Sunderland manager Alex Neil believes his side deserved to win after a last-minute goal from Nathan Broadhead saw them edge Gillingham 1-0.The Black Cats had plenty of chances throughout the game but it was Broadhead’s stoppage-time header that rescued three points.“I don’t think it’s any more than we deserved really.” Neil said.“I thought the performance was ...Full Story »

Harrogate will check on the fitness of Alex Pattison ahead of Saturday’s visit of Colchester in Sky Bet League Two.Pattison was forced off late on during last weekend’s win over Scunthorpe and boss Simon Weaver will make a late call on his fitness.Captain Josh Falkingham (foot), Brahima Diarra (ankle), Lewis Page (foot) and Lewis Richards (groin) all remain sidelined.Sunderland loane...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold could make a surprise return for Liverpool in their lunchtime clash with Watford.The full-back has made a quicker-than-expected recovery from a hamstring injury and boss Jurgen Klopp will decide whether to throw him straight back in.Klopp’s only other concern is over midfielder Naby Keita (knee), who was unable to train on Thursday.Watford will check on their returni...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil had no complaints with his side’s performance as they were held to a goalless draw at Lincoln.The Black Cats remained in the play-off zone with the point but they would have been celebrating all three with better finishing.The visitors missed the target with numerous efforts and when home keeper Jordan Wright was finally tested in added time by Ross Stewart’...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson expects to have Josh Ginnelly (illness) and Alex Cochrane (concussion) back in his Hearts squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership game against Livingston.Both players, along with Michael Smith, Cammy Devlin,  and John Souttar, missed the Scottish Cup win over St Mirren last week but Neilson’s squad returns closer to full strength.Gary Mackay-Steven (broken hand) is...Full Story »

Alex Iwobi’s goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time ignited 10-man Everton’s fight against relegation with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle at a bouncing Goodison Park.With a horrible April fixture list to come, this game was billed as “must win”, but after Allan’s 83rd-minute sending off – their second red card in successive games – a point seemed the be...Full Story »

Bradford will make a late call on the fitness of Elliot Watt and Alex Gilliead as they prepare to face Port Vale on Saturday.Midfielder Watt was forced off in the second half of City’s 2-0 win over Hartlepool in midweek with a hip injury and is touch and go for the weekend.Winger Gilliead missed out on that game in midweek with an ankle injury but has since returned to training.Fellow wide...Full Story »

Bristol City pair Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo have been declared fit for the Sky Bet Championship clash with West Brom.Both players were forced off during Tuesday’s 2-0 midweek defeat at Barnsley, midfielder Scott due to an ankle injury and striker Semenyo with what later turned out to be cramp.Midfielder Joe Williams could miss up to three weeks with a hamstring problem, while defender...Full Story »

Gillingham missed the opportunity to climb out of the relegation zone as Alex Gilbey’s first-half strike ended Charlton’s seven-match winless spell.Gilbey scored his third goal of the season – and first in Sky Bet League One since December – to put the Addicks ahead in the 40th minute and settle a tense affair at The Valley.Gills goalkeeper Pontus Dahlberg spilled Corey B...Full Story »

Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey were on target as Arsenal reclaimed a top-four spot in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester at the Emirates.The victory saw the Gunners climb back above Manchester United to return to the position they held going into the weekend, with a one-point advantage over Ralf Rangnick’s side and also with three games still in hand.Partey...Full Story »

Manchester United have entered the race for Real Sociedad ace Alexander Isak. The Reds, seemingly resigned to losing out to Manchester City over Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, are now turning their attention to Isak instead. They believe the Swede, 22, is the next best option in the current market - and represents decent value for money. The Spanish club, currently fifth in La Liga...Full Story »

Alex Neil said Sunderland are giving themselves a platform to win promotion after their 2-0 win over bottom club Crewe.The Black Cats were searching for inspiration for 84 minutes at the Stadium of Light, then Dan Neil scored a stunning goal, with fellow substitute Patrick Roberts adding a second four minutes later.It was a frustrating watch for the home fans at times but Neil says that three cl...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil was relieved that his attempts to turn a defeat into victory against struggling Fleetwood worked out after the 3-1 win at the Stadium of Light.After hitting half-time a goal down courtesy of Ellis Harrison’s 28th minute opener, Neil went into the dressing room at the break and decided to change things.He introduced Jermain Defoe and Lynden Gooch for the second hal...Full Story »

Alex Lacey headed an injury-time equaliser as play-off chasing Notts County snatched a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Yeovil in the Vanarama National League.Lacey nodded home Matt Palmer’s floated free-kick to spare the Magpies a second successive defeat after Alex Bradley had opened the scoring at Meadow Lane.Bradley caught Vitezslav Jaros off his line two minutes into the second half after a mix-...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil was left to rue missed chances as his side could only draw 0-0 with struggling Charlton.The Wearsiders slipped out of the League One play-off places after they were unable to find a winner in London.Despite the setback, Neil believed his side played better in the first half than they did during last week’s stunning 3-0 win at Wigan.He said: “I think we de...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander disagreed with the decision to award Ross County a penalty in his side’s 1-0 cinch Premiership defeat.Joseph Hungbo scored the only goal of the game from the spot after Jake Carroll brought down County’s Kayne Ramsay as the right-back drove into the box.Alexander felt the foul took place outside the penalty area, but admitted his side were not clin...Full Story »

Alex Pattison could return to Harrogate’s starting line-up when they take on Port Vale.The forward came off the bench in Town’s goalless draw with Barrow at the weekend after missing their victory over Bradford just a few days before.Defenders Rory McArdle and Lewis Richards are still doubtful.Simon Weaver’s team will play at the EnviroVent Stadium for the first time in three w...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »

Arsenal are in talks with agents for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Sport says any potential deal would require Isak's club Real Sociedad waiving the 22-year-old's exorbitant £76million release clause. The Gunners are desperately seeking more reinforcements up front after cutting ties with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona last month. The north London club were fru...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta felt captain Alexandre Lacazette summed up Arsenal’s resilience as they battled from behind to beat Wolves with a stoppage-time winner.The Gunners had looked on course to lose ground on the sides above them in the race for a top-four finish but ultimately ran out 2-1 winners as Jose Sa palmed Lacazette’s effort into his own net in the closing stages.Earlier, Hwang Hee-ch...Full Story »