Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players and refuted claims the pressure of the top-four race had got to them after Monday’s 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace but conceded it was an “unacceptable” result.The Gunners were blown away by their old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his side go two up inside 24 minutes through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew before Wilfried Zaha&rsqu...Full Story »

Crystal Palace blew Arsenal away with a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park to dent the visitors’ top-four hopes and continue their own momentum under boss Patrick Vieira.Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta&rsqu...Full Story »

Fleetwood’s Josh Harrop, Anthony Pilkington and Ellis Harrison are pushing hard to start the Sky Bet League One clash with Lincoln.Pilkington and Harrison made successful comebacks in Saturday’s 3-1 victory at Crewe after a month on the sidelines.Harrop is closing in on making his own return after being out since late January.“The minutes that they got are going to do them the ...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner envisages making changes for the Sky Bet League One clash with Wycombe.The fitness of Liam O’Neil and Shilow Tracey is being monitored closely as they recover from knocks sustained last month.No significant injuries were incurred during Saturday’s 1-0 victory at Ipswich, but Bonner admits fatigue could be an issue.“That performance would have taken a ...Full Story »

Declan John is a doubt for Bolton as they prepare to face Portsmouth.The defender suffered a back injury and was absent for the Trotters’ 1-1 draw with Wigan at the weekend.Kieran Lee is edging closer to a return following heel surgery but the Pompey game could come too soon.Kyle Dempsey and Oladapo Afolayan are also doubts after picking up knocks against Latics.Michael Jacobs could push f...Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without captain and top scorer Billy Sharp for Tuesday’s Championship clash with QPR.Sharp remains sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained before the international break but Oli McBurnie, who also missed out against Stoke, could be fit to return.Rhian Brewster, Jayden Bogle and Chris Basham are still out but Filip Uremovic could be in line to make his debut ...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Liam Manning expects to have defender Kaine Kesler Hayden available for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One match with relegation-threatened Crewe.England Under-20 international Kesler Hayden, who is on loan from Aston Villa, was withdrawn 25 minutes from the end of Saturday’s 2-0 win over Shrewsbury as a precaution following a couple of knocks.The promotion-chasing Dons appear...Full Story »

Matty Stevens’ season is over after it was confirmed the striker sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage at the weekend.The 27-goal forward was forced off after 15 minutes of Saturday’s 1-0 win against Scunthorpe.Josh March came on to replace him and could start against the Stags.There are no other concerns for boss Rob Edwards and his table-topping side.Rhys Oates will be monito...Full Story »

ANTONIO RUDIGER has reportedly laid out his wage demands for when his Chelsea contract expires this summer. The 29-year-old is unlikely to sign an extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge. Rudiger has reportedly laid out his demands ahead of a potential summer move Rudiger wants a weekly wage of £115,000 plus a signing on bonus in order to secure his services, according to Spanis...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   10 assists in 13 league matches.Ousmane Demble is on another level right now         THE XAVI BALL MAGIC!     Now , to quarter final of uefa champions league     MESSI NEYMAR MBAPPE — ALL HAVE SCORED IN THE SAME GAME FOR PSG FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.     Tell me out loud! Who's...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has finally broken his silence after being absent from the Manchester United squad. The 37-year-old missed the Red Devils' draw with Leicester on Saturday due to illness. Ronaldo was pictured with Georgina Rodriguez and his four childrenCredit: Instagram @cristiano The club announced that he had experienced "flu-like symptoms" and was deemed not fit enough to play. During a...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte hopes the club can keep Harry Kane satisfied after his striker put in another standout display in the 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle.The England captain did not score, but notched another assist and again showcased his exquisite passing range as Spurs enhanced their top-four chances in the Premier League.After falling behind to Fabian Schar’s first-half free-kick, ...Full Story »

Greenwood has been spotted in public for the first time in months Mason Greenwood has been pictured wearing a balaclava in the first images of the Manchester United player since his arrest in January. The 20-year-old forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on January 30, before being further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill two days later on Feb...Full Story »

ENGLAND’S Jude Bellingham has been swapping messages with an Instagram model. A source said the 18-year-old star, who plays in Germany, thinks Asantewa Chitty is "gorgeous". England's Jude Bellingham thinks Asantewa Chitty is 'gorgeous', a source said The insider added: "She is also very keen on him. "She is excited to see where this goes." Jude is widely tipped to be at the centre of...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is reluctant to discuss Italian football's problems after their World Cup qualifying failure. Mourinho was asked for his opinion on Friday. Mourinho said: “I am sorry that Italy aren't there. If it had been a head-to-head with Portugal, obviously I'd have cheered on my own team, but as a person who works in Italy and loves this country, I am very disappointed. ...Full Story »

Aaron Martin heeded caretaker boss Andy Crosby’s words of wisdom to fire Port Vale into the top three with a last-gasp winner at Barrow.Martin appeared at the far post to tap in James Wilson’s cross to secure Vale’s 16th point from a possible 18.Jamie Proctor’s 10th goal of an ever-improving campaign brought the visitors level after Josh Kay’s first-half opener for ...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards felt his side could have made life easier for themselves before seeing off struggling Scunthorpe but admitted victory was all that mattered as they edged closer to promotion.Dan Sweeney’s 75th-minute header earned Rovers a 1-0 win over the division’s bottom club and moved them onto 75 points for the campaign – Forest Green’s record tally in L...Full Story »

Russell Martin hailed his Swansea history-makers after dismantling Cardiff 4-0 in the South Wales derby and said he had never felt as emotional in his managerial career.Swansea secured the first league double in 110 years of local rivalry as a Michael Obafemi brace bookended Ben Cabango and Hannes Wolf goals.Martin’s men had beaten Cardiff 3-0 at home in October and, although this was a co...Full Story »

Annan secured their cinch League Two play-off spot following a 1-0 win at Stenhousemuir.With Kelty Hearts already crowned champions, the race is on for second place and the Galabankies are in the box seat following their triumph on Saturday.Tommy Goss’s 26th-minute header from Tony Wallace’s cross was the difference between the two sides at Ochilview Park.Third-placed Forfar also sea...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough knows his side still have work to do after their 1-0 win over rivals Northampton moved them into the play-off places.Oli Hawkins hit the winner midway through the first half as the promotion-chasers set a new club record of 11 successive home wins.Northampton came close to levelling when Mitch Pinnock hit the crossbar soon after.The home side took charge from that poi...Full Story »