Leader Chelsea stays in control after title rivals stumble

Chelsea could afford to miss a late penalty in a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Tuesday, as Antonio Conte’s side extended its lead at the top of the Premier League and its rivals sabotaged their own title bids. Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum equalized in the second half for Liverpool, which then had goalkeeper Simon Mignolet to thank for saving Chelsea striker Diego Costa’s spot-kick.

NFF may go after England U-20 striker Lookman, Bewarang says

Bitrus Bewarang, the National Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation , says the Federation wants to persuade 19-year-old Everton FC striker Ademola Lookman to play for Nigeria rather than England. He has already played for the England Under-19s and U-20s but can switch allegiances because he is yet to play for the senior side.

‘I don’t know how serious it is’ – Wenger confirms ankle injury for Giroud

The Arsenal boss has revealed that his France international striker was forced off against Swansea City after picking up a knock Arsene Wenger says Olivier Giroud suffered an ankle injury in Arsenal’s 4-0 victory away to Swansea City on Saturday. The France international scored his fourth goal in as many Premier League games to break the deadlock in the first half but immediately signalled to the bench that he was in some discomfort.