Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder praised his side’s response to Tuesday’s defeat to Sheffield United after their goalless draw with Millwall at the Den.Both sides had chances to win the game in a competitive affair between two sides chasing the play-offs, but neither could find the all-important breakthrough and both had to settle for a point.The draw leaves Middlesbrough just one poi...Full Story »

Thomas Frank insists signing Christian Eriksen was never a gamble after the Dane inspired Brentford to a 2-0 victory over Burnley.Former Tottenham midfielder Eriksen, signed on a free transfer in January eight months after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020, had a hand in two late goals for Ivan Toney.With five minutes remaining Eriksen, starting his second match for the Bees, ...Full Story »

Christian Pulisic and Cesar Azpilicueta are doubts for Chelsea ahead of Sunday’s match against Newcastle at Stamford Bridge.Pulisic missed Thursday’s 3-1 win at Norwich because of illness while Azpilicueta was withdrawn at half-time at Carrow Road because of stomach problems, leaving the pair’s involvement against the Magpies uncertain.Reece James is expected to be unavailable ...Full Story »

Brentford will have Kristoffer Ajer and Christian Norgaard available for Saturday’s visit of Burnley.The duo were forced off with knocks in last weekend’s 3-1 win at Norwich but have been passed fit by boss Thomas Frank.Bees only absentee will be midfielder Josh Dasilva, who will serve the second match of his three-game suspension for a sending off against Newcastle last month.Burnle...Full Story »

January signings Bruno Guimaraes and Chris Wood scored their first Newcastle goals to help fire Eddie Howe’s side to a sixth win in seven games with a 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary’s.Wood ended his longest goal drought in more than six years of 14 games to cancel out Stuart Armstrong’s goal before Guimaraes bagged the winner with a sublime piece of solo skill.Newcastle ha...Full Story »

The Chelsea centre-back, 25, is out of contract at Stamford Bridge at the end of the season. Andreas Christensen looks set to join Barcelona on a free transfer this summer Credit: Reuters After failing to agree an extension with the Blues, he looks on course to leave as a free agent after ten years on the books. And Barcelona have wasted no time in arranging a Bosman deal for him to arrive at...Full Story »

Chris Wilder suffered a miserable return to Bramall Lane as Sheffield United swept aside Middlesbrough 4-1 to maintain their promotion challenge.Wilder received a great reception from the United supporters having led the club from League One to the Premier League during his time in charge.Goals from Sander Berge, Billy Sharp, Jack Robinson and Morgan Gibbs-White secured victory for the Blades, w...Full Story »

Norwich defender Brandon Williams made a hilarious U-turn after realising the player who had just taken him down was Christian Eriksen. Eriksen, who was making his first start for Brentford in the crunch clash at the bottom of the Premier League table following his cardiac arrest last year, hauled Williams down as he tried to break away with the ball. As they fell to the floor the former Totte...Full Story »

Chris Wilder believes his Middlesbrough team showed a different side after emerging from a tough afternoon against Luton with three points and a Sky Bet Championship play-off spot.Boro won for the eighth home league game in a row for the first time in a single season since the 1997-98 promotion campaign.It was enough to lift them up into the final play-off place and above Luton, who had started ...Full Story »

Christopher Missilou’s second-half equaliser clinched Oldham a vital point in their fight against relegation from League Two in a battling 2-2 draw at Crawley.After Hallam Hope’s opener for the Latics, two goals in three minutes from Ashley Nadesan put Crawley on course for victory before Frenchman Missilou struck with 20 minutes remaining to make it seven games unbeaten under boss J...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen received a standing ovation as he made his first appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest eight months ago at Euro 2020.  Eriksen got a rousing reception from both sets of supporters when he was introduced to Brentford vs. Newcastle United in the 52nd minute.  Newcastle players even showed their respect, applauding the Danish midfielder onto the pitch. Erik...Full Story »

Thomas Frank is convinced Christian Eriksen will help steer Brentford clear of relegation after the midfielder completed his emotional return to football. The former Tottenham and Inter Milan star received a huge ovation as he came off the bench in the 52nd minute, 259 days after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Denmark’s Euro 2020 match against Finland. The 30-year-old w...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen completed his emotional return to football as he made his Brentford debut as a second-half substitute against Newcastle – but the visitors took the Premier League points with a 2-0 win.The former Tottenham and Inter Milan midfielder received a huge ovation as he came off the bench in the 52nd minute, 259 days after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Denmark&rs...Full Story »

Veteran forward Chris Porter headed in the late winner as bottom side Crewe ended their run of seven defeats with a 2-1 victory at Cheltenham.Porter, 38, also set up the opener for Chris Long before Kion Etete levelled for the home side early in the second half.Crewe took the lead after 19 minutes through Long’s fine finish after Porter nodded a high ball into his path.Tom Lowery saw an ef...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen should make his Brentford debut in Saturday’s Premier League match against Newcastle.The Denmark international has built up his match fitness in behind-closed-doors fixtures and is in line to make a first competitive appearance since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch at Euro 2020 in June last year.Bees striker Ivan Toney has recovered from a calf issue, while defend...Full Story »

Chris Wilder has urged Middlesbrough’s players to keep on going after a seventh consecutive home win lifted them back into the Sky Bet Championship’s top six.Boro came from behind to beat West Brom, who are still searching for a first win under Steve Bruce, 2-1 on Teesside.The Baggies took the lead in the 28th minute when Jayson Molumby pounced on a loose ball in the area during a di...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder could hand Riley McGree his first start for the club in the home game against West Brom.McGree, signed from US side Charlotte FC in January after his loan spell at Birmingham, made his second appearance off the bench in Saturday’s defeat at Bristol City.Fellow midfielder Matt Crooks will start a two-game ban after reaching 10 yellow cards this season and McG...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder felt their comprehensive 4-1 win over Derby capped off a great week for the football club.Boro moved into the Championship play-off places at the end of a nine-day spell in which they knocked Manchester United out of the FA Cup and drew at promotion rivals QPR.Isaiah Jones produced three first-half assists at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday as a Lee Buchanan ...Full Story »

Chris Forino-Joseph’s late header saw 10-man Wycombe secure a deserved point from a 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw at Lincoln.Forino-Joseph netted in the 85th minute to cancel out Liam Cullen’s first goal for the Imps, scored in the fifth minute when the loanee stroked the ball home following a well-worked corner routine.Wycombe exerted plenty of pressure in the second half but it was t...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen got the biggest cheer of the day before Brentford were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace.Eriksen was introduced to the Bees supporters on the pitch ahead of kick-off, eight months to the day since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.The Denmark international, who has signed a six-month deal with Brentford, is expected to play in a behind-closed-doors friendly next week befo...Full Story »