Midfielder Andy Rinomhota has an outside chance of making the Reading squad for the home clash with Blackpool.He returned to training during the international break following an ankle injury but boss Veljko Paunovic will not rush him back.The Royals’ injury list shows no sign of abating, with Junior Hoilett (soft tissue), Dejan Tetek (ankle), Alen Halilovic (soft tissue), Tom McIntyre (foo...Full Story »

Fulham have confirmed Fabio Carvalho tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the Craven Cottage clash with Cardiff.Carvalho returned to training on Monday, but Fulham boss Marco Silva said the 19-year-old had a “bad reaction” to the virus and has to build up his physical condition.Joe Bryan and Ivan Cavaleiro are both out after picking up injuries in the weekend victory over QPR, ...Full Story »

Swansea could be unchanged for the visit of Sky Bet Championship high-flyers West Brom.Head coach Russell Martin was full of praise for his side after thrashing local rivals Cardiff 3-0 on Sunday – their biggest win of the season.Olivier Ntcham showed he had fully recovered from a hamstring problem with an impressive cameo off the bench against Cardiff.Striker Michael Obafemi remains Swans...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO and Lionel Messi are just two sports stars to be honoured with waxworks at Madame Tussauds in Dubai. The life-size wax replica museum chain opened its doors to the public on Thursday at Bluewaters Island with over 60 high-profile celebrities on display. Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with a waxwork at Madame Tussauds in Dubai... but he's wearing the wrong shirt Lionel M...Full Story »

Former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has told ESPN that his ex-side "have the team to win the Clasico and LaLiga" despite a troubled start to the season that has left them seventh in the league table and bottom of their Champions League group. Barca beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga on Sunday to move two points behind rivals Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and five points off leaders Real Soc...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is once again under pressure at Manchester United, or at least he appears to be from the outside looking in. Questions continue to be asked of the Norwegian coach, who is looking increasingly out of his depth at Old Trafford this season and it could be argued that he is wasting the best squad that Manchester United have had since Sir Alex Ferguson's time at the club. A r...Full Story »

Alcivar signs with Charlotte FC More about our 8th player @JordyAlcivar5! 👇 pic.twitter.com/BsR1lBjwUz— Charlotte FC (@CharlotteFC) October 18, 2021 Man City set €80m Sterling price tag (Marca) The club's demands may deter an approach from Barcelona Manchester City have set an €80 million ($93m/£68m) price tag on Raheem Sterling, claims Marca, with that va...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira admitted it hurt to see his Crystal Palace side concede a last-gasp equaliser that cost him a win on his return to Arsenal.The Frenchman won three Premier League titles and captained the Gunners during their unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ campaign and his name rang around the Emirates Stadium before and after a thrilling 2-2 draw.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead ear...Full Story »

Alexandre Lacazette struck with the last kick of the game as Arsenal earned a point against Crystal Palace and prevented Patrick Vieira winning on his return to the club.The Frenchman won three Premier League titles and captained the Gunners during their unbeaten ‘Invincibles’ campaign and his name rang around the Emirates Stadium before and after a thrilling 2-2 draw.Pierre-Emerick ...Full Story »

Bradford will be without Liam Ridehalgh for the home clash with Hartlepool.The full-back sustained a thigh injury during the first half of Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bristol Rovers and sits out the game.Forward Abo Eisa suffered a recurrence of a hamstring problem on Friday and is also unavailable.Club captain Niall Canavan was back on the bench after a lengthy absence at the weekend and the...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady could stick with a winning formula for the Sky Bet League Two clash with Stevenage.Brady named an unchanged starting line-up for the 2-0 victory over Mansfield and after their first win in six games, he might be reluctant to tinker with the side.Midfielder Jordan Flores is back in contention after overcoming a reaction to his second Covid jab.“We expect Stevenage...Full Story »

Stefan Johansen will miss QPR’s Championship clash with Blackburn through suspension.The Norway midfielder picked up his fifth booking in Saturday’s 4-1 hammering at Fulham, ruling him out of Tuesday’s home league meeting with Blackburn.Jimmy Dunne could come into contention to start as QPR bid to hit back to form after their west-London derby defeat.Wing-back Sam McCallum mana...Full Story »

Mansfield duo George Maris and Stephen McLaughlin will be assessed ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with Port Vale.Midfielder Maris is suffering with concussion and missed Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Northampton, while defender McLaughlin was substituted in that game because of an ankle problem.Stephen Quinn and Tyrese Sinclair return from suspensions to boost the options avail...Full Story »

Salford boss Gary Bowyer will check on his walking wounded before naming his team to face Rochdale in a League Two derby showdown on Tuesday evening.Striker Tom Elliott, whose early goal set the Ammies on their way to a 2-0 win over Hartlepool on Saturday, is one of those who will be assessed, although he was confident after the game that his issue was not serious.Keeper Connor Ripley, who joine...Full Story »

Plymouth will assess striker Ryan Hardie ahead of hosting Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Argyle’s 10-goal top scorer was forced to settle for a place on the bench in Saturday’s 3-1 win at Oxford due to illness.And Plymouth’s medical team want to check on Hardie’s situation before deciding how much of a part he can play against Wanderers.Swansea loanee Jordon Garrick could s...Full Story »

Joe Williams and Andy King are doubts for Bristol City’s game with Nottingham Forest.The pair were forced off in Saturday’s 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth and are being assessed.Robbie Cundy and Antoine Semenyo are still battling knee injuries, while Tommy Conway continues to recover following ankle surgery.Boss Nigel Pearson returned to the dugout on Saturday after recovering from c...Full Story »

Sheffield United will check on George Baldock ahead of their Sky Bet Championship game against Millwall.The full-back missed the victory over Stoke on Saturday with a hamstring problem but he has resumed training and his progress is being monitored.Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick both came off the bench to score late goals and win the match against the Potters, doing their chances of a recall t...Full Story »

Sam Baldock will miss Derby’s Sky Bet Championship game against Luton.The striker suffered a broken nose in the goalless draw at Preston on Saturday and the extent of the damage is still yet to be confirmed.Defender Nathan Byrne is available again after being banned for the stalemate at Deepdale.Colin Kazim-Richards (Achilles) remains out but the forward could be back for Saturday’s ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson is unlikely to make widespead changes against Shrewsbury, despite a first home league defeat of the season to Plymouth.Robinson called the players in on a scheduled day off on Sunday to discuss Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at the Kassam Stadium and said he left encouraged by the reaction of his squad.Herbie Kane proved his fitness after a recent hamstring issue by playin...Full Story »

Barrow manager Mark Cooper will assess a number of players who are closing in on a return to action ahead of the visit of Scunthorpe.Connor Brown (groin), Jamie Devitt (thigh), Luke James (foot) and Dimitri Sea (hamstring) are all regaining fitness, but no date has been set for their possible involvement with the matchday squad.Matt Platt (back) is also making good progress, but Tom Beadling (kn...Full Story »