Mauricio Pochettino spoke of his pride after watching Chelsea cling on with 10 men to earn a battling 3-2 win against Brighton at Stamford Bridge.Captain Conor Gallagher was sent off late in the first half with the hosts leading 2-1, leaving them facing an uphill battle to hold off a fightback from Roberto De Zerbi’s side.Chelsea had looked to be heading in at half-time two goals to the go...Full Story »

Todd Cantwell gave Rangers boss Philippe Clement the post-European response he was looking for with two assists in a 2-0 win over St Mirren at Ibrox.The former Norwich player was replaced after just 35 minutes of the 1-1 Europa League draw against Aris Limassol on Thursday night after not playing the wide-right position to his manager’s satisfaction.After a pep-talk from the Belgian, Cantw...Full Story »

David Moyes hit out at the “terrible” defending which cost West Ham in the 1-1 draw with Crystal PalaceThe Hammers were leading through a fine goal from Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus and heading for a fifth straight win in all competitions.But West Ham’s Greek defender Konstantinos Mavropanos came bearing a gift early in the second half when his crazy, no-look, back-pass let Odso...Full Story »

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb is delighted his side’s fans will get the chance to sample a big match atmosphere in the third round of the FA Cup against Championship outfit Watford.The Spireites booked a trip to Vicarage Road with a 1-0 win over Leyton Orient at the SMH Group Stadium to add the O’s to the first-round scalp of fellow League One side Portsmouth.The National...Full Story »

Chesterfield booked a trip to Championship Watford in the third round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win over Leyton Orient at the SMH Group Stadium.The National League leaders, who beat Portsmouth in the first round, claimed another League One scalp thanks to a goal seven minutes before half-time when a cross by Ollie Banks deflected off the top of Orient captain Idris El Mizouni’s head into th...Full Story »

Boss Richard Hill was brimming with pride after Eastleigh’s FA Cup fairytale continued with a 2-1 second-round victory over League One Reading.The National League outfit defied a 36-place gap in the English football pyramid to reach the third round for the third time in their history.Femi Azeez looked to have rescued the Royals a replay as his 86th-minute equaliser cancelled out Paul McCal...Full Story »

Chelsea played the entirety of the second half with 10 men as they clung on to defeat Brighton 3-2 after a tense finale at Stamford Bridge.Mauricio Pochettino’s side were already two up thanks to headers from Enzo Fernandez and Levi Colwill when Conor Gallagher was shown a second yellow card for fouling Billy Gilmour in stoppage time at the end of the first half.Moments before Gallagher&rs...Full Story »

Liverpool staged a dramatic late comeback to beat Fulham 4-3 after some hapless defending wasted two world-class strikes from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alexis Mac Allister and left them staring at a rare Anfield defeat.The Cottagers looked like being the first side since Real Madrid in February to win at Anfield – and the first in the Premier League since Leeds in October 2022 – aft...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers claimed he had never been angrier as a manager after watching Celtic’s “soft” first-half performance in a 3-1 cinch Premiership comeback win over St Johnstone.Celtic trailed at half-time after conceding from an inswinging corner for the second weekend running. Diallang Jaiyesimi got the final touch as the champions struggled to deal with Graham Carey’s del...Full Story »

Celtic survived a stoppage-time scare as they came from behind to beat St Johnstone 3-1 in Perth.Celtic trailed to Diallang Jaiyesimi’s first goal for St Johnstone at half-time after failing to deal with an inswinging corner for the second weekend running – Motherwell netted a late equaliser at Parkhead from the same source.Craig Levein again threatened to mastermind Brendan Rodgers&...Full Story »

The glamorous presenter - dubbed the 'German Laura Woods' - stunned in a split leg dress as she hosted coverage from Hamburg. Esther Sedlaczek has been labelled 'fantastic' by fansThe presenter caught the eye during the Euro 2024 draw Esther was on hand to explain the formalities and introduce guests during the draw. And she even managed to keep a straight face as "porn noises" rung out aroun...Full Story »

The couple were attending GQ's Men of the Year awards at the Casa de Campo in Madrid. Mishel Gerzig stunned on the red carpetShe was joined by her husband Thibaut Courtois Courtois, 31, rocked a black tuxedo with an open-collar matching shirt. But it was wife Mishel, 26, who stole the show as she donned a low-cut striped top. The Israeli model paired the top with an oversized black jacket, t...Full Story »

Juventus are stepping up interest in Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The England international has stated plans to leave City next month in search of regular football. Phillips has been linked with Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. But a move abroad could also be on for Phillips. The Sun says Juventus are now in contact and favourites for his signature.Full Story »

Eddie Howe saluted one of Newcastle’s best performances of the season after watching them beat Manchester United to end a gruelling week on a high.Four days after suffering late heartache in a 1-1 Champions League draw with Paris St Germain, having dispatched Premier League rivals Chelsea 4-1 before heading for France, the Magpies secured a 1-0 league victory over the men from Old Trafford...Full Story »

Sean Dyche said Everton’s 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest has given the club and their fans a big lift after they were docked 10 points for breaching Premier League financial rules.Dwight McNeil struck the only goal in the second half at the City Ground, slamming home his first of the season following Jack Harrison’s far-post cross.It sealed Everton victory in their second match since b...Full Story »

Under-fire Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom insisted he could hold his head up high after a number of fans turned on him following his side’s 5-0 capitulation away to fellow strugglers Burnley.The odds on Heckingbottom becoming the first Premier League manager to lose his job this season tumbled after a humbling defeat, in which a Burnley side who started the day bottom of the tabl...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised his side as they scored two early goals to down Wolves and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League.With closest challengers and reigning champions Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side took full advantage as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard struck in the opening 16 minutes before a nervy ending brought about by M...Full Story »

Michael Duff admitted he would not shy away from criticism after being booed following Swansea’s late 1-1 Championship draw with Huddersfield.The Terriers took the lead after just three minutes as Ben Cabango turned Jaheim Headley’s cross into his own net.Swansea dominated after conceding early on but struggled in the final third until Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino netted in the four...Full Story »

Emotional Maidstone boss George Elokobi saluted a ‘blockbuster’ winning goal from Bivesh Gurung as his side stunned League Two high-fliers Barrow in the FA Cup.The National League South side reached the third round for the first time since their reformation in 1992 and Elokobi believes they fully deserve to be there.The former Wolves midfielder said after the 2-1 success: “I&rs...Full Story »

Daniel Farke saw two sides to his Leeds team in a pulsating 3-2 win over 10-man Middlesbrough at Elland Road which keeps them firmly in the Championship’s automatic promotion hunt.Leeds attacked at pace in a frantic first half which saw all five goals scored, but Farke was just as pleased with the way they ground out the victory in the second period.Farke admitted: “As a manager I li...Full Story »