In recent football news, the game between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield is the highlight of Premier League action, with Liverpool aiming to extend their lead by 11 points over the current champions, Manchester City. Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's manager, has expressed his determination to improve the club's performance and has stated he will leave if he fails to do so. This comes as Manchester City hopes to end their winless streak in what promises to be an intense match against Liverpool.

Elsewhere in the Premier League, Manchester United is making headlines for their intentions to submit a £50m bid for a key player from Sporting CP, reuniting him with their new head coach Ruben Amorim. Arsenal, another top club in focus, faces challenges with the fitness of player Gabriel ahead of their clash with Manchester United, after his promising performance was cut short due to injury concerns in a recent match.

In global football news, Botafogo achieved their first Copa Libertadores title, winning against Atlético Mineiro even after being reduced to 10 men within the first 30 seconds of the game due to a red card. This victory was marked by a significant achievement despite the early setback in the match.

This period in football has also seen individual players gaining attention, such as Tottenham's Pape Sarr, discussing his aspirations beyond football and admiration for players like Pogba. Meanwhile, in international football, England's women's team drew 0-0 against the USA, with goalkeeper Mary Earps being commended for her performance, signaling a strong defensive stance by the team looking forward.

These developments across various leagues and matches indicate a period of intense competition, strategic planning, and significant player movements, each with potential long-term impacts on the clubs and international teams involved.