Kelechi Iheanacho and Jamie Vardy were both on target as Leicester stayed top of the Championship with a 2-0 victory against Stoke at the King Power Stadium.Iheanacho scored for the third successive game as the dominant Foxes reached the 30-point mark from only 11 games and already have a 10-point cushion to third.But, once more, Enzo Maresca’s side had to work hard for their victory again...Full Story »

League Two leaders Notts County were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in their first English Football League meeting with Barrow since 1970.David McGoldrick opened the scoring with a 14th-minute penalty, but Dean Campbell rescued a point for the hosts with a spot-kick of his own 10 minutes from time at Holker Street.Former Wales international James Chester gave away a penalty for the second game ...Full Story »

Fuming Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hit out at the “ridiculous” Dan Neil red card decision that “spoilt the game” after the Black Cats were thumped 4-0 by Middlesbrough in the Wear-Tees derby.Midfielder Neil was given a second yellow card for dissent in first half stoppage time when the game was goalless.But having claimed to have been told by referee Jarred Gillett that ...Full Story »

Middlesbrough took full advantage of Dan Neil’s first half red card and ran riot after the break to hammer Sunderland 4-0 in the Wear-Tees derby at the Stadium of Light.Midfielder Neil was sent off for Tony Mowbray’s side deep in first half stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card for dissent, allowing Boro to take complete control.Former Sunderland youngster Sam Greenwood,...Full Story »

Micky van de Ven’s first goal in English football fired 10-man Tottenham to the Premier League summit with a 1-0 win at Luton.Spurs entered this fixture following a controversial 2-1 victory over Liverpool last weekend, where Jurgen Klopp’s side were denied a legitimate goal due to a “significant human error” by VAR operator Darren England.It meant three points for Ange P...Full Story »

The forward had been in discussions with Villa since the spring but has now finalised terms and pledged his future to the club. The new deal sees the 27-year-old join the top pay bracket at the Premier League club alongside players such as Tyrone Mings, Moussa Diaby and Emiliano Martinez. This season has been a struggle for Watkins when it comes to goal scoring but the Englishman seems to hav...Full Story »

The German is already garnering interest from across the Premier League, however, with both Brentford and Merseyside rivals Everton said to hold 'concrete' interest in the rapid attacker. "Another name on Liverpool's list is Maximilian Beier of Hoffenheim – I heard he's definitely on the list, as he brings something that's very interesting for Liverpool!" the BILD journalist wrote in hi...Full Story »

Four midfielders came through the door at Anfield, while key players such as Fabinho and Jordan Henderson left the Merseyside club. One name the Reds chased throughout the last transfer window before making any midfield signing was Nice's Khephren Thuram but it never materialised as Klopp went for other options. According to Tutto Juve, Liverpool are still in and are winning the race to sign ...Full Story »

A controversial penalty proved to be the turning point as Birmingham came from behind to beat West Brom 3-1 at St. Andrew’s.Cedric Kipre’s clumsy lunge on Koji Miyoshi was deemed a spot-kick by referee James Linington and Juninho Bacuna equalised in the 23rd minute.From that moment, John Eustace’s side did not look back and Dion Sanderson headed Blues in front in the 38th minut...Full Story »

Frimpong, who previously had spells at Manchester City and Celtic, has really impressed in his time in the Bundesliga, and it wouldn't be too surprising to see him earn a big move soon. However, for the time being the Netherlands Under-21 international has signed a new contract to commit his future to Leverkusen, while Romano also insists the interest from Man Utd and Barcelona was not necessar...Full Story »

Chelsea are considering ending the loan of Andrey Santos at Nottingham Forest. The Brazil U20 captain has managed just one start with Forest so far this season. The Athletic says a break clause for January is included in the arrangement and the Blues are now considering triggering it. Midfielder Santos is yet to play a single minute in the Premier League with his only appearance coming in F...Full Story »

The 18-year-old has shown huge promise in his first-team appearances for Bayern so far this season, and French football expert Jonathan Johnson has discussed his progress in his latest exclusive column for the Daily Briefing. Tel is probably not likely to be in the mix for a place in Didier Deschamps' France squad just yet, but Johnson is sure he'll be someone that will be monitored, while othe...Full Story »

City set to open extension talks with Haaland Man City are planning new contract talks with Erling Haaland https://t.co/EbbIAbvS3J— Jack Gaughan (@Jack_Gaughan) October 5, 2023 Real Madrid keen to get Norwegian talent Nypan 🚨#EXCL | Real Madrid want to sign Rosenborg' 16-year-old Norway player Sverre Nypan, but face race from Arsenal, Manchester City, and Barcelona for the ...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson felt his team wasted an opportunity to defeat HJK Helsinki and register their first win in the Europa Conference League.The Reds dominated the match against their Finnish opponents but they failed to make their possession count as the teams played out a 1-1 draw at Pittodrie.Robson said: “I am frustrated because we deserved to win the game.“I am disappoi...Full Story »

Aberdeen came from behind to rescue a point against HJK Helsinki in the Europa Conference League at Pittodrie.Despite creating the best opportunities in a cagey contest, the hosts fell behind just before the hour mark through Bojan Radulovic’s strike.However, a fine header from Bojan Miovski salvaged a 1-1 draw and saw the Dons get off the mark in Group G following their opening-match defe...Full Story »

Interim boss Steven Davis insists he retains confidence in the Rangers squad as he called for unity following the 2-1 Europa League defeat by Aris Limassol in Cyprus.The former Light Blues midfielder was asked to take over after Michael Beale was dismissed at the weekend following the 3-1 loss Aberdeen at Ibrox which left the Gers seven points behind cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.Rangers had ...Full Story »

David Moyes saluted his “maverick” forward Lucas Paqueta after the 2-1 Europa League win at Freiburg, even though he drives him mad.Freiburg’s nickname is the Breisgau Brazilians due to their flamboyant style of play, but it was West Ham’s Samba star Paqueta who stole the show.He put them ahead after only nine minutes with a towering header from a cross by Jarrod Bowen, c...Full Story »

Roberto De Zerbi praised an “incredible” reaction from Brighton after they recovered from two goals down at the Stade Velodrome to salvage a point against Marseille and keep alive their hopes of progressing in the Europa League.Substitute Joao Pedro scored an 88th-minute penalty to earn a 2-2 draw that kept Brighton in contention in Group B following their defeat to AEK Athens two we...Full Story »

Managerless Rangers’ season went from bad to worse with a 2-1 Europa League defeat by Aris Limassol in Cyprus.Former Gers midfielder Steven Davis was asked to take over as boss on an interim basis after Michael Beale was dismissed at the weekend following the dismal 3-1 defeat by Aberdeen at Ibrox which left them seven points behind cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.However, whatever plan D...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are "willing to shell out a considerable sum" for one club's star player who has become an "important target" for Spurs. Who have Tottenham signed 2023? Over the 2023 summer transfer window, new Lilywhites boss Ange Postecoglou and chairman Daniel Levy opted to bring in seven major signings. Indeed, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, young centre-back Ashley Phillips, assured defe...Full Story »