Liverpool centre-back Joel Matip will miss Saturday’s visit of West Ham through a non-Covid-related illness.That is likely to mean Ibrahima Konate, who started in the midweek FA Cup win over Norwich, comes in to partner Virgil Van Dijk.Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is not yet ready to return after a tight hamstring forced him out of last weekend’s Carabao Cup final win, midfielders Cur...Full Story »

Derby captain Tom Lawrence will return to the side against Barnsley after serving a three-match ban.Lawrence was sent off in the home win against Peterborough last month and the Rams have lost all three of their games in his absence.Defender Krystian Bielik has been passed fit after coming off at half-time in last week’s loss at Cardiff.Rams boss Wayne Rooney revealed on Friday that midfie...Full Story »

Wolves will be without key defender Nelson Semedo for their home game against Crystal Palace after he was ruled out for at least a month.The Portugal right-back missed last Sunday’s 1-0 defeat at West Ham after being forced out of the loss at Arsenal three days earlier due to a hamstring injury.Ki-Jana Hoever and Jonny provide defensive cover. Boss Bruno Lage has no other injury concerns, ...Full Story »

Tottenham have Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Moura back for the visit of Everton.Bentancur has been out with an ankle injury and Moura has had a dead leg but both will be back on Monday.Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee) will miss out.Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is likely to be back after missing the last two matches with a groin problem.Forward Demarai Gray should be availa...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore could return to the Aston Villa squad for the visit of Southampton.Traore has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but has taken part in full training for two days and will be assessed before manager Steven Gerrard names his squad.Carney Chukwuemeka remains out of action with a minor injury but Gerrard hopes the midfielder will be available to face Leeds next Thursday.Southampt...Full Story »

Newcastle could have Allan Saint-Maximin back for their Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday.The French winger has missed the last two matches with a calf injury but boss Eddie Howe was hopeful he would be able to return to training on Friday.Matt Ritchie is closing in on a return from his knee injury but Isaac Hayden, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis all remain sidelined...Full Story »

James McClean, Tendayi Darikwa and Graeme Shinnie are all suspended as Wigan host AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League One.Republic of Ireland international McClean is beginning a three-game ban for his sending-off against Fleetwood while captain Darikwa and Shinnie must sit out the next two matches after reaching 10 bookings for the season.Tom Pearce and Joe Bennett are back in contention after inju...Full Story »

Cambridge host Shrewsbury in Sky Bet League One on Saturday eyeing a fifth consecutive home win, with forward Joe Ironside set to be in contention again.The attacker suffered an ankle injury in January which sidelined him for six weeks, but he marked his comeback with a cameo role in the midweek loss at Wycombe.Boss Mark Bonner will assess Ironside, who is eager to start alongside Liam O’N...Full Story »

Charlton will assess Conor Washington ahead of the visit of Sunderland.The striker has been out since early February with a muscle injury but could return at the weekend.Goalkeeper Stephen Henderson is out with a calf problem, while Chuks Aneke and Corey Blackett-Taylor have been suffering from knocks.Jayden Stockley could start having returned on the bench for last week’s defeat to Sheffi...Full Story »

The Manchester City boss switches off from the pressures of the title race by going to the course and hitting a few balls. Pep Guardiola has joked he'd give up half his trophies for a decent golf swing Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription But the fact his handicap is going UP rather than down is a huge source of frustration. Asked how he relaxes away from the game, Pep said: “Playing golf ...Full Story »

Boreham Wood have made a name for themselves in the FA Cup this season with a magical run to their fifth-round tie against Everton - but one of their squad was already well-known having appeared on Love Island FA Cup heroes Boreham Wood have a forward who once appeared on popular reality TV show Love Island. The non-league side are gearing up to face Everton in the fifth round on Thursday (Mar...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE co-owner Amanda Staveley has claimed the club's Saudi-backed investors had the 'opportunity to look at Chelsea'. Roman Abramovich has put the club up for sale to avoid sanctions that could threaten his fortune after Russia invaded Ukraine. Staveley has revealed Newcastle could have explored the possibility or buying Chelsea Credit: Getty Billionaire Russian oligarch Abramovich has p...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Abramovich in Chelsea5 Premier league winners5 FA Cup winners3 League Cup winners2 Champion league winners2 Europa Cup winners2 Community Shield winners1 Super Cup1 Club World Cup     What should Harry Kane do this summer?     Ronald Koeman: "Barcelona didn't give me the same time as Xavi. It is still painful for me. Laporta told ...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur has been linked with Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij for several transfer windows, however, although a move has never really seemed close, that could all be set to change in the coming summer window. That’s according to a recent report from Inter Live, who claims the Serie A champions could finally be preparing to let the Holland international depart the San Siro. ...Full Story »

Real Madrid will sign Erling Haaland this summer. That's the shock new report coming from Diario AS, who say that the Norwegian – who has scored 80 goals in 79 Borussia Dortmund matches – is set for a move to the Spanish capital along with Kylian Mbappe. Real have long been expected to sign the Paris Saint-Germain forward on a free transfer, following the expiry of his contract ...Full Story »

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala says they have so much to play for this season. Juve are alive in the Champions League and Dybala insists the Scudetto is also within reach. Dybala said: "We have to play against Inter in Turin and I believe in the title, there are still many games left. "It's not easy because (Champions League opponents) Villarreal are strong, but we're playing at home and we ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Stephen Schumacher could look to freshen up the team to get their play-off push back on track against Sky Bet League One strugglers Morecambe.The Pilgrims suffered a second straight defeat when beaten 1-0 at home by leaders Rotherham on Tuesday night, when Schumacher made four changes as captain Joe Edwards returned to the side.Steven Sessegnon, on loan from Fulham, was an unused s...Full Story »

Fleetwood will be without Joe Garner for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Ipswich at Highbury Stadium.The forward begins a three-match ban after being sent off late on during the 2-0 loss at Wigan on Tuesday.That was only Garner’s second appearance after a three-month lay-off with a shoulder problem.The Cod Army have a considerable injury list, which for the last outing inclu...Full Story »

Matt Harrold is expected to remain in charge of Leyton Orient for Saturday’s critical Sky Bet League Two match at home to Stevenage.The O’s coach stepped up in a caretaker role after Kenny Jackett was sacked last month and the club are not in a position to appoint a replacement ahead of the weekend.Harrold will be boosted by the return of loanee Frank Nouble and Theo Archibald after ...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson expects to have Tomas Kalas available for the visit of Birmingham.Kalas was forced off with 10 minutes remaining of City’s loss to Nottingham Forest but has recovered from what Pearson called a “heavy knock”.Goalkeeper Max O’Leary and defender Rob Atkinson are back in training, with the latter a contender for Saturday’s squad follo...Full Story »