Arsenal and Newcastle have entered the race to sign Championship forward Ben Brereton Diaz. Diaz is set to be out of contract at the end of the season. The Chilean attacker is attracting interest from a host of clubs, and Blackburn are reportedly willing to risk him leaving on a free transfer and won’t sell him in January, according to The Sun. It’s an interesting strategy from Bla...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will look at David De Gea's contract situation during the break for the World Cup. The goalkeeper has a deal until the end of the season while the club also have an option to extend it by another 12 months. De Gea was instrumental in the 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, making three key saves in the second half, and despite speculation over his long-term fut...Full Story »

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League in style as forgotten man Reiss Nelson came off the bench for the injured Bukayo Saka to score a brace in a 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest.England forward Saka seemed to take a knock in the opening minute but still teed up Gabriel Martinelli to break the deadlock, later limping off to be replaced by Nelson, who scored twice in three minutes be...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has spoken publicly for the first time about his sacking by Chelsea. Tuchel has claimed that his time at Chelsea 'came to an end too early' as he speaks on his exit for the first time. The 49-year-old was sacked following the Blues' defeat to Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League group stage opener. Speaking to Sports Star, Tuchel broke his silence on his 'early' exit from Ch...Full Story »

PSV could be forced to sell Cody Gakpo for as cheap as £25million when the January transfer window opens, according to reports in Holland. The red-hot winger, who has been one of the most in-form players in world football this season, is attracting interest from a whole host of Premier League clubs with his pulsating performances in the Eredivisie. Gakpo has 13 goals and 14 assists in 21 g...Full Story »

Crewe boss Alex Morris questioned his players’ character after a humbling 3-0 defeat at Barrow.The hosts ran out comfortable winners with Josh Gordon hitting two goals to add to Billy Waters’ eighth-minute opener.And, after a well below-par performance from his men, Morris was in no mood to pull his punches.“They outran us, they out-thought us and they out-fought us and if you ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson joked that the drama of AFC Wimbledon’s 3-2 win over Harrogate was almost too much to endure.The Dons went 1-0 up through Paul Kalambayi, but they were 2-1 down after goals from Matty Daly and Rory McArdle.Courtney Senior equalised for the hosts with six minutes remaining and in the 88th minute, Josh Davison scored the winner.And after a mixed start to the season for Jackso...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his frustration at Coventry’s ongoing stadium uncertainty after the Sky Blues surrendered a 1-0 lead against Blackpool.Coventry released a statement late in the week revealing they have had to look for potential alternative venues for Tuesday’s home match against Blackburn, after stadium owners Wasps went into administration and Arena Coventry Ltd has been given...Full Story »

Fleetwood assistant Steven Whittaker praised the in-form Carlos Mendes Gomes saying he was “massive” in their 3-0 League One derby victory over Accrington.After a very even first half, Fleetwood came out after the break looking like a completely different team.Three goals in nine minutes – one scored and two assisted by Mendes Gomes – saw Scott Brown’s team brush Ac...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith spoke of his relief after watching his side beat Stoke 3-1 at Carrow Road to end a run of six Championship games without a win.Two goals from on-loan Aston Villa midfielder Aaron Ramsey and another from substitute Gabriel Sara secured a much-needed win for the hosts.The edginess in the crowd was palpable as the Canaries struggled in the first half, and Smith admitte...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira urged his Crystal Palace players to capitalise on their positive momentum after the Eagles sealed their third straight victory at Selhurst Park with a 1-0 win over Southampton.Odsonne Edouard slotted past Saints keeper Gavin Bazunu to break the deadlock late in the first half and it proved enough to hand the hosts all three points.Palace’s fourth win of the season was the fi...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte was relieved to see Rodrigo Bentancur’s stoppage-time winner count away to Bournemouth and admitted he feared a heart attack if they had another late goal disallowed.Spurs ended their three-game winless run with a dramatic 3-2 victory at the Vitality Stadium after second-half goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Ben Davies and Bentancur.Bentancur completed the visitors&r...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe championed Callum Wilson’s World Cup dream after seeing him score twice in front of England boss Gareth Southgate.Southgate was among the crowd at St James’ Park as one of the men hoping to force their way into the squad for Qatar turned in a fine individual display in a 4-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.Wilson’s nerveless penalty deep into first...Full Story »

Danny Cowley bemoaned Portsmouth’s lack of attacking quality after they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Shrewsbury.Zak Swanson’s first senior goal salvaged a point for Pompey, but Cowley was frustrated not to take all three.Head coach Cowley said: “Like anyone who is associated with this club, it is frustrating. It was a one-sided game.“We dominated possession and I&rs...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson believes his young Blackburn side are having the time of their lives after Rovers moved second in the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 success at Hull.Rovers have now won four league matches on the spin and, despite late pressure, never looked like losing following Sammie Szmodics’ cute strike after 15 minutes.Tomasson said: “Each game is important. We go on to the p...Full Story »

Andy Ryan scored a second-half brace as Hamilton rescued a late point in a thrilling 4-4 cinch Championship draw with Cove Rangers to move off the bottom of the table.Mark Reynolds headed Conor Sully’s cross into the top corner after 10 minutes to give Cove the lead following an early spell of pressure.Mitch Megginson doubled the Toonsers’ lead with a penalty after 42 minutes, awarde...Full Story »

Newport boss Graham Coughlan was left to rue his team’s missed chances in a dominant first-half performance as they were denied a precious victory by a last-gasp Sam Hoskins equaliser at promotion-chasing Northampton.Omar Bogle’s second-minute strike fired the Exiles into the lead at Sixfields, and it was a narrow advantage they held until the second minute of stoppage time at the en...Full Story »

Anass Zaroury headed a Burney winner deep in added time as they came from behind to beat Reading 2-1 in the Championship at Turf Moor.The goal came after Manuel Benson’s equaliser had levelled Tom Ince’s shock opener, as the Clarets extended their unbeaten record to 15 in the league and stayed above neighbours Blackburn in the tussle for top spot in the Championship.Ince’s goal...Full Story »

Ipswich missed the chance to go top of League One as Charlton scored twice deep into stoppage time to earn a dramatic 4-4 draw at the Valley.The Tractor Boys, having already seen a two-goal lead disappear in the second half, had themselves scored twice in added time through Freddie Ladapo and Sam Morsy to seemingly secure all three points.But Terell Thomas pulled one back in the sixth minute of ...Full Story »

Swindon leapfrogged promotion rivals Mansfield and into the top four with an impressive 5-2 away victory over the 10-man Stags.Mansfield twice lead in the opening 30 minutes through Kellan Gordon and Will Swan but a Jonny Williams brace saw the teams go into half-time locked at 2-2.Luke Jephcott put the visitors ahead for the first time before Mansfield lost Hiram Boateng to a 59th-minute red ca...Full Story »