Birthday boy Jaden Philogene-Bidace inspired Stoke’s 3-0 Championship victory against 10-man Swansea as the Potters recorded a first home league win since November.Stoke, with only one win in eight home league fixtures heading into the tie, started promisingly and had a glorious opportunity for an opener inside two minutes.On-loan Manchester City youngster Taylor Harwood-Bellis was found i...Full Story »

Manchester City are without forward Gabriel Jesus when they host Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday.The Brazilian also missed Saturday’s FA Cup win over Fulham with a minor issue sustained on international duty recently but is not expected to be sidelined for long.Youngster Cole Palmer is also still out but City have no other notable absentees.Christian Eriksen is training with B...Full Story »

Dan Bentley is available for Bristol City’s clash with Reading.Goalkeeper Bentley missed the Robins’ 3-1 defeat to Blackpool at the weekend after contracting Covid-19 and following a period of self-isolation he is in contention for Nigel Pearson’s side.Matty James is still being regularly assessed by the club and is a doubt with a foot injury.Andy King is also out for the fores...Full Story »

Josh Maja could make his Stoke league debut as the Potters prepare to make changes for Swansea’s Sky Bet Championship visit.Maja, signed on loan from Bordeaux just before the January window closed, scored on his FA Cup bow in Saturday’s 2-0 win over Wigan – a game which saw Nick Powell impress on his first start since cracking a fibula in October.Lewis Baker, Jaden Philogene-Bi...Full Story »

Premier League leaders Manchester City will travel to face Championship strugglers Peterborough United in the FA Cup fifth round. It is a plum draw for Posh, who are at this stage of the competition for the first time since 1986 after overcoming Sky Bet Championship rivals QPR on Saturday. Pep Guardiola's men overcame Fulham 4-1 in the fourth round with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice during a comf...Full Story »

She posted a picture of them together on a luxury break in the Maldives while holding a string of baby scan pictures. Taylor Ward revealed she and Riyad Mahrez are having a baby Credit: Instagram Both dressed in white, 30-year-old Riyad was shown with a protective hand on her baby bump. Model Taylor, the daughter of Real Housewives of Cheshire star Dawn Ward, wrote: "Where life begins and lov...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka is in high demand. The 20-year-old is the most exciting prospect to come out of Arsenal's academy in years, has established himself as an England regular, and has been linked with pretty much every major club in Europe. This summer could be a major point in his career path – and it all depends on whether Arsenal qualify for the Champions League. The Gunners haven't played i...Full Story »

Head coach Russell Martin praised the Swansea fans for helping his side to hold on for a 1-0 win against Blackburn, despite playing for 40 minutes with only 10 men.Michael Obafemi’s 16th-minute header was enough to seal all three points for the Welsh side, who had defender Ryan Manning sent off for a second yellow card eight minutes into the second half.The win lifts Swansea to 16th in the...Full Story »

Ten-man Swansea held on to claim a surprise 1-0 win over automatic-promotion hopefuls Blackburn thanks to Michael Obafemi’s first-half header.Obafemi’s 16th-minute header was enough to claim all three points for the hosts at the Swansea.com Stadium, despite defender Ryan Manning’s dismissal eight minutes into the second half.The victory, only their second in 10 games, saw Swans...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola felt his side had survived a stern test despite ultimately running out 4-1 winners over Fulham in the FA Cup.The Premier League leaders were stunned when the Championship pace-setters claimed a fourth-minute lead in Saturday’s fourth-round tie at the Etihad Stadium through Fabio Carvalho.City hit back as Ilkay Gunodgan equalised two minutes later and J...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson wants his Bristol City players to take a long hard look at themselves after they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Blackpool.CJ Hamilton, Gary Madine and Josh Bowler grabbed the goals for the Tangerines as Nahki Wells’ late strike proved nothing more than a consolation at Bloomfield Road.The Robins have now shipped a damaging 54 Championship goals this season, the second most in the...Full Story »

Riyad Mahrez struck twice as Premier League leaders Manchester City came from behind to sweep Championship pace-setters Fulham aside 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.City were stunned as Fabio Carvalho opened the scoring after just four minutes on a drizzly afternoon at the Etihad Stadium but soon levelled through Ilkay Gundogan.John Stones then headed the hosts ahead as the frantic start continue...Full Story »

Blackpool boosted their Championship play-off hopes with an impressive 3-1 home win over Bristol City.Goals from CJ Hamilton, Gary Madine and Josh Bowler did the damage as the Seasiders eased to victory at Bloomfield Road.With victory Neil Critchley’s confident side stretched their recent unbeaten run to three games to leave them within five points of forcing their way into the coveted top...Full Story »

Jack Grealish has said goodbye to his famous long hair and headband look with the Man City star posting a picture of a much shorter hair-style during the winter break Jack Grealish has ditched his famous long locks and iconic hairband over the winter break. The Manchester City star is known for his appearance on the field as much as he is for his superb ability, sporting trademark low-cut sock...Full Story »

Arsenal midfielder Bukayo Saka is a reported target for Premier League champions Manchester City and rivals Liverpool if the Gunners fail to quality for the Champions League this season Liverpool and Manchester City are reportedly keeping tabs on Arsenal star Bukayo Saka and could try and tempt him away from the Emirates if the Gunners miss out on the Champions League. The 20-year-old has esta...Full Story »

Manchester City will be without forward Gabriel Jesus for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Fulham.The Brazil striker suffered a knock while on international duty and will sit out the clash at the Etihad Stadium.Youngster Cole Palmer remains on the sidelines with the injury sustained in the last round at Swindon.Manager Pep Guardiola otherwise has a fully-fit squad with winger Riy...Full Story »

Real Madrid could reportedly be about to unleash a stunning summer of transfer business with moves for Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. A detailed report on a number of big-name players and their futures ahead of the summer from ESPN suggests that Real Madrid could be in a strong position to have one of their most memorable transfer windows for a long time. ESPN explain that Los...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton is a doubt for Swansea’s home clash with Blackburn.The defender was forced off with a thigh injury during the Swans’ 1-0 loss to Luton in midweek and has undergone a scan.Jamie Paterson returned to training this week after a move away failed to materialise on deadline day and he will be assessed ahead of the fixture.On-loan Manchester City defender Finley Burns could be...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva is reportedly in talks with Manchester City to extend his contract beyond 2025. That’s according to The Times, who claim the Citizens are keen to offer the Portuguese attacker a new and improved deal. Silva, 27, has been with the club since 2017 following a £45m move from French side Monaco. Following what has been a hugely successfully four-and-a-half years in Man...Full Story »

Arsenal target Isak, Neves and Calvert-Lewin (Sun)Gunners planning £180m summer spend Arsenal are ready to embark on the biggest summer spending spree in their history by targeting Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Wolves' Ruben Neves, reports the Sun. Gunners owner Stan Kroenke is willing to back boss Mikel Arteta and has budgeted around £180 mill...Full Story »