Jurgen Klopp praised the mentality and quality of “world-class” Diogo Jota after the forward hit a brace to send Liverpool into the Carabao Cup final at the expense of 10-man Arsenal.After a goalless first leg at Anfield last week, Jota’s first-half daisy-cutter caught Aaron Ramsdale flat-footed and he then saw a second-half VAR check rule he was onside following a smart finish...Full Story »

Swansea will again be without Jamie Paterson at home to Preston.Paterson has scored eight goals since joining as a free agent in the summer,  but the former Bristol City forward has told Swansea he is not in the right frame of mind to play.The 30-year-old missed the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend and could now leave the Welsh club this month.Otherwise Russell Martin has a fully-fit s...Full Story »

Barrow are assessing Robbie Gotts ahead of their home game against Mansfield.The midfielder has yet to play in 2022 because of a groin injury but he was close to being included in the squad for last weekend’s win at Colchester.Josh Kay staked his claim for a recall to the starting line-up with another goal from the bench at the JobServe Community Stadium, scoring late on to seal the Bluebi...Full Story »

Cambridge are assessing top scorer Joe Ironside ahead of Saturday’s League One home clash with Crewe.U’s manager Mark Bonner said on Thursday a check would be made on Ironside – scorer of the winners against Lincoln last weekend and Newcastle in the FA Cup a week earlier – with the striker having “everything strapped up at the minute”.Bonner added that there w...Full Story »

Charlton appear to have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s League One clash with Fleetwood at the Valley.It remains to be seen whether there is any involvement for Conor Washington, who missed the 1-1 draw at Cheltenham last weekend due to what was described as a minor niggle.Fellow forward Jayden Stockley has been out with a hip problem.There could be a return for Craig MacGilli...Full Story »

Relegation-threatened Reading suffered a further setback when they were beaten 2-0 by Luton at the SCL Stadium.In a poor first half, the visitors snatched a fortunate lead in the 33rd minute when central defender Tom Holmes sent a diving header into his own net.Reading offered little after the break and were breached again in the 58th minute, when Allan Campbell slotted in his second goal in as ...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka is suspended for Thursday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at home to Liverpool following his red card during last week’s 0-0 draw between the teams at Anfield.The Gunners were forced to postpone Sunday’s derby with Tottenham due to a number of players being unavailable and boss Mikel Arteta admitted they still have “issues&rdq...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED ace Paul Pogba has been tipped to leave Old Trafford in the summer. Manchester United ace Paul Pogba has apparently told club chiefs that he wants to move to Real Madrid in the summer. The 28-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and looks set to call time on his spell in the Premier League. Pogba arrived at the 13-times Premier League champions for a second ti...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke was left frustrated by Port Vale’s 1-0 loss to Salford in a fixture delayed by a damaged goalpost.The Valiants’ first-half dominance was disrupted by a 10-minute stoppage after Connor Hall collided with the post and a tractor entered the field to straighten the woodwork.Despite the home side sitting comfortably in the ascendancy – Ben Garrity twice having efforts...Full Story »

Fog caused the League Two encounter between leaders Forest Green and in-form Mansfield to be abandoned after just four minutes.Thick fog engulfed The Fully Charged New Lawn just before kick-off, with referee Carl Brook starting the game 15 minutes late.Play lasted only four minutes, with Forest Green’s Jamille Matt hitting a speculative strike through the fog to test Manchester United loan...Full Story »

Michael Morrison could make his long-awaited return when Reading host Luton in Wednesday’s Championship clash.The 33-year-old defender has been out of action since September with a knee injury, but has spent the last few weeks on the comeback trail.Morrison mustered 45 minutes for Reading’s Under-23s on Friday and is now back in contention for a first-team return.Defender Liam Moore ...Full Story »

Brentford have no new injury concerns ahead of the visit of Manchester United in the Premier League on Wednesday.The Bees continue to be without a number of players, including David Raya (knee), Charlie Goode (hamstring), Mathias Jorgensen (thigh), Julian Jeanvier (knee) and Josh Dasilva (hip).Manager Thomas Frank also has Frank Onyeka away on international duty with Nigeria at the Africa Cup of...Full Story »

Hull boss Grant McCann is expected to be without a long list of players once again for his side’s home game against Blackburn.Mallik Wilks (foot), Alfie Jones (hamstring), Lewie Coyle, Andy Cannon (both ankle), Josh Emmanuel (illness) and Callum Elder (groin) all remain unavailable.Jones, Coyle, Cannon and Elder are hoping to return next month, but Wilks’ metatarsal injury will keep ...Full Story »

Aberdeen have Scott Brown, Matty Kennedy and Dylan McGeouch back from illness and injury for the visit of cinch Premiership champions Rangers.Marley Watkins faces several weeks out with a foot injury while long-term absentees Mikey Devlin and Andy Considine remain on the sidelines.American midfielder Dante Polvara is not ready to feature following his January signing.Joe Aribo will miss Rangers&...Full Story »

Livingston have fresh striking options ahead of the cinch Premiership return against Dundee.Forwards Joel Nouble and Caleb Chukwuemeka could both make their debuts while on-loan Liverpool defender Morgan Boyes is also aiming for his introduction.Tom Parkes (knee) remains out while Adam Lewis is close to a return following foot surgery. Daniel Barden faces a further three or four months out follo...Full Story »

Brighton duo Shane Duffy and Adam Lallana are major doubts for Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Chelsea due to respective ankle and hamstring injuries.Captain Lewis Dunk is closing in on a return from a knee problem but will not be involved, while midfielders Enock Mwepu (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (Africa Cup of Nations) also remain unavailable.Full-back Tariq Lamptey is fit to take ...Full Story »

Morecambe will check on Aaron Wildig ahead of their Sky Bet League One clash with Wigan.The midfielder, who has had an injury-hit season, played 75 minutes as he made his first start in four games in Saturday’s goalless draw at AFC Wimbledon.Arthur Gnahoua will hope to continue after returning to the side at the weekend.Loan signings Trevor Carson and Jacob Bedeau are set to make their hom...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial has hit back at interim boss Ralf Rangnick's claims that he missed his side's trip to Aston Villa on Saturday because he "did not want to play." Rangnick did not fill his quota of substitutes for the 2-2 draw at Villa Park despite also including goalkeepers Dean Henderson and Tom Heaton on the bench. Rangnick said he was keen to include the striker for...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou will assess Portuguese striker Jota ahead of the cinch Premiership game against Hibernian at Celtic Park on Monday night.The Hoops attacker has resumed training after recovering from a hamstring problem.New signings from the J-League, Yosuke Ideguchi, Reo Hatate and Daizen Maeda are available, while David Turnbull and Albian Ajeti (both hamstring), Giorgos Giakoumakis (knee), Ja...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see Harry Charsley end the day as a super substitute with a second-half brace that hauled his in-form side into the League Two play-off spots following a 2-0 home win over Walsall.It was a sixth home league win in a row and their ninth in 10, and Clough said: “It was an enforced change unfortunately as Ollie Clarke felt his hamstring, but he cou...Full Story »