This staple Premier League fixture always produces unrivalled entertainment.

Liverpool needed a win (or maybe just a draw) to finish in the top-eight of the UEFA Champions League, and the Reds left no doubt as they hammered Azerbaijani side Qarabag 6-0 at Anfield.

Jurgen Klopp will make an emotional return to Anfield alongside fellow Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish later this year. The German spent nine years in charge at the Reds, guiding them to Premier League and Champions League glory.

It was 28 January when Torres handed in his transfer request at Liverpool as he wanted to move to Chelsea and three days later, on deadline day, Liverpool confirmed they had agreed a then British record £50m fee with Chelsea for the Spanish striker.

The Reds continue to hunt a first Premier League win of 2026.

Gary McAllister believes Mohamed Salah is suffering from a "year of inconsistency" at Anfield, pinpointing the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold as the primary cause for the Egyptian's dip in form.

Newcastle performed well in their 1–1 draw away at European champions Paris St-Germain. It was not enough for them to progress directly to the last 16, though, meaning a play-off will be required.

Liverpool fans need to ‘be careful’ as Arne Slot is actually better than Xabi Alonso, while there is anger at Unai Emery to Real Madrid reports… Also in this Saturday’s mailbox, there are more favourite XIs and alphabet XIs.