Liverpool have been handed a boost in their bid to keep Mohamed Salah at Anfield long term. The Egyptian forward still hasn't penned new terms with the Reds ahead of his current contract expiring in 2023. That has Liverpool fans feeling a little nervous, though the Mirror have been reporting that the two parties may now be close to agreeing a new deal. In a double boost, it now seems as tho...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players and refuted claims the pressure of the top-four race had got to them after Monday’s 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace but conceded it was an “unacceptable” result.The Gunners were blown away by their old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his side go two up inside 24 minutes through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew before Wilfried Zaha&rsqu...Full Story »

Crystal Palace blew Arsenal away with a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park to dent the visitors’ top-four hopes and continue their own momentum under boss Patrick Vieira.Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta&rsqu...Full Story »

Title-chasing Wigan will be looking to get back to winning ways when they host Sky Bet League One rivals Accrington.Leam Richardson has no fresh injury concerns after the Latics suffered a late equaliser to be held by local rivals Bolton on Saturday.Charlie Wyke is still missing but Richardson offered a positive update on the fitness of Jordan Cousins.Missing since January with a thigh problem, ...Full Story »

Declan John is a doubt for Bolton as they prepare to face Portsmouth.The defender suffered a back injury and was absent for the Trotters’ 1-1 draw with Wigan at the weekend.Kieran Lee is edging closer to a return following heel surgery but the Pompey game could come too soon.Kyle Dempsey and Oladapo Afolayan are also doubts after picking up knocks against Latics.Michael Jacobs could push f...Full Story »

Ryan Leonard could return to the Millwall squad for the visit of Swansea.The versatile midfielder is fit again after more than four months out with an ankle injury.The Lions will still be without Shaun Hutchinson, Mason Bennett and Luke Freeman.Teenage forward Zak Lovelace is a doubt with a dead leg.Swansea head to south London on the back of a memorable 4-0 derby win over Cardiff.Jamie Paterson...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho tore into an Italian journalist prior to Sunday's clash against Sampdoria Jose Mourinho has accused an Italian journalist of "s***ting himself" in yet another remarkable rant. The former Chelsea and Manchester United boss is renowned for not being shy with the media and has managed to build up a catalogue of stunning tirades during his iconic career. And the 59-year-old has made ...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce labelled his side’s performance as unacceptable after they fell to a 1-0 defeat to rivals Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Lyle Taylor’s fourth goal since arriving at the club was the difference in the 67th minute after Conor Townsend was penalised for handball.Albion failed to register a shot on target all game and now face a large task of reaching the p...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst remained defiant but realistic after Rangers’ 2-1 defeat by Celtic at Ibrox took the Hoops six points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Midfielder Aaron Ramsey put the home side ahead in the third minute but Parkhead midfielder Tom Rogic levelled four minutes later before defender Cameron Carter-Vickers fired in the winner just before the break.With six fix...Full Story »

Greenwood has been spotted in public for the first time in months Mason Greenwood has been pictured wearing a balaclava in the first images of the Manchester United player since his arrest in January. The 20-year-old forward was arrested on suspicion of rape and assault on January 30, before being further arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and making threats to kill two days later on Feb...Full Story »

ENGLAND’S Jude Bellingham has been swapping messages with an Instagram model. A source said the 18-year-old star, who plays in Germany, thinks Asantewa Chitty is "gorgeous". England's Jude Bellingham thinks Asantewa Chitty is 'gorgeous', a source said The insider added: "She is also very keen on him. "She is excited to see where this goes." Jude is widely tipped to be at the centre of...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho is reluctant to discuss Italian football's problems after their World Cup qualifying failure. Mourinho was asked for his opinion on Friday. Mourinho said: “I am sorry that Italy aren't there. If it had been a head-to-head with Portugal, obviously I'd have cheered on my own team, but as a person who works in Italy and loves this country, I am very disappointed. ...Full Story »

Marco Silva insisted his focus is firmly on leading Fulham to promotion and not on the prospect of Aleksandar Mitrovic breaking the second-tier scoring record.Mitrovic’s brace in the 2-0 derby triumph at QPR took the Serbia striker’s league tally for the season to 37, meaning he needs just six more goals to break Guy Whittingham’s 29-year-old record.It also helped cement Fulham...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher described their 1-0 home victory over promotion-chasing rivals Oxford as “a massive win”.Joe Edwards volleyed the 56th-minute winner from Ryan Law’s cross, chested into the skipper’s path by striker Niall Ennis.Argyle earlier had keeper Michael Cooper to thank for an outstanding stop to deny Gavin Whyte.Schumacher, whose fourth-placed side ...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer admitted to having one eye on the play-offs after his side made it four straight wins with a 2-0 victory at Hartlepool.The Ammies are now two points and two places adrift of the top seven with seven games to go.They face Port Vale on Tuesday before meeting Harrogate on Saturday in a pivotal week.“All round I felt we managed the game well, withstood some pressure an...Full Story »

Accrington boss John Coleman vented his frustrated at refereeing decisions after a seventh red card of the season for his side in the 4-4 draw against Cheltenham.Coleman, who was on a one-game dug-out ban for questioning a decision from last week’s defeat against Gillingham, saw Ross Sykes sent off for a second bookable offence in the 91st minute, a controversial handball.Cheltenham took a...Full Story »

Joey Barton heaped praise on Sam Finley after the midfielder’s spectacular goal helped Bristol Rovers battle back to beat Bradford 2-1 and boost the Pirates’ push for automatic promotion.The home side, having had several chances to take the lead in the first half, were caught cold immediately after half-time when Dion Pereira shot Bradford in front from inside the box.But Finley&rsqu...Full Story »

Graham Potter thanked the Brighton fans for their “fantastic” reaction towards Neal Maupay after the forward’s penalty miss ensured the Seagulls fired another blank in a 0-0 draw with Norwich.Maupay blazed over from the spot in the 29th minute following Sam Byram’s handball and some mind games by Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul, and then after the break hit the side-netting ...Full Story »

Goals from Freddie Sears and Noah Chilvers helped Colchester United take a big step towards banishing any relegation fears following a 2-1 win at Harrogate.Jack Muldoon had earlier given the Sulphurites a fourth-minute lead but Sears levelled with his 14th goal of the season and Chilvers went on to condemn Simon Weaver’s men to a sixth game without a home win.The hosts made a lively start ...Full Story »

Salford kept themselves firmly in the play-off picture following a comprehensive 2-0 win at Hartlepool.It is 10 games without defeat and four victories in a row for Gary Bowyer’s side, who sit two points and as many places outside the all-important top seven in Sky Bet League Two.Two goals in nine first-half minutes proved the difference in a game largely controlled by the Ammies.Corrie Nb...Full Story »