Crewe manager David Artell felt his side deserved at least a point after a narrow 2-1 League One defeat at Ipswich left them firmly rooted at the bottom of the table.An incredible lob by Bersant Celina and an own goal from Luke Offord condemned the basement club to defeat with Chris Long replying for the visitors in a closely-fought encounter.He said his team “deserved something from the g...Full Story »

Ancelotti confirmed that the Belgian will not be available Eden Hazard in action for Real Madrid. LALIGA Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that Eden Hazard will not be at his disposal for Real Madrid's LaLiga Santander match against Sevilla at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The Belgium international has trained with the rest of his teammates after recovering from gastroenteritis, but he...Full Story »

Matt Gray was grateful to be proven wrong as David Ajiboye’s first-half goal moved Sutton to within one point of an automatic promotion place in a 1-0 win against Barrow.Ajiboye curled in a superb 16th-minute clincher, much to manager Gray’s surprise yet delight.However, the Sutton boss was also pleased with his team’s resilience as Barrow threw everything at their hosts in sea...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard knows Aston Villa have a lot more work to do but was delighted to watch his new team make it two wins from two since he took over following a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace.Matt Targett fired the visitors ahead after 15 minutes in south London from Ashley Young’s corner and John McGinn wrapped up the points with a wonderful curled effort in the 86th minute.Pala...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admitted Craig Bryson’s red card cost his side the game after they fell to a late 2-1 defeat by Hibernian.Liam Gordon headed Saints into the lead in the 40th minute of a tight first half in Perth, but Bryson handed Hibs a lifeline in first-half stoppage-time.The 35-year-old midfielder was on a booking for a foul on Ryan Porteous when he went in for a bo...Full Story »

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur will again be absent when Aston Villa visit Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday.The vice-captain’s recovery from a hamstring injury is being managed on a week-by-week basis and he will not feature this weekend.Nathan Ferguson is the only other first-team absentee and he is building up fitness following a near two-year spell out foll...Full Story »

David Moyes celebrated a job well done after West Ham waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare by beating Rapid Vienna 2-0.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble in Austria wrapped up top spot in Group H for Moyes’ side.The Hammers go straight through to the knockout stage having avoided a play-off in February against a team dropping down from the ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are set to be without midfielder David Davis for their Sky Bet League One clash with Charlton through suspension.Davis is facing a three-match ban following his second red card of the season against Sunderland in midweek, although the club are waiting on an appeal.Elliott Bennett is eligible to return after serving a one-game suspension for his dismissal at Cheltenham.Ethan Ebanks-Lan...Full Story »

Michael Carrick says Manchester United's win over Villarreal was for former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Carrick was placed in charge as interim manager against Villarreal after Solskjaer was sacked on Sunday. The Red Devils ran out 2-0 winners thanks to late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho, booking their place in the Champions League last-16 phase. Speaking after the game, C...Full Story »

Michael Carrick believes Manchester United’s players showed their character as they delivered a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first game since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking on Sunday.Late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho – his first in a Manchester United shirt – sent United into the last 16 of the Champions League and lifted the mood after a dismal few wee...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo delivered yet another critical late Champions League goal before Jadon Sancho got his first in a Manchester United shirt to give caretaker manager Michael Carrick a 2-0 victory over Villarreal. United were far from convincing against a side 12th in LaLiga, but where there is Ronaldo there is a way and his sixth Champions League goal of the season, 12 minutes from time, set t...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes said his team had been “not quite on it” after their winning run came to a end with a 1-0 loss at Wolves.Having entered the contest at Molineux looking for a fifth successive Premier League victory, the Hammers were undone as Raul Jimenez struck what proved to be the only goal in the 58th minute.Moyes said: “I think Wolves are a good team. I don’...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard admitted to feeling a mixture of pride and relief after two late goals got his managerial reign at Aston Villa off to a winning start.Gerrard celebrated exuberantly when Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock after 84 minutes to put Villa in front against Brighton.And the former Liverpool midfielder was jumping around his technical area again two minutes from time when Tyrone Mings lash...Full Story »

David Artell stressed Crewe will need to beat more teams near League One’s basement after the Railwaymen claimed only their second win of the campaign.The bottom club offered their fans hope with a first win in 11 games against a depleted Gillingham, whose boss Steve Evans compared the team’s pre-match meal to a school outing as he fell back on youth.Chris Long’s early strike s...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard made a winning start as Aston Villa boss with 2-0 win over Brighton at Villa Park.Gerrard left Rangers during the international break to replace Dean Smith, who was sacked following five successive Premier League defeats, and got Villa Park bouncing again with two late goals.Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock with a lovely curling effort after 84 minutes before Tyrone Mings lashed h...Full Story »

In the words of the legendary Beatles song - those Aston Villa troubles seem so far away. Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is preparing for Saturday's clash against Brighton Credit: Getty Gerrard departed Scottish side Rangers to succeed Dean Smith at Villa Park Credit: Getty Before the international break, it was five defeats on the spin that led to Dean Smith’s dramatic sacking. Now n...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard takes charge of his first game as Aston Villa boss and does not expect Douglas Luiz to return in time.The Brazilian has been out since the end of October due to a hamstring injury, while Gerrard will also be without fellow midfielders Morgan Sanson (illness) and Trezeguet (knee).Central defender Ezri Konsa is back in contention after serving a one-game ban as Villa bid to halt a f...Full Story »

ASTON VILLA midfielder Douglas Luiz has confirmed he is dating Women's ace Alisha Lehmann after the pair uploaded a loved-up snap on social media. Switzerland international Lehmann, 22, took to her Instagram story where the pair could be seen enjoying a smooch. Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz and Villans Women's star Alisha Lehmann have confirmed they are dating And Brazilian ace Luiz, 23, then ...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard is to leave Rangers after three years in charge at Ibrox. Steven Gerrard has been confirmed as the new Aston Villa manager after the Liverpool legend left his post at Rangers. The Scottish club released a statement on Thursday morning which read: "Rangers can today announce the departure of manager Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa. Rangers Football Club would like to put on record t...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard will be announced as Aston Villa boss this week after reports stated he was ready to leave Rangers. Steven Gerrard's impending move from Rangers to Aston Villa has taken a huge step forward to being completed, with Birmingham Live stating that a deal could be completed within the next 24 to 48 hours to end a successful three-year spell in Glasgow for the Liverpudlian. Smith was ...Full Story »