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Football expert and professional journalist, specialising in Liverpool and the Premier League. Formerly Liverpool correspondent for the Evening Standard.
Articles written by David Lynch
Champions League
Guardiola insists Cancelo 'has to improve' after dominant Gladbach display
The Portuguese starred for Manchester City as they took control of their Champions League last-16 tie but his manager wants more.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Atalanta 0-1 Real Madrid Player Ratings: Mendy steals the show
Zinedine Zidane's men were made to work for their win in Bergamo but eventually took control of the tie thanks to a late strike.
- 3 years
Player Rating
Liverpool youngster Harvey Elliott scores again for Blackburn
The 17-year-old marked his return to the starting XI with a goal despite Blackburn suffering defeat to Watford.
- 3 years
Europa League
Dele Alli the star man as Tottenham beat Wolfsberger
The midfielder has struggled for minutes this season but could not have done more to convince Jose Mourinho on a rare outing.
- 3 years
Champions League
Haaland proves he and Mbappe can be new Messi and Ronaldo
A day after Mbappe had seemingly announced himself as the next best player in the world, Haaland offered a reminder of his incredible talent.
- 3 years
FA Cup
Mourinho's defensive concerns worsen as Tottenham concede five
Spurs saw their hopes of FA Cup glory go up in smoke despite scoring four in a fifth-round meeting with Everton at Goodison Park.
- 3 years
Copa del Rey
Rakitic comes back to haunt Barcelona as Sevilla take Copa del Rey lead
The Croatian was one of the standouts and got on the scoresheet as Sevilla edged ahead in a two-legged Copa del Rey semi.
- 3 years
FA Cup
Rodri concern taints Manchester City win over Swansea
Pep Guardiola's side cruised into the next round as they claimed a 3-1 win in Wales but lost one of their best performers to injury.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Liverpool 0-1 Brighton Player Ratings: Shaqiri struggles, Burn outstanding
See how the players rated after the reigning Premier League champions suffered another home defeat to a bottom-half side.
- 3 years
Premier League
Liverpool 0-1 Brighton: Woeful champions lose again at Anfield
Steven Alzate's goal condemned Jurgen Klopp's side to a second straight home loss after a remarkable run without defeat.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Burnley 0-2 Man City ratings: Gundogan continues fine run of form
Gundogan and Sterling were on song for the visitors while Rodriguez struggled in the absence of Wood and Barnes.
- 3 years
Premier League
Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team talk secrets revealed
Michael Owen has revealed how the Scot broke with habit ahead of a 2011 Champions League meeting with Chelsea.
- 3 years
Premier League
Tuchel reveals Chelsea plan for Kante, Mount and Gilmour
The new Blues boss has revealed how he plans to use N'Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Billy Gilmour in the games to come.
- 3 years
Premier League
Ferdinand criticises 'invisible' Manchester United duo after defeat
The former Manchester United defender was unimpressed by two performances in particular against Sheffield United.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Man Utd 1-2 Sheff Utd Player Ratings: Basham outstanding, Greenwood off it
See how the players rated after the Premier League's bottom club claimed victory over their title-challenging hosts.
- 3 years
Premier League
Man Utd 1-2 Sheff Utd: Title-chasing hosts stunned by rock-bottom Blades
Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's side missed the chance to go top as they suffered a shock defeat to the Premier League's basement side.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Chelsea 0-0 Wolves Player Ratings: Kovacic a passmaster, Chilwell struggles
Thomas Tuchel was given plenty to think about in his first match in charge of Chelsea, which ended in a goalless draw.
- 3 years
Premier League
Chelsea 0-0 Wolves: Tuchel's first game in charge ends in goalless draw
Chelsea dominated possession on Tuchel's debut as head coach but could not get past an obstinate Wolves backline.
- 3 years
Premier League
Tuchel: Havertz, Werner and Kante attracted me to Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel is excited by the opportunity to work with a wealth of young talent and former PSG target N'Golo Kante at Chelsea.
- 3 years
Copa del Rey
Real Madrid knocked out of Copa del Rey by third-tier Alcoyano
Zinedine Zidane's side were taken to extra time before suffering a shock Copa del Rey defeat to Segunda B opposition.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Fulham 1-2 Man Utd Player Ratings: Pogba leads Red Devils to victory
See how the players rated after Manchester United earn a come-from-behind win over a spirited Fulham side in London.
- 3 years
Premier League
Fulham 1-2 Man Utd: Visitors return to Premier League summit with comeback win
Goals from Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani helped Manchester United come from behind to claim three points at Craven Cottage.
- 3 years
Player Ratings
Man City 2-0 Aston Villa Player Ratings: Rodri stars as hosts win it late
Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan struck late to secure three points and take Manchester City top of the Premier League.
- 3 years
Manchester United
Pogba provides Manchester United with new threat ahead of Liverpool trip
The Frenchman is starting to prove that he can flourish in an entirely different role following Bruno Fernandes' arrival.
- 3 years
Premier League
Aston Villa v Everton postponed due to Covid outbreak
With Aston Villa's training ground still closed due to a coronavirus outbreak, the Premier League have moved to call off Sunday's game.
- 3 years