Gareth Bale has confirmed that despite his recent lack of games for LAFC, he'll be 100% ready for the World Cup. WHAT HAPPENED? Speaking at Wales' final press conference before they jet off for Qatar, talisman Bale confirmed he'll be ready for the opening game against the USA on November 21. It's a fixture that'll see Bale become the first captain to lead a Wales side out at the World Cup sin...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon are without Wales international Chris Gunter as they host non-league Weymouth in their FA Cup first-round replay.The veteran defender, who played 90 minutes against Salford on Saturday, has now linked up with his national side for the World Cup.Forward David Fisher could get more minutes after continuing his return from a three-month lay-off with a 24-minute run-out at the weekend....Full Story »

Richard Nartey is pushing for a first Salford start since August against AFC Wimbledon.The defender, who has recently returned from injury, has been an unused substitute in the last two games against Peterborough and Rochdale.Kevin Berkoe also returned to the bench for the 1-0 Sky Bet League Two defeat to Dale in midweek and is hoping for some involvement on Saturday.Stevie Mallan, Conor McAleny...Full Story »

Mudryk, 21, has been linked with The Gunners for some time now. Mykhaylo Mudryk has been heavily linked with a transfer to Arsenal Credit: Getty And it now seems Arsenal are stepping up the chase for him after holding talks with the Ukrainian winger, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Romano said: "We know they (Arsenal) wanted a winger. Raphinha was the...Full Story »

Ayoub Assal starred as AFC Wimbledon shocked high-flying Leyton Orient with a 2-0 Sky Bet League Two win at Plough Lane.Leaders Orient controlled play early on but Wimbledon took the lead 19 minutes in, Assal’s deflected shot looping past goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux for his fifth goal in six matches.And Assal was again involved as the Dons doubled their lead in the 35th minute, his block...Full Story »

Ahkeem Rose’s second-half free-kick earned National League South side Weymouth a shock 1-1 draw and a replay with League Two AFC Wimbledon.The visitors took the lead after only five minutes as Ayoub Assal raced on to Harry Pell’s through ball before calmly lifting his shot over onrushing Weymouth goalkeeper Zaki Oualah.Rose had Weymouth’s first shot on goal with a low drive in ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the visit of Leyton Orient.The Dons were held to a 1-1 draw by non-league Weymouth in the first round of the FA Cup on Saturday despite fielding a strong side.Lee Brown (calf) and George Marsh (ankle) are still out, as is Will Nightingale.Nathan Young-Coombes returned to parent club Brentford for treatment on a knee issue while long-term absen...Full Story »

KIERAN TIERNEY put in an impressive display to seal Arsenal's passage into the Europa League last 16. And it seems it was so impressive that Zurich star Nikola Boranijasevic even wanted the shirt off of Tierney's back - literally. An FC Zurich player literally ripped off the shirt from Kieran Tierney's backCredit: https://twitter.com/_Grimanditweets/status/1588277659380744192 The Scot was lef...Full Story »

Oliver Scarles admitted his West Ham debut was “surreal” after the 16-year-old stole the show in a 3-0 win over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from another teenage debutant, Divin Mubama, ensured the Hammers – already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League – became the first team in the competition to wi...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta praised his Arsenal side for “digging in” and seeing off FC Zurich to advance as winners of their Europa League group.The Gunners secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory on Thursday night, Kieran Tierney the surprise match-winner with a fine first-half strike that settled the contest.Needing to match PSV Eindhoven’s result away to Bodo/Glimt Arteta’s side – s...Full Story »

Youthful West Ham carved themselves a small slice of European history with a 3-0 victory over Romanian side FCSB in Bucharest.Two goals from Pablo Fornals and a deflected effort from teenage debutant Divin Mubama ensured the Hammers, already through to the last 16 of the Europa Conference League, became the first team in the competition to win all six of their group-stage matches.David Moyes was...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson has promised to field a strong side in Saturday’s FA Cup first round tie at Weymouth but has a number of players missing for the trip.Jackson revealed Lee Brown’s calf problem will sideline him for “several weeks”, and he joins George Marsh and Will Nightingale on the sidelines.Brentford loanee Nathan Young-Coombes is expected to return ...Full Story »

Josh Davison’s late goal ensured AFC Wimbledon picked up a vital three points with a 3-2 victory against struggling Harrogate at Plough Lane.The home side made the breakthrough five minutes before half-time when Paul Kalambayi’s header from Ethan Chislett’s corner went through a crowd of bodies and into the back of the net.However, the away side were level early in the second p...Full Story »

Crewe goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo saved a penalty as his side rallied to seal a 1-1 draw against AFC Wimbledon at Plough Lane.The Dons were the better side throughout the first half, though both sides struggled to create obvious opportunities in an often scrappy contest.Josh Davison had the hosts’ first clear chance on the half-hour mark, his low shot fizzing just wide, though they took a de...Full Story »

Celtic will not play in European football beyond the World Cup break after being held to a 1-1 home draw by Shakhtar Donetsk.Giorgos Giakoumakis gave the hosts the lead at half-time but a brilliant finish from exciting young talent Mykhailo Mudryk earned the visitors a point and made it 10 Champions League home games without a win for Celtic, a run which stretches back nine years.The result cons...Full Story »

Kai Havertz’s brilliant second-half goal earned Chelsea a 2-1 win at RB Salzburg which booked their place in the Champions League knockout stages. The Germany international curled in a stunning effort midway through the second half to decide a testing evening in Austria and extend Graham Potter’s unbeaten start to his Blues reign to nine games. The Premier League side had gone ah...Full Story »

Alex Woodyard could line up again for AFC Wimbledon as they prepare to take on Crewe.The Dons captain had been out with a long-term calf injury but made his first start at the weekend against Rochdale.George Marsh is still sidelined with an ankle problem while Alex Pearce is likely to miss out after suffering a minor setback on his return from injury.Wimbledon are currently 17th in the League Tw...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson praised his players for putting in a real shift as they earned a 2-1 win at Rochdale.Goals either side of the break from Ayoub Assal and Josh Davison put the visitors 2-0 up before Tyrese Sinclair pulled one back for the home side.“It was a good away performance and a much-needed win for us,” said Jackson. “We really needed the points so I&rsq...Full Story »

Ayoub Assal and Josh Davison sealed AFC Wimbledon’s second away win of the League Two season after they beat Rochdale 2-1 at Spotland.Dale’s Connor Malley and Devante Rodney saw early chances blocked while Harry Pell’s flicked effort and a header by Ryley Towler forced saves from Richard O’Donnell in the home goal.O’Donnell pulled off a good save to deny Assal when ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon could have a trio of players returning to action when they host Sutton.Boss Johnnie Jackson is hopeful midfielders Paris Maghoma and George Marsh, who missed the 3-1 loss at Walsall last weekend due to hamstring and ankle issues respectively, will be available.And the same applies to defender Alex Pearce, back in full training as he recovers from a groin problem.Paul Osew remains o...Full Story »