Michael Smith scored a brace as Rotherham returned to winning ways and moved to the top of the table following a narrow 2-1 League One victory over Bolton.Smith moved onto 17 goals for the season in all competitions with his double either side of Eoin Doyle’s equaliser for the visitors.The Millers’ 21-game unbeaten run had been ended by Accrington on Boxing Day but the promotion-hope...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner says there will be an “unpredictability” about his side against Portsmouth.The U’s return to action for the first time since a coronavirus outbreak saw their last two games called off.Bonner says there will be some doubt about his team given the different stages of recovery his squad are in.Bonner told the Cambridge News: “The game will be on fr...Full Story »

Antonio Conte has inherited a Tottenham squad that won't be able to challenge for the Premier League trophy yet, but the Italian could kickstart his overhaul by signing a wantaway midfielder Tottenham Hotspur are keen to see off the challenge of Manchester United and sign midfielder Franck Kessie, who is out of contract at the end of the season. The AC Milan star is reluctant to commit his fut...Full Story »

Tom Cleverley can return for Watford’s Premier League clash with Tottenham on New Year’s Day.The midfielder is back in training after hamstring trouble.The Hornets will be without Kiko Femenia, who has picked up his own hamstring problem, while Danny Rose has a knee injury.Tottenham are likely to be without Steven Bergwijn, Giovani Lo Celso and Ryan Sessegnon.Bergwijn (calf) picked u...Full Story »

Crystal Palace are waiting on the results of routine PCR tests but are set to have Joachim Andersen fit for the visit of West Ham on New Year’s Day.The Danish defender was withdrawn late on during Tuesday’s win over Norwich but assistant Osian Roberts revealed the centre-back was fine having only recently returned from a hamstring injury.Wilfried Zaha is also expected to play after s...Full Story »

Blackburn could again name an unchanged team as they bid for a seventh straight Championship victory against Huddersfield.With Rovers going so well, boss Tony Mowbray has resisted the temptation to make outfield changes since Daniel Ayala limped off against Peterborough in November.Ayala has been unable to force his way back in since returning to fitness, while the likes of Dan Butterworth, Sam ...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Forest Green Rovers are set for a return to action after three weeks, but continue to manage Covid-19 cases within the squad ahead of the visit of Stevenage on New Year’s Day.Rovers last game was the 5-5 draw at Oldham on December 11, with the next four scheduled league fixtures postponed.Head coach Rob Edwards again expects to be without up to four players becau...Full Story »

Blackpool will again be without Jordan Gabriel when they take on Hull at Bloomfield Road on New Year’s Day.The defender completes a two-match suspension following his red card in the 3-2 Boxing Day defeat at Huddersfield.Midfielder Sonny Carey has been ruled out for a number of weeks having suffered a fractured metatarsal in that game.The Seasiders’ lengthy list of absentees due to i...Full Story »

JOAO CANCELO shared a snap of his battered face after he was 'assaulted by four cowards' as he protected his family in their home. The Manchester City star, 27, told his story to his two million Instagram followers along with a picture of his cut head and bruised eye. Joao Cancelo has claimed he was assaulted by four thugs as he protected his familyCredit: Instagram @jpcancelo Joao Cancelo su...Full Story »

Word stemming from the Spanish media on Thursday evening points towards another January addition to the frontline of La Liga giants FC Barcelona inching closer to completion. Torres secured The subject of transfers has of course taken its place front and centre when it comes to developments at the Camp Nou over recent weeks. This comes as new boss Xavi Hernandez prepares for his first oppor...Full Story »

Phil Foden's first-half goal was enough for Manchester City to secure a 1-0 win at Brentford and tighten their grip on the title race after slip-ups by Liverpool and Chelsea - but Pep Guardiola says there are still 54 points at stake Pep Guardiola insisted the Premier League title race is far from over despite Manchester City heading into the new year eight points clear at the top. Phil Fode...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick was pleased by the reaction and improved body language displayed by Manchester United’s players as they beat Burnley days on from the meek draw at Newcastle.The summer arrivals of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane raised expectations around Old Trafford but this season has been a damp squib, leading to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s exit last month.Progress has...Full Story »

Yoann Barbet’s stoppage-time strike gave QPR a 2-1 Championship win at Ashton Gate over a Bristol City team reduced to 10 men.The defender connected perfectly with a near-post header from a right-wing corner to send traveling fans behind the goal into ecstasy.It was rough justice on City, who were depleted from the 56th minute when midfielder Andy King was shown a second yellow card for pu...Full Story »

Colin Kazim-Richards was Derby’s match-winner for a second successive game as he came off the bench to earn Wayne Rooney’s side a 2-1 Championship win at Stoke.The 35-year-old slotted home an 84th-minute winner with his left foot, seven minutes after former Rams favourite Tom Ince looked to have rescued a point for the hosts, to earn Derby their third straight win.Kazim-Richards had ...Full Story »

Morgan Gibbs-White is a fitness concern as Sheffield United prepare to welcome former boss Chris Wilder back to Bramall Lane.Midfielder Gibbs-White was forced off with a knee injury during the Blades’ last game, a 1-0 win at Fulham on December 20.Ben Davies missed the Craven Cottage victory due to personal reasons and could return for Middlesbrough’s Sky Bet Championship visit on New...Full Story »

Charlton will hope to have an almost fully-fit squad for the visit of Wycombe in Sky Bet League One on New Year’s Day.The Addicks have not played since December 18 after a Covid-19 outbreak at the club and a number of injuries saw matches against AFC Wimbledon and Gillingham postponed.Manager Johnnie Jackson said on Thursday that most players, including Akin Femewo, Conor Washington and Jo...Full Story »

Rotherham boss Paul Warne hopes his squad will be at close to full strength for the visit of Bolton.The Millers had no Covid-19 cases in their camp as of Thursday afternoon and are fresh, having seen their game with Lincoln on Wednesday called off.That means Warne will have an embarrassment of riches as his side look to bounce back from Boxing Day’s defeat at Accrington, which ended a 21-g...Full Story »

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Arsenal are back in for Lyon midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Globoesporte says the Ligue 1 side are set to demand £38million for their defensive midfielder in January. With Thomas Partey and Mohamed Elneny heading to the Africa Cup of Nations in January, and now that Ainsley Maitland-Niles close to securing a move to Serie A giants Roma, Arsenal have prioritised the midfield position in the...Full Story »

John Coleman praised his depleted Accrington squad for not playing the Covid-19 card before their 0-0 draw at Shrewsbury.Coleman revealed the Lancashire club had five players missing due to the virus as well as a handful of others ill and struggling to breathe during the game at New Meadow.Games have been called off due to Covid during the festive period and Accrington boss Coleman said: “...Full Story »