Ralf Rangnick wants other Manchester United players to take a leaf out of Anthony Elanga’s book after the exciting teenage talent came off the bench to snatch a fortunate Champions League draw at Atletico Madrid.Having secured a thrilling Premier League win at rivals Leeds on Sunday, the Red Devils stumbled in Spain and were facing defeat after Joao Felix’s early bullet header.United...Full Story »

Super sub Anthony Elanga spared Manchester United’s blushes at Atletico Madrid as Ralf Rangnick’s side snatched a scarcely deserved 1-1 draw in the first leg of this Champions League last-16 tie.Wednesday’s clash at a rocking Wanda Metropolitano brought together two Jekyll and Hyde sides that stand no chance of ending challenging seasons with domestic honours.United again under...Full Story »

Liverpool closed the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to just three points after clinically dismantling Leeds 6-0 with a devastating first-half display which left Marcelo Bielsa’s free-falling side chasing shadows.Mohamed Salah scored two penalties, either side of a rare Joel Matip goal from open play, to take his tally to 27 for the season in a 20-minute spell which provided ...Full Story »

Manchester City star Bernardo Silva has his heart set on a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, and could be sold as soon as this summer as a result. Silva has been an integral part to Pep Guardiola's side this season as they push to win another league title and go one better in the Champions League. The Portuguese playmaker, who can play anywhere in City's front five but predominantly opera...Full Story »

The Uruguayan is widely expected to leave Old Trafford this summer Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is willing to listen to an offer from Brazilian side Botafogo, GOAL can confirm. The 35-year-old striker is the club's dream signing, and has a contract with Man Utd that is set to expire in June. Cavani's representatives have made initial contact with the Brazilian side, and the Urug...Full Story »

Manchester United face a tough battle to sign their top managerial target Mauricio Pochettino this summer, with the PSG gaffer also wanted by Real Madrid. That is according to the Daily Mail, who report that Pochettino has emerged as a top summer target for Real Madrid, with current boss Carlo Ancelotti struggling to get the best out of Los Blancos. While Real are cruising at the top of La L...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna was “disappointed” not to pick up the three points against Cheltenham and said his players were “frustrated” not to have claimed a much-needed victory.By contrast, Robins boss Michael Duff said the character his depleted team showed was “magnificent”.The hosts failed to capitalise on their superiority as Cheltenham’s first ...Full Story »

Hartlepool manager Graeme Lee was pleased to see his side recover to claim a 2-1 win at struggling Colchester.Pools had trailed after Noah Chilvers had given the hosts a 22nd-minute lead, but Omar Bogle equalised in the 70th minute with a fine shot from the edge of the area.And they grabbed a winner four minutes later through substitute Isaac Fletcher, who stabbed home from close range after Bog...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel revealed he took Chelsea’s club-record signing Romelu Lukaku out of the firing line for the 2-0 Champions League win over Lille.Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic hit the net as Chelsea produced a fine last-16 first-leg victory at Stamford Bridge, with £98million striker Lukaku an unused replacement.Lukaku had registered a Premier League record-low seven touches in Satur...Full Story »

Ollie Palmer went from villain to hero by scoring a brace to help Wrexham secure a 2-0 win at National League promotion rivals Chesterfield.In front of a crowd of 7,854, Palmer missed a glorious opportunity to put Wrexham ahead early in the second half when he somehow blazed over from six yards.However, the striker made amends in the 58th minute when he headed home after Chesterfield goalkeeper ...Full Story »

Substitute Isaac Fletcher grabbed the winner as Hartlepool came from behind to claim a 2-1 victory at struggling Colchester.The U’s went ahead in the 22nd minute through Noah Chilvers, who celebrated his 21st birthday by scoring from close range after John Akinde’s shot had been parried by Ben Killip.Cameron Coxe’s shot came back off a post in the 33rd minute for the hosts afte...Full Story »

Ipswich failed to capitalise on their superiority as they drew 0-0 with Cheltenham.The depleted visitors, who were without four regular first-team players, kept the hosts at bay to earn a valuable away point.The result dented Ipswich’s hopes of moving closer to the play-off places but kept their unbeaten run in tact and extended it to five matches.Conor Chaplin sent a 25-yard effort wide o...Full Story »

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic made light of Romelu Lukaku’s omission to spearhead Chelsea’s 2-0 Champions League win over Lille.Germany forward Havertz nodded in Hakim Ziyech’s fizzing corner, before Pulisic slotted home from N’Golo Kante’s threaded pass in a dominant last-16 first-leg victory.Havertz impressed in the false nine role as £98million club-rec...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche expects January signing Wout Weghorst and Maxwel Cornet to recover in time to face Tottenham after both were withdrawn on Saturday with minor injuries.The Clarets will hope duo James Tarkowski and Ashley Westwood will provide negative coronavirus tests in time to feature in the Premier League match at Turf Moor.Charlie Taylor (foot) will not play but could return to conte...Full Story »

Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia is one of the women who has stood in football due to her successful work at Champions League holders Chelsea over the last decade. The Russian executive was named as the Best Club Director in European football at the Golden Boy awards back in November following the team's success under Thomas Tuchel in 2021/22. Now, L'Equipe has published a profile of her ...Full Story »

Fans have been left in awe at Demba Ba's impressive hairstyle after the iconic former West Ham, Newcastle and Chelsea striker appeared on punditry duty this week. The former Senegal forward, who called time on his professional career in December at the age of 36, was known for his shaved head while smashing home goals in the Premier League. However, some spectators seemed to believe that Ba ha...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are searching for a long-term replacement for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Gary Neville has demanded that Manchester United appoint an elite manager as their long-term boss in the summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November, with Ralf Rangnick coming in as his replacement until the end of the season. But while results have improved in that time, performances have continued t...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will have to wait to find out if Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino will be available for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea. Both forwards missed Saturday's 3-1 win over Norwich City in the Premier League, and look set to miss out against Leeds United on Wednesday night. Asked about Jota and Firmino's chances of playing against Chelsea, Klopp told the club...Full Story »

FC Dallas sign Carrera We have signed goalkeeper and Academy product Antonio Carrera. He'll be joining us as the club’s league-leading 33rd Homegrown player. — FC Dallas (@FCDallas) February 21, 2022Atalanta interested in BelottiAtalanta are really interested in Torino's striker Andrea Belotti as a free agent for the summer. — Nicolo Schira (@NicoSchira) February 21, 2022...Full Story »

Colchester duo Noah Chilvers and Tom Dallison could push to start in Tuesday night’s League Two match against Hartlepool.The pair both started on the bench after returning from injury in the 3-0 defeat to Northampton on Saturday, with Chilvers making a 20-minute appearance.Goalkeeper Sam Hornby has kept his spot between the sticks for the last two games despite the return of Shamal George ...Full Story »