Stockport ensured they finished the Bank Holiday weekend as the Vanarama National League leaders with a narrow 1-0 victory at Chesterfield.Paddy Madden scored the only goal from the penalty spot just before half-time and the Spireites were unable to come back into the game.The spot-kick was awarded for a handball by Calvin Miller, after a free-kick had initially been awarded.Chesterfield had an ...Full Story »

Finn Azaz scored a second-half winner as Newport edged a 2-1 League Two victory at Port Vale that severely dented the hosts’ automatic promotion hopes.Azaz had created Ryan Haynes’ opener and, after Ben Garrity had equalised early in the second half, Azaz struck to give Newport the win and leave sixth-placed Vale still with work to do to secure a play-off place.Newport took the lead ...Full Story »

Harry Panayiotou’s late equaliser earned Aldershot a 2-2 National League draw at Maidenhead.The former Leicester youth striker converted Jacob Berkeley-Agyepong’s cross to leave honours even.Dan Sparkes’ fine 25-yard free-kick handed Maidenhead the lead, before Sinclair Armstrong charged down Daniel Gyollai’s attempted clearance to level at 1-1.Emile Acquah headed home fr...Full Story »

Salford’s play-off hopes were ended as the spoils were shared in an entertaining 2-2 draw with promotion-chasing Mansfield.The Ammies secured a dream start inside 90 seconds when Jordan Turnbull met an enticing Ibou Touray delivery with an emphatic header.Nigel Clough’s men responded positively and were soon rewarded when a curling Stephen McLaughlin free-kick nestled in the corner.B...Full Story »

NORWEGIAN beauty Ann Mari Olsen has pleaded with in-demand Erling Haaland to choose Old Trafford as his next destination. The Borussia Dortmund striker looks likely to move from the Bundesliga in the summer. Man Utd fan Ann Marie Olsen has sent a plea to Erling Haaland to make transfer Manchester United are one of a number of clubs said to be interested in signing the Norway international. N...Full Story »

Frank Lampard's Everton are on the brink of being relegated from the Premier League for the first time, as the Merseyside club are currently in the bottom three and five points from safety. Hosting their coach's former club Chelsea on Sunday, Everton know that a win is necessary at Goodison Park, and the preparations for the game in the city began the night before the match. Fireworks outsid...Full Story »

Leicester's Youri Tielemans has reportedly told those closest to him that he wants to move to Spain Youri Tielemans has reportedly informed those closest to him that he his heart set on a move to Spain amid rumoured interest from Real Madrid. The news is likely to serve as a blow for Manchester United who are understood to be one of many Premier League suitors interested in snapping up the Leic...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini is pushing to prise Riyad Mahrez away from Manchester City. Mahrez is now inside the final 18 months of his contract at City and attracting interest from across Europe. PSG are keen, where they see the Algeria international as a replacement for the departing Angel di Maria. However, Tuttosport says Milan and Maldini are also interested. Indeed, Maldini is prior...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta admitted Arsenal had “won ugly” after their chances of securing a top-four finish in the Premier League were enhanced by a 2-1 victory over West Ham at the London Stadium.Rob Holding and Gabriel struck from corners in each half of a hard-fought London derby as the Gunners climbed back into the Champions League places just hours after Tottenham had replaced them in fourth...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has posted a heartwarming picture of himself holding his baby daughter. The Manchester United star and his partner Georgina Rodriguez tragically lost their baby son during childbirth earlier this month. Cristiano Ronaldo cradles his newborn daughter In confirming the devastating news, Ronaldo said: "It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. "Only the birth of our b...Full Story »

Arsenal are interested in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt. The Gunners were linked with a move for Brandt in January, but failed to get a deal over the line. They may get another opportunity to sign him, though, with Dortmund looking to reshape their squad after a trophyless campaign. BILD says Brandt does not feature in the club's plans heading into next season, and the German s...Full Story »

Chelsea could sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt as a direct replacement for Antonio Rudiger this summer, according to reports. Juve are interested in signing Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri so a player-plus cash deal could be struck. Rudiger will leave the Blues at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract. He is set to join La Liga giants Real Madrid on a free transfer. D...Full Story »

Vanarama National League leaders Stockport offered rivals Wrexham a glimmer of hope in the race to be crowned champions after losing 2-1 to Boreham Wood.Dave Challinor’s side suffered a fourth home defeat of the season as they saw their lead at the top cut to just a point after the Welsh side won earlier in the day to close the gap.However, Stockport still have a match in hand and remain f...Full Story »

Acting Crawley head coach Lewis Young admitted he could understand the support for John Yems from fans after a third successive defeat since the 62-year-old’s suspension – 2-0 at home to Leyton Orient.Yems was suspended on April 22 by Crawley pending an investigation over serious allegations.The FA are looking into accusations of racist language by Yems towards several of the club&rs...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder believes his side’s 3-1 win against Stoke puts them in “decent nick” going into their final game.Lewis Baker scored a first-half own goal and Crooks struck in each half before Nick Powell scored a stoppage-time consolation for the Potters.The result keeps Middlesbrough’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes alive as the race to secure a s...Full Story »

Norwich boss Dean Smith immediately set his sights on winning the Championship next season after the Canaries’ Premier League relegation was confirmed in defeat to his old club Aston Villa.Goals from Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings – the latter cruelly set up by Norwich’s former player of the year Emi Buendia – gave the hosts a 2-0 win on Smith’s return to Villa Park, ...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce admitted it was a “really tough decision” to release Andy Carroll.The former England striker, who joined as a free agent in January and scored three goals in 15 appearances, was left out of the squad for the 1-0 Championship victory at Reading and will not play for the club again.A headed effort from Albion’s Semi Ajayi, which struck a post, proved...Full Story »

Dundee United head coach Tam Courts praised Charlie Mulgrew for rolling back the years in central midfield as his side took a major step towards sealing a European return.Mulgrew lined up alongside 21-year-old goalscorer Dylan Levitt and 19-year-old Archie Meekison in the middle of the park as United beat Motherwell 1-0 at Tannadice to consolidate fourth place in the cinch Premiership.Motherwell...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage questioned his players’ desire after their European hopes were hit again.Brighton swept to a dominant 3-0 win at Molineux as Wolves’ dreams of returning to the Europa League continued to fade after a third straight defeat.Alexis Mac Allister’s spot-kick and second-half strikes from Leandro Trossard and Yves Bissouma underlined the visitors’ superior...Full Story »

Scottish League One champions Cove Rangers rounded off their successful campaign by coming from two goals down to beat East Fife 3-2.The hosts, who were already relegated heading into the final day of the season, raced into a two-goal lead courtesy of Daniel Denholm and Kyle Connell.Cove Rangers pulled a goal back just before half-time when Leighton McIntosh was brought down inside the area and ...Full Story »