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Manchester United keen on €60 million-rated playmaker this summer

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Italian international Marco Verratti. According to a report from L'Equipe (h/t GFFN), Manchester United and Bayern Munich are interested in signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder who will be allowed to leave the club this summer. The 30-year-old has been a key player for the French club and he should prove to be a quality acquisition for...Full Story »

'There is nothing' - Dani Olmo insists he is not in talks with Manchester City after links with Josko Gvardiol reunion

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Dani Olmo has insisted he is happy at RB Leipzig despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester City. WHAT HAPPENED? City are reportedly keen on signing Spanish midfielder Olmo, who Leipzig would likely want around £68 million ($86.6m) for. However, the 25-year-old has denied that he is close to joining the treble-winners. WHAT THEY SAID: This week Olmo told German newspaper Bild...Full Story »

Women's World Cup 2023: England's Lionesses stand on brink of history

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

England's Lionessess stand on the brink of history as they head into the Women's World Cup final against Spain. Sarina Wiegman's side inspired a nation last year by winning the European Championship on home soil and followed up that triumph by beating Brazil to claim the Finalissima earlier this year. Now, they are on the verge of the biggest prize of all. After narrow wins over Haiti and De...Full Story »

Moises Caicedo endures disastrous Chelsea debut

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Moises Caicedo has experienced a debut to forget during Chelsea's Premier League tie away against West Ham United. Travelling to their cross-town rivals' home stadium, Chelsea would have been hopeful they could come away from the London Stadium with all three points following their decent showing against Liverpool last weekend. Last season's Europa Conference League winners have had somethin...Full Story »

Spurs defender wanted on loan by Premier League rivals

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

Newly-promoted Luton Town have reportedly made enquiries to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga. That's according to a recent report from The Athletic, who claims the Hatters are keen to rival Galatasaray and Inter Milan for Spurs’ number 25. Keen to bolster their defence ahead of what is already shaping up to be a challenging season, Luton Town, who have already made 10 su...Full Story »

'Man United are the new Spurs' – Roy Keane slams former club after Tottenham defeat

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by fourfourtwo.com

Manchester United legend Roy Keane tore into his former club following their defeat to Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, calling them "the new Spurs". Keane was often critical of Tottenham, the team he grew up following in Ireland, during his playing days and once famously praised manager Sir Alex Ferguson for a team talk ahead of a game against Spurs in which the Scot simply said:...Full Story »

Andre Onana's No.2: Man Utd eyeing deal to sign Odisseas Vlachodimos from Benfica as Dean Henderson nears exit

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Manchester United have identified Benfica goalkeeper Odisseas Vlachodimos as Andre Onana's number 2, with Dean Henderson set to leave the club. WHAT HAPPENED? The Red Devils are considering making a move for Benfica's Vlachodimos whom they consider as a cover for first-choice custodian Andre Onana, according to Fabrizio Romano. The journalist also claims that Vlachodimos will replace Dean Hen...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Manchester City's Joao Cancelo very close to sealing Barcelona loan move

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by Goal.com

Guardiola hopes Silva and Walker extend Man City stays soon Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes that Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker sign new contracts with the club soon. Speaking to Beany Man Sports, the Spaniard said, "It will be my dream, like Kyle Walker. Hopefully, it happens. From the deep of my heart, from the bottom of my heart, I wish [it happens]." Otavio close to joining Al-...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino confident of rapid Chelsea improvement after West Ham defeat

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by PA

Mauricio Pochettino is confident Chelsea will improve quickly despite an alarming 3-1 defeat at 10-man West Ham.The Blues were the better side but James Ward-Prowse, making his Hammers debut, created goals for Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, either side of Carney Chukwuemeka’s equaliser.Enzo Fernandez had a penalty saved by Alphonse Areola and West Ham had to play the final 25 minutes a ...Full Story »

James Ward-Prowse and Lucas Paqueta make mark as 10-man West Ham stun Chelsea

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by PA

James Ward-Prowse set up two goals on his West Ham debut and Lucas Paqueta scored a late penalty as the 10-man Hammers somehow secured a 3-1 win over Chelsea.Ward-Prowse, the £30million signing from Southampton, created goals for Nayef Aguerd and Michail Antonio, either side Carney Chukwuemeka’s equaliser.But Mauricio Pochettino’s expensively-assembled side will wonder how on e...Full Story »

Unai Emery hails ‘amazing’ Aston Villa captain John McGinn after Everton rout

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by PA

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery saluted skipper John McGinn after his side brushed aside Everton 4-0 for their first Premier League win of the season.McGinn slammed home Leon Bailey’s cross to give Villa a first-half lead before Douglas Luiz’s penalty and goals in the second period from Bailey and substitute Jhon Duran completed an easy victory.Emery said of his captain: “I’m...Full Story »

Hibernian relishing Aston Villa showdown after seeing off Raith in Viaplay Cup

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by PA

Hibernian assistant manager Adam Owen insists the team will relish the challenge of trying to defy the odds in Wednesday’s glamour European clash with Aston Villa.After seeing off Raith Rovers in a hard-fought 2-1 Viaplay Cup last-16 tie on Sunday, Hibs can now turn their full attention to their Europa Conference League play-off first leg against their English top-flight counterparts.Forme...Full Story »

Holders Celtic dumped out of Viaplay Cup by Kilmarnock

Posted Monday, August 21, 2023 by PA

Marley Watkins scored the only goal of the game as Kilmarnock sensationally sent holders Celtic spinning out of the Viaplay Cup at Rugby Park.The big striker converted a Danny Armstrong pass in the 59th minute of a pulsating last-16 tie in which the home side were well-organised and disciplined.Killie withstood Celtic’s relentless pressure thereafter to complete a remarkable early-season O...Full Story »

David Wagner encouraged by Norwich’s start to the season

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Norwich head coach David Wagner feels his side have given themselves a great platform to build on after beating Millwall 3-1 at Carrow Road to make it seven points from a possible nine in the Championship.Jonathan Rowe scored for the fourth successive game to give the Canaries a first-half lead before Josh Sargent and Ashley Barnes struck early in the second period.Millwall substitute Aidomo Ema...Full Story »

Hibernian reach Viaplay Cup quarter-final with hard-fought win over Raith Rovers

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Hibernian progressed into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Raith Rovers.Hibs, who face Aston Vila in the Europa Conference League on Wednesday, struck through second-half efforts from Elie Youan and substitute Dylan Vente either side of a Callum Smith equaliser.Lee Johnson’s team made hard work of the last-16 tie, though, and know they will need to ...Full Story »

Aston Villa bounce back from opening league defeat to demolish dismal Everton

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Aston Villa bounced back from their heavy opening-day Premier League defeat by cantering to a 4-0 home win against Everton.Captain John McGinn and Douglas Luiz’s penalty gave Villa a 2-0 lead at the break and after second-half efforts from Leon Bailey and substitute John Duran, Unai Emery’s side put last week’s 5-1 loss at Newcastle behind them.It was all too easy for Villa as ...Full Story »

Jonathan Rowe keeps scoring run going as Norwich ease past Millwall

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Norwich maintained their impressive start to the Championship season with a comfortable 3-1 win over Millwall at Carrow Road.Young winger Jonathan Rowe maintained his record of scoring in every game so far this season to make it 1-0 and further goals from Josh Sargent and Ashley Barnes early in the second half effectively sealed the points.For the Lions a late strike from substitute Aidomo Emakh...Full Story »

England’s World Cup dreams end in Sydney as Spain prove too good in final

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

England’s dream of lifting a first World Cup was dashed at the final hurdle after Olga Carmona’s first-half strike proved enough to secure Spain a 1-0 victory in Sydney.Sarina Wiegman’s side still achieved a best-ever second-place finish, but that will be little consolation to the Lionesses, who came within inches of an opener when Lauren Hemp clipped the crossbar in the first ...Full Story »

Eden Hazard FaceTimes Romeo Lavia for one-to-one chat after Chelsea announcement

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Chelsea announced the signing of Romeo Lavia for £58million Chelsea legend Eden Hazard FaceTimed Romeo Lavia after the midfielder's move to Stamford Bridge. The Belgian was announced as the Blues' latest addition on Friday following his £58million transfer from Southampton. It marked the west London side's 10th signing of the transfer window, having spent an eye-watering sum of over ...Full Story »

ASSAULT CLAIMS Man United star Antony’s ex Gabriela Cavallin ‘preparing to report him to UK cops over domestic violence claims’

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Antony has denied all the allegations against him, blasting them as "false" and saying he is sure his innocence will be proven. Antony has denied all allegations against him from Gabriela CavallinCavallin made the allegations in the Brazilian media against the Utd player His former partner Gabriela Cavallin previously filed a complaint against the £85million winger which is currently unde...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - Man Utd last night

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Pre EPL Week 2   Wolves 0-4 Brighton (15",46",51",55")Mitoma has just scored a super solo goal against Wolves   Liverpool 3-1 Bournemouth(Mac Allister red card)   (4th) Tottenham 2-0 Man Utd (10th)   Man Utd last night   Spurs 2-0 Man Utd     Please stay tuned on 7M Daily Laugh. There will be more ...Full Story »

Neymar mobbed by fans after hologram of Brazil star's head lights up Saudi sky

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk

Neymar's unveiling was met by plenty of fans in Saudi Arabia Football fans in Saudi Arabia have greeted Brazilian star Neymar's arrival at Al-Hilal by beaming his face up into the sky via hologram. Having signed for Paris Saint Germain back in 2017 for a world record £200million fee, Neymar ended his time in France earlier this week by inking a two-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-...Full Story »

Arsenal profit as West Ham agree deal for Harry Maguire alternative after transfer snub

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Express.co.uk

West Ham are set to bring in defensive reinforcements for David Moyes. West Ham are set to sign ex-Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos (Image: Getty) Arsenal are due a small windfall after West Ham struck a deal with Stuttgart for defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. The former Gunners starlet is the second high-profile departure at the Bundesliga club in the space of a matter of days after ...Full Story »

Saudi Arabia prepare 'serious' Lionel Messi offer to reignite Cristiano Ronaldo rivalry

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Express.co.uk

The two football icons could be set for a surprising reunion in the Saudi Pro League, several years on from their Real Madrid and Barcelona El Clasico days. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be set for one last dance with a potential loan move to the Saudi Pro League on the cards. Messi has once again been linked to join Saudi Arabia's soccer league just months after rejecting their adva...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag confirms two more Man United players could leave this summer

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

After a terrible performance on Saturday evening against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, it’s no wonder that Erik ten Hag wasn’t happy with his Man United stars. Aside from the odd half chance, the Red Devils were soundly beaten by a Spurs team that rarely had to get out of second gear. If United are going to make in-roads towards the major titles available during the 2023/...Full Story »

Liverpool already considering replacements for Mo Salah

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

It appears as if Liverpool are planning for the future with news that replacements for their incredible striker, Mo Salah, are already being considered. The Egyptian King has played the fullest part in Jurgen Klopp’s Anfield revolution of the past few years, but there’s no escaping the fact that will be 32 years of age at the end of the current 2023/24 Premier League campaign. Te...Full Story »

Exclusive: Surprise interest for Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku as Juventus change focus

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com

With just under two weeks to go until the end of the summer transfer window, Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku has really dug himself into a hole. Having been odds on to move on a permanent deal to Inter Milan the Belgian inexplicably begun secret negotiations with Juventus, causing the neroazzurri to definitively pull out of a transfer. It was thought that there could be mileage in a swap deal ...Full Story »

WAY TO GO Man Utd ‘send scouts to watch Norwegian wonderkid, 16’ who’s a huge Red Devils fan and idolises Cristiano Ronaldo

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

Sverre Nypan plays his football for Norwegian first division side Rosenberg and became their youngest ever player when he made his debut at just 15. Manchester United have reportedly sent scouts to watch Sverre Nypan Credit: Alamy United have been monitoring the youngster for around a year and according to Norwegian outlet TV2, have sent scouts out to watch him. Nypan has already made 19 seni...Full Story »

GRAV CONCERN Liverpool send ‘two officials to Bayern Munich’ as they take major step to try and seal Ryan Gravenberch transfer

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

The Reds are determined to further bolster their midfield prior to the transfer deadline. Ryan Gravenberch is on Liverpool's radar Credit: Getty Jurgen Klopp's side have lost Fabinho, Jordan Henderson, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain since last season concluded. Liverpool tried to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia as replacements, only for the duo to both snub them in favour of joi...Full Story »

LIV ON Divock Origi set for shock Premier League return as Liverpool cult hero is lined up for stunning loan transfer

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk

SHEFFIELD UNITED are looking into a shock loan deal for AC Milan’s Belgian hitman Divock Origi. Blades are desperate for new firepower and are trying to find out if Origi, 28, fancies a season with them in the Premier League. Divock Origi is a target for Sheffield United Credit: Alamy Chuba Akpom chose to join Ajax instead while Aston Villa’s Cameron Archer is an expensive and dif...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Hakim Ziyech finally completes Chelsea exit as he joins Galatasaray

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by Goal.com

Official: Hakim Ziyech joins Galatasaray Welcome to our family Hakim Ziyech! 💛❤️ pic.twitter.com/yrtHZymASo— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) August 19, 2023 Gabri Veiga set to seal Napoli move Gabri Veiga is all set to leave Celta Vigo to join Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. As per Romano, the two clubs are set to complete the deal on Sunday after which the player will ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola applauds Manchester City’s mentality following Newcastle victory

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Pep Guardiola hailed a mature performance from Manchester City as they claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.Julian Alvarez scored the only goal of a tight Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium in which the treble winners impressively stifled any threat from the visitors.Newcastle had travelled in buoyant mood after their opening-day 5-1 defeat of Aston Villa last wee...Full Story »

Julian Alvarez fires Manchester City to hard-fought win over Newcastle

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Julian Alvarez’s fine first-half strike handed Manchester City a hard-fought 1-0 win over Newcastle in their first home match since winning the treble on Saturday.The World Cup winner curled a shot into the top corner after 31 minutes of a tight Premier League encounter at the Etihad Stadium and it proved enough for the champions to claim all three points.Newcastle, buoyed by thrashing Ast...Full Story »

‘It is obvious why we signed a striker’ says United boss after loss at Tottenham

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Erik ten Hag cut a frustrated figure after Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham and insisted their wasteful display showed why Rasmus Hojlund was signed.The Red Devils went down in the capital on Saturday night after Pape Sarr slid home the opener in the 49th minute before Lisandro Martinez deflected the ball into his own net late on.United could have easily been ahead by this po...Full Story »

Spurs see off Manchester United to give Ange Postecoglou a winning start at home

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ange Postecoglou oversaw a thrilling first win as Tottenham manager as Pape Sarr’s strike and a Lisandro Martinez own goal settled a pulsating Premier League clash with Manchester United.Even by Spurs’ standards this has been a chastening year, with their struggles in the second half of last season compounded by homegrown star Harry Kane’s recent switch to Bayern Munich.But for...Full Story »

John Eustace vows to ‘stay level-headed’ as Birmingham extend unbeaten start

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

John Eustace was keeping both feet firmly on the ground after goals from substitutes Koji Miyoshi and Lukas Jutkiewicz maintained Birmingham’s impressive start to the Championship campaign.Miyoshi, a 40th-minute replacement for the injured Ethan Laird, volleyed his first Blues goal in spectacular fashion deep into first-half stoppage time.And Jutkiewicz settled the outcome six minutes from...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan hails Newport as they bounce back at Forest Green

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Manager Graham Coughlan was pleased with Newport’s reaction after they bounced back from a midweek defeat to claim a 3-0 League Two win at Forest Green.A dominant away performance from the Exiles began after just 13 seconds when Will Evans caught on to a poor misplaced pass by the hosts and he doubled his tally in the 24th minute.Newport made it three after 87 minutes through an Adam Lewis...Full Story »

Derek Adams revels in Morecambe’s big win over Bradford

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Morecambe boss Derek Adams gained sweet revenge over his former club Bradford as his youngsters enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Mazuma Stadium.Adams, who was sacked by the Bantams after less than a season in charge in February 2022 before returning for a second spell with the Shrimps, had plenty to smile about.Michael Mellon scored twice and JJ McKiernan added another in a one...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe hails Preston’s ‘fantastic’ display in victory at Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Preston manager Ryan Lowe hailed his side’s “fantastic” display after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 to continue their strong start to the Championship season.Liam Lindsay’s header early in the second half was enough to give the Lilywhites their second win of the campaign, with Wednesday tasting defeat in all three of their Championship games so far to hold up the tabl...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Graham Alexander delighted with late win at Colchester

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

MK Dons manager Graham Alexander was delighted with his team’s response to a half-time rallying cry as they staged a late comeback to beat Colchester 3-2 in Sky Bet League Two.Substitute Matt Dennis fired home in the 10th minute of stoppage time to make it three wins from four for the Dons and move them up to second place in the table.Ex-Colchester man Alex Gilbey equalised in the 88th min...Full Story »

Dave Challinor challenges Stockport players to take more risks after first win

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Stockport manager Dave Challinor called on his side to play with more confidence following their narrow 1-0 victory over Barrow.Louie Barry scored the only goal of the game to earn last season’s beaten play-off finalists their first win of this League Two campaign.Both sides settled into the game slowly and the lack of quality finishing left it 0-0 until Barry struck in the 66th minute.Cha...Full Story »

Marco Silva confirms Aleksandar Mitrovic is joining Al Hilal

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Marco Silva has confirmed Aleksandar Mitrovic will be leaving Fulham after a deal was agreed with Al Hilal following the 3-0 home loss to Brentford in the Premier League.The Serbian striker was absent from the squad ahead of his move to the Saudi Pro League and was replaced by summer signing Raul Jimenez, who drew a second straight blank when leading the line.Silva mentioned Mitrovic forced his ...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey says police investigating incident in Gillingham game

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Scott Lindsey said police were investigating after Crawley midfielder Ronan Darcy appeared to be hit in the face by Gillingham assistant David Livermore after the end of the match at the Broadfield Stadium.Livermore, Crawley keeper Corey Addai and Darcy were shown yellow cards by referee Ed Duckworth after the game, which the Gills won 1-0.When asked to comment about a Crawley player being struc...Full Story »

Fox-in-the-box Cesare Casadei earns high praise from Leicester boss Enzo Maresca

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca hailed debutant Cesare Casadei for the late goal that secured a history-making 2-1 win at home to Cardiff.It enabled the Foxes to celebrate four straight wins at the start of a season for the first time.A fine strike from Aaron Ramsey looked like earning Cardiff a point after Wanya Marcal-Madivadua fired Maresca’s hosts ahead.But on-loan Chelsea midfielder Ca...Full Story »

Steve Evans baffled by referee decisions in Stevenage’s loss to Reading

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Stevenage manager Steve Evans criticised referee Anthony Backhouse after he sent off defender Nathan Thompson early on in the 2-0 League One defeat at lowly Reading.Thompson saw red in only the 22nd minute for his second yellow card and Reading went on to ease past their 10-man opponents with a brace of goals from 20-year-old striker Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan either side of the interval.Evans said: &...Full Story »

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley rues lack of cutting edge after latest stalemate

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Blackpool boss Neil Critchley admitted his side are lacking in the final third after they were held to a third successive goalless draw.The unbeaten Tangerines shared the spoils with Leyton Orient at Bloomfield Road, the promoted visitors claiming their first point of the season as a result.Home striker Shayne Lavery came closest to finding a breakthrough, hitting the post in the 56th minute and...Full Story »

Malky Mackay pleased as Ross County battle past Airdrie to reach quarter-finals

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ross County boss Malky Mackay was delighted that his side found a way to win after they overcame a battling Airdrie side 4-3 in extra time to reach the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.County looked well on course for victory at 3-1 up, though they would concede twice in the final 10 minutes to send the game into extra time.The Staggies prevailed in the additional half hour however, Eamonn Brop...Full Story »

Mark Robins confident new-look Coventry will come good

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mark Robins expects Coventry to be Championship promotion contenders again this season once his new signings hit the ground running.The Sky Blues were left frustrated by Swansea in their third Championship game of the season as the sides played out a 1-1 draw in south Wales.Record-signing Haji Wright spurned a number of chances in the first half before Matty Godden gave the Sky Blues a lead, but...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy hails gritty Lincoln victory over Shrewsbury

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy claimed Shrewsbury were the better team after Ethan Hamilton earned the Imps a 1-0 victory.The recent signing from Accrington struck his first goal for the club to stretch their unbeaten league run to three games.Shrewsbury were the more dominant of the two sides and went close to breaking the deadlock on the half-hour mark.Dan Udoh played a creative ball over the top t...Full Story »

Many Brighton players capable of scoring like Kaoru Mitoma’s stunner – De Zerbi

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi said plenty of players in his squad were capable of scoring goals like Kaoru Mitoma’s stunning effort in his side’s 4-1 Premier League win at Wolves.The Seagulls sit top of the table after a clinical display at Molineux, with Japan winger Mitoma, Pervis Estupinan and Solly March’s double making it eight goals in two league matches.De Zerbi, who de...Full Story »

‘Brilliant’ Ryan Trevitt has Exeter boss Gary Caldwell in high spirits

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell has high hopes for Ryan Trevitt after his goal set up a 2-0 win over Carlisle.Trevitt and Demetri Mitchell sealed the points to make a long trip north worth the effort, following a midweek defeat at Portsmouth.“It was a fantastic result after a really difficult week,” said Caldwell. “We had to recover well after Tuesday night and after everyone&rsqu...Full Story »

Liam Manning hails ‘terrific performance’ as Oxford claim Oakwell win

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Oxford boss Liam Manning praised his side’s mental and physical contributions in what he felt was a “terrific performance” at Barnsley.Following a disappointing start to the season, Oxford have now recorded three successive wins after Cameron Brannagan’s early penalty, a Jordan Williams own goal and Tyler Goodrham’s late effort earned them a 3-1 win at Oakwell.Manni...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray: Jobe Bellingham ‘a joy to work with’

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Tony Mowbray praised Jobe Bellingham’s willingess to learn after his first senior goals powered Sunderland’s 2-1 comeback win against Rotherham.Bellingham’s brace helped overturn Hakeem Odoffin’s early goal and secure a welcome win for the Stadium of Light crowd.Mowbray admitted afterwards that the 17-year-old was disappointed not to land a hat-trick and praised him for h...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson bemoans lack of quality as Posh suffer ‘sore result’ at Cobblers

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Darren Ferguson said Peterborough’s quality in the final third was “nowhere near good enough” after their perfect start to the Sky Bet League One season was ended by local rivals Northampton.Posh were the better side for much of the game at Sixfields but missed a string of chances before being undone by Mitch Pinnock’s remarkable late winner for a 1-0 defeat.“It&rsq...Full Story »

Motherwell boss Stuart Kettlewell rues costly afternoon after loss at St Mirren

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell was counting the cost of their afternoon in Paisley after getting knocked out of the Viaplay Cup and seeing new striker Mika Biereth suffer a concerning knee injury.The Steelmen fell to a 1-0 second-round defeat at St Mirren after Caolan Boyd-Munce scored a spectacular ninth-minute goal when he fired a loose ball into the top corner from 20 yards.Motherwell s...Full Story »

Livingston boss David Martindale relieved to avoid banana skin against Ayr

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Livingston manager David Martindale was content to avoid an upset as his side eased past Ayr United 2-0 and into the quarter-finals of the Viaplay Cup.The Scottish Premiership hosts earned an early breakthrough courtesy of Joel Nouble’s 12th-minute opener and Cristian Montano’s second-half strike booked their place in the hat for the last eight.With Premiership sides elsewhere in the...Full Story »

Andy Crosby delighted with Port Vale’s second-half rally

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Andy Crosby praised Port Vale’s second-half display as they finally ended their wait for a League One away win.Funso Ojo’s 87th-minute goal, tapping in from close range after Josh Thomas was initially denied by Ashley Maynard-Brewer, clinched a 3-2 victory over Charlton.James Wilson and Ethan Chislett struck within the space of two minutes early in the second period to wipe out Alfie...Full Story »

Paul Warne tells ‘honest truth’ and declares Derby are far from top-three side

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted his team are some way off becoming a “top three” side despite their 1-0 win over Fleetwood.Warne celebrated a home victory for the first time this season but Fleetwood made them sweat after Martyn Waghorn scored for the second game running.Waghorn pounced in the 23rd minute after Conor Washington’s shot was deflected into his path and that p...Full Story »

Mat Sadler accuses Walsall of giving Crewe ‘leg up’ in League Two draw

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mat Sadler accused his Walsall players of giving Crewe a “leg up” to come back into the game after they let a two-goal lead slip in a 2-2 League Two draw at Gresty Road.The Saddlers were thwarted by a stoppage-time leveller from Alex midfielder Jack Powell, whose cross evaded everyone and sailed into the far corner of the net.Earlier the west midlanders had looked impressive when bui...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna plays down talk of promotion after beating QPR

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna played down talk of a potential second successive promotion for his side following their 1-0 victory at QPR.The win maintained Town’s 100 per cent record in the Sky Bet Championship this season and stretched their unbeaten league run to 22 matches.They sit top of the table after three games, inevitably fuelling suggestions that they could seriously challenge for...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson praises AFC Wimbledon’s battling qualities in win at Sutton

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Jubilant AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson saluted his battling side as their fine second-half showing earned a 3-0 victory over derby rivals Sutton.Goals from Ryan Johnson, Harry Pell and James Tilley did the damage as Jackson’s team maintained their unbeaten start to the League Two season.“It’s always a tough game for us, especially being a local derby,” said Jackson.&...Full Story »

Michael Carrick ‘encouraged’ by display as Middlesbrough held by Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Head coach Michael Carrick is remaining calm despite the fact Middlesbrough are still looking for their first win of the Championship season following a 1-1 draw with Huddersfield at the Riverside.Boro made the Championship play-offs last season and are targeting another promotion push this term but lost their first two games of the campaign without scoring a goal.But Carrick felt his side were ...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior hails ‘fantastic finishing’ of Aaron Connolly after late brace

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Liam Rosenior praised the “fantastic finishing” of Aaron Connolly after his late double saw Hull come from behind to defeat 10-man Blackburn 2-1.Hull were in control from the outset and tightened their grip when Harry Pickering received a 17th-minute red card for bringing Liam Delap down when clean through.But the resilient Blackburn team took the lead through Sam Gallagher’s e...Full Story »

Luke Williams demands more from Notts County after victory at Doncaster

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Notts County ran out comfortable winners in a 3-1 League Two victory over Doncaster but demanding manager Luke Williams was not fully convinced by their efforts.A brace from Macauley Langstaff and a Jodi Jones strike had County in total control on their way to a first away win back in the EFL, before Deji Sotona grabbed an added-time consolation for the hosts.Williams did not believe the scoreli...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp to consider appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s red card

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Jurgen Klopp suggested Liverpool will appeal against Alexis Mac Allister’s dismissal after his side came from behind to beat Bournemouth 3-1 at Anfield.In a dramatic home opener, Liverpool needed goals from Luis Diaz, Mo Salah and Diogo Jota to respond to a third-minute strike from Antoine Semenyo, and played the final half an hour with 10 men after Mac Allister’s home debut was cut ...Full Story »

John Mousinho feared fan who replaced assistant might not support Pompey cause

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

John Mousinho admitted Portsmouth’s goalless draw at home to winless Cheltenham could have been called off after a fan had to come out of the stands to run the line after two officials hobbled off injured.The Robins produced a stubborn defensive display to pick up their first point of the season but it was the officials who stole the limelight when not one but two assistant referees limped...Full Story »

Nigel Clough left wondering what could have been after Grimsby draw

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Nigel Clough reckons his Mansfield side did more than enough to pick up all three points from their League Two meeting with Grimsby at Blundell Park.Goals from in-form Grimsby winger Abo Eisa and Mansfield substitute Rhys Oates bookmarked that 1-1 draw as Clough’s men remain unbeaten this season.Further chances were few and far between as the two teams cancelled each other out in what was ...Full Story »

Eamonn Brophy’s extra-time goal steers Ross County past battling Airdrieonians

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ross County booked their place in the last-eight of the Viaplay Cup with a dramatic 4-3 extra-time victory over Airdrieonians.The Staggies struck twice inside the opening 10 minutes to hold a commanding lead, although Callum Gallagher found the net to give the hosts hope.Simon Murray was on target minutes later to restore the two-goal advantage for Malky Mackay’s side but they would be stu...Full Story »

Mark Bonner hails Cambridge depth as substitutes seal win over Bristol Rovers

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Mark Bonner hailed the quality of his new-look Cambridge squad after substitutes Fejiri Okenabirhie and Sullay Kaikai scored late to secure a 2-0 win over Bristol Rovers and send the Us top of League One.Okenabirhie netted his first league goal for the club with a curling finish in the 78th minute before summer signing Kaikai scored in stoppage time to seal a third win in four and consign Rovers...Full Story »

John Dreyer full of praise for Max Crocombe as Burton claim draw at Wycombe

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Burton assistant manager John Dreyer believes Max Crocombe staked a claim to become the club’s first-choice goalkeeper after a superb performance in their goalless draw at Wycombe.Crocombe, a summer signing from Grimsby, made his first start for Burton having replaced the injured Jamal Blackman from the bench during Tuesday night’s defeat at Shrewsbury.The 30-year-old New Zealander m...Full Story »

Swindon boss Michael Flynn feels flat as Wrexham battle back in 10-goal thriller

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Frustrated Michael Flynn felt individual errors cost Swindon as they dropped two Sky Bet League Two points in a thrilling 5-5 draw at Wrexham.The Robins led through Jake Young’s header and Charlie Austin doubled their advantage, before Jake Bickerstaff got one back. However, Daniel Kemp curled home and Young bagged his second as the visitors were 4-1 up at half-time.Lee’s penalty and...Full Story »

John Coleman delighted with Accrington’s late win over Harrogate

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

John Coleman knows wins are special but Jack Nolan’s late free-kick against Harrogate in Accrington’s 2-1 victory gave him more pleasure than most.Stanley dominated the game in terms of chances and took the lead in the 28th minute with Sean McConville curling a free-kick into the top of the net.Reds defender Seb Quirk was sent off for two bookable offences on 82 minutes and, from the...Full Story »

Alex Neil enjoying Stoke’s home form after Watford win

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Alex Neil expressed his delight at Stoke’s home comforts as they defeated Watford 1-0.New hero Andre Vidigal starred again as he notched his fourth goal in as many games since a summer move from Maritimo.The Portuguese winger – who turned 25 in midweek – fired in a second-half winner with an emphatic strike on the volley.And, in the process, The Potters secured successive leagu...Full Story »

Ian Dawes finds plenty of room for improvement after Tranmere slip up at home

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ian Dawes was left lamenting his Tranmere side’s second-half performance after visitors Salford came from 2-1 down at the break to win 4-3.Connor Jennings and Kristian Dennis had given Rovers the advantage in this Sky Bet League Two contest, with Matt Smith netting for the visitors in between.However, after Callum Hendry made it 2-2 a minute into the second half, he hit two more to give th...Full Story »

Liam Lindsay header enough as Preston take points from lowly Sheffield Wednesday

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Preston continued their strong start to the season as they claimed a narrow 1-0 Championship victory over lowly Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough on Saturday afternoon.Liam Lindsay’s header early in the second half was enough to give the Lilywhites their second win of the campaign, with Wednesday tasting defeat in all three of their league games so far.Wednesday boss Xisco Munoz made fou...Full Story »

Aaron Connolly nets late brace as Hull battle back to beat 10-man Blackburn

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Substitute Aaron Connolly scored a late brace as Hull came from behind to beat 10-man Blackburn 2-1 in a breathless encounter.Rovers were up against it from the 17th minute when Harry Pickering was given his marching orders for upending Liam Delap when clean through but displayed great resilience and managed to take a 74th-minute lead through Sam Gallagher.However, Hull recovered superbly and Co...Full Story »

Stephen Wearne treble secures convincing win for Gateshead over Ebbsfleet

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

A hat-trick from Stephen Wearne sealed an emphatic 4-1 National League win for Gateshead over Ebbsfleet at the Gateshead International Stadium.Wearne struck three times in the last half hour as the home side pulled away from their opponents having entered the interval all square.Kenton Richardson’s deflected effort had given the home side the lead but Ebbsfleet were level when Dominic Pole...Full Story »

Hayden Hackney stunner earns Middlesbrough point against Huddersfield

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Middlesbrough started life without last season’s Championship Player of the Year and top scorer Chuba Akpom with a 1-1 draw against Huddersfield at the Riverside Stadium.Midfielder Hayden Hackney scored a stunner just after the hour mark to rescue a point for Michael Carrick’s side, cancelling out Dael Fry’s own goal 14 minutes earlier, with the draw meaning both Boro and the T...Full Story »

Port Vale end winless run on the road with late clincher at Charlton

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Port Vale celebrated their first League One away win since January 1 as Funso Ojo’s 87th-minute goal settled an end-to-end 3-2 win over Charlton.Summer signing Alfie May opened his goal account for Charlton in the 10th minute. The striker rifled his penalty home after referee Sunny Singh Gill ruled that keeper Connor Ripley had impeded Daniel Kanu.Alex Iacovitti cleared a Corey Blackett-Ta...Full Story »

Ruari Paton punishes Arbroath again as Queen’s Park march on

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Ruari Paton was once again Arbroath’s nemesis as his second-half strike helped Queen’s Park record a 1-0 win to continue their 100 per cent start to the Scottish Championship season.The visiting Spiders, who had Paton to thank for last week’s winner when the teams met in Glasgow, made a sharp start and had a Patrick Jarrett goal ruled out for offside and a strong penalty claim ...Full Story »

Reece Smith grabs Maidenhead winner against bottom of the table Dagenham

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Reece Smith fired Maidenhead to a 1-0 victory over Dagenham and Redbridge in a hard-fought encounter at York Road.A tight first half ended goalless with neither side having troubled the opposition keeper unduly.Maidenhead’s Charlee Adams blazed a 34th-minute free-kick over and fellow midfielder Casey Pettit failed to hit the target with Sam Ling equally inaccurate for the visitors in a lat...Full Story »

Gillingham remain top after beating Crawley

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Gillingham continued their dream start to the season with a 1-0 victory at Crawley to remain top of Sky Bet League Two.Harry Ransom’s own goal just before the break sent Crawley down to their first home defeat in nearly six months and it came after an early penalty miss by the Reds.The match ended controversially with Gillingham assistant boss David Livermore receiving a yellow card after ...Full Story »

Tahvon Campbell grabs dramatic winner for Wealdstone against AFC Fylde

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Tahvon Campbell struck deep into stoppage time as Wealdstone completed a 3-2 comeback victory over 10-man AFC Fylde.Wealdstone had forced their way ahead after just 10 minutes when Campbell converted Charles Clayden’s left-wing cross from close range.The striker was unable to make the most of rounding keeper Theo Richardson four minutes later and his side was pegged back eight minutes befo...Full Story »

Jack Powell nets late equaliser as Crewe salvage League Two draw with Walsall

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

A stoppage-time strike from Jack Powell salvaged Crewe a point from a 2-2 League Two draw with Walsall.The Railwaymen came from two down at Gresty Road after an early goal from Freddy Draper and a belting effort from Issac Hutchinson in the first half appeared to have earned Walsall their second success of the campaign.But Powell’s late cross from the left evaded everyone to land in the ne...Full Story »

Blackpool held again as Leyton Orient earn first point of season

Posted Sunday, August 20, 2023 by PA

Unbeaten Blackpool registered a third consecutive 0-0 draw in League One as they were held at home by Leyton Orient.Goalkeepers Dan Grimshaw and Sam Howes both produced excellent performances to ensure the deadlock was not broken and earn newly-promoted Orient their first point of the season.Shayne Lavery went close to giving Blackpool a fourth-minute lead but Howes was on hand to deny him.At th...Full Story »

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