Mamadou Sakho

Premier League: Liverpool look to Virgil Van Dijk for defensive leadership as Rafael Benitez makes Anfield return

Liverpool's solid defending, helped by Virgil Van Dijk's acquisition means they do not have to score as freely to win games, although they are coming up with the goals when needed.

Lyon midfielder Tanguy Ndombele rewarded for impressive performances with first France call-up; Mamadou Sakho recalled

Tanguy Ndombele was still with then-second division side Amiens just over a year ago.

Premier League: Mohamed Salah wins controversial penalty as Liverpool beat 10-man Crystal Palace

Mohamed Salah was accused of diving by Palace when he tumbled in the penalty area late in the first half at Selhurst Park.

Premier League: Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace need to maintain momentum to move out of relegation zone

Crystal Palace must maintain their newfound momentum to keep up with their rivals if they are to move out of the Premier League’s relegation zone, manager Roy Hodgson said ahead of Saturday’s trip to Leicester City.

Premier League: Crystal Palace's Mamadou Sakho set for lengthy spell on sidelines due to calf muscle tear

Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has sustained a muscle tear in his calf and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines, the Premier League club’s manager Roy Hodgson has said.

Premier League: Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says Christian Benteke shouldn't have taken missed penalty

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson said Christian Benteke was not supposed to take the stoppage-time penalty he squandered in his side's draw with Bournemouth.

Premier League: Chelsea salvage draw against Liverpool; Manchester United edge past Brighton

Chelsea rode their luck to salvage a 1-1 draw at Liverpool thanks to Willian's late leveller, while Manchester United cut Manchester City's Premier League lead to five points with a 1-0 win over Brighton on Saturday.

Premier League: Son Heung-Min's second-half strike helps Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace

Son Heung-Min's second-half goal and a fine debut from goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga helped Tottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 1-0.

Premier League: Tottenham aim to keep title hopes alive with win against bottom-placed Crystal Palace

Spurs' 1-0 defeat at Manchester United last weekend left them eight points below leaders Manchester City in third place and Pochettino is already concerned about being cut adrift.

Premier League: Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson asks players to be grounded after first win

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson says he has worked hard to keep his players' feet on the ground after they finally scored their first goals and won their first game of the Premier League season.