Reading could hand a debut to Tom Dele-Bashiru in the Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Bristol City.The Watford midfielder joined on a season-long loan last week but was an unused substitute in Saturday’s 2-1 win over Preston.Ovie Ejaria is in line to return from a groin injury in time to be considered for selection by Royals boss Veljko Paunovic.Yakou Meite (knee) is a long-term abse...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Tottenham 1-0 Man City     GriezmannFrom Messi's shadow to Braithwaite's shadow     Arteta's ( Guardiola's student) tests in Arsenal     PSG: Well, I just collect them     Real Madrid new leader     TOTTENHAM STUN MANCHESTER CITY. Harry Kane Right Now:     Ben White vs Rom...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola cited Euro 2020, COVID-19 and Kevin De Bruyne's lack of match fitness as reasons for the Blues' disappointing opening weekend defeat to Tottenham. Jack Grealish had some bright touches on his Premier League debut for City, but it was not enough to prevent them from leaving empty-handed. Guardiola's side missed a host of early chances to pile the pressure on S...Full Story »

Tottenham showed that life might not be too bad if Harry Kane does leave ​as they put in a rousing display to beat Manchester City 1-0.The future of Kane has been the major talking point of the summer as he is keen to move on this summer, with City his preferred destination, and his late return to training meant that he was not included in the matchday squad.It is understood Kane was in th...Full Story »

Despite last weekend’s disappointing 1-0 defeat in the Community Shield, confidence is high in the Manchester City camp as the club embark on the brand new Premier League season. The champions start their title defence away at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in a blockbuster fixture which could see new record signing Jack Grealish perhaps handed his first league start for the Blues. Follow...Full Story »

Birmingham's St Andrews stadium pictured before the game against Stoke on Saturday A football fan has been released from hospital after being assaulted before Birmingham vs Stoke. West Midlands Police have confirmed that they have launched an investigation after a 23-year-old man suffered a broken nose. They will be reviewing CCTV footage in a hope to identify the individuals involved in the ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY boss Pep Guardiola has hit back at criticism of his side's lavish spending. The Premier League champions have forked out around £1.4bn on transfers in the last decade - more than any other club. Pep Guardiola has hit back at his critics Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp claimed this week that City have 'no limits' in the transfer market, after they signed Jack Grealish for ...Full Story »

Birmingham head coach Lee Bowyer denied his side were time-wasting and playing for a point after Stoke manager Michael O’Neill was not impressed with the stoppages in the goalless draw.The majority of Birmingham’s opportunities came from Marc Roberts’ long throw-ins and O’Neill revealed he spoke to referee Gavin Ward regarding the time wasted by the home side.When questio...Full Story »

Neil Warnock celebrated a “fabulous” afternoon at the Riverside Stadium after his Middlesbrough side overcame Bristol City with a 2-1 Championship victory.Goals from summer signings Uche Ikpeazu and Matt Crooks, in the 38th and 70th minutes respectively, sealed three points for Boro.That was the perfect outcome for Warnock – despite City levelling through Andy King’s head...Full Story »

Birmingham and Stoke played out an uneventful 0-0 draw at St Andrew’s, with both sides failing to build on their opening-day victories in the Championship.Chances were hard to come by in the West Midlands as both sides lacked creativity or the penetration to put away any of the rare opportunities that came along.Gary Gardner had the ball in the back of net in the 90th minute, but it was qu...Full Story »

The Tottenham striker — who has told the club he wants to leave for City — returned to full training on Friday ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash. Harry Kane is a doubt to start for Tottenham against Man City Credit: Getty Nuno Espirito Santo will check on the forward's frame of mind before deciding whether to play the England ace Credit: Getty And Spurs boss Nuno will decid...Full Story »

Edinburgh City moved off the bottom of the cinch League Two table thanks to their first win of the season, a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Stenhousemuir.On-loan summer signing Ryan Shanley scored his first goal for the hosts as he slotted Robbie McIntyre’s assist home just after the half-hour mark for what proved to be the winner at Ainslie Park.Thomas Orr missed the chance to level matter...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo will decide whether Harry Kane will be involved against Manchester City after Saturday’s training session.Kane only joined in group training on Friday following his late return from holiday as he tries to force through a move to Sunday’s opponents.New signing Cristian Romero will be assessed after his injury while Japhet Tanganga is fit after coming...Full Story »

There have been a few constants in the football world over the last decade; the endless influx of cash into the sport, Arsenal leaving its fans bewildered at every turn, and Borussia Dortmund losing its best players to bigger fish. In this instance, Erling Haaland is set to be the latest in an impressive line of players that have left Signal Iduna Park for greener pastures. That is hardly a s...Full Story »

RB Salzburg tracking MLS starlet RB Salzburg are keeping a close eye on Kevin Paredes, reports MLS Multiplex. Salzburg signed fellow MLS product Brenden Aaronson last year, and now the Austrian club is keeping a close eye on the D.C. United youngster. The 18-year-old midfielder has two goals in 12 appearances this season. Di Maria: I don't think Mbappe could find a better team Angel Di Ma...Full Story »

Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer will check on the fitness of Tahith Chong ahead of his side’s Championship clash with Stoke.The midfielder, on loan from Manchester United, has not trained this week after a hamstring problem forced him off in the Blues’ win at Sheffield United on the opening day of the season.Ivan Sanchez and Jordan Graham both started against Colchester in midweek in the ...Full Story »

New signing Sol Bamba could feature for Middlesbrough in their Sky Bet Championship game against Bristol City after making his debut in a 3-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Blackpool on Wednesday.Manager Neil Warnock explained after that match that Martin Payero’s second-half substitution was nothing to worry about.Payero made his debut for Boro at Bloomfield Road and was replaced in the second hal...Full Story »

Manchester City have announced that John Stones has renewed his contract with the club in a deal which will expire in 2026. The defender's previous contract was set to expire at the end of next season but the Citizens have now secured his long-term future at the club. Stones, 27, arrived at the Etihad in Pep Guardiola's first season and has since played 168 games, winning everything there is...Full Story »

Delighted Stoke boss Michael O’Neill praised his side as they eased to a 2-1 victory over Fleetwood in the EFL Cup.Northern Irishman O’Neill was pleased with his team’s dominant display as goals from new signing Sam Surridge, his second goal in as many games, and a bullet header from skipper Harry Souttar did the damage for the Potters.“There were a lot of good things and...Full Story »

Lewis Thomas was Forest Green’s penalty shootout hero as the League Two side stunned Championship Bristol City in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Regan Hendry equalised for the hosts deep into stoppage time as the game went to spot-kicks after a 2-2 draw.And with Rovers leading 6-5, Thomas dived the right way to keep out Cameron Pring’s kick.Two goals from striker Saikou Janneh on...Full Story »