European hopes hang in the balance for Reds against in-form champions, writes STEVE DOUGLAS
Portsmouth fans said yesterday they plan to boycott their EFL Trophy fixtures in protest against the new format.
The club voted against the proposal to allow 16 category -one Premier League academies to take part in the competition.
However, the vote went through only for Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham to reject the invitation.
As football grapples with overloaded calendars and commercial pressure, the Mariners’ triumph reminds us why the game’s soul lives far from the spotlight, writes JAMES NALTON
As Liverpool lifted the title and Everton said goodbye to Goodison, Merseyside’s unity shone through in the face of tragedy, writes JAMES NALTON
As the historic ground prepares for its emotional farewell, even visiting teams like Manchester City are paying tribute to one of English football’s most storied stadiums, writes JAMES NALTON



