Southampton could have top scorer Danny Ings back from injury for Tuesday evening’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said Ings would be assessed on a hamstring problem sustained at Tottenham on April 21, having initially feared the striker may miss the remainder of the season.On-loan Takumi Minamino is available to return to the squad after being inelig...Full Story »

Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has emerged as a potential replacement for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, should the Spaniard be relieved of his duties. Sarri has been out of work since last summer, when he was sacked by Juventus despite wrapping up the Serie A title. Arteta's days at Arsenal look to be numbered as the Gunners fell short in their quest for the Europa League title, and they ar...Full Story »

Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo said he will not resign after seeing his side slip out of the Champions League qualification places in Serie A following a 3-0 home defeat by AC Milan on Sunday, insisting he can do better. Last weekend, two late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo earned Juve a dramatic victory at Udinese to give them confidence going into the crucial clash with Milan who, like the Turin s...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted by Manchester United’s character and resolve at Aston Villa as their latest comeback win helped seal another top-four finish and delayed Manchester City’s coronation.Having secured a place in the Europa League final on Thursday, the Red Devils got a challenging run of three Premier League matches in five days off to a winning start on Sunday.But Uni...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s comeback kings did it again as Manchester United overcame Aston Villa to delay Manchester City’s coronation.Fresh from sealing their place in the Europa League final against Villarreal, the Red Devils turned their focus to Villa Park as they kicked off an unenviable run of three Premier League matches in five days.Bertrand Traore’s stunner had Villa dream...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted that Blackpool maintained their play-off momentum with a 1-0 win over Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers.Substitute Ellis Simms struck 10 minutes from time to make it four successive victories, the best form of any side still shooting for promotion to the Championship.Oxford now await in the play-offs and Critchley felt the narrow win over already-relegated Rovers wa...Full Story »

Substitute Ellis Simms struck late on to hand Blackpool a 1-0 victory over already-relegated Bristol Rovers.Everton loanee Simms had only been on the pitch for four minutes when he volleyed home Demetri Mitchell’s cross on 75 minutes.Play-off bound Blackpool finished the regular season in third place, while Rovers finished bottom.Rovers threatened first at Bloomfield Road, with Alex Rodman...Full Story »

Adam Phillips scored the only goal as Portsmouth were denied a play-off place after losing 1-0 at home to mid-table Accrington.Pompey had to better Oxford and Charlton’s result to cement their place in the top six but were made to pay for a lamentable first-half display by being consigned to another season in League One.Accrington took the lead in the 23rd minute when Phillips played a nea...Full Story »

Morgan Gibbs-White denied 10-man Brighton the chance to secure Premier League safety after Wolves’ late show.The midfielder’s last-minute strike earned a 2-1 comeback win at Molineux following Lewis Dunk’s game-changing red card.The Seagulls skipper was sent off after the break for pulling back Fabio Silva, having given the visitors a first-half lead.Adama Traore levelled with ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO Ronaldo is said to be "appalled" by a Premier League player accused of fathering a love child. The Juventus star, who knows the footballer, got in touch with the kid's mum Jaqueline Sousa. Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be 'appalled' by a Premier League player accused of fathering a love child The events hostess, 33, also received messages of support from other high-profile pals of th...Full Story »

Jack Ross was delighted to see his Hibernian players show the character he knew they had to battle through to the Scottish Cup final with a 2-0 win over Dundee United.Hibs had lost the delayed 2019-20 Scottish Cup semi-final to Edinburgh rivals Hearts last October and the Betfred Cup semi-final to St Johnstone in January.However, they were in no mood for a third disappointment at Hampden Park as...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell believes his squad have restored pride in the club after a 1-0 win at Scunthorpe secured them a mid-table finish in League Two – 12 months after only the demise of Macclesfield Town spared them relegation to the National League.Elliott List’s 11th goal of the campaign earned the Boro victory, with Revell praising the togetherness of his squad.“It&rsqu...Full Story »

Eberechi Eze earned the praise of his manager Roy Hodgson following an eye-catching display against Sheffield United as Crystal Palace ensured their Premier League survival.The Eagles got the win that mathematically secured their top-flight status as they overcame the already-relegated Blades at Bramall Lane on Saturday.Christian Benteke’s early goal and Eze’s late clincher ensured H...Full Story »

Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff praised his history makers after seeing his players wrap up the League Two title in style.The Robins had already clinched promotion but a 4-1 win over Harrogate ensured they finished top of the pile.“I said it last week in terms of realising what they’ve achieved and I think it’s starting to sink in now, what they’ve actually done,&rdq...Full Story »

Newport manager Michael Flynn heaped praise onto his players after they cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at Southend.Newport will take on Forest Green in a two-legged semi-final and Flynn is delighted to have extended County’s season.“The players deserve all the accolades and they’ve been outstanding this season,” said Flynn.“...Full Story »

Stephen McLaughlin was Mansfield’s two-goal hero as they eased to a 3-0 final-day win at Port Vale.Mansfield deservedly led 2-0 at the break after a dominant showing and should perhaps have been further ahead.McLaughlin drove the opening goal into the bottom corner 10 minutes in and, for most of the half, the hosts were merely hanging on.Jordan Bowery saw a glancing header from McLaughlin&...Full Story »

Notts County moved back into the National League play-off places with a commanding 4-1 win over Barnet.The scoring did not begin until the last knockings of the first half, the home defence unable to get a last-gasp corner clear and inviting defender Mark Ellis to nick the lead.A second followed within a minute of the restart, Ruben Rodrigues on hand with a neat finish, with creator Calvin Mille...Full Story »

Newport cemented their place in the Sky Bet League Two play-offs with a 1-1 draw at already-relegated Southend.Shaun Hobson fired the Shrimpers ahead early on at Roots Hall but a second-half equaliser from Mickey Demetriou secured a fifth-placed finish for Michael Flynn’s side.Southend went in front after just 11 minutes when a left-wing cross from Terrell Egbri was only half cleared and H...Full Story »

Crystal Palace earned the win that mathematically secured their Premier League survival as they overcame already-relegated Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.Christian Benteke’s early goal and Eberechi Eze’s late clincher ensured Roy Hodgson’s side won 2-0 in the rain on Saturday to end a three-match losing run.The Eagles were all but safe before arriving in Sheffield but this vi...Full Story »

Tranmere secured the final League Two play-off spot thanks to goalless draw against Colchester United.Keith Hill’s men, who were real contenders for automatic promotion a few weeks ago, went into the game knowing that results elsewhere would not matter if they could pick up a final day point.Aside from an Otis Khan effort and two half-chances for Paul Lewis and Corey Blackett-Taylor, the f...Full Story »