Kevin De Bruyne struck twice as Manchester City sent Pep Guardiola’s Premier League goal tally hurtling past 500 with a stunning 7-0 demolition of Leeds.Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, John Stones and Nathan Ake also got on the scoresheet as the champions swatted aside the West Yorkshire outfit with embarrassing ease at the Etihad Stadium.In the process they registered their 500th...Full Story »

FORMER Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi had a belt put around his neck during a violent robbery at his home in Portugal on Monday morning. Four men broke in and assaulted the centre-back in front his family before stealing money and watches in Aroeira, Almada. Nicolas Otamendi was the victim of a violent robbery in front of his family at his home in PortugalCredit: Getty The robbers plac...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani's future could well be away from Europe as soon as January, with Corinthians one of a number of clubs interested in his signature, with Juventus and Barcelona known to be two others. Cavani's contract with Manchester United expires in June of 2022, and he has found first-team football opportunities limited this season as a result of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival and his own inter...Full Story »

Talks between Real Madrid and Antonio Rudiger are accelerating, according to reports. The Chelsea defender will become a free agent at the end of this season, and can sign a pre-contract agreement with a foreign club next month. Rudiger, 28, is seeking one last pay-day and it might come from the Spanish giants. According to The Guardian, Real are now the heavy favourites to sign Rudiger as ...Full Story »

The Spaniard's allegiances are undisputed for his spring clash with the club he once captained Sergio Ramos has said he's "going to die" for Paris Saint-Germain when they face Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16. The Spanish centre-back was asked about his emotions upon drawing his former club in Europe, and he left no doubts about his allegiance. Ramos has only managed to play in o...Full Story »

JAMES MADDISON brilliantly hit back at Geordie Shore star Scotty T after the Leicester playmaker was branded as a 'cheating c***' by the Newcastle fan. The Foxes ace, 25, starred in the 4-0 win against the Magpies at the King Power Stadium, chipping in with a goal and an assist. Leicester midfielder James Maddison dazzled in the 4-0 win against Newcastle on Sunday Maddison played a huge role ...Full Story »

Manchester United have made Ajax head coach Erik Ten Hag their top permanent manager target, according to reports. Ten Hag had been frequently linked with the role alongside Mauricio Pochettino before Ralf Rangnick was appointed as interim boss. Rangnick was appointed as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s short-term successor at the end of November. The German will then take on a consultancy role ...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou revealed the injured Kyogo Furuhashi and Celtic’s medical team had contrasting expectations about a return date for the Japan forward.But Postecoglou fully expects his key striker to be back before Rangers visit Parkhead on January 2 and would not rule him out of next Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup final against Hibernian.Celtic came through their first test without a r...Full Story »

James Maddison maintained his red-hot form as Leicester routed Newcastle 4-0.The midfielder grabbed a goal and two assists and has now netted four times in his last six games.Youri Tielemans’ double, including a first-half penalty, marked his 100th Premier League appearance while Patson Daka also netted following a brilliant Maddison pass.The Foxes climbed to eighth and it was also their f...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones was eager to praise his side for showing “no fear” as they held Championship leaders Fulham to a 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road.The Cottagers went ahead through Aleksander Mitrovic’s 22nd goal of the season, but the hosts gained their just rewards for a spirited second-half display as Elijah Adebayo’s diving header just after the hour proved enough fo...Full Story »

Caretaker boss Stephen Crainey hailed Fleetwood’s “massive result” after their 2-1 victory inflicted a sixth straight defeat on fellow strugglers Gillingham.Fleetwood took all three points thanks to goals from Harrison Biggins and Tom Clarke.Although Robbie McKenzie halved the deficit for Gillingham with 15 minutes left, the hosts held out for a crucial win.Crainey – put ...Full Story »

Steve Morison hailed the heart and character of his Cardiff team but admitted they cannot keep coming from behind after securing a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Cardiff have fought back to gain a result in five of their nine away games this season and Mark McGuinness’ third goal in five games completed yet another comeback for the Welsh club.Birmingham led 2-0 ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson felt his side got the rough end of the ‘big decisions’ from the officials in the 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw against Ipswich at the DW Stadium.The Latics led thanks to a Callum Lang goal midway through the first half when the game’s major flashpoint occurred.Ipswich forward Conor Chaplin was yellow-carded before appearing to stamp on Wigan left-back T...Full Story »

Danny Cowley hailed injury-hit Portsmouth’s 2-0 win at home to Morecambe as their best victory of the season.Goals from Marcus Harness and Connor Ogilvie – his first for the club – extended the south coast side’s unbeaten league run to eight matches.Cowley said: “For me, it was our best win of the season.“We’ve played three games in eight days, albeit at...Full Story »

Manager Karl Robinson is head over heels for his Oxford side as their fine run of form continued with a 2-1 comeback win at MK Dons.Hiram Boateng handed the hosts an early lead but second-half goals from Matty Taylor and Mark Sykes completed a rousing comeback.Sykes’ strike 11 minutes from time helped United bag back-to-back victories and Robinson was gushing in praise of his side, who are...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper insisted his winning return to Swansea was no more special than any other victory.Cooper’s side stretched their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship run to eight games as Philip Zinckernagel, Lewis Grabban, Brennan Johnson and Cafu scored in a 4-1 success.Welshman Cooper left Swansea in July after taking them to the Championship play-offs twice in his two ye...Full Story »

Callum Robinson’s first club goal for over three months helped a Covid-19-hit West Brom to a hugely deserved 1-0 win against struggling Reading at The Hawthorns.Robinson, whose last Baggies goal was on August 18, netted just after the hour after the home side missed a hatful of chances – with the former Preston forward the most guilty party.A second successive victory for Valerien Is...Full Story »

Mark McGuinness’ stoppage-time goal rescued a point for comeback kings Cardiff in a 2-2 draw at St Andrew’s.Steve Morison’s side have made a habit of coming from behind to gain a result this term and they were at it again when McGuiness rose to head home from a corner in stoppage time to stun the home fans amongst a seasonal high crowd of 17,840.Birmingham had built up a two-go...Full Story »

Freddie Ladapo scored a brace to help Rotherham extend their unbeaten run to 20 games with a 3-1 win over Burton.Ladapo struck either side of a Kane Hemmings goal before Dan Barlaser hit a late third to keep Rotherham top of Sky Bet League One and unbeaten in all competitions since mid-September.The Millers started full of confidence and Burton needed Ryan Leak to clear a first-minute Michael Sm...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola brushed aside controversy as he hailed his Manchester City side’s hard-fought 1-0 win over 10-man Wolves on Saturday.Raheem Sterling settled an ill-tempered contest at the Etihad Stadium by netting his 100th Premier League goal from a contentiously awarded penalty in the second half.That came after Wolves striker Raul Jimenez had been sent off in the latter stages of the firs...Full Story »