Steven Gerrard has released a statement after his sacking by Aston Villa on Thursday night. The Liverpool legend oversaw a torrid start to the season with Villa looming just one spot above the league's relegation zone having lost six of their opening 11 games. Thursday's defeat at Fulham was the last chance for Gerrard to prove he was the best man for job, and was given his marching orders b...Full Story »

The former Portugal midfielder, 37, is one of Europe’s most promising young bosses and has previously interested Chelsea and Manchester United. Aston Villa want talks with Ruben Amorim about becoming Steven Gerrard’s successor Credit: AFP But Villa may have to pay a huge £20million release clause to get Amorim — which was too high for Wolves earlier this month. Villa, w...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side should have beaten Derby by a bigger margin than the 1-0 scoreline at Portman Road.Wes Burns netted the winner in the 67th-minute, firing home on the rebound after Kayden Jackson’s effort had bounced back off a post following a loose pass from Curtis Davies.Jackson then had a penalty saved five minutes from time, but the home side held on for th...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for chants by the club’s fans referencing the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during last weekend’s stormy defeat at Liverpool.The Catalan, who says he did not hear any offensive chanting himself, also believes City will learn lessons on and off the field from what occurred at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool expressed their disappoin...Full Story »

Douglas Luiz is available for Aston Villa against Brentford after he had a claim of wrongful dismissal upheld.The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct during Thursday night’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham – after which manager Steven Gerrard was sacked – but will not serve a suspension.Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne are still out injured.Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard h...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson will leave it to closer to kick-off to finalise his St Mirren squad for the visit of Dundee United in the cinch Premiership.The Buddies boss has a couple of players nursing knocks and bruises and they will be assessed.Attacker Toyosi Olusanya is out for a period of time with a broken toe.United will be at full strength for the trip to Paisley.But head coach Liam Fox has hinted h...Full Story »

Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty begins a 10-match ban for using sectarian language when his side host Ross County in the cinch Premiership.Blair Alston missed the midweek cup win over Dundee United with a groin strain.Liam Donnelly and Fraser Murray are closing in on comebacks but Scott Robinson is still a few weeks away from fitness following a lengthy spell out with a foot injury.Ben Paton ha...Full Story »

Andy Halliday, Josh Ginnelly and Michael Smith have all trained ahead of Hearts’ clash with Celtic and could be in contention to play.Peter Haring (concussion) is definitely out, while Nathaniel Atkinson (foot) and Gary Mackay-Steven (knock) are expected to remain on the sidelines.Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) are building up their fitness, but Liam Boyce (knee) and Beni ...Full Story »

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara will miss the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Saturday with an ankle knock but could be back for the Champions League game against Napoli in midweek.Left-back Ridvan Yilmaz  is a doubt after picking up a knee injury against Dundee on Wednesday night.Midfielder Ryan Jack and centre-backs Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and John Souttar are out lo...Full Story »

Gary Rowett will once again look for a solution at the back after Murray Wallace was ruled out of Millwall’s meeting with West Brom.The Scottish defender is still recovering from a groin injury and missed Wednesday’s win over Watford after coming off in the second half of the Lions’ victory at Bristol City last weekend.Scott Malone, who impressed against the Hornets, looks like...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher is expected to shake off illness in time for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Saturday.Gallagher was withdrawn during Wednesday’s goalless draw at Brentford after feeling unwell, but has made a steady recovery since.N’Golo Kante, Reece James and Wesley Fofana are longer-term absentees for the hosts.Cristiano Ronaldo will not feature for M...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised following chants by the club’s fans referencing the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during last week’s defeat at Liverpool.Liverpool expressed their disappointment over the conduct of City fans after the fiery Premier League clash at Anfield last Sunday.As well as the chants, similarly-themed graffiti was also daubed in a number ...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman will have Joe Pritchard available for the visit of his former club Bolton.Pritchard missed the midweek win over Liverpool Under-21s through injury but will be fit for Saturday’s game.Touray Sisay and Nathan Delfouneso both featured in the 3-2 victory as they build up their match fitness.Sisay played the first 63 minutes before being replaced by fellow forwar...Full Story »

Sam Winnall is an injury doubt for Burton’s League One clash against Cheltenham.The striker returned from illness to start last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Morecambe, but was forced off in the first half with a knock.Mustapha Carayol returned as a late substitute in that fixture, but there is still a doubt over Bobby Kamwa.Ciaran Gilligan (hamstring) and Corrie Ndaba (hip) still remain s...Full Story »

Gary Madine and Jordan Thorniley have emerged as fresh injury doubts for Blackpool’s clash against rivals Preston.Madine has been managing a hip complaint and Thorniley has experienced a tight hamstring, but both will be given a chance to prove their fitness.Dom Thompson and Marvin Ekpiteta are back to bolster the ranks after serving suspensions, but Northern Ireland international Shayne L...Full Story »

POP STAR Shakira has appeared to take shots at ex Gerard Pique in her new song. The pair split earlier this year and the singer's newest hit is filled with references to the "narcissism" and "cold as Christmas" attitude of a man in the song. Shakira and Pique broke up after a over a decade togetherCredit: Getty Fans have been quick to point out similarities between the man in the song and Piq...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   One month until the World Cup   Ronaldo in the 89th minute:   Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martínez have six wins and five clean sheets in the eight games they've started together   Just Imagine if this Actually Happens.   Good Luck Stevie GSteven Gerrard sacked by Aston Villa     Man Utd 2-0 CR7  ...Full Story »

Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara confirmed their split last month (Image: Getty Images) Wanda Nara has been pictured snogging her toyboy rapper boyfriend - leaving her former flame Mauro Icardi calls her a "laughing stock". Icardi and Nara's relationship was far from plain sailing during their nine-year marriage, prior to their split being confirmed last month, with the couple first getting togethe...Full Story »

Barcelona bounced back from their Clasico loss in style as they cruised to a 3-0 home LaLiga win over Villarreal with a brace from Robert Lewandowski on Thursday. The Camp Nou club remained second in the standings on 25 points, three behind Real Madrid and three clear of third-placed Real Sociedad, who have won their last five league games and eight consecutive wins in all competitions. Mana...Full Story »

Arsenal are planning a January move for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka. Ndicka has emerged as a transfer option for Arsenal in their attempts to find a left-sided centre-back to provide competition for Gabriel Magalhaes, says the London Evening Standard. Arsenal targeted Lisandro Martinez last summer before he joined Manchester United and Mikel Arteta is still seeking to strengthen...Full Story »