Romelu Lukaku dispatched two dead-eye finishes for his first Stamford Bridge goals as Chelsea saw off Aston Villa 3-0 to move second in the Premier League.Mateo Kovacic teed up Lukaku’s opener then later punished Tyrone Mings’ loose back-pass for a goal of his own.Lukaku then rifled in an unstoppable left-footed strike to make it three goals in as many Premier League appearances this...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes branded Michail Antonio “stupid” over his late red card in Saturday’s goalless draw at winless Southampton.In-form Antonio arrived on the south coast as the Premier League’s leading scorer and having been crowned the top-flight’s August player of the month on Friday.But his first club appearance in September ended in ignominy after he picke...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell insists his side will continue to grow as they picked up just their second point of the season at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury.Sam Cosgrove put Salop ahead after 19 minutes before Mikael Mandron levelled things up before the break for a Crewe side who had lost their previous four league games without scoring.Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages of ...Full Story »

Wrexham survived David Jones’ late red card to register their first home win of the season with a 1-0 success against Woking.Midfielder Jones was sent off 15 minutes from time for picking up two yellow cards just three minutes apart.However, the 10 remaining Dragons players were able to preserve the lead given to them by Jordan Davies at the end of the first half as Dean Keates’ side...Full Story »

Callum Davidson praised his St Johnstone side for a spirited display in their narrow defeat by Rangers.The Perth team are still without a league win after their first five matches of the campaign but the manager was proud of the way they competed as they lost 2-1 to the champions at McDiarmid Park following a sensational 79th-minute strike from James Tavernier.Davidson said: “With all the ...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has been given a double injury blow ahead of Chelsea's Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has been given a double injury blow ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa. The German has confirmed he will be without N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic for the match. Kante came off with an ankle injury at half-time during Chelsea's clash...Full Story »

Chelsea still hope to have Thiago Silva available to face Aston Villa despite the threat of a FIFA suspension.The 36-year-old could face a five-day ban after missing Brazil’s international fixtures, but Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck was locked in negotiations on Friday to avoid the censure.N’Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic (both ankle) will definitely miss the Premier League encounter...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will have midfielder David Davis available again for the Sky Bet League One game against fellow strugglers Crewe.Davis served a one-match ban after being sent off late on against Gillingham.After being involved in a melee during stoppage time, reserve goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne received a straight red card along with Gills assistant manager Paul Raynor, which saw both clubs charged by ...Full Story »

David Luiz has been available to sign on a free transfer since Arsenal let him go in the summer, and reports suggest a move back to his native Brazil is on the cards David Luiz is reportedly set to return to Brazil after being released by Arsenal this summer, turning down the chance to join Marseille. Luiz is a free agent right now following his Gunners exit back in July, with Mikel Arteta cho...Full Story »

SUPERCAR-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village home. The star, 36, has only just moved into a stunning £6million mansion after flying into the UK last week fresh from signing for Manchester United. Supercar-loving striker Cristiano Ronaldo is facing a 20mph speed limit at his new village homeCredit: BackGrid It has space for his £17million...Full Story »

Victoria Beckham surprised her followers after taking to social media to post a picture of her husband, David Beckham, in a swimming pool with his bottom exposed. In just one day, the image reached almost 1,200,000 'likes' and has more than 18,000 comments from users who have wanted to share their impressions. "Happy Sunday, you're welcome," wrote the former Spice Girl, while fashion designe...Full Story »

The midfielder, 23, was available late in this summer’s market — but no club would commit to a loan deal that would also include a guaranteed buy. Aston Villa have set their sights on Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie However, Villa are keen on the former Schalke player, who has been told he can find a new home as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Villa are likely to be without key m...Full Story »

Juve make one last Pjanic bid Juventus are making a last effort to sign Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona, according to Sport. Out of favour at Camp Nou, Juve are ready to take the Bosnian international on loan and pay half his wages. Chelsea told to meet Kounde's €80m release clause Chelsea have been told they may have to meet Jules Kounde's €80 million (£68/$94m) release claus...Full Story »

Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia are planning to join Argentina for international duty against the wishes of Aston Villa and the Premier League.Goalkeeper Martinez has confirmed he will link up with his country while the PA news agency understands Villa’s record signing Buendia is also due to travel to South America for the World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela, Brazil and Bolivia.Under curre...Full Story »

David Martindale lamented an array of health issues within his Livingston squad as his bottom-of-the-table side lost their way in the second half of their 2-0 defeat away to cinch Premiership leaders Hibernian.The Lions manager revealed that striker Bruce Anderson suffered a diabetic fit on the park just before half-time, that two of his players vomited in the dressing-room at the interval and t...Full Story »

Ivan Toney maintained Brentford’s unbeaten start to the season as the Bees earned a deserved 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.The striker’s first goal of the campaign ensured Thomas Frank’s side continue their seamless adaptation to life in the Premier League.Emi Buendia’s leveller, his first goal since a club-record move from Norwich, pegged the Bees back but five points from the...Full Story »

Chelsea are closing in on a huge defensive signing the round off the summer transfer window. Chelsea have received a boost in their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde ahead of Tuesday's summer transfer deadline. Sevilla have left Kounde out of their squad for Saturday's La Liga fixture at Elche, according to reports. The Evening Standard claim Chelsea are ready to press on with their pu...Full Story »

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins could be fit to face his former club Brentford.Watkins, who moved to Villa Park from the Bees in a club-record deal in September 2020, has been managing a bruised knee and has yet to play this season.Villa boss Dean Smith, who also includes Saturday’s opponents among his old employers, thinks the game will come too soon for Leon Bailey (hamstring) and Bert...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson was far from pleased with LASK counterpart Dominik Thalhammer after Saints exited the Europa Conference League play-off 3-1 on aggregate to the Austrian side.Thalhammer had described the Perth side as disgusting to play against following the 1-1 draw last week and there seemed to be little love lost between the men on the touchline at McDiarmid Park as the home ...Full Story »