Dominic Solanke opened his account for Tottenham to earn a much-needed 3-1 home win over Brentford.After Ange Postecoglou’s team had narrowly avoided an early Carabao Cup exit at Coventry on Wednesday, they conceded after 22 seconds to Brentford through Bryan Mbeumo.However, Solanke levelled in the eighth minute before Brennan Johnson made it goals in back-to-back matches after his recent ...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney was dealt a reality check as his Plymouth side fell to a 1-0 defeat away to West Brom.The win did not come easy for Carlos Corberan’s side, who were frustrated after thrice being denied by the post in the first half.A week after a memorable victory at home to high-flying Sunderland, Rooney’s side were reminded of their poor start to the season – despite putting in ...Full Story »

Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali put aside their reported spat over ownership of the club to visit Enzo Maresca and his players following their 3-0 win over West Ham, as the head coach insisted both men were “all happy” with a comprehensive victory full of style and energy.The pair congratulated the team together inside the dressing room at the London Stadium ...Full Story »

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook spoke of his frustration with the “fans’ reaction” during the 1-1 draw at home to Cheltenham.The Spireites took the lead when Dilan Markanday scored in the 27th minute before Cheltenham’s Arkell Jude-Boyd equalised after 57 minutes.Cook said he was “frustrated by the fans’ reaction”, adding: “We’ve got lads maki...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell feels there is a lot more to come from his young side, despite the ease with which they accounted for Stevenage in League One.The Grecians were 2-0 winners at St James Park, with goals from Ed Francis and Kamari Doyle, and they could easily have won by more, such was the dominance they enjoyed.“I’m pleased with the win, but I think we could play better,&r...Full Story »

Port Vale manager Darren Moore praised his side’s “fighting attitude” after two last-gasp goals secured a point with a 2-2 draw at winless Accrington.Stanley seemed to be coasting when Shaun Whalley curled a strike into the far corner of the net on 29 minutes.It was 2-0 on 43 minutes when Whalley’s corner found Donald Love who thumped a header past Connor Ripley.The Valia...Full Story »

Millwall boss Neil Harris was determined to adopt a positive attitude after his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw at QPR.Michael Frey equalised for Rangers five minutes before half-time after Duncan Watmore had opened the scoring.The Lions were the better team yet were unable to find a second goal.But Harris said: “Glass half-full; a dominant display, really good with the ball and created ...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup felt his side played their best football since his summer arrival in the emphatic 4-1 win over Watford at Carrow Road.Callum Doyle gave Norwich an early lead and Borja Sainz restored their advantage on the stroke of half-time after Ryan Andrews had equalised for the Hornets.Marcelino Nunez made it a two-goal cushion before substitute Ben Chrisene provided ...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris hailed teenager Chris Rigg after seeing him fire Sunderland to derby victory over Middlesbrough.The 17-year-old’s audacious back-heeled finish sealed a 1-0 win for Le Bris’ young team at the Stadium of Light and further enhanced his blossoming reputation.Asked if it was easy to forget how young Rigg is, the Sunderland boss said: “I don’t think that age is a ...Full Story »

Wigan boss Shaun Maloney was the happier of the two managers as his side earned a point in a dour lunchtime 0-0 stalemate at Lincoln.Chances were at a premium, with Latics midfielder Thelo Aasgard going closest with a second-half header that hit a post.But it was a fourth away point and second clean sheet in two matches for Wigan, with Maloney pleased to come away with a share of the spoils.&ldq...Full Story »

Chesterfield kept their unbeaten home record this season alive despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Cheltenham in League Two.Dilan Markanday scored for the hosts with Arkell Jude-Boyd on target for Cheltenham.Cheltenham’s best chance in the first half came from an early set-piece from Tom Young, which forced a near-post save from keeper Ryan Boot.Chesterfield’s goal came in the 27th m...Full Story »