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Michael Duff takes responsibility as Swansea extend winless streak to five games

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Michael Duff admitted he would not shy away from criticism after being booed following Swansea’s late 1-1 Championship draw with Huddersfield.The Terriers took the lead after just three minutes as Ben Cabango turned Jaheim Headley’s cross into his own net.Swansea dominated after conceding early on but struggled in the final third until Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino netted in the four...Full Story »

Josh Murphy praised by boss Des Buckingham as Oxford progress

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Des Buckingham singled out Josh Murphy after League One Oxford saw off last year’s FA Cup giant-killers Grimsby 2-0 at the Kassam Stadium to reach the third round.Murphy made the first goal – converted by Marcus McGuane – after 11 minutes, with substitute Billy Bodin heading in the second from Cameron Brannagan’s cross 15 minutes from time to give Buckingham his first win...Full Story »

Matt Gray proud of Sutton after avoiding Horsham upset

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side after they secured an FA Cup third-round tie for only the sixth time in their history with a 3-0 win over non-league Horsham.Horsham were reinstated into the second round after it was found League One Barnsley had fielded an ineligible player in the replay.But Luton loanee Dion Pereira bagged a second-half double in the space of 10 minutes before Omari Patr...Full Story »

Steven Naismith wants winning runs to be normal for Hearts

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Steven Naismith insists successive victories should be standard practice for Hearts after a 1-0 win at Kilmarnock made it four Scottish Premiership wins in a row.The Jam Tarts moved up to third in the table after a calamitous error by Will Dennis saw the Killie keeper spill Lawrence Shankland’s shot into his own net after 18 minutes.The hosts enjoyed the bulk of possession as they searched...Full Story »

George Elokobi says Maidstone deserve their place in the FA Cup third round draw

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Emotional Maidstone boss George Elokobi saluted a ‘blockbuster’ winning goal from Bivesh Gurung as his side stunned League Two high-fliers Barrow in the FA Cup.The National League South side reached the third round for the first time since their reformation in 1992 and Elokobi believes they fully deserve to be there.The former Wolves midfielder said after the 2-1 success: “I&rs...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray has mixed emotions after Sunderland earn draw at Millwall

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Manager Tony Mowbray felt Sunderland ‘dominated’ their 1-1 draw with Millwall despite relying on a late Jack Clarke penalty to rescue a point at The Den.Kevin Nisbet gave Millwall a deserved lead after a superb delivery from Arsenal loanee Brooke Norton-Cuffy.However, Clarke scored his 10th goal of the season with 12 minutes left to rescue a point forthe Black Cats, though Millwall&r...Full Story »

Daniel Farke pleased with Leeds’ game management in Middlesbrough thriller

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Daniel Farke saw two sides to his Leeds team in a pulsating 3-2 win over 10-man Middlesbrough at Elland Road which keeps them firmly in the Championship’s automatic promotion hunt.Leeds attacked at pace in a frantic first half which saw all five goals scored, but Farke was just as pleased with the way they ground out the victory in the second period.Farke admitted: “As a manager I li...Full Story »

Russell Martin enjoys chance to respond to Cardiff abuse

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Russell Martin enjoyed getting his revenge on Cardiff fans after Southampton stretched their unbeaten run to 11 matches.Saints boss Martin was subjected to abusive comments by visiting supporters throughout the match.After celebrating with Saints supporters he displayed four fingers at the Bluebirds fans after the match – in reference to the two back-to-back season doubles he secured again...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney unhappy as Birmingham are held by Rotherham

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Wayne Rooney said his Birmingham squad need to show improvements as he was left frustrated by a “very bad” performance against Rotherham in the Sky Bet Championship as the Blues were held to a 0-0 draw.Rooney and Birmingham were booed off the pitch after failing to defeat a struggling Rotherham side still winless on the road this season, with minority owner Tom Brady in attendance.Ro...Full Story »

Stephen Clemence hails ‘exceptional’ Gillingham players after win over Charlton

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Gillingham boss Stephen Clemence hailed his side’s high standards after they cruised into the third round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win over League One Charlton.The Priestfield Stadium came alive in the 26th minute when former Charlton man Macauley Bonne, who made a move to the Gills in the summer, netted against his former club.Timothee Dieng caught the Addicks defence sleeping again and d...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl: My team fight until the end

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl believes his side’s reaction to losing their lead highlights their growth as the Championship strugglers stunned Blackburn 3-1.Bailey Cadamarteri’s opener was cancelled out by Sammie Szmodics, but Marvin Johnson and Josh Windass struck in the last 12 minutes to earn the division’s bottom club only their second win of the campaign.Wednesday...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher hails ‘massive’ win for Plymouth

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted with his side as they fought back to beat Stoke 2-1 thanks to a last-minute winner by substitute Adam Randell.The Plymouth-born 23-year-old celebrated his 100th Argyle appearance by scoring in the seventh and final minute of stoppage time after Ciaran Clark cleared Luke Cundle’s shot off the line.Mustapha Bundu’s 43rd-minute near-post str...Full Story »

Morecambe stun Wycombe to reach third round

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

League Two Morecambe booked their place in the third round of the FA Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win at Wycombe.Goals from Eli King and Tom Bloxham saw Morecambe stun a team 21 places above them in League One and make the third round in back-to-back years.Wycombe controlled the opening half-hour, with visiting keeper Adam Smith twice called into action to save from Killian Phillips and Kian Breck...Full Story »

A replay was the least Barnet deserved, says boss Dean Brennan

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Barnet boss Dean Brennan insisted an FA Cup replay against League Two Newport was the least his side deserved after Danny Collinge’s 89th-minute header earned the National League outfit a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade.The Bees are just 12 places below the Exiles in the football pyramid, but four successive defeats had derailed their promotion bid in recent weeks.They looked full of confidence,...Full Story »

Ian Evatt hails ‘excellent’ strikers after Bolton blow away Harrogate in FA Cup

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Bolton boss Ian Evatt is amazed by the goalscoring potential of his side after they strolled to a 5-1 win against Harrogate in the FA Cup second round.After resting his first-choice front two of Dion Charles and Victor Adeboyejo, he saw replacement Jon Dadi Bodvarsson crash a first-half hat-trick and Dan Nlundulu add another two shortly after half-time.That means Bolton have now scored 104 goals...Full Story »

Barry Corr does not expect to be in charge for Cambridge’s next match

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Cambridge interim manager Barry Corr saw his side book a place in the third round of the FA Cup with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fleetwood in his first game in charge but said he does not expect to be in the dugout when the U’s return to league action next week.Corr, who took temporary charge when manager Mark Bonner was dismissed on Wednesday, said the club was already in talks with ...Full Story »

Grant McCann slams offside decision as Doncaster bow out of cup to Peterborough

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Doncaster boss Grant McCann hit out at the officials and insisted the assistant referee “only has one job” after his side were beaten 2-1 by League One Peterborough in the FA Cup second round.McCann’s men fell 2-0 behind thanks to strikes from Harrison Burrows and Ephron Mason-Clark but reduced the deficit through Mo Faal before Kyle Hurst hit a post in stoppage time.Faal thoug...Full Story »

Valerien Ismael claims Wesley Hoedt’s stunning goal came from training ground

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Valerien Ismael revealed that Wesley Hoedt’s stunning goal which earned Watford a 2-1 win at Hull was perfected on the training ground.The Hornets captain seized possession just over the halfway line before having the awareness to lob Ryan Allsop in an extraordinary moment of ingenuity on 74 minutes.Ismael said: “Their goalkeeper has a massive part in their build-up and we know that ...Full Story »

Last-gasp draw is ‘bittersweet’ for Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Stuart Kettlewell described Motherwell’s 3-3 draw with Dundee as “bittersweet” as his team failed to win for an 11th game in a row.The Fir Park side took the lead through Mika Biereth then fell behind thanks to goals from Lyall Cameron and Owen Beck.Motherwell equalised through Bevis Mugabi then had Harry Paton sent off before going behind again to Zach Robinson’s drilled...Full Story »

Struggling Sheffield Wednesday stun Blackburn to earn a rare victory

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Championship bottom club Sheffield Wednesday recorded just their second win of the season as they beat Blackburn 3-1 at Hillsborough.Bailey Cadamarteri, Marvin Johnson and Josh Windass were on target as the hosts ended the four-match winless run they had endured since they broke their duck against Rotherham in late October.The in-form Sammie Szmodics had scored an equaliser for the visitors, who...Full Story »

Jamie Gullan scores last-gasp penalty to fire Raith to victory at Inverness

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Jamie Gullan’s penalty four mintues into time added on earned Raith a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Inverness.The home side had led thanks to Billy Mckay’s goal just after the hour, but Lewis Vaughan’s late equaliser and Gullan’s even later penalty turned things around.Caley went ahead when Mckay met David Wotherspoon’s 61st-minute cross with a terrific header.But the...Full Story »

Conor Wilkinson snatches Motherwell a point against Dundee

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Substitute Conor Wilkinson’s stoppage-time strike snatched 10-man Motherwell a 3-3 draw at home to Dundee.Stuart Kettlewell’s side went in front through Mika Biereth only for the visitors to hit back through first-half goals from Lyall Cameron and Owen Beck.Bevis Mugabi drew Motherwell level midway through the second half before Harry Paton was shown a straight red card for serious f...Full Story »

Brentford beat Luton with strong second-half show

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Brentford scored three second-half goals to edge an important Premier League victory over Luton at Gtech Community Stadium.Neal Maupay opened the scoring and Ben Mee added a second soon after. Although Luton’s Jacob Brown pulled a goal back, Shandon Baptiste sealed a 3-1 success for Thomas Frank’s men with nine minutes remaining.However, the Bees’ injury troubles worsened when ...Full Story »

Hearts up to third with win at Kilmarnock

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Hearts moved up to third in the cinch Premiership with a spirited 1-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.A goalkeeping error from Will Dennis was enough to ensure that Derek McInnes marked his 700th game in management with a defeat.Dennis turned Lawrence Shankland’s shot into his own net after 18 minutes and, despite controlling possession for much of the game, the hosts were unable to ...Full Story »

Sam Barratt scores twice as Maidenhead ease to Oxford City victory

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Maidenhead cruised to a 4-1 win at Oxford City to extend their unbeaten run in the Vanarama National League to six games.Sam Beckwith, Sam Barratt and Reece Smith scored between the 18th and 26th minutes as the Magpies took a firm grip on proceedings.Barratt, back for a second spell at Maidenhead after returning on loan from Barnet, added a fourth on the hour mark with a superb shot from distanc...Full Story »

Charlie Patino nets injury-time leveller as Swansea earn late Huddersfield point

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Charlie Patino’s injury-time equaliser earned Swansea a late 1-1 Championship draw with fellow strugglers Huddersfield.The Terriers looked on course for back-to-back wins for the first time under Darren Moore after defender Ben Cabango turned into his own net from Jaheim Headley’s cross in the third minute.The Swans dominated after that early setback and created numerous openings &nd...Full Story »

Funso Ojo earns Port Vale FA Cup replay after draw at Stevenage

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Stevenage and Port Vale will do it all again in an FA Cup second-round replay after a 1-1 draw at an extremely foggy Lamex Stadium.Goal machine Jamie Reid broke the deadlock with his 16th of the campaign for Stevenage but the lead lasted only seven minutes before Funso Ojo equalised from the spot.Vale had goals ruled out for offside in both halves and they will host Boro a week on Tuesday.Elliot...Full Story »

Portsmouth climb to the top with comfortable win at Northampton

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Portsmouth returned to the top of League One with dominant 3-0 win over Northampton at Sixfields.The visitors were never in any danger once Sean Raggett headed them into an early lead, and Paddy Lane’s brace either side of half-time ensured they would go back above Bolton.Will Norris made a couple of routine saves from Mitch Pinnock and Sam Hoskins in the early stages before Pompey struck ...Full Story »

Rotherham dig in to deny Birmingham and Wayne Rooney

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Birmingham failed to make it back-to-back home victories as managerless Rotherham earned a rare away point in the Sky Bet Championship as it finished 0-0 at St Andrews.In a game of few clear-cut chances, Rotherham picked up only their second point away from home this season and increased the scrutiny on home manager Wayne Rooney, who has just one win in his first eight games in charge of the Mid...Full Story »

Gillingham reach FA Cup third round with victory over Charlton

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Gillingham beat League One side Charlton 2-0 to progress to the third round of the FA Cup.Former Addicks striker Macauley Bonne opened the scoring on 26 minutes before Timothee Dieng netted a second four minutes later.Jonny Williams’ ball forward was taken down by Jayden Clarke and he was met by the onrushing Ashley Maynard-Brewer, but picked out Bonne on the edge of the box who swept home...Full Story »

Ashley Hemmings bags a brace as Kidderminster beat Ebbsfleet

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Ashley Hemmings’ quickfire brace handed Kidderminster a vital win as they beat fellow strugglers Ebbsfleet 2-0.Victory lifted the Harriers off the foot of the National League table, while Ebbsfleet remained stuck in the relegation zone.Kidderminster settled the contest by scoring twice in first-half stoppage time.Sammy Robinson played the ball through to Hemmings, who slotted the ball into...Full Story »

Ipswich maintain promotion push with another home victory

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Ipswich maintained their impressive home record in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 victory over Coventry.George Hirst scored in the opening minutes and Wes Burns’ wonder-strike put the hosts 2-0 ahead at half-time.The visitors’ improved in the second half and missed the opportunity to narrow the gap when Matt Godden’s spot-kick cannoned off the underside of the bar, before ...Full Story »

Olufela Olomola bags late winner as high-flying Bromley edge Rochdale

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Olufela Olomola struck a late winner as high-flying Bromley edged a narrow 1-0 National League victory at home to Rochdale.Devante Rodney came close on the half-hour mark for the Dale but goalkeeper Grant Smith was able to hold the ball and Deji Elerewe had a chance for the hosts, having his headed effort saved.Rodney had chances early in the second half but Smith made two good saves before Ryan...Full Story »

Maidstone hit back to stun Barrow and book a place in FA Cup third round draw

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

National League South side Maidstone came from behind to stun League Two high-fliers Barrow 2-1 in the FA Cup.A total of 46 places in the league pyramid separate the two sides, but Maidstone made it through to the third round draw thanks to Bivesh Gurung’s superb 74th minute winner.Barrow threatened in the opening minute when Elliot Newby fired narrowly over the top and the visitors opened...Full Story »

Plymouth stun Stoke thanks to Adam Randell late show

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Plymouth’s homegrown midfielder Adam Randell scored a last-minute winner as Argyle came from behind to secure a 2-1 victory over Stoke at Home Park.Randell hammered the ball home after Stoke cleared Luke Cundle’s attempt off the line in a goalmouth scramble caused by substitute Callum Wright’s cross from the left in the seventh minute of stoppage time.Stoke had gone in fro...Full Story »

Sutton’s second-half show halts Horsham run

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Sutton are into the third round of the FA Cup for the first time in seven years after a 3-0 victory over non-league Horsham.Three second-half goals did the damage against a Horsham side who made life difficult for the League Two outfit at Gander Green Lane.Sutton stopper Dean Bouzanis kept out John Brivio’s header while Horsham’s Lewis Carey did well to deny Dion Pereira, twice, and ...Full Story »

Managerless Cambridge thrash Fleetwood to reach FA Cup third round

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Three goals in six first-half minutes set Cambridge on the way to a dominant 4-0 win over Fleetwood as they booked a place in the third round of the FA Cup.The U’s, with Barry Corr in caretaker charge following the sacking of manager Mark Bonner on Wednesday, never looked back after Danny Andrew opened the scoring in the seventh minute.Andrew curled in a free kick from 22 yards, awarded af...Full Story »

Des Buckingham enjoys first win as Oxford boss with FA Cup victory over Grimsby

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Des Buckingham enjoyed a first win as Oxford manager as the League One side reached the third round by beating League Two opponents Grimsby 2-0.The Mariners were unable to repeat last season’s cup exploits when they became the first club in the competition’s history to knock out five teams from higher divisions on their way to the quarter-finals.Marcus McGuane fired Oxford ahead in t...Full Story »

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson hits hat-trick as Bolton breeze past Harrogate in FA Cup

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson struck a first-half hat-trick as Bolton breezed into the third round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win against Sky Bet League Two side Harrogate.The Icelander last claimed the match ball for Reading in a 3-0 win against Stevenage five years ago and this time triggered a ruthless performance which took Bolton to a club record 104 goals for the calendar year.Gethin Jones and Will Fo...Full Story »

Danny Collinge’s late goal earns Barnet a replay

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Danny Collinge’s 89th-minute header earned National League promotion hopefuls Barnet a 1-1 draw at League Two Newport in a tight FA Cup second-round tie.A replay was the least the visitors deserved for an impressive display at Rodney Parade.Wing-back Shane McLoughlin, who scored both goals in the Exiles’ first-round win over Oldham, looked like being the hero again for the Welsh side...Full Story »

Jack Clarke makes Millwall pay penalty as Sunderland earn draw

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Jack Clarke’s penalty denied Joe Edwards his first home win as Millwall manager and rescued a 1-1 draw for Sunderland at The Den.Kevin Nisbet gave the hosts a deserved lead after an energetic first half in South London.However, Clarke equalised from the penalty spot with 12 minutes left, much to the delight of the travelling Sunderland supporters behind the goal.Arsenal loanee Brooke Norto...Full Story »

Leeds stay unbeaten at home with pulsating win against 10-man Middlesbrough

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Leeds maintained their unbeaten home Championship record this season with a pulsating 3-2 win over 10-man Middlesbrough which saw all of the goals scored in the first half.Middlesbrough took the lead through an early strike by Emmanuel Latte Lath but Leeds responded to go ahead.Dan James and Crysencio Summerville, two of the smallest players on the pitch, put Leeds in front with headers inside t...Full Story »

Wesley Hoedt’s stunning strike from halfway line gives Watford win at Hull

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Wesley Hoedt’s stunning log-range winner maintained Watford’s promising run of form with a 2-1 victory at Hull.The Hornets captain nicked possession off Liam Delap just inside Hull’s half before executing a perfect lob over Ryan Allsop after 74 minutes.Hoedt ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with the away fans following a goal which evoked memories of David Beckham&rsquo...Full Story »

Southampton roll on as Adam Armstrong double sees off Cardiff

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Adam Armstrong’s brace fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory over Cardiff and to Saints’ longest unbeaten run for 19 seasons.Armstrong curled and headed in his 11th and 12th goals of the season to stay on the heels of Blackburn’s Sammie Szmodics in the race for the Sky Bet Championship’s Golden Boot.Saints stay fourth but the 11 matches they are now without defeat has equall...Full Story »

Five-star Burnley crush Sheffield United at Turf Moor

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Burnley ended their wait for a Premier League home win in style with a 5-0 rout of fellow strugglers Sheffield United, climbing off the foot of the table and piling pressure on Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom.Jay Rodriguez needed just 15 seconds to head Vincent Kompany’s side in front and Jacob Bruun Larsen doubled the lead in the 28th minute, with United ending the first half a man down af...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard fire Arsenal four points clear at PL summit

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Arsenal opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League as two early goals proved just enough to see off Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.With closest challengers and reigning champions Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side took full advantage as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard struck in the opening 16 minutes before a nervy ending brought about by Math...Full Story »

Partick impress in win over Airdrieonians

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Partick stretched their unbeaten Scottish Championship run to five matches with a 2-1 victory at home to Airdrieonians.Ricco Diack got Partick off to an ideal start as he opened the scoring after just seven minutes, rising highest to head in from a corner.The 18-year-old threatened again as he glanced an effort past the post after 32 minutes and his involvement forced the second five minutes lat...Full Story »

Grant McCann loses on Peterborough return as Doncaster exit FA Cup

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Grant McCann’s return to London Road ended in defeat as Peterborough moved into the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 win against Doncaster after surviving a late fightback.Harrison Burrows opened the scoring after just three minutes with an incredible piece of luck that saw his cross from the left sail over everyone and bounce into the top-right corner.Kwame Poku and Ricky-Jade Jones both was...Full Story »

Unbelievable – Enzo Maresca unhappy with gap in rest times for Midlands rivals

Posted Sunday, December 03, 2023 by PA

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca said it was “unbelievable” his team were given less time to recover than opponents West Brom despite beating them 2-1 in a dramatic late finish.The Foxes briefly extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to four points after Harry Winks scored a stoppage-time winner to cancel out substitute Josh Maja’s 89th-minute equaliser.Kierna...Full Story »

Harry Winks fires leaders Leicester to dramatic late victory at West Brom

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Harry Winks scored a last-gasp winner as Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester beat West Brom 2-1 in a dramatic finish to give manager Enzo Maresca a winning first return to The Hawthorns.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s 72nd-minute header – his sixth goal of the season – gave Leicester the lead and the midfielder then set up Winks in the fourth minute of stoppage time after substitute...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd will finish 3rd or 4th in UCL

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Man Utd will finish 3rd or 4th in UCL   If i speak. I'm in big trouble   Andre Onana this season:   One year today, Costa Rica and Japan for 3 minutes eliminated Spain and Germany from Group E at the World Cup 2022. One of the craziest groups in the history of the World Cup ever.   Barcelona and Nike could part ways for ...Full Story »

Ronaldo taunted with Messi chants after Al Nassr derby loss

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by ESPN

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of "Messi, Messi, Messi!" ringing in his ears from delighted Al Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh derby on Friday. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may have finished on the losing team -- Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice after fellow Serbian Sergej Mi...Full Story »

Chelsea flop ‘has doubts’ over move to Newcastle United

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Romelu Lukaku reportedly ‘has doubts’ over a potential move to Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side looks to bolster their attacking line. Currently on loan from Chelsea at Serie A side, Roma, the Belgian striker has partly regained his form after scoring 10 goals in all competitions so far this season. But with his parent club seemingly not planning on embedding him back ...Full Story »

Arsenal closing in on signing of record-breaking wonderkid, who 'dreams' of Gunners move: report

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of a promising young star who "dreams" of moving to the Gunners. While Arsenal need players in the short-term that will help them challenge for the greatest honours in both England and Europe, Mikel Arteta still has an eye on the future in order to help the club sustain their current status for years to come. And one record-breaking wonderkid has caught ...Full Story »

Man Utd woes worsen with Andre Onana at risk of ‘FIFA ban’

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could face a lose-lose scenario if he wants to keep Andre Onana during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Onana risks punishment if he snubs Cameroon duty in the new year in favour of attempting to correct his erratic start to life at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old has endured a mixed opening four months to his United career after replacing long-term No 1 Davi...Full Story »

Ryan Reynolds given five-year Premier League challenge for Wrexham

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Ryan Reynolds wants to lead Wrexham to the top of the football pyramid Wrexham have been set a five-year target to reach the Premier League by one of their former players. The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are on the rise on and off the pitch after winning the National League last season to secure their place back in the Football League. The exposure cr...Full Story »

WAR FOOTING UK’s top footy cop calls for Legia Warsaw to be BANNED from Europe after officer ‘engulfed in flames’ at Aston Villa

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Police clashed with Legia Warsaw fans during Thursday's Europa Conference League tie with Aston Villa Credit: Rex One officer was set on fire by a flare during the clashes Credit: Rex Mark Roberts, who leads the UK's Football Policing Unit, made it clear Legia fans are no longer welcome in this country after they injured dozens of officers while rioting at Leicester and Villa. Roberts warned ...Full Story »

GOI-GOUS Former Barcelona Wag sends fans into meltdown in see-through snowsuit as they say ‘I hate you Marc Bartra’

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

FORMER Barcelona defender, Marc Bartra's girlfriend wowed fans as she posted pictures from a skiing holiday to her Instagram. Jessica Goicoechea, 27, is a Spanish influencer who is in a relationship with Real Betis defender Bartra, 32. Jessica stunned fans with her outfit Credit: Instagram @goicoechea She was hitting the slopes in Andorra Credit: Instagram @goicoechea Jessica has amassed a m...Full Story »

Stunning football fan and police officer goes braless to show support for her team

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Colombian police officer and influencer Alexa Narvaez has wowed her fans by stripping down with only America de Cali stickers covering her breasts Popular police officer Alexa Narvaez is also a popular influencer A stunning police officer has wowed her fans by going braless in support of her football team. Alexa Narvaez went viral recently for celebrating an America de Cali goal while on duty...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Last call for Mbappe! Real Madrid to send a final offer in January

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Goal.com

Last call for Mbappe! Real Madrid to send a final offer in January Real Madrid are set to send Kylian Mbappe a final offer in January in an attempt to sign the Frenchman on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Los Blancos will present an offer to the 2018 World Cup winner in the first part of 2024, allowing Mbappe to join the team as a free agent after fin...Full Story »

Man Utd to target £140M England pair on Ratcliffe recommendation

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are eyeing a £140m raid on Premier League rivals. Incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants British players targeted. And the Daily Mail says topping his shopping list are Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and Brentford striker Ivan Toney. It's suggested it will take £140m to land the England pair. And Ratcliffe is happy to see both deals done next month.Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips in line for huge transfer to Euro giants with Premier League sides behind in £45m race for Man City star

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

JUVENTUS are leading the race to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips next month.  The Manchester City bit-part player knows he needs a move in the January window to keep his Three Lions Euro 2024 dream alive. Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips There is plenty of interest in the £45million former Leeds man. But the Italian giants are showing the ...Full Story »

Messi on World Cup win: After struggles in Argentina, fans love me

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by ESPN

Almost one year after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy for Argentina in Qatar, the Inter Miami CF star revisited the complicated path to the title and expressed his satisfaction at turning criticism into praise in his country. In an interview for the "Champions, a Year Later" special on Disney Star+, Messi said one of his top triumphs from winning the World Cup and Copa América w...Full Story »

We never lost trust – Sarina Wiegman confident England would fight back for win

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

England boss Sarina Wiegman maintained full faith in her side to stage the stunning second-half comeback that lifted the Lionesses to a 3-2 win over the Netherlands in their penultimate Women’s Nations League group-stage clash at Wembley.Needing a victory to remain in contention to finish top in Group A1 and advance in the tournament, which serves as a qualifier for next summer’s Oly...Full Story »

Marti Cifuentes hails impact of Ilias Chair from bench in QPR win at Preston

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes was thrilled with how Ilias Chair channelled his frustration at not starting by creating both goals in the 2-0 win over Preston at Deepdale.Struggling Rangers have now won two in a row for the first time all season, under recently-appointed boss Cifuentes, who feels his side are starting to find their feet.And it was the half-time introduction of Moroccan international C...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney determined to repay Wigan chairman Mike Danson with FA Cup run

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Wigan manager Shaun Maloney admitted he was determined to reach the third round of the FA Cup for chairman Mike Danson following a 1-0 win at York.Maloney, who was a member of the Latics’ 2013 FA Cup final-winning team, is desperate to repay Danson with a money-spinning run in this season’s competition after he saved the club from financial ruin when he took over in the summer.The La...Full Story »

Matt Taylor salutes injury-hit Shrewsbury for ‘putting their bodies on the line’

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Shrewsbury boss Matt Taylor praised his side for overcoming their injury crisis to reach the third round of the FA Cup with a 3-2 win over Notts County.Ryan Bowman’s hat-trick sealed victory as the striker opened the scoring in the first minute and, following Richard Brindley’s equaliser, netted twice more in the second half before James Sanderson’s late consolation.“I th...Full Story »

Paul Smyth and Chris Willock goals earn QPR victory at Preston

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Paul Smyth and Chris Willock were on target as new QPR boss Marti Cifuentes secured back-to-back victories with a 2-0 win over Preston at Deepdale.Rangers had struggled in the difficult conditions in the opening 45 minutes, but goals from Smyth and Willock were enough to secure a second straight victory for the first time this season.Preston, meanwhile, missed their chance to move back into the ...Full Story »

Wigan squeeze past plucky York in FA Cup second round

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Stephen Humphrys’ ninth goal of the season secured 2013 FA Cup winners Wigan’s place in this year’s third round following a 1-0 win at Vanarama National League side York.During a cagey first half, Humphrys had carried the greatest threat.Just before the half-hour mark, good skills from the former Fulham forward took him past home defenders Callum Howe and Tyler Cordner before h...Full Story »

Ryan Bowman hat-trick sends Shrewsbury into FA Cup third round

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

Ryan Bowman’s hat-trick fired Shrewsbury into the FA Cup third round with a 3-2 victory over Notts County.Bowman gave his side an early lead, only for Richard Brindley to equalise for the hosts, but the Shrews striker completed his treble with two goals inside eight second-half minutes before 17-year-old James Sanderson pulled one back late on for County.The visitors were gifted the lead i...Full Story »

England keep Olympic hopes alive with dramatic comeback win over Netherlands

Posted Saturday, December 02, 2023 by PA

England kept their bid to secure Olympics qualification for Great Britain alive in dramatic fashion as Ella Toone’s stoppage-time goal completed a fightback from two goals down to beat the Netherlands 3-2 at Wembley.Needing a win to remain in contention to finish top in Nations League Group A1, the final position required for them to have a chance of obtaining a place for GB at next summer...Full Story »

Aaron Ramsdale and his dad filmed 'stealing' decorations from Arsenal's Christmas tree in hilarious footage

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

AARON RAMSDALE and his dad were up to mischief as the two were caught "stealing" decorations from Arsenal's Christmas tree. Hilarious footage has been revealed of the pair jokingly taking an ornament as they left the Gunners' ground. Ramsdale has faced a difficult start to this term having failed to make an impression in Mikel Arteta's squad. Since the arrival of David Raya, the two shot-st...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo facing $1BILLION lawsuit in the USA over Binance cryptocurrency adverts

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

CRISTIANO RONALDO is facing a lawsuit worth 1 BILLION DOLLARS after promoting Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. A filing in a US district court in Florida has alleged that the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid man, 38, "promoted, assisted in, and/or actively participated in the offer and sale of unregistered securities in co-ordination with Binance". According to The T...Full Story »

LAURA Woods has been busy focusing on work, passing on an opportunity to see her boyfriend Adam Collard in Paris.

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

LAURA Woods has been busy focusing on work, passing on an opportunity to see her boyfriend Adam Collard in Paris. Sports presenter Laura, 36, went official in October with Love Island bad boy Adam, 28, but they haven't posted about each other since. It looks like she's been too busy to catch up with the hunky Geordie lately, despite being in the same city as him. A source told The Sun: "Aft...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - English clubs in UCL

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Arsenal winning their group means they can't face Bayern Munich in the last 16 of the Champions League   English teams in UCL   PROJECT MBAPPE IS ON.   Even a Finished David De Gea Won The Premier League Golden Glove Last Season keeping Most Clean Sheets in The League!     It is what it is   You gotta feel...Full Story »

Tottenham receive Samuel Iling-Junior boost as 'asking price slashed' for January transfer

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Samuel Iling-Junior could return to England in January after spending three years in Serie A. Samuel Iling-Junior is believed to be on Tottenham's transfer radar (Image: Getty) Tottenham could acquire Samuel Iling-Junior on the cheap this winter as Juventus look to raise funds for a new midfielder. The winger is rumoured to be on Spurs' radar, with Ange Postecoglou keen to build squad depth in...Full Story »

Lyon sack manager Grosso as nightmare Ligue 1 run continues

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by ESPN

Lyon have sacked manager Fabio Grosso, the French club said on Thursday with the team sitting bottom of Ligue 1. Grosso's last game in charge was a 2-0 home league defeat by Lille, which kept Lyon bottom on seven points after 12 games, five points adrift of safety. The 46-year-old will be replaced by academy coach Pierre Sage. "Olympique Lyonnais would like to thank Fabio Grosso and his assis...Full Story »

Journalist reveals Tottenham “closest” to signing in-demand striker

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

While Santiago Gimenez has drawn interest from Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham, The Athletic’s David Ornstein doesn’t foresee the Feyenoord striker making a move to the Premier League in January. Convincing a club to let go of their key striker mid-season poses significant challenges, especially when Feyenoord are focused on defending their Eredivisie title, facing competition from A...Full Story »

Man Utd open Genoa talks for Dragusin

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com

Manchester United are seemingly in advanced talks to sign Genoa centre-back Radu Dragusin. The Red Devils want to bring in a defender for manager Erik ten Hag in the winter window. Romanian outlet ProSport states that United are in talks with Genoa to complete the deal. The Red Devils are not happy with their defensive options, given how many goals they have conceded so far this season. Ve...Full Story »

ON HIS OWN Andre Onana could be BANNED from playing for Man Utd by little-known Fifa rule as keeper considers Afcon snub

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ANDRE ONANA could be banned from playing for Manchester United because of a little-known Fifa rule. The United No1 is expected to travel to the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon in January. Andre Onana could be banned from playing for Manchester United if he refuses to go to Afcon Credit: Getty He retired from international duty after quitting the team during the World Cup last year, but ha...Full Story »

Chelsea handed January transfer blow as Napoli star's father speaks out on preferred move

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Express.co.uk

Mauricio Pochettino is scouring the market as he looks to bolster his forward ranks in the January transfer window. Chelsea have been handed a hammer blow ahead of the January transfer window as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s father has revealed that his son ‘dreams’ of playing for Real Madrid. Clubs around Europe are keen to acquire the services of the winger as soon as possible, th...Full Story »

GUNNER GET HIM? Man Utd in advanced talks to hijack Arsenal’s £26million transfer for the ‘new Nemanja Vidic’

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

MANCHESTER UNITED look set to hijack Arsenal's deal for Radu Dragusin, according to reports. The Red Devils are keen to sign a centre-back in January after leaking goals in the Champions League. Radu Dragusin is on Man Utd and Arsenal's radar Credit: Rex Man Utd have conceded 14 times in five European matches this season and their hopes of progression are now hanging by a thread after drawing...Full Story »

WHITE SPIRIT Arsenal in advanced talks with Ben White over new deal and Arteta has already identified next star he wants to tie down

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

ARSENAL are in advanced talks with Ben White and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal before Christmas. The Gunners have also opened negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu to extend his stay as part of manager Mikel Arteta’s long-term planning. White, 26, has 2½ years still left to run on his contract while 25-year-old fellow defender Tomiyasu’s deal expires in 2025. Arsenal are i...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: A shock return?! Newcastle eyeing surprise swoop for Lukaku

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by Goal.com

A shock return?! Newcastle eyeing surprise swoop for Lukaku Newcastle are eyeing a surprise swoop for former Chelsea and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant. The Magpies see Lukaku as an ideal addition to bolster their attacking options for the next season, who can also provide competition to in-form players Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson. Wes...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp satisfied as Liverpool secure top spot with a game to spare

Posted Friday, December 01, 2023 by PA

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp declared himself satisfied with the 4-0 victory over LASK which secured top spot in their Europa League group with a match to spare.Two goals from Cody Gakpo and one apiece from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, his 199th for the club, saw them coast past the Austrians at Anfield.Toulouse’s draw with Union Saint-Gilloise meant Klopp’s side cannot be caught a...Full Story »

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