Arbroath moved up to third in the cinch Championship table after beating Partick Thistle 2-0.Arbroath opened the scoring at the end of an open first half, with Anton Dowds heading the visitors in front from close range in the 45th minute.The Red Lichties came close to doubling their lead 10 minutes into the second half but Richard Foster’s goal-line clearance kept them out.The hosts hit th...Full Story »

Freddie Ladapo scored a brace to help Rotherham extend their unbeaten run to 20 games with a 3-1 win over Burton.Ladapo struck either side of a Kane Hemmings goal before Dan Barlaser hit a late third to keep Rotherham top of Sky Bet League One and unbeaten in all competitions since mid-September.The Millers started full of confidence and Burton needed Ryan Leak to clear a first-minute Michael Sm...Full Story »

Sunderland moved up to third place in Sky Bet League One with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Plymouth at the Stadium of Light.The Black Cats took command quickly and – in Steven Schumacher’s second match in charge of Argyle – made it four victories from six unbeaten matches in the league.Locally produced midfielder Dan Neil put Sunderland ahead in the fourth minute with a finely wo...Full Story »

Luke Plange scored his first senior goal to give depleted Derby a 1-0 win over Blackpool at Pride Park.The 19-year-old striker pounced early in the second half to settle a game of few chances.Derby went into the game without a number of players who were self-isolating under Covid-19 protocols but carried the bigger threat.Blackpool did not seriously trouble Derby, who delivered a solid performan...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY are interested in signing Nuno Tavares from Arsenal, according to reports. The defender joined the Gunners from Benfica for £8million in the summer. Nuno Tavares has impressed for Arsenal this season But if City get their way, his stay at the Emirates could be a short one. According to ESPN, Pep Guardiola's side are 'watching' Tavares ahead of a potential move. City are...Full Story »

Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has ordered Paul Pogba to return from Dubai as the midfielder continues to rehab his thigh injury. The Frenchman picked up the issue on international duty last month and hasn't featured for United since the of October he was dismissed shortly after coming on in their 5-0 drubbing against Liverpool. Since then, Pogba has been rehabbing his injury in ...Full Story »

Chelsea is dangerously close to seeing Antonio Rudiger leave the club for free once his contract expires at the end of the season and according to recent reports, the Blues may have already identified the German’s perfect replacement. That’s according to a recent report from Goal, who claims in an attempt to plan for the possible departure of Rudiger, as well as Andreas Christense...Full Story »

LaLiga clubs have again voted in favour of the league's €2 billion investment deal with CVC despite ongoing opposition from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, who have said they will take legal action to block the initiative. The league's "Boost LaLiga'"project will see clubs receive funds to spend on infrastructure and modernisation -- as well as increased spending limits for ...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo’s stoppage-time penalty earned Brentford a dramatic 2-1 Premier League win over Watford.The Bees were trailing to Emmanuel Dennis’ goal with six minutes remaining, but hauled themselves level through Pontus Jansson.Then Mbeumo, deputising from the spot for the Covid-19 hit Ivan Toney, held his nerve to secure a memorable victory.❄❄ @BMbeumo19 ❄ϭ...Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without Rhian Brewster when they host QPR at Bramall Lane.Manager Paul Heckingbottom revealed that the striker has suffered “significant damage” to his hamstring tendon and is ruled out.The Blades boss also confirmed that goalkeeper Robin Olsen is still not fit and is unavailable for selection.John Fleck is back in training after collapsing on the pitch durin...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota will be assessed before the visit of Aston Villa having missed some training this week.The Portugal international – along with a number of rested players – did not travel to Milan for the midweek Champions League tie because of a knock sustained at Wolves last weekend.Fellow forward Divock Origi is fit, however, having sat out full training on Thursday as...Full Story »

St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson is facing a spell on the sidelines with a groin problem.Craig Bryson is available after suspension, while attackers Glenn Middleton and Stevie May are both in contention to return after their recent lay-offs.Murray Davidson could miss out with a knock, while David Wotherspoon is absent with a knee problem.Defender Jack MacKenzie is back fit and available ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace could be boosted by the return of Joel Ward and Joachim Andersen for the visit of Everton.Right-back Ward missed the 1-0 defeat at Manchester United last weekend due to a one-match suspension but is available for Sunday’s Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park.Andersen has been absent since November with a hamstring injury but returned to training this week. The Eagles do s...Full Story »

Reading boss Kelly Chambers has urged her side to “take confidence” from their recent performances when they face Chelsea.The Royals are unbeaten in their last four games, with three wins and a draw, and are currently eighth in the Women’s Super League table.Chambers, who won November’s WSL Manager of the Month award, told the club website: “I think we have to take ...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale could make changes to his side when they host Carlisle.The new Boro boss is still tinkering with his team and brought Chris Lines and Ben Coker into the starting line-up for the draw with Scunthorpe in midweek.Luke Norris could push to keep his place in the starting line-up after scoring against the Iron.Boro are currently fourth-from-bottom in Sky Bet League Two.C...Full Story »

Ross County are set to be without Alex Iacovitti for their cinch Premiership meeting with Dundee.The extent of the defender’s hamstring injury is yet to be revealed but he is highly unlikely to feature 10 days after suffering the injury against St Mirren.Full-back Harry Clarke returns from suspension.Dundee midfielder Max Anderson returns after missing his team’s defeat at Ibrox last...Full Story »

Jorginho will play through the pain of a back problem to ease Chelsea’s midfield injury issues in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds. Mateo Kovacic continues isolation after testing positive for Covid-19, while N’Golo Kante could make a tentative return to training next week after knee trouble but will not feature at Stamford Bridge this weekend. Trevoh Chalobah (ha...Full Story »

Wigan midfielder Jordan Cousins is hoping to be fit for the visit of Ipswich to the DW Stadium on Saturday.The 27-year-old returned to league action in Wednesday night’s 2-1 win over Shrewsbury after missing almost two months with a hamstring injury before he was forced off just before half-time with a fresh concern, but boss Leam Richardson is confident he will be back for the busy festiv...Full Story »

Bournemouth must again do without Jefferson Lerma when they host Blackburn in the Sky Bet Championship after he was handed an additional ban.The Football Association announced on Friday that the Colombian had been fined £4,000 and suspended for another two matches – having already served a one-game ban – after a charge against him following his sending-off against Coventry was ...Full Story »

Celtic face a striker shortage for the cinch Premiership visit of Motherwell after Kyogo Furuhashi and Albian Ajeti suffered hamstring injuries against Real Betis on Thursday.Giorgos Giakoumakis faces another week or two on the sidelines following minor knee surgery. Jota is also out with a hamstring problem and fellow winger James Forrest also missed the Betis game.Anthony Ralston has missed tw...Full Story »