Swansea boss Russell Martin praised the speed with which Joel Piroe has adapted to the English game after the striker’s match-winning contribution in a 1-0 win at Bristol City.Piroe, recruited from PSV this summer, settled the outcome on 19 minutes, breaking from midfield to score at the second attempt after his first effort came back off a post.It was enough to give Martin his first three...Full Story »

Joel Piroe’s first-half solo goal gave Swansea a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton GateThe striker, making his first Championship start, broke from midfield on 19 minutes and fired against a post, the ball rebounding back for him to net confidently at the second attempt from just inside the box.It was enough to give Russell Martin his first three-point haul as Swanse...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League home clash with Norwich on Saturday.The Belgium playmaker, who came off the bench in last Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Tottenham, has been troubled by an ankle problem and did not train on Friday.Ilkay Gundogan sustained a shoulder problem against Spurs but is set to be available, while Phil Foden continues his recovery from a f...Full Story »

Sunderland will again be without captain Corry Evans for the visit of AFC Wimbledon.The midfielder missed the midweek defeat to Burton and is set to be out of action for up to a fortnight with a hamstring injury.Ollie Younger will also be rested due to a hamstring niggle while fellow defender Arbenit Xhemajli remains a long-term absentee.Alex Pritchard will hope for more minutes as he builds tow...Full Story »

Following their recent capture of former Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Manchester City look set to continue their summer spending as they press ahead trying to sound out a new striker. The latest forward heavily linked with a summer switch to the Etihad is Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic – a player the Citizens are rumoured to have already spoken to and have now put an offer on the ...Full Story »

Andy King is a doubt for Bristol City’s Championship clash with Swansea.The former Leicester midfielder trudged out of the 3-2 league win at Reading with a knock, and will be assessed ahead of the Friday night encounter.Han-Noah Massengo will be waiting in the wings to step in should King fail to be fully fit in time.Joe Williams and Callum O’Dowda are back in training and could be i...Full Story »

Manchester City could be closing in on the biggest transfer in Premier League history. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane's move to Manchester City could be 'imminent' with the Premier League champions ready to match his £150million valuation, according to Sky Sports. Daniel Levy could bow down to Man City's financial power if the club meet his hefty transfer demands this month. Sky Spo...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson admitted that he was relieved to at last “get over the line” after his side had ended a 13-match winless run with a 3-2 Championship victory at Reading.Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin gave City a 2-0 lead early on only for Femi Azeez to reduce the deficit in the 19th minute.Weimann struck again seven minutes into the second half and although skippe...Full Story »

Bristol City’s 13-match run without a win, extending back to last season, was brought to a halt with a hard-earned 3-2 Championship victory at Reading.City started brightly and were two goals to the good within 14 minutes – Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin both striking from close range.But Reading gradually recovered and were rewarded when Femi Azeez hammered home in the 19th minute...Full Story »

Harry Kane is hoping Manchester City submit an official offer for his services sooner rather than later, according to reports. The England captain was left out of the matchday squad as Tottenham beat Pep Guardiola's side 1-0 on Sunday. Spurs rallied without their talisman and registered their fourth consecutive victory over City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kane still wants to leave hi...Full Story »

Reading could hand a debut to Tom Dele-Bashiru in the Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Bristol City.The Watford midfielder joined on a season-long loan last week but was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Preston.Ovie Ejaria is in line to return from a groin injury in time to be considered for selection by Royals boss Veljko Paunovic.Yakou Meite (knee) is a long-term abse...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon could have Paul Osew available for the visit of Gillingham.Full-back Osew missed the 3-3 draw against Bolton on Saturday after suffering concussion at Charlton last week.Forwards Aaron Pressley and Dapo Mebude may have earned themselves places in the starting line-up.The duo both came off the bench to score as the Dons came from 3-1 down to snatch a point at the weekend.Gillingham ...Full Story »

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola cited Euro 2020, COVID-19 and Kevin De Bruyne's lack of match fitness as reasons for the Blues' disappointing opening weekend defeat to Tottenham. Jack Grealish had some bright touches on his Premier League debut for City, but it was not enough to prevent them from leaving empty-handed. Guardiola's side missed a host of early chances to pile the pressure on S...Full Story »

Tottenham showed that life might not be too bad if Harry Kane does leave ​as they put in a rousing display to beat Manchester City 1-0.The future of Kane has been the major talking point of the summer as he is keen to move on this summer, with City his preferred destination, and his late return to training meant that he was not included in the matchday squad.It is understood Kane was in th...Full Story »

Despite last weekend’s disappointing 1-0 defeat in the Community Shield, confidence is high in the Manchester City camp as the club embark on the brand new Premier League season. The champions start their title defence away at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a blockbuster fixture which could see new record signing Jack Grealish perhaps handed his first league start for the Blues. Follow...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola has hit back at criticism of his side's lavish spending. The Premier League champions have forked out around £1.4bn on transfers in the last decade - more than any other club. Pep Guardiola has hit back at his critics Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed this week that City have 'no limits' in the transfer market, after they signed Jack Grealish for ...Full Story »

Neil Warnock celebrated a “fabulous” afternoon at the Riverside Stadium after his Middlesbrough side overcame Bristol City with a 2-1 Championship victory.Goals from summer signings Uche Ikpeazu and Matt Crooks, in the 38th and 70th minutes respectively, sealed three points for Boro.That was the perfect outcome for Warnock – despite City levelling through Andy King’s head...Full Story »

The Tottenham striker — who has told the club he wants to leave for City — returned to full training on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash. Harry Kane is a doubt to start for Tottenham against Man City Credit: Getty Nuno Espirito Santo will check on the forward's frame of mind before deciding whether to play the England ace Credit: Getty And Spurs boss Nuno will decid...Full Story »

Edinburgh City moved off the bottom of the cinch League Two table thanks to their first win of the season, a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Stenhousemuir.On-loan summer signing Ryan Shanley scored his first goal for the hosts as he slotted Robbie McIntyre’s assist home just after the half-hour mark for what proved to be the winner at Ainslie Park.Thomas Orr missed the chance to level matter...Full Story »