Brendan Rodgers happy as Kyogo Furuhashi gets back on target
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praised Kyogo Furuhashi for his persistence as the Japan striker ended a seven-game goal drought to send the champions on their way to a 2-0 win over Livingston.Furuhashi got on the end of Luis Palma’s curling effort to net the opener from close range 25 seconds into the second half, before defender Liam Scales headed home the Honduran winger’s corner f...Full Story »
Phil Parkinson praises Wrexham for overcoming tough conditions to beat Newport
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Phil Parkinson praised Wrexham for doing all the basics well in a scrappy game to set the foundation for their 2-0 League Two Welsh derby victory over Newport.In a first meeting for five years, second-half goals from James Jones and Elliot Lee – both from long Ben Tozer throw-ins – secured victory as the Dragons maintained their automatic promotion chase.The clash was played in windy...Full Story »
Valerien Ismael praises ‘ruthless’ Watford after late comeback at Blackburn
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Valerien Ismael saluted Watford’s mentality after they came from behind to claim a dramatic late 2-1 win at Blackburn.The Hornets trailed for much of the game after Adam Wharton’s first goal this season – struck from a tight angle – put Blackburn ahead in the third minute.In an increasingly open game, both sides had chances but both goalkeepers excelled, making important ...Full Story »
Daniel Farke tells Leeds not to get carried away after Ipswich win
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke warned his players they won only three points after their resounding 4-0 victory against automatic promotion rivals Ipswich.Skipper Pascal Struijk’s early header, Leif Davis’s own goal against his former club and Crysencio Summerville’s penalty put Leeds 3-0 up at half-time.Farke’s side kept the hammer down after the break to the delight of a rauco...Full Story »
Neill Collins hails Barnsley’s attitude in comeback victory against Stevenage
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised his side’s attitude as they came from behind to defeat Stevenage 2-1 at Oakwell.Luther James-Wildin gave Stevenage an early lead before goals from John McAtee and Herbie Kane completed Barnsley’s comeback.Collins said: “Overall, really pleased with the players in terms of their never-say-die attitude, defending the box and putting their...Full Story »
Ludwig Francillette and Paul McCallum fire Eastleigh to victory
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Eastleigh gave their National League play-off hopes a boost with a 2-1 win over Dorking.Ludwig Francillette opened the scoring for the Spitfires on the stroke of half-time when he headed home from Chris Maguire’s free-kick.Paul McCallum doubled the home side’s lead after 58 minutes when he converted from Aidan Barlow’s cross.Sebastian Bowerman pulled one back for Dorking with s...Full Story »
Derek McInnes praises Kilmarnock’s ‘terrific’ start as his side go fourth
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Derek McInnes hailed two “brilliant” goals which saw Kilmarnock move into fourth place in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 win over St Johnstone at Rugby Park.Killie sprang out of the traps despite swirling wind and rain and 18-year-old midfielder David Watson hammered in a long-distance drive in the sixth minute before veteran striker Marley Watkins added a second in the 17th minute...Full Story »
Michael Carrick hails Middlesbrough ‘mentality’ to shut out cup distractions
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Michael Carrick praised his players for not getting distracted by their Carabao Cup exploits as Middlesbrough rounded off an impressive week with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom.Boro beat Port Vale in midweek to reach the last four of the League Cup for the first time since winning the competition 20 seasons ago and have a two-legged tie with Chelsea to look forward to in the new year.But Carr...Full Story »
Michael Beale says Sunderland bow ‘couldn’t have gone any worse’ after home loss
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale said his first match in charge of Sunderland “couldn’t have gone any worse” after seeing his new side humbled 3-0 at home by Coventry.The former Rangers and QPR boss was appointed as Tony Mowbray’s permanent successor at the start of the week but saw his team finish well beaten on home soil following goals from Tatsuhiro Sakamoto, Callum O’Hare and Kas...Full Story »
Darren Ferguson thrilled with Peterborough character in victory at Shrewsbury
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Darren Ferguson was thrilled with his Peterborough side’s character after they won 2-1 at Shrewsbury to remain in touching distance of Sky Bet League One leaders Portsmouth.Shrewsbury went ahead just before the hour mark after Jordan Shipley’s cross-cum-shot found the back of the net.But after dominating for large parts, Peterborough found their cutting edge after going behind and we...Full Story »
Vincent Kompany hails ‘milestone moment’ as Rebecca Welch oversees Burnley win
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Vincent Kompany believes Rebecca Welch’s performance during Burnley’s 2-0 win over Fulham was a “milestone moment” after she became the first woman to take charge of a Premier League match on Saturday.Wilson Odobert’s curled strike and Sander Berge’s magnificent solo effort confirmed Burnley’s first win since their 5-0 victory over Sheffield United on De...Full Story »
Rob Edwards says Luton ’embodied’ Tom Lockyer in win over Newcastle
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Rob Edwards said Luton’s 1-0 victory against Newcastle was the “embodiment” of their captain Tom Lockyer as his side moved to within two points of Premier League safety.It was Luton’s first game since Lockyer suffered a cardiac arrest during last Saturday’s abandoned game away to Bournemouth.The 29-year-old’s name was sung around Kenilworth Road throughout the...Full Story »
Ruben Selles delighted to see Femi Azeez ‘crack the code’ with Reading goal
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Reading manager Ruben Selles praised the “power” of winger Femi Azeez after he opened the scoring in an impressive 2-0 Sky Bet League One home victory over Wigan.Azeez, 22, gave Reading an interval lead with an unstoppable 20-yard drive and Sam Smith doubled the advantage five minutes after the break.Wigan offered little going forward in either half, with Reading comfortably seeing t...Full Story »
Kidderminster rock bottom after Southend defeat
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Kidderminster enter Christmas at the foot of the National League following a 2-1 defeat by Southend.Oli Coker netted from an early cross but the home side responded with a powerful finish by Ashley Hemmings.Southend regained the lead in first-half stoppage time when defender Nathan Ralph leapt high to nod home a corner.Kidderminster piled on the pressure in the closing moments and had the ball c...Full Story »
Morgan Whittaker bags late point in Plymouth’s six-goal thriller with Birmingham
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Plymouth top scorer Morgan Whittaker hit a brilliant 86th-minute equaliser as managerless Argyle recovered from going 3-1 down to claim a 3-3 Championship draw with Wayne Rooney’s 10-man Birmingham at Home Park.Playmaker Whittaker took his season’s tally to 10 with another long-range strike from outside the box, out of the reach of diving goalkeeper John Ruddy’s fingertips and ...Full Story »
Managerless Burton salvage point at Charlton with last-gasp Ryan Sweeney goal
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Ryan Sweeney’s stoppage-time goal earned managerless Burton a 1-1 draw at Charlton as Albion ended a run of five successive League One defeats.The Addicks dominated possession in the first 45 minutes without totally clicking in the final third, although they did have a goal from Lloyd Jones to show for their efforts.Jones emphatically headed home a cross from centre-back partner Michael He...Full Story »
Hartlepool fight back from 3-0 down to draw eight-goal thriller at Wealdstone
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Mitch Hancox netted an added-time equaliser as Hartlepool claimed a dramatic 4-4 comeback draw at Wealdstone in the National League.Max Kretzschmar opened the scoring for Wealdstone after just four minutes before Sean Adarkwa doubled the advantage nine minutes later.Adarkwa added his second of the afternoon after 28 minutes only for Callum Cooke and Joe Grey to provide the visitors hope with two...Full Story »
Solihull Moors end losing league run with comeback victory at Oxford City
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Solihull Moors ended their four-match losing run in the Vanarama National League by coming from behind to win 2-1 at Oxford City.The match appeared to be heading for a draw with neither side able to seize control, only for City’s Zac McEachran to strike in the 59th minute.The goal came after slick build-up play with McEachran and Josh Parker combining in a one-two that carved the visiting ...Full Story »
Kieron Morris and Tom Davies on target as Tranmere claim Swindon comeback win
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Tranmere made it four League Two home wins on the bounce with a 2-1 comeback victory over Swindon at Prenton Park to move further away from the relegation zone.Rovers dominated the early stages and looked more likely to break the deadlock with Connor Jennings and Rob Apter both coming close.But it was the visitors who opened the scoring in the 23rd minute when Daniel Kemp fired the ball home fro...Full Story »
Attitude was spot on in Mansfield’s win – Nigel Clough
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Nigel Clough hailed Mansfield’s attitude after a dominant 2-0 victory at managerless Sutton.The Stags maintained the pace at the top of League Two with a first ever win at Gander Green Lane after goals from veteran duo Stephen Quinn and Lucas Akins.It compounded a terrible week for the Football League’s bottom club Sutton, who sacked manager Matt Gray after last weekend’s 8-0 m...Full Story »
Woking and Maidenhead share points in Michael Doyle’s first game as Cards boss
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Michael Doyle’s first game in charge of Woking ended in a goalless draw against Maidenhead at the Laithwaite Community Stadium.Doyle, who played for Coventry and Sheffield United, was named as the National League side’s new manager earlier this week following the dismissal of Darren Sarll in November.His debut match was one that lacked real quality with the best chance of the match a...Full Story »
Accrington’s win was a present for the fans – John Coleman
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
John Coleman said Accrington’s 2-1 win against Walsall was a “present for the fans” as they moved to within a point of the play-off places.Eighth-placed Stanley took the lead after nine minutes when Jackson Smith could only parry Joe Pritchard’s shot into the path of Tommy Leigh and he slotted home his sixth goal of the season.Walsall equalised in the fourth minute of add...Full Story »
Morgan Rogers goal earns Middlesbrough deserved win over West Brom
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Middlesbrough moved to within three points of the Championship play-off places with a deserved 1-0 win over West Brom at the Riverside.Morgan Rogers scored the only goal as Boro followed their midweek Carabao Cup quarter-final success at Port Vale with a third straight win in all competitions.Albion remain fifth, but Carlos Corberan’s side have now won just one of their last five league ga...Full Story »
Andros Townsend scores winner for Luton against former club Newcastle
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Andros Townsend’s first-half goal saw Luton beat Newcastle 1-0 at Kenilworth Road to boost their Premier League survival hopes.Eddie Howe’s visitors were made to look ordinary by a side tipped widely for the drop.The winner came during Newcastle’s only spell of sustained first-half pressure as Luton’s star pair of Townsend and Ross Barkley combined at a corner.The gap to ...Full Story »
Max Dean double fires MK Dons to victory at Morecambe
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Two goals from Max Dean gave MK Dons a valuable three points as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium and leapfrogged above their opponents in the process.The in-form youngster gave Mike Williamson’s side the lead in the 31st minute through a well-worked goal as he ran on to a superb through-ball from Adam Gilbey to round Adam Smith and place the ball into the empty net.Morecambe l...Full Story »
Sunderland beaten in first game under Michael Beale as Coventry storm to 3-0 win
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Michael Beale’s first game as Sunderland head coach ended in disappointment as his side were beaten 3-0 by Coventry at the Stadium of Light.Beale was confirmed as Tony Mowbray’s successor on Monday, but his maiden outing in charge of his new club did not go to plan as Coventry swept to an emphatic success.Tatsuhiro Sakamoto opened the scoring for Mark Robins’ side in first-half...Full Story »
Two blockbusters seal victory for Burnley over Fulham
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Burnley scored two superb goals to give Vincent Kompany’s side a deserved victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League.Two long-range strikes from Wilson Odobert and Sander Berge gave Burnley their first win since December 2.The 2-0 score-line meant a second straight league defeat for Marco Silva’s Fulham following last week’s 3-0 setback at Newcastle.Burnley wer...Full Story »
Nuno Espirito Santo loses first game at Forest after Dominic Solanke treble
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Dominic Solanke completed a last-gasp hat-trick to earn Bournemouth a 3-2 win at Nottingham Forest and ruin Nuno Espirito Santo’s first game in charge at the City Ground.Forest had looked like overcoming the controversial first-half red card of Willy Boly to earn a worthy point after Chris Wood had headed them level in the 74th minute.But Solanke, who had earlier scored twice in seven minu...Full Story »
Ian Evatt seals 100th win as Bolton boss after edging past Leyton Orient
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Ian Evatt celebrated his 100th win as Bolton boss with Wanderers recovering from back-to-back Sky Bet League One defeats to beat Leyton Orient 3-2.Evatt, an age-group cricketer for Warwickshire, was marooned on 99 not out after losses to Portsmouth and Bristol Rovers.But he reached his ton as Bolton hit the opposition for three in the opening 10 minutes and, despite a second-half Orient revival,...Full Story »
Stoke begin life under Steven Schumacher with goalless draw against Millwall
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Steven Schumacher’s time in charge of Stoke began with a point as they were held at home to a goalless draw by Millwall.The 39-year-old had ended a four-year association with Plymouth to make the move to the Potters on Tuesday.And his opening match was promising albeit also frustrating as Stoke failed to make their dominance count.Stoke are now winless in nine games dating back to October,...Full Story »
Norwich close in on the top six after sweeping aside Huddersfield
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Norwich moved to within two points of the Championship play-off zone with a comfortable 2-0 win over lowly Huddersfield at Carrow Road.The Canaries were dominant throughout and finally made their superiority count with second-half goals from Sam McCallum, his first for the club, and Borja Sainz.The win made it five in eight games for David Wagner’s in-form side, who suddenly look like genu...Full Story »
Barnsley produce comeback home victory to see off play-off rivals Stevenage
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Barnsley came from behind to defeat Sky Bet League One play-off rivals Stevenage 2-1 at Oakwell.Luther James-Wildin opened the scoring before John McAtee and Herbie Kane hit back for the hosts.Boro broke the deadlock just four minutes on the clock when Barnsley goalkeeper Liam Roberts parried Jamie Reid’s effort into the path of James-Wildin to tap home.Steve Evans’ side were gifted ...Full Story »
Accrington close in on play-off places with victory against Walsall
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Accrington moved to within a point of the play-off places in Sky Bet League Two with a 2-1 win over Walsall.The Saddlers had won their previous two league games but goals from Tommy Leigh and Joe Pritchard secured victory for Stanley.The home side took the lead after nine minutes when Pritchard charged forward and Jackson Smith could only push his shot into the path of Leigh, who slotted home hi...Full Story »
Tyreece Simpson nets stoppage-time winner as Northampton down high-flying Oxford
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Tyreece Simpson scored a stoppage-time winner as Northampton moved into the top 10 in League One with a dramatic 2-1 win over promotion-chasing Oxford at Sixfields.Cameron Brannagan had cancelled out Kieron Bowie’s opener for the hosts but Simpson headed home in the seventh minute of injury time as the in-form Cobblers made it five wins from seven league games.An early effort from Sam Hosk...Full Story »
Watford score two late goals to earn victory at Blackburn
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Watford produced a dramatic late comeback to overcome Blackburn 2-1 and move to within two points of the Sky Bet CHampionship play-offs.Valerien Ismael’s men were second best for much of this encounter against an energetic Rovers side, who led thanks to Adam Wharton’s first goal of the campaign in the third minute.The Hornets looked dangerous going forward without creating much aside...Full Story »
Patson Daka’s double helps Leicester beat Rotherham and extend lead at top
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Patson Daka’s second-half brace helped Leicester move six points clear at the top of the Championship with a comfortable 3-0 win against bottom-placed Rotherham.After a goalless first period, Daka opened the scoring on the hour mark with a simple finish from close range before then converting from the penalty spot five minutes later after he was fouled by Rotherham goalkeeper Viktor Johans...Full Story »
Ebbsfleet goalkeeper scores stoppage-time equaliser to deny York victory
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Goalkeeper Mark Cousins scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to salvage a point for Ebbsfleet United at York in the National League.The home side took the lead with just six minutes on the clock when Ebbsfleet failed to clear and the loose ball found Lenell John-Lewis who fired past Cousins.Toby Edser came close to an equaliser for the visitors midway through the opening period, but his ...Full Story »
Akin Famewo’s own-goal nightmare hands Cardiff victory
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Two Akin Famewo own goals in the second half gave Cardiff a 2-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.The home side had taken the lead through Anthony Musaba and had the lion’s share of chances but two unfortunate moments for Famewo ensured the away side claimed victory.The win sees Cardiff climb to 10th in the Championship table whilst Wednesday remain in ...Full Story »
Gateshead stun Oldham with second-half comeback
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Fifth-placed Gateshead came from behind to take all three points in a 2-1 National League victory over Oldham at Boundary Park.James Norwood rifled Oldham ahead on the half-hour mark, giving keeper Archie Mair little chance with his strike.Gateshead were thrown a lifeline when Stephen Wearne was on target in the 50th minute.And the comeback was completed when Louis Storey stabbed home a follow-u...Full Story »
Wycombe concede last-gasp equaliser to extend winless run
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Ben Garrity snatched a 90th-minute equaliser as Port Vale escaped with a 1-1 draw at Wycombe that extended the home side’s winless run in Sky Bet League One.The Chairboys have not won in 10 league games and will be kicking themselves for not picking up all three points after controlling proceedings but failing to build on Kieran Sadlier’s opener.Wycombe began well, with Sadlier volle...Full Story »
Halifax held at home by Rochdale
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Halifax and Rochdale fought out a 2-2 draw in their National League clash at the Shay.Rochdale took the lead when Ian Henderson smashed the ball home from close range following an assist from Tyrone Sinclair.Halifax hit-back with two goals in four minutes to leave the visitors reeling when Aaron Cosgrave steered in a pinpoint cross before Jamie Stott was on target from the penalty spot.But Rochd...Full Story »
Richarlison sets Tottenham on their way to hard-fought win over old club Everton
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Richarlison scored for the third consecutive match to haunt old club Everton and ensure Tottenham would spend Christmas in the Premier League’s top four thanks to a hard-fought 2-1 home win.It was harsh on Sean Dyche’s visitors, who created the better of the chances in the capital and crucially had a Dominic Calvert-Lewin effort ruled out following a VAR review in the 51st minute whi...Full Story »
Injury-time goal denies Arbroath all three points
Posted Sunday, December 24, 2023 by PA
Struggling Arbroath missed out on a much-needed win as Dunfermline snatched a stoppage-time equaliser in a 1-1 draw.Lewis McCann thought he had given Dunfermline the lead after 17 minutes but his strike was ruled out for offside and the visitors lost Chris Hamilton and McCann to injury in the first half, which proved costly as they fell behind before the break.Jay Bird opened the scoring in firs...Full Story »
Erik Ten Hag adamant Manchester United remain a threat despite another blank
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United have goals in them despite drawing another blank in a dispiriting 2-0 defeat at West Ham.The Red Devils have now gone four matches in a row without scoring for the first time since 1992 after another limp display.But beleaguered boss Ten Hag said: “We have players who can do it. They’ve proved in the past they can do it.“But we also have t...Full Story »
Dundee and Ross County fixtures postponed due to bad weather
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Dundee’s home game against Aberdeen was called off about an hour before kick-off to become the second cinch Premiership casualty of the wet weather.The game between Ross County and Hibernian was earlier postponed after a 10am pitch inspection with the surface at the Global Energy Stadium deemed unplayable because of a waterlogged pitch.Dundee announced after 2pm that their game had been ca...Full Story »
Late goals earn West Ham win over lacklustre Manchester United
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus consigned makeshift Manchester United to another defeat as West Ham snatched a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium.England hopeful Bowen scored his 12th goal of the season and Ghana winger Kudus his seventh in 12 appearances as United were sent spinning to a 20th loss of 2023, their worst tally in 34 years.For 72 minutes two poor teams were cancelling each other out...Full Story »
Leeds thump Ipswich to kick-start their bid for an instant Premier League return
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Leeds kick-started their bid for an instant Premier League return with a thumping 4-0 win against automatic promotion rivals Ipswich at Elland Road.Skipper Pascal Struijk’s early header, Leif Davis’s own goal and Crysencio Summerville’s penalty left the home fans bouncing at half-time as the Tractor Boys hurtled towards only their third league defeat of the season.Joel Piroe cr...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Klopp & Arteta : Eheh Eheh
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by 7M Sport
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Klopp & Arteta : Eheh Eheh
Man City win FIFA Club World Cup (5th trophy of 2023)
Just UEFA Things!
Lucas Vazquez vs Alaves
Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow!
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RO NO Cristiano Ronaldo’s plans for luxury £27m hotel in chaos with derelict building left crumbling as work halted
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
CRISTIANO Ronaldo has halted plans to construct a luxury £27M hotel in Manchester after his planning permission expired.
The superstar won planning permission to build an exclusive CR7 151-room hotel in the heart of the city in December 2020 - but the Grade II-listed building has been left in ruins.
Ronaldo has put his Manchester hotel plans on hold Credit: PA
Pictures from inside the de...Full Story »
Paul Gascoigne shares streaker snap with boobs out alongside cheeky Christmas message
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Paul Gascoigne has wished his social media followers 'Merry Christmas' in the most Gascoigne-esque fashion by posting a photo of him trying to evade a streaker during his Middlesbrough days
(Image: Daily Mirror)
England icon Paul Gascoigne has told his fans he wishes "it could be Christmas everyday" in the most Gascoigne-esque fashion, posting a photo of him and streaker on social media.
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KELL OF A RING Lionesses hero Chloe Kelly shows off glittering diamond ring as beaming England star gets engaged under Northern Lights
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
LIONESSES hero Chloe Kelly showed off her glittering diamond ring after getting engaged under Northern Lights.
The Manchester City and England star looked thrilled as she posed with now fiance Scott Moore in the stunning Icelandic setting.
Chloe Kelly got engaged under the Northern Lights Credit: Instagram @chloekelly
Chloe showed off her ring while on a sleigh ride Credit: Instagram @chloeke...Full Story »
‘We just can’t’ – Jurgen Klopp has ruled out selling Liverpool star
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
After a blip last year, Liverpool once again finds themselves in a Premier League title race as they seek to add to their one previous trophy.
A huge reason for their impressive form this season has been Brazilian goalkeeper, Alisson, who has shown time after time why he is one of the best in the world.
But the shot-stopper picked up a hamstring injury during his side's 1-1 draw with Manches...Full Story »
Paul Robinson urges Newcastle United to sign Tottenham ace in January
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Newcastle fans would've been optimistic of another great season after securing Champions League football last year but their campaign has been derailed by a series of injuries.
Due to the thin squad, they have struggled to deal with these issues as they finished bottom of their Champions League group and currently sit in 6th place in the Premier League table.
After Nick Pope injured his should...Full Story »
Real Madrid, Ancelotti seeking defensive help in January
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by ESPN
Real Madrid are exploring the market for a potential signing at centre-back, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Los Blancos want to reinforce manager Carlo Ancelotti's side after David Alaba sustained an ACL injury in the recent 4-1 league victory over Villarreal, and the latest indicates that they are now set to put together their shortlist before making a final decision.
The club went top of th...Full Story »
Jurgen Klopp urged to sign Premier League winner who he called his ‘favourite’ player
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Liverpool progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after they steamrolled West Ham, 5-1 at Anfield on Wednesday night.
After the game, Klopp praised the performance of his players but singled out Bowen labelling him one of his favourites in the league.
"[He is] probably my favourite player besides all my players, I have to say. It's great what he is doing and how he has developed" he...Full Story »
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez joins Messi at Inter Miami
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by ESPN
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has completed his move to Inter Miami, sealing a reunion with former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, the MLS club confirmed Friday.
Suarez, 36, moves to Miami as a free agent after departing Brazilian club Gremio, where he played 53 matches in all competitions last season and scored 26 goals.
His 17 league goals helped Gremio finish second in the Brazilian Serie A ...Full Story »
Real Madrid, Barcelona watching Man Utd forward Greenwood
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is being linked with the two biggest clubs on the planet.
The striker, who is on loan at Getafe, is not wanted by United due to prior off-field behavior.
Greenwood has not played for the Red Devils since he was arrested in January 2022.
According to talkSPORT, both Real Madrid and Barcelona are willing to overlook that issue.
The two La Liga giants...Full Story »
Kalvin Phillips ‘tells Man City he wants to leave in January’ but Newcastle face major stumbling block to seal transfer
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
But the Toon face a major stumbling block in their bid to sign the England midfielder.
Kalvin Phillips has recently been in Club World Cup action
Phillips, 28, is a long-term target for Eddie Howe's side.
Newcastle are eager to strengthen their midfield following Sandro Tonali's betting ban.
According to the Guardian, the Toon are the "front-runners" to sign Phillips next month.
They add, h...Full Story »
Transfer Talk: Man United make En-Nesyri striker target
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by ESPN
Manchester United are tracking Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri due to Stuttgart frontman Serhou Guirassy preferring a move to Tottenham Hotspur, reports The Sun.
The Red Devils are keen to add extra quality to their squad after enduring an underwhelming season so far, as they are out of Europe and the Carabao Cup while sitting seventh in the Premier League. With Rasmus Hojlund yet to score in...Full Story »
Transfer news & rumours LIVE:Chelsea make contact with Sporting CP over deal for £69m-rated defender Ousmane Diomande
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by Goal.com
Chelsea reach out to Sporting for Ousmane Diomande
Chelsea have reached out to Sporting CP over a potential transfer for defender Ousmane Diomande, as they want to add more centre-backs in January.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set to join Besiktas
Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the verge of being appointed Besiktas head coach, according to reports.
Finlay Gorman to j...Full Story »
Graham Alexander says in-form Bradford full of confidence after comeback win
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Graham Alexander believes the full force of Bradford’s brimming confidence carried them through to a fourth straight league triumph after battling back to beat Doncaster.The Bantams shook off the blow of falling behind to Joe Ironside’s early strike to coast to a 3-1 win at the Eco-Power Stadium, with Andy Cook scoring twice and Tyler Smith also finding the net.And Alexander was deli...Full Story »
Alan Sheehan urges Swansea to take confidence from narrow Preston win
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Swansea manager Alan Sheehan urged his players to take confidence from a first home win since October as they edged a late 2-1 Championship victory at home to Preston.Jamie Paterson completed his brace in the fifth minute of second-half stoppage-time to end Swansea’s run of seven home games without a win and deny North End a valuable away point after Liam Millar cancelled out Paterson&rsqu...Full Story »
Unai Emery pleased with ‘fantastic’ draw despite Villa missing chance to go top
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery refused to be downbeat after his side missed the chance to go top of the Premier League.Nicolo Zaniolo’s stoppage-time header rescued a 1-1 draw with struggling Sheffield United on Friday.Cameron Archer, who joined the Blades from Villa in the summer, netted for the visitors – who climb off the bottom – with three minutes left to leave Villa on the b...Full Story »
Terry Skiverton critical of officials after 10-man Wimbledon hold on for win
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
AFC Wimbledon assistant boss Terry Skiverton was critical of the match officials after his side maintained their play-off push with a 2-1 victory at local rivals Crawley.First-half goals from Josh Davison and Ali Al-Hamadi put the Dons in charge, and they were left needing to hold on after defender Will Wright pulled a late goal back for Crawley.Dons had manager Johnnie Jackson red carded just b...Full Story »
Notts County boss Luke Williams hails leaders Stockport after League Two defeat
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Notts County head coach Luke Williams labelled Stockport the best League Two team that he has ever seen after his side lost 2-1 at Edgeley Park.Goals from front Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden put the Hatters in control, but a late David McGoldrick strike set up a nervy finish.Stockport remain six points clear at the top of the table.Williams said: “They are the best League Two team I’...Full Story »
Neil Harris pleased with Cambridge progress but says nobody getting carried away
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Neil Harris was full of praise for his Cambridge side after they continued their impressive start under him with victory over Exeter but insisted they will not be resting on their laurels.The U’s have picked up seven points from their three games since Harris took charge, and moved 11 points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-0 win against Exeter on Friday night.Gassan Ahadme netted his...Full Story »
Peter Wild hails Barrow’s strength in depth after comfortable win at Crewe
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Peter Wild saluted Barrow’s strength in depth as the Cumbrians picked up a seventh consecutive win with a 3-1 League Two victory at injury-hit Crewe.The Bluebirds manager was able to make key changes to ram home the visitors’ advantage in the closing stages with substitute Robbie Gotts setting up Ben Whitfield for the striker’s second, which restored a two-goal cushion.Crewe ma...Full Story »
We like to do things the hard way – Liam Manning relieved after win over Hull
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Bristol City head coach Liam Manning reflected on winning a Christmas cracker against Hull and admitted: “We like to do things the hard way.”His side led through Tommy Conway’s 24th-minute penalty, awarded for handball against Jacob Greaves, only to fall behind by half-time to Aaron Connolly’s solo strike and an Ozan Tufan spot-kick after referee Ben Toner spotted a dubio...Full Story »
A good first day – New Forest Green boss Troy Deeney pleased with point
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
New Forest Green boss Troy Deeney described his side’s goalless draw with Gillingham as “the first building block”.Deeney’s first game in management yielded a point against a side with play-off ambitions, but the draw leaves struggling Rovers five points from safety.The 35-year-old, who was appointed as David Horseman’s replacement on Wednesday, said: “Everyon...Full Story »
Jamie Paterson nets late winner to complete brace as Swansea edge Preston
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Jamie Paterson scored an injury-time winner to hand Swansea their first home win in eight games and deny Preston a valuable away point following a narrow 2-1 Championship result.Neither side could have complained with sharing a draw as a game of little inspiration ticked into added time at Swansea.com Stadium.Liam Millar had earlier cancelled out Paterson’s first effort before with two bri...Full Story »
Aston Villa salvage Sheff Utd point after late drama but miss chance to go top
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Aston Villa blew the chance to go top of the Premier League and needed Nicolo Zaniolo’s late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw against struggling Sheffield United.The substitute levelled in stoppage time just as Cameron Archer’s 87th-minute strike looked to have given the Blades a stunning smash and grab win.Villa needed victory to go top but now sit second, behind Arsenal on goal difference...Full Story »
Queen’s Park and Dundee Utd share points in Hampden stalemate
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Dundee United were unable to find the breakthrough against struggling Queen’s Park as their Scottish Championship clash ended goalless at Hampden Park.United had a chance when Kevin Holt’s header was blocked on the line before Jordan Tillson’s strike was saved by Queen’s Park goalkeeper Calum Ferrie.Tony Watt had a great opportunity to put the visitors ahead from close ra...Full Story »
Win is all that mattered – Matty Etherington
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Matty Etherington admits the win was all that mattered for his Colchester side as they beat Salford 2-1 to end a five-game losing streak.Joe Taylor gave the Us a 42nd-minute lead with a scuffed shot from close range after Cameron McGeehan had helped on Mandela Egbo’s delivery into his path.And Chay Cooper doubled Colchester’s advantage in the 89th minute when he latched onto fellow s...Full Story »
We will always remember incredible 2023 – Pep Guardiola savours fifth trophy
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola spoke of his pride after Manchester City thrashed Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup for the first time on Friday.It was the club’s fifth trophy of a memorable 2023 after their previous successes in the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and European Super Cup.Julian Alvarez began the rout after just 40 seconds, teed up another for Phil Foden and then wrapped up a...Full Story »
Colchester see off Salford to stop rot
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Colchester ended a run of five successive league defeats with a 2-1 home win over fellow strugglers Salford.Salford goalkeeper Alex Cairns denied Cameron McGeehan in the third minute, while at the other end Ryan Watson’s first-time effort as straight at Owen Goodman.Cairns then foiled Colchester midfielder Arthur Read at his near post before Goodman did well to deny Salford’s Conor M...Full Story »
Ben Whitfield at the double as Barrow brush aside Crewe
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Barrow extended their record winning run to seven games as Ben Whitfield’s brace helped earn them a 3-1 victory at rivals Crewe.Whitfield opened the scoring in the 28th minute and his second, which restored Barrow’s two-goal advantage late on, was the striker’s seventh goal of the campaign.Ged Garner had doubled the visitors’ lead with a penalty just after the break, only...Full Story »
Andy Cook braces helps Bradford hit back to beat Doncaster
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Bradford continued with their resurgence with a fourth straight victory in League Two as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Doncaster.A brace from Andy Cook and a Tyler Smith strike saw Graham Alexander’s side turn the game on its head after Joe Ironside had given the hosts an early lead.Ironside blocked an attempted clearance from Bradford goalkeeper Harry Lewis and curled in from close ...Full Story »
Gassan Ahadme and Elias Kachunga fire Cambridge to win over struggling Exeter
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Cambridge beat Exeter 2-0 to continue their strong start to life under Neil Harris.Gassan Ahadme opened the scoring with a 17th-minute penalty before Elias Kachunga wrapped up the points late on as Cambridge extended their unbeaten run to four games – three of which have come since Harris took the reins.The U’s threatened early on when Danny Andrew’s cross-field ball found Sull...Full Story »
Lewis Vaughan nets hat-trick as leaders Raith draw with 10-man Ayr in thriller
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Lewis Vaughan scored a hat-trick as Scottish Championship leaders Raith clawed back a 4-4 draw against 10-man Ayr in a thrilling contest.Aiden McGeady opening the scoring in the 28th minute, slotting the ball into the bottom corner to hand Ayr the lead, but Raith responded a minute later when Sam Stanton went around the goalkeeper to roll the ball home.Ayr were soon reduced to 10 men when Sean M...Full Story »
Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden on target as leaders Stockport edge Notts County
Posted Saturday, December 23, 2023 by PA
Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden were on target as leaders Stockport claimed a 2-1 League Two victory over Notts County to remain six points clear at the top of the table.A late David McGoldrick strike set up a tense finish, but the Hatters held on.It took just seven minutes for Stockport to take the lead following a set-piece off the training ground when Kyle Knoyle’s low corner was steered ...Full Story »