Nigel Clough was delighted to see Mansfield end their winless run in Sky Bet League Two and reclaim a place among the play-off contenders with a 1-0 win at Rochdale.Substitute George Maris scored the only goal of the game after 66 minutes when he connected with a sublime Hiram Boateng delivery, poking home from five yards to end a five-match run in the league without a win.Stags manager Clough n...Full Story »

Reading claimed a much-needed 2-1 win at Hull following Ryan Longman’s injury-time own goal.With the game meandering towards a draw, Longman was adjudged to have put into his own net after substitute Andy Carroll tried his luck with a header off Tom Ince’s free-kick from the left.Jacob Greaves’ ninth-minute header appeared to have put the Royals, who had won just once in nine p...Full Story »

Ivan Toney responded to his World Cup omission by scoring both goals as Brentford claimed a stunning 2-1 win at Premier League champions Manchester City.The Bees forward, left out of Gareth Southgate’s squad for Qatar this week, netted a stoppage-time winner at the Etihad Stadium to condemn City to a shock loss in their final match before the break.Toney, outstanding throughout, had put Br...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has told national team managers hopeful of having their World Cup players rested this weekend: "Don't call me!" There is one last round of Premier League fixtures before the tournament starts but Guardiola has rejected the idea that he could give a helping hand to the countries heading to Qatar by rotating his squad when he picks his team to play Brentford a...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton after being given a one-match touchline ban by the Football Association for clashing with the assistant referee during last month's win over Manchester City. Klopp was shown a red card for confronting the official after forward Mohamed Salah was denied a free kick late in the second half at Anfield durin...Full Story »

Newcastle & Dortmund want Leeds defender Leeds youngster Cody Drameh has attracted attention from Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund, according to the Daily Mail. The 20-year-old has only made two starts this season after moving from Fulham but could be on the move again with both clubs interested in his services. Newcastle want back up at right-back, while Dortmund have made a habit of ...Full Story »

Aberdeen will make a late decision on Jonny Hayes ahead of their cinch Premiership encounter with Dundee United.Hayes is very close to fitness following a groin injury but will not be rushed back unless 100 per cent.Callum Roberts (hamstring) and Dante Polvara both remain on the sidelines.United are set to be without former Dons defender Charlie Mulgrew.The 35-year-old is close to fitness follow...Full Story »

Manchester City are again without right-back Kyle Walker for the visit of Brentford in the Premier League.The England international is still recovering from groin surgery last month but fellow full-back Joao Cancelo returns from suspension.Aymeric Laporte was withdrawn against Chelsea on Wednesday as a precaution but the problem is not thought to be serious. Erling Haaland could be fit to start ...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic will miss Sunday’s Premier League match against Manchester United because of a foot problem which could make the Serbia striker a fitness doubt for the World Cup.Defender Kenny Tete and midfielder Harrison Reed will serve one-match suspensions after collecting their fifth yellow cards of the season in last weekend’s defeat at Manchester City.Forward Bobby De Cordo...Full Story »

Luton begin life after Nathan Jones against Rotherham in the final game before the Championship interval.Jones ended his second spell at Kenilworth Road earlier this week to join Southampton and took assistant-manager Chris Cohen and coach Alan Sheehan with him, with Mick Harford, who used to manage the Millers, placed in temporary charge.Harford will have to galvanise the group who had a close ...Full Story »

Preston will still be without midfielder Ben Whiteman as they look to make it four Championship wins in a row when Millwall visit Deepdale on Saturday.Whiteman suffered a thigh injury in North End’s last home game against Swansea but the 26-year-old is close to fitness and remains confident of returning to action after the World Cup break.Defender Patrick Bauer is also still working his wa...Full Story »

Leeds star Brenden Aaronson can expect a warm welcome from his stunning girlfriend in Qatar after his shock call-up to USA's World Cup squad. Aaronson's excelled at Elland Road since moving to Leeds in the summer, featuring in 13 Premier League games, providing one goal and an assist. And the 22-year-old's contribution for Jesse Marsch's side has earned him a spot in the US team, jetting to Qat...Full Story »

The 49-year-old, who replaces Ralph Hasenhuttl, has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal at St Mary's after leaving Championship club Luton Town. Southampton have confirmed Nathan Jones as their new manager Credit: Getty He has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after leaving Luton Town for the Saints Credit: Getty He will be joined at the South Coast club by first team coaches Chris Cohen an...Full Story »

Manchester United twice came from behind to beat Aston Villa 4-2 and advance to last 16 of the Carabao Cup.A turgid first half was followed by a frantic second which delivered all six goals – Anthony Martial cancelled out Ollie Watkins’ opener within seconds, then Marcus Rashford struck after a Diogo Dalot own goal had put the visitors back in front.Bruno Fernandes then fired United ...Full Story »

Rochdale will be hoping Liam Kelly returns for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Mansfield.Dale boss Jim Bentley was forced to change his side’s shape against Salford in midweek with midfielder Kelly sidelined, having gone off 40 minutes into the FA Cup defeat at Bristol Rovers.Goalkeeper Cieran Slicker and forwards Scott Quigley and Tahvon Campbell remain out.Forward Ian Henderson is expe...Full Story »

Manchester United have dropped another massive hint over Cristiano Ronaldo's future at the club as he continues to be linked with a move away from Old Trafford in January Manchester United have dropped a huge hint on Cristiano Ronaldo's future (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United could have been clarified after the club dropped a huge hint. The 37-year...Full Story »

Several of his international team-mates also filmed the moment they learned of their call-up to the World Cup, including Neymar and Richarlison. Alex Telles and his wife had an emotional reaction to his World Cup call up Wife Priscila Minuzzo offered support to the defender The pair embraced but fans noticed another odd aspect of the video Telles responded to the news by breaking down in tea...Full Story »

And they are now also allegedly the favourites to snap-up the teenage sensation ahead of transfer rivals Liverpool and Real Madrid. Speculation is mounting over Man City's pursuit of Jude Bellingham Cedit: Getty The 19-year-old England international midfielder has emerged as one of the best talents in the continent and continues to gain admirers with performances at Dortmund. Bellingham has e...Full Story »

Sadio Mane suffered a knee injury during Bayern Munich's 6-1 demolition of Werder Bremen on Tuesday night, and now reports are emerging that he will miss World Cup 2022 because of the knock he sustained. Mane went down injured 20 minutes into the match due to an innocuous-looking challenge, and was subsequently substituted for Leroy Sane. Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann said that Man...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola declared himself “more than pleased” after Manchester City claimed their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 2-0 victory over Chelsea on Wednesday.On a night when Kalvin Phillips returned to action to stake his claim for a World Cup place, City prevailed at the Etihad Stadium with second-half goals from Riyad Mahrez and Julian Alvarez.Manager Guardiola said: &l...Full Story »