Steven Schumacher praised his Plymouth side’s home form as they secured a 2-0 Championship win over Sunderland at Home Park.First-half goals by attacking midfielders Morgan Whittaker and Finn Azaz set 19th-placed Argyle on their way to a fifth home win.The Argyle boss said: “Our home form is so important to us. When we get it right here and play with the energy and tempo we do, then ...Full Story »

Goals from Rob Street and Will Goodwin ensured Cheltenham’s improvement under Darrell Clarke continued with a shock 2-0 League One home win over promotion-chasing Oxford.Both teams had a player sent off, with Street shown a straight red during first-half stoppage time and Ruben Rodrigues dismissed for a second caution after 68 minutes for the visitors.Second-bottom Cheltenham started stron...Full Story »

Barrow secured a 4-1 win at 10-man Colchester to extend their unbeaten league run to a club-record nine games.Colchester went ahead in the 20th minute through Cameron McGeehan, who netted from close range after goalkeeper Paul Farman had spilled Jayden Fevrier’s effort.Barrow were denied a penalty when Robbie Gotts tumbled in the area much to the frustration of Barrow boss Pete Wild, who w...Full Story »

Ollie Banks netted a second-half double before National League leaders Chesterfield held off an Eastleigh fightback to secure a 3-2 win and extend their lead at the top to 11 points.Will Grigg opened the scoring for Chesterfield after 53 minutes as he poked the ball in from a yard out and Banks doubled their advantage three minutes later by curling into the top corner.Banks rounded off a smart c...Full Story »

Newcastle produced a stunning second-half display as the Magpies halted Chelsea’s Premier League momentum with a 4-1 win at St James’ Park.Jamaal Lascelles’ first-half error handed Raheem Sterling the chance to cancel out Alexander Isak’s opener with a superb free-kick, but the Newcastle skipper gave his side the lead with a bullet header on the hour.Joelinton then pounce...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes his side passed an important test coming back to draw 1-1 at Manchester City but stressed there will be bigger challenges to come.The title rivals could not be separated as City failed to capitalise on a number of chances after Erling Haaland’s record-breaking 50th Premier League goal and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored an 80th-minute equaliser.“...Full Story »

The Arsenal goalkeeper, despite being the club's number one last season, has found himself demoted to back-up following David Raya's arrival in the summer. Consequently, with the 25-year-old now forced to play second fiddle to Spain's Raya, the keeper's future at the Emirates is under threat. And ahead of next summer's European Championship, Ramsdale will be desperate to be playing a lot more ...Full Story »

Chelsea have struggled for consistency so far this season and find themselves 10th in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's trip to face Newcastle. While results have been mixed, there have been encouraging signs for manager Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks. Chelsea held champions Manchester City to a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in their final game before the international break. But desp...Full Story »

City, already well-equipped with midfielders, presented a challenging path to securing a regular first-team spot for the 27-year-old. Last season reflected this challenge, as Phillips managed only two starts in 12 top-flight appearances. Rumours are now circulating that the England international is considering an exit this winter, attracting interest from various clubs eager to take a chance ...Full Story »

JADE LEBOEUF looked pluming marvellous in fashionable feathers and tasteful tattoos. The daughter of Chelsea legend Frank Leboeuf changed her style yet again as she wore a feathery crop top and golden jewellery. Jade Leboeuf shimmered in her latest fashion statement Credit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf The digital creator looks seasonable in snow white Credit: Instagram @jade_leboeuf Jade believe...Full Story »

Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian, who earned the "greatest name in history" thanks to his love for Lionel Messi as well as his performances, has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest hitters. Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Palmeiras wonderkid Messinho The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City...Full Story »

The Red Devils, who are preparing for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's arrival, are expected to undergo yet another rebuild, and one of the first players expected to leave is defender Raphael Varane. The French centre-back was signed from Real Madrid in 2021, and despite enjoying a decent campaign last time out, now appears to have been made surplus to requirements by Erik Ten Hag. Consequently, with the c...Full Story »

The club's top brass suspect Tottenham as well as Arsenal are poised to move for the controversial £100 million-rated Brentford striker during the next transfer window. Chelsea are prepared to battle Arsenal and Tottenham for Ivan Toney Toney is training again while serving the remainder of an eight month ban he received in May for breaking rules on betting. And as he warms up for a long...Full Story »

Emma Hayes praised “80 per cent fit” Sam Kerr after her hat-trick helped Chelsea to a 4-1 Champions League win against Paris FC at Stamford Bridge.Kerr has been easing back to fitness after missing most of the World Cup with injury and has made a modest start to the Women’s Super League season with only two goals so far.But against Paris she ensured her side’s European ca...Full Story »

Chelsea eased to a comfortable 4-1 win against Paris FC as Sam Kerr’s hat-trick helped them to a first Champions League victory of the season.The result had looked in doubt at half-time after the visitors had stunned Emma Hayes’ side with an equaliser from defender Thea Greboval’s header, wiping out the lead given to last year’s semi-finalists when Kerr turned in Lauren J...Full Story »

New York Red Bulls are offering their fans a deal for tickets to next season's MLS opener - but the promotion comes with a Lionel Messi clause. WHAT HAPPENED?The MLS side sent out an email to fans offering tickets to their first home game of the 2024 season as well as the derby with rivals New York City. However, ESPN reports there is a special detail in the email that states that: "If RBNY p...Full Story »

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Chelsea set sights on Napoli's Kvaratskhelia Chelsea has entered the race to sign Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as revealed by ESPN. Several European powerhouses, including Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Newcastle United, also express interest in acquiring Kvaratskhelia, reflecting his widespread appeal across the continent. This pursuit aligns with Chelsea's strategy of...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino may face a fight to keep Mykhaylo Mudryk after the winger was urged to consider his future at Chelsea. Mykhaylo Mudryk: The Chelsea winger has been advised to leave. (Image: Getty) Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino may have a job on his hands to convince Mykhaylo Mudryk to remain at the club after one of his former coaches told him to consider leaving the club. The Blues win...Full Story »

National League leaders Chesterfield returned to winning ways with a 2-0 success at Woking.The Spireites had slumped to their first defeat in 14 league games at Southend on Saturday but were in no mood to let the hosts inflict another upset loss.The visitors had the better chances in the opening period, with James Berry bringing a good save out of Alexis Andre before Joe Quigley slotted their op...Full Story »