Eddie Howe was delighted with Newcastle’s response after they reached the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup for the third year in a row with a 2-0 win against Chelsea.The Magpies bounced back from Sunday’s Premier League defeat against the same opponents at Stamford Bridge as two first-half goals sealed victory on Tyneside.A mistake at the back allowed Alexander Isak to put Newcastle...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no regrets about his team selection after watching his much-changed side crash out of the Carabao Cup to Crystal Palace.Emery made wholesale changes to his line-up, with Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez, Youri Tielemans, Morgan Rogers, Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley not even in the matchday squad.And it came back to bite as Palace booked their spot in the last eigh...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insisted Cody Gakpo is very much part of his Premier League plans after the forward’s stunning double set the Carabao Cup holders on course for the quarter-finals.Gakpo gave a timely reminder of his talents on Wednesday evening with a pair of powerful finishes before Luis Diaz sealed the Reds’ 3-2 fourth-round victory at Brighton.The Netherlands international...Full Story »

Crystal Palace’s season continued to go in the right direction after they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.Three days after kick-starting their Premier League campaign by beating Tottenham, Palace followed it up by booking their place in the quarter-finals of the League Cup thanks to Eberechi Eze and Daichi Kamada goals either side of Jhon Duran’s leveller.Oliver Glasner&rsquo...Full Story »

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Manchester United roared to an entertaining 5-2 victory against Leicester to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as the post-Erik ten Hag era began with a bang.The Red Devils called time on the Dutchman’s 29-month reign on Monday, leading to the club’s popular former striker stepping up from his role as assistant manager while a permanent head coach is re...Full Story »

Southampton manager Russell Martin hopes to carry a feelgood factor into the Premier League after his struggling side survived a scare to scrape into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.The top-flight’s bottom club blew a two-goal lead against Championship side Stoke before James Bree’s 88th-minute winner spared their blushes in a 3-2 success at St Mary’s.Goals from Potters pair Ash...Full Story »

The pair are hugely important players for Los Blancos and it's hard to imagine them being allowed to leave any time soon, though that seemingly hasn't stopped the Reds from at least trying to get some form of dialogue going, according to Spanish outlet Todo Fichajes. Liverpool fans will be excited by this update as Rodrygo could be a game-changing signing up front, giving the club just the upgr...Full Story »

Unai Emery labelled Emiliano Martinez as “the best goalkeeper in the world” after his penalty save helped Aston Villa to a 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Fulham broke the deadlock through Raul Jimenez who showed great strength to claim his fourth Premier League goal of the season and fifth overall.Morgan Rogers’ deflected shot off Calvin Bassey drew the scores level ...Full Story »

COLE PALMER'S quali-tea technique has wowed fans time and time again. But now even the way he makes a cup of tea left them lost for words - but not necessarily for the right reasons. Cole Palmer made his perfect cup of tea for a Burberry video Palmer, 22, kicked off the new season with a mug-nificent six goals and five assists in his first seven Premier League appearances. His boiling-hot re...Full Story »

Cathy Hummels was wed to Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star Mats Hummels - but after they split she decided to bare all on the pages of Playboy Cathy Hummels stripped down for Playboy (Image: cathyhummels/Instagram) "I struggled with my body image for so long," Cathy Hummels admitted. Cathy was the better half of German World Cup winner Mats Hummels throughout the legendary defender's g...Full Story »

The Greece international, 31, was found dead at home in Athens on Wednesday evening after drowning in his swimming pool - leaving behind a devastated Annabel Dignam and their son Brody. George Baldock's cause of death has been revealed as drowningBaldock's heartbroken fiancee Annabel Dignam has paid a touching tribute to the footballer describing him as her 'soulmate' and the 'perfect dad'Baldo...Full Story »

Robbie Brady revelled in the status of match-winner as the Republic of Ireland left it late to hand new head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson the first victory of his reign in Finland.Brady’s 88th-minute strike secured a 2-1 Nations League B2 success over the Finns at Helsinki’s Olympic Stadium and belatedly opened Ireland’s account after September’s back-to-back home defeats by...Full Story »

Football fans were treated to an eyeful as the 'world's hottest cop' walked in front of a stand in her uniform - but she warned supporters shouldn't look or they'll "go blind" Football fans got more than eyeful as stunning officer Alexa Narvaez patrolled the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero. Based in Cali, Colombia, the jaw-dropping officer, 28, shared a video on Instagram of her walking in f...Full Story »

Al-Nassr have reportedly opened contract extension talks with Cristiano Ronaldo, who has decided he wants to play the 2026 World Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo has been keen to let everyone know that he has loved his year-and-a-half spell in the Middle East, and the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is now in talks to extend his contract with Al-Nassr, despite the club sitting third in the Saudi Pro...Full Story »

Thomas Frank insisted there is method to the madness after Brentford raced into the Premier League record books.The Bees became the first team to score in the first minute of three consecutive matches after Bryan Mbeumo’s 37-second strike against West Ham.But, just like in the previous two games against Manchester City and Tottenham, they were unable to hold on to their early lead and Toma...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? The 27-year-old started his career with the Brazilian team and went on to score 29 goals in 83 games over two seasons before Manchester City snapped him up. Now, the Serie A team want to bring their former star back to his homeland. The Sao Paulo team are eager to make a landmark signing in attack ahead of next year's expanded Club World Cup and Bola VIP reports that Jesus is t...Full Story »

The ace marksman is being seen as a potential acquisition when the January transfer window opens. Throughout the summer, there was chatter about Arsenal's search for a fresh striker to bolster their goal scoring threat. With Eddie Nketiah's transfer to Crystal Palace, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus are the main attackers. According to Tutto Juve, Vlahovic is one who the Gunners would love ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   EFL CUPLiverpool 5-1 West HamArsenal 5-1 BoltonChelsea 5-0 Barrow   Real   Modern footballers…       Looks like Nottingham Forest have signed Jack Grealish from Temu.   Erik ten Hag going into FC Twente's dressing room at full-time   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorr...Full Story »

Emiliano Buendia scored his first goal since March 2023 and Jhon Duran grabbed his fifth of the season as Aston Villa reached the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after a 2-1 win at Wycombe.Winger Buendia, who missed the whole of last season through injury, headed the opener before Duran tucked away a late penalty to see off League One Wanderers, who hit a late consolation through Richard Kone.Vi...Full Story »

Manchester City survived a late scare to get back to winning ways after Sunday’s draining draw against Arsenal with a 2-1 defeat of Watford in the Carabao Cup.First-half goals from Jeremy Doku and Matheus Nunes ultimately proved enough for a much-changed side to reach the fourth round at the expense of their Championship opponents at the Etihad Stadium.Watford goalkeeper Jonathan Bond prev...Full Story »