Reading eased their Championship relegation fears as they moved eight points clear of the drop zone with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Stoke.Skipper Michael Morrison put Reading ahead in the 13th minute as the home side dominated much of the first half, but Stoke substitute Romaine Sawyers equalised shortly before the interval.Reading restored their lead midway through the second period wh...Full Story »

King’s Lynn kept their Vanarama National League survival hopes alive with a 1-0 win over Bromley at The Walks.The Ravens, who reached the FA Trophy final with victory over York, went close midway through the first half when Mason Bloomfield shot over from close range.King’s Lynn – looking to close up to withing three points on Aldershot, who also have matches in hand – ma...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players and refuted claims the pressure of the top-four race had got to them after Monday’s 3-0 defeat at Crystal Palace but conceded it was an “unacceptable” result.The Gunners were blown away by their old captain Patrick Vieira, who saw his side go two up inside 24 minutes through Jean-Philippe Mateta and Jordan Ayew before Wilfried Zaha&rsqu...Full Story »

Crystal Palace blew Arsenal away with a comprehensive 3-0 Premier League victory at Selhurst Park to dent the visitors’ top-four hopes and continue their own momentum under boss Patrick Vieira.Results over the weekend had seen the Gunners leapfrogged by rivals Tottenham in the race for Champions League qualification and they were unable to respond on a night to forget for Mikel Arteta&rsqu...Full Story »

ANTONIO RUDIGER has reportedly laid out his wage demands for when his Chelsea contract expires this summer. The 29-year-old is unlikely to sign an extension to his current deal at Stamford Bridge. Rudiger has reportedly laid out his demands ahead of a potential summer move Rudiger wants a weekly wage of £115,000 plus a signing on bonus in order to secure his services, according to Spanis...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards felt his side could have made life easier for themselves before seeing off struggling Scunthorpe but admitted victory was all that mattered as they edged closer to promotion.Dan Sweeney’s 75th-minute header earned Rovers a 1-0 win over the division’s bottom club and moved them onto 75 points for the campaign – Forest Green’s record tally in L...Full Story »

Stephen Crainey hailed the impact of substitutes Anthony Pilkington and Ellis Harrison as Fleetwood secured their first win in 14 games.Pilkington’s header and a close-range finish from Harrison secured the Cod Army their first win since January 15.After a wretched run of injuries, boss Crainey is delighted the re-emergence of the second-half goalscorers, as well as former non-league young...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has told his Manchester City players they must thrive under the pressure being put on them by Liverpool as they fight to retain their Premier League crown.City cruised to a 2-0 win over Burnley on Saturday which was more comfortable than the scoreline suggested, but needed the three points after Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Watford at lunchtime had sent Jurgen Klopp’s s...Full Story »

MK Dons remain hot on the heels of the top two in Sky Bet League One after a comfortable 2-0 win over Shrewsbury.Mo Eisa opened the scoring on 17 minutes before Scott Twine netted his 15th league goal of the season as the Dons closed the gap on Wigan and Rotherham to just one point.It was Twine’s sublime pass to pick out Eisa inside the first 20 minutes that allowed the Sudanese forward to...Full Story »

Ravel Morrison’s late goal boosted Derby’s Sky Bet Championship survival bid as they beat Preston 1-0 at Pride Park.Both sides were reduced to 10 men and the game looked to be heading towards stalemate when Morrison smashed home a loose ball 10 minutes from time.Preston played for more than an hour a man down after Liam Lindsay was sent off for bringing down Tom Lawrence, but Derby h...Full Story »

Fleetwood boosted their Sky Bet League One survival hopes with a 3-1 win at bottom club Crewe.Harvey Macadam put the Cod Army ahead with his first senior goal, but Chris Long hit back for Crewe in first-half stoppage time against his former club.But second-half goals from substitutes Anthony Pilkington and Ellis Harrison ensured the visitors stayed out of the bottom four.Fleetwood took an 18th-m...Full Story »

Three quickfire goals in a fiery encounter with 10-man Burton gave Morecambe a much-needed 3-0 victory in their fight to avoid relegation from Sky Bet League One.Goals from Arthur Gnahoua, Adam Phillips and Cole Stockton just before and after the break helped Derek Adams collect his first win since returning to the club.The Shrimps were helped by the sending-off of Conor Shaughnessy in the 43rd ...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists they are not feeling any pressure in their title tussle with Manchester City as it was a race they were not even in three months ago.A 2-0 win over Watford at Anfield in the lunchtime kick-off ensured next weekend’s trip to the Etihad Stadium remains a hugely significant one in the context of deciding who will be Premier League champions.Diogo Jota&rs...Full Story »

The Nigeria forward is keen for a second chance to prove his worth in the Premier League Premier League trio Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton are interested in signing former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Union Berlin, GOAL understands. The 24-year-old has scored 16 goals in 35 games for the German club this season since making his loan move from Anfield permanent last summer. The...Full Story »

Scotland surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria in an entertaining friendly at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion.Visiting goalkeeper Craig Gordon kept the hosts at bay before Jack Hendry headed Steve Clarke’s side into the lead after 28 minutes following a corner from John McGinn, who had missed a couple of early opportunities.The Aston Villa midfielder made no mistake with another ch...Full Story »

King’s Lynn gave their survival hopes a lift and dented Halifax’s promotion chances with a 2-0 National League victory.Josh Barrett’s 53rd-minute goal, a close-range effort following Michael Clunan’s pass, set the Linnets on their way.And Gold Omotayo’s goal in added-time at the end of the contest made sure of a success which moves them to within seven points of saf...Full Story »

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori says he's enjoying the pressure of being Serie A leaders. Tomori insists it's a "positive pressure" as they chase down the Scudetto title. He said, "We are doing very well this season and I can give my best on the field because the coach, players and staff all make me feel at ease. "There's pressure, but it's a positive one, the kind you really enjoy. We are ...Full Story »

The public lobbying to be chosen as a preferred bidder for Chelsea stepped up on Monday as increased offers were being considered by bankers tasked with selling the Premier League club for sanctioned owner Roman Abramovich. British property tycoon Nick Candy revealed he "significantly" increased the amount offered, having already submitted a bid of more than £2 billion ($2.6bn) for the c...Full Story »

Stockport extended their lead at the top of the National League to 10 points by beating 10-man King’s Lynn 3-0.Elliot Newby, Liam Hogan and Paddy Madden all scored to secure the Hatters a ninth consecutive win, while the Linnets remained second bottom in the table.The visitors found the opener in the 18th minute when Mark Kitching’s effort fell to Newby, who smashed home his first go...Full Story »

IVAN TONEY appears to have disrespected Brentford again in a viral TikTok video that has sparked outrage. The striker, 26, took part in a viral series hosted by TikTok star @callmetoksy, who finds people driving expensive cars and asks them their occupation - former Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has previously featured in a video. Toney and the TikTokker begin by talking about crypt...Full Story »