Arsenal are already identifying a Plan B to Mykhaylo Mudryk, who the Gunners were chasing extensively before he signed for Chelsea. The table toppers have made it clear that they are looking another attacker this month, as depth in their quest for a first title in 19 years. Mudryk of Shakhtar was the main target, with Arsenal unprepared to meet the €100 million asking price. After the ...Full Story »

Antonio Conte's future as Tottenham head coach has come under question amid the team's inconsistent run of form. WHAT HAPPENED? Tottenham were beaten 2-0 by north London rivals Arsenal on Sunday, their fifth defeat in 10 matches in all competitions. According to The Daily Mail, the Italian has come under pressure at Spurs as the club's bosses are reluctant to trigger their option to extend hi...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti denied that Real Madrid's 3-1 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Supercopa final was a "sporting humiliation" on Sunday, blaming individual errors and insisting the team would bounce back. Gavi put Barca ahead before Robert Lewandowski made it 2-0 and Pedri added a third goal after half-time, with Karim Benzema netting a late consolation strike for Madrid. The defeat is Madrid's ...Full Story »

IS Gerard Pique aiming a sly dig at ex Shakira? The ex-Barcelona ace, 35, had fans in hysterics when he turned up to his King's League in a modest Renault Twingo. Pique appears to be having a dig at his ex ShakiraCredit: Twitter @KingsLeague The Spain World Cup winner arrived at a car park filled with expensive motors in his budget motor - worth around £8,000. But it appears that he was...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has warned his players their task will only get harder as they attempt to build upon a first half of the season which has left them sitting third in the Premier League table.The Magpies climbed back above Manchester United after a nail-biting 1-0 home win over Fulham on Sunday which extended their unbeaten league run in the top flight to a club record-equalling 14 court...Full Story »

Cristiano Junior, the son of Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to join the Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia. WHAT HAPPENED? After leaving Manchester United by mutual consent in November, the elder Ronaldo recently signed for Saudi side Al-Nassr in a deal reportedly worth $75m (£61.1m) per year. His 12-year-old son has left United too and will now play at academy level in the Middle E...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince blamed his players for being too “passive” after half-time as they threw away a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Championship play-off rivals QPR.Two goals from on-loan Newcastle Jeff Hendrick gave dominant Reading a comfortable interval advantage.However, a revitalised QPR deservedly snatched a share of the points in the second half with a brace of goals from Tyle...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp said he “can’t remember a worse game” in his career as he apologised and took full responsibility for Liverpool’s thumping 3-0 Premier League defeat to Brighton.The Reds were outclassed at the Amex Stadium and suffered an emphatic loss following Solly March’s double and a late volley from substitute Danny Welbeck.Klopp’s stunned visitors had no re...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell says he can understand the frustration of the fans after his team went eight matches without a win following their 1-1 draw with Ross County.Boos rang out of Fir Park as the Steelmen threw away a lead and had to settle for a point with the Staggies.Motherwell broke the deadlock with 20 minutes remaining with Stuart McKinstry firing in a low drive from the edge o...Full Story »

Cardiff have sacked manager Mark Hudson following a 1-1 draw at home against Sky Bet Championship bottom club Wigan which left them just above the relegation zone.The Bluebirds took the lead in the 82nd minute through Callum O’Dowda and looked set for a crucial three points only to concede an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home.Hudson was v...Full Story »

Pete Wild was delighted with the draw that saw his Barrow side earn a well-deserved point in a 0-0 draw at Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient.Orient were able to record an eighth consecutive clean sheet at home but, at the opposite end of the pitch, they have managed just a single goal in their last five games.They did have two second-half penalty shouts turned down and drew three good sav...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mark Hudson has called for his players to “stand up” to the threat of relegation after their agonising 1-1 draw with Wigan.The Bluebirds conceded an equaliser in the sixth minute of added time when Latics striker Will Keane poked home from close range.Hudson’s side had taken the lead in the 82nd minute thanks to a volley from Irish winger Callum O’Dowda an...Full Story »

An equaliser deep into stoppage-time by striker Will Keane rescued a point for Wigan in a 1-1 draw with Cardiff.The Bluebirds looked set for a vital victory after Irish wing Callum O’Dowda scored with a side-footed volley from a Jaden Philogene cross in the 82nd minute.But, with the Cardiff City Stadium crowd getting ready to roar their approval of a first win in nine matches, Keane scramb...Full Story »

Everton’s board of directors were ordered to stay away from Goodison Park due to perceived security risks but what they missed was their relegation-threatened team plunging into further trouble after a 2-1 defeat to bottom side Southampton.In an unprecedented move the executives did not attend after offensive messages – including death threats to chairman Bill Kenwright – were ...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson was devastated to see St Mirren leave Tynecastle with a 1-0 defeat to Hearts after what he felt was his team’s best performance of the season.The Buddies boss was particularly frustrated that referee David Munro was not invited by VAR to take a look at an 86th-minute incident in which Jambos defender Kye Rowles handled the ball in his own box.The result means St Mirren hav...Full Story »

This is because 18-year-old sensation Andreas Schjelderup has moved to Benfica. Andreas Schjelderup has scored 10 goals in 17 games for Nordsjalland Credit: Getty Schjelderup, who plays for Danish side Nordsjælland, has reportedly agreed to move to Portugal for £12.5million plus 20 per cent of any future sale. Benfica representatives are apparently set to fly to Copenhagen to finali...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed he had a premonition Manchester City would crash out of the Carabao Cup following his side’s shock 2-0 quarter-final loss at Premier League strugglers Southampton.First-half goals from Saints pair Sekou Mara and Moussa Djenepo stunned the eight-time winners on an extraordinary evening at St Mary’s.Guardiola once again began with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyn...Full Story »

Joao Felix has been granted permission by Atletico Madrid to undergo a medical in London as his loan move to Chelsea nears completion, sources have told ESPN. Sources have told ESPN that Felix signed a new contract with Atletico until 2027 ahead of the loan move before accepting a move to Chelsea, with both clubs in advanced talks over a deal for the Portugal forward to join the Premier Leagu...Full Story »

FRANCESCO TOTTI'S new girlfriend made sure he didn't suffer from the January blues by stripping off on the beach. The Roma legend is now dating Noemi Bocchi following his split with his Italian model and TV presenter wife, Ilary Blasi. Francesco Totti's girlfriend Noemi Bocchi stunned on a recent trip to the beachCredit: The Mega Agency The 46-year-old went public with their relationship in O...Full Story »

Eddie Howe guided Newcastle into the League Cup semi-finals and admitted their 47-year wait for a crack at the trophy had been too long coming.Goals from Dan Burn and Joelinton secured a 2-0 quarter-final victory over Leicester at St James’ Park and booked the Magpies their first last-four place since 1976, when they went on to lose in the final.Howe, 45, was not born at the time and is re...Full Story »