January signing Kieran Trippier is a doubt for Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday.The England full-back suffered a calf injury during Tuesday’s win over Everton, in which he scored a fine free-kick, and is being assessed, while Villa loanee Matt Targett is ineligible to play against his parent club and Paul Dummett could replace him at left-back if he is fit ...Full Story »

Marc Roberts is a doubt for Birmingham’s clash with Luton.The defender missed the Blues’ 3-1 defeat to Bournemouth with a tight hamstring and could be out again for Saturday’s game.Teden Mengi could also be assessed after being taken off in the second half of the Cherries game with a hamstring problem.Lee Bowyer is still without George Friend who has a calf strain.Harry Cornick...Full Story »

Huddersfield could have defender Pipa back as they take on Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.The Spaniard missed Wednesday’s draw at Preston with a groin injury but has since returned to training.The Terriers have no fresh fitness concerns following the game at Deepdale.Tino Anjorin, Levi Colwill, Alex Vallejo, Rolando Aarons and Ryan Schofield are still out of action.The Blades...Full Story »

Crawley boss John Yems has no selection issues ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Hartlepool.Yems has a full squad at his disposal as the Reds attempt to build upon Tuesday night’s 3-1 win at Harrogate.Striker Aramide Oteh scored his first goal in his second appearance since completing his move from Salford and will hope to retain his place.Midfielders George Francomb and Will...Full Story »

Barrow will be without Josh Kay for the visit of Stevenage.Kay is facing around six weeks on the sidelines after suffering ankle ligament damage.Tom Beadling will be assessed after missing the 3-1 defeat by Hartlepool through injury.New signing Niall Canavan replaced Beadling in the starting line-up and is likely to keep his place.Stevenage have doubts over Ed Upson and Luke Norris.Midfielder Up...Full Story »

Hull goalkeeper Nathan Baxter remains sidelined as runaway Championship leaders Fulham come to town.The on-loan Chelsea shot-stopper has missed the last two matches through illness and will again be unavailable on Saturday.Andy Cannon and Callum Elder will be fit to feature for the Tigers, as will Lewie Coyle after returning to the line-up in Tuesday’s loss at DerbyManager Shota Arveladze ...Full Story »

Reading are expected to be without Ovie Ejaria for the visit of Coventry.The midfielder picked up an injury in training ahead of the midweek defeat to Bristol City and boss Veljko Paunovic does not yet know how long he will be out for.Yakou Meite (knee) could be back involved after a run-out with the Under-23s and Tom McIntyre (foot) could also be involved.Felipe Araruna (knee), Scott Dann (hams...Full Story »

Real Madrid are concerned Karim Benzema won't make their Champions League round 16 clash with PSG. The 34-year-old has not played since leaving the field against Elche with a hamstring injury in January, and has already missed their Copa del Rey defeat by Athletic Bilbao. L'Equipe says the player's recovery has not been as swift as the club would have hoped, with it now a real possiblity tha...Full Story »

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal’s Champions League hopes as the 10-man Gunners hung on for a gritty win at Wolves.The defender’s first-half winner settled an ill-tempered game with the visitors earning a 1-0 victory.Gabriel Martinelli was sent off for two yellow cards within seconds of each other – the Gunners’ fourth dismissal in their last six games &...Full Story »

Lincoln could again be without Teddy Bishop and Adam Jackson for their League One clash with Wycombe.Bishop has been struggling with a groin injury, while Jackson’s latest issue is a calf problem.Michael Appleton was at least able to welcome back defender Joe Walsh for the first time since October for the midweek win over Morecambe and he played the full game.Tom Hopper is closing in on a ...Full Story »

Jamie Proctor is close to a return for Port Vale ahead of the visit of Northampton.The striker is back in training after recovering from a muscle injury.Tom Conlon is still out with an Achilles problem and James Gibbons has a hamstring injury.Boss Darrell Clarke could stick with the side which beat Carlisle 3-1 on Tuesday.Northampton have doubts over Aaron McGowan and Jack Sowerby.The duo missed...Full Story »

Liam Ridehalgh is doubtful for Bradford’s clash against Exeter at the Utilita Energy Stadium.The 30-year-old defender was forced off with an injury at half-time of City’s 1-0 win over Stevenage in midweek and may not be risked on Saturday afternoon.Winger Charles Vernam has missed each of City’s last three outings and is expected to return to training next week.Dion Pereira has...Full Story »

Plymouth will check on the fitness of Dan Scarr ahead of their match against Shrewsbury.The defender was feeling his hamstring towards the end of Tuesday’s 4-1 win at Crewe.Romoney Crichlow, the loan signing from Huddersfield, could replace Scarr if he is ruled out.January recruit Steven Sessegnon is still recovering from a hamstring problem.Shrewsbury are without Luke Leahy through suspen...Full Story »

Craig Eastmond could be a doubt for Sutton ahead of their clash with Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green.The midfielder was forced off with injury in the second half of Sutton’s 0-0 draw with Salford.Ali Smith could be an option for the hosts after manager Matt Gray revealed that the midfielder had returned to training.Kenny Davis will be assessed after missing the Ammies draw as a pre...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Stephen Robinson is set to bring Alfie McCalmont back into the starting XI for the visit of Sky Bet League One rivals Gillingham.The Leeds loanee has not started since last month’s FA Cup exit at Tottenham but impressed during his cameo off the bench in the midweek loss at Lincoln.McCalmont replaced Dylan Connolly at half-time and could be thrust into the team for a crunc...Full Story »

Peterborough could make changes for the visit of Preston in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday and will hope to have Mark Beevers available.Defender Beevers was forced to pull out of Wednesday’s 4-0 thrashing at Cardiff due to a hamstring strain and deputy Josh Knight struggled before he was withdrawn at the break.Posh were brought back down to earth in Wales following a memorable FA Cup...Full Story »

Martial departed Manchester United in the January transfer window, joining La Liga side Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season, but they were not the only club interested Anthony Martial has claimed he rejected two European heavyweights to instead join Sevilla for the rest of the season in the January transfer window. The Frenchman had endured a frustrating 18 months at Manchester United, ...Full Story »

But if the Blues are to see off Brazilian side Palmeiras and win this competition for the first time, they will have to do a hell of a lot better than this laboured semi-final win here in Abu Dhabi. Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock after firing home in the 32nd minute Credit: Getty Lukaku reacts after grabbing his ninth goal of the season for the Blues Credit: AFP What should ...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts believed it “was written in the stars” that Tony Watt would score his first goal for the Tangerines against former club Motherwell at Tannadice.The home side took the lead through a stunning Dylan Levitt first-half strike with Watt sealing the points after the break.Overall, it was a memorable night for the Tangerines with Kevin McDonald making his debut...Full Story »

James Tavernier scored one goal and set up another as Rangers beat Hibernian 2-0.Tavernier’s fifth-minute penalty sent Rangers on their way to victory at Ibrox.Hibs had a decent spell during a first-half blizzard but Alfredo Morelos put the game beyond the visitors with an emphatic finish in the 57th minute, although Shaun Maloney’s side rallied late on.The roar that greeted the seco...Full Story »