NEWCASTLE are ready to turn their attention to Flamengo star Gabriel Barbosa after failing in their bid to land Darwin Nunez. The mega-rich Magpies were hoping to bring in Benfica striker Nunez when the transfer window reopens next month. Gabriel Barbosa has been dating Neymar's sister since 2017Credit: EPA But the Portuguese side have rebuffed the Newcastle's advances and are refusing to sel...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to compete with Chelsea for midfield reinforcements in January. New boss Ralf Rangnick is said to be eyeing Wolves star Ruben Neves as he looks to strengthen in the middle of the park. Ruben Neves is under contract at Wolves until 2024 But Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Chelsea are also tracking the 24-year-old, who moved to Molineux in July 2017. Neve...Full Story »

Karim Benzema poses with some of his super cars. Not many footballers openly share what cars they own, but Karim Benzema is not like many footballers as he showed off his car collection on his own YouTube channel. The passion that Real Madrid's No.9 has for cars is clear to see, with his impressive range including a Bugatti Chiron, Veyron Pur Sang, McLaren-Mercedes SLR, Mercedes G65 AMG, Audi ...Full Story »

Kyle Turner scored a stoppage-time winner as Partick Thistle ended 10-man Raith’s 15-match unbeaten run in dramatic fashion at foggy Firhill.Rovers could have gone top of the cinch Championship if results had gone their way on Saturday but they crashed to a 1-0 defeat after Thistle finally took advantage of Raith losing Christophe Berra to a red card on the hour mark.The 36-year-old centre...Full Story »

Ben Brereton Diaz scored a brace as Blackburn climbed up to third in the Sky Bet Championship after thrashing Birmingham 4-0.Before the game, Blues boss Lee Bowyer said Blackburn were clinical in every department and it took six minutes to prove that theory as the division’s form side opened up Birmingham, allowing John Buckley to score his first of the campaign.Although the visitors ralli...Full Story »

Recent reports have suggested that Arsenal have been looking at a potential replacement for Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta's Arsenal stint Since taking the reins for Unai Emery, it is fair to say that Mikel Arteta has not had the easiest of times. Some of this is down to his own decisions, but the Spaniard has also been left with the task of clearing up a club that was littered with stars not up ...Full Story »

Swindon boss Ben Garner was left “frustrated” with the decisions after two penalties saw his side lose 2-0 to Barrow at Holker Street.The Bluebirds had failed to score in their previous six games before second-half spot kicks from Ollie Banks and Josh Gordon ended Mark Cooper’s side’s worrying nine-game winless run in the league.Kayne Kesler-Hayden handled a cross in the ...Full Story »

Interim Oldham boss Selim Benachour saluted his team’s character after they came from 4-1 and 5-3 behind to earn a stunning 5-5 draw against leaders Forest Green.Oldham remain in the drop zone but Benachour was proud of his team’s comeback in the second half.“It really was a great game,” said Benachour, who has no idea how long he will remain in temporary charge for.&ldqu...Full Story »

Doncaster midfielder Ben Close has been ruled out of Saturday’s League One game against Shrewsbury due to a knee problem.Close is nearing a return to action after sustaining the injury in the 2-0 defeat at Burton on November 27 but will not be fit this weekend.Joseph Olowu is available after completing a three-match suspension.Fellow defender Ro-Shaun Williams will miss the whole festive p...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Ben Amos is expected to return for Wigan after Jamie Jones deputised in the FA Cup.The Latics beat Colchester 2-1 and Curtis Tilt, Tendayi Darikwa, Tom Naylor, James McClean and Thelo Aasgaard are all likely to come back into the starting line-up.Youngster Scott Smith suffered an ankle injury earlier this month and is unlikely to be available.Striker Charlie Wyke remains sidelined fol...Full Story »

Everton boss Rafael Benitez spoke of it being a “perfect” night after his side’s winless run came to an end in dramatic fashion with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park.After Martin Odegaard’s volley in first-half stoppage time put the visitors ahead, Richarlison – having had two efforts ruled out for offside via VAR checks either side of th...Full Story »

Everton’s winless run came to an end in dramatic fashion as Demarai Gray’s stoppage-time strike secured a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park.The visitors took the lead through Martin Odegaard’s volley at the end of the first half, moments after Richarlison had a goal disallowed for offside following a VAR check.Richarlison had another goal ruled out by V...Full Story »

Oldham interim manager Selim Benachour has a near fully-fit squad available for the visit of Tranmere in Sky Bet League Two.Defender Jordan Clarke is set to return to league action after featuring in the Papa John’s Trophy at Sunderland last week.Clarke had been an unused substitute the previous weekend after a spell out of action due to concussion protocols.Forward Junior Luamba, who has ...Full Story »

Ben Brereton Diaz scored his 17th of the season as Blackburn closed the gap on the top two with a 1-0 win over local rivals Preston.Played in poor conditions with surface water making free-flowing football impossible, Rovers dug deep to edge the derby and their Chilean striker made the difference with a towering header – only a half-chance in itself – to secure maximum points.It is p...Full Story »

Camila, 27, shared snaps from plush surroundings, and eagle-eyed fans recognised them as the England full-back’s home. Camila, 27, shared snaps from plush surroundings, and eagle-eyed fans recognised them as the England full-back Ben Chilwell's home Credit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA Chilwell, 24, has also been quick to like her pics. One pal said: “Ben thinks they get on swimmingly.&...Full Story »

Wolves have Ruben Neves available to face Liverpool at Molineux on Saturday.The midfielder sat out Wednesday’s 0-0 draw with Burnley through suspension.Daniel Podence may return after self-isolating having tested positive for Covid-19 but Marcal (Covid) is out. Jonny and Pedro Neto (both knee) are sidelined along with Yerson Mosquera (hamstring) and Willy Boly (muscle).Liverpool defender J...Full Story »

Former Manchester United forward David Bellion once recalled the time that Sir Alex Ferguson forced a United player to sell his supercar after driving it to training Sir Alex Ferguson once forced a Manchester United player to sell his Bentley after arriving at training in the supercar. The legendary Scottish manager won 13 Premier League titles during his 27 years as manager at Old Trafford an...Full Story »

Defiant Everton manager Rafael Benitez insisted his side would improve despite a humbling 4-1 Merseyside derby defeat at home to Liverpool making it eight matches without victory.Two goals from Mohamed Salah were sandwiched between Jordan Henderson’s opener and Diogo Jota’s 79th-minute strike as the hosts were completely outclassed.Demarai Gray had briefly made it 2-1 just before hal...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor joked he used his substitutes correctly this time after his side staged a second-half fightback to clinch a 2-1 FA Cup first-round replay win over Bradford.The tie was being played for the third time after the first replay was declared void due to Exeter inadvertently using six subs.And, fittingly, it was a second-half replacement, George Ray, who settled the contest.B...Full Story »

Ruben Neves is suspended for Wolves’ clash with Burnley.The midfielder has collected five yellow cards and serves a one-game ban, while Yerson Mosquera (hamstring), Jonny (knee) and Pedro Neto (knee) are out until next year.Willy Boly’s muscle injury will continue to rule him out for another two weeks and Daniel Podence (coronavirus) is also sidelined.Burnley will be without suspende...Full Story »