Stoke will check on defender Phil Jagielka as they prepare for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship match against Coventry.Jagielka needed treatment for a head injury during the home defeat by Rotherham on Tuesday night and continues to be assessed.Midfielder Will Smallbone missed the Rotherham game through an unspecified injury, so Liam Delap could retain his place in the starting XI.Midfielde...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 »

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 »

Jonny Evans will miss Leicester’s clash with Leeds on Thursday.The defender sat out last weekend’s draw against Crystal Palace with a calf injury and has not yet recovered, while fellow centre-back Caglar Soyuncu is a major doubt because of a knee problem.The Foxes will also be without key man James Maddison, who serves a one-match ban having been booked for the fifth time this seaso...Full Story »

Fulham are expected to be without Kenny Tete for the visit of Aston Villa.The full-back has had a number of setbacks in his recovery from injury and is not expected to be fit enough to feature on Thursday.Aleksandar Mitrovic is likely to be fully fit despite saying he was in pain during Fulham’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, while Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon remain out with injuries.Came...Full Story »

West Brom caretaker head coach Richard Beale insisted the club’s next manager inherits a strong squad to climb the Sky Bet Championship after Bristol City beat them 2-0 at The Hawthorns.Goals from Joe Williams and Nahki Wells clinched City’s second win in eight outings, moving them six places up the table to 11th.Wells made the first goal and scored the second – his seventh of ...Full Story »

Inverness remain level on points with Scottish Championship leaders Partick Thistle despite a 1-0 home defeat to Hamilton Academical.Despite trailing their hosts by 13 points prior to kick-off, it was ninth-placed Hamiltonwho left with all three points from the clash.Andrew Winter scored the only goal of the game in the 22nd minute after capitalising on a low cross to slot home.It was Winter&rsq...Full Story »

Dunfermline maintained their unbeaten start to the cinch League One season with a 2-0 win over Clyde.The visitors took the lead in the 15th minute when Craig Wighton was played in by Matthew Todd before slotting home for his side’s opener.The provider turned goalscorer for his side’s second with a strike from distance to secure all three points.Juan Alegria scored twice Falkirk maint...Full Story »

Anthony Martial will be absent when Manchester United host Tottenham but Christian Eriksen could return against his former club.Forward Martial remains out with a back complaint and playmaker Eriksen returned to training on Tuesday after illness saw him miss Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle.Scott McTominay (suspension) and Martin Dubravka (ineligible) return to the fold, but Harry Maguire,...Full Story »

Brentford will be without Aaron Hickey for the visit of west London rivals Chelsea.The Scotland full-back has an ankle problem which will keep him out until after the World Cup.Christian Norgaard is still out after an Achilles injury but he is running again. Pontus Jansson (hamstring) and Thomas Strakosha (ankle) are also sidelined.Thiago Silva is a doubt for Chelsea as the Blues manage the 38-y...Full Story »

Newcastle defender Fabian Schar is expected to be fit for Wednesday night’s Premier League clash with Everton at St James’ Park.The Switzerland international, who has been nursing a foot injury, limped off late in Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Manchester United, but is likely to retain his place in the squad.Joe Willock has recovered from the illness which reduced him to the role of lat...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says his team-mates are 'hungry' for success under new manager Erik ten Hag. WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester United goalkeeper has explained how he thinks the Red Devils are improving under their new manager. Ten Hag suffered a tough start to life at Man Utd, opening up with Premier League defeats to Brentford and Brighton, but the team have gone on to ...Full Story »

Liverpool reportedly want to bring Declan Rice to Anfield – but they could face stiff competition from several of their domestic rivals. Rice has long been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs – with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City also rumoured as potential destinations for the West Ham skipper. According to Football Insider, Liverpool were keen on Ric...Full Story »

Swansea forward Joel Piroe will sit out Tuesday night’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading through suspension.Piroe is banned after being sent off for lashing out at midfielder Josh Cullen during Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Burnley.Defender Ryan Manning will be assessed after missing the game at Turf Moor through injury.However, midfielder Joe Allen and forward Jamie Paterson will ...Full Story »

Luis Lopes was the star attraction as Aberdeen beat Hearts 2-0 to move up to fourth in the cinch Premiership.The Cape Verde striker put the Dons ahead in the 74th minute and then set up his side’s second goal for Vicente Besuijen five minutes later to seal the win.Aberdeen lined up in a revamped 3-5-2 formation after their defeat to Dundee United last week, with Lopes partnering top-scorer...Full Story »

Declan Rice denied Ralph Hasenhuttl a much-needed win as West Ham snatched a 1-1 draw at Southampton.Saints boss Hasenhuttl has come under increasing pressure after a run of four straight defeats and 15 losses in their last 21 matches.The Austrian saw his side arrest that particular slide thanks to a first Premier League goal from Romain Perraud.But Southampton were clinging on at the end after ...Full Story »

DAVID BECKHAM'S son Romeo has joined a host of superstar footballers by choosing A-Star Barbers for a haircut. A clip of the 20-year-old Inter Miami forward was posted on social media after he had his trim completed. A-Star Barbers showed off Romeo's haircut on social media And the barbers' Instagram account added the caption: "Nice to meet you bro ✌️ @romeobeckham." A-Star Barbers have a re...Full Story »

Declan Rice has no intention of signing a new West Ham contract this season regardless of the offer as the midfielder looks for a move to a Champions League club. The Hammers have offered the 23-year-old multiple new deals, including a jaw-dropping offer worth £200,000-a-week that would run for eight years, states Football Insider. The England international’s current deal at the Lon...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady heaped praise on his players after his side was reduced to 10 men in their goalless draw at fellow League Two high-flyers Leyton Orient.Ben Fox was given his marching orders after 48 minutes for a foul on Orient midfielder Craig Clay and Brady was left incredulous at the decision.“Words cannot describe that decision to be honest and it’s probably best if...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darrell Clarke praised his side’s second-half comeback after they snatched a point in a 2-2 draw with Forest Green.Two first-half headed goals from Myles Peart-Harris and Baily Cargill left Vale dumbfounded after they controlled possession.Vale remained determined and found the net through substitute Mipo Odubeko in the 78th minute with what was their 15th attempt on goal...Full Story »