A controversial goal from Kyogo Furuhashi was enough to give Celtic victory over Hearts in a close encounter at Parkhead.The Japan forward looked like he might be marginally offside as he converted Anthony Ralston’s cross in the 33rd minute but Bobby Madden and his officials gave the goal.Celtic had other chances but Hearts came back strongly after the break with Barrie McKay causing a num...Full Story »

Orient expect to have midfielder Craig Clay back for Saturday’s FA Cup second-round tie against Tranmere after missing the last two games with an ankle injury.Manager Kenny Jackett is also hoping striker Paul Smyth could return after sitting the last two matches with a hamstring issue as the O’s bid to avoid another exit from a cup competition.Jackett’s men drew 0-0 with MK Don...Full Story »

Doncaster head into their FA Cup second-round clash against Mansfield without a manager following the departure of Richie Wellens on Thursday.Under-18s coach Gary McSheffrey has been placed in temporary charge after Wellens was relieved of his duties with Rovers having won just three of their 19 League One games so far and sitting 23rd in the table.Defender Joseph Olowu serves the second match o...Full Story »

Cardiff boss Steve Morison has reported no fresh injury concerns as the Bluebirds look to continue their improved recent form against Sheffield United this weekend.City have won three out of their last four matches and will be hoping to put further daylight between themselves and the relegation zone when they play the Blades.Sam Bowen has been absent since October due to a foot problem and Moris...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon remain without Will Nightingale and Cheye Alexander for the FA Cup visit of Cheltenham.Nightingale is battling back from an ankle injury and hopes to be fit before Christmas.Fellow defender Alexander is still sidelined by the ankle problem he suffered at Sutton last month.Henry Lawrence is pushing for a start after two substitute appearances since recovering from illness.Charlie Ra...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has an extensive injury list for the visit of Hull in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Junior Hoilett has returned to training on the grass but is still non-contact so is not yet taking part in team training, while Andy Rinomhota remains slightly further behind.Jahmari Clarke is expected to be out for a couple more weeks, with Lucas Joao expected back on the g...Full Story »

Coventry will hope to have Michael Rose and Gustavo Hamer back in contention when they host West Brom.Both players missed the draw at Bournemouth, with Rose sidelined due to illness and Hamer nursing a foot injury.Sky Blues top scorer Viktor Gyokeres could be in line for a recall after starting on the bench against the Cherries.Fellow striker Martyn Waghorn and defender Jake Clarke-Salter remain...Full Story »

Barnsley hope to have Callum Brittain and Aaron Leya Iseka back for Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship derby with Huddersfield at Oakwell.The pair missed the goalless draw with Peterborough last Saturday through injury and illness respectively, while head coach Poya Asbaghi will also assess the fitness of Jordan Williams after he was forced off through injury late on in that game.Leya Iseka i...Full Story »

Salford remain without the suspended Ash Hunter for the televised FA Cup tie with non-league Chesterfield.The midfielder was sent off in the draw with Bristol Rovers on November 23 and serves the second of a three-match ban.Matty Willock also received a red card in that game and, although it was rescinded, he did not make the matchday squad for last week’s win over Oldham.Goalkeeper Connor...Full Story »

Blackpool goalkeeper Chris Maxwell is closing in on a return after two months out but is unlikely to be thrown back into Sky Bet Championship action against Luton.The Wales international tasted his first action since tearing a quadricep against Blackburn in October by featuring in a behind-closed-doors match against Huddersfield’s B-team this week.Northern Ireland international Shayne Lave...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Everton 1-4 Liverpool     Factos!     December means the start of the Premier League's festive period     Zlatan's giving advice to everyone     Chelsea 3pts.Man City 3ptsLiverpool 3pts.       Barcelona fans:     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun...Full Story »

Former Manchester United forward David Bellion once recalled the time that Sir Alex Ferguson forced a United player to sell his supercar after driving it to training Sir Alex Ferguson once forced a Manchester United player to sell his Bentley after arriving at training in the supercar. The legendary Scottish manager won 13 Premier League titles during his 27 years as manager at Old Trafford an...Full Story »

Manchester United caretaker Michael Carrick says it's a "myth" that Cristiano Ronaldo can't play in a pressing team. Ronaldo's role at Old Trafford has been under scrutiny following the appointment of interim manager Ralf Rangnick, who has a reputation for coaching an intense, pressing style. Ronaldo statistics this season and last season at Juventus suggest he does not close down defenders ...Full Story »

Manchester City could reportedly be ready to let both Raheem Sterling and Ferran Torres leave the club in order to fund the major signing of a top centre-forward. The Premier League champions could do with making some changes up front as they continue to look a little light in that area of the pitch as the likes of Sterling and Torres struggle to live up to expectations, while the departure of ...Full Story »

Unless they’re able to convince him otherwise, Barcelona is set to lose winger Ousmane Dembele for free once his contract expires at the end of the season.That’s according to a recent report from SPORT, who claims the French wide-attacker is continuing to snub any attempts the club makes to renew his deal. Despite joining the Catalan giants from Borussia Dortmund for a staggering ...Full Story »

Defiant Everton manager Rafael Benitez insisted his side would improve despite a humbling 4-1 Merseyside derby defeat at home to Liverpool making it eight matches without victory.Two goals from Mohamed Salah were sandwiched between Jordan Henderson’s opener and Diogo Jota’s 79th-minute strike as the hosts were completely outclassed.Demarai Gray had briefly made it 2-1 just before hal...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted his Chelsea side put in an “unusual performance” after Hakim Ziyech’s winner kept them top of the Premier League following a match that was temporarily halted after a medical emergency in the stands.Chelsea won a hard-fought game 2-1 after a Watford fan suffered a cardiac arrest 12 minutes into the match. Medical staff from both teams raced across the pit...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Jack Ross insists his side deserved at least a point after they lost 1-0 at home to cinch Premiership leaders Rangers.Hibs were undone by an 85th-minute penalty from substitute Kemar Roofe after defender Ryan Porteous was deemed to have tripped Ryan Kent.Ross said: “Frustration is the emotion because we didn’t deserve to lose. We were strong in all aspects of the pe...Full Story »

Hakim Ziyech struck the winner as Chelsea stayed top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Watford, in a game that was temporarily halted after a medical emergency in the stands.A Watford fan suffered a cardiac arrest in the Graham Taylor Stand 12 minutes into the match at Vicarage Road and referee David Coote took both sets of players off the pitch.Medical staff from both teams ra...Full Story »

Fit-again midfielders Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic return to the Celtic squad for the cinch Premiership game against Hearts at Parkhead on Thursday night.Defender Carl Starfelt (hamstring) and striker Giorgos Giakoumakis (knee) are still out.Long-term injury victim Christopher Jullien (knee) and fellow defender Greg Taylor (shoulder) are working their way back to fitness.Hearts will be without Beni ...Full Story »