Steven Gerrard has released a statement after his sacking by Aston Villa on Thursday night. The Liverpool legend oversaw a torrid start to the season with Villa looming just one spot above the league's relegation zone having lost six of their opening 11 games. Thursday's defeat at Fulham was the last chance for Gerrard to prove he was the best man for job, and was given his marching orders b...Full Story »

TalkSport claims the former Blues midfielder, 43, is high on the Baggies’ list as they search for Steve Bruce’s successor. Former Chelsea No2 Jody Morris has held talks over the vacant West Brom job Credit: Getty He was axed earlier this month after winning just one of 13 games in the Championship. SunSport exclusively revealed West Brom were initially hoping to land Gary Rowett f...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was too angry with his side’s first-half performance to celebrate the goals in their comeback win over Hibernian with or without the delays caused by VAR checks.All three goals were checked as Saints beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road in the video technology’s introduction to the cinch Premiership.Hibs led through a 35th-minute Mykola Kuhare...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson will leave it to closer to kick-off to finalise his St Mirren squad for the visit of Dundee United in the cinch Premiership.The Buddies boss has a couple of players nursing knocks and bruises and they will be assessed.Attacker Toyosi Olusanya is out for a period of time with a broken toe.United will be at full strength for the trip to Paisley.But head coach Liam Fox has hinted h...Full Story »

Everton have no new injury issues to contend with heading into Saturday’s home clash with Crystal Palace.Boss Frank Lampard has expressed his hope that Nathan Patterson, back in training after an ankle issue, will be fit for the trip to Fulham another week down the line. Fellow defenders Yerry Mina (calf) and Ben Godfrey (broken leg) remain sidelined, as does Andros Townsend (ACL).It remai...Full Story »

Emerson Royal will return for Tottenham when Newcastle visit in the Premier League on Sunday.The right-back has not played in the league since his red card at Arsenal earlier this month, but has now served his three-match suspension.Fellow Brazilian Richarlison (calf) remains sidelined and Spurs boss Antonio Conte will again be without Dejan Kulusevski, who has not played for the club since Sept...Full Story »

POP STAR Shakira has appeared to take shots at ex Gerard Pique in her new song. The pair split earlier this year and the singer's newest hit is filled with references to the "narcissism" and "cold as Christmas" attitude of a man in the song. Shakira and Pique broke up after a over a decade togetherCredit: Getty Fans have been quick to point out similarities between the man in the song and Piq...Full Story »

Blackburn could welcome back Harry Pickering for the visit of Birmingham.Defender Pickering sat out Tuesday night’s win over Sunderland due to fatigue.Daniel Ayala is due back in training after missing two matches having picked up an injury against Wigan.Sam Barnes remains a long-term absentee with cruciate ligament damage.Birmingham have no new injuries and could stick with the side which...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has accepted he will be out of a job if he doesn't win trophies this season after a difficult week for the Catalan club. Barca were held to a 3-3 draw by Inter Milan at Camp Nou last week and will be knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages if the Serie A side beat Viktoria Plzen later this month. They were then beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid at the B...Full Story »

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany admitted he was annoyed at conceding a “cheap” goal after they missed the chance to regain top spot in the Sky Bet Championship after being held to a 1-1 draw by Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson handed the Clarets a 74th-minute lead just four minutes after coming off the bench.The Iceland international struck with a cu...Full Story »

Hull caretaker boss Andy Dawson was pleased that his side’s improved performance resulted in a 3-1 win on the road at Blackpool.Ryan Longman, Greg Docherty and Regan Slater all netted for the Tigers in a convincing display, with Kenny Dougall having briefly put the hosts back on level terms in the first half after Longman’s opener.And Dawson had nothing but praise for his players aft...Full Story »

Hull leap-frogged opponents Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to an impressive 3-1 away win.The Tigers deservedly secured their first away success of the campaign, and a long-awaited first victory at this level at Bloomfield Road since way back in 1974.A second win for caretaker boss Andy Dawson will also improve his chances of getting the Hull job permanently, while for opposit...Full Story »

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez’s first Anfield goal capped an impressive individual performance as a 1-0 win over West Ham was secured thanks to Alisson Becker’s penalty save. The 23-year-old, a summer arrival in a £64million deal which with add-ons could eventually make him a club-record signing, has had a disjointed start to his Liverpool career but is already becoming some...Full Story »

Burnley missed the chance to regain top spot in the Sky Bet Championship after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resolute Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Johann Berg Gudmundsson handed the Clarets a 74th-minute lead just four minutes after coming off the bench.But Scott Hogan equalised just six minutes later to give John Eustace’s side a deserved point.The point for Vincent Kompany’s...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy's friend's alleged rape victim has denied being proud of sex with Jack Grealish A woman denied claims she was "proud" of having sex with Jack Grealish after she was allegedly raped by a friend of Benjamin Mendy. The alleged victim, who was 23 at the time, said she was raped by Louis Saha Matturie, 41, on a booze run to a local petrol station on August 23 last year. Matturie was ...Full Story »

MASON Greenwood will spend more than a month behind bars after he was today denied bail over attempted rape, assault and coercive control charges. The Man Utd striker, 21, has already been held in custody for two nights after he was charged on Saturday. Mason Greenwood is appearing in court todayCredit: PA Greenwood was pictured arriving in a prison vanCredit: Splash He was supported by his ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY stars Kevin de Bruyne and Ederson were joined by their stunning significant others on a glamorous red carpet at this evening's Ballon d'Or ceremony. The City duo looked proud as punch as they posed for pictures with their partners in Paris. Man City star Ederson and his Wag Lais Moraes led the way on the Ballon d'Or red carpetCredit: EPA Kevin de Bruyne was joined by wife Mich...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has confirmed Richarlison will be fit for the World Cup despite the club still waiting on the full extent of a calf injury sustained during Saturday's 2-0 win over Everton. The Brazil forward was on crutches and in tears after the game, telling ESPN Brazil he feared that "the realisation of my dream" to play at a World Cup was at risk. However, initial tests have been more positi...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal had overcome their toughest examination of the season so far after a 1-0 win at Leeds kept them top of the Premier League.Bukayo Saka’s thumping first-half finish was enough to clinch the Gunners their ninth win in 10 league games, while Leeds missed a penalty and had another spot-kick decision overturned in stoppage time.Both decisions came after VAR intervention...Full Story »

Birmingham boss John Eustace praised his players for maintaining their focus despite a delayed kick-off to the 2-0 win at Hull because of a problem with one of the goals.Referee Leigh Doughty had spotted the goal at the North Stand end of the MKM Stadium was two inches too tall but Birmingham did not let that bother them.Birmingham’s goals came courtesy of a Troy Deeney penalty in the firs...Full Story »