Michael Beale highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after Rangers’ slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen in Beale’s first two games as new boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall but returning midfielder John Lundstram fired in what proved to be the winner from 20 yards in the 35th minu...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that winning the Champions League would 'complete' his tenure at the Etihad, with the Cityzens only missing the European Cup to crown their recent domination at domestic level. Guardiola, who joined the Manchester outfit in 2016, has won nine major trophies and two Community Shields during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including four of the la...Full Story »

Kyogo Furuhashi was on target as Celtic restored their nine-point lead in the cinch Premiership with a 2-1 home win against Livingston.The Japanese forward added to Ayo Obileye’s own goal at the end of a one-sided opening 45 minutes, but Livingston captain Nicky Devlin marked his 100th Premiership appearance with a goal in first-half stoppage-time from the visitors’ first attack.Celt...Full Story »

Frida Maanum hit a hat-trick and picked up an assist as Arsenal secured top spot in Group C of the Champions League with a 9-1 triumph over hosts Zurich.It was a dominant display from the visitors from start to finish against a side who denied the Gunners a clean sheet through Fabienne Humm’s second-half penalty.Caitlin Foord and Stina Blackstenius both bagged braces, Kim Little fired home...Full Story »

The Argentine played a heroic role in Argentina's World Cup win, dominating Sunday's penalty shoot-out against France. Emiliano Martinez has five years remaining on his Aston Villa contract Credit: Getty He also captured the tournament's Golden Glove, dramatically raising his stock as a top class goalkeeper. Martinez, 30, signed for Aston Villa in September 2020 after playing only 38 times in...Full Story »

Cardiff manager Mark Hudson accused the club’s former striker Gary Madine of a pre-meditated stamp in their 1-1 draw with Blackpool.Madine, a £6million signing for the Bluebirds from Bolton in 2017 who never scored for the club in 28 appearances, clashed with defender Perry Ng in the 51st minute.Referee Josh Smith showed only a yellow card and Madine went on to head a 67th-minute equ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton reckons his strikeforce are as good as any in the division after John Marquis scored twice to end their 62-year wait for a win at The Valley.The Gas are undefeated in 11 of their last 12 League One matches and their 2-1 victory in a frosty south London moved them up to ninth in the table – three points outside the play-off places.Substitute Marquis had on...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher’s Plymouth returned to winning ways – and the Sky Bet League One summit – with a 2-1 home win over basement side Morecambe.After goals from Niall Ennis and Sam Cosgrove had sealed a first win in five matches, Schumacher beamed: “To have 47 points before the halfway stage and top of the league going into Christmas Day, everybody can be really pleased abou...Full Story »

Partick Thistle claimed an entertaining 3-2 victory over Scottish Championship leaders Ayr.Dipo Akinyemi opened the scoring for Ayr in the ninth minute against the run of play with a fine individual goal but Harry Milne headed in an equaliser in the 21st minute and then Brian Graham put Partick ahead just before half-time.Two minutes after the break Ayr were back level as Logan Chalmers picked u...Full Story »

Leyton Orient extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League Two to seven points as a Paul Smyth stunner and Alastair Smith own goal secured a 2-0 win at home to Sutton.Smyth opened the scoring after 61 minutes when he collected a pass from Theo Archibald and lashed the ball into the top-right corner from 20 yards for his ninth goal of the season.The outcome was settled by an own goal in the 7...Full Story »

Manuel Benson scored twice, making up for an earlier costly error, as Vincent Kompany’s leaders Burnley moved six points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough.The 25-year-old winger was on the mark twice in seven second-half minutes, having gifted Michael Carrick’s visitors the opening goal of the game just after half-time at Turf Moor.That Bo...Full Story »

Arsenal transfer news: Ibrahima Bamba could be a long-term replacement for Thomas Partey Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Vitoria Guimaraes midfielder Ibrahima Bamba. It is claimed an immediate sale of the 20-year-old is 'practically certain' and his next career move will happen in January. Bamba is a defensive midfielder who could be viewed as a long-term replacement for Thomas Pa...Full Story »

Premier League giants Liverpool continue to be linked with a host of possible transfers targeting the center of the park after yet another name can be added to the growing list on Merseyside as previous contact with Ghana breakout star Mohammed Kudus has come to light. The Reds have reportedly gained ground on a possible move for Argentine starlet Enzo Fernández on the back of his breaki...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has spoken about Jadon Sancho Manchester United have put no set date on Jadon Sancho’s return to first team training after admitting the forward is struggling with physical and mental issues. Manager Erik ten Hag has placed Sancho on an individual training programme with coaches in Holland in an effort to arrest an alarming drop off in form and confidence. And while the club...Full Story »

Arsenal are sudden leaders in the race for Atletico Madrid attacker Joao Felix. Marca says the Premier League table-toppers are the frontrunners to sign Felix, ahead of Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain. But The Athletic has reported that Jorge Mendes is pushing for his player to join Aston Villa. Mendes has a strong relationship with Villa's owners, the NSWE g...Full Story »

Liverpool could be set to sign Enzo Fernandez (Image: Getty Images) Jurgen Klopp looks set to bolster his midfield as Liverpool 'offer a contract' to Argentina's World Cup star Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez has shined for Argentina in Qatar, and his shop window performances have attracted interest from Europe's top suitors. And according to reports in the Argentine's homeland, Liverpool have a dea...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Morocco star Ounahi Barcelona are interested in signing Azzedine Ounahi from Angers, L'Equipe reports. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed for Morocco at the World Cup and Barca see him as a good candidate to strengthen their squad in January. Tuchel & Pochettino in frame to replace Southgate as England boss Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are interested in tak...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared out his Manchester United locker prior to his controversial interview with Piers Morgan, reports say. Ronaldo's 90-minute chat with Morgan was aired on TalkTV over two nights and proved to be the final nail in the coffin for his second spell at the club. After he laid into Erik ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick, the Glazers, Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville among others, Ronaldo'...Full Story »

Oldham moved to within a point of safety with an entertaining 3-2 win over Torquay.Torquay twice levelled in the match but had no answer after Timmy Abraham scooped the ball over visiting goalkeeper Mark Halstead with 16 minutes left.Oldham had gone ahead after 11 minutes when Hallam Hope looked for Alex Reid with a cross, but Dylan Crowe inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.A powerful...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon boss Johnnie Jackson was pleased with another clean sheet after they extended their unbeaten run to eight games with a 0-0 draw at Swindon.Wimbledon were almost gifted an early goal as Sol Brynn slipped as he looked to kick the ball out, and it went straight to Ethan Chislett, but his shot lacked power and allowed the goalkeeper to get up and deal with it.At the other end, Nik Tzan...Full Story »