Swansea boss Luke Williams criticised his players’ attitude after they were knocked out of the Carabao Cup at home by League One side Wycombe.Williams made eight changes from the side that drew 1-1 with Cardiff on Sunday and Richard Kone’s goal was enough to see the Chairboys into the third round.“The first half was atrocious. We improved after that, but it’s still not a ...Full Story »

Thomas Frank refused to be drawn on the future of Ivan Toney after Brentford progressed into the Carabao Cup third round with a controversial 1-0 win at Colchester.With Toney again absent following more speculation over his future this week, Frank watched Keane Lewis-Potter put the visitors ahead in contentious fashion on the stroke of half-time.Sky Bet League Two club Colchester wanted a foul f...Full Story »

Russell Martin was delighted to see his Southampton side win for the first time this season with two late goals and believes the 5-3 Carabao Cup success at Cardiff City Stadium will have been good for his younger players.Martin gave five players their first starts and was very happy to see his new £15m striker Mateus Fernandes hit the target. Another recent recruit, Cameron Archer, also sc...Full Story »

Gary O’Neil said there was no panic after Wolves’ thrashing by Chelsea as they bounced back by registering a first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Burnley in the Carabao Cup.Goncalo Guedes scored twice either side of half-time, as Wolves dominated after being denied twice early on by Burnley goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky.O’Neil’s side were beaten 6-2 by Chelsea at Mo...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson labelled AFC Wimbledon’s penalty shootout triumph over Premier League Ipswich as the highlight of his managerial career.Former Wimbledon striker Ali Al-Hamadi gave the visitors the lead but Omar Bugiel hit back for the Dons five minutes before the break.Matty Stevens thought he had fired his side into the third round after heading into the top-left corner but Conor Chaplin ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe was pleased by Sandro Tonali’s excellent return from his 10-month betting ban and Newcastle’s Carabao Cup progress on penalties against Nottingham Forest.Wednesday’s second-round tie at the City Ground saw the 24-year-old make his first competitive appearance in 308 days after serving a ban for a series of betting offences.Tonali performed well during his 62 minutes ...Full Story »

Sando Tonali made an impressive return from his 10-month betting ban on a night that ended with an awful Taiwo Awoniyi spot-kick as Newcastle knocked Nottingham Forest out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.The build-up to Wednesday’s second-round tie revolved around the 24-year-old midfielder making his first competitive appearance since serving a worldwide suspension for breaching gambling ...Full Story »

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was left cursing a second controversial handball decision against his team in the space of four days after the 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat at West Ham.On Sunday the Cherries had a stoppage-time goal disallowed by VAR against Newcastle despite the ball appearing to go in off the shoulder of Dango Ouattara.So Iraola could not believe his luck when Jarrod Bowen’s 88t...Full Story »

Hakon Valdimarsson was the hero for Brentford after his 82nd-minute penalty save earned them a controversial 1-0 win at Colchester in the Carabao Cup second round.With England striker Ivan Toney again absent following more speculation over his future this week, Thomas Frank watched Keane Lewis-Potter put the visitors ahead in contentious fashion on the stroke of half-time.Sky Bet League Two club...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Owen Goodman was AFC Wimbledon’s hero as the League Two side dumped Premier League Ipswich out of the Carabao Cup on penalties following a 2-2 draw.Ali Al-Hamadi, who joined Ipswich from Wimbledon in January, scored the opener but Omar Bugiel equalised for the hosts just before half-time.Mathew Stevens gave the hosts a 2-1 lead in the 56th minute but Conor Chaplin capitalised on...Full Story »

Two goals in added time from James Bree and Cameron Archer earned Southampton their first win of the season as they secured a 5-3 triumph at Cardiff City Stadium.Bree’s 30-yard screamer was the fourth time the Premier League side had gone ahead and then Archer’s second added an extra bit of security at the end of a superb Carabao Cup second-round match.Three times Cardiff had hit bac...Full Story »

Goncalo Guedes struck twice to seal Wolves’ spot in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 2-0 win over Burnley at Molineux.Gary O’Neil was looking for a response from their 6-2 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday and got just that after he made 10 changes to the side.The hosts were dominant from start to finish and Burnley had keeper Vaclav Hladky to thank for not going a goal down early...Full Story »

Wycombe shocked Championship side Swansea in the Carabao Cup as a first-half strike from Richard Kone earned the visitors a 1-0 win in the second round.Following on from their 2-0 home win at Northampton in the first round, Matt Bloomfield’s League One side fully deserved the upset win as they booked their place in round three for just the third time in the club’s history.Kieran Sadl...Full Story »

Jarrod Bowen’s late, lucky strike put West Ham into the Carabao Cup third round after a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.A penalty shoot-out was looming at the London Stadium until England forward Bowen found the net two minutes from the end.A shot from substitute Mohammed Kudus hit the chest of Bowen and flew past Cherries keeper Neto to send the Hammers through.The final touch may have come off ...Full Story »

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists that Kylian Mbappe is “settling in very well” at the club.The France captain completed a free transfer to the Spanish capital in June following the expiration of his contract at Paris St Germain.He got off the mark with his first Real goal on his competitive debut earlier in August after they beat Atalanta 2-0 in Warsaw to win the UEFA Super C...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Arsenal Midfielders     Thank you Eddie     Man Utd Now     Last Week, Paulo Dybala REJECTED a Huge €75M salary package from Saudi Arabia to stay at AS Roma.And This Week, La Joya is Back in Argentina's Squad after being DROPPED from The 2024 Copa America Squad.         18-ye...Full Story »

Arsenal left back Kieran Tierney could be off to Turkey in the coming weeks of the transfer window. The Record are stating that Turkish giants Galatasaray could offer him an exit route from the Emirates Stadium club. Tierney is no longer in favor at Arsenal under their boss Mikel Arteta, who wants to cash in on him. Given the Turkish window remains open after the Premier League window, ther...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?United sporting director Dan Ashworth held talks with Chelsea on Tuesday over a blockbuster deal which would see the two out-of-favour stars swap clubs, according to the Telegraph. Sterling has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge - even losing his shirt number - and the Red Devils are ready to offer him an escape route, while Chelsea want to increase Enzo Maresca's attacking optio...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped the bombshell that he's planning to hang up his boots within three years. The footie ace, now strutting his stuff with Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Nassr following his dramatic departure from Manchester United, is a household name thanks to his glory days at Old Trafford and a trophy-laden nine years with Real Madrid. Having stepped away from Europe's top leagues,...Full Story »

The Manchester United and Real Madrid legend, 39, launched his own YouTube channel last week and has amassed a remarkable 48 million subscribers. Georgina Rodriguez was not impressed with Cristiano Ronaldo's outfit Credit: YouTube/UR · Cristiano His latest video released on Monday saw him sit down with long-term partner and model Georgina, 30, as they looked at the various fashion choices...Full Story »

Brighton announce Kadioglu signing Brighton have signed Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce on a four-year deal. Seagulls head coach Fabian Hurzeler said, "I'm very excited because we are getting an excellent player and a great character. He has great ability, is a strong runner and very good at passing. He is predominantly a full-back and can play on the right or left side; he can also play in t...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE star Sandro Tonali's wait to get back on the pitch is nearly over. The Italian was slapped with a ten-month ban following an investigation into betting breaches. Tonali's girlfriend Juliette Pastore has been by his side in Newcastle - but she has now returned to Italy Credit: Instagram @juliette_pastore Juliette has enjoyed dog walks in Gosforth with the player Credit: Instagram @ju...Full Story »

Manchester United star Scott McTominay looks set to swap Old Trafford for the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium with the midfielder edging closer to a signing for Napoli Meet Cam Reading, Scott McTominay's stunning girlfriend (Image: camreading_) Scott McTominay's Manchester United career is all but over. The Scotland international is set to sign for Antonio Conte's Napoli in a deal that would s...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner joked the best birthday present he could receive would be a day free from discussing transfer business.Rumours continue to swirl around his side, with reports captain Marc Guehi could move to Newcastle before Friday’s deadline while Arsenal forward Eddie Nketiah is linked with a move to Selhurst Park.The Austrian, whose side advanced with a 4-0 second rou...Full Story »

Barrow boss Stephen Clemence was dreaming of a tie at former club Tottenham after his League Two outfit knocked Championship Derby out of the Carabao Cup.The Cumbrians won 3-2 on penalties after a goalless 90 minutes, with Paul Farman saving the crucial spot-kick from Craig Forsyth after Ben Jackson, Robbie Gotts and David Worrall had netted for Barrow.Clemence said: “The owners would prob...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney lost the battle of the Manchester United old boys – then paid tribute to Sven–Goran Eriksson, who died on Monday.Rooney saw his Plymouth side slide out of the EFL Cup thanks to two goals from Watford striker Mileta Rajovic in the 17th and 73rd minutes.That gave victory and a place in the third round to Rooney’s old United team-mate, Tom Cleverley, who took charge o...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke was pleased with the way his side recovered from a disappointing result on Saturday to beat South Yorkshire neighbours Sheffield United 1-0 in the Carabao Cup.After Max Watters scored the second-half goal which settled this second round tie, Clarke said: “We scored a really good goal and it’s a good night for us. Defensively, as a team, we were a lot bett...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey apologised for the challenge by his captain Jay Williams which cut short the debut of Brighton’s new signing Matt O’Riley in the Premier League side’s 4-0 Carabao Cup win.O’Riley, signed by the Seagulls for £25million from Scottish champions Celtic, was forced off after just 10 minutes following a challenge which infuriated the Brighton be...Full Story »

Leicester boss Steve Cooper hailed his side’s attitude following their comfortable 4-0 victory over League Two Tranmere in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The Foxes were made to graft for the opening half but Jordan Ayew’s screamer in the 38th minute sent the Foxes up at the break.Leicester’s Premier League quality shone through in the second period as Stephy Mavididi dispa...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva said Jay Stansfield is ready to fight for a Premier League place after his side’s 2-0 Carabao Cup win against Birmingham.But Silva admitted he cannot guarantee the England Under-21 international will still be at Craven Cottage by the end of the week.Stansfield refused to celebrate his goal on his return to Birmingham as Fulham cruised into the third round.The 21-...Full Story »

QPR boss Marti Cifuentes praised Joe Walsh after the young keeper played a starring role in his side’s Carabao Cup win over Championship rivals Luton.Rangers won 4-1 on penalties after the 90 minutes ended 1-1. Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minutes but Luton equalised five minutes later with a thumping volley from Zack Nelson &ndash...Full Story »

Danny Rohl believes stepping up the tempo helped Sheffield Wednesday come from behind to defeat League Two opponents Grimsby in the Carabao Cup.Wednesday manager Rohl’s Championship side eventually coasted to a 5-1 win at Blundell Park after trailing 1-0 at half-time.Wednesday booked their place in the third round with five second-half goals coming from Ike Ugbo, Jamal Lowe, Callum Paterso...Full Story »

Preston boss Paul Heckingbottom hailed the strength of his new squad following a 5-0 Carabao Cup rout of League Two Harrogate.Milutan Osmajic and Sam Greenwood were two of six changes Heckingbottom made to the side that started his first match at the Deepdale helm – Saturday’s 1-0 Championship triumph over Luton.And the pair combined in devastating fashion with Montenegro internation...Full Story »

Ian Evatt is desperate for Bolton to draw a Premier League big fish in Wednesday night’s EFL Cup third-round draw after his side beat Shrewsbury 2-0.Second-half goals from Jordi Osei-Tutu, his first for the club, and Dion Charles did the damage as the Trotters reached the third round for the first time in seven seasons.And Evatt, whose side triumphed at Wembley in the EFL Trophy last year,...Full Story »

Sean Dyche was pleased with how Everton overcame the “noise” around their alarming start to the season to take a “mini step forward” by beating Doncaster in the Carabao Cup.Bottom of the Premier League having conceded seven without reply across their two opening matches, the Toffees desperately needed to lift the mood ahead of Bournemouth’s visit on Saturday.Everton...Full Story »

Mat Sadler was rightly delighted after seeing League Two Walsall come from two goals down to beat League One promotion hopefuls Huddersfield 3-2 in the Carabao Cup.A Nathan Lowe brace and a Michal Helik own goal overturned the visitors’ efforts from Josh Koroma and Josh Ruffels in either half, with Matty Pearson shown a straight red and Lowe having a penalty saved in between.Sadler said: &...Full Story »

Mark Robins expressed his delight after Coventry reached the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 12 seasons following a 1-0 win against Oxford.Summer signing Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for the Sky Blues which saw Robins’ men beat the U’s for the second time in 11 days.He said: “It’s great that we’re in the hat for the next round.&ld...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher believes the future is bright for Stoke after his youngsters took centre stage in the 5-0 Carabao Cup second round win at Middlesbrough.Emre Tezgel and Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas, both 18, were on the scoresheet at the Riverside while there was a hat-trick of assists for 20-year-old Andrew Moran.Tezgel put Stoke ahead in the first half before the Potters stunned their hosts ...Full Story »

Richard Keogh said pride was his overriding emotion after League One Blackpool beat Blackburn 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.The Championship outfit turned early dominance into a lead when Makhtar Gueye’s 21st-minute penalty put Rovers ahead.But the Seasiders, winless in League One this season, turned the game on its head with quickfire goals through Jake Beesley’s close-range finish and Hay...Full Story »

Charlie Adam was overjoyed after Fleetwood stunned League One Rotherham 2-1 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The Cod Army found themselves behind in the opening exchanges after Jamie McCart’s early opener at Highbury.But Ryan Graydon’s impressive brace within 13 first-half minutes sent the hosts through.“I’m really impressed with the performance,” Adam said. &...Full Story »

Manager Richie Wellens was able to enjoy watching from on high as Leyton Orient completely shut down Millwall as the League One side defeated their Championship opponents 1-0 in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Wellens was serving a touchline ban and watched from the stands as Dan Agyei’s first-half goal sent the O’s through to round three with what was the only shot on target in ...Full Story »

Leicester secured a safe passage through to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a dominant 4-0 victory over Tranmere at the King Power Stadium.Leicester made eight changes from their defeat to Fulham at the weekend and took a while to get in their stride but it was Jordan Ayew – on his first start – that gave the Foxes a narrow half-time advantage.An imperious-looking Leicester p...Full Story »

Watford marched into the third round of the Carabao Cup as manager Tom Cleverley triumphed 2-0 over his old Manchester United team-mate, Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney.A goal in each half from Hornets striker Mileta Rajovic was enough to see off Argyle, although substitute Ryan Hardie hit the post for Rooney’s men late on.Cleverley made seven changes from the team that beat Derby 2-1 at home o...Full Story »

Brighton booked a place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 4-0 home victory over League one Crawley in the first competitive game between the sides since 1992.Scott Lindsey’s Red Devils put up a brave fight and gave a fine account of themselves against a much-changed Seagulls side.Goals from Simon Adingra and Jeremy Sarmiento put Brighton in charge, and they scored twice more in ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday survived a scare against Grimsby to book their spot in the Carabao Cup third round with a comfortable 5-1 comeback win at Blundell Park.Cameron McJannet put Grimsby in front with a header to give the hosts a half-time lead but quick-fire goals from Ike Ugbo and Jamal Lowe turned the tide within the opening 10 minutes of the second half.A late brace from Callum Paterson extend...Full Story »

Dan Agyei’s well-taken goal sent Leyton Orient into the third round of the Carabao Cup as the League One side upset Millwall of the Championship 1-0 at The Den.The O’s have given themselves a shot at being drawn against one of the Premier League’s big hitters in Wednesday night’s draw after comfortably holding off an anaemic Lions performance.Agyei sent the away end into ...Full Story »

Managerless Blackpool produced a stirring comeback to shock Championship Blackburn 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.Rovers went ahead in the 21st minute when Arnor Sigurdsson was brought down by Oliver Casey. Makhtar Gueye stepped up to expertly slot home the penalty.It felt as though it would be a routine win at that stage and Sigurdsson fired over from close range shortly afterwards, though Elliot Emble...Full Story »

Jean-Philippe Mateta struck twice at Selhurst Park to inspire Crystal Palace to a 4-0 Carabao Cup second-round victory over Norwich.Daichi Kamada opened the scoring inside the first two minutes in south London for his first competitive goal in an Eagles shirt and added an assist when Mateta made it two after the break.It was a beauty of a bicycle kick from the Paris Olympic silver medallist, who...Full Story »

QPR beat Championship rivals Luton 4-1 on penalties to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup following a tough encounter at Loftus Road.After the game ended level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, Kenneth Paal stepped up to score the winning penalty as Rangers won the shootout, converting all their spot-kicks.Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minut...Full Story »

Jay Stansfield refused to celebrate his goal on his return to Birmingham as Fulham cruised to a 2-0 Carabao Cup second-round win.Stansfield, 21, who was Birmingham’s multiple player of the year and 13-goal top scorer last season, netted after 14 minutes after Raul Jimenez’s 10th-minute penalty gave Fulham the lead.Birmingham – who are set to sign QPR striker Lyndon Dykes for ar...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for Coventry as they beat Oxford 1-0 to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The summer signing from West Brom saw his deflected effort loop over helpless goalkeeper Matt Ingram to secure the Sky Blues’ place in the third round for the first time in 12 years.Mark Robins’ side had claimed a 3-2 win over the U’s just 1...Full Story »

League Two Walsall pulled off a Carabao Cup upset over League One high-flyers Huddersfield Town, coming from two goals down to win 3-2 against 10 men.Josh Koroma put the visitors ahead with a low shot to the bottom corner from just outside the box on 16 minutes.Huddersfield centre-back Matty Pearson received his marching orders three minutes before the break for a last-man foul on Jack Earing ju...Full Story »

Milutin Osmajic pressed his claim for a Championship recall as he scored a hat-trick along with two assists as Preston claimed a 5-0 Carabao Cup victory away to Harrogate.The Montenegro international was one of six changes that new boss Paul Heckingbottom made to the starting XI he selected for Saturday’s 1-0 triumph over Luton.While on-loan Leeds midfielder Sam Greenwood got the ball roll...Full Story »