Graham Potter believes Chelsea are heading in the right direction despite a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 meeting with Borussia Dortmund.The Blues managed 21 attempts to the hosts’ 14 and Joao Felix cannoned a first-half effort off the crossbar as Potter’s side – still searching for just their second win in 2023 – came up empty-handed.Defea...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed his side’s quality after Manchester City moved ahead of Arsenal to the summit of the Premier League with victory at the Emirates, but warned that the league is not over yet.Erling Haaland wrapped up a 3-1 victory for the reigning champions, as Arsenal slipped out of the top spot they had occupied since the third week of the season.Bukayo Saka’s penalty spot-kick ...Full Story »

Swansea head coach Russell Martin admitted he was relieved after his side avoided a slip-up against 10-man bottom club Blackpool.A man down for over half an hour after the dismissal of Arsenal loanee Charlie Patino, the Tangerines cancelled out Matty Sorinola’s opener through a Sonny Carey goal in the 70th minute.But Sorinola’s cross was turned into his own goal by Blackpool defender...Full Story »

Michael Carrick hailed a “complete team performance” as Middlesbrough ended promotion rivals Sheffield United’s long unbeaten run with a 3-1 win at Bramall Lane.The Blades had not been beaten in 10 Championship games and looked on course to move 13 points clear of third-placed Boro after Oli McBurnie gave United an early lead.But the visitors hit back to level through Chuba Akp...Full Story »

Carlos Corberan bemoaned a momentary defensive lapse after West Brom’s 1-1 draw with Blackburn at The Hawthorns.Ben Brereton-Diaz cancelled out Jayson Molumby’s opener with one minute remaining of the SkyBet Championship clash.Chile international Brereton-Diaz converted an 89th-minute free-kick after Molumby’s 73rd-minute header.Molumby, the hero in the first instance, was culp...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe hopes Preston fans will rediscover their love for the team following a backs-to-the-wall 1-1 draw with Luton on Wednesday.North End salvaged a point against the Championship’s fourth-placed side despite going down to 10 men following Ben Whiteman’s 50th-minute dismissal and trailing to Carlton Morris’ strike 23 minutes later.Troy Parrott rifled home from the spot with...Full Story »

Motherwell caretaker manager Stuart Kettlewell praised his players for doing the fundamentals right as they earned a first league victory in 12 matches.Goals from Kevin Van Veen and Max Johnston in the first 19 minutes gave Kettlewell the perfect start and his side held on for a 2-1 win against St Mirren after Ryan Strain quickly pulled a goal back.It was a first cinch Premiership win at home fo...Full Story »

Interim boss Narcis Pelach says Neil Warnock’s appointment has given Huddersfield a lift, despite Wednesday night’s 3-0 Championship loss to Stoke.The 74-year-old boss takes charge from Thursday as he returns to football, 10 months after announcing his retirement.But a mammoth task faces the veteran manager, as evidenced by their poor display in the Potteries.Pelach said: “It w...Full Story »

Shaun Maloney was in upbeat mood after celebrating three games unbeaten as Wigan boss thanks to Ashley Fletcher’s second-half equaliser.City took a 36th-minute lead when centre-back Rob Atkinson got forward to head home a left-wing cross from midfielder Anis Mehmeti.But Wigan hit back, with Fletcher finding himself unmarked six yards out to squeeze a low shot past Max O’Leary.The Lat...Full Story »

Middlesbrough came back from a goal down to win 3-1 at promotion rivals Sheffield United and reduce the gap between the two teams to seven points in the Championship.Oli McBurnie gave second-placed United an early lead, but the visitors hit back to level through Chuba Akpom before Cameron Archer scored twice to give Michael Carrick’s side a fourth straight league win.The hosts, who were un...Full Story »