Strikes from Jack Colback and Brennan Johnson helped Nottingham Forest take a slender 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Sky Bet Championship play-off first leg.A raucous atmosphere greeted both sets of players on the pitch as Blades searched for a return to the top flight after two years, while Forest looked to end their 23-year absence.Nottingham Forest opened the scoring in ...Full Story »

Ivan Perisic has reportedly agreed terms to join Chelsea on a free transfer from Inter Milan this summer. The Croatian winger is out of contract at the end of the season and is unlikely to agree a new deal with the current Serie A champions. The 33-year-old is said to be demanding a three-year contract earning just under £100,000-per-week, but Inter are only willing to offer him £65...Full Story »

Real Madrid crushed bottom-side Levante 6-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday night in a match that saw Vinicius Junior net a hat trick and Karim Benzema continue continue his rampant goalscoring form in LaLiga this season. The result means Levante, who have 29 points from 36 matches, are relegated to Spain's second division as they cannot mathematically get out of the bottom three. Despite...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has compared Manchester City’s title run-in to a tennis player serving to win a tournament.City will claim their fourth Premier League crown in five seasons if they can win their final three games against Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa.Yet Guardiola feels the pressure of the situation means these could be the most difficult games to win.The City boss said: “The most d...Full Story »

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst will use Rangers’ final two cinch Premiership matches of the season to prepare his side for two chances of cup glory.A much-changed side beat Dundee United 2-0 at Ibrox with ease but the title is on its way to Celtic.The Dutchman made seven changes following the Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig on Thursday night and the hosts got the breakthrough in the...Full Story »

Motherwell moved one step closer to European qualification with a 1–0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County in Dingwall.Sights of goal were few and far between for both sides, but Kevin Van Veen’s 68th-minute penalty proved to be the difference.Ross County saw a mostly-unchanged side bolstered by the return of Jack Baldwin to the starting XI, who was free to play again after suspens...Full Story »

Ross Stewart’s 25th goal of the season handed Sunderland a lead to defend against Sheffield Wednesday in their quest for a place in the League One play-off final.The forward’s strike in added time at the end of the first half secured a 1-0 semi-final, first-leg victory at the Stadium of Light to take into Monday’s return at Hillsborough.Alex Neil’s men might have won more...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans may look to switch things up as they face Salford in the final game of the season.Boro have lost two games on the spin since securing safety in the league for next season and Evans may opt for a different XI in an attempt to finish the season on a high.Long-term injury absentee Jake Reeves will miss out.Midfielder Chris Lines will be hoping to start a game for the firs...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst will assess his squad ahead of the cinch Premiership clash with Dundee United at Ibrox on Sunday.Joe Aribo had to come off just before half-time in the Europa League semi-final win over RB Leipzig at Ibrox on Thursday night with a head knock.Kemar Roofe did not make the squad as he tries to recover from a knee injury while defender Filip Helander (foot), striker Alfredo ...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani has said Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at Manchester United made him consider leaving the club. Cavani's season has been interrupted by injury and the 35-year-old striker has been limited to 18 appearances for the club in all competitions in a disappointing campaign that will end without a trophy and no Champions League football next season. "At the moment it was done, I thought i...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Edinson Cavani bumped into his biggest fan following the club's 3-0 win against Brentford – and it was one of the most wholesome moments of the season. Lola Eastwood, 14, has been a self-confessed 'super fan' of the Uruguayan striker ever since he joined the ranks at Old Trafford on a free transfer. "Edi is a football legend," she tells SPORTbible after footag...Full Story »

Michael Garrity’s first-half header secured Annan a narrow 1-0 home win against Forfar in the first leg of their Scottish League One play-off semi-final.Midfielder Garrity’s solitary effort at Galabank has given Annan a slender advantage before Saturday’s return leg at Station Park.Annan took a controversial 31st-minute lead when Garrity headed in Charlie Barnes’ cross at...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola’s delight with Manchester City’s swashbuckling win against Real Madrid outweighed any frustration about their inability to put the Champions League semi-final to bed in a jaw-dropping first leg.The leaders of the Premier League and LaLiga met under the Etihad Stadium lights on Tuesday evening, when onlookers were treated to an astonishing encounter that leaves the tie o...Full Story »

Manchester City claimed a slender advantage in their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after a dramatic 4-3 victory at the Etihad Stadium.The Premier League leaders raced into a 2-0 lead in a pulsating first-leg encounter with goals from the irrepressible Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus in the first 11 minutes.Real responded through the prolific Karim Benzema before Phil Foden an...Full Story »

The Portuguese has seen a tough season upon his return to Old Trafford, but a fellow Ballon d'Or winner sees no reason for him to be dropped Cristiano Ronaldo will give new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag no reason to exclude him from his plans if he continues to perform to the best of his abilities, former Netherlands great Marco van Basten believes. The Portuguese turned in a star perf...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans compared Luke Norris to Harry Kane after the striker’s goals secured Stevenage’s Sky Bet League Two status.Norris scored a penalty and a header either side of half-time to take his tally for the season to 14 and secure a 2-0 win against Tranmere.Stevenage’s safety was confirmed after relegation rivals Oldham’s clash with Salford finally reached a concl...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst praised his Rangers side for adapting to Leon Balogun’s first-half red card to beat Motherwell 3-1 at Fir Park.The much-changed visitors took the lead after 14 minutes although it was unclear whether home keeper Liam Kelly had handled into his own net from a Connor Goldson header or if Gers midfielder Scott Wright got the last touch.However, Balogun was shown a str...Full Story »

Steve Evans has no new injury concerns as he looks to seal Stevenage’s Sky Bet League Two safety against Tranmere.A Boro victory coupled with an Oldham defeat against Salford would see Stevenage secure their EFL status and they only have long-term absentee Jake Reeves unavailable for the clash.Reeves has been out since February with a broken arm.Evans lost his first two matches after takin...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe will check on Patrick Bauer and Ched Evans ahead of Monday night’s Sky Bet Championship derby clash with Blackburn.Defender Bauer was not risked in Tuesday night’s 3-0 defeat by leaders Fulham after travelling with a slight injury, while striker Evans had to come off after just 25 minutes with a recurrence of a toe injury, and both will be assessed.Midfielder A...Full Story »

Everton have Yerry Mina and Donny Van De Beek back available for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Leicester at Goodison Park.Defender Mina is fit after missing out since early February due to a quadriceps injury, while on-loan midfielder Van De Beek can be called upon again following a minor thigh issue and being ineligible for the 1-0 win over his parent club Manchester United last t...Full Story »