Roy Hodgson told his Watford players to build on a first Premier League clean sheet in 31 attempts after they frustrated relegation rivals Burnley but warned them it would be “foolish” to think they have solved their defensive problems.Hodgson’s first game in charge of the Hornets yielded a point in horrible conditions as Turf Moor was battered by heavy rain and wind, but an of...Full Story »

Dunfermline stretched their unbeaten run to four matches but they remain involved in a cinch Championship relegation fight with Ayr after the pair fought out a 1-1 draw at Somerset Park.The Pars made a dream start when, from a corner by Steven Lawless, the ball was nodded into the six-yard box and, despite attempts to clear, Coll Donaldson was on hand to put them in front with his first goal for...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman claimed the match should have been abandoned after one of his players was assaulted before missing from the spot in their 1-0 League One loss at Rotherham.The drama all happened in the closing stages with Harry Pell having his 89th-minute penalty saved by Josh Vickers, moments after Rotherham fans had run onto the pitch with one appearing to strike Pell.The penalt...Full Story »

Rotherham moved six points clear at the top of Sky Bet League One after surviving a late scare to see off Accrington 1-0.Harry Pell had an 89th-minute penalty saved by Josh Vickers after Richard Wood had been sent off for blocking a goalbound shot from Korede Adedoyin with his hand.The visitors had recorded two wins over the Millers already this campaign but that hoodoo was ended with Dan Barlas...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough scored a second-half brace as Altrincham rescued a late point from a 2-2 National League draw with Woking.Woking went 2-0 up thanks to first-half goals from Inih Effiong and Kyran Lofthouse but Colclough struck twice after the break to earn a point.The visitors made an immediate impact as they scored just 30 seconds into the game when Effiong slotted the ball into the bottom corne...Full Story »

Former Tranmere midfielder Ollie Banks converted a penalty equaliser to earn Barrow a 1-1 draw with their high-flying Sky Bet League Two visitors.Bluebirds captain Banks netted his 11th goal of the season after Josh Dacres-Cogley handled Patrick Brough’s left-wing cross after 58 minutes.The goal came against the run of play as Rovers, despite playing into the teeth of driving wind and rain...Full Story »

Norwich reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for just the second time in a decade as Kenny McLean’s header was enough to see off Wolves in a drab affair at Molineux.With potential fairytales and cup magic up for grabs elsewhere, this was a forgettable meeting between two top-tier outfits, with the 1-0 victory for the visitors putting them in the hat for Sunday’s draw.Wolves are 18 p...Full Story »

Chelsea remain unsure whether Thomas Tuchel will be able to travel to Abu Dhabi for any part of the Blues’ Club World Cup campaign after testing positive for Covid-19.Assistant coach Arno Michels admitted the club must wait to see on Tuchel’s situation, after the head coach missed Saturday’s 2-1 FA Cup win over Plymouth.The Blues saw off Argyle only after extra-time, with Kepa ...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that full-back Reece James will not feature for the Blues in this year’s Club World Cup. Following their Champions League win last season, the Blues are one of two automatically seeded teams who will advance to the competition’s semi-final. The teams the Londoners could face on February 9 are Monterrey, Al Ahly, Al Jazira or Al-Hilal. ...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Plymouth due to continued hamstring trouble.The England wing-back will also miss Chelsea’s Club World Cup push next week in Abu Dhabi.Ruben Loftus-Cheek will also miss out with a minor knock.Chelsea could include several academy youngsters who have trained with the first team this week.Midfielder Adam Randell is expected ...Full Story »

Motherwell midfielder Liam Shaw drops out of the squad to face parent club Celtic under loan rules but is fit after a migraine affected his vision against St Mirren.Barry Maguire is pushing to be involved after missing the Paisley trip with a knee injury while Graham Alexander expects his players to brush off other knocks.Mark O’Hara and Ricki Lamie have both been on the sidelines in 2022....Full Story »

Romain Saiss will be rested by Wolves boss Bruno Lage after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.The defender is back following Morocco’s exit but will not feature against Norwich.Raul Jimenez is available having returned from international duty with Mexico and shrugged off a calf problem but Pedro Neto (knee), Jonny (knee), Yerson Mosquera (hamstring) and Hwang Hee-Chan (hamstring) ar...Full Story »

Crawley could include Aramide Oteh in their squad against Stevenage.The striker joined the Reds this week on a permanent deal after his contract at League Two rivals Salford came to an end.Oteh’s arrival gives Crawley boss John Yems another much-needed option, with Caleb Watts (hamstring), Kwesi Appiah, Will Ferry and Jake Hessenthaler all still out.Ludwig Francillette made his return from...Full Story »

Peterborough have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their FA Cup fourth-round clash against QPR.Ronnie Edwards will be available for selection after completing concussion protocols.Mark Beevers is also in contention for Saturday’s fixture following a calf problem.However, Jack Taylor (hamstring), Dan Butler (ankle), Harrison Burrows (foot) and Callum Morton (cup-tied) will not fea...Full Story »

Alfie Jones could feature for Hull when they host Preston in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Manager Shota Arveladze confirmed the defender is back available, while Callum Elder and Lewie Coyle will be assessed after both returned to training.Randell Williams and Mallik Wilks are both sidelined with injuries for the Tigers.Arveladze could opt to hand out debuts after making a series of sign...Full Story »

Rotherham are only missing Rarmani Edmonds-Green for the visit of Accrington.The Millers are otherwise at full strength and in fine fettle following their 5-0 midweek win over Doncaster, which Edmonds-Green missed due to a hamstring injury which will keep him out for a few weeks.January arrivals Georgie Kelly and Jordi Osei-Tutu will not be involved, with the latter still at parent club Arsenal ...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton is a doubt for Swansea’s home clash with Blackburn.The defender was forced off with a thigh injury during the Swans’ 1-0 loss to Luton in midweek and has undergone a scan.Jamie Paterson returned to training this week after a move away failed to materialise on deadline day and he will be assessed ahead of the fixture.On-loan Manchester City defender Finley Burns could be...Full Story »

Danish ace Eriksen signed for Brentford last week, seven months after “dying” on the pitch during his country’s Euro 2020 game with Finland. Christian Eriksen looks set to get the green light to play for Denmark at the World Cup Credit: Reuters The former Spurs and Inter Milan schemer revealed his target was to return to Denmark colours in time to play in Qatar when the Wor...Full Story »

CRUSTY Uefa chiefs have done a chew-turn after taking legal action against a small restaurant selling 'Champignons League' pizzas. Europe's football chiefs admitted being 'overzealous' and will now let the German pizzeria keep selling the football-themed meals. Pizza Wolke owners are celebrating after Uefa gave them the all-clear to keep selling their 'Champignons League' meals 'Champignons L...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE'S January transfer window has been blasted after their failure to sign Aaron Ramsey. The Magpies splashed out £85million last month, bringing five new signings to St James' Park. Ramsey signed for Rangers in a shock loan deal, despite interest from the Premier League But despite that, Arsenal legend Paul Merson remains unconvinced by Toon's spending, and reckons the club should...Full Story »