Watford boss Xisco Munoz praised “exciting” Joao Pedro after the forward scored one and set two up in the 3-2 win at Blackburn.The 19-year-old’s ninth goal of the season – a delicate lob – set the Hornets on their way, before his shot was eventually turned home by Ismaila Sarr for Watford’s second.Harvey Elliott halved the deficit before the break but Joao the...Full Story »

Watford boss Xisco Munoz felt his side implemented his personal playing style perfectly in a 1-0 win at Preston.The Hornets climbed to third in the Championship table as Joao Pedro earned and converted a penalty to make it back-to-back league victories.Incredibly, rumblings about Xisco’s future had emerged after a three-game winless run earlier in February but the Spaniard felt their win i...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz challenged his Watford players to maintain the standards they showed in the crushing 6-0 defeat of Bristol City at Vicarage Road.Munoz’s side put aside their recent dip in form to register an emphatic win that moved the fourth-placed Hornets to within six points of the Sky Bet Championship’s automatic promotion places.Ken Sema and Ismaila Sarr both scored twice, with Will...Full Story »

Leeds United attacker Raphinha has landed himself on Liverpool’s transfer shortlist, according to a report by Don Balon. Raphinha, a 24-year-old Brazilian, signed for the newly-promoted Leeds from Rennes over the summer transfer window. Leeds have been one of the best teams to watch in the Premier League this campaign, with his influence a contributor towards that. As per Don Balon, h...Full Story »

Watford boss Xisco Munoz admitted his goal-shy Hornets must remedy their travel sickness if they are to force their way into automatic promotion contention after a frustrating 0-0 draw at Coventry.The Hornets have scored just seven goals in 14 Championship away games, claiming 16 points from a possible 42, and are five points behind second-placed Swansea having played a game more.They did come c...Full Story »

Elche eye Piatti as answer to attacking woes (AS) Elche believe free-agent attacker Pablo Piatti could uplift their 19th-place squad during the second half of La Liga's 2020-21 campaign, AS reports. Even if a deal is agreed upon, Piatti needs to prove his fitness following a serious knee injury suffered at Toronto FC. Dynamo consider bid for star Tigres defender The Houston Dynamo have app...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed his strikers to return to form after a goalless draw at Arsenal saw Manchester United fall further behind in the Premier League title race.The visitors left the Emirates Stadium after a 0-0 stalemate, with Solskjaer – who insisted after the match he is not thinking about the title at this stage of the season – making five changes from the shock defeat ...Full Story »

Delighted Watford boss Xisco Munoz saluted Troy Deeney after his goal and assist helped the Hornets climb to third in the table.Deeney scored from the penalty spot and then teed up Ismaila Sarr for a second four minutes later to set Watford on their way to a 2-1 win at Stoke.Substitute striker Steven Fletcher pulled a goal back with seven minutes remaining, but the visitors dug deep to record a ...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz urged his Watford side to improve their away record after Troy Deeney’s penalty saw off Barnsley 1-0 and earned the Hornets a 10th league success at Vicarage Road this season.The captain blasted home from 12 yards after Callum Brittain had blocked his 26th-minute cross with his right arm to improve a home record that was already the best in England.Watford moved up to third pla...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor urged his team to rediscover their composure in front of goal following a goalless League Two draw at 10-man Harrogate.The Grecians’ freescoring start to the season has stuttered in recent weeks with just one goal in their last three outings and – even though defender Warren Burrell was sent off for the hosts after 73 minutes – the visitors only manag...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt his side rediscovered their identity as they secured a first Premier League win of the season against Newcastle.The Blades were a revelation on their return to the top flight during the last campaign, finishing ninth and mounting a serious challenge for European football, but they have struggled this time around.Rooted to the bottom of the table after 15 d...Full Story »

Isco and Sara Salamo have announced the birth of their second child together, Piero. The couple's first child, Theo, was born in 2019. Both parents took to social media to confirm their newest arrival. "Little fella, we weren't expecting you so soon, but... how lucky we are!" Isco and Salamo wrote on Instagram. "Amongst so many negative things, you appeared to make 2020 a year to remember f...Full Story »

Watford manager Xisco Munoz was delighted his first game in charge ended as a 1-0 victory over Championship leaders Norwich.Ismail Sarr’s 39th-minute goal turned out to be just enough at Vicarage Road to end the Canaries’ five-match winning run and lift the Hornets up to fifth.“I am very happy,” said the Spaniard, who left Dinamo Tbilisi to replace the sacked Vladimir Ivi...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic felt that his team reproduced their rampant early-season form – at least in the first half – as they earned a hard-fought 2-1 Sky Bet Championship win over Luton.Centre-back Tom McIntyre gave Reading a ninth-minute lead from a superb volley and Alfa Semedo made it 2-0 before the break.Luton improved markedly after the interval but could find no way thr...Full Story »

Xisco Munoz takes charge of Watford for the first time as Championship leaders Norwich visit Vicarage Road.The Spaniard has replaced Vladimir Ivic in the hot-seat with the Hornets sitting fifth in the table, four points adrift of the top two.Captain Troy Deeney is expected to return to the starting line-up after being an unused substitute in the 2-0 defeat at Huddersfield due to a “discipl...Full Story »

The 28-year-old has attracted interest from a host of suitors and could leave after being pushed to the fringes at Santiago Bernabeu this season Real Madrid playmaker Isco is not being afforded the opportunities to display his talents at the club, admits Zinedine Zidane, as speculation rages over the Spain international's future. The attacking midfielder has become a fringe figure since the ...Full Story »

Sara Salamo, the actress and partner of Real Madrid midfielder Isco, has updated her Instagram followers about her second pregnancy by publishing a photo of her bump in Madrid. The 28-year-old is in the final stages of her pregnancy and uploaded a black and white image of herself on the streets of the Spanish capital. View this post on Instagram ...Full Story »

Strikes from Albie Morgan and substitute Omar Bogle saw Charlton inflict a second consecutive home defeat on Ipswich, winning 2-0 at Portman Road.Morgan struck when he pounced on slack defending to fire the ball into the bottom corner of the goal, while Bogle converted with his first touch.The result lifted the visitors up to third place, with Ipswich sliding down to sixth.There were appeals for...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic praised his players for their “complete performance” in the 3-1 Championship victory over Bristol City.It was the first win for Reading, the early-season second-tier pacesetters, in six matches.After a drab goalless first half, Reading went in front in the 54th minute with a deflected drive from Ovie Ejaria.City equalised 17 minutes from the end, when ...Full Story »

Heinze offered Atlanta job Former Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze has been offer the Atlanta United job, according to journalist Joza Novalis. Representatives from the MLS side have made intial contact with Heinze, who is believed to be interest in further discussions. The 42-year-old is a free agent after quitting Velez Sarsfield earlier this year. Real hold talks with Inter over ...Full Story »