Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is a credit to their academy players that his side have emerged unscathed from a difficult January to lead the Premier League by five points.The 4-1 victory over Chelsea was the Reds’ sixth win in seven matches in the month, with the other a draw in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final at Fulham having gone into the game with a lead from the h...Full Story »

Premier League leaders Liverpool restored their five-point advantage with a 4-1 win over Chelsea on a memorable night for youngster Conor Bradley and a typically frustrating one for Darwin Nunez.With Manchester City beating Burnley and Arsenal winning on Tuesday, victory in the first of their major double-header – a trip to the Emirates is up next – was imperative but Jurgen Klopp&rs...Full Story »

Al-Nassr midfielder Seko Fofana has joined Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq on loan, replacing Jordan Henderson. WHAT HAPPENED?The 28-year-old is presently playing for Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations. After a 1-1 draw against Senegal in extra time, Fofana's side advanced to the round of eight with a shootout victory. He'll join Al-Ettifaq on a six-month loan upon his return to Saudi Arabi...Full Story »

Barcelona have contacted Arsenal midfielder Jorginho regarding a summer move. The Catalan giants are not in the best financial situation, but are also seeking reinforcements. Per Sport, the La Liga champions made contact with the Italian and his agency regarding a free transfer move. Jorginho is out of contract in the summer, which means that he can sign for free when the season ends. He c...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola said he will take "many things" into consideration before he decides whether to extend his contract at Manchester City. The Man City manager has a contract at the Etihad Stadium until 2025 and is set to decide on his future later this year. Guardiola, who saw rival Jurgen Klopp announce his departure from Liverpool last week citing a lack of energy to do the job, said he "feels...Full Story »

Paris Saint Germain are once again showing their interest in Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford. The England international is currently being reprimanded by the Red Devils, after he was caught partying in a nightclub in Belfast. Rashford, 26, was reportedly fined two-weeks wages for his ill-advised night out. However, his recent indiscretion does not appear to have intimidated the Lig...Full Story »

Real Madrid are seeking WRITTEN guarantees from Kylian Mbappe before moving to sign the PSG striker. Off contract in June, Mbappe is set to inform PSG his decision to leave next month. Ok Diario says Real Madrid know that Mbappé is willing, this time, to make the move, even if in exchange he must waive a huge loyalty bonus. PSG are also making a mega offer of renewal of €650 milli...Full Story »

Andre Onana is 'considering' his international future again due to barely playing for Cameroon at AFCON amid a feud with FA president Samuel Eto'o. WHAT HAPPENED?The goalkeeper played just once in his country's four games in the Africa Cup of Nations as they fell to Nigeria in the last 16 of the competition on Saturday. Now, the Daily Mail claims the 27-year-old's lack of game time and an ong...Full Story »

Karim Benzema will 'remain' at Al-Ittihad despite transfer links with Manchester United and Chelsea. WHAT HAPPENED?David Ornstein of The Athletic reports the 36-year-old will not be leaving the Saudi Pro League side this month. The report adds Lyon were exploring a move for their former striker in the January transfer window, just six months after the veteran, who was also linked with Chelsea...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted there was little his side could do to stop influential Crystal Palace duo Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze after the pair lifted the hosts to a 3-2 victory at Selhurst Park.A frenetic first 30 minutes in south London started in stunning fashion with Ben Brereton Diaz’s opener inside the first 21 seconds, cancelled out by Eze via Olise’s assis...Full Story »

David Martindale admitted his interest in signing Inverness midfielder David Carson after Livingston came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Ross County at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Simon Murray gave the Staggies the lead after 28 minutes but that was cancelled out by Livi midfielder Scott Pittman just before the break.Murray fired in a second in the 85th minute but Livi substitute Dan MacKay leve...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca admitted he did not want Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to leave, but said the player’s future was now a matter for the club.Dewsbury-Hall scored the opening goal after only three minutes as Leicester moved 10 points clear at the top of the Championship thanks to a 3-1 victory over Swansea.The midfielder is thought to be a January transfer target for Brighton, but Lei...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Barry Robson remained in bullish mood after a 1-1 cinch Premiership draw with Dundee saw the pressure on his position ramped up further.Chants of “We want Robson out” were among the cleaner of those heard around Pittodrie at the end of another disappointing performance, though the clouds briefly cleared after Bojan Miovski converted a first-half spot-kick.Ester Sokler s...Full Story »

Rob Edwards predicted striker Elijah Adebayo has a “high ceiling” to what he can achieve after Luton’s hat-trick hero helped his side to a 4-0 win against Brighton at Kenilworth Road.The 26-year-old has now scored eight goals in the Premier League this season, with Luton moving out of the bottom three for the first time in nearly two months following the victory.Adebayo scored ...Full Story »

Elgin earned an important three points in the fight for cinch League Two safety as they came from behind to beat bottom side Clyde 2-1.Clyde – who now sit seven points from safety – hit the front in the seventh minute when Liam Scullion’s volley deflected into the back of the net.City equalised two minutes later through Russell Dingwall and Elgin found the winner in the 79th mi...Full Story »

Lee Ashcroft’s back-post header earned Dundee a point to move them into the cinch Premiership top six in a Pittodrie draw that will do nothing to ease the pressure on Aberdeen boss Barry Robson.The Dons’ hopes of matching last term’s third-place finish have been all but extinguished before January is out, with their form being patchy at best.And while Bojan Miovski’s firs...Full Story »

Ellis Simms scored a late equaliser but Coventry’s three-match winning run came to an end with a 2-2 draw against Bristol City.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s seventh goal of the season put the Sky Blues ahead with a rare foray forward in the first half before Rob Dickie equalised on the stroke of half-time.Nahki Wells put the Robins ahead for the first time with a smart finish with seven minut...Full Story »

Dion Pereira hit a fine late equaliser as Dagenham came from behind to earn a share of the spoils at Vanarama National League rivals Solihull.The hosts had looked on course for victory after Josh Kelly’s second-half penalty but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Pereira’s solo strike.With little to separate the sides it was Solihull who took the lead from the spot, Kelly dusting hims...Full Story »

Kwame Thomas scored a last-gasp equaliser as Aldershot squandered a two-goal lead before coming back to draw 3-3 with Wealdstone.Aldershot opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Josh Stokes slipped through to Jack Barham, who coolly slotted past Marcus Dewhurst to make it 1-0.The Shots doubled their advantage four minutes later when captain Lorent Tolaj collected a pass from Ryan Glover befo...Full Story »

Arsenal overcame a sluggish first-half performance to cut the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to two points after a 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest.The Gunners looked toothless in the first half, but rallied to register three big points thanks to goals from Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka.The result leaves them on the coattails of Liverpool, who can extend their lead back to five points again...Full Story »