Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior's "extraordinary" late strike in Real Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Sevilla on Sunday, admitting the Brazil star has what it takes "to be one of the best in the world." The winger's 87th minute winner -- already his ninth goal in LaLiga this campaign -- came after Rafa Mir had opened the scoring for the visitors and Karim Benzema had equalised in a close...Full Story »

Michael Carrick has insisted Ralf Rangnick had no influence on Manchester United’s line-up in the 1-1 draw at Chelsea.Former United full-back Gary Neville tweeted before kick-off at Stamford Bridge on Sunday that “incoming manager” Rangnick must have had a hand in the starting XI in west London.But after Jadon Sancho’s second goal in the week earned United a point against...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed Callum McGregor for inspiring his team-mates with “bags of energy” after his skipper claimed an assist and winner against Aberdeen.McGregor set up Jota for the opener and – after Lewis Ferguson levelled from the spot – the Scotland midfielder diverted the ball home on the hour mark after charging down Jonny Hayes’ clearance.The...Full Story »

Jorginho held his nerve from the penalty spot to atone for gift-wrapping Jadon Sancho a goal and grab Chelsea a 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester United.Italy midfielder Jorginho failed to control Bruno Fernandes’ up-and-under clearance, paying the price as the last man after a corner.Sancho cantered through and slotted past a stranded Edouard Mendy to score his second goal of the we...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell felt his side deserved at least a point after a narrow 2-1 League One defeat at Ipswich left them firmly rooted at the bottom of the table.An incredible lob by Bersant Celina and an own goal from Luke Offord condemned the basement club to defeat with Chris Long replying for the visitors in a closely-fought encounter.He said his team “deserved something from the g...Full Story »

An incredible lob by Bersant Celina and an own goal from Luke Offord condemned League One basement club Crewe to a 2-1 defeat at Ipswich, leaving the Alex firmly rooted at the bottom of the league.The visitors replied through former Everton youth striker Chris Long but Town held on for a narrow victory as they returned to winning ways after a four-match league winless run.Crewe got off to the wo...Full Story »

Scott Brown went off injured on his return to Celtic Park after his successor as Hoops captain, Callum McGregor, netted a fortuitous winner against Aberdeen.McGregor had his back to goal as he diverted a clearance from former team-mate Jonny Hayes into the Dons goal on the hour mark to earn Celtic a 2-1 victory.Jota had opened the scoring for the hosts with his eighth goal of the season but Lewi...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hailed in-form James Maddison as a “real inspiration” for the Foxes following their 4-2 win over Watford.The midfielder scored one and created two for Jamie Vardy as the Foxes overcame the battling Hornets at the King Power Stadium.Ademola Lookman added a fourth in the second half to seal the game and end Watford’s hopes of comeback.Josh King&rsqu...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed a huge victory after his Manchester City side overcame heavy snow and a dogged West Ham side.A 33rd-minute strike from Ilkay Gundogan and a late Fernandinho effort earned the champions a hard-fought 2-1 Premier League success at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.The first half of the match was played in heavy snow which made the line markings and the ball difficult to see.Ilkay G...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez can understand the frustration of Everton supporters but remains confident about turning around their poor form after defeat at Brentford extended their winless run to seven games.Bees striker Ivan Toney scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in the 24th minute after Andros Townsend had caught Frank Onyeka with a high foot inside the area.The Toffees were poor duri...Full Story »