tickets for the service. As the station is functioning as an interchange between the Northumberland Line and the Northumberland Park Metro station directly across from it, new payment methods mean you can use your POP card on the train and Metro. Fares for the Northumberland Line will be integrated with the Tyne and Wear Metro network, which means Northumberland Park will fall within the existing Zone B. The fares for the station are a steep discount to Metro fares for getting to Central Station, and cut the journey time in half. Rail fares for adults will start at £1.70 from Northumberland Park to Newcastle or £2.10 for an off peak single between Northumberland Park and Ashington.

February 23, 2026 10:47 UTC

Jack O’Connor senses the proposal to extend the All-Ireland senior football championship into early August from 2027 will not garner enough support. Because part of the recommendation includes the permanent disbandment of the pre-season competitions, some Ulster counties could also oppose it. They probably would like a little bit of a break in there somewhere, so taking two weeks out of that would be a challenge, no doubt,” Kiely reasoned. I could see how it could move a little bit, just to give a little bit of a build-up to the final itself. I hope it is a problem that we have, but at the minute it is not a concern for us.

February 23, 2026 10:35 UTC

Predictably, investors have been doubling down on the recent ‘buy gold, sell dollar’ trade, as markets price in further uncertainty. A question left open by the court ruling is the amount of the c.$130bn in tariffs paid under the act. Once again, Ireland looks to have avoided any significant uplift in tariffs, given the continued zero-rate for chemical and pharmaceutical products. Analysis by Global Trade Alert suggests Ireland’s effective rate will rise minimally, but continue to average about 5%. The ruling now empowers the US Congress to drive the trade agenda, which was never as gung-ho as the president on tariffs.

February 23, 2026 10:31 UTC

He said Russia’s threat to the EU was “serious enough” and added: “Right across all areas, critical maritime security, subsea cables, cyber security, hybrid attacks, Russia presents a threat”. The Irish Examiner reported that an early assessment by Irish security services pointed to Russian intelligence or groups acting on their behalf as being responsible. However, the Detailed Implementation Plan said the arrival of the equipment would be completed by “September 2026”. “I don’t understand how we are about to have a maritime security strategy before a national security strategy,” Mr Geraghty said. Mr Flynn expressed concern at how Irish security agencies are going to work, given the absence of the NSS or NSAC.

February 23, 2026 10:30 UTC

'Angry' Vitor Pereira hesitant to enter dressing room after 'unfair' Liverpool winnerNew Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira reacts to his side's late 1-0 home loss to Liverpool in the Premier LeagueView Image Vitor Pereira reacts during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool at City Ground on February 21, 2026 (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)Vitor Pereira questioned Liverpool’s winner and admitted he was “angry with football” after a dramatic finish at Nottingham Forest. ‌And new Forest boss Pereira said: “We lost the ball from a throw-in and then there was a small tactical detail. ‌“I am very frustrated today, it was very difficult to go inside the dressing room,” said Pereira. ‌“We didn’t score the chances we created, we had two good chances but we didn’t score. “We didn’t give Liverpool anything, no counter-attacks, no spaces, doing very good pressure.

February 23, 2026 10:19 UTC

Premier League: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 ARSENAL 4This meant more. “The way we lived the last 72 hours (since drawing at Wolves) meant this game needed some context. Kolo Muani had a second goal ruled out for a push on Gabriel, and substitute Richarlison forced a goal-line save from Raya with a cheeky backheel. But Arteta's team always looked more likely to score, and Gyokeres deservedly got his second goal in stoppage time to cap his best game yet in an Arsenal shirt. “I can't be angry with the players because I saw their passion and energy, but Arsenal were too much for us,” lamented Tudor.

February 23, 2026 10:10 UTC

Touching story behind reopening of pub in shadow of Pontcysyllte AqueductThe pub had been run by 'Col from the Mill' for 20 years and now his grandchildren will reopen the siteView 4 Images Siblings Hannah, Osian, Arron and Sion, have taken over The MillFour siblings will reopen their grandad's pub - six years after it closed. The Mill Inn - in the shadow of the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - was run by Colin Frankel for two decades after he opened it with daughter Sarah. ‌But his grandchildren Hannah, Sion, Arron and Osian Evans, told him they wanted to restore and reopen the inn - something that gave him a "real boost". It has been a true labour of love and a long process to get the pub back open. ‌View 4 Images Siblings Hannah, Osian, Arron and Sion, have taken over The Mill"When he got poorly and moved in with family, the pub ended up closing and sadly sat empty for a few years.

February 23, 2026 10:08 UTC

I've been hiking for 30 years — this walk 2 hours from Gloucestershire is the best of them allThis is one of my favourite places in the world. ‌Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr circular walkThe circular walk I do taking in both Llyn y Fan Fach and Llyn y Fan Fawr is 9.7 miles (15.6km), fairly challenging and involves 2,350 feet (712 metres) of climbing. You can cut that in half by doing a smaller circular walk just around Llyn y Fan Fach or cut it down to less than 90 minutes if you simply walk to Llyn y Fan Fach from the makeshift car park, where the walk begins, and back. Keep heading east towards Fan Brycheiniog, where you'll see a small stone shelter, and from there descend to Llyn y Fan Fawr. The legend of the Lady of the LakeAccording to folklore, a young farmer saw a beautiful woman emerge from the waters of Llyn y Fan Fach.

February 23, 2026 10:08 UTC

A windsurfing doctor was savagely mauled to death in a shark attack while his horrified family watched from the beach on a holiday paradise island. Medics confirmed he was dead shortly after they arrived, Nouvelle-Caledonie Prevention Requin (New Caledonia Shark Prevention) said. Officials deemed the wounds to his right forearm, leg and left tibia were consistent with a shark attack. Nouvelle-Caledonie Prevention Requin said: 'A man lost his life after a shark attack, in the area of the Château Royal beach, in Nouméa. Only days before the doctor was killed, a 49-year-old swimmer was seriously injured in another shark attack.

February 23, 2026 10:07 UTC