Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is happy to finish August with six points on the board after his side secured a 2-1 win over Leicester to return to winning ways.Amadou Onana’s tap in at the back post and Jhon Duran’s header put Villa in control before Facundo Buonanotte brought Leicester back into the contest.Referee David Coote had awarded Leicester a penalty in stoppage time after Ezri...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones blasted his players as they meekly surrendered their 100 per cent League One record with a 2-0 defeat at Reading.Charlie Savage broke the deadlock in the 66th minute, with the first league goal that the Addicks had conceded this season, and Sam Smith struck 10 minutes later to effectively seal victory for the impressive hosts.“I’m really disappointed. We...Full Story »

Scott Wright marked his deadline day transfer from Rangers by coming off the bench to score an added-time winner as Birmingham beat brave Wigan 2-1 in Sky Bet League One.After an even start Birmingham took an 18th-minute lead through a beautifully crafted goal which started when Christoph Klarer threaded a pass into Willum Willumsson in the centre circle.The Iceland international turned and play...Full Story »

Veteran striker Jamille Matt scored as Walsall beat Cheltenham 2-1 at the Bescot Stadium to continue their strong start to the League Two campaign.Teenage striker Nathan Lowe, on loan from Stoke, broke the deadlock after 48 minutes with his first league goal for the Saddlers when he nodded in Connor Barrett’s headed pass from close range.Walsall captain Matt doubled the home side’s l...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher returned to former club Plymouth for the first time since becoming Stoke manager and departed with a narrow 1-0 Championship win.Dutch attacker Million Manhoef’s persistence was rewarded in the 83rd minute with the winning goal, fired in low from the right edge of the penalty area.In a frenetic opening half, Morgan Whittaker proved a thorn in Stoke’s side. The attac...Full Story »

Grimsby made it two wins from two on home soil to start the League Two season after beating Bradford 2-1.The hosts went ahead in the 28th minute through captain Danny Rose, who swept home the loose ball from a free-kick delivery that Bradford goalkeeper Sam Walker could not claim.Grimsby then had a great chance to double their lead in the first half, but Evan Khouri blazed his shot over the bar ...Full Story »

Blackpool interim manager Richard Keogh is concerned that his players “keep getting punished for every little mistake we’re making” after their 2-2 comeback draw against Wycombe.The Chairboys took the lead through a Garath McCauley rebound, but that was cancelled out by Kyle Joseph before half-time.A second-half screamer from Dan Udoh looked to have won it for Wycombe, but Jake...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks to hijack Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic's move to RB Salzburg, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Bajcetic, 19, has emerged as a loan target for Barca after Marc Bernal was ruled out for months with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury on Wednesday. Salzburg, now coached by Jurgen Klopp's former assistant Pep Lijnders, were in the driving seat to complete a d...Full Story »

Sando Tonali made an impressive return from his 10-month betting ban on a night that ended with an awful Taiwo Awoniyi spot-kick as Newcastle knocked Nottingham Forest out of the Carabao Cup on penalties.The build-up to Wednesday’s second-round tie revolved around the 24-year-old midfielder making his first competitive appearance since serving a worldwide suspension for breaching gambling ...Full Story »

Chelsea draw up Osimhen alternative Chelsea's efforts to secure Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have hit a significant obstacle due to the player's staggering wage demands, according to The Sun. The Nigerian international is reportedly seeking a contract worth £500,000 per week, which would place him among the highest-paid players in the Premier League. However, Chelsea are not willing to...Full Story »

Sunderland stopped free-scoring Burnley in their tracks at the Stadium of Light by making it three wins from three in the Sky Bet Championship.Despite agreeing to sell winger Jack Clarke to Ipswich, the Black Cats secured maximum points through a goal from his replacement on the wing, Romaine Mundle.The 21-year-old has been waiting for his big chance since arriving from Standard Liege in Februar...Full Story »

Charlton manager Nathan Jones is refusing to get carried away despite his side producing a statement 2-0 win over Bolton at the Valley.The Addicks have won their opening three league matches for the first time since the 2011-12 campaign, when then boss Chris Powell led them to the League One title.Greg Docherty put the hosts ahead from the edge of the box in the 10th minute – his first goa...Full Story »

Cameron Humphreys’ strike on his debut set Wycombe on their way to a 2-0 victory over Rotherham at Adams Park.The Ipswich loanee struck with 20 minutes remaining before Kieran Sadlier kept his cool from the spot to secure Wanderers’ first League One win of the campaign.The first meaningful attempt of the contest fell to Rotherham midfielder Joe Powell in the eighth minute, but his 25...Full Story »

Barnet maintained their promising start to the Vanarama National League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Southend.Harry Chapman’s first goal for the Bees, a powerful shot from outside the box, gave them a 31st-minute lead.Southend’s strong response saw them level after 64 minutes with Gus Scott-Morriss’ shot taking a slight deflection.Mark Shelton restored Barnet’s lead ...Full Story »

Neil Harris expressed relief after Millwall claimed a first point of the Sky Bet Championship season with a goalless draw against Hull at the MKM Stadium.The well-disciplined visitors were resolute from the outset and deservedly left East Yorkshire with a share of the spoils from a drab game.“I’m really pleased with a point,” said Harris.“I asked for a clean-sheet mentali...Full Story »

Plymouth earned a point in a 1-1 draw at QPR despite playing most of the match with 10 men – and ending it with nine.After Michael Frey gave Rangers an early lead, Morgan Whittaker equalised just before the half-hour mark for the Devon side.However, the visitors suffered a major setback less than a minute later when Adam Forshaw was sent off for a second yellow card.But they defended well ...Full Story »

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca’s side the lead in the tie.It was the Italian head coach’s second game in charge but already signs of discontent were heard from home supporters, who booed the team...Full Story »

Barcelona have reportedly made a decision on Ilkay Gundogan's future which paves the way for a sensational Manchester City return. Gundogan eyeing a Man City return Barcelona ready to offload the midfielder Pep Guardiola is willing to welcome him back WHAT HAPPENED?According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have decided to let Gundogan leave on a free transfer, a move that could see the Ger...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in Eddie Nketiah and have made the Arsenal striker their top target. WHAT HAPPENED? Earlier this summer, Nketiah reportedly agreed personal terms with Marseille over a summer move away from Arsenal. However, the Gunners rejected two bids from the Ligue 1 side as they could not agree to a transfer fee. THE BIGGER PICTURE Arsenal have now done the ...Full Story »

EXCLUSIVE: A Spurs super fan has weighed in on the future of her team before the start of the new Premier League season. Britt said that she wants one iconic player to join the north London side – but it might be tricky Tottenham Hotspur's 'biggest' fan admitted that the squad need a 90s hero if they want to win the Premier League – but fears there will be no one like him. Britt, 2...Full Story »