Hello, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's Premier League Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton.It is always a nervous day in Merseyside, with families divided, but Liverpool are in far better form this season. Will the blue half receive some surprise joy?Liverpool vs Everton team newsLiverpool's only doubt is Roberto Firmino with a foot injury. Everton, however, are short of options. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (quadriceps), Donny van de Beek (groin), Nathan Patterson (ankle), Tom Davies (hamstring) and Andros Townsend (knee) are all ruled out of today's clash.Liverpool vs Everton channelThe match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League in the UK. In the United States, coverage will be on USA Network. Kick-off is at 16:30 BST (11:30 ET, 8:30 PT). (Photo: Getty Images)
Welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's football news.Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has been sanctioned by the UK government over Russia’s continuing invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, freezing the sale of the Premier League club.Described by the UK government as a “pro-Kremlin oligarch”, Abramovich has been hit with an asset freeze and a travel ban. Latest updates here on what this means for Chelsea. Last night, Chelsea's men's team beat Norwich 3-1, while the women's team won 4-1 at West Ham. Ahead of a busy Premier League weekend, we'll bring you further updates from around the division. Background reading Uncertainty, an email from Buck and people sent home – Chelsea, the day Abramovich was sanctionedChelsea – what next?You can view Abramovich as English football’s original sin – but it’ll be tough to airbrush Chelsea titles from historyExplained: The race to make the top four(Photo: Alex Caparros - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
<p><em>The Athletic</em> will bring you the latest news from the Premier League and around European football on Sunday. </p><p></p><p>Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe have been named in Paris Saint-Germain's 22-man squad ahead of their clash against Reims in Ligue 1 tonight. </p><p></p><p>Negotiations between PSG and Real Madrid over the signing of Mbappe are still ongoing after the Spanish club put in a second bid for the French star on Thursday. </p><p></p><p>The transfer market also added some extra spice this week with the news that Cristiano Ronaldo would make a sensational return to Old Trafford. </p><p></p><p>Join<em> The Athletic</em> news team throughout today for the latest news and updates from across the football industry. </p><p></p><p><em>(Photo: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)</em></p>