Leaders Stockport draw again as Bradford earn point in Valley Parade stalemate
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
League Two leaders Stockport made it back-to-back away draws over Christmas with another point at Bradford.Dave Challinor’s side have now lost just once in 20 games after a goalless stalemate at Valley Parade in front of a 19,657 crowd, the match going ahead after passing an early-evening pitch inspection.Nick Powell saw two shots charged down from Stockport’s first corner before Ibo...Full Story »
Jonny Howson atones for penalty miss with Middlesbrough’s winner
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Jonny Howson scored the winner moments after missing a penalty to give Middlesbrough a 2-1 victory over Huddersfield at the John Smith’s Stadium.Both sides missed chances in the first period when it looked easier to score, firstly the visitors came close when Isaiah Jones fluffed his lines from close range before Josh Koroma hit the woodwork in front of an open goal for Town.Second-half su...Full Story »
Port Vale ease to win over Blackpool
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Port Vale returned to winning ways in League One with a 3-0 victory over Blackpool.Ben Garrity’s opener was added to after half-time by James Wilson and Nathan Smith for a first win in three matches.CJ Hamilton’s early attempt was thwarted by Vale stopper Connor Ripley, while Vale’s Uche Ikpeazu lashed wide before 10 minutes.Jordan Rhodes beat the offside trap but not Ripley as...Full Story »
Max Stryjek earns a Wycombe a point in goalless draw with Leyton Orient
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Wycombe were indebted to goalkeeper Max Stryjek as they picked up a point with a 0-0 draw against Leyton Orient at Brisbane Road.The Chairboys arrived having endured a miserable lack of form of late that had left them with just five points from the last 33 available and without a league win since September.They owed their point to Stryjek, who pulled off two outstanding saves from Orient full-ba...Full Story »
Chris Martin at the double as Bristol Rovers snatch victory over Charlton
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Veteran striker Chris Martin came off the bench to secure Bristol Rovers a 2-1 victory over Charlton with a stunning double – including a stoppage-time winner – at the Memorial Stadium.Charlton began brightly and Alfie May almost opened the scoring after two minutes but his curling shot thudded against the crossbar with goalkeeper Matthew Cox well beaten.But Rovers gradually gained t...Full Story »
Swindon hold on to beat Forest Green after late penalty drama
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Troy Deeney is still awaiting his first win in charge of Forest Green after Mathew Stevens missed a stoppage-time penalty in their 2-1 defeat to Swindon in League Two.Daniel Kemp’s brace had the Robins ahead going into eight minutes of added time.And they held on for a first win in five games as goalkeeper Lewis Ward saved Stevens’ spot-kick.Swindon took the lead 11 minutes into the ...Full Story »
Marvin Johnson nets winner as 10-man Sheff Wed hold on for Preston victory
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
A clinical first-half strike from Marvin Johnson proved enough as 10-man Sheffield Wednesday edged to a 1-0 victory at Preston.The Owls, who remain rooted in the Championship drop zone, were forced to defend for their lives in the second half.They were reduced to 10 men when George Byers saw red late on but Wednesday held on to seal a potentially precious fourth victory in seven matches.In drivi...Full Story »
Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo give Bolton win at Fleetwood
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Second-half goals from Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo gave Bolton a well-deserved 2-0 win at Fleetwood.The visitors dominated throughout in atrocious conditions on the coast but had to wait until the 49th minute to lead, then seeing out the victory with little resistance and sealing it with a late goal from Adeboyejo.Title challengers Bolton made all the running in the first half but failed t...Full Story »
Tom Bradshaw goal helps Millwall further clear of trouble with win over Norwich
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Tom Bradshaw’s first-half strike helped Millwall extend their unbeaten run to four Championship matches with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Norwich at The Den.The Lions striker netted his second goal in two games to inflict back-to-back defeats on David Wagner’s inconsistent Canaries.City dominated possession throughout the first half but went into the break behind after Bradshaw poked h...Full Story »
Wimbledon beat Colchester in eight-goal thriller
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Josh Davison and Joe Lewis’ doubles helped AFC Wimbledon move into the League Two play-off places with a thrilling 5-3 win over Colchester at Plough Lane.The visitors had led halfway through the opening 45 minutes but succumbed to a fifth successive away league defeat after finishing the match with 10 players.Both teams scored inside the opening seven minutes during an enthralling first ha...Full Story »
Grimsby post maiden away win against struggling Salford
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Grimsby claimed a first away win of the season with a 3-0 victory over managerless Salford at the Peninsula Stadium.Harry Clifton’s strike sent the Mariners in a goal up at the break before Toby Mullarkey and Danny Rose struck in the second half.Salford’s Matthew Lund and Grimsby’s Niall Maher both hit shots against the woodwork in the early stages.Clifton then came up with the...Full Story »
Liam Cullen rescues late point for Swansea at Coventry
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Liam Cullen’s stoppage-time free-kick earned managerless Swansea a 2-2 draw at Coventry.The Swans had earlier been ahead through Liam Walsh’s first goal in almost four years, before Haji Wright and Ellis Simms put Coventry 2-1 in front.Swansea had been thrashed 5-0 by former head coach Russell Martin and Southampton on Boxing Day, but Cullen fired in a last-gasp set-piece to give his...Full Story »
League One leaders Portsmouth held to goalless draw at Exeter
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth had to settle for a point as their disappointing festive form continued with a goalless draw at struggling Exeter.Pompey created the first chance of the match when former Exeter man Jack Sparkes was played in on the left, but his shot was saved by Vili Sinisalo.Dion Rankine was also off target with a header from a well-worked corner routine for the home side...Full Story »
Russell Martin hopes Rishi Sunak enjoyed the show as Saints see off Plymouth
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Russell Martin hopes Prime Minister Rishi Sunak enjoyed the show his Southampton side put on as they beat Plymouth 2-1.Saints fan Sunak celebrated from the stands as Carlos Alcaraz and Che Adams helped the south coast side go a 17th match unbeaten to bolster their automatic promotion credentials.Martin, who has been a member of the Green Party, said: “I hope he enjoyed himself just like an...Full Story »
MK Dons keep up play-off chase with win over Crawley
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Joe Tomlinson’s early goal set MK Dons on their way to a fourth straight victory in League Two as they defeated Crawley 2-0 at Stadium MK.Crawley, who had Laurence Maguire sent off late on after Alex Gilbey’s clincher, will rue spurning a string of big chances during the game.MK Dons were ahead after just two minutes when Max Dean produced a superb pass to put Tomlinson through and h...Full Story »
Stevenage-Cambridge postponed after power cut
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
The Sky Bet League One match between Stevenage and Cambridge was called off on Friday night due to a power cut.Some fans were already in the Lamex Stadium when the lights went out prior to the 7.45pm kick off, with Cambridge’s social media accounts reporting more were stranded outside due to the power outage affecting the turnstiles.At 8.19pm Stevenage announced the match had been “c...Full Story »
Josh Magennis on target as Wigan see off Carlisle
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Wigan secured a first Sky Bet League One victory in five thanks to a comprehensive 2-0 victory over rock-bottom Carlisle at the DW Stadium.The visitors – backed by an incredible travelling support of more than 4,000 – were bruised aside by a Wigan side who hit a post inside two minutes thanks to Liam Morrison.Josh Magennis opened the scoring in the 16th minute from the penalty spot a...Full Story »
Che Adams on target as Southampton beat Plymouth in Championship
Posted Saturday, December 30, 2023 by PA
Che Adams and Carlos Alcaraz netted as Southampton continued their assault on the Sky Bet Championship automatic places by beating Plymouth 2-1 at St Mary’s.Alcaraz’s and Adams’ second-half strikes were also given an official seal of approval as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak – a Southampton fan – celebrated them from the stands.Ryan Hardie pulled one back in stoppage t...Full Story »
Glamorous footballer Madelene Wright leaves little to the imagination in festive lingerie sending fans into meltdown
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MADELENE WRIGHT sent fans into a meltdown wearing sexy festive lingerie.
The glamorous footballer left little to the imagination in the social media post.
Wright plays her football for Leyton Orient and often wows with her followers with pictures.
In a recent post, she advertised her OnlyFans account alongside a snap of herself.
Madelene put on festive lingerie as she posed on her knees in...Full Story »
LaLiga stars in awkward love triangle as former Spain ace's ex-wife shares loved up snaps with Mason Greenwood team-mate
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
TWO LaLiga stars have found themselves in a love triangle with an influencer.
Athletic Bilbao legend Iker Muniain's ex-wife is now dating Getafe star Luis Milla.
Andrea Sesma was in a relationship with Muniain for several years and they have two kids together.
The couple tied the knot in 2017 but went their separate ways four years into the marriage.
Not much is known about their separatio...Full Story »
Jack Grealish's family 'feared being held hostage' in home robbery for 'ewellery
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Manchester City ace Jack Grealish's family "feared they were being held hostage" in a home burglary that saw them robbed of more than £1million worth of goods.
England winger Grealish was away on duty with the Premier League champions at Everton when the burglary is understood to have taken place on Wednesday. A source close to the family told The Sun: "The family are really shaken. The ...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - (2nd)Arsenal 0-2 West Ham
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by 7M Sport
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(2nd)Arsenal 0-2 West Ham
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Pep Guardiola has announced Erling Haaland’s return date after injury
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has announced Erling Haaland is still not training with the team as he continues to recover from an injury.
The Premier League top scorer travelled with the team to Saudi Arabia for the Club World Cup but did not take part in the tournament.
He continued individual rehab as he aims to make a comeback inn January.
The Norwegian striker missed Man City...Full Story »
Benfica eyeing defender Alvaro Fernandez
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United defender Alvaro Fernandez may be the subject of transfer interest.
The left-back is out on loan at Granada in Spain, where he is having a solid season.
Fernandez has played 13 games and five from the start, but is not a regular in La Liga.
Per O Jogo, Benfica in Portugal are sufficiently impressed with his progress as a senior pro.
The youngster could earn a permanent mov...Full Story »
Chelsea considering January move for Aston Villa ace as Reece James replacement
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move for 26-year-old Polish international Matty Cash from Aston Villa during the January transfer window.
The Blues are reportedly seeking a right-back, and Cash has caught their attention as a potential target, per 90min.
Matty Cash, the 26-year-old right-back, has been a regular feature for Aston Villa over the past three years. While he has experienced...Full Story »
Bad news for Man Utd and Real Madrid! Benfica confirm they will not let top targets Joao Neves and Antonio Silva leave in January window
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Goal.com
Manchester United and Real Madrid have been dealt transfer blows after Benfica confirmed they will not be selling two wonderkids in January.
United and Madrid suffer transfer blow
Targets Neves and Silva not for sale
Benfica boss rules out January departures
WHAT HAPPENED?United have been linked with 19-year-old midfielder Joao Neves, who reportedly has a €100 million (£87m/...Full Story »
USMNT star to replace Ivan Toney? Brentford enter negotiations with striker Brandon Vazquez as FC Cincinnati man rules out Mexico transfer
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Goal.com
Brentford have entered negotiations for USMNT striker and FC Cincinnati star Brandon Vazquez.
Brentford enter negotiations for Vazquez
USMNT star to leave MLS
Bees fear losing Ivan Toney in January
WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fernando Esquivel, the Bees are buzzing over Vazquez. Despite having England international Ivan Toney returning to the pitch from suspension in January, they're read...Full Story »
LLOR BLIMEY Tottenham legend Hugo Lloris closing in on transfer exit after being axed as captain by Ange Postecoglou
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
HUGO LLORIS is in advanced talks over a move to MLS outfit Los Angeles FC.
The former France captain, who turned 37 on Boxing Day, has been at Tottenham for 11 years.
Hugo Lloris is set to leave Tottenham after over a decade in North London Credit: PA
But he has not featured at all this season following the signing of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli in June.
He had options to leave ...Full Story »
NOU HOME Barcelona scout Mason Greenwood for third successive game in major hint they’ll make summer transfer for Man Utd striker
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
BARCELONA are determined to land Mason Greenwood - and have sent scouts to his last three matches.
Representatives of the Spanish giants have reported that the Manchester United forward is “tailor-made” for the Nou Camp.
Barcelona want to sign Mason Greenwood Credit: EPA
A source said: “Barcelona are hugely interested in Greenwood, and are determined to bring him in.
“...Full Story »
Wrexham director opens up on transfer approach with Liverpool comparison
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Wrexham AFC are looking to secure successive promotions after finally returning to the Football League last year, with the Welsh club competing near the top of League Two.
Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham can afford to act differently to clubs like Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
Wrexham director Humphrey Ker believes Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s backing has allowed the Welsh club more freedom to a...Full Story »
Transfer news: Man Utd Greenwood £40m bid, Arsenal eye Bayern ace, Chelsea done deal
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by Express.co.uk
With less than a week to go until the January transfer window opens, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are among the Premier League sides preparing for a busy month of negotiations.
The vast majority of clubs are currently struggling with mounting injury problems, and the January window therefore comes at the ideal time for squads to be bolstered and depth concerns to be rectified.
Newc...Full Story »
Tired Tottenham’s off night ‘understandable’ – Ange Postecoglou
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA
Ange Postecoglou defended his “tired” Tottenham team after they were blown away in a six-goal thriller at Brighton.Joao Pedro struck a brace of penalties while Jack Hinshelwood and Pervis Estupinan produced fine strikes in a well deserved 4-2 victory for Roberto De Zerbi’s men.While Alejo Veliz and Ben Davies scored in the final 10 minutes, Spurs were second best for much of th...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta bemoans Arsenal’s display in both boxes after home loss to West Ham
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA
Mikel Arteta admitted his side came up short in both boxes as Arsenal slumped to defeat to West Ham to miss out on regaining top spot in the Premier League.The Gunners remain behind Liverpool as they lost 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on what Arteta conceded was one of the most frustrating nights of his four-year tenure as Arsenal boss.Tomas Soucek’s opener – awarded after the VAR coul...Full Story »
Arsenal lose to West Ham and miss chance to return to Premier League summit
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA
Arsenal missed the chance to return to the top of the Premier League as they slipped to a disappointing defeat to West Ham amid more VAR controversy.The Gunners needed victory to replace Liverpool at the summit but lost 2-0 on a night where Hammers boss David Moyes finally landed a victory at the Emirates Stadium.West Ham lost Kurt Zouma ahead of the game and Lucas Paqueta after just over half a...Full Story »
Joao Pedro on the spot as Brighton thump Tottenham
Posted Friday, December 29, 2023 by PA
Tottenham’s Premier League revival was halted in emphatic fashion after two Joao Pedro penalties and a stunning strike from Pervis Estupinan helped injury-hit Brighton record a thumping 4-2 win.Spurs arrived at the Amex Stadium seeking a fourth successive top-flight success to reclaim fourth spot from reigning champions Manchester City.But the north London club were ripped apart as Pedro&r...Full Story »
'Aston Villa's sexiest fan' Alexia Grace jiggles bum in Santa outfit for thirsty followers
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Alexia Grace was feeling both festive and cheeky as she bent over in front of the Christmas tree to give her Instagram followers a virtual gift
Alexia Grace donned a Santa costume before Christmas Day (Image: Instagram/itsalexiagrace)
Aston Villa fan Alexia Grace cheekily jiggled her bum in a skimpy Santa outfit as a Christmas treat for her fans.
The adult star-turned-influencer boxer, 25, ha...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd & Chelsea BFF
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Man City with a second-half comeback to defeat Everton 3-1
Chelsea fans watching Noni Madueke get his moment
Jackson : Don't leave me bro
Man Utd & Chelsea BFF
Jackson : Don't leave me
MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE WON A FOOTBALL MATCH!
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JINGLE BARBELLS Reshmin Chowdhury treats fans to post-Christmas gym workout video as TNT Sports host shows off toned midriff
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
RESHMIN CHOWDHURY left fans stunned as she hit the gym and showed off her figure.
Many choose to relax over the Christmas period - but not the TNT Sports host.
Reshmin Chowdhury wowed in her gym outfit Credit: Instagram @reshmintv
Reshmin works for TNT Sports Credit: Instagram @reshmintv
Reshmin always finds time in her busy schedule to keep in shape and she posted a snap of herself working ...Full Story »
Fans think Lionel Messi's wife is bikini WAG sharing hot tub with team-mate at Christmas
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
There was confusion amongst fans when what looked to be Lionel Messi's wife Antonella Roccuzzo could be seen cosying up to one of his team-mates while wearing very little in a hot tub
Lautaro Martinez's WAG bore a scary resemblance to Lionel Messi's wife (Image: Instagram/lautaromartinez)
Footy fans were doing a double take when they thought Lionel Messi's wife was a bikini-clad WAG sharing a ...Full Story »
Exclusive: Arsenal and Chelsea tracking "one of the best talents in the world" says Romano
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
With just a few days to go until the transfer window opens for business, both Arsenal and Chelsea have cogent reasons for making moves in the first month of 2024.
The Gunners are in amongst it at the top of the table and will be fighting for every point in order to ensure that they can go one better than last year and win the Premier League title for the first time in 20 years, whilst the Blu...Full Story »
Big boost for Erik ten Hag! Mason Mount steps up injury recovery as midfielder returns to Man Utd training
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com
Erik ten Hag was given a boost on Wednesday as midfielder Mason Mount returned to training with Manchester United.
WHAT HAPPENED?Mount has not featured for the Red Devils since a substitute appearance against Luton on November 11, having been out of action with an injury. The 24-year-old stepped up his recovery in midweek by getting back on the training pitch, United confirmed on Wednesday.
...Full Story »
Newcastle make Kalvin Phillips loan their 'top priority' and set to ramp up interest in out-of-favour Man City midfielder
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com
Newcastle United are hopeful of signing Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips on loan in January as the club has made him their top target.
WHAT HAPPENED?The Magpies are yet to initiate formal talks with Manchester City over a possible move for the midfielder but they have made him the club's priority target in the upcoming January transfer window, according to The Telegraph.
Newcastle United's ...Full Story »
Messi wants ex-Man Utd defender Rojo at Inter Miami
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Ex-Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo could be in line for a move to the United States.
The Argentine is a friend of footballing legend Lionel Messi, who now plays for Inter Miami in MLS.
Messi has secured the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez for Inter in the past few months.
Continental 590 radio reports Rojo could be the next of his friends to join him for the comi...Full Story »
Liverpool plot sensational move for €90million rated attacker
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool are looking to add attacking option to their squad and Rafael Leao is the player they are looking at.
The AC Milan star is being chased by some of the biggest clubs in the world and Liverpool is one of them.
According to Francois Plateau, the Merseyside club is interested in the Portuguese star and they could consider a player-plus-cash deal and include Liverpool s...Full Story »
Man City ace Bernardo: I want Benfica return; Haaland should've won Ballon d'Or
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva admits returning to Benfica is in his career plan.
Bernardo says playing out his final days with Benfica is an ambition.
He told A Bola: "Of course I want to return and I hope it happens one day [... ], but at this moment it would be impossible because Manchester City would ask for a lot of money.
"I am a player valued at more than 50 million (euros). No P...Full Story »
Bayern Munich join Real Madrid in race to land Raphael Varane and willing to offer €20m for Man Utd defender
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com
Bayern Munich are planning a bid to sign Raphael Varane from Manchester United and are willing to pay around €20 million (£17m/$22m) for the defender.
WHAT HAPPENED?Bayern hope to strengthen at centre-back in the January transfer window and have set their sights on the France international to enhance Thomas Tuchel's options, Sport reports. The German giants have also been linked wi...Full Story »
Newcastle urged to sign former Man Utd goalkeeper David De Gea on free transfer in January by club legend Alan Shearer
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com
Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer has urged his former club to sign David de Gea in the January transfer window.
WHAT HAPPENED?The ex-Magpies star wants the club to sign a new goalkeeper and a striker in the January transfer window to bolster their squad ahead of the second phase of the season. He has recommended former Manchester United custodian and free agent De Gea's...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal lining up shock move for Bayern defender Matthijs de Ligt
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by Goal.com
Arsenal eyeing move for Bayern star in January
Arsenal are plotting a shock January move for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, according to The Athletic (via The Sun).
Mikel Arteta recently mentioned that he is keen on making new additions to the squad in the January transfer window but it remains to be seen if they manage to meet Bayern's asking price amid the club's financial constr...Full Story »
‘It was a massive game for us’ – Pep Guardiola hails Man City’s comeback victory
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes their 3-1 victory in a “massive” game at Everton will serve as a reminder to their rivals not to write them off.City arrived back from Saudi Arabia as Club World Cup winners looking to correct a record which had seen them win just once in six Premier League matches and drop off the pace in the title race.But while they were away, results...Full Story »
Mauricio Pochettino hails Chelsea match-winner Noni Madueke’s attitude
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Mauricio Pochettino praised match-winner Noni Madueke’s determination to prove his Chelsea worth after he came off the bench to score a late penalty in his side’s 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge.Roy Hodgson’s side looked like they had done enough to earn a deserved point as the game ticked into its final moments, until the result turned after a clumsy challenge m...Full Story »
Steven Naismith says Lawrence Shankland is on his way to becoming Hearts legend
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Steven Naismith believes Lawrence Shankland is well on his way to becoming a Hearts legend after his stoppage-time winner against city rivals Hibernian further endeared him to supporters.The talismanic captain overcame the disappointment of an early penalty miss to score the only goal of a tense Edinburgh derby in the third minute of time added on with what opposing manager Nick Montgomery descr...Full Story »
Derek McInnes hails Kilmarnock’s battling qualities after victory at St Mirren
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes praised his players’ battling qualities after a Marley Watkins goal sealed a 1-0 cinch Premiership win at St Mirren.The Ayrshire side moved four points clear of their vanquished opponents after keeping a clean sheet for a fourth-successive away game.And McInnes said: “We wanted ball carriers and thankfully we had a brilliant passage of play for the go...Full Story »
David Martindale ‘fairly happy’ with Livingston’s display despite dour draw
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Livingston manager David Martindale was left ruing his best side’s chance falling to defender Mikey Devlin as they fought out a goalless draw with St Johnstone.However, the Lions boss insists he was “fairly happy” with elements of his side’s display despite remaining rooted to the foot of the cinch Premiership.Midfielder Scott Pittman and striker Bruce Anderson also passe...Full Story »
Manchester City climb into top four after coming from behind to win at Everton
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Manchester City survived a testing encounter at Goodison Park as they came from behind to beat Everton 3-1 and climb back into the top four.The newly-crowned Club World Cup winners recovered from going behind to former winger Jack Harrison’s first-half goal to score twice after the break through a beauty from Phil Foden and a Julian Alvarez penalty.Late on, Bernardo Silva curled home into ...Full Story »
Thomas Frank gives his backing to Nathan Collins after defensive horror show
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Brentford boss Thomas Frank told Nathan Collins he will never have a worse match after his horror show in the 4-1 defeat against the defender’s former club Wolves.Collins arguably had his best game for Wolves – but unfortunately the centre-half left Molineux to join Brentford in June.The Bees’ record signing endured a nightmare evening, handing Wanderers two goals with terrible...Full Story »
Super-sub Noni Madueke nets late penalty as Chelsea edge win over Crystal Palace
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Chelsea needed an 89th-minute penalty from substitute Noni Madueke to edge past Crystal Palace 2-1 at Stamford Bridge and climb back into the top half of the Premier League table.It had looked like being another frustrating home outing for Mauricio Pochettino’s side for most of the second half, after Michael Olise had cancelled out Mykhailo Mudryk’s early goal with a brilliant finish...Full Story »
Marley Watkins effort enough as Kilmarnock edge narrow victory at St Mirren
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Kilmarnock strengthened their grip on fourth place in the cinch Premiership as Marley Watkins’ goal sealed a 1-0 win away to St Mirren.The first-half strike helped extend Derek McInnes’ side’s recent good run of form to four wins and a draw from their last five games.In contrast, St Mirren are in the midst of a slump that has seen them win just once in seven games, Stephen Robi...Full Story »
Livingston and St Johnstone play out dour goalless draw
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Livingston and St Johnstone battled to a goalless stalemate and a share of the spoils.It was just a second point from a possible 33 for the home side, who have now failed to win in 11 games and are four points adrift at the foot of the cinch Premiership table.With just two goals from their last 10 games, it was perhaps no surprise Livi failed to find a breakthrough during a poor 90 minutes.For S...Full Story »
Lawrence Shankland amends penalty miss with last-gasp Hearts winner at Hibernian
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Lethal Lawrence Shankland popped up with a stoppage-time winner as in-form Hearts defeated Hibernian 1-0 in a tense Edinburgh derby at Easter Road to tighten their grip on third place in the cinch Premiership.The game looked on course to end goalless after both Shankland and Hibs forward Martin Boyle missed early penalties.But the talismanic Jambos skipper sparked jubilation among the visiting s...Full Story »
Hwang Hee-chan’s brace helps Wolves to thumping win at Brentford
Posted Thursday, December 28, 2023 by PA
Hwang Hee-chan scored twice as Brentford forgot how to defend and Wolves took full advantage with a 4-1 win in west London.Hwang took his tally for the season to 11 as Wanderers followed up their Christmas Eve win over Chelsea by collecting another festive three points.It was a first victory in the capital in 15 attempts for Wolves, their last coming in a 2-0 win at Tottenham in February last ye...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - King of the forest
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by 7M Sport
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Out-of-form gang
King of the forestNewcastle 1-3 N Forrest(C Wood 45", 53",60")
Man Utd 3-2 Aston VillaComeback is real!!
Man Utd mood
RASMUS HOJLUND SCORES HIS FIRST PREMIER LEAGUE GOAL A Christmas miracle
Goalscoring drought over. Alejandro Garnacho double. Back level with Aston Villa
Tag a Man...Full Story »
Man City prepared to sign Girona dazzler Savinho
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester City are ready to buy Girona dazzler Savinho.
The young Brazilian is on-loan at Girona from Troyes, which are both owned by City Football Group (CFG), the umbrella company of Manchester City.
And transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "Understand Manchester City are discussing internally to buy Savinho and bring him back to the club next season.
"remier League and Bund...Full Story »
Kalvin Phillips posts touching pics as stunning Wag gives birth just as Man City ace prepares for January transfer away
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
KALVIN PHILLIPS celebrated Christmas Day with some touching photos after his stunning Wag partner gave birth to their baby.
Manchester City star Phillips, 28, paid tribute to childhood sweetheart Ashleigh, 27, as they announced the arrival of their first child.
The pair did not reveal the gender or name of the baby.
But Phillips gushed over his new born in a heart-warming montage of photos....Full Story »
Man Utd & Real Madrid eye Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini in January transfer window
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Atalanta star Giorgio Scalvini as Erik ten Hag seeks defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window.
Scalvini is on Man Utd's radar
Real Madrid also keen on young defender
Atalanta have no interest in selling in January
WHAT HAPPENED?According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Red Devils have set their sights on the 19-year-old ce...Full Story »
Ex-Premier League Wag and 'world's hottest woman' stuns fans in 'very festive' outfit as she celebrates Christmas
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
THE wife of a former Premier League star has stunned fans with her choice of Christmas outfit.
Viktoria Varga - the partner of ex-Southampton striker Graziano Pelle - holds the prestigious, if unofficial, title of the "world's most beautiful woman".
And the model looked sensational in her white dress as she celebrated the festive period.
Viktoria, 32, shared six pictures of her rocking the ...Full Story »
Chelsea lose out! PSG reach €20m agreement to sign coveted Corinthians starlet Gabriel Moscardo
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com
Chelsea have missed out on signing Gabriel Moscardo as he is all set to join PSG after the French giants verbally agreed to pay €20m to Corinthians.
PSG win the race to sign Moscardo
Will pay €20m plus €2m in add-ons
Chelsea wanted to sign the Brazilian midfielder
WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fabrizio Romano, Paris Saint Germain have reached a verbal agreement with the ...Full Story »
England Lioness Millie Bright's partner proposes as she shows off ring during Christmas holiday
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ENGLAND Lioness Millie Bright has revealed she's engaged after her partner Levi Crew popped the question during a tropical Christmas holiday.
Millie, 30, took to Instagram to share the happy news with her followers - showing off her stunning ring in the process.
Posting snaps from their break to Mauritius, the Chelsea footballer wrote: "Little did I think this would be the most beautiful Chr...Full Story »
Transfer insider believes West Ham will make a move for Chelsea man in the January window
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, West Ham could make a move for Chelsea star Ian Maatsen when the January window opens.
The player was subject to interest from the Hammers as well as Burnley in the summer as well but he decided to stay at the club and fight for his place, a decision that has not worked out for him.
He has found it difficult to get minutes under Pochettino this seaso...Full Story »
Man City close to signing River Plate's Echeverri - source
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by ESPN
Manchester City are closing in on the signing of midfielder Claudio Echeverri from River Plate, a source has told ESPN.
City have held formal talks with the Argentine side and are nearing an agreement for the 17-year-old midfielder.
If a deal is reached, it's likely that Echeverri would be loaned back to River Plate until at least the end of the Premier League season. It would be a similar arr...Full Story »
CHERRY PICKED Tottenham eye transfer raid for Dominic Solanke after cooling interest in alternative Premier League striker
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by telegraphindia.com
SPURS are monitoring Dominic Solanke - as they look to sign a striker in the Summer.
The Bournemouth hitman, who scored a hat-trick against Nottingham Forest at the weekend, has taken the Premier League by storm this year.
Solanke scored a stunning hat-trick against Nottingham Forest on Saturday Credit: Getty
And Sun Online can reveal that Tottenham are “closely watching” the str...Full Story »
JOSH BOSH Man Utd join transfer race with Liverpool and Man City for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich ahead of huge midfield cull
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich, according to reports.
Boss Erik ten Hag wants to revolutionise his midfield following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's partial takeover.
Joshua Kimmich is attracting plenty of Prem interest Credit: Rex
The Red Devils sit eighth in the Premier League table, eight points off the top four positions.
But club chiefs are plotting m...Full Story »
Will Lionel Messi be joined in MLS by another Argentinian? LA Galaxy interested in $10m-rated River Plate starlet Pablo Solari
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com
LA Galaxy to bid for Pablo Solari
Argentine starlet valued at $10m
club undergoing roster overhaul
WHAT HAPPENED?According to Argentine journalist Cesar Luis Merlo, the Galaxy are in 'advanced' negotiations for the 22-year-old, who they've been tracking for 'months.' Solari scored five goals and added seven assists to his resume in 2023 for River Plate, with a career total of 20 goals i...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Inter plotting January move for Man Utd flop Anthony Martial
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by Goal.com
Arsenal and Chelsea target Gyokeres unlikely to leave Sporting
Premier League giants Arsenal and Chelsea's transfer target Viktor Gyokeres had recently hinted that he is unwilling to move out of Sporting CP in the upcoming transfer.
West Ham eyeing move for Chelsea outcast Maatsen
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen in the upcoming January tra...Full Story »
Erik ten Hag backs Rasmus Hojlund to go on Premier League scoring run
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Erik ten Hag expects Rasmus Hojlund to keep scoring after Manchester United’s £72million man finally broke his Premier League duck to seal a stunning 3-2 comeback win over Aston Villa.United looked destined for a 14th defeat of the season in all competitions when Aston Villa scored twice in the space of six first-half minutes through John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker to take a 2-0 l...Full Story »
Kieran McKenna believes Ipswich full value for point against Leicester
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna felt his side were full value for a point after coming from behind to draw 1-1 with table-topping Leicester at Portman Road.Town fought back from a goal down after 24 minutes through a super strike by Stephy Mavididi but a deflected shot by Sam Morsy in the third minute of stoppage time earned a share of the spoils.The midfielder’s effort from the edge of the...Full Story »
Sam Morsy earns Ipswich a point in top-of-the-table clash with Leicester
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Sam Morsy’s twice deflected stoppage-time equaliser earned second-placed Ipswich a 1-1 draw at home to Championship leaders Leicester.Morsy’s effort from the edge of the penalty area struck Ricardo Pereira and then the head of Jannik Vestergaard to leave Foxes goalkeeper Mads Hermansen helpless.Leicester had taken the lead in the 24th minute with a strike from just inside the penalty...Full Story »
Rasmus Hojlund’s landmark strike caps impressive Man Utd comeback to beat Villa
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Rasmus Hojlund’s long-awaited first Premier League goal completed a stunning comeback as Manchester United recovered from 2-0 down to beat high-flying Aston Villa 3-2 at Old Trafford.Villa appeared to be heading level on points with league leaders Liverpool after goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker put them 2-0 up inside 26 minutes, but United found a rousing response in the seco...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Liverpool’s goalscorers after win at Burnley
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted to see both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota score – for different reasons – in the 2-0 win at Burnley.Nunez ended a run of 12 games without a goal with the first-half opener and Jota came off the bench after a month out to kill the game off in the 90th minute – his 50th goal for the Reds.“(Nunez) is an incredible finisher but if a ...Full Story »
Wayne Rooney: I could have made 11 Birmingham changes at half-time in Stoke loss
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Birmingham manager Wayne Rooney admitted he could have replaced his whole team at half-time after a 3-1 Championship defeat to Stoke at St Andrew’s.First-half goals from Jordan Thompson and Lynden Gooch put Stoke 2-0 ahead and Andre Vidigal made it three before Jay Stansfield’s 69th-minute consolation as Stoke ended a nine-match winless run and moved above Blues on goal difference.Ro...Full Story »
Stoke end nine-match winless streak to ease past Birmingham
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Stoke ended a nine-match winless streak to beat Birmingham 3-1 in the Championship and put manager Wayne Rooney into more trouble at St Andrew’s.Victory for the Potters – secured by Jordan Thompson, Lynden Gooch and Andrew Vidigal before Jay Stansfield’s late consolation – was the first for new manager Steven Schumacher in his second match in charge, and the first since t...Full Story »
Derby reward boss Paul Warne for giving squad Christmas Day off
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Derby manager Paul Warne watched his players reward him for giving them Christmas Day off as they picked up a 1-0 victory at League One strugglers Wigan.Curtis Nelson headed home the only goal in the 19th minute, but only the brilliance of Wigan goalkeeper Sam Tickle kept the scoreline respectable.And Warne – whose side have now won seven of their last eight matches – was a happy man...Full Story »
Darwin Nunez ends goal drought to help Liverpool to victory at Burnley
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Striker Darwin Nunez ended a 12-match goal drought to help fire Liverpool back to the top of the table with a 2-0 victory at Burnley.The Uruguay international, who had not scored a Premier League goal since the end of October, made the crucial breakthrough in the first half before substitute Diogo Jota marked his first appearance in a month with the clincher in the 90th minute – his 50th g...Full Story »
Ian Evatt says Bolton ‘got what we deserved’ with late winner at Lincoln
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Bolton boss Ian Evatt hailed his side’s persistence after a last-gasp 1-0 win at 10-man Lincoln.The resolute Imps looked to have held on for a hard-fought point after Danny Mandriou was sent off in the second half.But Eoin Toal sent Evatt and the traveling Wanderers fans into scenes of jubilation with his dramatic 89th-minute winner.“I thought we played so good,” said Evatt. &l...Full Story »
Jason Goodliffe pleased with battling Sutton’s win at his former club Wimbledon
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Jason Goodliffe said it was “very pleasing” to come away from his old stamping ground with three points after Sutton lifted themselves off the bottom of Sky Bet League Two with a 1-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.It was a 63rd-minute Omar Sowunmi header that handed the visitors three points a week on from Goodliffe being handed the reins at Gander Green Lane on an interim basis.A former Wim...Full Story »
David Wagner to have words with Borja Sainz after red card in loss at West Brom
Posted Wednesday, December 27, 2023 by PA
Norwich head coach David Wagner admitted he would be having words with Borja Sainz, whose early red card potentially cost his side in the 1-0 Championship defeat against West Brom at The Hawthorns.Winger Sainz was sent off in the 34th minute for two bookable offences within five minutes – the second for a needless dissent – after twice going close to giving the Canaries the lead.Bran...Full Story »