Newcastle are still without goalkeepers Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow for the visit of Premier League rivals Burnley in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Dubravka (foot) and Darlow (coronavirus) are both likely to remain sidelined for a number of weeks yet, meaning Freddie Woodman could continue in goal.Midfielders Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are both out.Manager Steve Bruce...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer felt a “clear foul” was missed in the build-up to the Southampton goal in Sunday’s draw, with the Manchester United manager saying football cannot be allowed to turn into rugby.Having hit nine without reply past Saints at Old Trafford in February, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side rallied in front of a first full house at St Mary’s since March 2020.Mason ...Full Story »

John Coleman accused his Accrington side of not creating the chances their domination of play warranted after their 1-0 win at Crewe.Coleman criticised his team for seeming content “to idle through the second half” after Michael Nottingham’s 17th-minute goal had put them in front.Crewe, who had seen a norovirus bug sweep through the squad over the past week, lost defender Luke ...Full Story »

Manager Paul Cook accepts Ipswich are being hurt by conceding “soft goals” after the 2-2 draw with MK Dons left them waiting for their first win of the season.QPR loan striker Macauley Bonne took his tally for the season to three with both goals for the home side while Scott Twine and Matt O’Riley levelled for the Dons.Then in the dying seconds, Norwich loanee Josh Martin saw h...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe insisted his side can open up any team in League One after they scored three without reply against Shrewsbury.Ryan Hardie’s first-half strike was followed by a Luke Jephcott effort before the former bagged his second to send the travelling Pilgrims home happy.It was Argyle’s second win of the campaign and a delighted Lowe feels his side’s attitude has...Full Story »

Cambridge claimed a memorable first victory of the Sky Bet League One season with a 3-0 success that ended Burton’s perfect start to the campaign.Luck was not on the Brewers’ side as they conceded two Tom Hamer own goals after Sam Smith’s heavily deflected opener.In the 53rd minute Wes Hoolahan teed the ball up to Smith just outside the box, and his effort took a huge deflectio...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore is a fresh injury absentee for Aston Villa as they prepare to host Newcastle.The midfielder suffered a hamstring issue during the defeat at Watford and will not be back until after next month’s international break.Defender Matt Targett is still building up his fitness and had to come off at Vicarage Road, while forward Ollie Watkins (knee) might be fit to face his former cl...Full Story »

The Belgium international has also revealed that he is ready to feature when the Blues take on Arsenal at Emirates Stadium this weekend Romelu Lukaku has confirmed that he will be Chelsea's new No.9 following Tammy Abraham's move to Roma. Lukaku was initially given the No.18 jersey upon his return to Stamford Bridge from Inter last week, but has now inherited Abraham's number following the E...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised his side for their relentless pursuit of a win despite drawing 1-1 at home to Cambridge.Striker Luke Jephcott opened the scoring by roofing in a volley after 68 minutes not long after having a similar far-post effort ruled out for offside.United replied in the 76th minute, with Joe Ironside following up to level after keeper Michael Cooper had saved the striker&rs...Full Story »

Arsenal linked with Locatelli It has been quite apparent for much of the summer window that Arsenal have been eyeing up reinforcements in the midfield of the park. The Gunners have already brought in 21-year-old Albert Sambi Lokonga from Belgian outfit Anderlecht. And, despite his lack of experience, Lokonga has impressed in the limited minutes he has had in an Arsenal shirt to date. Howev...Full Story »

Just a year after committing himself to Arsenal, it appears that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might be on his way out of the club. The 32-year-old was an absentee, through illness, from the Gunners side that meekly surrendered at Brentford in their opening game of the 2021/22 Premier League season. The Times note his 10 goals from the last campaign and a series of underwhelming performances hav...Full Story »

Barnsley look set to be without Carlton Morris for Tuesday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Luton at Oakwell.The forward came off in the first half of the Tykes’ 1-0 home win over Coventry on Saturday after sustaining a knee injury.Boss Markus Schopp was set to make a late decision on whether summer signings Obbi Oulare and Aaron Leya Iseka are ready for their first inclusion in the...Full Story »

Former Sampdoria coach Claudio Ranieri says Romelu Lukaku's departure from Inter Milan is a blow to Serie A. Lukaku re-signed for Chelsea last week. “In two months, the Nerazzurri disassembled the Scudetto team," Ranieri told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “Lukaku was fundamental for Inter's game. “For Inzaghi, it's an uphill start, but Simone is very good. I expect a great rea...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised striker Luke Jephcott following his 88th-minute winner in a 1-0 Sky Bet League One home win over Gillingham.Jephcott cut in from the left just inside the box and let fly with a rising right-footed dive that beat diving Gills keeper Jamie Cumming.Lowe said: “I thought it was a fantastic performance from the lads to get a win, when the ball falls for Jephcott ...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough said better was still to come from his side as they made it two wins out of two with a 2-1 home victory over Newport.George Maris and Ollie Clarke sealed the points as the Stags won at home.Clough said: “The best thing is I don’t think we are playing as well as we can but we are finding a way to win which is a very good sign.“We have not got 100 per ...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell hailed the contribution of former Bristol Rovers player Chris Lines after watching his side steal the points with two late goals.The experienced midfielder, who served the Pirates for the best part of 10 years in two spells, declined to celebrate after volleying his side in front following an 88th-minute corner.But Lines pulled the strings throughout and substitute Luk...Full Story »

Salford were held at home for the second week in a row as Sutton ground out a goalless League Two draw.The visitors produced the livelier start with Donovan Wilson stinging the palms of goalkeeper Tom King, who also had to be alert to deny David Ajiboye.Salford summer signing Conor McAleny had already seen an effort blocked when he shot straight at Dean Bouzanis and the Sutton goalkeeper then pr...Full Story »

Manchester United have no intention of selling forward Anthony Martial during this summer's transfer window. The 25-year-old had been linked with a move to Inter Milan but is believed to be part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans for the new season. Martial made 48 appearances for United last season, scoring 23 goals as they finished second in the Premier League and reached the Europa League fi...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has officially joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer following his departure from Barcelona. Messi has committed to a two-season deal at Parc des Princes with the option of an extra year, and will reportedly earn €35 million (£30m/$41m) per annum in wages with the French giants. Barca sent shockwaves across the football world when announcing that they couldn't...Full Story »

Inter Milan and Denmark star Christian Eriksen has made a little girls' wish come true by sending her a video message as she prepares to get a heart-starting device fitted Christian Eriksen has sent a touching video message to a nine-year-old girl who requires a heart-starting device. Eriksen, 29, collapsed when his heart stopped while playing for Denmark against Finland during Euro 2020. Spe...Full Story »