Millwall have suffered a blow ahead of their Championship match with Hull after Benik Afobe was ruled out until after the World Cup break.The striker suffered a knee injury in the defeat at Huddersfield and missed Wednesday’s 0-0 draw at Birmingham, with boss Gary Rowett confirming he will not play before the season takes a break.Murray Wallace is banned for the Lions after collecting his ...Full Story »

Fleetwood are set to be without defender Shaun Rooney for their FA Cup clash against sixth-tier Oxford City.Town drew 1-1 at Oxford United on Tuesday night and will now host their opponents’ neighbours from National League South.Rooney left the field on a stretcher in midweek but it is unclear how long he will be missing for.Joe Garner may play some part after sitting out last time with a ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Rico Lewis as “something special” after the teenager became Manchester City’s youngest Champions League goalscorer on Wednesday.The right-back, aged 17 years and 346 days, marked his first senior start by netting City’s equaliser as they came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 in their final Champions League group game.It was a sweet moment for the Manch...Full Story »

Rico Lewis became Manchester City’s youngest Champions League goalscorer as Pep Guardiola’s side came from behind to beat Sevilla 3-1 in their final group game.The right-back, aged 17 years and 346 days and making his first senior start, provided the spark for an unusually sluggish City on Wednesday by hitting a superb equaliser at the Etihad Stadium.Rafa Mir had given the Spanish si...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom admitted his Sheffield United side needed to rely on experience and a winning mentality to take three hard-earned points at Ashton Gate.Iliman Ndiaye was the Blades’ matchwinner in the 1-0 Sky Bet Championship success, heading past goalkeeper Max O’Leary from close range in the 49th  minute.But City hit the woodwork twice and failed to capitalise on numerous d...Full Story »

Michael Carrick secured a first victory as Middlesbrough manager with a 3-1 win at Hull, who are reportedly close to recruiting Liam Rosenior as new head coach.Highly-rated Rosenior, a favourite in East Yorkshire during his playing days, watched from the stands as the Tigers slipped to another home defeat.Chuba Akpom’s 30th-minute header put Boro in control before Cyrus Christie equalised ...Full Story »

Iliman Ndiaye headed a 49th-minute winner to give Sheffield United a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship victory at Ashton Gate over a Bristol City side who finished with 10 men.The winning goal came when City defenders Zak Vyner and George Tanner both went for a high ball into the box, leaving Ndiaye unmarked to nod home when the ball glanced off Vyner’s head.It was a night to forget for Tanner, who...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Solihull Moors had to make do with a point as struggling Maidstone held them to a 0-0 National League draw.The visitors, who remain fourth, extended their unbeaten run to four games as the home side, now winless in 11, edged themselves a point closer to safety.Stones’ defender Ryan Galvin proved a handful during the early exchanges and set up a 17th-minute opportunity for...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson will assess his illness-hit squad before naming his side to face Sheffield United.A number of players missed the draw against Swansea with ‘flu-like symptoms, with Rob Atkinson forced out during Saturday’s warm-up.Andreas Weimann was also left out of the squad and it remains to be seen if he, Atkinson or Timm Klose can feature against the Blades.Tom...Full Story »

Callum Elder could feature for Hull as they prepare to face Middlesbrough.The defender has been sidelined with a hamstring issue, but interim coach Andy Dawson confirmed Elder could come into contention.There are no fresh injury concerns for the Tigers who are currently 18th in the Championship table.Harvey Vale and Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand are both edging closer to a return to the side.M...Full Story »

Vanarama National League promotion hopefuls Solihull Moors battled back to earn a draw 1-1 at Gateshead.Mike Williamson’s side have won just twice in the league this season but looked on course for three valuable points in the most fortuitous of circumstances.Ben Coker overhit a backpass for the visitors, the ball too quick for goalkeeper Ryan Boot as it nestled in the net to put the hosts...Full Story »

Blackburn returned to the top two of the Sky Bet Championship with a hard-earned 1-0 victory at managerless Hull.Rovers have now won four games on the bounce and left East Yorkshire with three more deserved points after Sammie Szmodics coolly scored after 15 minutes.The hosts, who are reportedly set to announce Liam Rosenior as their new manager, had enjoyed a mini resurgence under interim head ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola does not think Manchester City would have found life any easier in their 1-0 win at Leicester if Erling Haaland had played.City were without the Norway striker for the first time this season due to an ankle injury picked up against his former club Borussia Dortmund in midweek and they missed his predatory instincts.In the end they needed a stunning free-kick from Kevin De Bruyne to...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson was justly proud of his illness-hit Bristol City side after they had the better of a 1-1 Championship draw with high-flying Swansea.Tommy Conway fired the hosts in front in the midday kick-off with his eighth goal of the season on 24 minutes, a low drive from Nahki Wells’ perfectly-paced pass.But other chances went begging and the Swans levelled on 76 minutes, substitute Oliv...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne’s stunner fired Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League after victory at Leicester.The midfielder’s sensational freekick broke the stubborn Foxes’ resistance as City, without the injured Erling Haaland, grabbed a hard-earned 1-0 win.Youri Tielemans hit the bar for the hosts, who made City work, but Pep Guardiola’s men moved a point clear of A...Full Story »

Substitute Olivier Ntcham volleyed a second-half equaliser to earn Swansea a 1-1 draw againt illness-hit Bristol City at Ashton Gate.Nigel Pearson’s side took a deserved 24th-minute lead when Tommy Conway latched onto a Nahki Wells pass to drill home his eighth goal of the season from 12 yards.But Swansea levelled on 76 minutes, Ntcham finding the bottom corner with a volley from 20 yards ...Full Story »

Jonny Evans could be available for Leicester’s clash with Manchester City.The defender has been battling a calf injury and will be assessed ahead of Saturday.Wilfred Ndidi has also returned to training after a hamstring problem but Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) are out.Manchester City have an injury doubt over star striker Erling Haaland.The Norwegian, who has 22 goal...Full Story »

Hull could have Harvey Vale back for the visit of high-flying Blackburn.Vale has not played since September due to a groin injury but has returned to training this week and could be involved.Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand has also returned to training this week but is further away from a return.The Tigers, who remain managerless and with Andy Dawson in temporary charge, have no fresh injuries f...Full Story »

Bristol City will be without Tomas Kalas and Kal Naismith for the visit of Swansea on Saturday.Defender Naismith has been out since the start of the month with a calf injury and though Kalas is nearing a return from a long-term knee injury, neither will be available to face the Swans.Boss Nigel Pearson confirmed there are “one or two” players suffering from illness heading into the w...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND has been hasty to shine in the Prem and tasty in front of goal - but is too pasty for some in the swimming pool. The Norwegian has made every other striker look pale by comparison - until Manchester City posted these snaps of a team recovery session. The paleness of Erling Haaland's toned physique drew teasing commentsCredit: Getty Etihad stars went through a recovery session a...Full Story »