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Casemiro nets late winner as Manchester United keep alive hopes of trophy

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Casemiro’s late winner kept Manchester United in with a chance of ending a disappointing season with silverware as Erik ten Hag’s men edged past Nottingham Forest to set up an FA Cup quarter-final clash with Liverpool.Ten Hag won the Carabao Cup during a promising first campaign but has come under increasing pressure during a troubled second season that threatened to unravel if they ...Full Story »

Motherwell push Livingston closer towards Premiership relegation

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Motherwell came from behind to beat bottom side Livingston 3-1 and enhance their cinch Premiership top six hopes.Livingston had taken the lead after only three minutes through Tete Yengi but Sam Nicholson levelled minutes into the second half before Blair Spittal notched a sublime goal.Substitute Jack Vale compounded Livingston’s woes with a third in the 87th minute.Motherwell climbed to w...Full Story »

The kids are all right – Liverpool’s youngsters see off Southampton in FA Cup

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Jurgen Klopp’s kids did him proud again as Lewis Koumas scored on debut and fellow 18-year-old Jayden Danns registered his first two goals as a depleted Liverpool side beat Southampton 3-0 at Anfield.Victory, just three days after an exhausting 120-minute Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea, set up an FA Cup quarter-final at arch rivals Manchester United.Whether the academy players will be ...Full Story »

Conor Gallagher hits last-minute winner as Chelsea scrape past Leeds in FA Cup

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Chelsea survived an FA Cup scare as Conor Gallagher came off the bench to score a last-minute winner and seal a 3-2 victory over Leeds at Stamford Bridge.The substitute lashed the ball past the visitors’ goalkeeper Illan Meslier to grab what had looked an unlikely victory for much of the game, never more so than when the Blues fell behind inside eight minutes to the first of two goals from...Full Story »

St Johnstone win at Aberdeen as Neil Warnock’s wait for first league win goes on

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Aberdeen remain at risk of being drawn into a cinch Premiership relegation battle after the toothless Dons sank to defeat against St Johnstone.Nicky Clark’s penalty late in the first half opened the scoring and Benjamin Kimpioka netted a second 13 minutes from time.The win moves Craig Levein’s Saints level on points with the Dons as the two sides seemingly head on opposite trajectori...Full Story »

Wolves knock Brighton out of FA Cup thanks to early Mario Lemina strike

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Mario Lemina fired Wolves into the FA Cup quarter final after a nervy 1-0 win over Brighton.The hosts reached the last eight for just the second time in 21 years and the first time since 2019, when they made the semi-finals.There is now a path to Wembley for O’Neil’s side, who will host Championship side Coventry in the next round, but they lived dangerously at Molineux.Facundo Buona...Full Story »

Rangers stay top after fighting back to beat Kilmarnock

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Rangers maintained their advantage over Celtic at the top of the cinch Premiership but only after a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Killie wide-man Danny Armstrong scored from the spot in the 11th minute of an energetic first half and Derek McInnes’ side were worth their interval lead.The Gers had to dig deep and captain James Tavernier levelled in the 55th minut...Full Story »

Lawrence Shankland scores from the spot as Hearts hit back to draw with Hibs

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Hearts forward Lawrence Shankland scored his 26th goal of the season from the penalty spot in a 1-1 draw at home to city rivals Hibernian.The Easter Road side went ahead through on-loan Bournemouth playmaker Emiliano Marcondes.But they were pegged back just before the break when Hearts were awarded a contentious spot-kick, and in-form Shankland fired home his sixth Edinburgh derby goal since mov...Full Story »

Celtic remain second despite running riot against Dundee

Posted Thursday, February 29, 2024 by PA

Celtic hit form with a 7-1 victory over Dundee following a first-half goal spree at Parkhead.Cameron Carter-Vickers started the rout in the seventh minute and goals from Adam Idah, Matt O’Riley and Daizen Maeda had Celtic four up before the half-hour mark.Greg Taylor and Callum McGregor made it six before the break and Daniel Kelly marked his league debut with a brilliantly-taken goal.Dund...Full Story »

7M Daily Laugh - 5 (F-I-V-E) GOALS FOR ERLING HAALAND

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by 7M Sport

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Sunday: Man City vs. Man Utd   5 (F-I-V-E) GOALS FOR ERLING HAALAND He won it again this year, and he's still going strong   Mauricio Pochettino confirms Christopher Nkunku could be out for another three-four weeks through injury Kylian Mbappe posted a photo overlooking Barcelona on his Instagram.. Tag a FC BARCELONA FAN & Say nothing....Full Story »

Key Liverpool man in talks with European giants ahead of potential summer move

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Caughtoffside.com

Pep Lijnders is set to follow Jurgen Klopp out of Liverpool at the end of the season and the Dutch coach is in talks with one of Europe’s biggest clubs. The 41-year-old has played a key role in the Merseyside club’s success in recent years and is a crucial member of Klopp’s team. Lijnders has spent the majority of ten years at Anfield and is set to embark on his own manager...Full Story »

Bayern Munich react to Real Madrid's interest in Davies

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Marca.com

Max Eberl, the new Sporting Director of the Munich giants, has been speaking about the future of one of their current stars Alphonso Davies with Bayern Munich LaPresse. A race against time begins at Bayern Munich. And on three fronts. In the office, on the pitch and in the dugout. The Bavarians, who today unveiled Max Eberl as their new Sporting Director, and he is in charge of restructuring t...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms meeting with club owners after Liverpool loss

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Express.co.uk

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino confirms meeting with owners after brutal League Cup final defeat. Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he has spoken to Chelsea's owners after Sunday's League Cup final. (Image: Getty) Mauricio Pochettino met with Chelsea's co-owners after a brutal League Cup final defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Argentine manager has been under pressure since the final, with sugg...Full Story »

Football mascot 'groped and kissed female reporter' on pitch after late winner

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Dailystar.co.uk

A female reporter has told how she was sexually harassed by a frisky football club mascot at a match in Brazil when he hugged her and tried to kiss her. Horrified pitchside broadcaster Gisele Kumpel says the Internacional mascot, known as Saci, grabbed her after the club's midfielder Alan Patrick scored a late match-winning goal. The wide-eyed mascot wears Internacional's red strip with a gia...Full Story »

Bayern Munich plan bid for Liverpool left-back Robertson

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Tribalfootball.com

Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson could be set for a shock move away from the club. The Scotland international is among the many candidates that Bayern Munich are assessing for the position this summer. Per The Mail, Robertson could head to Munich if Alphonso Davies signs for Real Madrid. Davies is threatening to not renew his Bayern deal, as he seeks to leave for Real as a free agent in t...Full Story »

Arsenal to move for Mykhailo Mudryk?! Gunners among clubs linked with shock transfer for £89m Chelsea flop

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Goal.com

Arsenal have been linked with a surprising move for struggling Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk in the summer. Mudryk originally wanted by Arsenal Signed for Chelsea but has struggled Gunners interested alongside Juventus WHAT HAPPENED?The Ukraine international was signed from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2022 for a staggering fee worth up to £89 million ($113m) including add-ons. Thus...Full Story »

XABI A NO-GO Xabi Alonso ‘not interested in Bayern Munich, Liverpool or Real Madrid’ as World Cup winner predicts next move

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

XABI ALONSO is going to snub Liverpool, Bayern Munich AND Real Madrid - according to Germany legend Lothar Matthaus. Former Bayern star Matthaus would love Alonso to be the next boss of his old team, but reckons the Spaniard will spurn interest from a number of big clubs to stay for at least one more year at Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes Xabi Alons...Full Story »

ON DE MOVE Ex-Man Utd star David de Gea ‘targeted for shock Barcelona free transfer’ after eight months unemployed

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

BARCELONA are weighing up a move for former Manchester United star David de Gea, according to reports. The Spaniard, 33, has been without a club since leaving the Red Devils at the end of last season. David de Gea left Man Utd at the end of last season Credit: PA He has not been short of offers, having been linked with clubs in England and Saudi Arabia. SunSport revealed earlier this month, ...Full Story »

ZINE LIVES Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘dreams of hiring Zinedine Zidane as next Man Utd manager’ as pressure heats up on Erik ten Hag

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Thesun.co.uk

SIR JIM RATCLIFFE reportedly dreams of hiring Zinedine Zidane as the next manager of Manchester United. The British billionaire has already made plenty of changes behind the scenes after his minority takeover, hiring Omar Berrada as CEO while pursuing Dan Ashworth as sporting director. Man Utd are eyeing Zinedine Zidane as their new boss Credit: Getty And the pressure is now building on Erik ...Full Story »

Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd to sell Antony in huge financial hit as Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make sweeping summer changes

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by Goal.com

Revealed: Ruben Neves was almost a Barcelona player Al-Hilal's Ruben Neves admitted that he almost joined Barcelona last summer, but opted for a Saudi Pro League move instead. 'I didn’t want to name names, but Barcelona was one of the hottest and it wasn’t a lie," he told  Portuguese publication O Jogo. Ratcliffe 'dreams' of replacing Erik ten Hag with Zidane Sir Jim R...Full Story »

Ian Evatt baffled by Bolton loss as Wigan complete double

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Ian Evatt insisted he was ‘baffled’ as to how Bolton did not pick up all three points at neighbours Wigan – let alone coming away from a feisty Sky Bet League One fixture with nothing.Stephen Humphrys’ 69th-minute goal was enough to settle a stirring Lancashire derby at the DW Stadium, and see the Latics record a league double over their neighbours.But while Wigan’s...Full Story »

You learn to dance in the rain – Steve Evans hails hard-fought win

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Steve Evans was pleased to see his Stevenage side ‘dance in the rain’ as Boro returned to the top six with a 1-0 win over managerless Cambridge in League One.Jordan Roberts turned and swivelled on the edge of the box to score and press home Stevenage’s dominance after Us keeper Jack Stevens was called into action on multiple occasions, with his side now just five points above t...Full Story »

Paul Warne bemoans Derby’s second-half display in shock home defeat to Charlton

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Derby boss Paul Warne admitted his team did not look like a promotion side after they were beaten 2-1 at home by strugglers Charlton.For the second time in four days, Derby lost after going in front and Warne knows they have to improve to have a chance of going up.Derby had a lot of possession in the first half and went ahead in the 39th minute when Eiran Cashin headed in a corner.But it was dif...Full Story »

Newcastle ‘desperate to achieve’ FA Cup success – Eddie Howe

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hailed a “big moment” in his side’s season after they scraped past Championship Blackburn on penalties in the FA Cup on Tuesday.Martin Dubravka saved two spot-kicks as the Magpies prevailed 4-3 in the shoot-out after the game had ended 1-1 after extra time.With the club having slipped to 10th in the Premier League in what has been a largely underwhe...Full Story »

FA Cup defeat was an opportunity missed for Bournemouth – Andoni Iraola

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Andoni Iraola admitted Bournemouth had missed a golden opportunity to book a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the third time in their history after losing 1-0 at home to Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester’s reserves.Despite making nine changes, 2021 winners Leicester progressed thanks to substitute Abdul Fatawu’s stunning extra-time winner.Iraola, whose Premier League ...Full Story »

Graham Coughlan wants more goals from Will Evans after Newport milestone

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Manager Graham Coughlan congratulated striker Will Evans on becoming only the second Newport player since John Aldridge to score 20 EFL goals in a season – and then told him he should have a bigger haul.Evans set the ball rolling in a 4-1 romp at Harrogate with a penalty just past the half-hour mark before being joined on the scoresheet by Offrande Zanzala (two) and substitute Seb Palmer-H...Full Story »

I am absolutely delighted – Paul Simpson revels in Carlisle’s victory at Burton

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Carlisle boss Paul Simpson was delighted to sample that winning feeling again after a hard-fought 1-0 win at Burton ended a run of eight straight defeats.Captain Paul Huntington’s first-half goal proved decisive to restore some pride for the Cumbrians and left his manager wanting more.“Every single one of them tonight stuck properly to the task and did exactly what we wanted and that...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill ‘proud’ of Forest Green display in draw with Wrexham

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Boss Steve Cotterill praised his side’s ‘magnificent’ performance after Forest Green conceded a stoppage-time equaliser to draw 1-1 with promotion-chasing Wrexham.Emmanuel Osadebe’s third-minute strike looked to have given second-from-bottom Rovers a third win in four but Paul Mullin’s penalty in the closing stages gave the visitors a point.Cotterill said: “I&...Full Story »

Richie Wellens praises Leyton Orient’s change of style in win against Blackpool

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Richie Wellens heaped praise on his Leyton Orient squad after a 1-0 home win against Blackpool.The victory allowed Orient to leapfrog their opponents and move into eighth position in Sky Bet League One, although they remain five points adrift of a play-off place.Ollie O’Neill, who scored in the win at Oxford on Saturday, was again on target when he struck in the second half to record his t...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne earns plaudits as Erling Haaland hits five for Manchester City

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Pep Guardiola praised the “generosity” of Kevin De Bruyne after he set up four of Erling Haaland’s five goals as Manchester City thrashed Luton at Kenilworth Road to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.Haaland, who returned at the end of January from nearly two months out, grabbed the headlines with his finishing but this 6-2 win owed every bit as much to De Bruyne, the architect o...Full Story »

Newcastle edge past gutsy Blackburn on penalties to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Martin Dubravka saved twice as Newcastle beat Blackburn 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a compelling FA Cup fifth-round tie at Ewood Park on Tuesday.The Newcastle goalkeeper denied Sammie Szmodics and Dom Hyam from the spot to secure a nervy victory after the Premier League outfit were taken all the way by the side 16th in the Sky Bet Championship.Blackburn had enjoyed the upper hand for la...Full Story »

Salford boss Karl Robinson demands winning mentality after draw with Colchester

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Karl Robinson has told his Salford players to have a winning mentality if they want to remain at the club after they were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw with Colchester.The Ammies looked on course for a fifth victory in nine games thanks to Matt Smith’s first-half opener – his 22nd goal of the season.However, a battling Colchester side snatched a point thanks to young substitute Brad...Full Story »

Gavin Gunning hopes overdue win can ‘flip’ Swindon’s season

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by PA

Gavin Gunning hopes Swindon’s 3-1 victory over Tranmere will help to change his side’s momentum.Rushian Hepburn-Murphy’s double to end the Robins’ five-match winless run.Gunning said: “It was a massive three points, it is always going to be massive for a team in our position who have not had the most fantastic of runs, which has been long ongoing, unfortunately.&ldq...Full Story »

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