Stockport booked their place at Wembley for the Sky Bet League Two play-off final after a dramatic 3-1 penalty shootout win against local rivals Salford.County triumphed on spot-kicks at Edgeley Park after the semi-final tie ended 2-2 on aggregate after extra time.Stockport goalkeeper Ben Hinchliffe was the late hero as he saved penalties from Adrian Mariappa and Stevie Mallan to send the home f...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland scored a second-half winner as Hearts defeated Aberdeen 2-1 at Tynecastle to crank up the heat on their opponents in the battle for third place in the cinch Premiership.The Dons arrived at Tynecastle boasting a five-point lead over the Jambos and they looked on course to kill off their hosts’ hopes of catching them when Mattie Pollock headed the opening goal just after t...Full Story »

From blaring "You'll Never Walk Alone" from speakers before a clash at Anfield to get his stars used to the atmosphere, to playing dodgeball in training, the ideas have kept flowing. Mikel Arteta has brought in a dog named 'Win' to try and boost morale Credit: Getty Win is a chocolate Labrador owned by a member of Arsenal's staff Credit: Getty The move is said to have proven popular among the...Full Story »

James Milner is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season and join Brighton as has been the plan for weeks, but it will be a blow for his former club Leeds who reportedly wanted to sign the veteran midfielder. The Daily Mail reported this week that Leeds want a reunion with the Yorkshire-born star and are in the hunt to sign the 37-year-old this summer if they avoid relegation. However,...Full Story »

It’s likely to look quite a bit different in Liverpool’s midfield during the 2023/24 season. With the departures of Arthur Melo, James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain having already been confirmed, per The Independent, there are four spaces to fill in that area of the pitch should Jurgen Klopp feel the need. Given the costs involved and the strengthening needed in ot...Full Story »

To say that the 2022/23 Premier League season has been underwhelming for Todd Boehly and Chelsea is to state the blindingly obvious, though the expectation will be that things can only get better for the Blues from this point. If and when Mauricio Pochettino is confirmed as the new man in charge at Stamford Bridge, the wheels will start to be put in motion for players that the Argentinian wan...Full Story »

Manchester United are confident Marcus Rashford will commit his future to the club, according to manager Erik ten Hag. Rashford will enter the final year of his contract over the summer and if fresh terms aren't agreed, the striker could leave Old Trafford for free in 2024. But Ten Hag believes that's unlikely and is hopeful talks will result in a new long-term contract. "Marcus wants to stay...Full Story »

Brian Graham struck a second-half double as Partick Thistle took a major step towards the cinch Premiership play-off final with a 3-0 first-leg victory over Ayr at Firhill.Graham had other chances following Jack McMillan’s 16th-minute opener as a dominant Thistle continued their impressive form under Kris Doolan in front of a 7,012 crowd.The Jags have now only lost once in 16 matches since...Full Story »

Cifuentes agent drops big Rangers hint LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been linked with a move to Scotland in recent days, with his agent Stefan Jarrin revealing in a recent LinkedIn post that he'd visited the Glasgow club. That has fuelled talk that Cifuentes, the 24-year-old Ecuadorian international is close to signing a contract with the Ibrox club. Arsenal linked with Xavi Simons ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has reportedly seen the contract offer that he has on the table from Saudi Arabia raised to €500 million (£435m/$541m). Argentine about to hit free agency Linked with return to Camp Nou Record approach from the Middle East WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine superstar is in the process of mulling over his options as he approaches the end of a two-year deal at Paris Saint...Full Story »

Toni Kroos has vowed that Real Madrid will 'fight back' after their humiliating Champions League exit at the hands of Manchester City. Man City crush Madrid in semi-final Rare European letdown for Kroos Midfielder vows to fight back WHAT HAPPENED? City ran riot in the Champions League semi-final second leg at the Etihad Stadium, slamming home four unanswered goals to dump the defending...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore hailed the “best moment” of his managerial career as his side overturned a four-goal deficit to win 5-1 after extra time at Hillsborough and earn a 5-3 win on penalties against Peterborough.The hosts made a lightning start and got two goals in the first 25 minutes courtesy of Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory.Reece James made it three and pul...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday pulled off a stunning comeback to book their place in the Sky Bet League One play-off final with a 5-3 win on penalties after overturning a four-goal first-leg deficit to win 5-1 after extra time.Hillsborough needed early goals to set this tie alight and got two in the first 25 minutes courtesy of a Michael Smith penalty and Lee Gregory, although Peterborough had chances thro...Full Story »

West Ham are one game from ending their 43-year trophy drought after they kept their heads to sink AZ Alkmaar 1-0 and reach the final of the Europa Conference League.Substitute Pablo Fornals scored a stoppage-time winner to prompt ugly scenes at the final whistle, with West Ham players and coaching staff trying to stop AZ ultras from attacking away fans behind the dug-out.It was a shameful end t...Full Story »

Arsenal are eyeing Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo. Cancelo joined Bayern Munich on-loan in January with a £60m permanent option. But Bayern will be sending the Portugal defender back to City at the end of the season. Cancelo will remain available and the Telegraph says the Gunners are keen. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is seeking a new fullback addition and Cancelo fits the bill. ...Full Story »

Journalist Ben Jacobs thinks that Tottenham have a bit more of a chance at signing James Maddison over Newcastle this summer.With Leicester in serious danger of relegation this season, plenty of teams will be taking a look at some of their players this season, in particular Maddison. The 26-year old has ten goals and nine assists in all competitions this season for the Foxes and according to ...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku could stay at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino following his loan at Inter, with the incoming coach open to working with him. WHAT HAPPENED? Lukaku has seen his Inter side reach the Champions League final, by beating AC Milan, and talks will take place between Chelsea and the player after the game, per The Telegraph. Pochettino's appointment at Stamford Bridge is imminent and h...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly met with Harry Kane's representatives ahead of a possible summer transfer pursuit. WHAT HAPPENED? PSG have held preliminary talks with Kane's entourage, according to Foot Mercato. They are also in the hunt for Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva as they try to find quality attackers to supplement Kylian Mbappe after Lionel Messi and Neymar depart. Manchest...Full Story »

Gustavo Hamer fired Coventry to within one game of the Premier League as they scrapped their way past Middlesbrough into the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.The Brazil-born midfielder’s sweet 57th-minute strike clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory in a desperately tight second leg at the Riverside Stadium.Mark Robins’ side will meet Luton at Wembley on May 27 with a return to the top...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva struck twice in the first half as Manchester City produced a sensational performance to dethrone holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final.Eder Militao also turned into his own net and Julian Alvarez added another late on as City claimed a comprehensive 4-0 win at the Etihad Stadium to power into next month’s Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.City’s vi...Full Story »