Sepp van den Berg and Fabio Carvalho have endured rather contrasting fortunes at Brentford since leaving Liverpool behind

Premier League leaders Liverpool must end their recent wobble to keep the chasing pack at bay this weekend. Everton and Tottenham meet in a battle of two desperate teams, while in-form Newcastle striker Alexander Isak can move closer to a Premier League record. AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:

Liverpool remain in the driving seat in the Premier League title race but there are signs that instead of Arne Slot's side vanishing over the horizon in the second half of the season they could face a real battle to be crowned champions.

VAR has made a total of 10 errors so far this season, according to the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel - and Mirror Football has taken a look at all the incidents

Manchester City threw away a two-goal lead as Brentford's Yoane Wissa and Christian Norgaard scored late goals to earn the hosts a 2-2 draw in a Premier League thriller on Tuesday.

Liverpool could be without Diogo Jota for their trip to Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, as Arne Slot revealed the forward has a "niggle."

TNT Sports will host a bumper round of Premier League games including Liverpool v Newcastle and Nottingham Forest v Arsenal in February.

Follow live coverage as Brentford face Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Ipswich Town are back at Portman Road as they host Manchester City on Super Sunday. Alex Jones takes a closer look at the Cityzens.

Araujo’s future at Barcelona appears subject to doubt after his recent return from serious injury, with Juventus having been said to sit in pole position as they look to negotiate a loan deal with the LaLiga giants.

Liverpool will be hoping to get back on track and continue their Premier League title charge as they visit Brentford.