Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Big teams EPL week 11  Chelsea Newcastle in UCL last night Dortmund 2-0 Newcastle Group F standings: Dortmund—7 pointsPSG—6 pointsMilan—5 pointsNewcastle—4 pointsOnly room for two Man City take a step towards defending their Champions League title by qualifying for the round of 16 Barcelona needed a win or a draw to ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED are keen on signing Jean-Clair Todibo, according to reports. The 23-year-old could be available for around £44million. Jean-Clair Todibo is wanted by Man Utd Credit: Getty Sir Jim Ratcliffe could be key to the deal Credit: PA Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to purchase 25 per cent of Man Utd from the Glazers and the British billionaire could be vital in the move for Todibo. ...Full Story »

Reading remain rooted to the bottom of League One and are now winless in eight matches after they were held to a scrappy 1-1 draw by Bristol Rovers at the SCL Stadium.After a disjointed first half, Reading went in front in the 40th minute when Sam Smith drove home his first goal of the season.Chris Martin levelled for Rovers in the 57th minute, but the game drifted towards a stalemate long befor...Full Story »

Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has been linked with a move to MLS in 2024. WHAT HAPPENED? Per TUDNUSA, the 35-year-old Polish striker is among the wishlist of 'many' MLS sides who are in need of a Designated Player striker this offseason. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Lewandowski, despite his age, would warrant a DP contract from any MLS side, immediately making him one of the highest earners in...Full Story »

Manchester United boss Marc Skinner says Ella Toone’s “class is permanent” after she ended her goal drought in a 2-2 draw with Brighton.Elisabeth Terland gave the hosts the lead on the half-hour before the England international scored her first United goal since November 2022 with a stunning long-range strike in the 78th minute.Late goals from Guro Bergsvand and substitute Rach...Full Story »

Philippe Clement praised skipper James Tavernier’s leadership qualities after his double helped Rangers beat Hearts 3-1 in their Viaplay Cup semi-final at Hampden Park.The Gers right-back opened the scoring with a penalty five minutes after the interval before half-time substitute Scott Wright doubled the lead five minutes later with a drive.Tavernier’s superb 20-yard free-kick in th...Full Story »

Tom Naylor dumped his old club Portsmouth out of the FA Cup as Chesterfield won their first-round tie 1-0 at the SMH Group Stadium.Former Pompey midfielder Naylor headed home in the first half as the National League leaders defeated opponents who hold the same position in the League One table.Ollie Banks forced Will Norris into the first save and then curled a shot just wide as the Spireites sta...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke launched an astonishing tirade at his Cheltenham players and apologised for their “woeful” performance in 5-1 loss at AFC Wimbledon.Without a win in five Sky Bet League Two games, the Dons made light work of the League One strugglers to reach the FA Cup second round.Town, who broke records by going 10 games without a league goal at the start of the season, reached new ...Full Story »

Jamie McClurg said he was “choked” at Bracknell Town’s exit from the FA Cup at Sky Bet League One Cambridge following a 2-1 defeat.The Southern League Premier Division South side were playing in the first round for the third time and looked set to be heading out following Fejiri Okenabirhie’s opener and Olukayode Osu’s own goal soon after half-time.Joint manager McC...Full Story »

Eastleigh cruised into FA Cup second round with 5-1 thrashing of National League rivals Boreham Wood.The hosts were in front after 17 minutes, with Nigel Atangana turning the ball in after Chris Maguire’s free-kick had been headed away.However, it took just two minutes for Boreham Wood to level through Matt Robinson.Maguire had the hosts back in front within four minutes, firing into an em...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Matt Bloomfield expressed his relief after their 2-1 first-round FA Cup win at Bradford.The Chairboys had been in control of the tie with a two-goal lead at half-time.But the League Two side came back strongly after the break to make Wycombe battle hard for their win.Bloomfield said: “We’re really pleased to be through because it was an uncomfortable afternoon, if I&r...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Stephen Clemence praised his side’s character as they overcame underdogs Hereford 2-0 to progress in the FA Cup.Jayden Clarke’s deflected goal gave the League Two side a first-half lead before Tom Nichols’ late penalty sealed their passage into the second round.“The boys have shown great character,” said Clemence. “I didn’t feel Herefo...Full Story »

Morgan Whittaker grabbed a late equaliser for Plymouth as a topsy-turvy Sky Bet Championship thriller with Middlesbrough ended 3-3 at Home Park.Josh Coburn scored the opening goal of the game for Boro and then hauled them level at 2-2 after goals from Bali Mumba and Finn Azaz had fired Argyle in front.Sam Greenwood put Middlesbrough back in front, only for Whittaker to rescue a point in a game n...Full Story »

Newport eased through to the FA Cup second round with a 2-0 home win over Oldham at Rodney Parade thanks to two goals from defender Shane McLoughlin.The right wing-back opened the scoring after 20 minutes as he drilled in at the back post to convert Matty Bondswell’s cross before sealing victory with a long-range effort 10 minutes from time.County goalkeeper Nick Townsend ensured his side ...Full Story »

Burnley became the first club in top-flight history to lose their opening six home fixtures of a season as Crystal Palace deepened the gloom over Turf Moor in a 2-0 win for the Londoners.Jeffrey Schlupp put Palace ahead in the 22nd minute and Tyrick Mitchell’s second Palace goal sealed it in stoppage time as Burnley suffered a club-record eighth consecutive top-flight home defeat, a run th...Full Story »

Real Madrid are preparing a move for Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio. Knowing Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested in the Portugal centre-half, Real are exploring the prospect of buying Inacio in January. With Inacio's contract carrying a €60m buyout clause, Real management are open to triggering the option and bringing him to Spain without the need to negotiate with...Full Story »

Porto striker Mehdi Taremi is being considered by Manchester United for the January market. There is now an acceptance inside United that Rasmus Hojlund is being asked to take on too much as their lone senior centre-forward. As such, manager Erik ten Hag and technical chief John Murtough are seeking an experienced centre-forward and Taremi is on the radar. United had scouts posted at Porto'...Full Story »

Real Madrid have no agreement with Goncalo Inacio ⚪️🇵🇹 Real Madrid have not agreed any deal to sign Gonçalo Inácio at this stage. No confirmation on €60m deal from Sporting for January.Talented left footed CB monitored by many top clubs including United, Liverpool, Newcastle.🎥 https://t.co/bzUy17F6Nc pic.twitter.com/T5NYTkjAdP— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) Nove...Full Story »

After the likes of Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard, Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with another important first-team player. That's according to a recent report from Football Insider, who claims the next player on Mikel Arteta's list to tie down on new and improved terms is defender Ben White. Since joining Arsenal from Brighton and Hove Albion two years ago, White, ...Full Story »

Philippe Clement thanked the Rangers supporters for backing their team in the 5-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park but asked them to leave the pyrotechnics at home in future.The match was delayed by 45 minutes after the Rangers team bus was held up in traffic and then suspended for 18 minutes after the travelling fans let off a large number of flares that triggered fire alarms under the stand.Ranger...Full Story »