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Premier League mourns death of Bobby Charlton as Man City and Liverpool get back on track with wins

The late Sir Bobby Charlton.[Courtesy]

On a day when English soccer mourned the passing of Bobby Charlton, Manchester City and Liverpool got back on track with wins in the Premier League.

The death of Charlton, the 1966 World Cup winner and perhaps England's and Manchester United's greatest ever player, was announced during the halftime break of Saturday's five afternoon games, overshadowing the results on the field on a busy day as the Premier League returned after the international break.

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