Altrincham survived almost 35 minutes with forward Jordan Hulme in goal to earn a goalless draw at Bromley.The Ravens started brightly with Michael Cheek looking to set up Mason Bloomfield but Altrincham did well to defend.Altrincham had a good chance to find the opener half an hour in when Aaron Bennett had a good shot, but Reice Charles-Cook managed to save and Bloomfield continued to put pres...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard praised the returning Tyrone Mings as Aston Villa claimed their first Premier League victory of the season with a 2-1 success against Everton.Mings was stripped of the captaincy over the summer in favour of John McGinn and then eyebrows were raised when he was left on the bench during last weekend’s loss to Bournemouth.Gerrard insisted that was primarily due to a minor injur...Full Story »

Aston Villa loanee Jaden Philogene scored the only goal of the game to condemn Birmingham to a 1-0 defeat in the Sky Bet Championship at Cardiff.Steve Morison’s men defied the sweltering conditions to produce a superb display of high-energy passing football in the first 45 minutes, playing out from the back and attacking Birmingham with pace and precision.Key to that approach were skipper ...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte believes Romelu Lukaku needed to return to Inter Milan to feel like a "king" again -- but said the striker could still thrive in the Premier League. Lukaku rejoined Chelsea last summer in a club-record €115 million deal after two hugely successful years in Italy under Conte's management, scoring 64 goals in 95 games and helping Inter end an 11-yea...Full Story »

The 34-year-old star has terminated his contract and is negotiating a move to Premier League new boys Fulham. Fulham are in talks to sign Willian after he left Corinthians Credit: Getty The winger, who has 70 caps for Brazil, said: "I did not come to Brazil to get threatened. "Whenever Corinthians lost and if sometimes I was not doing well in the game, my family received threats, and curses o...Full Story »

Two late goals propelled Dundee to the top of the fledgling cinch Championship table with a 4-2 victory over Arbroath.The hosts took the lead five minutes before half-time when a move from one end of the pitch to the other ended with Paul McGowan picking out Luke McCowan on the left, who struck his shot high into the net.Arbroath levelled from the penalty spot in the 51st minute, Nicky Low conve...Full Story »

St Mirren’s Declan Gallagher is suspended for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The defender was sent off in the first-half of the 4-1 defeat against Pittodrie last weekend.Scott Tanser remains out with what is thought to be a combination of a hamstring and back injury.Ross County defender Connor Randall drops out after suffering a serious injury against Celtic....Full Story »

Derby are set to have David McGoldrick available for the visit of Barnsley in Sky Bet League One.The former Sheffield United striker has missed the start of the season with a niggle but he returned to training this week, with boss Liam Rosenior suggesting he will be on the bench.Curtis Davies is one of several players who are set to return to the side after Rosenior made changes for the midweek ...Full Story »

Aberdeen new boy Callum Roberts is out for eight to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.Hayden Coulson took a knock against St Mirren last week and will miss the visit of Motherwell on Saturday but should return to training next week.Jack MacKenzie trained on Thursday after recovering from a thigh injury and will be considered along with Shayden Morris, who is in the squad after signing last week, ...Full Story »

Hearts are set to have Stephen Kingsley available for Sunday’s cinch Premiership visit of Dundee United after the influential defender missed the opening two league games with a hamstring injury.Michael Smith is also fit for selection despite going off in some discomfort in the second half of last weekend’s 1-1 draw away to city rivals Hibernian.Beni Baningime, who is likely to be ou...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens is set to recall a host of first-team regulars for the visit of Mansfield.Wellens made seven changes for the Carabao Cup first-round loss at Forest Green in midweek.The O’s have won their opening two League Two games so are likely to revert back to a more familiar line-up.Jordan Brown made his return from injury off the bench but Aaron Drinan (quad) is sti...Full Story »

Goncalo Guedes is in line for a Wolves debut in the Premier League match at home to Fulham following his midweek move from Valencia.But injured pair Raul Jimenez (knee and groin) and Joao Moutinho (heel) are missing again after sitting out the 2-1 opening-day defeat at Leeds.Nelson Semedo and Adama Traore (both hamstring) may not be risked as they work their way back to full fitness.Defender Iss...Full Story »

Huddersfield pair Jonathan Hogg and Danny Ward are back in contention for the home game against Stoke.Both players will be included in the squad after missing the midweek Carabao Cup defeat to Preston due to minor injuries.Japan defender Yuta Nakayama made his full debut on Tuesday night and is hoping to make his first league start, while Jack Rudoni could be recalled to the starting line-up.Def...Full Story »

Bradley Dack could feature as Blackburn host West Brom in the Sky Bet Championship on Sunday.The experienced midfielder, whose past two seasons have been ravaged by knee injuries, made his first appearance of the campaign when he played 83 minutes against Hartlepool on Wednesday.Daniel Ayala is among the players who could return after being rested by manager Jon Dahl Tomasson for the midweek Car...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil has just one injury absentee for the visit of QPR.Forward Leon Dajaku suffered a recurrence of his thigh injury after coming on as a late substitute in the win over Bristol City last weekend.Neil made 11 changes from the side which won 3-2 at Ashton Gate for the Carabao Cup loss to Sheffield Wednesday in midweek.Jack Diamond was one of the better performers in a poor...Full Story »

Ben Barclay is a doubt for Carlisle when they face Swindon.The defender picked up a knock and will be assessed alongside Jayden Harris, who could also miss out due to injury.Morgan Feeney will be absent with a foot problem but Ryan Edmondson will be monitored ahead of the game.Brennan Dickenson will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after picking up an ACL injury, while Josh Dixon and Joel...Full Story »

Not a care in the world for Frenkie De Jong Frenkie de Jong enjoyed a wakeboarding session in Spain with this other half as his move to Chelsea draws near. The Barcelona star has been the subject of a massive, complicated saga this summer window, with Manchester United and the Blues thought to be keen on bringing him in. The Sun reports that, although he would rather stay with his current club...Full Story »

Gerard Pique is reportedly dating a student following his split with Shakira after 12 years together. The Sun reports that the Barcelona legend has been dating the woman who works for him over the past few months. PR student Clara Chia Marti is some 12 years the defender's junior, with Pique at 35 years old. It is thought that the newfound couple met while they were working on events at his pr...Full Story »

Arsenal star Granit Xhaka has consistently been a controversial figure in his time at the Emirates, make no mistake. The Swiss midfielder has been a superb player in spells, but his career in north London has been clouded by dubious moments which have cast doubt over his professionalism. Management have not opted to sell him as he enters his seventh year at the club, which goes to show that ...Full Story »

Rayo Vallecano have clinched an agreement with former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa. It marks a return for the veteran, who played for Rayo on-loan early in his career with Atletico. Marca says the signing of Costa was carried out by President Raul Martin Presa, much like last year's addition of Radamel Falcao, which wasn't met with approval by other club officials. Costa ...Full Story »