Mikel Arteta defended his decision to play Bukayo Saka as the Arsenal winger limped out of their Champions League defeat to Lens.The Gunners had taken the lead through Gabriel Jesus but Adrien Thomasson levelled following a David Raya error before Saka hobbled out of the game.Lens would go on to win 2-1 courtesy of a second-half strike from Elye Wahi but it was the injury to Saka that will have ...Full Story »

Arsenal suffered a turbulent night in the Champions League as Bukayo Saka hobbled off during defeat in Lens.Bad weather grounded Mikel Arteta and his players at Luton Airport for five hours on Monday as their journey to France was delayed.Now their hopes of avoiding a bumpy ride in qualifying for the knockout stages have also suffered a setback after Lens came from behind to record a 2-1 victory...Full Story »

Altrincham moved up to sixth in the National League table as they made it four straight wins with a 2-1 victory at home to Aldershot.After a bright start from both sides, Alty took the lead in the 24th minute through Chris Conn-Clarke’s thumping shot into the bottom-left corner – his fourth goal in as many matches.Aldershot’s response was immediate, but Ryan Glover’s effo...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil says he “didn’t enjoy any part” of his side’s 3-2 come-from-behind win at Bristol City.A late strike from 18-year-old substitute Nathan Lowe capped a stirring Stoke fightback at Ashton Gate.Bristol City looked to be on course for a comfortable win when Sam Bell fired them ahead from a near post corner after five minutes and Nahki Wells doubled the adv...Full Story »

Hearts manager Steven Naismith believes Alex Lowry is beginning to put in the level of performances he needs to start consistently.Against Ross County on Saturday afternoon, the on-loan attacker came off the bench to provide the assist for Alan Forrest’s decisive header, just days after scoring the winner in the League Cup quarter final against Kilmarnock.While Lowry’s quality on the...Full Story »

The BBC presenter shared a snippet of the concert, being played at Shephurd's Bush Empire in London on Wednesday, to her Instagram story. Alex Scott wore a stunning outfit Credit: PA She also shared a photo of her stunning outfit for the evening. The 38-year-old was seen wearing a Mugler cut-out detail bodysuit, which costs £420 on the website of luxury fashion brand Farfetch. Scott pai...Full Story »

Fulham advanced into the Carabao Cup fourth round after they fought hard to beat Norwich 2-1 at Craven Cottage.Goals from Carlos Vinicius and Alex Iwobi were enough for Marco Silva’s men who responded well after the weekend’s lacklustre 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.Fulham found success early on down the left flank through Willian and Fode Ballo-Toure, who created a 10th-minute chance...Full Story »

Alexander Isak fired Newcastle into the Carabao Cup fourth round at the expense of Manchester City.The Sweden international struck eight minutes after the break to seal a 1-0 victory for the Magpies – their first over City in any competition in 11 attempts – in front of a crowd of 51,692 at St James Park.Their place in the draw was reward for a dogged display by a team featuring 10 c...Full Story »

Steven Naismith hailed match-winner Alex Lowry as a special talent after the on-loan Rangers player’s late goal sent Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.Kilmarnock were in the ascendancy as the match edged closer to extra time, only for Lowry to strike in time added on to the regulation 90 minutes.Brad Lyons had earlier cancelled out Jorge Grant’s opener before Lowry claimed his ...Full Story »

Kidderminster remain rooted to the foot of the Vanarama National League after losing at home to Oldham.The 2-1 loss means the hosts have won just one of their opening 12 games of the new campaign.In-form Devarn Green opened the scoring for the Latics with a fine strike which separated the sides at the interval.Bailey Hobson tapped home from close-range to level for Kidderminster just after the h...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Lowry struck two minutes into injury time to send Hearts into the Viaplay Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win away to Kilmarnock.Steven Naismith’s men had forged in front through Jorge Grant’s first-half strike only to be pegged back by Brad Lyons’ equaliser.With extra time looming, Lowry – who had been on the pitch for less than two minutes – took a pass...Full Story »

SKY SPORTS commentator Pien Meulensteen is the daughter of a former Manchester United assistant manager. The Dutch-born journalist has worked for some of football's biggest broadcasters since graduating from the University of Salford. Along with Sky Sports, Pien also works for ITV and the Premier League, as well as being part of DAZN's Women's Champions League coverage. When she is not comm...Full Story »

Graham Alexander hit out at his MK Dons side for a lack of commitment in the first half of their 2-1 home defeat to Stockport.Former Dons player Louie Barry scored his fifth goal of the season for the visitors before the home side equalised through Mo Eisa.Stockport went back in front on the stroke of half-time though through Nick Powell and this time there was no way back for the hosts.Alexande...Full Story »

Graham Alexander marvelled at the rapid progress of his MK Dons side after they held on for a point against unbeaten Notts County.Alexander landed the League Two Manager of the Month award for August after a pleasing start to his Dons tenure and remains unbeaten on home soil after a 1-1 draw with the Magpies.Daniel Harvie fired the hosts ahead, but they invited pressure late on after Kyle Camero...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes hailed Alex Gilliead’s versatility after the half-time substitute secured a 1-1 draw against Grimsby.Gilliead, making his first appearance in almost a month after recovering from a thigh injury, blasted in an 89th-minute equaliser with the hosts’ only shot on target.His spectacular strike cancelled out Danny Rose’s first-half opener for the Mariners an...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Gilliead rescued a point for Bradford against Grimsby with his team’s only shot on target in the 89th minute.The Mariners had earlier taken a deserved lead on the stroke of half-time courtesy of a Danny Rose header, but could not hold out and, following this 1-1 draw, have now failed to win on any of their last 19 meetings between the clubs – a sequence stretching bac...Full Story »

The ex-Lioness was dressed to impress on the red carpet with a cream gown and big gold-coloured ear-rings. Alex Scott looked elegant at the National Television AwardsThe former England defender wowed on the red carpetThe pundit stunned at the O2 Arena in London The BBC presenter went without a bra as she posed confidently for photos on the red carpet at the O2 Arena in London. Comedian Joel D...Full Story »

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has beaten Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to be named England men's Player of the Year. Bukayo Saka has been named England men's Player of the Year (Image: GETTY) Bukayo Saka has been crowned England men's Player of the Year for a second successive year. The winger has pipped Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to the award voted by Three Lions fans. Saka has established h...Full Story »

England duo Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been ruled out of the team's upcoming games because of injuries. The English FA said Monday that the two players had withdrawn from the squad because of "injuries sustained prior to camp." No replacements were set to be called up. Alexander-Arnold was substituted during Liverpool's win over Aston Villa on Sunday, while Grealish misse...Full Story »

Fans watching at home were left awestruck by the presenter, who paired her dress with black heels. Alex Scott stunned fans as she hosted the Europa League draw Credit: Getty One fan called Scott a "national treasure" as a slit in her dress showed off her legs. One viewer complimented Scott saying: "Alex Scott is absolutely lovely." Another added: "Alex Scott hosting 🥰" A third said: "Alex ...Full Story »