Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has a decision to make on striker Callum Wilson ahead of Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup third round clash with Crystal Palace.The England World Cup hopeful, who has been battling illness, came off at half-time in Sunday’s 4-1 Premier League win at Southampton and will be assessed, as will full-back Kieran Trippier, who played on after undergoing treatment for...Full Story »

Omar Richards has returned to training with Nottingham Forest but will not feature in the Carabao Cup against Tottenham.The defender has recovered from a fractured leg but will not be considered for a debut this week as he builds up fitness.Giulian Biancone (knee), Harry Toffolo (hamstring), Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) and Jack Colback (back) are out.Tottenham could hand a start to Dejan Kulusev...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is set to return to the squad for the Carabao Cup visit of Derby.The 36-year-old was forced to sit out Sunday’s win over Tottenham due to concussion protocols but is likely to be included in a much-changed side to face League One opponents.Players like back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, defenders Calvin Ramsay and Nat Phillips, and midfielder Alex Oxlad...Full Story »

Motherwell will be without Paul McGinn for the visit of cinch Premiership leaders Celtic.The right-back has had a scan on the knee injury he suffered at Tynecastle on Sunday and is awaiting the full diagnosis.Attacker Joe Efford (quad) remains out along with left-backs Nathan McGinley and Jake Carroll (knee).Midfielder James McCarthy will be missing from Celtic’s squad.The Republic of Irel...Full Story »

Man Utd winger Antony nervously waited for the Brazil World Cup squad announcement (Image: twitter/@antony00) Manchester United star Antony had a wholesome reaction to being picked for the World Cup by Brazil while other big Premier League stars missed out. New viral footage shows the £85million winger hearing news of his call-up by Selecao coach Tite on Monday night. The video, which the...Full Story »

A byer is in contact with FSG about the purchase of Liverpool. FSG announced on Monday that investors are being sought for the Reds. The Financial Times reports that FSG, who have come in for heavy criticism in recent weeks over a perceived lack of investment in the first team squad following a poor start to the season, have been approached by 'at least one potential buyer' that has seen the...Full Story »

Manchester United and France have been handed a major boost after recent reports have suggested Raphael Varane will soon return to training before being included in Didier Deschamps' World Cup squad. That's according to a recent report from L'Equipe, who claims that although the world-class defender is unlikely to feature in Man United's two remaining games before clubs break for the World Cu...Full Story »

QPR look set to be without Luke Amos for the visit of Huddersfield.Midfielder Amos came off after an hour of Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by West Brom with a tight hamstring.Stefan Johansen misses out with a heel injury and Tyler Roberts has a calf problem.But Jimmy Dunne is fit again after a knee injury.Huddersfield midfielder David Kasumu is suspended after being booked for the fifth time this ...Full Story »

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is back from suspension for the Carabao Cup visit of Gillingham.Christian Norgaard could make his return to action after an Achilles injury.Kristoffer Ajer, Aaron Hickey, Pontus Jansson and Thomas Strakosha are out injured.League Two strugglers Gillingham have fitness concerns over Stuart O’Keefe and Olly Lee.Captain O’Keefe came off with a quad injury du...Full Story »

Liam Kelly is an injury doubt for Rochdale’s home clash with Salford.Midfielder Kelly was forced off with a knock five minutes before the break in Dale’s 1-0 FA Cup defeat to Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Ethan Brierley coming on.Tyrese Sinclair dropped to the bench for that game with Abraham Odoh starting, and it remains to be seen if boss Jim Bentley changes it up again. Scott Q...Full Story »

Carlisle are hoping top scorer Kristian Dennis will be fit for their midweek visit to Harrogate.Dennis missed Saturday’s FA Cup success over Tranmere with a sore calf but could be ready to reclaim his place.Jack Stretton’s ankle problem is not expected to ease in time so Ryan Edmondson could come straight back after his three-game ban.Jon Mellish is suspended after picking up five ye...Full Story »

PABLO MARI was welcomed back at Monza after being stabbed in a random attack last week. The on-loan Arsenal star was stabbed in the back and airlifted to hospital following the incident in Milan, Italy. Pablo Mari had his arm in a sling as he attended Monza vs Verona Mari underwent surgery the following day and is now recovering from his injuries. The centre-back is expected to be out for ar...Full Story »

Laura Woods got caught in a torrential downpour while on FA Cup down in Devon Laura Woods got completely drenched while trying to report on Torquay's FA Cup clash with Derby on Sunday. The talkSPORT regular was on presenter duty for ITV's coverage of the game down in south Devon and got a total soaking for her troubles after getting caught in a torrential downpour at Plainmoor. Footage of her...Full Story »

SOUTHAMPTON are set to sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. The Austrian is set to depart either before Southampton's game against Liverpool next weekend or during the World Cup. Southampton have decided to sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl Southampton were thrashed 4-1 by Newcastle at home on Sunday and were booed off the pitch. The result leaves the Saints in the relegation zone with just one win in...Full Story »

Chelsea scored twice in four second-half minutes to move level on points with Women’s Super League leaders Arsenal and end Manchester United’s 100 per cent record.United headed into Sunday night’s fixture at Leigh Sports Village with five victories from as many matches.But Sam Kerr and Lauren James scored in quick succession to fire the Blues to an impressive victory.Sam Kerr, ...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted his future at Southampton was out of his hands after his side lost 4-1 at home to Newcastle.Miguel Almiron scored his seventh goal in as many games for the Magpies’ first before both the floodgates and the skies opened up in the second half at St Mary’s.Hasenhuttl’s side are in the Premier League relegation zone, calling his future with the club back i...Full Story »

Proud Curzon Ashton manager Adam Lakeland was delighted to bag a replay at the Abbey Stadium after his National League North side drew 0-0 at home against League One Cambridge.There were 72 places between the teams ahead of kick-off but Curzon gave as good as they got and deserved a second bite at the cherry.Lakeland said: “I’m really proud of the players, we gave a really good accou...Full Story »

National League North outfit Curzon Ashton earned a deserved replay as they drew 0-0 against League One Cambridge.Despite there being 72 places between the teams in the pyramid, the hosts more than played their part and warranted a second chance.Both sides created chances in an entertaining first half at the Tameside Stadium.In what was the first-ever meeting the sides, Cambridge’s Harvey ...Full Story »

Michael Olise curled home a stoppage-time winner as Crystal Palace finally broke their duck on the road with a dramatic 2-1 victory at West Ham.Said Benrahma had fired West Ham into the lead with a sizzling strike before Wilfried Zaha hauled Palace level before the interval.There was VAR controversy 10 minutes from the end when Michail Antonio went down after being tugged by Marc Guehi and refer...Full Story »

Unai Emery enjoyed a dream start to life in the Aston Villa hotseat as meek Manchester United fell to their first Premier League loss at Villa Park since 1995.A run of 23 winless home league games against the Red Devils stretching 9,941 days came to an end on Sunday as Steven Gerrard’s successor oversaw a 3-1 victory in his first match in charge.Leon Bailey struck and Lucas Digne scored a ...Full Story »