Under-fire Erik ten Hag was frustrated by some risible Manchester United defending in a chaotic Europa League clash that looked set to end in a humiliating loss in Porto until Harry Maguire’s late leveller.Sunday’s shambolic 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham increased the focus on the Dutch manager, whose side flew out of the blocks in Portugal as Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund struck...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag accepts Manchester United must do better than squandering a 2-0 lead after Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header salvaged a 3-3 draw away to Porto in the Europa League.United were in need of a response from Sunday’s humiliating 3-0 Premier League defeat by Tottenham at Old Trafford.It had looked like they would get one after racing into a 2-0 lead inside the opening 20 mi...Full Story »

Philippe Clement was left ruing two early missed chances to “put fire in the stands” in Rangers’ “very harsh” 4-1 Europa League defeat to Lyon at Ibrox.Skipper James Tavernier and wide-man Vaclav Cerny passed up good opportunities to give the home side the lead before 19-year-old Belgian Malick Fofana curled in the opener from 12 yards after 10 minutes.Gers midfield...Full Story »

Rangers found lively Lyon too hot to handle in a 4-1 Europa League drubbing at Ibrox.Philippe Clement’s side missed two good chances before 19-year-old Belgian Malick Fofana curled in the opener after 10 minutes which began an exacting night for the home side.Gers midfielder Tom Lawrence did level in the 14th minute but captain Alexandre Lacazette restored the French side’s lead five...Full Story »

Chelsea emphasised the depth of talent available to head coach Enzo Maresca as their second-string XI eased to a stylish 4-2 win over Gent at Stamford Bridge to kick-off their Conference League campaign.The Italian changed his entire starting team from Saturday’s win over Brighton and there was a palpable sense of players desperate to stake their claim to a regular starting berth.Defender ...Full Story »

Interim boss Liam Fox praised Hearts for the resilience they showed to grind down Dinamo Minsk as they eked out their first competitive win in almost five months in their Europa Conference League opener in Azerbaijan.The Edinburgh side – without a victory in any of their previous 10 matches this term – had not inflicted defeat on an opponent since beating Dundee in on May 11 in the t...Full Story »

Super sub Harry Maguire’s stoppage-time header saved Manchester United’s blushes and potentially Erik ten Hag’s job as the Europa League clash with Porto ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw.Four days after their 3-0 home humiliation at the hands of Tottenham, the Red Devils put criticism of the players and their under-fire manager to the side with an impressive start in Portugal.Goal...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou saluted his four teenage starters after they helped Tottenham to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros in the Europa League, but is not ready to dub them ‘Ange’s Angels’ yet.Four players aged 19 or under were named in the Spurs line-up in Budapest with full debuts handed to academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear, but the duo brushed off their inexp...Full Story »

Brennan Johnson scored for a fifth consecutive match to help a youthful Tottenham secure a hard-fought 2-1 win at Ferencvaros in the Europa League.Ange Postecoglou named four teenagers in his line-up in Budapest and it was an excellent run by 17-year-old Mikey Moore on his full debut which created Pape Sarr’s 23rd-minute opener.It was Sarr’s second goal in the competition and after S...Full Story »

Substitute Yan Dhanda scored a last-gasp winner as managerless Hearts came from behind to claim their first competitive victory of the season in their Europa Conference League opener against Dinamo Minsk in Azerbaijan.The Edinburgh side had failed to win any of their previous 10 matches this term and looked like they could be set for another frustrating night when Stephen Alfred put the Belarusi...Full Story »

Larne’s debut in major European competition ended with a 3-0 Europa Conference League defeat against Norwegian hosts Molde.Having become the first Irish League club to make the group stage of a major European tournament, Larne found it a tough baptism.They acquitted themselves well during the first half, and it ended 0-0 despite Molde edging possession and territory.But the second period p...Full Story »

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Atletico eye Chelsea's Chilwell as potential January signing Atletico Madrid are showing "strong interest" in Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell, according to reports by Ekrem Konur. 🚨🆕 #TransferNews Atletico Madrid is showing strong interest in Chelsea’s left-back Ben Chilwell and is keen on a potential deal in January. ▪️Atletico’s coach, Diego Simeone, is eager to strengthen h...Full Story »

Aston Villa star Jhon Duran has already caught the eye of top European clubs, and his uncle, Oswaldo Duran, has expressed hopes that the 20-year-old will one day join Real Madrid. Duran signed for Aston Villa from Chicago Fire in January 2023 for £14.75m, with an additional £3.3m in potential add-ons. He scored 8 goals last season and has already netted 4 goals in 6 league appearances...Full Story »

Under-fire Erik ten Hag says Manchester United must use their "madness" at Sunday's Tottenham humiliation as motivation in their bid to turn things around. The Dutchman's third season in charge has begun in alarming fashion, with the 3-0 Old Trafford humbling by Spurs increasing the pressure on his position and noise around the club. Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag Defiant Ten Hag said...Full Story »

Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi has said he has no regrets over his decision to turn down a move to Liverpool in the summer. The 25-year-old was Liverpool's top choice in defensive midfield but despite their lengthy pursuit, Zubimendi opted to remain at the club he's spent his entire career at. La Real have endured a difficult start in LaLiga this season with just two wins ...Full Story »

Football fans were treated to an eyeful as the 'world's hottest cop' walked in front of a stand in her uniform - but she warned supporters shouldn't look or they'll "go blind" Football fans got more than eyeful as stunning officer Alexa Narvaez patrolled the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero. Based in Cali, Colombia, the jaw-dropping officer, 28, shared a video on Instagram of her walking in f...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: Bonnie Blue says that while her team struggled to score, one husband didn't at half time. She and her friend Sophie took a lucky fella off to enjoy the game more than most Bonnie Blue and Sophie gave one football fan a half time show he'll never forget (Image: Supplied) A saucy model says she went to a football match with her dad but snuck off at half time to bonk a fan. Bonnie Blu...Full Story »

Eva Murati, who has been dubbed as the Albanian Laura Woods, left fans almost speechless as she donned a figure-hugging grey dress while presenting the Champions League Eva Murati presents the Champions League in Albania (Image: evamurati/Instagram) Eva Murati, who has been dubbed as the Albanian Laura Woods, wowed fans with her Champions League outfit. The stunner, 29, who covers Europe's pr...Full Story »

Unai Emery praised Jhon Duran after the striker sent himself into Aston Villa folklore by scoring the winning goal against Bayern Munich.Duran’s 79th-minute goal saw Villa produce a memorable repeat of their famous 1982 European Cup final victory over the German club as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.The Colombian continued his role of super sub, with a 79th-minute stri...Full Story »

Head coach Arne Slot insists he wants to be remembered for “more special things” than setting the record for the best start by a Liverpool boss.The Dutchman became the first at the club to win eight of his first nine matches after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Bologna which maintained their 100 per cent Champions League record.“I don’t draw many conclusions from that but...Full Story »

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom praised Milutin Osmajic after the forward notched a brace in the 3-0 win over Watford as North End await the outcome of his charge of biting an opponent.Osmajic made his first Championship start of the season in the contest at Deepdale six days on from being charged by the Football Association over his alleged biting of Blackburn defender Owen Beck during the 0-0 ...Full Story »

Liam Manning described booing from home fans as “disappointing and unhelpful” after his Bristol City team had failed to break down a well-organised Sheffield Wednesday side in a goalless draw.Visiting centre-back Di’Shon Bernard excelled as defences won out in a game of few chances that saw Owls goalkeeper James Beadle make the two best saves – from an Anis Mehmeti header...Full Story »

Manager Narcis Pelach revealed a chat with four-goal hero Tom Cannon was key to his striker’s stunning display in Stoke’s 6-1 Championship win over Portsmouth.Cannon was substituted at half-time in City’s 2-0 defeat at Middlesbrough on Saturday but the Leicester loanee justified his starting role with two goals in each half as he became the first Stoke player to score four time...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder revealed a “colourful” half-time team-talk had the desired effect in his side’s 1-0 home win against Swansea.The Blades extended their unbeaten Championship start to eight matches and kept a fifth straight clean sheet as Swansea defender Josh Tymon’s first-half own goal just before the break proved decisive.“One-nil to the Arsenal,...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah’s timely late intervention made sure of a victorious return of the Champions League to Anfield as Liverpool beat Bologna 2-0.Alexis Mac Allister’s first goal in Europe’s elite club competition gave the Reds an 11th-minute lead against the debutants, but the night was far from straightforward for the hosts.However, for the ninth time in as many Champions League app...Full Story »

Aston Villa produced a memorable repeat of their famous European Cup final victory over Bayern Munich as they won 1-0 in the Champions League at Villa Park.Villa beat the German club 42 years ago to lift Europe’s biggest prize when Peter Withe was the hero in Rotterdam.Jhon Duran was the matchwinner this time as he continued his role of super sub, with a 79th-minute strike his fifth goal a...Full Story »

Di’Shon Bernard starred in a resolute defence as Sheffield Wednesday defied heavy Bristol City pressure to earn a battling 0-0 draw in the Championship.The centre-back was outstanding in a game of few clear chances, which ended in frustration for Liam Manning’s Robins and relief for the massed ranks of travelling Wednesday fans.City had the better of the exchanges for much of the mat...Full Story »

Sheffield United extended their unbeaten Sky Bet Championship start and climbed up to third place after beating Swansea 1-0 at Bramall Lane.Swansea defender Josh Tymon’s first-half own goal proved decisive, while the Blades also hit the woodwork twice in the second period as they secured their fifth league win of the season.The visitors were left to rue a glaring miss by on-loan Brentford ...Full Story »

Tom Cannon scored four goals as Stoke thrashed Portsmouth 6-1 to give new boss Narcis Pelach an emphatic first Championship win as Potters boss.The on-loan Leicester striker had not previously scored in the league since his double for the Foxes on New Year’s Day.But he netted his first two goals for the club and Sam Gallagher also opened his account as City led 3-1 at half-time.And, as Cit...Full Story »

Milutin Osmajic scored twice as Preston moved out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone with a 3-0 win over Watford at Deepdale.Osmajic, last week charged by the Football Association with biting an opponent, responded to being brought into the starting line-up by boss Paul Heckingbottom by putting the hosts ahead eight minutes after the break, before adding a second in the 65th minute.A su...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   More fond memories for Xabi Alonso facing Milan   It’s been 21 years since Cristiano Ronaldo made his Champions League debut   Luke Shaw is injured again   Lionel Messi is The Only One Left from THAT Legendary Barça Team..   BREAKING: Andrés Iniesta has DECIDED to RETIRE from Professional Football at the age...Full Story »

QUEEN of Pop Madonna was singing the Blues on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. The music icon cheered on Chelsea as they took on Brighton in the Premier League. The pop queen joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris at Chelsea vs Brighton Madonna, 66, joined rumoured boyfriend Akeem Morris, 28, to watch a goal blitz from Cole Palmer. The 7-time Grammy Award winner watched on as the Three Lions star ...Full Story »

'Britain's most hated woman' has weighed in on Kyle Walker's fragile marriage to Annie Kilner and said her reported demand for £15million is "desperate". Former glamour model Carla Bellucci, 42, called the controversial relationship a "total s**tshow" and encouraged WAG Annie to run for the hills. The glamorous social media influencer did not hold back She offered her thoughts after it w...Full Story »

DECLAN RICE kept Arsenal fans guessing during Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSG. Supporters were convinced the Gunners midfielder handed teammate Riccardo Calafiori a VAPE during the contest at the Emirates. Fans spotted Declan Rice giving teammate Riccardo Calafiori an object during Arsenal's win over PSG The Arsenal defender took the item moments after being booked Rice and Calafio...Full Story »

Simone Inzaghi is the bookies favourite to replace Erik ten Hag, but Ruud van Nistelrooy has growing support within the dressing room and is popular with players and fans Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could be replaced by his coach Ruud van Nistelrooy (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images) Manchester United players would welcome Ruud van Nistelrooy becoming their next manager ...Full Story »

Liverpool are reportedly set to challenge Manchester United to the signing of defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton. Man Utd had Branthwaite bids rejected Liverpool could make January offer Centre-back may be Van Dijk's replacement WHAT HAPPENED?Liverpool are eager to sign the centre-back from their Merseyside rivals in January, the Daily Mail reports. The Reds were said to be conside...Full Story »

Victor Osimhen has argued that he has a market value of at least €100 million despite being unable to land a big move in the summer transfer window. Osimhen was linked to top European teams Was loaned to Galatasaray from Napoli Insists he is still worth big transfer fee WHAT HAPPENED?The Nigerian striker's heroics at Napoli saw him attract interest from Europe's top teams and a big...Full Story »

Man Utd could go in for Barca target Williams Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams has emerged as a key target for Manchester United, according to Fichajes. The 22-year-old winger enjoyed a standout 2023-24 season, scoring eight goals and providing 19 assists, and played a pivotal role in helping Spain win Euro 2024. Williams, who has a release clause of €58 million, has attracted intere...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Charlie Adam hailed a magnificent performance after watching his side thrash high-flying Walsall 6-2 at the Bescot Stadium.Walsall missed the chance to move top of League Two and saw their 100 per cent home record come to an end following a sensational second half from the Cod Army which yielded five goals.The Saddlers twice led through Harry Williams and Jamille Matt but Ronan Co...Full Story »

Grant McCann felt it was a case of patience paying dividends for his Doncaster side as they returned to winning ways against Barrow.Harry Clifton’s deft 81st-minute volley saw Rovers end a run of three league matches without victory as they deservedly took the points.Rovers enjoyed the lion’s share of attacking play but struggled to create clear-cut chances for much of the game until...Full Story »

Andy Woodman was satisfied with Bromley’s hard-earned draw against Chesterfield declaring that was more like the Bromley side he wanted to see.An early Olufela Olomola strike had given Bromley the lead but Will Grigg’s double ensured the Spireites went into the half-time interval ahead.That lead did not last as Michael Cheek, League Two’s top scorer, turned home from a couple y...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey guided MK Dons to their first away win since April but insisted he still wanted his team to perform better despite a 5-1 hammering of Harrogate.The ex-Crawley boss also registered his first victory since taking charge of the Dons, with the goals shared between Tommy Leigh, Joe White, Alex Gilbey, Connor Lemonheigh-Evans and Sonny Finch.Luke Offord also got on the scoresheet with a ...Full Story »

Lincoln head coach Michael Skubala was delighted to leave Bloomfield Road with a point after Tom Hamer’s late leveller rescued a dramatic 1-1 draw against in-form Blackpool.Hamer’s stoppage-time header maintained the Imps’ unbeaten away run which stretches back to January.Skubala reflected: “It was great to get a point in that way. I felt we were good second half.“I...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor praised his players for silencing his critics with a 3-2 win over Charlton.Taylor came under fire from supporters as the Gas lost a fourth game in a row when Wycombe won 2-1 at the Memorial Stadium at the weekend.But he paid tribute to his team as they bounced back in style and eased the pressure on his shoulders.“The way it unfolded at the weekend was a ...Full Story »

Stockport boss Dave Challinor believes his side were not at their best when they brushed aside Shrewsbury 2-0 at the Croud Meadow.The Hatters’ victory means they remain undefeated on their travels in the league and maintained their record of scoring in every game so far this season.Shrewsbury’s poor start continues, with the Shrews’ only victory coming at home to Leyton Orient ...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Daniel Farke was pleased to maintain his unbeaten record against former club Norwich as the Championship clash at Carrow Road ended in a 1-1 draw.Farke’s side picked up a league double against the Canaries last season while a draw in the first leg of the play-off semi-final was followed by a thumping 4-0 win at Elland Road.The latest meeting between the two sides was an en...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy felt his Swindon side showed great character to take a point in a battling 1-1 draw with Tranmere at Prenton Park.The Robins came from a goal down to snatch a valuable point as their wait for a first away win of the season continues.Kennedy said: “I thought the result was very positive for a number of reasons.“Clearly you’re always disappointed to go a goal down in...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins hailed his side’s 3-0 win over Blackburn as the Sky Blues ended Rovers’ unbeaten start to the Sky Bet Championship season.Robins’ men had won just one of their seven previous matches this season, but goals from Jake Bidwell, Haji Wright and Brandon Thomas-Asante secured Coventry a much-needed victory.Robins said: “It was a great win, much need...Full Story »

Rob Edwards admitted Luton are in a difficult moment after they threw away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Oxford in their Championship clash at Kenilworth Road.Jordan Clark scored early and Tom Krauss went on to double the hosts’ lead in the first half.But Oxford fought back through a long-range strike from Tyler Goodrham on the stroke of half-time and Ruben Rodrigues’ finish early...Full Story »

Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson blamed “schoolboy” defending for his side’s 3-0 defeat at Wigan.On-loan Nottingham Forest striker Dale Taylor opened the scoring inside 11 minutes and, after England Under-21 goalkeeper Sam Tickle somehow denied Posh an instant leveller with a point-blank save from Kwame Poku, Taylor added his second goal four minutes after the restart.Callum M...Full Story »

Burton head coach Mark Robinson apologised to the club’s travelling supporters after his side’s poor display in their 3-1 League One defeat at Reading.A Chem Campbell double gave the Royals a 2-0 half-time lead, which Sam Smith turned into 3-0 in the 82nd minute before Danilo Orsi’s goal for Albion two minutes later was a mere consolation.In a meagre crowd of just 8,774 at the ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola picked out a number of players for praise after his Manchester City team eased to a 4-0 Champions League victory over Slovan Bratislava.Early goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Phil Foden set the 2023 winners on course for a comfortable victory in Slovakia before second-half efforts from Erling Haaland and James McAtee added gloss to Tuesday’s scoreline.Foden’s contribution ...Full Story »

Birmingham manager Chris Davies insisted his strikers will not worry about missing chances after they beat Huddersfield 1-0 at St Andrew’s.Alfie May’s 63rd-minute tap-in made it seven straight league wins to go five points clear at the top of League One against a team relegated with them in May.May’s fifth goal of the season, set up by striker partner Jay Stansfield, made it Bl...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt felt his side were back to their best during Tuesday’s 4-2 victory over Northampton.Bolton dominated from the moment John McAtee fired them into a sixth-minute lead, with George Thomason making it two midway through the first half.Eoin Toal added a third after the break and Dion Charles scored a fourth before stoppage-time headers from Tom Eaves and Jon Guthrie gave N...Full Story »

Caretaker Cardiff manager Omer Riza summed up the overriding sense of relief after ending the worst league start in the club’s 125-year history.Championship basement boys Cardiff won their first league game of the season at the eighth attempt with a 1-0 win over Millwall at the Cardiff City Stadium.Perry Ng scored only the third league goal of the season for Cardiff, who are now bottom of ...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes admitted his side paid the price for not scoring during a lively start in their 3-1 defeat at home to Hull.Tigers goalkeeper Ivor Pandur made three superb saves before first-half goals from Cody Drameh and Christian Bedia put the visitors 2-0 up.Nicolas Madsen pulled a goal back for Rangers with a penalty shortly before the interval, but Liam Millar’s second-half g...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough felt his side’s 2-0 victory at Crawley felt better than the triumph over Northampton by the same scoreline last Saturday.The Stags moved up to third in League One with a fourth successive win thanks to Lee Gregory’s early strike and a stoppage-time clincher from substitute Ben Waine.Clough reckoned the Stags were thoroughly good value for maximum points an...Full Story »

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hoping an “instantly forgettable” Carabao Cup victory over AFC Wimbledon can spark another long run in the competition.The Magpies, who made the final two seasons ago, edged past the League Two side with a 1-0 third round win at St James’ Park to set up a home showdown with Chelsea, but were less than clinical.Howe said: “I’d probably ag...Full Story »