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 »

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 »

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 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 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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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'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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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’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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 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 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 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 »

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 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 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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 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 »