Roma midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum faces months on the sidelines after sustaining an injury in training on Sunday. The Netherlands international has suffered a fractured tibia, it was confirmed, and will be sent for further scans next week. Wijnaldum joined the Serie A side on loan from Paris Saint-Germain this summer and featured for just 10 minutes in their opening game of the season as th...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva came to Manchester City’s rescue as the Premier League champions fought back to take a point from a six-goal thriller at Newcastle.Silva, starting for the first time in the league this season, ensured a rip-roaring contest in which the visitors led after five minutes, but trailed 3-1 nine minutes into the second half, ended 3-3.Before kick-off neither side had conceded a top...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said his side’s dismal 3-0 defeat at Leeds was nothing to do with being outrun by more than 10 kilometres.The Whites put in their best performance under boss Jesse Marsch to dismantle Chelsea, who ended the game with 10 men following Kalidou Koulibaly’s red card.They were given a helping hand as a calamitous piece of goalkeeping from Edouard Mendy, who was ...Full Story »

David Moyes admitted West Ham’s poor start to the season is a cause for concern after they slumped to the foot of the Premier League.Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Trossard condemned West Ham to a 2-0 defeat at home to bogey side Brighton.Mac Allister’s first-half penalty and Trossard’s breakaway goal maintained Brighton’s unbeaten start to the season and made...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi and Giorgos Giakoumakis were on target as Celtic beat nine-man Hearts 2-0 to send the champions two points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Furuhashi netted in the 13th minute and, despite having several good chances to add to their lead, Celtic had to wait until stoppage-time to truly wrap up the points.The much-changed visitors had some decent spells without managing t...Full Story »

Goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Leandro Trossard condemned West Ham to a 2-0 defeat at home to bogey side Brighton.Mac Allister’s first-half penalty and Trossard’s breakaway goal maintained Brighton’s unbeaten start to the season and made it three defeats from three matches for the Hammers.West Ham have now played the Seagulls 11 times in the Premier League and not beaten th...Full Story »

Goals from Tommy Conway and Rob Atkinson gave Bristol City the Severnside derby bragging rights with a 2-0 Championship win over Cardiff at Ashton Gate.The home side took a 41st-minute lead when Nahki Wells crossed from the left and Conway got in front of his marker to net his fourth goal of the season with a glancing header.Centre-back Atkinson made it 2-0 with a stooping header from Kal Naismi...Full Story »

A WOMAN who claimed she was raped by footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is appealing a decision to dismiss the case. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against the Man United star alive. Model Kathryn Mayorga is fighting to keep her £54million claim against Cristiano Ronaldo alive She alleges she was raped by Ronaldo, 37, in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2009 and a...Full Story »

Jesus is very popular amongst Fantasy Premier League managers Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is the first ever Premier League player to be selected by at least 80% of fantasy football managers. The Brazilian has been in electric form since his £45million move to the Gunners from Manchester City. Jesus opened his goalscoring account with two fine goals in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Le...Full Story »

Ajax board members are reportedly discussing potential fees they may accept for Manchester United target Antony as they brace for another bid from Old Trafford. The Dutch outfit have so far stood firm on their mammoth valuation of the winger, but could be about to alter their stance amid claims that he has been axed from their upcoming fixture with Sparta Rotterdam. Antony is believed to be kee...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta is not getting carried away despite his Arsenal side moving to the top of the Premier League following a comfortable win at Bournemouth.The Gunners continued a perfect start to the campaign with a 3-0 victory on the south coast as an early Martin Odegaard double and a fine first Arsenal goal from William Saliba made it nine points from nine.At this stage of last season, Arteta was f...Full Story »

Steve Evans hit back at suggestions that Stevenage’s strong start to the season is a result of big spending after a 2-1 win over Carlisle at the Lamex Stadium.Two of Boro’s summer signings were on the scoresheet against the Cumbrians, Kane Smith and Max Clark both opening their accounts for their new team.The win – unbeaten Stevenage’s fifth in six games this term –...Full Story »

Arsenal coasted to victory at Bournemouth as captain Martin Odegaard’s early brace took the visitors to the top of the Premier League.The Gunners kept up their perfect start to the new campaign, their 3-0 win at the Vitality Stadium sealed with a fine William Saliba strike as the defender opened his account for the club.Odegaard had put Arsenal clear inside the opening 11 minutes, the firs...Full Story »

Watford manager Rob Edwards was left to rue missed chances after seeing his side held to a goalless draw at Preston.The home side had the better of the first half, with Alan Browne and Ryan Ledson forcing saves from Daniel Bachmann, but Vakoun Bayo and Rey Manaj squandered golden chances for the Hornets either side of half-time.Edwards said: “It was a hard-earned point that could have been...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was delighted to see his side’s excellent home form continue as they came from behind to beat Stockport 2-1 with two goals in as many minutes.Antoni Sarcevic picked out the top corner from 30 yards to give the visitors a 53rd-minute lead, but three minutes later they were trailing after goals from Will Swan and Ollie Clarke.The Stags broke records for their impr...Full Story »

Danny Cowley dedicated Portsmouth’s 3-1 win at home to Bristol Rovers to injury victim Louis Thompson after the midfielder suffered a suspected double leg break.Thompson was carried off on a stretcher in the first half after falling victim to a “really nasty” tackle from Rovers midfielder Glenn Whelan.Head coach Cowley said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with Louis Thompson....Full Story »

Dundee United boss Jack Ross is working hard to find answers to his team’s run of defeats.The Tangerines lost their third cinch Premiership game in succession as they were beaten 3-0 by St Mirren at Tannadice.Goals either side of half-time by Buddies striker Curtis Main and a late third from sub Alex Greive were enough to seal an emphatic victory for the Paisley side.Worryingly for United ...Full Story »

Alex Neil says there is “no fear” in his Sunderland side as they rose into the top six with a 1-0 victory over Stoke.The Black Cats snatched the lead against the run of play when stopper Joe Bursik let a Ross Stewart strike wriggle beneath him moments before the interval.Despite dominating, Stoke failed to take advantage with Anthony Patterson denying a fierce Jacob Brown effort with...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna heaped praise on striker Tyreece John-Jules after the youngster marked his first league start for the club with a goal that set the Tractor Boys on their way to a comfortable 3-0 win over Shrewsbury.The 21-year-old Arsenal loanee opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, dispossessing Shrewsbury captain Luke Leahy around 40 yards from goal before going on a mazy run t...Full Story »