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 »

Jack Grealish says Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola can take his game to the next level. City paid a British record fee of £100m to sign Grealish from Aston Villa. "He can take my game to the next level," Grealish said at his first press conference. "I will listen every day and I cannot wait to work with him. I've been here two days and the way he is in training is unbelievable. I...Full Story »

The England international was expected to make a switch to the Etihad, but it could be that he faces Pep Guardiola's side on Sunday Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo claims that Harry Kane will be available to face Manchester City in the clubs' Premier League opener. Kane, of course, reportedly wants to leave Spurs and has been heavily linked with a move to Sunday's opponents, with Pep Guar...Full Story »

Opi Edwards’ hamstring problem is likely to keep him out of Forest Green’s Carabao Cup tie against his former club Bristol City.Fellow defender Baily Cargill and forward Josh March are also unlikely to be fit to face the Sky Bet Championship side but manager Rob Edwards is hopeful some of that injured trio could be ready by the weekend.Sadou Diallo, a summer arrival from Accrington, ...Full Story »

Arsenal are weighing up the possibility of making a swoop for Bernardo Silva, according to reports. Mikel Arteta is keen to add another attacking midfielder to his squad before the transfer window closes at the end of the month. Martin Odegaard is unlikely to return to the Emirates Stadium after last season's loan spell. Arsenal have recently turned their attention to James Maddison, but Le...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins admitted Kyle McFadzean’s stoppage-time winner was the perfect way to mark the club’s return to the city.McFadzean’s goal in the sixth minute of time added on secured a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest and completed a superb comeback after Viktor Gyokeres had equalised in the 81st minute to cancel out Lyle Taylor’s first-half effort for the v...Full Story »

The £100million British transfer record holder came on in the 63rd minute, replacing 18-year-old City youngster Samuel Edozie. Jack Grealish made his Man City debut in the Community Shield Credit: GETTY IMAGES But the £100million man was left frustrated as Leicester won 1-0 thanks to a late penalty Credit: Richard Pelham / The Sun And 25-year-old was welcomed onto the pitch with c...Full Story »

White's agent lifts the lid on Arsenal's £50m transfer poker gameBen White's agent has discussed his client's move from Brighton to Arsenal, with the Gunners praised for holding their nerve in a £50 million ($69m) game of "poker" with Seagulls chairman Tony Bloom. Bloom, a professional gambler, oversees events at the Amex Stadium and is not a man that will cash in his chips without ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola praised his makeshift team after they were beaten by a late Leicester penalty in the Community Shield.With many established stars missing through injury or late returns from their summer exertions – and Jack Grealish waiting in the wings – City boss Guardiola named an unfamiliar line-up at Wembley and gave teenagers Sam Edozie and Cole Palmer a chance to impress.They ga...Full Story »

Jack Grealish made his Manchester City debut from the bench but it was another substitute, Kelechi Iheanacho, who won the Community Shield for Leicester.Just two days after becoming the most expensive British player following his move from Aston Villa for £100million, Grealish was named among the City substitutes at Wembley.The England attacker entered the fray with 65 minutes gone but was...Full Story »

Shayne Lavery’s last-gasp equaliser earned newly-promoted Blackpool a 1-1 draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The game was deep into stoppage time when Josh Bowler crossed low from the left for fellow substitute Lavery to fire home from close range.City had looked set for their first home win since January when Chris Martin powerfully headed home Andy King’s 44th-minute cross from ...Full Story »

BERNARDO SILVA is preparing showdown talks with Pep Guardiola in a bid to try and force through a move to Barcelona on the cheap. Portuguese midfielder Silva has asked to leave the Etihad this summer. Bernardo Silva wants talks with Pep Guardiola over his Man City future That was after he was deemed surplus to requirements following the £100m arrival of Jack Grealish. SunSport understa...Full Story »

Leicester will be without Wesley Fofana for Saturday’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City after the defender suffered a fractured fibula in a friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday.Fofana’s fellow centre-back Jonny Evans (foot) is also sidelined, and the Foxes have Timothy Castagne (fractured eye socket), James Justin (knee) and Nampalys Mendy unavailable as well.Harvey Ba...Full Story »

Manager Nigel Pearson will be without two players for Bristol City’s Sky Bet Championship opener against Blackpool.Forward Antoine Semenyo, who played 50 times in all competitions last season, is recovering from knee surgery.Robbie Cundy is also sidelined following a knee operation at the end of last term.Andy King, Matty James and Rob Atkinson could all be in line to make their first appe...Full Story »

Grealish has completed his Premier League record-breaking move to Manchester City, leaving Villa fans conflicted about their former captain's decision to leave the Midlands club Aston Villa fans have been left fuming after Manchester City announced the signing of Jack Grealish in a British record-breaking move. City have paid the Midlands club in the region of £100million for the attacker...Full Story »

Leicester City midfielder James Maddison has been strongly linked with a move to join Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Widely regarded as one of the Premier League's most talented attacking midfielders, Maddison, 24, has seen his name linked with a big summer move to the Emirates. However, although big things look certain to await Maddison at some point in the near future, this summer may not be the ...Full Story »

Jack Grealish joins the club Manchester City have, this evening, announced the signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa for a reported one hundred million pounds. The England international has signed a six-year deal in Manchester, and becomes the most expensive Englishman in history, overtaking Manchester United duo Harry Maguire (80 million pounds) and Jadon Sancho (73 million pounds). Sp...Full Story »

Maddison is understood to "open to the idea" of joining Arsenal; Gunners may need to raise funds by selling players having already spent £50m on Ben White this summer; Arsenal also keeping an eye on Martin Odegaard's situation at Real Madrid Leicester will demand a fee in the region of £70m for James Maddison Arsenal remain interested in signing Leicester midfielder James Maddison th...Full Story »

The Premier League champions will finalise the transfer in the next few days, breaking the British record Manchester City are set to complete a record-breaking £100m ($139m) deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish in the coming days, Goal can confirm. The Premier League champions put in a bid for the England international at the end of July, with reports indicating he is already i...Full Story »

The Premier League champions would have to pay record-breaking fees to land the England duo, but the massive cost involved is not a concern The Covid-19 pandemic has had a serious financial impact on football clubs across the globe and the knock-on effect has been a relatively quiet transfer window... so far. Going into August, there had been just three moves costing more than £50 milli...Full Story »