Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte said the club face an "impossible" challenge of qualifying for the Champions League next season after a recent dip in form. Tottenham suffered their third successive Premier League defeat in Sunday's 2-0 loss away to Wolverhampton Wanderers and slipped to eighth in the table on 36 points after 22 matches. Conte was undefeated in his first nine league g...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce admits he must find a way to win but insists they can still achieve their promotion dream after a goalless draw against Blackburn in his first home game in charge.Bruce, 61, received a warm reception from The Hawthorns crowd but Albion have now gone more than six hours of football without scoring as he picked up his first point since taking charge.“We’ve...Full Story »

Steve Bruce’s first home game in charge of West Brom ended in a 0-0 draw against promotion-chasing rivals Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Bruce, 61, enjoyed a warm reception from the home supporters but he was reminded how difficult his task will be after his side failed to break down a determined Rovers side.West Brom had the better of the chances as goalkeeper Thomas Kaminski denied Andy Carr...Full Story »

Nicky Featherstone is back in contention for Hartlepool’s clash with Tranmere at the Suit Direct Stadium.The 33-year-old was sent off in Pools’ 0-0 draw with Exeter last month and has served a three-match suspension, but new signing Bryn Morris has impressed in the skipper’s absence and could keep his place.Hartlepool have won their last two League Two matches playing a 4-3-3 f...Full Story »

Burton will be without Cameron Borthwick-Jackson for the visit of Bolton on Tuesday night due to concussion.The 25-year-old defender was substituted towards the end of the first half in Burton’s 2-2 draw with Cambridge after suffering a head injury.John Brayford played 90 minutes on his return in the same fixture and is likely to keep his spot in the starting XI.Deji Oshilaja (hamstring) a...Full Story »

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent says Arsenal should hand Alexandre Lacazette a new deal. Lacazette is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season. Former Tottenham striker and Arsenal fan Darren Bent is in the camp that believes Lacazette should be given a new deal. Bent said on talkSPORT: "I'd probably give him a new [contract]. Just as cover if we get someone else in. "Maybe...Full Story »

Arsenal have eyed up Chelsea academy graduate Armando Broja as their replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who was sold in the January transfer window. Aubameyang was allowed to leave for Barcelona last month following a series of disciplinary woes. And with Alexandre Lacazette and Eddie Nketiah out of contract at the end of the season, adding an attacker to Mikel Arteta's ranks has qui...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou told his Celtic players he will not accept 45-minute performances after a second-half surge saw them beat Raith Rovers 4-0 at Parkhead.The Hoops boss was evidently unhappy with his team in the first half of their Scottish Cup fifth-round tie in which they went ahead with a Liam Scales strike.The home side, helped by a series of substitutions, improved after the break and further...Full Story »

Celtic secured their place in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals with comprehensive 4-0 win over Championship side Raith Rovers at Parkhead.The Hoops led at the end of a rather low-key first half through a fine strike from Liam Scales but second-half goals from Giorgos Giakoumakis, substitute Daizen Maeda and stand-in skipper Nir Bitton put gloss on the scoreline.Ange Postecoglou’s side have ...Full Story »

Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte said his players have to be able to survive his demands if they are to develop a winning mentality after another disappointing result.Spurs saw their hopes of a top-four finish suffer a huge blow with a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves, who overtook them in the table after scoring two goals inside the first 20 minutes.The visitors’ win, courtesy of goals from Ra...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits matchwinner Fabinho would have scored more goals in his career had he afforded the midfielder more opportunity.The Brazil international’s fifth goal in seven matches for the Reds five minutes before half-time helped his side grind out a 1-0 victory over Burnley in testing conditions at Turf Moor.None of his team-mates have scored more since the turn of...Full Story »

Russell Martin drew comparisons with watching the Wales rugby team in Cardiff after his Swansea side stormed back to beat Bristol City 3-1.Martin was among Saturday’s sell-out Principality Stadium crowd as Wales reignited their Guinness Six Nations hopes by overcoming Scotland 20-17.Less than 24 hours later Swansea, like the Wales rugby team who found themselves five points adrift at one s...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne admitted his side were fortunate to win at Sheffield Wednesday after goals from Freddie Ladapo and Michael Smith gave them a 2-0 victory.Wednesday started brightly with Sam Hutchinson heading over and Nathaniel Mendez-Laing testing Josh Vickers with a low shot after Callum Paterson and Marvin Johnson combined well to set him up.Vickers also had to keep out a shot from H...Full Story »

Kevin Nisbet and Chris Mueller struck in the second half as Hibernian came from behind to defeat cinch Championship leaders Arbroath 3-1 at a drizzly Gayfield and reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.Shaun Maloney’s side, without a win in their last six Premiership matches, looked in trouble when ex-Hearts striker Craig Wighton gave the home side an early lead.But they held their n...Full Story »

A PREM star was arrested over an attack on his girlfriend after she called police. The player, tipped for international honours, was nicked when cops swooped on his home. A Premier League footballer was arrested over an attack on his girlfriend after she called police He is also said to have sent her abusive late-night messages. The player hired lawyers before agreeing a payout to her —...Full Story »

David Moyes didn't come out of the Kurt Zouma situation as well as he would have hoped, with his decision to select the French defender in his starting XI on Tuesday being roundly criticised, yet the West Ham United boss will not budge from his position and Zouma will therefore retain his place. Having been filmed kicking a cat, Zouma has been roundly condemned and even had his pets taken awa...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi insists the LaLiga title race is within reach. The Catalans' realistic target this season has been qualifying for the Champions League, but Xavi feels the team can do even better ahead of the derby against Espanyol. "We're not ruling anything out, but the distance is difficult," he said at his press conference in regards to a title challenge. "The goal is to finish in t...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly ready to ramp up their interest in Jacob Ramsey after a sensational season with Aston Villa. The 20-year-old has made a big impact on Steven Gerrard, who has made him a key player at Villa Park. Dean Smith gave Ramsey his breakthrough campaign last year but the youngster has taken his game to a new level this season. And there has even been talk of a call-up to the En...Full Story »

Liverpool in contract talks with MilnerLiverpool are ready to open talks with James Milner over a new contract at Anfield, Jurgen Klopp has confirmed. Discussions are planned for the coming weeks, with Milner keen to continue his playing career and still of the belief that he is capable of operating at the highest level despite his advancing years. Read the full story on GOAL! Lyon ready bi...Full Story »

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson felt Wigan took advantage of a huge early turning point to edge an entertaining Sky Bet League One encounter at the DW Stadium.The Addicks led through Elliot Lee’s seventh-minute goal when former Wigan man Alex Gilbey hit the bar from 18 yards.Wigan recovered their composure and levelled through Will Keane’s penalty on 26 minutes, after Callum Lang was f...Full Story »