David Raya saved two penalties as Arsenal beat Porto 4-2 in a shoot-out to reach their first Champions League quarter-final in 14 years.Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike cancelled out a first-leg deficit but Mikel Arteta’s side then struggled to create chances to win the game as the tie finished 1-1 on aggregate.All four of Arsenal’s penalty takers were faultless as Raya kep...Full Story »

Given the likely departures of Aaron Cresswell and Ben Johnson at the end of the season, it's unsurprising that West Ham are exploring potential replacements According to TMW, one option under consideration is promising right-back Raoul Bellanova. Torino acquired him last summer for a mere €7 million, but his valuation has already tripled since then given his excellent campaign. The 23-ye...Full Story »

David Moyes felt a host of refereeing decisions went against West Ham after they had to come from two down to rescue a point at home to Burnley.A stoppage-time Danny Ings effort secured a 2-2 draw, but the former Burnley striker also had a goal disallowed for a marginal offside and West Ham could have had a penalty at the death when Sander Berge headed the ball into his own hand.“The decis...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou remained grounded despite his delight with Tottenham’s all-round display away to 10-man Aston Villa and a potentially key victory in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s clash pitted fourth against fifth, with the hosts knowing victory would move them eight points clear in the last Premier League spot guaranteed a place at Europe’s top table.But...Full Story »

Tottenham inflicted a chastening 4-0 home defeat on 10-man Aston Villa as Ange Postecoglou’s men emphatically won this key battle in the race for Champions League qualification.Sunday’s crunch clash between fourth and fifth was described in the build-up by Villa skipper John McGinn as “the most important game in the club’s recent history”.Unai Emery’s men had ...Full Story »

Grimsby boss David Artell felt a “horrific” refereeing decision cost his side dear in their 1-1 draw at Sutton.Justin Obikwu fired the visitors in front on the stroke of half-time.But the Mariners squandered a number of chances to put the game to bed before an 88th-minute Charlie Lakin penalty, for handball in the box, rescued a point for the Football League basement boys.But Artell,...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner praised the attitude of his side after they hammered bottom club Rotherham 5-0 to move back into the Championship play-off zone.The Canaries were professionalism personified as they ruthlessly dismantled a side who arrived at Carrow Road with eight successive defeats behind them.“It was a top-class performance, a fantastic afternoon,” said Wagner. &ldq...Full Story »

Aston Villa's 'sexiest fan' Alexia Grace set pulses racing by teaming up with Manchester City supporter Elle Brooke again as they stripped down for a saucy snap in bed ahead of her boxing match Elle Brooke posed naked for a jaw-dropping picture with Aston Villa's sexiest fan. Manchester City supporter Brooke and Villa-mad Alexia Grace have shot to fame in recent years thanks to their success...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes felt his side were wrongly denied a late penalty as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 meeting with Freiburg.The Hammers were denied what looked a clear spot-kick for handball in stoppage time after the referee refused to change his decision despite checking the pitchside monitor.The ball struck the arm of Freiburg youngster Noa...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery knows his side survived a scare in their goalless draw at Ajax in their last-16 Europa Conference League first-leg tie.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended 0-0.But Emery’s men will now be confident of winning nex...Full Story »

Aston Villa survived a testing assignment at Ajax as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League last-16 in Amsterdam.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended goalless.They were reliant on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to produce an...Full Story »

David Artell believes Grimsby proved they are a tough team to beat in their 0-0 draw against play-off-chasing AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.Artell’s side had the better of a closely-fought first half, with Donovan Wilson rattling Wimbledon’s crossbar.Both sides struggled to carve out a clear-cut chance during a cagey second half, and Grimsby held on to secure back-to-back clean sheets...Full Story »

Liverpool boosted their hopes of a top-four finish in the WSL with a 4-1 win at Aston Villa.Goals from Grace Fisk and Sophie Roman Haug put the Reds in control before Sarah Mayling pulled one back from the penalty spot.But defender Emma Koivisto struck twice in the second half to secure three points for Matt Beard’s side.What a Finnish 😏 pic.twitter.com/Nuw7IFwQA7— Liverpool ...Full Story »

Unai Emery hailed Ollie Watkins as one of the best strikers in Europe after his double helped Aston Villa to a dramatic 3-2 win over Luton at Kenilworth Road.A header in the 89th minute from substitute Lucas Digne ensured Villa won for the third game in a row in the Premier League to stay five points clear of Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification.Emery’s side were comfor...Full Story »

Aston Villa maintained their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League as substitute Lucas Digne headed an 89th-minute winner to defeat Luton 3-2 at Kenilworth Road.Unai Emery’s side looked to have thrown away two points, allowing Luton to fight back from two goals down in the second half, until Digne arrived at the far post to turn Moussa Diaby’s deep cross past Thomas Kamins...Full Story »

David Artell described his Grimsby players as “warriors” after an all-important 1-0 victory over Forest Green eased their relegation fears.Grimsby picked up their first League Two win since late-December – with Harvey Rodgers settling the scores – to move six points clear of the danger zone.Chances were few and far between throughout the 90 minutes at Blundell Park &ndash...Full Story »

Norwich head coach David Wagner singled out Kenny McLean for praise after watching his side continue their Championship play-off bid with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Sunderland at Carrow Road.Josh Sargent’s late goal earned the Canaries a narrow win and while Wagner was delighted with the American’s display, he felt it was McLean’s contribution that should be highlighted.He ...Full Story »

BARCELONA are weighing up a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports. The Spaniard, 33, has been without a club since leaving the Red Devils at the end of last season. David de Gea left Man Utd at the end of last season Credit: PA He has not been short of offers, having been linked with clubs in England and Saudi Arabia. SunSport revealed earlier this month, ...Full Story »

David Moyes hopes West Ham have turned a corner after finally beating bogey side Brentford 4-2.On a night of firsts, Jarrod Bowen scored a first career hat-trick to ease the pressure on boss Moyes after a rotten run of eight matches without a win.His team won their first match of 2024, with Bowen scoring his first goals since before Christmas and becoming the first Hammers player to hit a treble...Full Story »

PREMIER League goalie David Raya has a banned XL Bully dog to guard him, The Sun can reveal. The Arsenal ace, 28, has vowed to keep pet Goku following a string of terrifying raids on the homes of football stars. The breed was outlawed after several attacks, but Raya has an exemption certificate. An expert said last night: "He's a responsible owner." Raya and model girlfriend Tatiana Troubo...Full Story »