Darwin Nunez scored the 1,000th goal of Jurgen Klopp’s reign in Liverpool’s comfortable 5-1 Europa League win over Sparta Prague but it was not quite the perfect warm-up for Sunday’s title clash with Manchester City after another injury blow.The Uruguay international finished the last-16 first-leg tie with another on the stroke of half-time but it was his first in the 25th minu...Full Story »

Aston Villa survived a testing assignment at Ajax as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League last-16 in Amsterdam.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended goalless.They were reliant on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to produce an...Full Story »

You may have thought that Mario Balotelli's firework antics would have come to an end a decade ago, but the mercurial character had different ideas and nearly blew up a team-mate's shoe The Italian star has history with fireworks (Image: AFP via Getty Images) Mario Balotelli was up to his old tricks again after letting off a firework in his team's dressing room. The ex-Manchester City and Liv...Full Story »

England boss Gareth Southgate has been outlined as a surprise candidate to take over from Erik ten Hag at Manchester United if the club part ways with their Dutch boss. The Three Lions manager, alongside Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi, are both seen as potential options should INEOS boss' Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford choose to replace the Dutchman this summer. United have sustained...Full Story »

Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has suggested that trophies "mean more" to his team than their domestic rivals Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are competing with City for the Premier League and FA Cup trophies this season as the Reds hope to stop Pep Guardiola's side from defending two of the three titles they claimed in 2022-23. Anfield hero Alexander-Arnold admits his si...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel would reportedly consider to return to Chelsea but has one crucial condition on the table. WHAT HAPPENED?Tuchel's initial stint at Chelsea was abruptly cut short when he was unceremoniously shown the door by Todd Boehly & Co. within weeks into the 2022-23 season. Despite leading Chelsea to triumph in the UEFA Champions League in 2021, tensions between Tuchel and the club's h...Full Story »

Holders Manchester City eased into the Champions League quarter-finals for a seventh successive season with a routine 3-1 win over FC Copenhagen.Early Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez goals put City on their way and the prolific Erling Haaland netted his 29th of the season as Pep Guardiola’s side completed a 6-2 aggregate success at the Etihad Stadium.Copenhagen showed some spirit and pull...Full Story »

Liverpool are laying the foundations for success beyond the departure of Jurgen Klopp this summer. Jorg Schmadtke left Liverpool in January (Image: Getty) Liverpool have been handed a boost in their pursuit of technical director Richard Hughes, with Bournemouth announcing that the sought-after transfer chief is set to leave the club at the end of the season. The Reds are one of several clubs t...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has been subjected to more Lionel Messi chants by rival fans. The Al-Nassr forward was left stony-faced as he endured the taunts from the crowd against Al-Ain on Monday. His side fell to a 1-0 defeat in the United Arab Emirates in their AFC Champions League quarter-final first leg. As Ronaldo left the pitch at half-time, chants of "Messi, Messi" could be heard from the sta...Full Story »

Xavi to leave Barca in the summer Amorim prime candidate to replace him Also wanted by Liverpool and Bayern WHAT HAPPENED?The Spaniard announced he would be departing at the end of the season, leaving Barcelona to join the crowded market of clubs looking for a new manager. According to the Independent, Barca have targeted Sporting boss Amorim ahead of other candidates. He has been earmark...Full Story »

REAL MADRID'S chief scout has reportedly "fallen in love" with Phil Foden after his latest Manchester City display. The midfielder ran the show in his side's derby day victory over Manchester United. Phil Foden has reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid's chief scout Credit: Rex Foden scored twice as City came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium. According to sensational ...Full Story »

CRYSTAL PALACE are preparing for Marc Guehi's potential departure in the summer with Manchester United and other Premier League giants keeping tabs. Guehi, 23, has been among the Prem's brightest defenders since joining Palace from Chelsea in 2021 following an £18million deal, which led to 108 appearances at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild hailed his players as “outstanding” after they fired themselves back into the League Two play-off places with a fine 2-0 win over Gillingham.Goals from experienced centre-back James Chester and Emile Acquah – his first in the league since October – ended a three-game losing streak.It was the first game the club have played in 17 days after fixtures a...Full Story »

Grant McCann admitted that Doncaster paid the price for not killing off Bradford after Tuesday night’s Yorkshire derby finished in a 1-1 League Two draw at Valley Parade.Substitute Tyler Smith scored a late equaliser for the home side after Luke Molyneux’s fifth goal of the season had put Rovers on course for victory.Doncaster manager McCann said: “I’m really disappointed...Full Story »

Callum Stead scored in each half as Barnet earned back-to-back National League wins to move up to second in the table thanks to a 2-0 victory over Rochdale.Stead put the Bees ahead with just 60 seconds on the clock after scoring from a cross.But the hosts missed the chance to double their lead when Zak Brunt had a penalty saved in the 35th minute.Stead celebrated his brace in the 72nd minute to ...Full Story »

Peterborough moved within five points of the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion places following a 5-1 demolition of Northampton Town in the Nene derby.The Cobblers actually struck first at the Weston Homes Stadium, but they collapsed in the face of an onslaught from a rampant Posh side who recorded their third win in a row.Northampton went ahead in the ninth minute when Marc Leonard’s...Full Story »

Bolton came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 at Barnsley with substitute Randell Williams equalising deep into time added on.Goals from John McAtee and Donovan Pines put the home side in control before Victor Adeboyejo and Williams scored to level the scores.McAtee struck the opener after 25 minutes, slotting past Joel Coleman after the ball fell to him when Mael de Gevigney blocked George Thomaso...Full Story »

Ellis Simms scored a first-half hat-trick as Coventry claimed a comprehensive 5-0 Championship victory over bottom-side Rotherham at the CBS Arena.The Sky Blues raced into a 4-0 lead before the break thanks to Simms and a header from Joel Latibeaudiere as Coventry returned to winning ways following defeats to Preston and West Brom in their last two league outings.Fabio Tavares finished things of...Full Story »

Substitute Tyler Smith earned Bradford a late point in their 1-1 Yorkshire derby with Doncaster at Valley Parade.It was a first League Two game in 17 days for the home side after successive postponements.They took a while to get going as the visitors enjoyed the better of a feisty first half that saw seven bookings.Hakeeb Adelakun’s free-kick set up their first chance, the ball deflecting ...Full Story »

A late goal from Leif Davis ensured Ipswich kept pace with league leaders Leicester after coming from behind to beat Bristol City 3-2.All five goals came in a frantic second half, with the Robins taking the lead through Anis Mehmeti only for substitute Ali Al-Hamadi to equalise.Tommy Conway’s header put City back in front but Conor Chaplin drew the teams level with a header from a free-kic...Full Story »