Tom Bloxham and Matthew Pennington scored the goals that saw Shrewsbury secure a first win in 10 games in a 2-0 victory over Burton.The Shrews had slipped dangerously close to League One’s bottom four during their winless run but victory over an inconsistent Burton provided some much-needed breathing space, moving them six points above the relegation zone.A cagey first half saw chances at ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta refused to get carried away in the race for the Premier League top four after Arsenal beat Brentford as he admitted losing the reverse fixture had left a “scar” on his side.The Gunners ran out 2-1 winners as a frustrating first half gave way to goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka, with Christian Norgaard scoring a last-gasp consolation for the visitors.The victor...Full Story »

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte said his players have to be able to survive his demands if they are to develop a winning mentality after another disappointing result.Spurs saw their hopes of a top-four finish suffer a huge blow with a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves, who overtook them in the table after scoring two goals inside the first 20 minutes.The visitors’ win, courtesy of goals from Ra...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough scored the only goal as Altrincham claimed a first win in 15 games with a 1-0 victory over King’s Lynn in the National League.There was an early blow for Altrincham as on-loan forward Chris Conn-Clarke was taken off on a stretcher after 15 minutes but they had a chance to take the lead just after the half-hour mark as Josh Coulson was deemed to have handled in the box.Dan Mo...Full Story »

Leyton Orient will look to collect their first win in more than two months against League Two play-off hopefuls Salford.Kenny Jackett’s men have picked up just two points from eight matches since beating Swindon at home on December 7.The O’s suffered a 1-0 stoppage-time defeat on Tuesday at Exeter, where Dan Happe dislocated his knee to rule him out for the long-term.Jackett expects ...Full Story »

Mansfield could hand a debut to on-loan Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff in Tuesday night’s Sky Bet League Two match against Colchester.Longstaff, 21, joined the Stags on deadline day, having spent the earlier part of the campaign in Scotland with Aberdeen.Veteran former Sheffield United and Brighton winger Jamie Murphy has joined on loan from Hibernian until the end of the season.Midf...Full Story »

Roy Hodgson told his Watford players to build on a first Premier League clean sheet in 31 attempts after they frustrated relegation rivals Burnley but warned them it would be “foolish” to think they have solved their defensive problems.Hodgson’s first game in charge of the Hornets yielded a point in horrible conditions as Turf Moor was battered by heavy rain and wind, but an of...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill is dreaming of FA Cup glory after Stoke progressed to the fifth round with a 2-0 win versus Wigan.The 2011 runners-up opened the scoring inside 14 minutes when debutant Josh Maja – a midweek loan signing from Bordeaux – converted from close range after a slip by Latics defender Jason Kerr.Backed by over 4,000 travelling fans, the visitors gradually grew into the...Full Story »

Jack Grealish has said goodbye to his famous long hair and headband look with the Man City star posting a picture of a much shorter hair-style during the winter break Jack Grealish has ditched his famous long locks and iconic hairband over the winter break. The Manchester City star is known for his appearance on the field as much as he is for his superb ability, sporting trademark low-cut sock...Full Story »

Nigel Clough is hoping surprise transfer deadline day loan signing Matty Longstaff can freshen up a tired Mansfield midfield following a 0-0 draw at Harrogate.The Stags’ club record run of eight successive league victories ended at a windswept Wetherby Road, with Clough admitting the exertions of that impressive winning streak might be taking its toll.Longstaff, recruited from Newcastle, d...Full Story »

Neil Harris’s first game in charge of Gillingham saw his side secure a first win in 15 League One matches as they beat fellow strugglers Crewe 1-0 at Priestfield.Having conceded four goals from penalties in their 7-2 defeat to Oxford on Saturday, Danny Lloyd scored the Gills’ winner from the spot in the 17th minute after Stuart O’Keefe’s shot had been handled in the area ...Full Story »

Ali Crawford netted a late winner for St Johnstone at 10-man Livingston as Callum Davidson’s side picked up their first win in 13 games.The Lions had looked more threatening after the break but Crawford was on hand to tuck away Glenn Middleton’s cut back in the 90th minute.The away team had taken the lead through Callum Hendry but Bruce Anderson pulled Livingston level before the bre...Full Story »

Antonio Conte's Tottenham could be waiting for quite a while to receive their £10million windfall from Dele Alli as he edges closer to a move to Everton on Deadline Day Tottenham could be waiting for a while to receive their initial £10million from Everton as part of the Dele Alli deal. Dele Alli looks finally set to leave North London after playing a bit-part role for the Lilywhites...Full Story »

Jackson Longridge is a doubt for Livington’s cinch Premiership clash with St Johnstone on Tuesday night.The Livi defender sustained a cut above the eye against Hibernian on Saturday and will be assessed.New signing Sebastian Soto has a niggle on his knee and will not be ready.St Johnstone could hand a debut to former Hibernian midfielder Melker Hallberg but deadline-day signing Theo Bair w...Full Story »

Sean Long is out for Cheltenham’s clash with League One leaders Wigan.The full-back suffered a groin injury early in the 1-0 defeat at Rotherham on Saturday.Charlie Raglan is fit and striker Alfie May should also shake off a knock after coming off against the Millers.George Lloyd and Ellis Chapman remain out for Michael Duff’s Robins.Callum Lang could miss several crucial Wigan games...Full Story »

ENGLAND stars Harry Maguire and Jordan Pickford got the chance to put their boots away and get their clubs out as they played a round of golf with Shane Lowry in Dubai on Monday. Irish pro Lowry posted an Instagram photo of himself, his doubles partner Brian Moran, and the two Prem stars at the Els Club at Dubai Sports City. Shane Lowry, Harry Maguire, Jordan Pickford and Brian Moran at the El...Full Story »

Dover claimed their first win of the season thanks to a second-half strike from Alfie Pavey to deliver their first victory in 25 attempts at the Perry’s Crabble Stadium.After an evenly contested first-half where neither side threatened to break the deadlock, two half-chances fell in the way of Eastleigh just after the break but neither were converted.The home side then made the decisive br...Full Story »

St Mirren ended their 11-game run without a win by beating Dundee United 2-1 at Tannadice in the cinch Premiership.The Buddies opened the scoring in the first half with a superbly created and well taken goal by Jay Henderson, before making it two after the break thanks to Eamonn Brophy.United pulled one back courtesy of an Alan Power own goal but the Buddies held on to take all three points.Home...Full Story »

Brighton duo Shane Duffy and Adam Lallana are major doubts for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea due to respective ankle and hamstring injuries.Captain Lewis Dunk is closing in on a return from a knee problem but will not be involved, while midfielders Enock Mwepu (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (Africa Cup of Nations) also remain unavailable.Full-back Tariq Lamptey is fit to take ...Full Story »

The Argentine has spoken out for the first time since testing positive Lionel Messi and wife, Antonela Roccuzzo Having tested positive for COVID-19 and seeing his return to Paris delayed after the Christmas holidays, Lionel Messi is finally on the road to recovery.?The Argentine was unable to get back to Europe on time after the holiday period having come down with the virus, ruling him out of...Full Story »