Ivan Toney’s goal drought continues as Brentford and Fulham share points
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
Ivan Toney’s goal drought stretched to 10 matches as Brentford fought out a 0-0 draw with west London neighbours Fulham.The England striker found the net against Belgium in March but has not scored for the Bees since the middle of February and is now on his longest run without a club goal since playing for Peterborough in 2019.Not that there was much riding on a distinctly low-key derby be...Full Story »
Newcastle thrash Burnley to nudge Clarets closer to relegation
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
Ruthless Newcastle pushed Burnley closer to the Premier League trapdoor with a 4-1 rout at Turf Moor that boosts their Europa League hopes.It was a crushing afternoon for Burnley as Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 win at Sheffield United left them five points from safety with only two left to play – a trip to Tottenham next week before Forest visit on the final day.And it was the same old st...Full Story »
Livingston suffer Premiership relegation after heavy defeat at Motherwell
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
Livingston were relegated from the cinch Premiership following a hefty 4-1 defeat by Motherwell at Fir Park.Well striker Theo Bair netted a penalty in the 21st minute following a VAR intervention and returning attacker Sam Nicholson thundered in a glorious second just before the break.Bair headed in a second in the 68th minute before Dan Casey knocked in a fourth in the 74th minute, with Livi su...Full Story »
St Mirren close in on European place with victory at Dundee
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
St Mirren took a huge step towards securing a European place for the first time in 37 years as they romped to a 3-1 away win over nearest challengers Dundee.The Buddies opened up a 3-0 lead through goals from Alex Gogic, Scott Tanser and Toyosi Olusanya. Dundee, who could have leapfrogged their visitors into fifth place with a win, hit back through substitute Michael Mellon, but Stephen Robinson...Full Story »
Hudson-Odoi’s brace helps Forest to vital win as Blades claim unwanted record
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
Callum Hudson-Odoi fired Nottingham Forest to a vital 3-1 victory in their survival battle as Sheffield United became the first Premier League team to concede 100 goals in a 38-game season.Hudson-Odoi produced two picture-book goals to help Forest overcome a dreadful start at Bramall Lane and register a first away win since Boxing Day.The already-relegated Blades went ahead through Ben Brereton ...Full Story »
John Eustace always felt Blackburn would stay up
Posted Sunday, May 05, 2024 by PA
Blackburn manager John Eustace said he never doubted his team as they retained their Championship status with a 2-0 victory at champions Leicester.Two second-half goals from the division’s top scorer Sammie Szmodics made sure of a win that kept Blackburn up, and sent Eustace’s former club Birmingham into League One.He was sacked by Birmingham in October, despite taking them into the ...Full Story »
Daniel Farke says he is ready to ‘change’ Leeds’ dire play-off record
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Leeds boss Daniel Farke dismissed the club’s poor play-off record after his side’s faint automatic promotion hopes were dashed on the Sky Bet Championship’s final day.A 2-1 defeat to Southampton at Elland Road proved immaterial as Ipswich secured a top-two finish with an expected home win against Huddersfield.Joel Piroe cancelled out Adam Armstrong’s opener for Southampto...Full Story »
Gary Rowett urges relegated Birmingham players to prove they can win promotion
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Interim manager Gary Rowett has challenged Birmingham’s players to prove they have what it takes to lead the team back to the Sky Bet Championship after they were relegated despite securing a 1-0 win over Norwich.Paik Seung-ho’s 55th-minute winner became irrelevant because of wins for rivals Sheffield Wednesday, Plymouth and Blackburn at Sunderland, promoted Leicester and Hull respec...Full Story »
Kevin Nancekivell salutes Plymouth for win over Hull ‘under intense pressure’
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Plymouth first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell felt Argyle handled the pressure superbly during the 1-0 win over Hull that retained their Championship status.Skipper Joe Edwards’ first-half winner was enough for managerless Argyle to finish one point above the relegation zone.Nancekivell said: “It was stressful and always going to be the case today, but the lads were brilliant.“It...Full Story »
McKenna ready for his summer job as Ipswich bask in promotion glory
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna celebrated his team’s promotion to the Premier League and pledged to “work really hard over the summer” in time for the new season.The dominant 2-0 victory over Huddersfield secured their elevation following a 22 year absence beating a forlorn Terrier’s outfit thanks to goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson.It heralded back-to-back promo...Full Story »
Marti Cifuentes happy as QPR keep the winning feeling and finish ‘in a good way’
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Manager Marti Cifuentes was pleased his QPR players gave their travelling supporters victory on the final day of the Sky Bet Championship season.The Hoops emerged as one of the form teams in the division in hauling themselves clear of relegation trouble and Saturday’s 2-1 win at Coventry ensured they ended the campaign with three straight victories.That they did not let up after securing s...Full Story »
Carlos Corberan felt West Brom deserved play-off spot
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Carlos Corberan was a proud man as he watched his West Brom side breeze to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Preston and secure a Championship play-off place.Alex Mowatt got the ball rolling when he converted a penalty, won by Darnell Furlong, in first half stoppage time, before captain Kyle Bartley doubled their lead on the hour mark.Furlong himself then struck a third in the 68th minute after goo...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta highlights quality of recruitment after Arsenal maintain momentum
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Mikel Arteta praised Arsenal’s summer recruitment drive as Kai Havertz and Declan Rice both shone in a comfortable win over Bournemouth that keeps the Gunners top of the Premier League.Arsenal are potentially two wins away from winning their league title in 20 years after seeing off a spirited Cherries side at the Emirates Stadium.A Bukayo Saka penalty, won by Havertz, set the hosts on the...Full Story »
Steve Evans optimistic about Rotherham future thanks to ‘quality’ squad
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Rotherham manager Steve Evans is hopeful about the future despite his side bowing out of the Sky Bet Championship after a shock 5-2 win against Cardiff.The Millers were the more clinical team as they secured only their fifth victory of a dismal campaign which saw them finish 24 points from safety.Braces came from Jordan Hugill and Tom Eaves, with the club’s other forward Sam Nombe also on ...Full Story »
Neil Harris only looking at the immediate future at Millwall
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Neil Harris insists he will not be swayed on committing to being at Millwall beyond next season after masterminding the Lions’ successful fight to stay in the Championship.Millwall’s second-tier status had been secured before Belgian midfielder Casper de Norre’s first goal in English football gave them a 1-0 final-day win at Swansea.But Millwall climbed to 13th in the Champions...Full Story »
Danny Rohl buoyed as Owls’ roll continues with another win and survival secured
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Danny Rohl spoke of his pride at his Sheffield Wednesday side’s achievement after a 2-0 win over Sunderland confirmed the club’s survival in the Sky Bet Championship.Wednesday looked to be down and out when they won just one of their opening 19 league matches, with Rohl’s appointment in mid-October a last roll of the dice.However, the former Bayern Munich assistant has overseen...Full Story »
Steven Schumacher sees reasons to be cheerful after Stoke’s strong finish
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Steven Schumacher expressed his pride as Stoke ended their season in style with a 4-0 thrashing of Bristol City.The Potters secured a third successive victory for the first time since October as they finished 17th, six points above the Sky Bet Championship’s relegation zone.First-half strikes from Luke Cundle, Tyrese Campbell and Million Manhoef handed the hosts total control.And Manh...Full Story »
Michael Carrick backs Emmanuel Latte Lath to take scoring form into next season
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Michael Carrick believes Middlesbrough striker Emmanuel Latte Lath can carry his fine goal-scoring form into next season.The former Atalanta forward scored his 11th goal in 12 league games, taking his overall tally to 18 in his first season at the Riverside, as he set Boro on their way to a 3-1 victory over Watford.Latte Lath won the Championship’s player of the month award for April after...Full Story »
Millwall end with five wins from five after seeing off Swansea
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Millwall ended the Sky Bet Championship season with a fifth successive win at Swansea through Casper de Norre’s first goal in English football.Belgian midfielder De Norre gave the Lions a 1-0 victory, sweeping home Danny McNamara’s 72nd-minute cross after Swansea winger Ronald had been caught in possession.Millwall were also indebted to a penalty save from Matija Sarkic six minutes e...Full Story »
Rotherham say goodbye to Championship with convincing win against Cardiff
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Rotherham signed off from the Sky Bet Championship in style with a 5-2 win against Cardiff.It was Steve Evans’ first win back in charge of the already relegated Millers and saw both Jordan Hugill and Tom Eaves bag braces to secure only their fifth win of a torrid campaign.Eaves had an early opening when the ball fell his way in the box but Nat Phillips got in the way.Rotherham sprung a swi...Full Story »
Stoke end season in style by hammering Bristol City
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Stoke’s impressive run of form continued as they ended the season in style with a 4-0 hammering of Bristol City.The Potters, who confirmed their safety with victory over Southampton last weekend, picked up a third successive win in the Championship for the first time since October.First-half strikes from Luke Cundle, Tyrese Campbell and Million Manhoef sent the hosts firmly on their way to...Full Story »
Million Manhoef double helps Stoke finish with a flourish
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Stoke’s impressive run of form continued as they ended the season in style with a 4-0 hammering of Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship.The Potters, who confirmed their safety with victory over Southampton last weekend, picked up a third successive win for the first time since October.First half strikes from Luke Cundle, Tyrese Campbell and Million Manhoef sent the hosts firmly on thei...Full Story »
Emmanuel Latte Lath on target again as Middlesbrough sign off with victory
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Emmanuel Latte Lath continued his blistering form as Middlesbrough signed off for the summer with a 3-1 home victory over Watford.The Championship’s player of the month for April scored his 11th goal in 12 games to set Michael Carrick’s side on their way at the Riverside.Wesley Hoedt equalised for the Hornets in the second half, but Boro hit back immediately and secured a deserved vi...Full Story »
Southampton inflict further misery on play-offs-bound Leeds
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Leeds’ faint automatic promotion hopes were emphatically snuffed out on the Sky Bet Championship’s final day as they slipped to a 2-1 home defeat to Southampton.Saints striker Adam Armstrong’s opener was cancelled out by Joel Piroe before Will Smallbone regained the lead for the visitors, who were worthy winners at Elland Road.Leeds needed a win in their last game of the regula...Full Story »
Birmingham relegated from Championship despite win against high-flying Norwich
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Birmingham will play in Sky Bet League One next season after they were relegated from the Championship despite securing a 1-0 win against play-off contenders Norwich.Wins for Sheffield Wednesday at Sunderland, for Blackburn at promoted Leicester and for Plymouth against Hull made Blues’ result irrelevant.This was the fifth time in 11 years that Blues have needed a positive result in their ...Full Story »
Blackburn stay up after Sammie Szmodics’ brace downs Leicester
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Sammie Szmodics’ second-half double ensured Blackburn’s Championship survival following a 2-0 win at newly-crowned champions Leicester.The division’s top scorer Szmodics found the net just when Rovers’ survival hopes were in the balance as relegation rivals, and Blackburn manager John Eustace’s former club, Birmingham had just taken the lead against Norwich.That sce...Full Story »
Arsenal keep pressure on Manchester City with defeat of Bournemouth
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Arsenal are potentially two wins away from winning their first Premier League title in two decades after seeing off a spirited Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium.A Bukayo Saka penalty and second-half strikes from Leandro Trossard and Declan Rice earned the hosts a 3-0 victory that ensures they will top the table after the weekend’s action.The destiny of the title remains out of Arsenal&rs...Full Story »
West Brom confirm play-off place with win over Preston
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
West Brom confirmed their place in the Championship play-offs as they eased to a 3-0 victory over Preston on the final day of the regular season.Alex Mowatt struck a penalty in first-half stoppage time before Kyle Bartley nodded in a second for the Baggies on the hour mark.Darnell Furlong then netted his fifth goal of the season in the 68th minute to ensure the home side finished fifth and the v...Full Story »
Plymouth avoid relegation with victory ending Hull’s play-off hopes
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Plymouth skipper Joe Edwards scored the winner as Argyle beat play-off chasing Hull 1-0 to retain their Championship status.Managerless Argyle – with director of football Neil Dewsnip and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell in charge of the side – needed to win to avoid an immediate return to League One.And they did just that after Edwards’ 40th-minute goal saw them finish one p...Full Story »
Party time for the Tractor Boys as Ipswich return to the Premier League
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Dominant Ipswich secured promotion back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence beating a forlorn Huddersfield 2-0 thanks to goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson.It heralded back-to-back promotions for the Tractor Boys and confirmed the visitors’ relegation to League One.Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has overseen a remarkable turnaround in the club’s fortunes – and pro...Full Story »
Sheffield Wednesday win at Sunderland to complete their great escape
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Sheffield Wednesday sealed their Sky Bet Championship survival with a 2-0 win at Sunderland.The Owls looked destined for League One when they picked up just three points from their opening 13 matches of the season, with no Championship side having previously survived from such a miserable position.However, October’s appointment of Danny Rohl proved inspired, with the German overseeing a re...Full Story »
QPR complete satisfying end to season with victory at Coventry
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by PA
Morgan Fox’s first goal for more than four years helped QPR finish the Sky Bet Championship season with three successive wins, courtesy of a 2-1 victory at Coventry.Fox’s scruffy finish followed a stunning opener from Ilias Chair at the Coventry Building Society Arena, before Jamie Allen’s first goal of the campaign ensured a close finish.It is a season both teams can loo...Full Story »
7M Daily Laugh - Tottenham next V Liverpool
Posted Saturday, May 04, 2024 by 7M Sport
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Tottenham next V Liverpool
Haaland vs Rudiger
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