Oliver Scarles admitted his West Ham debut was “surreal” after the 16-year-old stole the show in a 3-0 win over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from another teenage debutant, Divin Mubama, ensured the Hammers – already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League – became the first team in the competition to wi...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side for “digging in” and seeing off FC Zurich to advance as winners of their Europa League group.The Gunners secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Thursday night, Kieran Tierney the surprise match-winner with a fine first-half strike that settled the contest.Needing to match PSV Eindhoven’s result away to Bodo/Glimt Arteta’s side – s...Full Story »

Youthful West Ham carved themselves a small slice of European history with a 3-0 victory over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from teenage debutant Divin Mubama ensured the Hammers, already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, became the first team in the competition to win all six of their group-stage matches.David Moyes was...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has promised to field a strong side in Saturday’s FA Cup first round tie at Weymouth but has a number of players missing for the trip.Jackson revealed Lee Brown’s calf problem will sideline him for “several weeks”, and he joins George Marsh and Will Nightingale on the sidelines.Brentford loanee Nathan Young-Coombes is expected to return ...Full Story »

Josh Davison’s late goal ensured AFC Wimbledon picked up a vital three points with a 3-2 victory against struggling Harrogate at Plough Lane.The home side made the breakthrough five minutes before half-time when Paul Kalambayi’s header from Ethan Chislett’s corner went through a crowd of bodies and into the back of the net.However, the away side were level early in the second p...Full Story »

Crewe goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo saved a penalty as his side rallied to seal a 1-1 draw against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Dons were the better side throughout the first half, though both sides struggled to create obvious opportunities in an often scrappy contest.Josh Davison had the hosts’ first clear chance on the half-hour mark, his low shot fizzing just wide, though they took a de...Full Story »

Kai Havertz’s brilliant second-half goal earned Chelsea a 2-1 win at RB Salzburg which booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages. The Germany international curled in a stunning effort midway through the second half to decide a testing evening in Austria and extend Graham Potter’s unbeaten start to his Blues reign to nine games. The Premier League side had gone ah...Full Story »

Alex Woodyard could line up again for AFC Wimbledon as they prepare to take on Crewe.The Dons captain had been out with a long-term calf injury but made his first start at the weekend against Rochdale.George Marsh is still sidelined with an ankle problem while Alex Pearce is likely to miss out after suffering a minor setback on his return from injury.Wimbledon are currently 17th in the League Tw...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson praised his players for putting in a real shift as they earned a 2-1 win at Rochdale.Goals either side of the break from Ayoub Assal and Josh Davison put the visitors 2-0 up before Tyrese Sinclair pulled one back for the home side.“It was a good away performance and a much-needed win for us,” said Jackson. “We really needed the points so I&rsq...Full Story »

Ayoub Assal and Josh Davison sealed AFC Wimbledon’s second away win of the League Two season after they beat Rochdale 2-1 at Spotland.Dale’s Connor Malley and Devante Rodney saw early chances blocked while Harry Pell’s flicked effort and a header by Ryley Towler forced saves from Richard O’Donnell in the home goal.O’Donnell pulled off a good save to deny Assal when ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon could have a trio of players returning to action when they host Sutton.Boss Johnnie Jackson is hopeful midfielders Paris Maghoma and George Marsh, who missed the 3-1 loss at Walsall last weekend due to hamstring and ankle issues respectively, will be available.And the same applies to defender Alex Pearce, back in full training as he recovers from a groin problem.Paul Osew remains o...Full Story »

Roarie Deacon salvaged a point for Maidstone with a last-ditch equaliser in a 1-1 draw against fellow National League strugglers FC Halifax.Jack Barham twice threatened for Maidstone and Regan Booty blazed a great chance over, while Jamie Cooke drew a good save from Yusuf Mersin at the other end in a goalless first half.Mersin tipped Rob Harker’s effort over but Mani Dieseruvwe scored with...Full Story »

The unstoppable Erling Haaland scored another two goals as Manchester City thrashed FC Copenhagen 5-0 in the Champions League.The prolific Norwegian netted with his first touch at the Etihad Stadium and added another before being substituted at half-time in a one-sided Group G clash at the Etihad Stadium.Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez joined him on the scoresheet as City, who also benefited fro...Full Story »

Josh Davison’s second-half double fired AFC Wimbledon to a 2-1 victory over League Two strugglers Colchester at Plough Lane.It was the U’s who took the lead when Kwesi Appiah climbed highest to powerfully head Dan Chesters’ cross past Nik Tzanev, just 18 minutes into Matt Bloomfield’s first match as manager.But the size of Bloomfield’s task was made clear just two m...Full Story »

A STREET ARTIST has slammed Manchester United fans for vandalising a mural of Pep Guardiola. The graffiti artist known as Mr Meana completed the huge mural on the side of a house in Ashton New Road last week, just a stone's throw from the Etihad. A street artist paid homage to Pep Guardiola with a mural not far from the EtihadCredit: PA But United fans defaced the painting and spraypainted 'M...Full Story »

Bradford will make a late call on the fitness of Romoney Crichlow and Dion Pereira ahead of the visit of AFC Wimbledon.Defender Crichlow (hip) and wide man Pereira (ankle) both missed City’s 3-0 win over Stevenage after suffering injuries in the previous victory over Tranmere and face late fitness tests.The Bantams will also be without Aston Villa loanee Tyreik Wright after he was called u...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale says he's recovering his fitness and his joy for football after moving to MLS side LAFC over the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Gareth Bale has declared himself fitter and happier ahead of the World Cup with Wales, thanks to his summertime move to MLS club LAFC after nine years at Real Madrid. Despite a wonderful start to his time in Spain, by the end, he was subje...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a transfer offer for Flamengo midfield wonderkid Joao Gomes. The Reds recently made a late move to bring in Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus, but the club’s fans will surely be hoping to see further investment in midfield players in the near future. Liverpool look short of options in that department at the moment, with James Milner no longer at his b...Full Story »

Carlisle midfielder Jamie Devitt will miss the home game against AFC Wimbledon after being ruled out for several weeks.Devitt sustained a thigh injury in training last week after only recently returning to contention following a groin problem.Boss Paul Simpson will also be without striker Ryan Edmondson and defender Ben Barclay, who are both recovering from ankle injuries.Midfielder Callum Guy i...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson felt his side gifted Northampton the opening goal in a 2-0 defeat at Plough Lane.The Dons had just started to grow into the game when Jon Guthrie’s header somehow squeezed past Nik Tzanev’s legs before rolling agonisingly into the net.The hosts pushed for an equaliser, but it was 2-0 in the 69th minute when debutant Ryley Towler bundled Ali Koiki...Full Story »