Former Manchester United player Gary Neville has shared his prediction for the upcoming Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea. He believes Liverpool will come out on top against Chelsea at Anfield this Sunday.

So far this season, Liverpool has lost only once in ten matches and currently leads the Premier League with 18 points, while Chelsea sits in fourth place with 14 points. During a discussion on The Overlap, Neville was asked for his thoughts on the match result. He confidently stated, “I think Liverpool will beat them. Chelsea are a bit younger. I predict a score of 3-1.” He also mentioned that he expects a vibrant atmosphere at the game.

UEFA has clarified how teams tied on points will be ranked in the new 36-team Champions League league phase. This season, the traditional group stage is replaced with a league format where each team plays eight matches. The top eight teams automatically qualify for the Round of 16, while teams ranked 9th to 24th will compete in play-offs. Teams finishing 25th to 36th are eliminated.

To separate teams tied on points, UEFA will use criteria such as goal difference, goals scored, and away wins. If these don’t resolve ties, teams will be ranked alphabetically by their abbreviated names. This system ensures transparency as fans anticipate the competition’s new format.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reached out to the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) requesting specific documentation related to the cancellation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match in Group D against Nigeria.

The Super Eagles were scheduled to face Libya on October 15 but withdrew from the fixture after a harrowing incident.

Their flight was redirected to Labraq Airport, where players endured an alarming 18-hour ordeal.

During this time, they were held in a restricted area without access to the internet, food, or water, which led to their decision to forfeit the match.

Nasser Al-Suwaie, the Secretary-General of the LFF and the official overseeing the federation’s operations has confirmed that CAF has set a deadline of October 20 for both the Libyan and Nigerian football associations to submit the necessary documents related to this incident.

In a statement, Al-Suwaie indicated that the LFF has engaged a legal representative to compile and present evidence supporting their case.

Al-Suwaie has also raised concerns about possible collusion from certain factions within CAF, expressing confidence in the strength of the Libyan Federation’s position.

He emphasized that the LFF is not responsible for the aircraft’s change in flight path that led to the unscheduled landing at Al-Abraq Airport.

According to him, this decision was made at the level of the Libyan state, and he stressed that the sovereignty of Libya should be acknowledged and respected by all parties involved.

This situation highlights the complexities surrounding international sports events, especially in regions where political and security issues intersect with athletic competitions.

The implications of such incidents extend beyond football, impacting diplomatic relations and national pride.

The outcome of the CAF’s investigation and the subsequent actions of both football federations will be closely watched as they unfold in the coming days.