Southport will revert to their strongest side for the FA Cup second-round replay against Tranmere.Boss Liam Watson changed all 11 of his starting line-up as Port exited the FA Trophy against Solihull Moors on Saturday.Top scorer Dion Charles and Bradley Bauress, whose goal a fortnight ago secured a replay, will be among those to return.The local rivals, vying to meet Tottenham in round...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers acknowledged the need to replenish his striking options in January after Celtic ended the 2-0 defeat by Hibernian at Easter Road without a recognised centre-forward on the pitch.With Leigh Griffiths having dropped out of football to deal with personal issues, Odsonne Edouard was again asked to lead the line for the Parkhead side.However, when he was replaced by Mikey Johnston aft...Full Story »

Oldham have a lengthy list of absentees ahead of their Sky Bet League Two derby clash with Bury.Midfielder Cameron Dummigan is the latest casualty after suffering a knock in midweek while defender Andy Taylor is again doubtful after missing the last two games.Ishmael Miller completes his three-match ban and Jonathan Benteke (ankle), Zeus De la Paz (hamstring) and Ousmane Fane are also still out....Full Story »

Chelsea outcast Gary Cahill is the next name linked with a move to Arsenal to help with their defensive injury crisis ARSENAL could launch a shock move for Chelsea outcast Gary Cahill. Gunners boss Unai Emery is facing an injury crisis at the back, with Rob Holding the latest to be struck down. The 23-year-old is set to miss the rest of the season after he ruptured his anterior cruciate knee ...Full Story »

Chelsea are eyeing a raid on Barcelona to replace midfielder Cesc Fabregas. The Mirror says one candidate Chelsea have looked at is Barcelona's former Manchester City youngster Denis Suarez. The 24-year-old wants to leave the Nou Camp after making only one substitute appearance in La Liga this season, and would cost around £15million. Chelsea value Fabregas, whose contract situation me...Full Story »

Peterborough are through to the FA Cup third round after beating Bradford City 3-2 in a penalty shoot out with the sides locked at 4-4 after extra time in a thrilling second round replay at Valley Parade.Peterborough’s leading scorer Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick, including a late equaliser after Bradford had fought back from 3-1 down at half time to lead 4-3.Toney shook Bradford by scorin...Full Story »

Newport County will host Premier League Leicester City in the third round of the FA Cup after Mike Flynn’s side secured a comfortable 4-0 win over 10-man Wrexham at Rodney Parade. After the two teams had drawn 0-0 in north Wales, a second-round replay was needed and it sparked into life with Wrexham’s Luke Young dismissed in just the 13th minute. With a man advantage, Newport dominat...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola is taking nothing for granted as Manchester City prepare to round off their campaign in Champions League Group F against already-eliminated Hoffenheim.Guardiola revealed his squad is down to 15 fit senior players for the game, from which City need a point against their winless opponents in order to qualify in top spot.David Silva and Fernandinho are the latest additions to an injur...Full Story »

Joey Barton’s Fleetwood rode their luck to sink non-league Guiseley and book a home FA Cup third round clash with Wimbledon.First half strikes from Paddy Madden and Wes Burns saw Fleetwood through but the League One side were forced to withstand some serious early pressure.Alex Purver reduced the deficit for the National League North strugglers in an action-packed first period but the...Full Story »

Champions Manchester City will assess Sergio Aguero ahead of the Premier League match at Watford.Aguero was not risked in Saturday’s victory over Bournemouth due to a muscular complaint and the striker will be given a fitness test.Replacement left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko, who suffered a bloodied nose at the weekend, will also be checked.The game is too soon for playmaker Ke...Full Story »

Defenders Aaron Cresswell and Fabian Balbuena are doubts for West Ham’s Premier League clash with Cardiff.Cresswell sustained a hamstring problem in Saturday’s win over Newcastle, when Balbuena suffered a knock. Both will be assessed before the visit of the Bluebirds.Ryan Fredericks, Manuel Lanzini, Winston Reid, Carlos Sanchez and AndriyYarmolenko are all out.Cardiff appea...Full Story »

Dan Gosling is likely to miss Bournemouth’s home Premier League game with Huddersfield.Midfielder Gosling sustained a knee injury in the defeat against Arsenal last weekend and has been sent for a scan.Jefferson Lerma returns from suspension, having been ruled out againstManchester City, although Adam Smith (knee) is also an absentee.Huddersfield could be without striker Steve Mo...Full Story »

Bruno will be fit for Brighton’s Premier League derby with Crystal Palace.The right-back limped out of Saturday’s victory at Huddersfield but has recovered in time to play.Alireza Jahanbakhsh is still sidelined with hamstring trouble while DaleStephens completes his three-match ban.Palace boss Roy Hodgson has no fresh injury issues for Tuesday’s contest.Palace beat Burnley...Full Story »

Kenny Jackett admitted he was already thinking about a second-round replay when Andre Green’s 90th-minute deflected strike gave Portsmouth a 1-0 FA Cup win at Rochdale.A quick free-kick from Lee Brown fed Green on the edge of the area and his effort struck defender Ryan Delaney and wrong-footed keeper Josh Lillis.The goal came against the run of play, with Dale having bossed the second per...Full Story »

Southport earned themselves a place in the FA Cup third round draw after holding Merseyside neighbours Tranmere to a 1-1 draw at Prenton Park.Tranmere lost Dylan Mottley-Henry to injury early on but that did not throw Micky Mellon’s side off their stride.With 17 minutes gone substitute Johnny Smith completed a well-worked move to curl left-footed from the right side of the penalty area int...Full Story »

A superb late comeback saw Bradford earn an FA Cup second round replay against fellow League One outfit Peterborough thanks to a 2-2 draw.Home side Peterborough led 2-0 until the 84th minute when Bantams left-back Kelvin Mellor found the top corner with an incredible strike from nearly 30 yards, before substitute Luca Colville equalised in the 89th minute from the edge of the area with the help ...Full Story »

Andy Cook’s ninth goal of the season earned Walsall an FA Cup second-round replay at the Stadium of Light as they drew 1-1 with Sunderland.Cook’s fine first-time strike cancelled out Aiden McGeady’s first-half opener for Sunderland, who extended their unbeaten run to 15 games in all competitions.Walsall goalkeeper Liam Roberts saved well when Josh Maja’s boot diverted a 2...Full Story »

Time is ticking for Aaron Ramsey to agree a deal to join Juventus next season JUVENTUS will turn to Adrien Rabiot if Aaron Ramsey snubs their mega-money contract offer. The Italian giants have made Ramsey their No1 midfield target when his contract runs out at the end of the season. But the Arsenal star, 27, will be under pressure to agree terms quickly in January as Rabiot is seen as an alte...Full Story »

Solihull Moors forced Blackpool into a replay in the second round of the FA Cup following a 0-0 draw.It was a positive performance by the National League side who looked more than a match for their League One opponents and nearly caused an upset.The biggest talking point of the first half came when Solihull had a goal disallowed as Darren Carter was ruled to be offside before his cross was volle...Full Story »

Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of Alexandre Lacazette ahead of Sunday’s Premier League north London derby with Tottenham. The striker missed the 2-1 win at Bournemouth with a minor groin complaint and head coach Unai Emery will be keen for him to feature this weekend. Nacho Monreal (hamstring), Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) and Danny Welbeck (ankle) remain sidelined, while Mesut...Full Story »