Newcastle lost their first match under their new ownership as Tottenham won 3-2 away from home, and the defeat highlighted at least four areas that must be improved, as the Saudi bosses eagerly anticipate their first transfer window. Newcastle had their special day spoiled by Tottenham, as the visitors ran out 3-2 winners in front of the new Saudi owners, who watched their side play for the ver...Full Story »

Michael Appleton felt Lincoln’s 2-1 victory over Charlton was no more than his side deserved for a dominant second-half display.An own goal from substitute Jayden Stockley gave the Imps the lead 13 minutes into the second half.Charlton, who had barely threatened, levelled five minutes later when Sam Lavelle scrambled the ball home from close range following a corner.The game seemed to be h...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe said he was impressed as much with his team’s resilience and steadfastness as their attacking display as Argyle came from behind to win 3-1 at Oxford and stay top of League One.Panutche Camara struck twice, in the 38th and 84th minutes, after Jordon Garrick had cancelled out Matty Taylor’s early opener for Oxford.It took Argyle’s unbeaten league run to 1...Full Story »

Neil Warnock thinks his injury-ravaged Middlesbrough team did him proud after securing three points against struggling Peterborough.Despite having a first-team back four sidelined through injury as well as being without the suspended Lee Peltier, Boro edged to three points courtesy of a 2-0 win.Chances were few and far between at the Riverside but there were a couple of huge penalty decisions th...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan insists he is not thinking about the Championship play-offs following his side’s 2-0 win over Hull.Tom Lees opened the scoring after goalkeeper Matt Ingram fluffed a Danel Sinani corner in the ninth minute.Duane Holmes wrapped the game up with 17 minutes to go to move Huddersfield up to sixth.“Being in the top six doesn’t change anything,&rdquo...Full Story »

Huddersfield moved into the Championship play-off places following a battling 2-0 win at home to Hull.Tom Lees got the Terriers up and running following a goalkeeping blunder by Matt Ingram in the ninth minute.Duane Holmes then made the game safe with a fine curling effort with 17 minutes to go.The visitors had enjoyed plenty of possession between both goals.But they lacked a cutting edge throug...Full Story »

Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick and Mohamed Salah scored for the eighth consecutive game as Liverpool delivered a masterclass in a 5-0 demolition of Watford on Claudio Ranieri’s Premier League return.Jurgen Klopp’s side dominated from the outset to extend their unbeaten league run to 18 games, with Sadio Mane opening the scoring with his 100th Premier League goal.Firmino doubled L...Full Story »

Zak Rudden and Brian Graham both scored twice as Partick Thistle demolished Hamilton 6-1 in the cinch Championship.Rudden opened the scoring for the visitors to New Douglas Park from a corner after just seven minutes.Graham added a second with 52 minutes gone before Rudden secured his double moments later.Scott Tiffoney made it four following a neat one-two with Graham shortly after the hour mar...Full Story »

Watford will assess striker Josh King ahead of Claudio Ranieri’s first game in charge against Liverpool.King is recovering from a knee injury suffered in the defeat against Leeds, where Francisco Sierralta and Christian Kabasele (both hamstring) were also injured and have not yet returned to training.Nicolas Nkoulou is set for another three weeks on the sidelines while Peter Etebo (quad) i...Full Story »

Huddersfield captain Jonathan Hogg and Levi Colwill are back in contention for the home game against Hull.Midfielder Hogg (abdominal strain) and Chelsea loanee Colwill (ankle) have both missed Town’s last two matches.Spaniard Alex Vallejo (knee) is still out and West Ham loanee Mipo Odubeko is unlikely to feature after illness.Jordan Rhodes (back), Pipa (groin), Ryan Schofield (back) and A...Full Story »

Pedri's new deal with Barcelona includes a club record buyout clause. The midfielder's previous deal was due to expire this summer but he has now penned terms to 2026. A €1bn release clause is a new club record for Barça, with Antoine Griezmann's €800m clause the previous record high. Pedri, 19 in November, will speak to the media at a press conference on Friday. "FC Barce...Full Story »

Newcastle United fans have been catapulted into dreamland after their newfound takeover on Thursday evening - with reports that their new owners are looking to sign five new players in January to boost the Magpies' season and potentially begin a new trophy-laden era at the club. Newcastle have yet to experience a Premier League title win and have been caught up at the wrong end of the table for...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough was proud to see his injury-ravaged side take at least a point in a goalless home draw with fellow League Two strugglers Oldham.A serious head injury to midfielder George Maris saw the first half held up for 13 minutes before Oli Hawkins limped off at the break to become their sixth injured centre-half and leave a full 10 outfield players injured or suspended.“W...Full Story »

A Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United has been completed with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) buying the Premier League club in a deal worth just over £300 million. Newcastle have not been English champions since 1927 and have not won any domestic silverware since 1955, and fans believe this takeover will move them out of mediocrity. In seven games this Premier League season, ...Full Story »

The Red Devils head coach, who has been linked with replacing Ronald Koeman, is excited by his side's prospects in the Nations League Roberto Martinez insists that he remains focused on Belgium despite speculation linking him with the Barcelona job. The former Everton and Wigan Athletic boss is one of the names that has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Ronald Koeman, who has seen...Full Story »

The midfielder has continued his war of words with Blaugrana head coach Ronald Koeman Miralem Pjanic has once again taken a swipe at Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman by suggesting that it's time for the struggling club to get "a good leader". Koeman benched Pjanic last year before loaning him to Besiktas this term, and the former Juventus star has not taken kindly to his treatment. Despite h...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones was left ultimately satisfied with his side’s display as they were held to a goalless draw by Huddersfield at Kenilworth Road on Saturday afternoon.After hitting five against Coventry on Wednesday night, there was to be no repeat for the Hatters on this occasion, Amari’i Bell going closest when he struck the post in the first half.Jones said: “I’m ...Full Story »

Derby manager Wayne Rooney believes his team are moving in the right direction despite problems off the field after they held Swansea to a goalless draw.Rooney saw his players withstand long periods of pressure and almost snatch victory in the second half.Derby were docked 12 points after going into administration but are now only seven points from safety.Rooney said: “It was a difficult g...Full Story »

Luton could not follow up their 5-0 midweek thrashing of Coventry with another goal-laden performance as they played out a goalless Championship draw with Huddersfield on Saturday afternoon.Hatters defender Kal Naismith missed an early chance from 40 yards on a sodden surface, but the ball skidded wide, while team-mate Harry Cornick’s angled effort was gathered by visiting goalkeeper Lee N...Full Story »

Alan Judge is among a host of players expected to return to the Colchester line-up for the visit of Salford in Sky Bet League Two on Saturday.Judge was one of a number of players rested for his side’s EFL Trophy victory over West Ham United Under-21s on Tuesday night.In that match, Chay Cooper and Armando Dobra impressed and could be pushing for more involvement with the first-team.Goalkee...Full Story »