Liverpool aren't playing badly at all, but it is right to suggest there are levels to go. After all, British record signing Alexander Isak hasn't got himself fit yet and will add guaranteed goals to an already purring attack. And Florian Wirtz is impressing in moments but is only in second gear.

The Cincinnati Reds swept Chicago Cubs on Sunday, beating them 1-0 and winning their fifth straight games. They used an RBI double from Gavin Lux and a brilliant performance from the pitching staff to secure a victory.

Legendary Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman, a Reds Hall of Famer, took to Threads to show his disappointment with Cincinnati’s front office.

Williams: Sunday has to be one of the weirdest days in Cincinnati sports history. Equal parts depressing (Bengals) and exhilarating (Reds). Now what?

The Cincinnati Reds are tied with the New York Mets for the third and final Wild Card spot in the National League after sweeping the Chicago Cubs on Sunday afternoon. They hold the tiebreaker over New York. Gavin Lux drove in Cincinnati's only run on the game on Sunday.

Preview the Sept. 21 matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

The Cincinnati Reds have won 5 of their last 6 games and trail the New York Mets by one game for the final NL playoff berth entering the day.

The Reds have won the first three games of the series and have won four straight games overall. With the New York Mets losing to the Washington Nationals on Saturday, Cincinnati moved within one game of the third and final National League Wild Card spot.