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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
Player Ratings
Man Utd 1-3 PSG, Player Ratings: Neymar the star as Fred struggles
Neymar scored twice to lead his side to a vital Champions League victory as Manchester United lost Fred to a red card.
- 3 years
Champions League
Man Utd 1-3 PSG: Neymar scores twice as 10-man hosts downed
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men need to avoid defeat at RB Leipzig on the final matchday if they are to stay in the competition.
- 3 years
Diego Maradona
Lionel Messi and Barcelona fined over Diego Maradona tribute
The Argentine has paid the price for a touching tribute to his legendary compatriot during Sunday's win over Osasuna.
- 3 years
Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes 'lacked tactical nous and intensity', says teammate
The Portuguese has emerged as Manchester United's star man over the last 12 months but didn't find things as easy in Italy.
- 3 years
Lionel Messi
Barcelona could name Camp Nou after Lionel Messi
Presidential hopeful Emili Rousaud has revealed his plan to put the idea to a referendum if elected next year.
- 3 years
Liverpool
Ferdinand calls for Klopp to 'get on with it' in Liverpool fixture row
The German has aired his dissatisfaction over the Reds' recent schedule but Manchester United legend Ferdinand disagrees.
- 3 years
Diego Maradona
Villas-Boas: Every club should retire No.10 shirt for Maradona
The Marseille boss has urged FIFA to pay the ultimate tribute to a legend of football following his passing on Wednesday.
- 3 years
Champions League
Man Utd 4-1 Istanbul Basaksehir: Fernandes double earns hosts win
United avenged their recent defeat in Turkey as three first-half goals helped them to victory at Old Trafford.
- 3 years
Player Rating
Bruno Fernandes: Player Rating and Performance v Istanbul Basaksehir
The Portuguese was the star of the show for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men during an hour-long Champions League outing.
- 3 years
Player Rating
Callum Hudson-Odoi: Player Rating and Performance v Rennes
The 20-year-old impressed after being handed a rare start as Frank Lampard's side secured their place in the Champions League knockout stages.
- 3 years
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
'Nothing has changed' - Sweden coach on Ibrahimovic return speculation
A recent social media post fuelled talk that the 39-year-old could be prepared for a comeback on the international stage.
- 3 years
Liverpool
Diogo Jota: Liverpool new-boy compared to Salah, Mane and Firmino
The Portuguese has made a flying start to life at Anfield but how does he stack up against Jurgen Klopp's long-favoured front three?
- 3 years
Liverpool
'We are fine' - Klopp refuses to publicly criticise Salah over wedding attendance
The Liverpool forward attended his brother's wedding while back in Egypt for international duty and has subsequently tested positive for Covid-19.
- 3 years
Player Rating
Phil Foden: Player Rating and Performance v Iceland
The Manchester City youngster showed why he is so highly rated with two goals and an assist at Wembley Stadium.
- 3 years
Barcelona
Messi: I’m tired of always being the problem for everyone at Barcelona
Upon returning from representing Argentina, the 33-year-old made a pointed statement to assembled journalists.
- 3 years
Premier League
Championship subs plan puts pressure on Premier League
Top-flight club clubs voted against allowing more substitutions this season but could reconsider after a change of heart in the second tier.
- 3 years
Barcelona
Barcelona starlet Pedri: I thank Real Madrid for not signing me
The 17-year-old was passed on by Los Blancos following a week-long trial and eventually signed for their great rivals.
- 3 years
LaLiga
Barcelona wage bill dilemma underlined as La Liga publish salary caps
The difficult of keeping Lionel Messi and making January signings has been spelled out by spending limits for this season.
- 3 years
Arsenal
Mathieu Flamini dismisses Arsenal takeover rumours
The Frenchman's role in founding a biochemical company had led to rumours that he is readying a takeover of his former club.
- 3 years
Wrexham
Reynolds and McElhenney on brink of Wrexham takeover
The Welsh club's supporters' trust have voted through proposals that will allow the Holywood duo to take charge.
- 3 years
Barcelona
Luis Suarez 'sad and hurt' over Barcelona exit
The Uruguayan did not want to leave Camp Nou over the summer but rejected suggestions that his former club miss him.
- 3 years
Manchester United
Pogba: Joining up with France has been a breath of fresh air
The midfielder is relieved to be taking a break from Manchester United after a difficult start to the season at club level.
- 3 years
Premier League
Liverpool: 2020-21 mid-season report card
After ending their 30-year wait for a Premier League title last year, hopes were high among Reds fans going into the new season.
- 3 years
Ligue 1
Lyon: A transfer fire sale amid a club in financial trouble
Rudi Garcia oversaw huge improvements after taking over last season but how is he faring in his first full campaign?
- 3 years
Injuries
Kroos: UEFA and FIFA treat us like puppets
The Real Madrid midfielder has hit out at the authorities' management of a football calendar that has been compacted by Covid-19
- 3 years