Erik ten Hag blamed a lack of belief for Manchester United’s “hammering” in Sunday’s 6-3 derby day demolishment at Manchester City.Having bounced back from alarming defeats to Brighton and Brentford with four successive Premier League wins, the Red Devils were brought down to earth with a bump at the Etihad Stadium.Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat-tricks as C...Full Story »

The phenomenal Erling Haaland and Phil Foden both scored hat-tricks as Manchester City thrashed rivals Manchester United 6-3 at the Etihad Stadium.Haaland’s treble, remarkably his third in successive home Premier League games, took his tally since joining the champions in the summer to 17 in just 11 appearances in all competitions.Foden also had a huge hand in a rampant City display which ...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic enjoyed a memorable start to life as Watford boss with a fine 4-0 victory at Stoke.Former West Ham boss Bilic became the Hornets’ ninth manager in three years after Rob Edwards was sacked on Monday following a torrid run of just one win in seven Championship games.Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Ken Sema, Keinan Davis and Vakoun Issouf Bayo secured Bilic an impressive win at the bet3...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag admits he wants to buy in January. There has been claims United's winter market activity will be limited. When asked if the summer would ultimately be the priority period for reinforcements, Ten Hag replied: "I was already aware (of the financial results) but the conclusion that I only look for is buys. But what you have to prepare is what can happen. "Yo...Full Story »

Man City to offer Haaland new contract already Manchester City are already prepared to offer Erling Haaland an improved contract. The Daily Star reports the Premier League champions are eager to reward his fine start to the season by giving him a pay rise. AC Milan target Gakpo AC Milan are ready to enter the battle to sign Cody Gakpo from PSV, says Calciomercato. The Dutch winger has imp...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has no doubt Manchester City will remain a force after he leaves the club.The City manager has given no indication that will be any time soon, even though speculation over his future is likely to recur until he commits to a new contract.The 51-year-old former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is in the final year of his current deal at the Etihad Stadium.Guardiola is an inspirationa...Full Story »

York captain Lenell John-Lewis scored twice as the Minstermen roared to a 5-0 win at 10-man Barnet in the National League.In a match delayed by half an hour due to a shortage of medical staff at The Hive, John-Lewis netted a second-half brace to effectively seal his side’s three points.Fraser Kerr had grabbed the opener in the 12th minute when he turned home Maziar Kouhyar’s corner, ...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson praised his team for rising to the challenges they had prepared for in their 2-0 victory at managerless Rotherham.Goals in either half settled the contest for the away side who kept up their unbeaten start to the league campaign on the road and ended the Millers’ unbeaten streak at home.It was a disappointing first managerial experience for players Richard Woo...Full Story »

Troy Deeney struck an equaliser for Birmingham as Championship leaders Sheffield United were frustrated in a 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane.Oliver McBurnie had fired the Blades ahead in their pursuit of a fifth successive victory but Deeney’s close-range effort extended Birmingham’s unbeaten run to four games.The draw left United a point clear of Norwich at the top of the table.The Blues a...Full Story »

Accrington scored three second-half goals to claim a 3-1 win over Morecambe in a controversial Lancashire derby.The home side took the three points but were given a helping hand by referee James Oldham who sent off Morecambe striker Arthur Gnahoua for a straight red card after an aerial collision with Mitch Clark in first-half injury time.The card spurred on Stanley who took the lead just before...Full Story »

Southend saw off a stubborn 10-man Yeovil to secure a 1-0 Vanarama National League win.Yeovil were up against it after just 17 minutes when Gime Toure was shown a straight red card for an off-the-ball incident with Southend centre-back Kacper Lopata.The Glovers thought they had taken the lead on 33 minutes, but Josh Staunton’s header was ruled out.The hosts capitalised on their numerical a...Full Story »

St Johnstone extended their recent cinch Premiership unbeaten run to three games with a narrow 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.First-half goals from Stevie May and Melker Hallberg put Saints in control but the home side made it a nervy finish late on when substitute Tony Watt pulled one back.However, Saints saw out the game to take all three points and move up to eighth in the table,...Full Story »

Dorking swept past 10-man Dagenham 5-1 in their Vanarama National League match at the Meadowbank Stadium.James McShane put Dorking ahead in the 30th minute before soon tapping home his second after Bobby-Joe Taylor’s long-range effort came back off the post.Dagenham were reduced to 10 men in first-half stoppage time when forward Josh Walker collected a second yellow card, and Dorking midfi...Full Story »

WAYNE ROONEY'S son Kai has followed in his footsteps by becoming the poster boy for Puma's new JD Sports clothing range. The 12-year-old, who plays for Manchester United's academy, was seen sporting Puma gear in his first modelling shoot last month. Rooney's young son Kai is the posterboy for Puma And now it has been confirmed that he will front the sportswear company's latest range - with hi...Full Story »

A remarkable statistic, highlighting the long-standing creative brilliance of Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller, has come to the fore on Friday evening. For those not aware, Bayern, and Muller, were back in action a short time ago. In their latest Bundesliga outing, Julian Nagelsmann’s troops welcomed Bayer Leverkusen to the Allianz Arena, eyeing a return to winning ways on the back of ...Full Story »

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been left angry when substituted by Xavi this season, according to reports. It’s emerged on Friday that Manchester United haven’t given up hope of landing the Netherlands international, despite missing out on him back in the summer transfer window. And this new development gives the Red Devils fresh optimism when it comes to completing a deal for th...Full Story »

Hull suffered a fifth consecutive loss with a 2-0 defeat at home to Luton – on a turbulent day in which manager Shota Arveladze was sacked just hours before the game.Arveladze, who joined the club in January, was dismissed by ambitious owner Acun Ilicali following a rotten run of form, with the Turkish media mogul admitting that “our views weren’t aligned”.Interim head co...Full Story »

Substitute Josh Umerah scored twice, including an 89th-minute equaliser, as struggling Hartlepool fought back from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Mansfield.Second-half goals from George Lapslie and Riley Harbottle had looked to put Mansfield on course for victory but Umerah reduced the deficit only moments after being hailed from the bench in the 61st minute.The 25-year-old striker then le...Full Story »

Liam Fox takes charge of Dundee United for the first time since being appointed manager on a permanent basis when St Johnstone visit Tannadice in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.It remains to be seen if goalkeeper Mark Birighitti is fit enough to return to the squad after his recent hamstring issue.Midfielder Peter Pawlett is still working his way back from a long-term Achilles problem.Saints ...Full Story »

Champions Manchester City are without defender John Stones for Sunday’s Premier League derby against Manchester United.Stones is out with the hamstring injury sustained on England duty last week, but fellow centre-back Aymeric Laporte is nearing a return after recovering from a knee operation.Midfielder Kalvin Phillips is out after undergoing shoulder surgery during the international break...Full Story »