Chelsea and Manchester City are looking to make a sensational swoop for PSG star Lionel Messi. Despite reaching the latter stage of his career, Messi is showing no signs of slowing down. The Argentine has managed 23 goals and assists in just 16 games in all competitions, with PSG having an excellent chance of reaching the final stages of the Champions League. There aren’t many better f...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola declared it mission accomplished after his side’s 0-0 Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund.The shared points after a largely uneventful encounter at Signal Iduna Park were enough to see already-qualified City clinch top spot in Group G with one game remaining and Dortmund also progress to the last 16.City went closest to breaking the deadlock w...Full Story »

Solihull claimed maximum points with a 2-0 National League victory over 10-man Maidenhead after goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai was given his marching orders in the second half.The visitors took the lead against the run of play after Maidenhead missed a whole host of early chances, with Alex Gudger putting them in front when he headed the ball in off the post midway through the first half.A tough task...Full Story »

Manchester City secured top spot in Group E following a largely uneventful 0-0 draw with Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park.City went closest to breaking the deadlock when Riyad Mahrez’s second-half penalty was saved and they remain unbeaten and are assured of top spot in with one game to play.The point was also enough for Dortmund, who were intent on keeping a clean sheet after having...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola was stuck for words to describe Erling Haaland’s latest goalscoring heroics as Manchester City returned to winning ways.The prolific Norwegian struck twice – including one from the penalty spot – as City bounced back from last week’s loss at Liverpool with a 3-1 victory over Brighton at the Etihad Stadium.The striker’s double took his tally since joini...Full Story »

Interim head coach Andy Dawson praised the bravery of his Hull players as they claimed a 4-2 Championship victory at Rotherham.It ensured back-to-back wins for the caretaker boss and former Hull player as they took control of the game with three second-half strikes to claim maximum points from this Yorkshire derby.Dawson said: “We have been focusing on the performances from minute one. Mor...Full Story »

Erling Haaland and Manchester City returned to form as the Premier League champions saw off Brighton 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium.The prolific Norwegian endured a rare off day as City slipped to their first defeat of the campaign at Liverpool last week but he responded impressively by scoring twice against the Seagulls.Both his goals came in the first half, the second from the penalty spot, but it ...Full Story »

Hull made it back-to-back wins under interim head coach Andy Dawson after a resounding 4-2 Championship victory at Rotherham.The Millers headed into the game full of confidence after recording two wins on the bounce under their new boss Matt Taylor, but they were swept aside by their neighbours from East Yorkshire.Hull were the first to threaten with Greg Docherty flashing an effort across goal ...Full Story »

Reading ended a run of three successive Championship defeats with a hard-earned 2-0 victory over Bristol City at the SCL Stadium.Neither side offered much going forward in a drab first half, with the defences on top and the goalkeepers barely tested.But Reading made the breakthrough in the 52nd minute, when loanee Mamadou Loum headed in from a Tom Ince corner.Deep in stoppage time, Andy Carroll ...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Gareth Taylor warned there is “more to come” from two-goal matchwinner Khadija Shaw after she inspired a 3-0 victory away to Tottenham in the Women’s Super League.The Jamaica international headed home the opener four minutes before half-time and doubled her tally early into the second half with a 25-yard effort before Lauren Hemp added a late third for t...Full Story »

Khadija Shaw’s brace and another goal from Lauren Hemp helped Manchester City make it back-to-back wins in the Women’s Super League with a 3-0 victory at Tottenham.Gareth Taylor’s side had started the new campaign with consecutive defeats but followed up last weekend’s dismantling of Leicester with a clinical display in the capital.Shaw struck either side of half time at ...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for chants by the club’s fans referencing the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during last weekend’s stormy defeat at Liverpool.The Catalan, who says he did not hear any offensive chanting himself, also believes City will learn lessons on and off the field from what occurred at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool expressed their disappoin...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without Chiedozie Ogbene for the visit of Hull.The Republic of Ireland international has picked up a hamstring injury and is likely to be missing for the next four weeks.Grant Hall is fit to play after coming off during the 1-0 win at Stoke on Tuesday with a sore calf.Peter Kioso (ankle) remains absent.Captain Lewie Coyle returns to the Hull squad for the trip down the M18.The ...Full Story »

John Stones is hoping to prove his fitness before champions Manchester City host Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.The England defender has missed City’s last five games after suffering a hamstring injury on international duty last month.Right-back Kyle Walker (abdominal) and midfielder Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) remain on the sidelines after recent operations.Brighton will check ...Full Story »

Ilkay Gundogan wanted by GalatasarayIlkay Gundogan could be set to leave Manchester City and head to Turkey, according to The Sun. The midfielder has just one year left on his current deal and has emerged as a shock target for Galatasaray. Inter Miami could move for RonaldoInter Miami could move for Cristiano Ronaldo after he was dropped by Man Utd for leaving the win over Spurs early. The ...Full Story »

Reading will be without Andy Yiadom for the visit of Bristol City.Yiadom was booked for the fifth time this season in Tuesday’s defeat at Swansea and will serve a one-match ban.He joins a lengthy list of absentees for boss Paul Ince, with Sam Hutchinson, Naby Sarr, Liam Moore, Scott Dann, Femi Azeez and Baba Rahman all still sidelined.The Royals have not won in four games, having lost the ...Full Story »

Hull caretaker boss Andy Dawson was pleased that his side’s improved performance resulted in a 3-1 win on the road at Blackpool.Ryan Longman, Greg Docherty and Regan Slater all netted for the Tigers in a convincing display, with Kenny Dougall having briefly put the hosts back on level terms in the first half after Longman’s opener.And Dawson had nothing but praise for his players aft...Full Story »

Hull leap-frogged opponents Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to an impressive 3-1 away win.The Tigers deservedly secured their first away success of the campaign, and a long-awaited first victory at this level at Bloomfield Road since way back in 1974.A second win for caretaker boss Andy Dawson will also improve his chances of getting the Hull job permanently, while for opposit...Full Story »

PHIL FODEN celebrated his new Manchester City contract with a posh meal at The Ivy alongside girlfriend Rebecca Cooke. The England international, 22, signed a fresh five-year deal with the Premier League champions last week. He then headed into the restaurant as his family followed suitCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke Partner Rebecca and their child could be seen walking in behind FodenCredit:...Full Story »

West Bromwich Albion’s home woes continued as they were beaten 2-0 by Bristol City.The managerless Baggies, with Richard Beale in caretaker charge after the sacking of Steve Bruce, haven’t won in five home games after Joe Williams and Nahki Wells scored before half-time.Former West Brom assistant manager and caretaker boss Nigel Pearson’s side won for only the second time in ei...Full Story »