Manchester United identified three centre-backs they wanted to pursue ahead of Virgil van Dijk before his Liverpool move Manchester United decided not to pursue Virgil van Dijk prior to his move to Liverpool because they had other targets in mind. Van Dijk was one of the Premier League's hottest properties when he left Southampton to Anfield in January 2018. United and rivals Manchester City ...Full Story »

What are Arsenal and Man United fans like in UCL draw?       Too big, too strong.Another trophy in Virgil van Dijk's grasp       Messi: "Cris, how did he win? Pique is better than him"Ronaldo: "Bro, even Ramos is better"       Savage!             Alexis at Arsenal vs Alexis at United     ...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has taken out the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award. The Dutchman beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after helping the Reds claim their sixth Champions League crown last season. "I need to think my team-mates; without them I wouldn't have achieved what I've achieved over the past year," said Van Dijk. "It's been a long road but it's been part of my ...Full Story »

Swansea City head coach Steve Cooper hailed the resilience of cancer survivor Jack Evans after he made his debut for the Welsh side in a 6-0 Carabao Cup thrashing of Cambridge.Cooper saw his team set up a third-round tie away to Premier League Watford thanks to goals from Kristoffer Peterson, George Byers, a Sam Surridge brace, Jordon Garrick and Wayne Routledge.But it was the appearance of 21-y...Full Story »

Ched Evans celebrated his return to Fleetwood colours by scoring from the penalty spot to seal a 2-0 win over 10-man Accrington Stanley.Evans was making his first appearance since rejoining Town on a permanent basis from Sheffield United earlier this month.The 30-year-old enjoyed an 18-goal loan spell at Highbury from the Blades last term but he has had to wait for a chance to feature this seaso...Full Story »

Ivan Cavaleiro struck twice as Fulham eased their way to a one-sided 4-0 victory over Millwall at Craven Cottage.The Portugal winger, signed on a season-long loan from Wolves, followed up his superb match-winning strike at Huddersfield last Friday with two outstanding finishes.Anthony Knockaert, another of Scott Parker’s summer signings, and Aleksandar Mitrovic were also on target as the C...Full Story »

Robin van Persie says Arsenal's failure to offer him a new contract at the Emirates led to him leaving in a controversial but fruitful switch to Manchester United in 2012. The Dutch international, who scored 132 goals in 280 appearances for the Gunners, couldn't contain "the little boy inside him screaming for Manchester United" and sealed a ￡22 million move up North. Van Persie would go on ...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Steve Evans was livid with referee Trevor Kettle as his side was knocked out of the Carabao Cup 4-1 on penalties by Newport after a night of spot-kick drama and a 2-2 draw at Priestfield.Kettle awarded four penalties during the game, three in favour of Evans’ Gillingham, but it was the decision to penalise Mikael Ndjoli that allowed Padraig Amond to step up in added time an...Full Story »

Colchester head coach John McGreal was delighted to see his side book a second-round tie at Premier League side Crystal Palace following a 3-0 win over Swindon in the Carabao Cup.The U’s secured their first win in the League Cup since 2010, thanks to late goals from Tom Eastman, Courtney Senior and Brandon Comley.Both sides were reduced to 10 men on the hour mark, after Colchester left-bac...Full Story »

Rotherham eased through to the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-0 win at Shrewsbury in an all League One tie.Matt Crooks, Kyle Vassell and Freddie Ladapo gave the Millers a 3-0 half-time lead before Richard Wood added a late fourth for Paul Warne’s side.Rotherham quickly signalled their intent by opening up a two-goal lead inside the first three minutes.Crooks struck in the second ...Full Story »

League Two Macclesfield dumped Blackpool out of the Carabao Cup 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes at Bloomfield Road.Ollie Turton’s header gave the Tangerines the advantage, but the Cheshire side levelled through Rocky Bushiri’s own goal before half-time.Virgil Gomis’ strike with 25 minutes remaining looked to have completed the Silkmen’s remarkable comeback...Full Story »

Spurs will fork out £15million for the loan fee, with the obligation to pay a further £38m on a permanent deal should they qualify for the Champions League. Spurs announced the loan signing of Giovani Lo Celso with obligation to buy which could take deal to £53m Credit: Getty - Contributor A club statement said: "We are delighted to announce that we have reached agreement for th...Full Story »