Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer secured a shock return to Old Trafford for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer as he continues to build a squad capable of competing for Premier League and Champions League honours. But that transfer has seen Edinson Cavani slip down the Red Devils pecking order. Ronaldo has been his usual self since returning to the club where he made his name and struck a...Full Story »

Mansfield will be without James Perch for the rest of the season after a scan revealed he has suffered a fractured skull.The 35-year-old has missed the last four games after picking up the injury in training in late August and a visit to a specialist in midweek revealed the worst-case scenario.Manager Nigel Clough told the club’s website: “It’s devastating news for both James a...Full Story »

Doncaster captain Tom Anderson is expected to return to the starting line-up in the home game against Morecambe.Centre-half Anderson has missed the last four matches due to an ankle injury sustained in last month’s home draw against Portsmouth.On-loan Newcastle winger Rodrigo Vilca and forward Joe Dodoo are hoping to make their first appearances for the club.Striker Tiago Cukur, on loan fr...Full Story »

The Spaniard is confident that the Gunners will come through a testing period as a stronger collective unit Arsenal's poor start to the season could end up being "really good for the club", according to Mikel Arteta, who insists he "can see a lot of light" at the end of the tunnel at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners sat rock bottom of the Premier League table after the first three fixtures of t...Full Story »

Northampton will again be without defender Sid Nelson for their game against Swindon at the PTS Academy Stadium.The 25-year-old suffered an ACL tear and a meniscus tear in training last week and will be out of action long term.Jack Sowerby made his first appearance for the Cobblers in their 1-0 win over Newport last week and could line up in midfield once again.Ali Koiki will be looking to start...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson could barely contain his frustration after a late Dan Bentley error extended Bristol City’s run without a home win to 14 games.The Robins grabbed the lead against the run of play when Nathan Baker headed home Jay Dasilva’s 57th-minute free-kick.But, with the game in stoppage time, goalkeeper Bentley failed to gather the ball at the feet of Carlos Mendes-Gomes, who cross...Full Story »

Hit out at Real Madrid for making an offer late in the summer window Leonardo embraces Mbappe. Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo made clear that the club have not contemplated any scenario where Kylian Mbappe is not member of their squad at the end of the 2021/22 campaign when his current deal expires. Leonardo lamented Real Madrid for making an offer in the last few days of the ...Full Story »

Liverpool have confirmed they expect Harvey Elliott to return to action this season after he underwent successful surgery on Tuesday. The 18-year-old suffered a fracture dislocation of his left ankle in Sunday's win over Leeds United at Elland. While the Reds are putting a specific timeline on Elliott's return, club doctor Jim Moxon is confident he will play again this season. Moxon told Li...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has been seen arriving at Manchester United academy in a full tracksuit alongside Nemanja Matic's son. His father, Cristiano Ronaldo, returned to Manchester United from Juventus on Transfer Deadline Day in early September. And Ronaldo had a dream debut as he found the back of the net twice against Newcastle United as the Red Devils romped to victory on Saturday afternoon. ...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Manchester United. Haven't you heard? He was back amongst the goals, too, blitzing Newcastle at Old Trafford on Saturday. And his performance against Steve Bruce's side is a big warning to Edinson Cavani. Manchester United weren't at their best against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. But that didn't matter by the end of the game, with Ronaldo stealing the headline...Full Story »

FORMER footballer Fabrice Muamba says grammar school pupils racially abused his 12-year-old son by monkey-chanting at him during a rugby game. The ex-Bolton Wanderers star - who was forced to retire from the sport after suffering a cardiac arrest - claims the "culprits" were Manchester Grammar School students. Fabrice Muamba says his 12-year-old son was racially abused at a rugby game "Today ...Full Story »

Lee Johnson warned Sunderland’s title rivals that the Black Cats still have plenty of room for improvement after seeing them move two points clear at the top of League One with a 2-1 victory over fellow high-flyers Accrington.Dan Neil’s first senior goal put the Black Cats ahead before Michael Nottingham headed Stanley – who started the day in second spot – back into the ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Mark Robinson was full of praise for his side after a second-half stoppage-time goal from Ayoub Assal clinched all three points in a seven-goal thriller against Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium.Anthony Hartigan gave the Dons an early lead before Cole Stockton and Shane McLoughlin put the home team ahead with two early second-half goals.Ethan Chislett made it 2-2 with a right-fo...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson insists his long wait for a home win as Bristol City boss will soon be over.The 0-0 draw with Preston was the Robins’ 13th successive match without a victory at Ashton Gate, 10 of which have been since Pearson took charge.But after an entertaining game both sides could have won, the experienced manager was keen to stress the positives.“We keep on being reminded about th...Full Story »

Fleetwood manager Simon Grayson believes their 4-2 win at Rotherham demonstrated his side are finally getting reward for their early-season efforts having opened with four straight defeats.All of those losses were by one goal but strikes from Callum Morton, Ged Garner, Danny Andrew and Callum Camps extended the Cod Army’s unbeaten run to a fourth game in all competitions.They had trailed 2...Full Story »

Barnet and Eastleigh are still seeking their first win of the Vanarama National League season after drawing 1-1 at The Hive.Mason Bloomfield broke the deadlock in the 24th minute, giving the hosts the lead when he finished well to round off good work by David Sesay.Eastleigh came close to an equaliser when Sam Sargeant did well to save from Ben House.The visitors pressed in the second half and i...Full Story »

Sheffield United recorded their first victory of the Championship season in spectacular fashion as they thrashed Peterborough 6-2 at Bramall Lane.Iliman Ndiaye scored two on his full debut, Morgan Gibbs-White struck on his first appearance for the club while Ben Osborn (two) and John Fleck were also on the scoresheet for the rampant Blades.Posh had levelled just before half-time through Jack Mar...Full Story »

Ayr picked up their first win of the cinch Championship season with a 3-1 home victory over fellow strugglers Dunfermline.The Honest Men, under the caretaker leadership of Jim Duffy following the departure of David Hopkin, were quick out of the blocks.Tomi Adeloye opened the scoring in the third minute, providing the right finish after receiving the ball from Daire O’Connor.It was 2-0...Full Story »

Callum Davidson praised his St Johnstone side for a spirited display in their narrow defeat by Rangers.The Perth team are still without a league win after their first five matches of the campaign but the manager was proud of the way they competed as they lost 2-1 to the champions at McDiarmid Park following a sensational 79th-minute strike from James Tavernier.Davidson said: “With all the ...Full Story »

Odsonne Edouard enjoyed a dream debut as Patrick Vieira celebrated his first win as Crystal Palace manager with more success over 10-man Tottenham in a 3-0 victory.Former Arsenal midfielder Vieira had seen his side take just one point from their opening three Premier League games, but Wilfried Zaha’s 76th-minute penalty and a debut double for new signing Edouard in the final 10 minutes ear...Full Story »