Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stood in unison with Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola in condemning the fixture schedule.Guardiola said it was “unacceptable” that his side had to play an FA Cup semi-final less than 72 hours after being in action in the Champions League on Wednesday night as they beat Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday tea-time.The Gunners’ plight was arguably wo...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola admitted it was “unacceptable” that Manchester City’s 1-0 FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea was scheduled for less than 72 hours after their Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.City recovered from their European exit on Wednesday night – when they played extra-time against Real before losing on penalties – to edge past Mauricio Pochettino’s s...Full Story »

Birmingham edged another point clear of the Championship relegation zone after being held 0-0 by already relegated Rotherham in a game which was held up by a medical emergency in the stands.The Blues were left frustrated by Rotherham, who had Steve Evans back in the dugout after his shock return from Stevenage midweek, and the stalemate left the visitors just two points clear of the bottom three...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham felt the heavy schedule of three games in six days took its toll on his team as they were held 1-1 by Stevenage at the Kassam Stadium.It means it is effectively no longer in Oxford’s hands to reach the League One play-offs because Lincoln are three points behind them with a game in hand and a superior goal difference.Buckingham felt the decision not to award the ...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid star Marcos Llorente has spilled the beans on his unique 'caveman' diet that sees the midfielder avoid foods such as pasta, bread, and cereal Marcos Llorente sports a ripping physique (Image: instagram/marcosllorente) Marcos Llorente has revealed which major foods he avoids as part of his unique 'cavemen' diet. The Spain international has spent five years with Atletico Madrid ...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans says his side will not give up the fight for a Sky Bet League One play-off place despite going down to a 1-0 defeat at Exeter.An error by goalkeeper Taye Ashby-Hammond, who saw his clearance charged down by Exeter striker Sonny Cox and finished off by Reece Cole, led to the only goal of the game and the defeat leaves Evans’ men six points adrift of the play-of...Full Story »

Motherwell came from behind to secure a remarkable 3-2 victory against Dundee at a drenched Dens.The Dark Blues looked to be coasting after Jordan McGhee and Luke McCowan had given them a 2-0 lead.However, the Steelmen hit back with goals from Georgie Gent, Theo Bair and, deep into added time, Moses Ebiye.The game only went ahead after two game-day pitch inspections. Despite that, there were sti...Full Story »

Liverpool have reportedly entered the race for Benfica’s Joao Neves as the Reds look to beat several of their Premier League rivals to the midfielder. That is according to the Portuguese outlet O Jogo, who claims that the Merseyside club have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign the 19-year-old. Liverpool overhauled their midfield last summer with Dominic Szoboszlai,...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Steve Evans issued a defiant message after his promotion-chasing side suffered another setback with a 0-0 draw at Charlton.The stalemate at the Valley extended their winless run to seven matches and left them three points off the play-off places in League One.Boro’s 17-goal top-scorer Jamie Reid had a glorious chance to end his drought but instead extended it to nine matc...Full Story »

Premier League bosses face a furious response from some of the country's top flight clubs thanks to their latest rescheduling of fixtures. The Mirror report that the integrity of the league could even be called into question as a result of the likely ramifications in this season's title race. Second placed Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp is staring down his worst nightmare - the Merseyside d...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans admitted he “didn’t recognise” his misfiring team for an hour of their frustrating 2-2 draw with basement side Carlisle.Daniel Butterworth’s fine brace put strugglers Carlisle on course for what would have been their first home win for nearly three months and only a sixth victory of the season.But Alex McDonald’s 82nd-minute penalty &ndash...Full Story »

This week, the pretty blonde, who is also a model, revealed she was joining WPL Division One side AFC Bournemouth on loan from Portsmouth. Women's footballer Kelci-Rose Bowers went viral on social mediaStunning blonde Kelci-Rose recently signed for Bournemouth on loan In a clip posted on X, Kelci-Rose said: "Hi guys, Kelci Bowers here. I am here at AFC Bournemouth.  I can't wait to get go...Full Story »

Steve Evans bemoaned refereeing standards and pleaded for an “equal chance” following Stevenage’s disallowed goal in their 1-0 loss to Leyton Orient at Broadhall Way.Max Sanders netted the only goal of the game in the 16th minute and moved Orient to within five points of the League One play-off spots.Stevenage thought they had equalised but Jamie Reid’s equaliser was rule...Full Story »

But the players were not allowed to scoff chargrilled treats with no fat, chips or booze - and all under the watchful eyes of the club’s strict dieticians. Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea BBQ was ruined by rainy weather Credit: Getty He had hoped to use the event as a bonding session for his players Credit: Getty It also poured with rain for much of the afternoon but head coach Pochettino...Full Story »

Manager Steve Evans believes Stevenage’s 0-0 draw against 10-man Fleetwood was a ‘wasted opportunity’ in their push for a place in the League One play-offs.Jamie Reid had the best chance of a quiet first half at the Lamex Stadium but he failed to test Fleetwood goalkeeper Jay Lynch.Fleetwood’s Harrison Holgate was shown a red card for a second bookable offence after the b...Full Story »

Newcastle director plans, plus Wilson & De Gea updates It will be an interesting time at Newcastle United as they want to hold important internal discussions about how to replace Dan Ashworth. From what I heard, this is not something 100% clear yet and Newcastle want to take their time as they can't make the wrong move…it's crucial to continue with their project in the best way. Ca...Full Story »

Furious Stevenage boss Steve Evans claimed Lincoln should have had a man sent off during their dour goalless draw.Evans, who was himself booked for remonstrating against a decision in the first half, was adamant Ethan Erhahon should have received a second yellow card for a foul on Louis Thompson with 20 minutes to go.He said: “For me there’s a massive, massive, pivotal moment in the ...Full Story »

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 »

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 »

Will Evans netted his 23rd goal of the season to earn Newport a 1-0 win over fellow play-off hopefuls Gillingham at Rodney Parade.The victory moves Graham Coughlan’s men to within two points of the top seven.Seb Palmer-Houlden should have given County an early breakthrough when he climbed high to meet an Adam Lewis cross in the 13th minute, but the Bristol City loanee planted his header wi...Full Story »