Luton are expected to still be without Jordan Clark when they host Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The midfielder sustained a head injury in a collision with West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone and missed the Hatters’ 5-0 defeat to Birmingham City last weekend.Manager Nathan Jones said Saturday’s match is likely to come too soon for Clark, who has been dealing...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche was thrilled with Wayne Hennessey’s competitive debut for the club as he performed heroics to edge his side past Newcastle and into the third round of the Carabao Cup.The Wales international, a summer arrival from Crystal Palace, pulled off saves from Jeff Hendrick, Dwight Gayle and Javier Manquillo during a 90 minutes which ended 0-0 at St James’ Park.He then...Full Story »

Wayne Hennessey was the hero as he denied Allan Saint-Maximin and Miguel Almiron in a penalty shootout to edge Burnley past Newcastle and into the Carabao Cup third round.The Wales international had earlier produced fine stops from Jeff Hendrick, Dwight Gayle and Javier Manquillo to ensure the game finished 0-0 after 90 minutes in front of a crowd of 30,082 at St James’ Park.In the process...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic was pleased to see his side come from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.Derby took the lead when Kornell McDonald’s low cross found Louie Sibley who fired the ball low beyond Michael Verrips.The hosts equalised when Kyron Gordon’s cross was met by a header from Luke Freeman eight minutes after the bre...Full Story »

Sheffield United came from behind to beat Derby 2-1 and advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.Substitute Billy Sharp scored the winner after Luke Freeman cancelled out Louie Sibley’s opener.Oli Burke looked to get on the end of a Daniel Jebbison through ball early on, but goalkeeper Ryan Allsop was alert to the danger, racing out of his area to make a vital clearance.Moments later,...Full Story »

Newcastle are still without goalkeepers Martin Dubravka and Karl Darlow for the visit of Premier League rivals Burnley in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Dubravka (foot) and Darlow (coronavirus) are both likely to remain sidelined for a number of weeks yet, meaning Freddie Woodman could continue in goal.Midfielders Jonjo Shelvey (calf) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are both out.Manager Steve Bruce...Full Story »

Manchester United are reportedly now pushing hard to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. Haaland, who is probably the most coveted player in world football at current, has been linked to every top club on the planet. Chelsea were the side thought to be most keenly following developments surrounding his future this summer, but in the absence of any development at all, the Blues signed...Full Story »

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial is reportedly an option for Juventus if they find themselves in need of a Cristiano Ronaldo replacement. Ronaldo has been making the headlines in recent days, with speculation claiming that he wants out of Juventus set to dominate the tail end of the summer transfer window. Juventus would surely be unwilling to part with such an influential member of...Full Story »

Billy Sharp could start for Sheffield United as they prepare to welcome Derby to Bramall Lane on Tuesday in the Carabao Cup.The 35-year-old replaced Rhian Brewster in the 65th minute and scored the equaliser for the Blades in their 2-1 loss to Huddersfield at the weekend.Kacper Lopata may start in the centre of defence for the first time since United’s first-round win over Carlisle.Goalkee...Full Story »

Dundee United are awaiting news on the severity of Benjamin Siegrist’s injury after a training-ground issue kept him out of a 1-0 Tayside derby victory against St Johnstone.Former Motherwell goalkeeper Trevor Carson made his debut after Siegrist suffered a knee injury just ahead of the final week of the transfer window.When asked about Siegrist’s injury, United head coach Tam Courts ...Full Story »

Peter Pawlett scored against St Johnstone before his Dundee United team-mates held on for a 1-0 victory following his controversial red card.Pawlett showed quick feet to slot home on the hour mark before being booked for embracing some of the visiting fans during his celebration.The former Saints loan player was shown his second yellow card 12 minutes from time after referee Don Robertson ruled ...Full Story »

Mason Greenwood sealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side a hard-fought point at Southampton as Manchester United equalled the top-flight’s longest unbeaten away record.The first match in front of a full St Mary’s crowd in almost 18 months also saw these sides do battle for the first time since Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men conceded nine without reply at Old Trafford in February.There ...Full Story »

Danny Ings scored a brilliant overhead kick to set up a deserved Aston Villa victory although Newcastle were unlucky to be on the wrong end of two VAR decisions in the 2-0 defeat.The £25million signing from Southampton, who scored on his Villa debut in the 3-2 defeat at Watford last Saturday, struck deep into stoppage time at the end of the first half after Tyrone Mings flicked on Matt Cas...Full Story »

Southampton have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Sunday’s visit of Manchester United.Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has a near fully-fit squad but will not be able to call on the services of midfielder Will Smallbone (knee).Defensive duo Romain Perraud and Tino Livramento are in line to make their home debuts while Chelsea loanee Armando Broja is yet to make his bow.New signing Raphael Var...Full Story »

Liverpool loanee Ben Davies could make his Sheffield United debut in Saturday’s Championship clash with Huddersfield.The 26-year-old defender took a seat on the Blades’ bench for Wednesday’s 4-0 hammering at West Brom, and could now come into contention to start.Lys Mousset is working his way back to fitness so could miss out again.Enda Stevens could miss up to six weeks with a...Full Story »

West Brom continued their unbeaten start to the season with a one-sided 4-0 win at The Hawthorns against fellow relegated side Sheffield United, whose goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is poised to join Arsenal.Ramsdale was omitted from United’s squad for the Sky Bet Championship game as the transfer neared completion after the clubs agreed an initial fee of around £24 million.Ramsdale&rsquo...Full Story »

With two weeks left of the transfer window, there’s still time for certain players to be making moves away from their current teams, particularly if they believe that there’s little chance of making an impression in 2021/22. That would appear to be the case for Man United’s Jesse Lingard. Despite the fact that manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has previously said the attacking...Full Story »

Not content with acquiring Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Gini Wijnaldum, Achraf Hakimi and Gigi Donnarumma in the same transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain are, apparently, on the lookout for another statement signing before the window slams shut in a fortnight. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Angel Di Maria and others already in situ, Mauricio Pochettino has arguably the best chance o...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED outcast and Everton target Andreas Pereira reportedly has his sights set on a loan move to Flamengo. TNT Sports claims the versatile midfielder, 25, is desperate to play for Brazil at the World Cup next year. Man Utd misfit Andreas Pereira looks set to join Flamengo on loan And he is ready to return home in order to prove his worth to international boss Tite. Pereira has be...Full Story »

Steve Bruce lamented Newcastle’s defensive shortcomings but was left particularly flummoxed by the awarding of a penalty which he feels proved a “big turning point” in West Ham’s 4-2 victory.Efforts from Callum Wilson and Jacob Murphy were cancelled out by Aaron Cresswell and Said Benrahma as West Ham twice fought back from a goal down to leave both sides’ Premier L...Full Story »