Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United lie an eye-watering 16 points behind leaders Manchester City after Matt Ritchie fired embattled Newcastle to their first home Premier League win since October.Life in the north-east has not been easy this season with problems off the pitch compounded by struggles on it, but Magpies boss Rafael Benitez oversaw a victory to cherish against old foe Mourinho o...Full Story »

Tottenham have no fresh injury concerns ahead of Wednesday's Premier League game against Brighton. Davinson Sanchez is suspended while Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Victor Wanyama (knee) both remain sidelined. Danny Rose and Serge Aurier could be rotated in as full-backs and Erik Lamela is in contention to start. Brighton boss Chris Hughton has reported no fresh injury concerns. Steve Si...Full Story »

Tottenham's club-record signing Davinson Sanchez described his transfer from Ajax as a "huge step forward" after completing a medical to finalise the move. Sanchez arrived in London on Wednesday in a long-anticipated deal worth a reported €40million, which could rise to €42m with add-ons. The Colombia centre-back played 47 times for Ajax in 2016-17 as the club achieved second pla...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the club-record signing of Ajax centre-back Davinson Sanchez on a five-year deal, subject to a medical and work permit. The Dutch side confirmed the 21-year-old would depart as Tottenham pay a transfer fee of €40 million (£36.6m) that could rise to €42m (£38.4m) with add-ons, depending on his appearances and success at the club. Sanchez ...Full Story »

In the week that their transfer policy was criticised by England left-back Danny Rose, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy is now poised to act. Spurs have made an opening offer of £20m for Ajax's Colombian centre-back Davinson Sanchez, 21, but could eventually end up paying £35m. Dutch sources have told the Daily Star Sunday that Holland's top club were prepared to sell him for £22.6m. ...Full Story »

Ajax are in pole position to reach the semi-finals of the Europa League after claiming a dominant 2-0 victory over Schalke in the first leg of their last-eight clash. Peter Bosz's young side will feel aggrieved they only had two goals, both scored by captain Davy Klaassen, to show for their excellent performance. Ajax threatened as early as the fourth minute when Nick Viergever's acrobatic ...Full Story »

Matt Ritchie got the goal he thought he had scored in the first half to help Newcastle return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 victory over Burton. On a bizarre night at St James' Park, Ritchie struck a stunning winner in the 68th minute to secure the win that keeps Newcastle 10 points clear of third-placed Huddersfield and one ahead of title rivals Brighton. The Scotland inte...Full Story »

Newcastle took a giant step towards automatic promotion to the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over third-placed Huddersfield on Saturday evening. A controversial early penalty by Matt Ritchie - awarded after he had gone down under the challenge of Nahki Wells - put the Sky Bet Championship leaders ahead in the 10th minute, and Murphy doubled their advantage on 33 minutes. Aaron Mooy gave To...Full Story »

Crotone secured only their second win of the season as they beat Pescara 2-1 at home to move above them in the Serie A relegation zone. The hosts went ahead in the 24th minute when Raffaele Palladino converted a penalty, with Ledian Memushaj then squandering the chance to equalise just before the break as his spot-kick was saved by Alex Cordaz. Both sides were subsequently reduced to 10 men, P...Full Story »

Substitute Carl Winchester's stoppage-time equaliser rescued a point for Oldham as they drew 2-2 with Port Vale at Vale Park. A fortuitous deflection from Ollie Banks' free-kick had given League One's lowest scorers the lead but goals from Remie Streete and Rigino Cicilia put the Valiants ahead, before Winchester's late strike. The visitors, who are now winless in their last five league games,...Full Story »