Steven Gerrard hailed Ryan Kent’s “world class” goal after the attacker inspired Rangers to a 4-2 win over Ross County in his first start since September.After recovering from a hamstring injury, Kent had come on as a second-half substitute against Brondby on Thursday night and helped the Gers to a 1-1 Europa League draw in Denmark.Gerrard pitched him in from the start against ...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa saluted Adam Forshaw after the Leeds midfielder made his first Premier League start for the club in the 1-1 home draw against Leicester.Forshaw, 30, sidelined for almost two seasons until August due to a chronic hip problem, produced a near-flawless display as Leeds rediscovered the high-octane form that propelled them to a ninth-placed finish last season.Raphinha’s 26th-min...Full Story »

Notts County boss Ian Burchnall is relishing another opportunity to take on opponents from a higher division after his National League side drew 1-1 at Rochdale to earn an FA Cup replay.The Magpies overturned a one-goal deficit at the break with a strong second-half showing and had chances to snatch the win against their League Two hosts.Corey O’Keeffe had fired Dale into the box seat with...Full Story »

National League Stockport marked Dave Challinor’s first game as manager by coming from behind to earn a 2-2 FA Cup first-round draw at League One Bolton.Roared on by 5,000 fans, the Hatters secured a replay at Edgeley Park courtesy of a Ben Whitfield goal in added time at the end of an eventful first half.Whitfield’s third goal in four games rounded off an entertaining opening half t...Full Story »

Boss Joey Barton felt his League Two Bristol Rovers deserved their 2-2 draw at Oxford after Antony Evans’ 87th-minute penalty earned a replay.Taylor converted after late substitute Jamie Hanson fouled Aaron Collins.Matty Taylor had put the U’s in front in the 11th minute but Sam Finley levelled in first-half stoppage time.Marcus McGuane restored Oxford’s lead but the home side,...Full Story »

Rangers survived an early scare to brush aside bottom side Ross County 4-2  and go four points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Celtic’s 4-2 win over Dundee at Dens Park earlier in the day put some pressure on the Ibrox men who found themselves a goal down to a Joseph Hungbo goal after only five minutes.It was the fifth game in a row that Steven Gerrard’s side had lost ...Full Story »

National League side Notts County earned a richly-deserved replay after coming back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at League Two Rochdale.Dale were the better side in the opening 45 minutes of this FA Cup first-round tie, with Abraham Odoh narrowly wide with a well-struck side-footed effort while Corey O’Keeffe met Aaron Morley’s deep corner with a volleyed attempt into the side-nettin...Full Story »

Shrewsbury came from behind at non-league Stratford to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win.The Bards made the perfect start, taking the lead against their League One visitors after just five minutes. A well-worked free-kick was played inside by skipper Will Grocott who collected the return ball from Ash Sammons before placing it beneath keeper Harry Burgoyne.It took...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players after Watford boss Claudio Ranieri accused them of a lack of respect in the build-up to Emile Smith Rowe’s winning goal.Smith Rowe struck in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over the 10-man Hornets, who had Juraj Kucka sent off late on.The result leaves Arsenal fifth in the Premier League heading into the international break, with the result...Full Story »

New Tottenham manager Antonio Conte declared himself happy with their goalless draw at Everton despite a frustrating afternoon at Goodison Park.The home side had the better of the game, but Giovani Lo Celso perhaps came closest to scoring with a shot against a post two minutes from time.However, although Spurs extended their Premier League run without an effort on target to three hours and 47 mi...Full Story »