Nathan Ake proved the unlikely match-winner as Manchester City edged out title rivals Arsenal 1-0 in a tense FA Cup fourth-round tie on Friday.The Netherlands defender steered home a low shot in the 64th minute at the Etihad Stadium as City landed the first blow in their trilogy of clashes with the Gunners over the coming months.Arsenal, the Premier League leaders, had enjoyed the better of the ...Full Story »

Dutch tactician Erik ten Hag has endeared himself to Manchester United supporters in his first season at Old Trafford as the former AFC Ajax boss has already made strides in the technical area as the Red Devils appear to be a side reborn of late and look capable of securing a top-four finish. One of the main beneficiaries of Ten Hag's influence taking hold in the northwest of England has been...Full Story »

Manchester City are looking to beat Chelsea to the signing of World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez. Fabrizio Romano has spoken to CaughtOffside via his Substack column multiple times during the January transfer window about the Fernandez to Chelsea saga. It’s no secret that Chelsea are interested in signing Fernandez during this current window, but the asking price from Benfica could be a det...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag said on Tuesday that his team have a good opportunity to win their first trophy since 2017, as they prepare for the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal against Nottingham Forest. United have been criticised by their supporters for the club's trophy drought, with the team's Europa League and Carabao Cup titles won in 2017 their most recent pieces of silve...Full Story »

Manchester City have signed Argentina international Maximo Perrone from Velez Sarsfield on a contract until 2028, the Premier League club said on Monday. The 20-year-old midfielder scored three times and provided two assists after making his debut with the Buenos Aires-based team in March. Perrone is currently playing in the Under-20 South American championship and at City will join compatri...Full Story »

Manchester United(opens in new tab) have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Dusan Vlahovic from Juventus(opens in new tab). The Serbia striker only joined Juve from Fiorentina this time last year, but the Italian giants have just been slapped with a 15-point deduction after investigation into their past transfer business – and that looks likely to cost them Champions League foot...Full Story »

Erling Haaland hit his fourth hat-trick of the season as champions Manchester City maintained their Premier League title hopes with a comfortable 3-0 win over Wolves.The prolific Norwegian’s treble took his goal tally for the season to 31 in all competitions and carried City to successive league victories for the first time since the World Cup.After a scrappy opening, Haaland headed City i...Full Story »

West Ham United have set their sights on Manchester United’s Scott McTominay as a long-term replacement for Declan Rice. Rice is expected to leave the club this summer with Chelsea, United and Arsenal all in the race for his signature. The England international has been invaluable to the Irons in recent years and is the current club captain, meaning he will leave behind big boots to fi...Full Story »

University of Stirling head coach Chris Geddes admitted he was incredibly proud of his players despite losing 3-0 to Dundee United at Tannadice.The Lowland League side took plenty of plaudits in the Scottish Cup tie but the Tangerines’ quality ultimately shone through with goals by Aziz Behich, Jamie McGrath and Glenn Middleton.However, Geddes insisted his team of students could still hold...Full Story »

Dundee United advanced to the fifth round of the Scottish Cup but they were made to fight all the way by Lowland League outfit University of Stirling in a 3-0 victory at Tannadice.The students frustrated the home side for large periods of the first half but conceded right before the break with Aziz Behich producing a fine finish.Further goals in the second half from Jamie McGrath and substitute ...Full Story »

Daniel Jebbison’s first league goal for Sheffield United since May 2021 secured a narrow 1-0 home win over Hull.The 19-year-old striker ended his 18-game league drought for the Blades as Paul Heckingbottom’s men maintained their relentless automatic promotion push with an 11th victory from their last 13 games in all competitions.Hull, though, put up a strong fight and were pressing f...Full Story »

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Manchester City staged a stunning fightback to reignite their title hopes with a 4-2 win over Tottenham.The Premier League champions were rocked when Spurs struck twice through Dejan Kulusevski and Emerson Royal in the closing moments of the first half after Ederson errors at the Etihad Stadium.Yet faced with the prospect of trailing leaders Arsenal by eight points a...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to rival Tottenham Hotspur for the signing of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. That's according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claim Antonio Conte's Lilywhites have been joined by two of their biggest rivals in the race to sign the Brentford's outstanding number one. All three clubs have goalkeeping problems to solve. Man United have yet to m...Full Story »

Manchester United’s nine-match winning run came to a halt after Michael Olise’s stunning stoppage-time free-kick earned Crystal Palace a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.Erik ten Hag’s side were on course to go second in the Premier League table after Bruno Fernandes’ first-half opener.But Olise’s late strike means they now head to leaders Arsenal on Sunday eight points ad...Full Story »

Manchester United are prepared to admit defeat and part ways with defender Harry Maguire. That’s according to a recent report from the Mirror, who claims the English centre-back is a candidate to leave Old Trafford with David Moyes’ West Ham interested in bringing the Red Devils’ skipper to London on a loan to transfer deal. Since taking charge of the club last summer, mana...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Man United's Anthony Elanga on loan. That's according to TalkSPORT, as relayed by transfer guru and CaughtOffside columnist Fabrizio Romano, who claims the United winger, who is also wanted by Frank Lampard's Everton, is 'open' to moving to the Bundesliga. It is no surprise to see Elanga, 20, linked with a loan move away from Old Traffor...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale called for Scottish football to present itself better after his team’s Viaplay Cup semi-final win over Aberdeen was marred by a poor Hampden pitch and a VAR failure.Both managers admitted the game had suffered a blow to its image given the state of the pitch, which was very heavy during Celtic’s 2-0 win over Kilmarnock in Saturday’s first semi-fina...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has insisted he is not thinking about the Premier League title following his side's derby win over Manchester City on Saturday. United came from behind to beat City 2-1 at Old Trafford and are up to third in the Premier League following a remarkable run of results under the Dutch coach. Ten Hag's side have won 16 out of their 19 games since the 6-3 defe...Full Story »

Liam Fox admitted Dundee United’s 2-2 draw at Hibernian “felt like a defeat” after they were denied victory by Kevin Nisbet’s stoppage-time equaliser.The Tannadice side looked on course to climb out of the bottom two of the cinch Premiership as they led through first-half goals from Glenn Middleton and Ian Harkes.But Nisbet pounced with virtually the last kick to score hi...Full Story »

In-form Hibernian striker Kevin Nisbet scored a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 2-2 cinch Premiership draw with Dundee United at Easter Road on Saturday.Hibs looked on course for a 10th defeat in 13 matches thanks to first-half goals from United pair Glenn Middleton and Ian Harkes.But Nisbet, who had also scored before the break, made it seven goals in six games since returning from a 10-mon...Full Story »