Liverpool’s remaining hopes of successful the Premier League title dwindled additional on Saturday with their 2-2 draw towards West Ham United on the London Stadium.

A quiet first half produced little by means of possibilities till Luis Díaz hit the publish after some optimistic particular person play, however it was the Hammers who took the lead moments later as Jarrod Bowen headed in from a nook in the previous few minutes of the half.

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The Reds responded rapidly after the break by way of Andy Robertson. That offered some much-needed momentum for Jürgen Klopp’s facet, who acquired their noses in entrance within the sixty fifth minute when Cody Gakpo’s close-range strike deflected off a number of West Ham gamers earlier than getting in. Nevertheless, Liverpool may solely maintain on till the 77th minute. Bowen was concerned once more with the England worldwide turning supplier for Michail Antonio to move within the equaliser.

A triple substitution that included the introduction of Mohamed Salah wasn’t sufficient ultimately as Liverpool dropped extra factors. They’re now two factors behind league leaders Arsenal, having performed a recreation extra and with solely three matches left earlier than the tip of the season.

Positives

A robust response after half-time acquired Liverpool again into the sport, however they have been let down once more by their defending.

Negatives

Liverpool went behind for the sixteenth time within the Premier League this season, and there have been extra indicators of poor defending from set items. Any remaining hopes of successful the title are absolutely gone.

Supervisor ranking (out of 10)

Jürgen Klopp, 6 — There was little Klopp may do as his facet conceded poorly from a set piece as soon as once more. He was additionally unfortunate to concede one other simply as he was making a triple substitution, though the consequence throws a special gentle on his determination to bench Salah.

Participant scores (1-10; 10 = greatest)

GK Alisson Becker, 5 — The Liverpool goalkeeper could not get a powerful sufficient hand on the header from Bowen, however his defence may have offered extra of a problem from the nook. A robust save denied Emerson Palmieri within the 77th minute, however Alisson was crushed moments later by one other header from Antonio.

DF Andy Robertson, 7 — The left-back’s objective got here on the excellent time to get Liverpool again within the recreation, and he regarded assured from that time when working down the flank and linking with Díaz.

DF Virgil van Dijk, 5 — Made an intervention after Alisson failed to say a cross, after which he did not maintain near Antonio who headed in from Bowen’s header. Not his regular dominant self.

DF Jarell Quansah, 5 — A poor move gave away the ball that led to West Ham’s objective from the nook, and he then did not mark Antonio from Bowen’s cross for the equaliser.

DF Trent Alexander-Arnold, 6 — Tried to get Liverpool into the precise areas when seeking to unlock forwards from his inverted place, nearly getting an help within the second half when producing an intricate incisive lengthy move to Alexis Mac Allister.

MF Wataru Endō, 6 — Recovered possession nicely in some counter-attack conditions and was on the ball so much for Klopp’s facet, rapidly shifting it to the extra superior midfielders.

MF Ryan Gravenberch, 5 — Gave the ball away greater than he would have appreciated on the day, although he did attempt to play progressively as a lot as potential.

FW Luis Díaz, 7 — Made a brilliant begin when seeking to isolate defenders, and he was unfortunate to hit the publish. Labored arduous to get one other two possibilities within the second half however was denied by the goalkeeper.

FW Cody Gakpo, 7 — The Netherlands worldwide was capable of maintain the ball up in superior areas to assist deliver others into play, and it was his effort at objective that went in after taking a number of deflections to place Liverpool 2-1 forward.

FW Harvey Elliott, 6 — Careless in possession at first however started to take extra care as the sport went on. May have completed higher together with his probability within the first half that went into the facet netting. Hit the highest of the woodwork after the break.

Substitutes

Joe Gomez (Alexander-Arnold, 79′) N/R — On for Alexander-Arnold, who remains to be getting again to full health. Stretched the play down the precise when he may. An essential sort out stopped a growing assault within the 94th minute.

Darwin Núñez (Endō, 79′) N/R — Made a optimistic run for Mohamed Salah, who failed to choose him out throughout a break. Took up positions contained in the field to supply an possibility for crosses.

Mohamed Salah (Díaz, 79′) N/R — Got here on after a heated change with Klopp. Virtually acquired an help minutes later however noticed his cross cleared by Vladimír Coufal. A promising break got here to nothing when his move was means behind Núñez.

Dominik Szoboszlai (Quansah, 90+1′) N/R — There wasn’t sufficient time for the Hungary worldwide to make an impression on the sport. His move to Mac Allister was too highly effective within the ninety fifth minute and led to a West Ham counter-attack.

Residence Workplace employees have been requested to use for jobs in Rwanda to assist course of the asylum claims of migrants despatched there from the UK, i can reveal.

The Rwanda deportation scheme lastly handed into legislation this week and the Residence Workplace has marketed for folks within the asylum decision-making crew to maneuver to Kigali as early as subsequent month, to supply recommendation and mentoring to Rwandan officers coping with claims.

Determination-makers, technical help officers, coverage employees and as much as 4 crew leaders might be despatched to the African nation, i understands, with employees posted for simply weeks at a time on a rota foundation.

A spherical journey on direct flights takes greater than 17 hours.

The Residence Workplace instructed its asylum decision-making crew that it had been requested to supply “operational help and experience” to the Rwandan authorities to course of the asylum claims of these despatched there by the UK.

Officers instructed their employees that anybody deployed to Rwanda must comply with “exceptionally excessive requirements of behaviour” because of the “political curiosity” within the scheme. The full variety of civil servants to be deployed is unclear.

The Residence Workplace started hiring for employees to journey to Kigali earlier than Parliament handed the Rwanda act on Monday evening, sources stated. One Residence Workplace supply described the method as “rushed”, with the applying window only a week lengthy.

Rishi Sunak has pledged to get the primary flights off the bottom in 10 to 12 weeks time.

The flights will take asylum seekers who’ve arrived within the UK illegally – resembling by small boat – to Rwanda to have their claims processed there. They’d not have their claims dealth with within the UK first, and wouldn’t be allowed to return to Britain, even when their declare is authorized.

The UK Authorities has been working with Rwanda to bolster its asylum system, with Residence Workplace employees serving to prepare officers on refugee legislation and asylum decision-making, nevertheless it had not revealed it deliberate to deploy civil servants on the bottom.

When approached by i, the Public and Industrial Providers Union (PCS), which took authorized motion towards the Authorities over the Rwanda scheme, stated it had not been consulted on its members being anticipated to go to there to work.

Issues have repeatedly been raised concerning the capability of Rwanda’s asylum system to tackle migrants from the UK, together with from the UN.

The Supreme Court docket dominated in November that the scheme was illegal due to deficiencies within the Rwandan asylum system which meant folks might be wrongly despatched again to their house international locations and face persecution.

Below worldwide human rights legislation, the precept of “non-refoulement” ensures that nobody ought to be eliminated to a rustic the place they might face torture, merciless, inhumane or degrading remedy or punishment, or different irreparable hurt.

The Supreme Court docket identified that Rwanda has rejected 100 per cent of asylum claims from international locations in recognized battle zones together with Syria and Afghanistan, whereas proof from the United Nations’ refugee company confirmed greater than 100 circumstances of refoulement came about after the UK agreed its take care of the East African nation.

The Authorities handed the Security Of Rwanda Act and up to date its treaty with the Rwandan authorities to handle the Supreme Court docket’s issues.

This contains shifting to a caseworker mannequin for asylum processing, and Rwanda getting recommendation from an unbiased professional on its asylum decision-making for at the very least the primary six months.

The PCS stated it will be elevating points with the Residence Workplace about their members’ welfare in the event that they journey to the African nation.

PCS basic secretary Fran Heathcote stated: “This chaotic implementation of a chaotic coverage is symptomatic of a chaotic authorities.

“We weren’t consulted about our members being anticipated to go to Rwanda to work. We’ll be elevating points with the Residence Workplace about our members’ welfare in the event that they journey to Rwanda, the place they’ll be residing, how they’re managed, who’s managing them, which jurisdiction do they arrive beneath – the UK or Rwanda?

“It’s our members who need to implement the federal government’s unethical, inhumane and impractical Rwanda plan, but they’ve been handled as an afterthought within the scramble to appease right-wing voters.”

Some Residence Workplace employees have beforehand hinted they might go on strike if compelled to implement the Rwanda deal. The Rwanda plan is designed to discourage harmful Channel crossings, which have surged this yr.

To date, 6,667 folks have made the journey in 2024, in comparison with 5,546 throughout the identical timescale final yr.

This yr’s figures up to now are down 0.4 per cent in contrast with 2022, which was a document yr for small boat crossings because the disaster started in 2018.

Three males, a girl and a seven-year-old lady died whereas making an attempt to achieve the UK in a small boat, near the French shore, on Tuesday morning.

The Residence Workplace didn’t reply to a request for remark.

The UK Residence Workplace has requested civil servants to use for jobs relocating them to Rwanda to assist oversee their controversial deportation plan.

The Security of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Invoice lastly grew to become an act of parliament on Thursday after months of pushback and debate.

Campaigners have already referred to as for the legislation, and different sweeping asylum reforms launched by the federal government, to be repealed – warning they might trigger a “system meltdown” costing the taxpayer billions of kilos.

Nevertheless, plans are being pushed forward, with the Residence Workplace reportedly promoting for folks within the asylum decision-making staff within the UK to maneuver abroad.

The transfer to Kigali is ready to be as early as subsequent month with the intention to supply help to Rwandan officers coping with asylum claims, the i reported.

The paper added that civil servants had been being recruited previous to the invoice being handed on Monday night time as one supply instructed them that the applying course of was “rushed” with only one week to use.

Workers are to be posted in Rwanda for weeks at a time on a rota foundation.

It’s unclear what number of members of employees will likely be transferred however the i reported that as much as 4 staff leaders, decision-makers, technical assist officers and coverage employees will likely be despatched.

Regardless of main pushback, the prime minister has staked his popularity on his pledge to “cease the boats”.

He has described the Rwanda plan as an “indispensable deterrent”, regardless of it being suffering from a sequence of setbacks because the deal was signed two years in the past.

The legislation declares Rwanda is a protected nation and seeks to make sure the scheme – dominated illegal by the Supreme Courtroom – is legally watertight.

Officers at the moment are working to place the plan into motion, with Mr Sunak suggesting the primary airplane carrying asylum seekers may depart in July.

It has sparked criticism from worldwide leaders together with French president Emmanuel Macron, who denounced Mr Sunak’s deportation plan because the politics of “cynicism” and a betrayal of European values.

Mr Macron additionally warned it might be “ineffective”, simply days after the scheme – designed to provide hundreds a one-way ticket to the African nation – was authorised.

Fran Heathcote, normal secretary of the PCS union which represents civil servants, mentioned: “This chaotic implementation of a chaotic coverage is symptomatic of a chaotic authorities.

“We weren’t consulted about our members being anticipated to go to Rwanda to work. We’ll be elevating points with the Residence Workplace about our members’ welfare in the event that they journey to Rwanda, the place they’ll be dwelling, how they’re managed, who’s managing them, which jurisdiction do they arrive underneath – the UK or Rwanda?”

A Residence Workplace spokesperson mentioned: “We’re dedicated to supporting the federal government of Rwanda in its implementation of our Treaty, which was ratified and got here into power this week.

“Workers engaged on the Rwanda scheme are given all of the assist and coaching vital to hold out their position. Because the Prime Minister has made clear, we are going to get flights off the bottom to Rwanda within the subsequent ten-twelve weeks.”

Her movies have racked up greater than $1bn on the field workplace and she or he has received two Oscars beneath her stage identify, however Emma Stone says she would now desire to be referred to as by her given identify: Emily.

In a joint interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Nathan Fielder, her co-star within the surreal TV present The Curse, revealed that actors and crew members she labored with referred to as her Emily.

Fielder mentioned: “Earlier than we proceed, I’d prefer to say one thing. Her identify’s Emily, however she goes by Emma professionally. So when there’s those that don’t know her, I find yourself saying Emma. However I’m going to only say Emily from right here on.”

Stone responded: “You possibly can say Emma. You possibly can say something.” Requested whether or not she would right a fan who referred to as her Emily, she mentioned: “No. That will be so good. I want to be Emily.”

Stone mentioned she used Emma professionally as a result of her actual identify was taken by one other actor within the Sag-Aftra union. Membership of the union is required to work on Hollywood productions.

After taking residence the most effective actress Academy Award in 2017 for her lead position in La La Land, Stone this yr received her second Oscar for her efficiency as Bella Baxter in Poor Issues, a interval fantasy comedy tailored from the novel by Alasdair Grey. It was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and co-stars Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and Ramy Youssef.

Throughout her acceptance speech on the Academy Awards, Stone addressed Lily Gladstone, who was tipped to win the most effective actress award for her position in Killers of the Flower Moon, saying she was “in awe” of her. “It’s been such an honour to be doing this with you and I hope we maintain doing this collectively.”

She completed by thanking the group behind Poor Issues, together with Lanthimos: “Thanks for this present of a lifetime within the position of Bella.”

Stone then thanked her mother and father and brother, her husband and her daughter, “who’s gonna be three in three days and has turned our world technicolor. I really like you greater than the entire sky.”

Stone is because of seem in Sorts of Kindness, one other movie directed by Lanthimos. The movie is because of debut at Cannes subsequent month.

Physician Who star Millie Gibson has teased the “hottest” journey with new companion Varada Sethu on the present.

Gibson is gearing up for her first full season as new companion Ruby Sunday alongside new Physician Ncuti Gatwa, with the pair set to be joined within the TARDIS by Sethu within the second season.

Millie praised the “lovely” Sethu on the season’s premiere (through Metro), with Gatwa including: “She’s introduced such an incredible vitality to the present and has added such an unbelievable dynamic to that TARDIS.”

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“We three save the universe,” Gatwa added, as Gibson echoed: “Save the universe!”

“Many instances over,” Gatwa additional teased, earlier than Gibson added: “Within the hottest manner.”

Sethu’s addition to the solid was formally introduced earlier this month, having beforehand been seen filming with Gatwa earlier within the 12 months.

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There had been some confusion, with some reviews suggesting that Gibson can be bowing out because the Physician’s companion after only one season.

Nonetheless, it has since been confirmed that she can be staying put and persevering with to journey with the Physician alongside Sethu’s new companion.

“[Gibson is] not leaving,” showrunner Russell T Davies lately clarified to SFX Journal. “By no means. We have been ordered for 2 years of a sequence off Disney, and we’re delivering two years, and the Ruby Sunday story actually spans these two years.

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“We’re planning [to] shoot the [season 2] finale during which Ruby has probably the most magnificent scenes, and Millie, it is a few of [her] most difficult materials but, is not it? It’s going to all make sense when you see it play out.”

Addressing the false leaks, he added: “That may be a downside with taking pictures the second sequence whilst you’re nonetheless doing the primary sequence. All kinds of issues can occur that manner that we noticed coming, however what can we do? Cease taking pictures? No. We’re making such a very good present.”

Physician Who will return for its 14th sequence on Could 11 at midnight, airing on BBC One within the UK and Disney+ elsewhere. Traditional episodes of Physician Who can be found on BBC iPlayer within the UK.

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Physician Who star Millie Gibson has addressed the confusion surrounding the destiny of her character, Ruby Sunday.

The 19-year-old Coronation Road actor performs the companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Physician within the forthcoming season of the BBC sci-fi collection.

When duo debuted of their respective roles within the Physician Who Christmas particular glowing critiques, followers have been shocked to learn stories claiming that Gibson would get replaced in Gatwa’s second season, after he was seen filming for the 2025 collection with a unique companion – Andor actor Varada Sethu.

Earlier this month, the BBC introduced that Gibson was not being changed, however Sethu will be part of the forged as a second companion to Gatwa’s Physician within the 2025 collection.

In a gaggle interview with Selection, Gibson addressed the stories, calling it a “little little bit of a misunderstanding”.

“However I’m very a lot in season two,” she clarified.

Gatwa chimed in: “Physician’s not letting this one go. That’s what the present is, isn’t it? There’s all the time new actors coming in and doing various things.”

Showrunner Russell T Davies, who rebooted the cult collection again in 2005, mentioned of the misunderstanding: “That is the unlucky factor about filming in public.”

Sethu is finest identified for starring within the Star Wars spin-off Andor, in addition to roles in Jurassic World Dominion and Now You See Me 2.

She mentioned in a press release in regards to the casting announcement that she feels just like the “luckiest individual on this planet” to be taking up the function.

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“It’s such an honour to be part of the Whoniverse, and I’m so grateful to the entire Physician Who household – as a result of that’s what they’re – for welcoming me with open arms and making me really feel so at residence. I couldn’t ask for a greater staff than Ncuti and Millie to be on this journey with, that is SO a lot enjoyable!”

Davies mentioned of Sethu: “I first labored with Varada on a BBC manufacturing of A Midsummer Night time’s Dream, and it’s a pleasure to welcome her on board the TARDIS. Proper now within the studio, taking pictures for 2025, we’ve acquired Ncuti, Millie and Varada preventing facet by facet – we’d like all three, as a result of the stakes are greater than ever!”

And though Gatwa’s groundbreaking casting was met with a lot reward, there have been, in fact, some haters. Gatwa’s message to the naysayers is easy: “Don’t watch. Flip off the TV. Go and contact grass, please, for God’s sake.”

Physician Who will return on 11 Might.

CLEMSON — Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. from Clemson soccer is formally an NFL rookie after being picked a hundred and fifty fifth total by the Philadelphia Eagles within the fifth spherical of the 2024 NFL draft on Saturday.

Here is what Trotter brings to Philadelphia, based mostly on our personal observations from his tenure at Clemson:

What Jeremiah Trotter Jr. brings to Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 NFL Draft

Trotter is a decided participant who has a nostril for the soccer that has helped him lead Clemson in tackles in two straight seasons (89 in 2022; 88 in 2023). He performs with contagious power that may encourage teammates.

Trotter was the sixth Butkus Award finalist in Clemson historical past, which is given to the perfect linebacker in school, and is the son of Jeremiah Trotter, who performed 11 seasons within the NFL.

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s highlights, strengths, weaknesses at Clemson soccer

Trotter set an ACC Championship Recreation file with three sacks and added a team-high-tying 9 tackles vs. No. 24 North Carolina on Dec. 3, 2022. He recorded a career-high 13 tackles in opposition to Florida State on Oct. 15, 2022, serving to him earn ACC Linebacker of the Week and Clemson defensive participant of the sport honors.

The 6-foot, 230-pound linebacker lacks measurement, size and explosiveness in comparison with the opposite center linebackers within the class. Nonetheless, he compensates for that along with his on-field IQ, which places himself in positions to make performs and stuff the stat sheet.

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Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s stats at Clemson soccer

Throughout 39 video games (26 begins), Trotter recorded:

• 192 tackles (29.5 for loss)
• 13 sacks
• 14 go deflections
• 4 interceptions (two decide sixes)
• Three compelled fumbles

Jeremiah Trotter Jr.’s participant comparability in NFL

In keeping with NFL.com, Trotter’s NFL comparability is Nick Bolton, who performed at Missouri and was drafted 58th total within the second spherical in 2021 by the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs. Each are tackling machines, main their respective faculties in tackles in two straight seasons, and have immense soccer IQ.

Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville Information and the USA TODAY Community. E-mail him at dcarter@gannett.com and observe him on X, previously often known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00

King Charles III is to return to public duties subsequent week after briefly stepping again from the highlight throughout remedy for most cancers.

Buckingham Palace mentioned that the British monarch’s docs have been “sufficiently happy with the progress made to this point that the King is now in a position to resume quite a few public-facing duties”.

The King, who will proceed to be handled for an undisclosed type of the illness, will go to a most cancers centre on Tuesday with Queen Camilla to satisfy medical workers and sufferers.

The 75-year-old monarch has been receiving care as an outpatient since early February. Buckingham Palace has mentioned he doesn’t have prostate most cancers; he had beforehand undergone remedy for an enlarged prostate.

“His Majesty the King will shortly return to public-facing duties after a interval of remedy and recuperation following his latest most cancers prognosis,” the palace mentioned in a press release. “His Majesty’s medical staff are very inspired by the progress made to this point and stay constructive in regards to the King’s continued restoration.”

The royal household have had quite a few well being shocks since King Charles succeeded his mom Queen Elizabeth II in 2022. In March this 12 months Catherine, Princess of Wales, introduced she too had acquired a most cancers prognosis and was within the early phases of remedy.

The princess’s situation meant that two of the senior members of the Royal Household needed to withdraw from public duties.

The King has continued to work by way of his remedy and has held personal conferences as head of state, together with holding common audiences with Rishi Sunak, prime minister. A few of the conferences haven’t been in individual.

Buckingham Palace mentioned the King would undertake “quite a few exterior engagements” within the weeks forward, together with internet hosting the Emperor and Empress of Japan for a state go to in June.

The palace launched an image of the King and Queen to mark the primary anniversary of their crowning on Could 6 2023; it was taken on April 10, the day after their nineteenth wedding ceremony anniversary.

The King wouldn’t perform a full summer time programme of occasions, whereas his schedule could be topic to docs’ recommendation, a palace spokesman mentioned. “Forthcoming engagements shall be tailored the place essential to minimise any dangers to His Majesty’s continued restoration.”

The go to by the King and Queen to the most cancers remedy centre is a part of an effort by the royal household to boost consciousness of the significance of early prognosis of the illness.

“As the primary anniversary of the coronation approaches, Their Majesties stay deeply grateful for the numerous kindnesses and good needs they’ve acquired from world wide all through the fun and challenges of the final 12 months,” the palace mentioned.