Everton have identified Roberto Martinez and Duncan Ferguson as their two frontrunners to replace Rafa Benitez, according to reports. Benitez was sacked by Everton on Sunday following a run of just one win in 13 Premier League matches. The Toffees are 16th in the table, only six points above the relegation zone. Benitez lasted just six months at Goodison Park following his much-criticised appoi...Full Story »

BURNLEY are putting Belgium strikers Christian Benteke and Divock Origi on top of their emergency hit list. Boss Sean Dyche plans to spend his £25million Chris Wood windfall on Prem experience and the Clarets are investigating both targets. Palace gave Benteke, 31, a new deal and he is a regular starter but he could be available for around £10m. He also took less money to stay wit...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez insisted he came to Everton to “fix issues” that had arisen over the last few years after the 2-1 defeat at Norwich piled more pressure on the Spaniard.Everton travelled to Carrow Road without a league win since the start of December and defeat against a Norwich team which had been on a six-match losing streak without scoring a single goal will not have eased tensions ...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne scored a superb winner as Manchester City moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea.The Belgian playmaker curled beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga from distance to settle a tight contest at the Etihad Stadium with 20 minutes remaining.It was a moment of magic worthy of winning any game but was the least City deserved having dominated against th...Full Story »

Real Madrid star Karim Benzema has taken to social media on Thursday, to send a simple message to Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez. Valverde makes the difference The latest edition of El Clasico was of course played out a little over 24 hours ago. The matchup came in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup, where the aforementioned Real and Barca locked horns for the 2nd time this season. ...Full Story »

Under-fire Rafael Benitez was pleased with his players’ reaction to setbacks at Hull as Everton were made to fight for FA Cup progress.Having started the year with a deflating 3-2 home loss to Brighton in the Premier League, the Toffees won by the same scoreline after extra-time in East Yorkshire.The Championship hosts made life tough for Everton on Saturday evening, opening the scoring in...Full Story »

Teenager Reece McAlear stepped off the bench to secure cinch Championship promotion-chasers Inverness a point from a 1-1 home draw with Raith.Half-time substitute McAlear, on loan from Norwich, struck a superb equaliser in the 86th minute to cancel out Ethan Ross’ first-half opener for the visitors.Both sides created plenty of chances in an end-to-end encounter, with Raith drawing first bl...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy has been snapped returning to his home after being released from prison on bail on Friday afternoon. The Manchester City full-back has been charged with seven counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, and had been remanded in custody since October 1 last year. He was originally held at Liverpool's Category B prison HMP Altcourse following his arrest. However, after fears ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED have been warned off a £35million swoop for Wolves star Ruben Neves. SunSport exclusively revealed that United wanted to sign the 24-year-old midfielder this month. Ruben Neves is being tracked by Manchester United - but Wolves are ready to fight for him Neves delivered another golden performance for Wolves in Monday’s 1-0 win at Old Trafford. He overshadowed fel...Full Story »

Cheltenham could hand a debut to defender Ben Williams when they host Burton in Sky Bet League One.Williams joined the Robins from Barnsley for an undisclosed fee on Wednesday and is poised to go straight into Michael Duff’s squad.Striker Kyle Joseph is unavailable for Saturday’s match after being recalled from his loan spell by parent club Swansea.Manager Duff hopes to welcome back ...Full Story »

Oldham interim-manager Selim Benachour is likely to revert to his strongest available side for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Sutton.Benachour fielded a young team for the Papa John’s Trophy last-16 tie against Wigan on Tuesday and was on the receiving end of a 6-0 defeat.Basement club Oldham, who have not won in the league since November 20, made just once change for the 0-0 draw with ...Full Story »

Wolves midfielder Neves, 24, has two years left on his current deal at Molineux – but has spoken of his desire to play in the Champions League. Man Utd are determined to sign Ruben Neves this month Credit: Getty Man Utd manager Ralf Rangnick Credit: AFP United have been mulling over a potential bid for the Portuguese international since the summer with ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a ...Full Story »

The Blues left-back is facing months on the sidelines having had knee surgery on a partial ACL tear he picked up in November. Ben Chilwell returned to Chelsea's training ground on crutches Credit: Instagram / @benchilwell On December 30, he gave fans a thumbs up after the operation. And the England man is back at Cobham already - but hobbled in on crutches. Chilwell posted a snap of himself ...Full Story »

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy was switched to a different prison on December 23, meaning he spent Christmas in top-security jail Strangeways in Manchester Benjamin Mendy was categorised as a vulnerable prisoner at Liverpool's HMP Altcourse (Image: Getty Images) Benjamin Mendy was secretly switched to a different prison just before Christmas over fears for his safety. The Mancheste...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez blamed more errors for their 3-2 defeat at home to Brighton but insisted it was not the time “to point fingers”.Brighton were 2-0 up in 21 minutes through goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Dan Burn and, while Everton academy graduate Anthony Gordon scored his first goals for the club, Mac Allister’s second sandwiched between them was enough for t...Full Story »

Brighton’s first victory at Goodison Park piled more pressure on Everton manager Rafael Benitez as Alexis Mac Allister scored twice in a 3-2 win which the Seagulls made harder work of than they should have.It was a case of new year, same old Everton as even the long-awaited return of Dominic Calvert-Lewin after almost five months out with a thigh injury failed to change their fortunes, wit...Full Story »

Four-goal hero Harry McKirdy produced “the best match of his career” as Swindon ended their winless League Two run by thrashing promotion rivals Northampton 5-2.McKirdy’s four goals were added to by Tyreece Simpson as the Robins won in the league for the first time since November and moved to within three points of their second-placed opponents.Swindon boss Ben Garner was ecsta...Full Story »

Oldham’s interim boss Selim Benachour has urged his players to be confident that things will turn around after collecting a point at Hartlepool.Benachour watched the Latics’ goal live a charmed life at times at the Suit Direct Stadium, but similarly his side also had a few fantastic opportunities to win the match themselves.Oldham would have climbed off the foot of Sky Bet League Two...Full Story »

Bristol City boss Nigel Pearson must decide whether to stick with Max O’Leary in goal for Sunday’s clash with Millwall.Pearson surprisingly dropped number one Dan Bentley for Thursday’s defeat to QPR, while striker Chris Martin also found himself on the bench, with Antoine Semenyo leading the line.George Tanner will be assessed after pulling up in the first half and being repla...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner admitted his pride in his players for seeing out a 0-0 draw with Stevenage in their first game back since a Covid-19 outbreak.The Robins played for the first time in 18 days, managing just one shot on target at the County Ground.Garner said: “I was proud of the players tonight and I think considering the number of players we have had hit by Covid and the limit...Full Story »