Romelu Lukaku wants to stay at Inter and reveals chat he had with Todd Boehly
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Romelu Lukaku wants to leave Chelsea on a permanent basis
Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku has revealed he hopes to remain in Italy instead of returning to Chelsea over the summer.
Lukaku returned to Stamford Bridge in 2021, but he struggled in the Premier League - and 12 months later, he was back in Serie A. The Belgian has now revealed, after speaking to Todd Bohely, he will look to leave west Lo...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Juventus planning audacious Saka-Vlahovic swap deal
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Goal.com
Marquinhos closing in on new PSG contract
Marquinhos confirms negotiations for his new contract with PSG are now very advanced: “Yes, talks are progressing well”, told L’Équipe. 🔴🔵🇧🇷 #PSGLength of the contract, one of the final steps before it will be signed — 2026 or 2027. pic.twitter.com/TSNI41Pilc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2023
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Man United and Bayern Munich eyeing January move for La Liga goalkeeper
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are both interested in signing Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
That’s according to transfer journalist Ekrem Konur, who claims the two European heavyweights are keen to add Bounou to their goalkeeping options.
🚨Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, 31, could leave Sevilla FC for Manchester United or Bayern Munich in January.🇲🇦🔴#SevillaFC 🔴#F...Full Story »
Mykhaylo Mudryk 'agrees five-year Arsenal contract' as Gunners take crucial step in deal
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Arsenal transfer news: Mykhaylo Mudryk is claimed to have agreed a five-year contract
Arsenal have agreed a contract with top transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk, according to reports. The Ukraine international is claimed to have given the green light to a five-year deal.
Mikel Arteta has prioritised the signing of Mudryk in the January transfer window. The Premier League leaders have already seen...Full Story »
Iranian police detain footballers in raid at party
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by ESPN
There has been mass unrest in Iran following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini in September.
Iranian police briefly detained several unidentified top-tier football players in a raid on a party on New Year's Eve where alcohol was served in violation of an Islamic ban, Iranian media have reported.
Mingling between sexes outside marriage and drinking alcohol are banned under Iran's Islamic laws...Full Story »
Sex-mad football WAG shows off sizzling bum as she brings in new year from scorching beach
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Football WAG Izabel Goulart has stunned her followers with a snap of her sizzling bum while tanning on a scorching beach.
Goulart, who is the sex-mad fiancee of German goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, has travelled to the tropical island of St. Barts to celebrate Christmas and the New Year. It comes after she cheered on her partner in Qatar as Germany crashed out of the World Cup group stages.
But the ...Full Story »
Petition for Man City’s Julian Alvarez to break up with his girlfriend reaches 20,000 signatures after World Cup triumph
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
A PETITION calling for Manchester City star Julian Alvarez to split up with his girlfriend has reached 20,000 signatures.
Alvarez recently returned to the UK following his World Cup win with Argentina last month.
And while celebrating the incredible achievement his partner Emilia Ferrero infuriated some Argentina fans.
Emilia prevented Alvarez from posing for a photo with a group of adoring...Full Story »
Erling Haaland enjoys New Years Eve at The Ivy with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen with pair using side entrance
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ERLING HAALAND celebrated New Year’s Eve in style.
The giant Norwegian enjoyed an evening out with girlfriend Isabel Haugseng Johansen at the swanky Ivy restaurant in Manchester.
The Manchester City star, 22, had a night on the tiles just hours after scoring in his side’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Everton.
Haaland and Isabel, 18, looked to be in good spirits despite the result...Full Story »
Graham Potter urges stuttering Chelsea to remain ‘humble’ after draw at Forest
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Chelsea boss Graham Potter accepts his side must learn to cope with opposition players being prepared to “run through a brick wall” to beat them and then asking for their shirts after they limped to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest.The Blues’ poor away form continued as they were second best at the City Ground, despite going ahead through Raheem Sterling’s first Premier Le...Full Story »
Joey Barton confident of keeping hold of star striker Aaron Collins
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Joey Barton is confident Bristol Rovers can keep hold of Aaron Collins after the Welshman produced another match-winning performance, with the Pirates boss valuing his star striker in the £5million bracket.Collins opened the scoring in the 25th minute against Cheltenham and then set up Rovers’ second for strike partner Josh Coburn just before half-time in the 2-1 victory.Collins&rsqu...Full Story »
Rob Edwards admits ‘it’s nice to be in mix’ as Luton move into play-off places
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Rob Edwards expressed his delight as Luton moved into the play-off places after coming from behind to beat Huddersfield 2-1.The Hatters secured a third successive victory under new boss Edwards in only his fourth game in charge, as they moved up to fifth in the Sky Bet Championship.Duane Holmes scored an early opener for the Terriers, who were also in pursuit of a third win in a row in their que...Full Story »
Tony Mowbray salutes in-form Ross Stewart after Sunderland draw at Blackpool
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hailed the impact of forward Ross Stewart after the Scottish striker earned his side a point in a 1-1 draw at 10-man Blackpool.Stewart’s ninth goal of the season cancelled out Shayne Lavery’s opener for the Seasiders to leave Michael Appleton’s side without a win in nine matches and 22nd in the Championship.The point keeps Sunderland in the final pl...Full Story »
Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes in coming from behind to hold Chelsea
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Nottingham Forest gave their Premier League survival hopes a shot in the arm with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea, whose troubles on the road continued.Forest had already beaten Liverpool and Tottenham at the City Ground this season and turned in another impressive performance against one of the big boys.After falling behind to Raheem Sterling’s opener against the run of play, they put in a fin...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher delighted as League One leaders Plymouth win again
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher was delighted as his side swept to a 3-1 home win over MK Dons to soar seven points clear at the League One summit.On-loan Swansea playmaker Morgan Whittaker set up first-half goals for James Wilson and Niall Ennis before making it 3-1 in the second period, with Nathan Holland having briefly restored parity for the visitors in the 19th minute.“It’s a b...Full Story »
Matt Bloomfield proud of battling Colchester after Swindon victory
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Matt Bloomfield was proud of his Colchester players after they beat promotion-chasing Swindon 1-0 to boost their Sky Bet League Two survival hopes.Luke Hannant grabbed the only goal after 30 minutes, rising to head home Al-Amin Kazeem’s corner at the near post to leave Bloomfield’s side five points above the relegation zone.Boss Bloomfield said: “I’m really proud of the b...Full Story »
‘All the criticism is fair’ – Danny Cowley after Portsmouth’s defeat to Charlton
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Danny Cowley admitted criticism from Portsmouth fans was fair after Pompey’s winless league run extended to nine matches with a 3-1 defeat to Charlton.Supporters chanted “we want Cowley out” and “sacked in the morning” at their beleaguered manager after seeing Jesurun Rak-Sakyi and Scott Fraser net before Owen Dale put through his own net.The south coast side have n...Full Story »
Nigel Pearson admits Bristol City ‘need to win more games’ after Coventry draw
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Nigel Pearson admitted Bristol City need to win more games after making it one win in nine league matches following a 1-1 draw with Coventry.Antoine Semenyo’s first City goal since mid-September cancelled out Jake Bidwell’s first Sky Blues strike to give the Robins a second consecutive away point after a 0-0 draw with Millwall on Thursday.“We need to win more games,” said...Full Story »
Nigel Clough: Danny Johnson’s future at Mansfield will be decided at board level
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Mansfield boss Nigel Clough is unsure if the Stags will recall striker Danny Johnson from Walsall despite bemoaning his side’s finishing in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Saddlers.Johnson, ineligible to play against his parent club, has scored 13 times during his loan spell, which runs out on January 15 and he is out of contract at Mansfield this summer.The Stags were set to sell Johnson t...Full Story »
Darrell Clarke hails ‘very strong’ Port Vale mentality after late comeback win
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Port Vale boss Darrell Clarke hailed his side’s mentality after making a ‘great start to the new year’ with a late comeback victory at struggling Forest Green.Rovers took a second-minute lead through Kyle McAllister’s first goal for the club and they held that advantage until the 86th minute when Mipo Odubeko levelled for Vale.The visitors then took full advantage of 14 m...Full Story »
Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill critical of referee after defeat to Fleetwood
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Shrewsbury boss Steve Cotterill was livid at referee Ross Joyce after a controversial first-half penalty began his team’s downfall in the 3-0 loss to Fleetwood.Admiral Muskwe converted the 25th-minute spot-kick given for handball against Matthew Pennington which also brought about the defender’s dismissal.Former Bohemians striker Promise Omochere doubled Fleetwood’s lead three ...Full Story »
Danny Schofield happy with Doncaster’s ‘outstanding’ display against Carlisle
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Danny Schofield hailed the best overall performance in his time as head coach of Doncaster as they triumphed 2-1 over in-form Carlisle.Goals from James Maxwell – his first for the club – and Kyle Hurst saw Rovers on their way to a deserved triumph, with Kristian Dennis grabbing a late consolation for Carlisle.Schofield has been searching for consistency in performances since arriving...Full Story »
Gary Caldwell makes case for the defence as Exeter grab victory at Oxford
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Exeter boss Gary Caldwell admitted that what pleased him most about his team’s 1-0 victory at Oxford was the resolute defending.Sam Nombe’s 79th-minute winner on the break gave the Grecians successive away wins and a great start to 2023.“A clean sheet was the best thing for me today,” Caldwell said, recalling both the number of goals his team have conceded this season, an...Full Story »
Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth thankful squad rotation paid off at Peterborough
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Gareth Ainsworth thanked his Wycombe players for ensuring he was not left with egg on his face after shuffling his pack for a super start to 2023.The Wanderers chief made eight changes for the second successive match and was rewarded with a resounding 3-0 success at fellow League One play-off hopefuls Peterborough.Lewis Wing spearheaded the visitors’ charge with a spectacular double which ...Full Story »
Simon Weaver confident Harrogate have ammunition to avoid relegation fight
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Harrogate boss Simon Weaver believes his side have the firepower to remain out of danger in League Two.Town played out a 3-3 draw at Hartlepool and, with Luke Armstrong and Sam Folarin causing problems throughout, Weaver is sure they have enough to attack the second half of the season and maintain some healthy distance away from the bottom two.The visitors took the lead through Alex Pattison and...Full Story »
Bradford boss Mark Hughes hails matchwinner Abo Eisa
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Mark Hughes paid tribute to matchwinner Abo Eisa as Bradford edged past promotion rivals Salford in a five-goal thriller at Valley Parade.The Bantams claimed their second home win in four days to move up to fifth in Sky Bet League Two.Eisa headed the winner after Conor McAleny had twice equalised for the Ammies.It was Eisa’s first touch of the ball after coming off the bench – as it ...Full Story »
Matt Taylor thinking about additions after injury-hit Rotherham lose at Millwall
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Matt Taylor admits the January transfer window could not have come at a better time after his injury-ravaged Rotherham slumped to a 3-0 defeat at Millwall.Lions striker Tom Bradshaw grabbed a double either side of half-time and Cameron Humphreys’ own goal capped a miserable afternoon for the Millers.Rotherham have won just once in their last 12 Championship matches and suffered a whole hos...Full Story »
Bromley and Southend settle for goalless draw
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Bromley extended their unbeaten run to five National League matches but had to settle for a goalless draw at home to play-off rivals Southend.The Kent side’s narrow victory in the reverse fixture on Boxing Day had put their sixth-placed opponents within reach but they missed the opportunity to leapfrog their rivals.Southend had the better of the first half with Jack Bridge squandering a ch...Full Story »
That result had been coming – Derek Adams revels in five-star Morecambe victory
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Morecambe manager Derek Adams felt his side’s 5-0 victory over Burton was a result that had been coming for some time.Two goals apiece from loanees Kieran Phillips and Caleb Watts and an eighth of the season from Jensen Weir saw the Shrimps pick up a second successive win to help their push for safety.Adams said: “It was a fantastic performance and a fully deserved scoreline.“T...Full Story »
Antonio Conte believes there are unrealistic expectations on Tottenham
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Antonio Conte has cast doubt over Tottenham’s Premier League top-four hopes and tried to address unrealistic expectations after his side were booed off following a damaging 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa.Second-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz gave the visitors all three points to make it a sorry start to the new year for Spurs.Tottenham conceded first for the 10th fixture...Full Story »
Charlie Colkett’s ‘unbelievable technique’ hailed by Crewe boss Lee Bell
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Lee Bell cast his admiration over Charlie Colkett’s finishing as the former Chelsea youngster got Crewe off to a winning start in 2023 against Tranmere.Bell – who was registering his first success since being confirmed as the club’s permanent manager last month – also showered praise on midfielder Regan Griffiths, who was making his first start since last March, as well a...Full Story »
Paul Hurst praises Grimsby display in victory over Stockport
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Manager Paul Hurst credited the work-rate and application of his Grimsby players following their morale-boosting 1-0 victory over in-form Stockport.After only picking up four points from their last eight games, Grimsby got back to winning ways at Blundell Park when Otis Khan settled the scores with a neat finish upon the restart.It also saw Stockport beaten for the first time in four league outi...Full Story »
Matt Gray in buoyant mood after Sutton’s ‘best performance of the season’
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Matt Gray could not have asked for a better festive period for Sutton after a 2-1 victory over neighbours AFC Wimbledon at Gander Green Lane.The U’s capped off a fine week with three wins from as many games and now sit only three points off the League Two play-off positions after just one defeat in their last seven.Will Randall opened the scoring in the 13th minute before Josh Davison&rsqu...Full Story »
Yeovil boost survival bid with late salvo to beat Torquay at Huish Park
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Yeovil boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes after a pair of late goals secured a 2-0 success over fellow strugglers Torquay.Matty Worthington broke the deadlock with just 10 minutes remaining at Huish Park, converting at the far post following fine work from Andrew Oluwabori.Mark Cooper’s men sealed the three points four minutes into added time when Grimsby loanee Jordan M...Full Story »
Maidenhead and Wealdstone start 2023 with goalless draw
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Maidenhead and Wealdstone started 2023 with a point apiece as they battled out a 0-0 draw at York Road.The visitors went close early on when Olufela Olomola’s header was well saved by Daniel Gyollai.Remy Clerima passed up a good chance for Maidenhead just before the hour mark as he sent an effort over the bar.Wealdstone remain ninth in the National League table, while Maidenhead move up a ...Full Story »
Port Vale strike late to claim comeback win over struggling Forest Green
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Port Vale scored three late goals to claim a 3-1 comeback victory over Forest Green that leaves Rovers at the foot of the League One table.In a breathless game, Kyle McAllister’s first ever goal for Rovers handed Ian Burchnall’s side the lead inside two minutes.However, Darrell Clarke’s Port Vale responded after the break to claim victory thanks to goals from Mipo Odubeko, Elli...Full Story »
Osayamen Osawe rescues FC Halifax a point against Altrincham
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Substitute Osayamen Osawe’s late header secured FC Halifax a point as they drew 2-2 with Altrincham at the Shay.After the game kicked off at 3.15pm following a pitch inspection, the away side took the lead in the 12th minute through Elliot Osborne.That was cancelled out by Milli Alli’s 69th-minute finish before Chris Conn-Clarke put Altrincham back in front with six minutes remaining...Full Story »
Chesterfield come from behind to beat bottom-of-the-table Scunthorpe
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Chesterfield moved to within four points of second-placed Wrexham with a comfortable 4-1 win over bottom-side Scunthorpe despite having to come from behind.The visitors took the lead in the 20th minute when Cameron Wilson followed up to score after Alfie Beestin’s shot was parried by goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimons.However, the Spireites were level within seven minutes thanks to Armando Dobra&r...Full Story »
Quick-fire Eastleigh deliver dominant first-half display to demolish Dorking
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Two goals in the opening two minutes set the tone for a memorable first-half performance as Eastleigh ran out 4-0 winners over Dorking.The match was barely 20 seconds old when Alfie Lloyd latched onto a ball forward to dink a shot over Dan Lincoln.A minute later, the hosts doubled their lead when Charlie Carter’s shot from the edge of the penalty area went in off the post.Carter hit the up...Full Story »
Jake Bidwell scores first Coventry goal in home draw with Bristol City
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Jake Bidwell’s first Coventry goal earned the Sky Blues a 1-1 draw with Bristol City at the CBS Arena.The defender joined Coventry from Swansea in January 2022 and was on hand to nod in after Max O’Leary clawed his initial effort off the line.Antoine Semenyo scored an equaliser for Bristol City just before the half-hour mark but the draw leaves Nigel Pearson’s men with just one...Full Story »
Plymouth go seven points clear at League One summit with victory over MK Dons
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Plymouth moved seven points clear at the top of League One with a hard-fought 3-1 win over resilient MK Dons.Argyle opened the scoring when central defender James Wilson volleyed home Morgan Whittaker’s free-kick after just four minutes.The home side missed three opportunities to increase their lead before the visitors deservedly levelled through Nathan Holland’s shot, the ball havin...Full Story »
Bradford edge five-goal thriller against promotion rivals Salford
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Bradford claimed their second home win in four days as they edged a five-goal thriller against promotion rivals Salford.Substitute Abo Eisa scored the winner with his first touch after Conor McAleny had twice equalised for the Ammies.Bradford went in front when Salford defender Theo Vassell was credited with the final touch as he jumped for a header with Vadaine Oliver.McAleny volleyed Salford l...Full Story »
Struggling pair Hartlepool and Harrogate share six-goal thriller
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Hartlepool and Harrogate couldn’t be separated in a 3-3 draw at the Suit Direct Stadium.Amid a drab opening half, the game came to life in the second half but both sides remain in trouble at the foot of League Two.Town took the lead after four minutes as Alex Pattison finished off a break after the visitors won possession.But, with the visitors largely untroubled, Pools levelled on 45 minu...Full Story »
Tom Bradshaw’s double against Rotherham lifts Millwall into play-off places
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Tom Bradshaw’s double helped Millwall climb into the Championship play-off places with a comfortable 3-0 win over relegation-threatened Rotherham.The Lions striker took just four minutes to get the hosts off to a New Year flier before Cameron Humphreys’ own goal and Bradshaw’s late second capped a miserable afternoon for the Millers.The home side dominated the opening period af...Full Story »
Jensen Weir on target as five-star Morecambe put Burton to the sword
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Morecambe moved off the bottom of Sky Bet League One with a second successive victory as Derek Adams’s side crushed Burton at the Mazuma Stadium.The Shrimps took the lead in the 32nd minute. A long ball forward caught out the Burton defence and although Cole Stockton’s original shot was blocked, the ball fell neatly for Kieran Phillips to poke the ball home from close range.The visit...Full Story »
Lewis Wing scores twice as Wycombe win at fellow play-off hopefuls Peterborough
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Wycombe began the new year with a bang as they demolished Peterborough 3-0 in a clash between two League One play-off contenders.A spectacular double from Lewis Wing helped Wanderers climb back into the top six with defender Ryan Tafazolli also on target against his former club.Wing broke the deadlock in the 15th minute with a fabulous free-kick before Tafazolli was left unmarked to nod in a Jor...Full Story »
Charlie Colkett stunner sinks Tranmere to end Crewe’s three-game losing run
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Charlie Colkett’s stunning strike secured Crewe a 1-0 win over Tranmere to end a run of three defeats for the Railwaymen.Rovers were on top until Colkett’s 34th-minute strike, with Kieron Morris thwarted by Arthur Okonkwo who turned around the midfielder’s powerful 20-yard drive. Elliott Nevitt prodded wide at the near post after Kane Hemmings pulled the ball back from the by-l...Full Story »
Milestone goals from Douglas James-Taylor and Liam Kinsella give Walsall win
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Douglas James-Taylor’s maiden English Football League goal and Liam Kinsella’s first for more than seven years earned Walsall a 2-1 win over League Two play-off rivals Mansfield.Stoke loanee James-Taylor’s finish on the turn and Kinsella’s header gave the Saddlers a sixth victory in eight league games despite Rhys Oates’ late consolation.Mansfield created the best e...Full Story »
Aaron Collins shines again as Bristol Rovers bounce back with Cheltenham win
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Aaron Collins was on the scoresheet again as Bristol Rovers started the new year with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Cheltenham at the Memorial Stadium.Looking to bounce back from successive losses, Joey Barton’s side took the lead after 25 minutes when Collins clipped home a delightful Sam Finley through ball for his 13th league goal of the campaign.Collins then turned provider as Rovers ...Full Story »
Otis Khan fires Grimsby to victory over Stockport
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Grimsby won for only the second time in 10 League Two matches as they earned a 1-0 victory over Stockport.Otis Khan netted the winner shortly after half-time at Blundell Park as Stockport saw their three-game winning league run brought to an end.Grimsby had muted appeals for a penalty turned down after 15 minutes when Kieran Green took a tumble under pressure from his marker.Chances were few and...Full Story »
Luton maintain promotion push with comeback win at Huddersfield
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Luton’s promotion push continued as they came from behind to beat Huddersfield 2-1.The Terriers looked set to continue their revival on the back of two consecutive victories at the end of 2022 when Duane Holmes handed the hosts an early lead.However, the Hatters levelled shortly before the interval through Amari’i Bell’s effort, which Michal Helik came agonisingly close to clea...Full Story »
Charlton beat 10-man Portsmouth to end winless League One streak
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Scott Fraser and an own goal ended Charlton’s winless League One streak as they beat 10-man Portsmouth 3-1.Neither Pompey nor Charlton had won in the league since October 22 going into this fixture.Crystal Palace loanee Rak-Sakyi gave the Addicks a 23rd-minute lead after bundling through the penalty area, sitting defender Sean Raggett down and firing in his sixth goal of...Full Story »
Oldham climb out of relegation zone after holding leaders Notts County to draw
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Oldham moved out of the National League relegation zone as Joe Nuttall’s 79th-minute penalty secured a 2-2 draw against leaders Notts County at Boundary Park.The spot-kick was a second equaliser for the hosts, who initially fell behind six minutes into the second half via Macaulay Langstaff’s finish.Nathan Sheron brought things level two minutes later, only for Cedwyn Scott to put Co...Full Story »
Woking kick off 2023 with big win over Aldershot
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Rhys Browne scored twice as Woking continued their Vanarama National League promotion push with a thumping 4-1 derby win over Aldershot.The Antigua and Barbuda forward lobbed the high-flying Cardinals ahead inside two minutes at Laithwaite Community Stadium.Inih Effiong levelled for the Shots with a neat 40th-minute finish but Browne restored the hosts’ advantage by firing high into the ne...Full Story »
Kyle Hurst scores winner as Doncaster hold on to secure victory over Carlisle
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Doncaster denied Carlisle a perfect festive run as they ran out 2-1 winners to move a point off Sky Bet League Two’s top seven.Carlisle had collected two wins over the previous week but were decidedly second best as Rovers claimed a second home victory in three days.Doncaster got off to a superb start as James Maxwell pounced on a poor touch from Joel Senior and smashed in a low strike fro...Full Story »
Sutton end AFC Wimbledon’s long unbeaten run to earn derby bragging rights
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
AFC Wimbledon suffered their first League Two defeat in 11 games after a 2-1 loss to Sutton in a pulsating local derby.It was Matt Gray’s side’s third win over the festive period as Will Randall and Omar Bugiel scored either side of Josh Davison’s equaliser at Gander Green Lane, taking Sutton three points off the play-off spots.The hosts started on the front foot with Wimbledon...Full Story »
Colchester boost survival hopes with Swindon victory
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Colchester boosted their survival hopes with an impressive 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Swindon.Luke Hannant scored the only goal of the game after 30 minutes when he rose brilliantly to flick a fine header past goalkeeper Sol Brynn from Al-Amin Kazeem’s corner.Swindon went close early on when Fraser Blake-Tracy’s header was tipped over by Colchester keeper Kieran O’Hara.But ...Full Story »
Fleetwood cruise to victory over 10-man Shrewsbury
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Admiral Muskwe scored a pivotal first-half penalty to put Fleetwood on course for an easy 3-0 League One win at 10-man Shrewsbury.Muskwe converted the controversial 25th-minute spot-kick, awarded for Matthew Pennington handling a Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu shot.Referee Ross Joyce also dismissed defender Pennington in the same incident for Town’s third red card in as many games.The 10 men fell ...Full Story »
In-form Ross Stewart rescues point for Sunderland at 10-man Blackpool
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Star striker Ross Stewart scored for the fourth game running as Sunderland came from behind to clinch a battling 1-1 draw at 10-man Blackpool.Stewart has struggled with injury so far this season but is reportedly attracting interest from Premier League Brentford after his sublime run of form this term.The Scottish hitman’s ninth goal of the season cancelled out Shayne Lavery’s opener...Full Story »
Tottenham booed off after costly home defeat to Aston Villa
Posted Monday, January 02, 2023 by PA
Tottenham’s Premier League top-four hopes suffered a blow after second-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and Douglas Luiz fired Aston Villa to a 2-0 win.World Cup finalists Hugo Lloris and Cristian Romero were back for Spurs, but the former was at fault for Buendia’s opener and Luiz was able to wrap up the points with a fine 73rd-minute finish.It extended Unai Emery’s unbeaten r...Full Story »
Jon Dahl Tomasson pleased to see Blackburn dig in and beat Cardiff
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson was pleased his depleted side bounced back from consecutive Championship defeats to beat Cardiff 1-0.There was not much between the two sides in a scrappy encounter, summed up by Bradley Dack’s winner in the 48th minute which found the bottom left corner via a wicked deflection.It was reward for their endeavour, though Cardiff will rue Mark Harris and...Full Story »
Blackburn back to winning ways after Bradley Dack goal
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Bradley Dack scored the winner as Blackburn defeated struggling Cardiff 1-0 to end a run of back-to-back Championship defeats.The midfielder’s 48th-minute strike had more than an element of fortune about it, finding the back of the net via a huge deflection to give him his fourth of the campaign.It gave third-placed Rovers a much-needed win after a run of five defeats in seven and was just...Full Story »
Arsenal target Mudryk drops latest Gunners hint during Brighton meeting
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by 101 GREAT GOALS
The latest social media activity on the part of Arsenal target Mykhailo Mudryk is no doubt set to pique widespread attentions across the club’s fanbase.
This comes after the Ukrainian international moved to praise head coach Mikel Arteta.
Recent weeks, of course, have seen wide-man Mudryk hotly tipped for a move to the Emirates during the January transfer window.
This comes as the Gunne...Full Story »
Klopp hints Liverpool must sell to buy again after Gakpo
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Tribalfootball.com
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hinted they'll have to sell to buy again in January.
Cody Gakpo was confirmed as a Liverpool player on Wednesday, putting pen to paper on a five-and-a-half-year deal after swift and decisive action was taken by the club to beat rival parties.
The Dutchman arrived from PSV for a mooted €45m.
"Yeah for sure [the deal was brought forward because of injurie...Full Story »
Aston Villa keen to take advantage of England No1 Jordan Pickford’s contract standoff at Everton to replace Emi Martinez
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
ASTON VILLA are keeping an eye on Jordan Pickford’s contract issues — as they brace themselves for offers for World Cup winner Emi Martinez.
England goalkeeper Pickford, 28, has yet to settle a new deal at Everton and that has alerted his admirers.
Jordan Pickford is on Aston Villa's radar
Those, of course, include Chelsea — as we first revealed in November.
But Villa are k...Full Story »
Fans scratching heads as Scott Parker becomes manager of club still in Champions League
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Scott Parker has been appointed as manager of Champions League side Club Brugge
Fans have been left scratching their heads after Scott Parker was appointed manager of Belgian side Club Brugge on Saturday.
The reigning Belgian Pro League champions announced Parker's arrival four months after he became the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season. The 42-year-old was relieved of his...Full Story »
Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Fernandez 'one step away' from joining Chelsea
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Goal.com
Raul Jimenez could be allowed to leave Wolves in January
Wolves forward Raul Jimenez could be allowed to leave the club in January if they secure the signing of a new forward according to the Daily Mail.
Jimenez has been at the West Midlands club since 2019 but could be set to leave as new manager Julen Lopetegui looks to bolster their attacking options following the loan signing of Matheus Cu...Full Story »
Chelsea to offer part-exchange deal to secure new signing with a deal close to completion
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Caughtoffside.com
Chelsea could offer a part-exchange deal to secure the signing of Benoit Badiashile.
Fabrizio Romano recently confirmed to CaughtOffside via his Substack column that Chelsea were close to completing the signing of Monaco defender Badiashile.
The young defender had enjoyed an impressive season for Monaco and is yet to reach his full potential. A deal is not yet completed, and a fresh report f...Full Story »
Chelsea and Man Utd issued hands-off warning as Brighton rule out January sales
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Express.co.uk
Chelsea and Manchester United have been told by Brighton that Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister will be going nowhere in January. Both Seagulls stars have been linked with departures ahead of the winter window, but the South Coast outfit plan to keep their squad intact for the remainder of the Premier League season.
Caicedo was sought by Chelsea, United and Liverpool in the summer, while ...Full Story »
Man United's Shaw defends Ten Hag's discipline: Players can't do 'whatever they like' anymore
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by ESPN
Luke Shaw said Erik ten Hag has stopped Manchester United players from "doing whatever they want" after the manager dropped striker Marcus Rashford for the 1-0 win at Wolves for oversleeping and being late to a team meeting.
Rashford was named as a substitute at Molineux, with Ten Hag citing "internal discipline" as his reason for leaving the England forward out of his starting lineup. The 25...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Can't stop the Gooners
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Goal.com
Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.
Lionel Messi's 2022 >>>
On our way to Al Nassr
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Arsenal head into 2023 seven points clear on top of the Premier League after beating Brighton 4-2
Can't stop the GoonersBrighton 2-4 Arsenal
H N Y 2023Man City 1-1 Everton
Ronaldo 🔜 Al Na...Full Story »
Pele's 100-year-old mum unaware her Brazil legend son has died, family reveal
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Pele sadly passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday after a long battle with bowel cancer but his mother has no idea that the Brazilian football legend has died
Pele's mum, who recently turned 100, is unaware the soccer legend has died (Image: pele/Instagram)
Pele's mum is unaware the soccer legend has died, his sister has revealed.
Maria Lucia do Nascimento looks after their mother Celeste, ...Full Story »
Ex-Miss Croatia gyrates her hips as she squeezes figure into barely-there bikini
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Dailystar.co.uk
Ivana Knoll has continued to delight her fans after her World Cup heroics, posing in a barely-there bikini as she embarks on a tour of the USA that has includes Miami and New York
Former Miss Croatia winner Ivana Knoll wowed fans on Instagram as she slipped into a tiny black bikini.
Knoll, who courted controversy during the World Cup for her outfits that went against Qatar's conservative dress...Full Story »
WANDA-FUL ‘Without fear of love’ – Wanda Nara thrills fans with busty bikini picture and cryptic message after Mauro Icardi split
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by Thesun.co.uk
Wanda, 36, regularly posts sizzling snaps to her social media platforms, where she is followed by millions.
Wanda posted one last busty bikini picture before the New Year Credit: Instagram / wanda_nara
The 36-year-old model is newly single Credit: Instagram / @wanda_nara
She is still married to Icardi, but the pair have been on and off this year Credit: Instagram @wandanara
Accompanying the ...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal not getting carried away despite Premier League lead
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insisted there was still a “long, long” way to go in the Premier League title race after the leaders ended the year seven points clear courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win at Brighton.Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, Eddie Nketiah and Gabriel Martinelli helped the Gunners tighten their stranglehold on top spot going into 2023.The visitors led 3-0 and 4-1 ...Full Story »
Arsenal extend Premier League lead to seven points with victory at Brighton
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Premier League leaders Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top going into the new year after a glorious Gabriel Martinelli goal capped a thrilling 4-2 victory at Brighton.Goals from Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Eddie Nketiah set the Gunners on course for a fifth consecutive top-flight success to cement their status as serious title contenders.Kaoru Mitoma reduced Albion’s deficit 2...Full Story »
We did everything to win: Pep Guardiola rues dropped points against Everton
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Pep Guardiola bemoaned the loss of two points but had no complaints about Everton’s approach after the Merseysiders snatched an unexpected 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.Demarai Gray cancelled out an Erling Haaland strike with a stunning equaliser in a feisty Premier League clash on Saturday.Everton’s game plan frustrated City in a stop-start, foul-ridden and ill-tempered contest &nd...Full Story »
Eddie Howe tells Newcastle to retain perspective following frustrating stalemate
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players not to lose perspective after their hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were thwarted by Leeds.The high-flying Magpies were forced to a settle for a point from a 0-0 draw at a rain-soaked St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon, but still end 2022 sitting in third place in the table.Asked if it was important to maintain perspective ...Full Story »
Patrick Vieira hails ‘good team performance’ as Crystal Palace beat Bournemouth
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Crystal Palace may have answered some of their critics with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday but Patrick Vieira insisted he never had any doubts over the quality of his side.Having failed to register a single shot on target in their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham, Palace took control of this match with two first-half goals from set-pieces, both taken by Michael Olise and finished by Jordan Ayew...Full Story »
Late Fulham winner leaves Southampton boss Nathan Jones ‘absolutely devastated’
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Nathan Jones was left “devastated” by the last-gasp Fulham goal which condemned Southampton to a 2-1 defeat.Saints will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after Joao Palhinha struck two minutes from time.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new boss Nathan Jones after scoring with a trademark free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal, after he deflect...Full Story »
Ally Love gives leaders Dumbarton victory
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Dumbarton maintained pole position in cinch League Two after edging a 1-0 win at Albion Rovers thanks to Ally Love’s second-half strike.The Sons bounced back from drawing their last two league matches when Love scored the only goal of the game, drilling home a low cross from David Wilson with 20 minutes left on the clock to seal three points.Defeat sees Albion handed their third successive...Full Story »
Crystal Palace secure vital victory as Bournemouth’s new owners watch on
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Crystal Palace picked up three crucial points in their final game of 2022 with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.Both goals for Palace, who had failed to register any shots on target in their Boxing Day loss to Fulham, came from first-half set pieces.Jordan Ayew opened the scoring when he nodded in a corner from Michael Olise, who also set up Eberechi Eze for the Eagles’ second.New Bournemouth owne...Full Story »
Joao Palhinha earns Fulham late win over rock bottom Southampton
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Southampton will begin 2023 at the foot of the Premier League after a last-gasp Joao Palhinha goal condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham.James Ward-Prowse thought he had secured a first point under new Saints boss Nathan Jones after scoring a free-kick to cancel out his own own-goal.But Palhinha struck two minutes from time with a far-post header to leave Southampton rock bottom.Fulham, meanw...Full Story »
Newcastle’s winning run ends with goalless draw at home to Leeds
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Fabian Schar wasted a hat-trick of chances as Newcastle’s hopes of a seventh successive Premier League win were dashed by Leeds.The Magpies’ best opportunities on an ultimately barren afternoon fell to the Switzerland international and fellow defender Dan Burn, but neither was able to break the deadlock and the Yorkshiremen emerged with a hard-fought 0-0 draw at St James’ Park....Full Story »
Lewis Gibson leaves it late to snatch Queen of the South victory against Clyde
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
A late Lewis Gibson goal saw Queen of the South snatch three points to stay seventh in cinch League One after beating Clyde 1-0.Gibson struck in the 86th minute, firing the ball into the bottom-left corner to earn Queens their first win in four league games.The result means Clyde are without a league victory since August and stay ninth in the table.Alloa Athletic and Kelty Hearts shared the spoi...Full Story »
Demarai Gray’s superb strike earns Everton welcome point at Manchester City
Posted Sunday, January 01, 2023 by PA
Demarai Gray scored a stunning equaliser as struggling Everton ended 2022 by snatching an unexpected point against Manchester City.Erling Haaland looked to have put champions City on course for victory in a scrappy Premier League contest at the Etihad Stadium with his 27th goal in just 21 appearances for the club.The prolific Norwegian struck in clinical fashion after 24 minutes but Gray respond...Full Story »