Sunderland missed out on a chance to move level on points with Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham after being held to a 1-1 draw by Oxford at the Stadium of Light.The visitors s came from behind to climb to seventh by extending their unbeaten run to seven matches to stay firmly in the promotion mix themselves.Sunderland, now unbeaten in four matches, made the best possible start when young Ger...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael believes his West Brom side are “back on track” after ending their four-match winless run with a 2-1 success over Coventry at the Coventry Building Society Arena.Kyle McFadzean’s controversial own goal shortly before the interval proved decisive after Karlan Grant had put the Baggies ahead in the 20th minute.McFadzean then scored again at the right end this time...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel was left cursing the “big mistakes” made by Chelsea as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat at West Ham.The Blues boss counted the cost of two blunders by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy as they were beaten for only the second time in the Premier League this season.Chelsea were leading through Thiago Silva’s header when Mendy made an almighty mess of a weak Jorginho backpass and...Full Story »

Arthur Masuaku’s bizarre late strike sent Chelsea spinning to a 3-2 defeat at West Ham in a rip-roaring London derby.Thomas Tuchel’s pace setters led twice through a Thiago Silva header and a sublime goal from Mason Mount, but they were pegged back both times by a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Jarrod Bowen’s strike.And with four minutes remaining substitute Masuaku, lurking o...Full Story »

The Portuguese coach - who took over at the Stadio Olimpico last summer - welcomed the VIPs dressed in a chapan coat. Jose Mourinho was presented with a traditional knife at the Roma training ground The visitors were in town to meet Roma’s Uzbekistan striker Eldor Shomurodov, who signed from Genoa back in August. And they gifted the Special One a traditional knife - called a pichok. Uz...Full Story »

Camila, 27, shared snaps from plush surroundings, and eagle-eyed fans recognised them as the England full-back’s home. Camila, 27, shared snaps from plush surroundings, and eagle-eyed fans recognised them as the England full-back Ben Chilwell's home Credit: INSTAGRAM/CAMILA KENDRA Chilwell, 24, has also been quick to like her pics. One pal said: “Ben thinks they get on swimmingly.&...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sought to put his side of claims around Lionel Messi being requested to play for free this season. Laporta admitted the prospect was raised before Messi left for PSG earlier this season. But he has since told TV3: "I want this to be clear. In a radio show, I was told: 'If Messi could have stayed for free?' For free ... I don't know if it would have been p...Full Story »

Michael Carrick leaves Old Trafford with a short but tremendous record at Old Trafford from the dugout - now questions are asked about where the Geordie coach will be heading now It was a short but very sweet tenure for Michael Carrick at Manchester United. Three games, two wins, including victories over Arsenal and Villarreal, and a draw away to Chelsea. Not bad going at all. It doesn’...Full Story »

The Portuguese has long been a volatile personality but he seems to be courting controversy at an ever-quickening pace in recent years In his very first press conference as Roma coach, Jose Mourinho insisted that he was no longer the combative character that caused one controversy after another during his two seasons in charge of Inter. "I won't be the one going looking for trouble," he said...Full Story »

Michael Smith’s 15th goal of the season saw Rotherham edge past National League Stockport to take their place in the third round of the FA Cup.The 1-0 triumph also saw the Millers extend their unbeaten club record run to an 18th game, although they were pushed all the way in a tight contest.Buoyed by a raucous travelling army of 2,300 supporters, Stockport belied their position 55 places b...Full Story »

Sean Welsh scored the only goal as Inverness went top of the cinch Championship table as they beat previous leaders Kilmarnock 1-0 at the Caledonian Stadium.Inverness fashioned the first chance of the game when Roddy MacGregor set up Billy Mckay in the box but his effort was kept out at the expense of a corner.Winger Rory McKenzie responded for the visitors but his shot was also denied after 20 ...Full Story »

Tosin Adarabioyo headed home a late equaliser to keep Fulham at the Championship summit by earning a 1-1 draw at home to automatic-promotion rivals Bournemouth.Dominic Solanke’s Cherries goal just seconds into the start of the second half looked like sending Scott Parker’s visitors top of the table on his first return to Fulham since stepping down as their manager in June.But defende...Full Story »

West Ham are likely to still be without Aaron Cresswell for the visit of Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.The left-back missed the draw with Brighton on Wednesday with a back problem but has returned to doing some light training.Angelo Ogbonna remains sidelined with a cruciate ligament injury.Reece James and Jorginho have handed injury-hit Chelsea a double fitness boost.England wing-bac...Full Story »

Calum Butcher returns to the Dundee United squad for the visit of Celtic on Sunday after serving a two-game ban.Fellow midfielders Jeando Fuchs and Dylan Levitt are pushing for inclusion as they recover from knocks.Right-back Liam Smith (knee) and striker Marc McNulty (hamstring) are working their way back to fitness.Celtic will assess Anthony Ralston, Stephen Welsh and Jota after all three went...Full Story »

Leeds duo Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling are expected to be available to face Brentford after lengthy injury absences.Bamford has not played since mid-September with an ankle problem and Ayling has been sidelined for the same period with a knee injury, but both came through a run-out for the Under-23s on Monday.Pascal Struijk suffered a minor hip injury in the midweek win over Crystal Pala...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Chris Wilder expects to receive a double injury boost ahead of the Sky Bet Championship game against Swansea.Dael Fry and Martin Payero both returned to training this week after injury and have come through the sessions unscathed.The pair will be assessed on Friday before Wilder decides whether to add them to his squad.Lee Peltier remains sidelined with the hamstring injury...Full Story »

Accrington captain Seamus Conneely could return to the starting XI for the Sky Bet League One clash against Fleetwood.The midfielder was left out of the line-up for the midweek defeat on penalties against Wigan in the EFL Trophy as a precaution.John Coleman has reported no new problems but could make changes to the team that lost to a rotated Latics side after describing that loss as “the ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Man Utd 3-2 Arsenal (Just Carrick no need Rangnick)Lord Fred 1 assist /1 call a penalty   "for me he's the greatest player through history, no doubt." Ibrahimovic   FT: Manchester United 3-2 ArsenalOle at the wheel vs. caretaker Carrick   CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS 800TH CAREER GOAL   CRISTIANO RONALDO IS THE ONLY PLAYE...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S week could be going from boom to doom after his £26m hotel was reportedly ordered to be demolished. Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine legend was celebrating on Monday when he lifted the Ballon d'Or for an incredible seventh time. A court order for the demolition of the four-star 'MiM Sitges property is currently pendingCredit: Hotel MiM Sitges Now the £650,000-a-week st...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly set an asking price of around €15million for Marcos Alonso to seal a transfer to Lazio. The Serie A giants are keen on signing Alonso, with former Blues boss Maurizio Sarri currently in charge at the Stadio Olimpico and supposedly keen for a reunion with his former player, according to Todo Fichajes. Alonso has not always been a regular for Chelsea, though he's ...Full Story »