Liverpool reduced the gap at the top of the Premier League table to nine points after a hard-fought 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.Two Andrew Robertson assists helped the Reds take control with Virgil Van Dijk and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on target in the first half but Patrick Vieira’s side eventually woke up and reduced the deficit through Odsonne Edouard at the start of the second period.In t...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA will get the chance to realise his dream of becoming an international boss when he leaves Manchester City – by Holland. Guardiola has made no secret of his desire to one day take charge of a national team when he calls time on his career as a domestic manager. Pep Guardiola is one under contract at Man City for another 18 months and is wanted by Holland Credit: EPA And the...Full Story »

Runaway leaders Manchester City were denied a 13th Premier League victory in a row after being held to a 1-1 draw by battling Southampton.Aymeric Laporte headed a 65th-minute equaliser for Pep Guardiola’s men following a surprise early opener from Saints defender Kyle Walker-Peters.Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus struck the same post in the second period but City were unable to find a wi...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Tam Courts hailed the crucial contribution of Dylan Levitt after the Manchester United loan player clinched a Scottish Cup win against Kilmarnock.Levitt showed great skill and drilled home from 16 yards in the second period of extra time to earn United a 2-1 fourth-round victory at Rugby Park.“Dylan is a quality, quality player, on loan from Manchester United, a We...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s game management after they earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring at the start of the second half before Robinson doubled the Blades’ lead just three minutes later.Luton’s challenge suffered a further setback when Reece Burke was...Full Story »

Two second-half goals from Jaze Kabia helped Falkirk to a 2-0 win at 10-man East Fife.East Fife sit bottom of cinch League One and have now failed to win in their last 10 games after Kabia struck early in the second half and in stoppage time to seal all three points, after home keeper Jude Smith had been sent off in the 16th minute.Clyde bounced back from a goal down to share the spoils in a 1-1...Full Story »

Charlton manager Johnnie Jackson hailed the humility of teenager Mason Burstow after the 18-year-old helped his side record a 2-0 win over Fleetwood at The Valley.Burstow headed home his fifth goal in his first 13 appearances as a professional, seven of which have come as a substitute, before Albie Morgan guaranteed Charlton’s first league win in five games.Jackson said: “We’ve...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale praised his team’s defensive effort after an Ayo Obileye penalty took the Lions into the last 16 of the Scottish Cup following a tight game with Ross County.The defender scored after 16 minutes following a foul by County centre-half Declan Drysdale on Bruce Anderson.The visitors dominated large spells in the second half but Alex and Dominic Samuel both w...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin hailed the character of match-winner Ryan Manning after the wing-back’s super strike earned a 1-0 win over Preston.Manning’s 25-yard drive six minutes into the second half brought the game to life after a poor-quality first 45 minutes and it was enough to earn the hosts a first victory since November 24.Martin was delighted that it was a moment of re...Full Story »

Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass hailed his side for their professional performance as they eased into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup with a comfortable 3-0 victory at the expense of Edinburgh City.The Dons were dominant against opposition from the bottom tier and close-range finishes from Ryan Hedges and Christian Ramirez had them on easy street by half-time, while Lewis Ferguson put the icing ...Full Story »

Mansfield shrugged off the first-half dismissal of Farrend Rawson to achieve a club record-equalling seventh consecutive league win, 3-1 at struggling Barrow.Nigel Clough’s side were in control, leading 2-1, when Rawson – also red-carded in the reverse fixture – received his marching orders for a second booking in four minutes.Barrow could not capitalise on the extra man advant...Full Story »

Sheffield United earned a 2-0 victory over 10-man Luton following second-half goals from Rhian Brewster and Jack Robinson.Brewster opened the scoring in the 48th minute before Robinson doubled the lead just three minutes later as the Blades made a flying start after half-time.Luton had no response and their hopes of getting anything out of the match suffered a further blow in the 61st minute whe...Full Story »

Super-sub Marcus Rashford struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Manchester United broke West Ham hearts and lifted the roof off Old Trafford. In the Carabao Cup earlier in the season David Moyes led the Hammers to their first win at the Red Devils since 2007 and he looked set to leave with a potentially vital point in the race for Champions League qualification. But United dug deep and s...Full Story »

Ryan Manning’s superb long-range strike was enough to seal all three points for Swansea as they overcame Preston 1-0.Manning’s 51st-minute strike was reward for a much-improved display after the break from Russell Martin’s men.Most of the first-half pressure came from the hosts with captain Matt Grimes to the fore along with Olivier Ntcham and Joel Latibeaudiere but they failed...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest took the spoils in a fiercely-contested East Midlands derby as second-half goals from Lewis Grabban and Brennan Johnson put them on course for a 2-1 Championship victory over Derby.After the hosts went 2-0 up, there was a dramatic finale as Tom Lawrence netted from the penalty spot in the 87th minute to reduce the deficit, before Derby substitute Ravel Morrison was shown a red ...Full Story »

The forward could see his pay packet reduced by 25 percent Cristiano RonaldoMatt Dunham AP Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Manchester United could be thrown further into doubt as he is set to receive a pay cut at Old Trafford. That will take affect if United fail to qualify for the Champions League this season which is looking increasingly likely given the problematic season the Red Devils are ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola says he will not "betray" Manchester City when it finally comes time to leave the Etihad Stadium. Guardiola has remained tight-lipped about what he might do when his contract runs out in 2023. There has been speculation he could work in Major League Soccer with City's sister club New York City FC or take on a national team job, but whatever he decides, the 51-year-old says he w...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney has played down rumours linking him to the Everton job - but did concede that he is "flattered" by suggestions he could be the man to lead the Toffees forward Wayne Rooney says he’s ‘flattered’ at being linked with the Everton manager’s job. Scouser Rooney grew up supporting the club and admitted he’s aware of all the speculation. The Derby County bo...Full Story »

Victor Lindelof will be absent for Manchester United’s Premier League clash with West Ham as he supports his family following a break-in.The Sweden international’s house was burgled during Wednesday’s 3-1 win at Brentford, with his wife locking herself and two children in a room. Cristiano Ronaldo was taken off in that match and is a doubt with a neck issue, while fellow vetera...Full Story »

Rochdale new signing Luke Charman could go straight into the starting XI against Bradford on Saturday.The 24-year-old striker signed from Darlington earlier this week after scoring 12 goals in 16 games in National League North.Rochdale boss Robbie Stockdale has no new injury concerns following their 2-0 loss to Tranmere last week.The fixture will be Dale’s first at home in over a month sin...Full Story »