West Ham boss David Moyes felt his side were wrongly denied a late penalty as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 meeting with Freiburg.The Hammers were denied what looked a clear spot-kick for handball in stoppage time after the referee refused to change his decision despite checking the pitchside monitor.The ball struck the arm of Freiburg youngster Noa...Full Story »

England boss Gareth Southgate has been outlined as a surprise candidate to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if the club part ways with their Dutch boss. The Three Lions manager, alongside Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, are both seen as potential options should INEOS boss' Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford choose to replace the Dutchman this summer. United have sustained...Full Story »

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies "mean more" to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola's side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his si...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel would reportedly consider to return to Chelsea but has one crucial condition on the table. WHAT HAPPENED?Tuchel's initial stint at Chelsea was abruptly cut short when he was unceremoniously shown the door by Todd Boehly & Co. within weeks into the 2022-23 season. Despite leading Chelsea to triumph in the UEFA Champions League in 2021, tensions between Tuchel and the club's h...Full Story »

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker's agent has dismissed speculation about his client's future. Becker is one who has been at his very best this season for Jurgen Klopp's Reds. However, the departure of the manager in the summer means that several senior players are also being linked with exits. "There's nothing," his agent Ze Maria told Revista Colorada about Alisson's future and a possib...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City side are playing like a team that believes they can win the Champions League again.The City boss also saluted the team’s consistency after they secured their place in the quarter-finals of Europe’s elite club competition with a comfortable victory over FC Copenhagen.City eased to a 3-1 win in the second leg of their last-16 tie at the Etihad St...Full Story »

Erol Bulut welcomed the return of Cardiff’s confidence after the Bluebirds moved within seven points of the Championship play-offs by beating Huddersfield.Famara Diedhiou’s first-half finish secured a 1-0 victory as Cardiff claimed three consecutive wins for the first time since September.“The last four games, I’m happy,” Bulut said after taking a 10 points from tho...Full Story »

Cardiff claimed a third successive Championship win by beating Huddersfield 1-0 at home.Famara Diedhiou’s first goal in English football since a brace for Bristol City at Middlesbrough in February 2021 moved Cardiff to within seven points of the play-off places.The on-loan Senegal striker converted Josh Bowler’s cross on the half-hour mark to put his name on a Championship scoresheet...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed his players as “outstanding” after they fired themselves back into the League Two play-off places with a fine 2-0 win over Gillingham.Goals from experienced centre-back James Chester and Emile Acquah – his first in the league since October – ended a three-game losing streak.It was the first game the club have played in 17 days after fixtures a...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson feels his side are hitting top form again as the race for promotion in Sky Bet League One intensifies after they hammered rivals Northampton 5-1 in the Nene derby.This was the Posh’s third league win in a row which moved them to within five points of second-placed Bolton, with their current run coming after four straight defeats threatened to derail the...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Ged Brannan was full of praise for his players as they battled to a 1-0 victory over Crawley that took them level on points with the League Two play-off spots.Brannan’s side were forced to defend for long periods against a good Town side but a goal from substitute Jordan Slew in the 68th minute was enough to give them the three points.Brannan said: “They were a really ...Full Story »

Sammie Szmodics salvaged a point for Blackburn but his 20th Championship goal of the season could not disguise the home side’s frustration after a tough 1-1 draw with Millwall at Ewood Park.Szmodics pounced on a defensive error to fire home just past the hour mark, 10 minutes after Millwall substitute Michael Obafemi had lashed the Lions in front.But the result extended Rovers’ disma...Full Story »

OLEKSANDR ZINCHENKO is now as big an Arsenal fan as they come. In his home gymnasium in North London, the Ukrainian has the Emirates Stadium painted on the walls to make it look and feel as though he is standing on the half-way line while working out. Oleksandr Zinchenko adapted easily to life at Arsenal Credit: Getty The Ukrainian's wife Vlada also loved the Emirates' atmosphere Credit: Inst...Full Story »

Rampant Arsenal made history with a 6-0 win away to shambolic Sheffield United as Mikel Arteta’s side moved back to within two points of the Premier League summit.Having seen title rivals Liverpool edge past Nottingham Forest and Manchester City defeat Manchester United, Mikel Arteta’s men knew they had to respond at the Championship-bound Blades.Arsenal did so in style and could eas...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent out a warning to Al-Nassr's AFC Champions League quarter-final opponents Al Ain as he prepares to return from suspension. WHAT HAPPENED?Ronaldo was hit with one match ban and a fine of 30,000 Saudi Riyals (£6,300) as punishment for aiming an obscene gesture at Al-Shabab fans on February 25. Al-Nassr won the game 3-2, but the result was overshadowed by Ronaldo's...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised fantastic Phil Foden and said the Manchester City midfielder is developing into a world-class player after his wonderful, derby-winning display against Manchester United.Nobody expected anything other than embarrassment at the Etihad Stadium for Erik ten Hag’s stumbling Red Devils, yet Marcus Rashford’s scorcher gave them a shock half-time lead.United were under...Full Story »

CHELSEA fans turned on Mauricio Pochettino and Todd Bohely as they directed X-rated chants at the duo. The Blues' struggles continued as they left it late to salvage a 2-2 draw against Brentford. Fans aimed x-rated chants at Mauricio Pochettino Credit: Rex As it looked like they were going to suffer defeat, supporters who made the quick trip across West London vented their frustrations at the...Full Story »

Aston Villa maintained their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League as substitute Lucas Digne headed an 89th-minute winner to defeat Luton 3-2 at Kenilworth Road.Unai Emery’s side looked to have thrown away two points, allowing Luton to fight back from two goals down in the second half, until Digne arrived at the far post to turn Moussa Diaby’s deep cross past Thomas Kamins...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is hoping there is more to come from Newcastle after seeing them secure a first home win of 2024 and the 100th of his Premier League career.The Magpies had not tasted victory at St James’ Park since they beat Fulham 3-0 on December 16, but they ended that run by beating injury-hit Wolves by the same scoreline to suggest they could finally be emerging from a difficult run.Coming ...Full Story »