Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was happy with Marco Asensio in victory at Elche. Asensio scored in the 3-0 win on the night. Ancelotti said, "We haven't discussed the contract. "Marco is a member of the squad. It's true that he hasn't played much, but he's proved that he can play. He's been decisive in the few minutes I've given him and he's going to be more involved going forward. "We'...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes Darwin Nunez is now backing up his potential with goals after the Uruguay international scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over West Ham.The 23-year-old has had a disjointed start to his Anfield career after getting sent off on just his third appearance but, having offered some promising cameos, he is now turning it into tangible results.His goal was his t...Full Story »

Hull caretaker boss Andy Dawson was pleased that his side’s improved performance resulted in a 3-1 win on the road at Blackpool.Ryan Longman, Greg Docherty and Regan Slater all netted for the Tigers in a convincing display, with Kenny Dougall having briefly put the hosts back on level terms in the first half after Longman’s opener.And Dawson had nothing but praise for his players aft...Full Story »

Hull leap-frogged opponents Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to an impressive 3-1 away win.The Tigers deservedly secured their first away success of the campaign, and a long-awaited first victory at this level at Bloomfield Road since way back in 1974.A second win for caretaker boss Andy Dawson will also improve his chances of getting the Hull job permanently, while for opposit...Full Story »

Prospective new boss Michael Carrick would have been impressed with Middlesbrough’s second-half display as they came from a goal down to claim a convincing 4-1 win at Wigan and move out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation places.Former Manchester United midfielder Carrick has reportedly agreed terms to become Boro’s new manager, with the appointment expected to be confirmed shortl...Full Story »

Steven Davis’s early goal proved crucial as Rangers struggled past Dundee to book their place in the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a 1-0 win.Giovanni van Bronckhorst rang the changes for the visit of the Championship side and the Gers got off to an encouraging start when the veteran midfielder headed in after 10 minutes.However, the Light Blues’ play for rest of the gam...Full Story »

Aberdeen eased their way into the semi-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Championship leaders Partick Thistle.In-form Luis Lopes opened the scoring and the game was over by half-time as two Hayden Coulson efforts were deflected into their own net by Thistle players Kevin Holt and Jack McMillan.The visitors pulled a goal back early in the second half as substi...Full Story »

Burnley missed the chance to regain top spot in the Sky Bet Championship after they were held to a 1-1 draw by a resolute Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Johann Berg Gudmundsson handed the Clarets a 74th-minute lead just four minutes after coming off the bench.But Scott Hogan equalised just six minutes later to give John Eustace’s side a deserved point.The point for Vincent Kompany’s...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou praised his players for embracing his rotation system after Liel Abada replaced hat-trick hero James Forrest and ran the show against Motherwell.Abada was back on the right wing after making way for Forrest ahead of Saturday’s 6-1 thrashing of Hibernian, and he scored twice and had a hand in the other two goals in a 4-0 Premier Sports Cup quarter-final win a...Full Story »

The agent of Chelsea striker Armando Broja was at AC Milan HQ yesterday. Milan directors met with several agents at Casa Milan as they begin planning for the January market. Calciomercato.com says Cheikh Fall, who is close to Chelsea striker Broja, were among those in attendance. The 21-year-old is being linked with Milan as they seek a long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Olivi...Full Story »

PHIL FODEN celebrated his new Manchester City contract with a posh meal at The Ivy alongside girlfriend Rebecca Cooke. The England international, 22, signed a fresh five-year deal with the Premier League champions last week. He then headed into the restaurant as his family followed suitCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke Partner Rebecca and their child could be seen walking in behind FodenCredit:...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy's friend's alleged rape victim has denied being proud of sex with Jack Grealish A woman denied claims she was "proud" of having sex with Jack Grealish after she was allegedly raped by a friend of Benjamin Mendy. The alleged victim, who was 23 at the time, said she was raped by Louis Saha Matturie, 41, on a booze run to a local petrol station on August 23 last year. Matturie was ...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha’s contract talks are not troubling Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, who wants more consistency from his talismanic forward.Zaha, the Eagles’ top scorer, netted his fifth goal of the season in the 2-1 comeback win over Wolves which sealed Palace’s second successive victory at Selhurst Park.The Ivory Coast international’s five-year contract with Palace come...Full Story »

Jon Dahl Tomasson hailed “brilliant” Ben Brereton Diaz after his magnificent strike helped Blackburn beat Sunderland 2-0 and go top of the Sky Bet Championship.The Chile international made the telling contribution, conjuring a special goal with an unstoppable 25-yard effort that found the top corner.Scott Wharton’s second-half header gave the score a more comfortable look in an...Full Story »

Swansea produced a remarkable turnaround to beat Reading 3-2 and leapfrog them in the Sky Bet Championship table.Reading struck twice in the opening 33 minutes through Yakou Meite and Tom Ince as the visitors sought to end their worst run of the campaign – three games without a win.But Harry Darling halved the deficit before the interval, and second-half goals from Ollie Cooper and Jay Ful...Full Story »

Blackburn went top of the Sky Bet Championship as Ben Brereton Diaz’s stunning goal on his 100th Rovers start helped them to a 2-0 win over Sunderland.In an even game, Jon Dahl Tomasson’s men did what they are becoming accustomed to doing and put their opponents to the sword with a display of clinical finishing, exemplified by Brereton Diaz’s magnificent opener from Blackburn&r...Full Story »

Crystal Palace came from behind to seal a 2-1 victory over Wolves at Selhurst Park.Adama Traore broke the deadlock on 31 minutes as the hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances in the first half.But Eberechi Eze shifted the momentum two minutes after the restart when he nodded in Michael Olise’s cross.Wilfried Zaha, right, scores Crystal Palace’s winner (Zac Goodwin/PA)Wilfried Za...Full Story »

Kilmarnock booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Dundee United.Kyle Lafferty put Killie ahead after eight minutes from the penalty spot, but Dundee United hit back instantly when Glenn Middleton fired home from 12 yards.The game appeared to be heading for extra-time before Daniel Armstrong headed home Jordan Jones’ cross to send Kilmarnock...Full Story »

Liverpool reportedly want to bring Declan Rice to Anfield – but they could face stiff competition from several of their domestic rivals. Rice has long been linked with a number of top Premier League clubs – with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City also rumoured as potential destinations for the West Ham skipper. According to Football Insider, Liverpool were keen on Ric...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly looking to bring former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League. Abraham left the Premier League in search of first-team football after struggling to nail a starting spot at Chelsea. The England international has flourished over in Italy, linking up with Jose Mourinho. In his first year with Roma, Abraham managed 27 goals in 53 games, and a m...Full Story »