Live Football: Bayern Munich Comeback, Liverpool Win, Tottenham Escape Relegation Zone
Substitutes Harry Kane and Michael Olise inspire remarkable turnaround as Premier League survival battle intensifies
Quick Look
- Bayern Munich came back from 3-0 down to beat Mainz 4-3 with Kane and Olise inspiring the comeback.
- In the Premier League, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 but Mo Salah limped off疑似 his final appearance.
- Tottenham beat Wolves 1-0 to escape the relegation zone, while West Ham's late Callum Wilson goal sealed a 2-1 win over Everton.
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Why It Matters
This is a live sports feed covering multiple football matches across the Premier League and Championship on April 19, 2026. The day features both completed matches and upcoming games including Arsenal v Newcastle and the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Southampton.
Bayern Munich fought back from three goals down to clinch a 4-3 win over Mainz 05 on Saturday as substitutes Harry Kane and Michael Olise led a second-half comeback for the Bundesliga champions at the Mewa Arena.
In the Premier League, Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1 at Anfield but the victory was marred by Mo Salah limping off with a hamstring injury in what could be his final appearance in a Liverpool shirt. Alexander Isak, Andy Robertson and Florian Wirtz scored the goals for Liverpool.
Tottenham Hotspur secured a crucial 1-0 win over already-relegated Wolves at Molineux to escape the relegation zone. Pedro Porro's corner was deflected to Richarlison whose shot was steered in by Palhinha in the 82nd minute. The win moves Tottenham two points above West Ham, who later beat Everton 2-1 thanks to Callum Wilson's goal in added time.
West Ham's victory was sealed when substitute Callum Wilson converted from close range in the third minute of added time, restoring Tottenham's two-point cushion over the drop zone.
Tottenham's afternoon was marred by injuries, with Dominic Solanke suffering a hamstring injury in the first half and Xavi Simons forced off with a knee injury in the second half. Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi's side had just 0.12 xG in the first half.
In the Championship, Oxford United were relegated along with Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday after a 4-1 home defeat. Ipswich Town moved above Millwall into the second automatic promotion place behind champions Coventry City on goal difference, having played one game fewer.
Middlesbrough cemented their playoff place while Hull remain just outside the top six, behind Wrexham on goal difference. Derby County kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a win over QPR.
Fulham beat Aston Villa 1-0 at Craven Cottage with Ryan Sessegnon scoring the only goal.
Arsenal host Newcastle United at 5.30pm hoping to get their title tilt back on track, while Manchester City face Southampton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley later today.
Open Questions
- Will Mo Salah's hamstring injury rule him out of future matches?
- How serious are the injuries to Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons?
- Will Tottenham maintain their escape from the relegation zone?
