United States star Christian Pulisic has criticized his former Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, saying he was left "dumbfounded and very disappointed" by the decision not to start him in the Champions League semifinal second leg against Real Madrid in 2021. Pulisic started and scored Chelsea's goal in a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Madrid. However, he began on the substitute's bench for the retur...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists Ben White will be better for playing in various positions this season. The 24-year-old formed an impressive central defensive partnership with Gabriel last season, but has shown his versatility this term following William Saliba's emergence at centre back. Arteta said, “Obviously we talk, because when you are thinking about doing something to maximise ...Full Story »

Relieved Liam Manning was delighted with his side’s response after MK Dons’ battling 2-1 win at Oxford.The Dons dragged themselves out of the Sky Bet League One relegation zone as they bounced back from Tuesday night’s disappointing defeat to Bolton at the Kassam Stadium.Matt Smith opened the scoring on the stroke of half-time before Will Grigg’s late penalty seemingly pu...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Tony Mowbray admitted Jewison Bennette is struggling with the language barrier after he rescued a point in an enthralling 2-2 draw against Watford at Vicarage Road.Mowbray sent on a quartet of substitutes including Costa Rica international Bennette, who scored his side’s 86th-minute equaliser.Mowbray said: “Jewi really can’t communicate with anyone at the clu...Full Story »

Boss Jim Bentley admitted he saw worrying “frailties” in his Rochdale team as they crumbled to a 3-0 defeat at high-flying Northampton.Since replacing Robbie Stockdale at Spotland, Bentley has seen his team draw twice in Sky Bet League Two and suffer a narrow 1-0 defeat to leaders Leyton Orient.But despite a bright start at Sixfields, Dale were well-beaten as in-form Sam Hoskins scor...Full Story »

Benik Afobe’s second-half strike earned Millwall a 2-1 victory over Blackpool at The Den.The hosts took the lead early in the first half when Dutchman Zian Flemming’s header squirmed agonisingly past Blackpool goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw and in for an own goal.The visitors pulled level before half-time when Dom Thompson teed up Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino, who slotted his first leag...Full Story »

Benik Afobe and George Honeyman will be hoping to force their way into Millwall’s starting line-up for the Sky Bet Championship clash with Blackpool.The Lions have lost four of their last five league outings and are in need of attacking inspiration.So striker Afobe and midfielder Honeyman could come into the starting line-up, having been on the bench for the 2-0 loss to QPR.Shaun Hutchinso...Full Story »

Scot Bennett should be fully fit to make another start for Newport as they face Barrow on Saturday.The 31-year-old midfielder was previously a doubt to play in their narrow midweek loss to Stevenage but played 76 minutes before being taken off and should line up once again.Forward Offrande Zanzala (hamstring) is a longer term absentee.Chanka Zimba is yet to make his first Sky Bet League Two star...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday will still be without Ben Heneghan for the visit of Ipswich.The defender has returned to training following a hamstring injury but is not ready to return this weekend.Dennis Adeniran is still occupying the treatment room with a knee injury and faces several more weeks out.Boss Darren Moore has plenty of options as they look to build on a promising start to the campaign.Camero...Full Story »

Preston manager Ryan Lowe has no fresh selection concerns ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship meeting with Sheffield United.Midfielder Ben Woodburn has returned to training following an ankle injury, albeit he may not be ready to return until after the international break.Centre-back Bambo Diaby, who is yet to feature this term following a knee issue in pre-season, was an unused subst...Full Story »

Ben Amos could yet again be missing for Wigan’s clash with Reading at the weekend.The 32-year-old goalkeeper missed the Latics’ 2-1 win over Huddersfield in midweek after suffering a back spasm and the weekend’s game could come too soon.Callum Lang and Will Keane were withdrawn late on against the Terriers after getting on the scoresheet and will be hoping to start again.Strike...Full Story »

Juventus chief Maurizio Arrivabene has denied talking up the sacking of coach Max Allegri. A video shared on social media shows Arrivabene mixing with Bianconeri supporters after lunch with Benfica directors in Turin. At some point, Arrivabene says: "Then you pay for who comes next?" The question can't be heard in the video, but it's suggested he was asked about removing Allegri. "Let's ma...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy has been cleared of the rape of a 19-year-old woman, which was alleged to have occurred at his home in Prestbury, while the Manchester City footballer's trial is still ongoing Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy is currently on trial (Image: Getty Images) Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy has been found not guilty of one count of rape at his Cheshire man...Full Story »

Charlton manager Ben Garner refused to blame Joe Wollacott after the goalkeeper’s mistake handed Forest Green their equaliser in a 1-1 draw at The Valley.The Addicks had the perfect start when Corey Blackett-Taylor put them ahead inside the opening 10 minutes.Jack Payne supplied the pass for the winger, who shifted the ball on to his right foot and lashed it into the top right corner of th...Full Story »

Ben Whitfield and Tyrell Warren scored as Barrow beat Doncaster 2-0 to celebrate manager Pete Wild’s new contract.Whitfield netted his fourth goal of the season after 37 minutes and Warren rolled in his second of the term 13 minutes from the end of what turned out to be a one-sided encounter.Wild, who signed a three-year deal when he joined last May,  missed out on the division’...Full Story »

Lincoln claimed their first home win of the season as they beat Derby 2-0 in their first league meeting for 36 years.An early Jack Diamond penalty was added to by Ben House after the break as the Rams’ 5,000th match in the Football League ended in defeat.City goalkeeper Carl Rushworth had to be alert to get down low and save James Collins’ effort after six minutes, but six minutes la...Full Story »

Preston will again be without Ben Woodburn when they face Burnley at Deepdale on Tuesday.The midfielder’s ankle issue, which saw him miss the 1-0 home loss to Birmingham on September 3, is expected to keep him unavailable until the clash with Sunderland on October 1.Andrew Hughes (shoulder) could return to action, having been in with a chance for Saturday’s trip to Bristol City that ...Full Story »

The Football Association has decided to postpone all matches across all levels this weekend but the gesture does little to honour Her Majesty. Queen Elizabeth II loved sport Horse racing was her main passion but she loved watching Wimbledon from the royal box and was in attendance for major sporting events throughout her 70-year reign, including at the 2012 London Olympics. Her most iconic ...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain manager Christophe Galtier has warned the superstar trio of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Neymar that they need to accept a role on the bench, whether they like it or not. While former manager Mauricio Pochettino would rarely make rotations, successor Galtier didn't hesitate to put Neymar on the bench Saturday, three days before their Champions League opener against Juve...Full Story »

New Rochdale boss Jim Bentley says his relegation-threatened side will keep fighting after their 3-3 draw at Carlisle.Scott Quigley opened the scoring from close range when he pounced on a deflection midway through the first half.Carlisle levelled 14 minutes later after Jon Mellish smashed home from Owen Moxon’s corner.Rochdale took control just after half-time with two goals in three minu...Full Story »