Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal are outstripping expectations after they went five points clear at the top of the Premier League.Martin Odegaard’s second-half double saw the Gunners take control of the title race with a 2-0 win at Wolves.They put clear daylight between them and Manchester City in the final game before the World Cup break after the reigning champions’ shock 2-1 home defea...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is refusing even to contemplate the possibility of European qualification despite Newcastle heading into the World Cup break sitting in third place in the Premier League table.The Magpies extended their unbeaten league run to 10 games with a fifth-successive victory when Joe Willock fired them to a 1-0 win over Chelsea at St James’ Park on Saturday evening.They currently sit jus...Full Story »

Arsenal sent out a title warning after Martin Odegaard’s double sent them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.The captain’s second-half brace earned a 2-0 win at Wolves and showed Manchester City their crown is under threat.Mikel Arteta’s side are genuine contenders, grinding out a victory to put daylight between them and the reigning champions.Martin Odegaard ce...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Jim Goodwin praised his side for a different type of performance as they ground out a 1-0 win over Dundee United to go into the World Cup break third in the cinch Premiership.Bojan Miovski netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after Mark Birighitti had fouled Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes, and Goodwin also praised his under-fire defence.He said: “I’m ...Full Story »

Bojan Miovski netted the only goal of the game from the penalty spot as Aberdeen ensured they would end the first half of the cinch Premiership in third place, while losing opponents Dundee United remain bottom of the table.However the home side had to survive a second-half onslaught to earn the three points from a rare Saturday evening outing.The opening period was even, with Matty Kennedy blas...Full Story »

Queen’s Park came from behind to beat Inverness 2-1 at home to leave the visitors without a win in their last five cinch Championship matches.Inverness took the lead in the 18th minute when Billy McKay finished confidently from Sean Welsh’s through-ball.But Queen’s Park rallied after the interval and saw Lee Kilday’s header ruled out for offside three minutes into the sec...Full Story »

Mark Robins hailed match-winner Viktor Gyokeres as priceless following his brace that earned Coventry their fourth win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory against QPR.The Swede opened the scoring on 12 minutes after latching onto Jamie Allen’s mis-kick before slotting past Seny Dieng following Callum O’Hare’s well-weighted pass.“He loves to score goals, he doesn’t love...Full Story »

Joe Willock ensured Newcastle will head into the World Cup break sitting proudly in the top three after beating Chelsea to claim a fifth-successive Premier League victory.The midfielder’s sumptuous 67th-minute strike – his second goal in as many games – handed the Magpies a 1-0 win in front of a crowd of 52,264 at St James’ Park and left them nine points clear of the Blue...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton was sent off as former club Fleetwood snatched a stoppage-time equaliser through Shaun Rooney to earn a 2-2 draw in League One.Barton saw red from referee Bobby Madden in the final minute of normal time and there was more anger as Rooney netted his second goal of a fiery contest in the ninth minute of stoppage time.Barton did not face the press but Rovers assistan...Full Story »

Antonio Conte heaped praise on Harry Kane for the important role he played in ensuring Tottenham finished the first half of the season in the Premier League top four and revealed he will be backing the England captain to go all the way in Qatar.World Cup-bound Kane struck his 13th goal of the campaign to help Spurs edge a seven-goal thriller with Leeds, which saw them return to winning ways on h...Full Story »

Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth was feeling “really proud” after with Saturday’s 2-0 League One victory that left Forest Green rooted to the foot of the table.The Chairboys, who had not won in three league games, took the lead as David Wheeler opened the scoring in the 14th minute from just inside the box, while winger Garath McCleary stunned Rovers with a classy second after ...Full Story »

Barnet beat Oldham 2-0 in their Vanarama National League match at Boundary Park.Timmy Abraham nearly opened the scoring for the hosts in the second minute but his effort was well saved by Bees goalkeeper Laurie Walker.Idris Kanu finally got the scoring started, firing in Barnet’s first goal from a tight angle 12 minutes into the second half.Harry Pritchard then assured the visitors of vict...Full Story »

Neil Harris warned his misfiring players to start urgently producing results after Gillingham slumped to a dismal 2-0 defeat against Northampton, saying: “I’ve not got a magic wand.”Sam Hoskins netted the opener before then turning provider in the second half to set up Kieron Bowie and help clinch a comfortable victory.Gillingham dumped Premier League Brentford – who stun...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan praised the “massive” commitment from his players after their revival continued with a 2-0 win over Stoke at The Hawthorns.The game will be best remembered for Brandon Thomas-Asante’s stunning overhead kick that found the net and wrapped up victory for West Brom.It was the Baggies’ third consecutive win for the first time since August ...Full Story »

Summer signing Darwin Nunez played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Southampton and manager Jurgen Klopp has not ruled out bringing in reinforcements in January to help their bid for Champions League football.An up and down first four months of the season ended on an upward curve as Nunez scored twice after Che Adams has cancelled out Roberto Firmino’s sixth-minute goal to ...Full Story »

Hartlepool manager Keith Curle believes Ben Killip has nothing to prove to his team after his howler gifted high-flying Stevenage a 1-0 win in their League Two clash at the Lamex Stadium.Danny Rose pounced after Killip put the ball down to clear, unaware the striker was behind him, and left the Pools man on the floor to slide home the winner and ensure Pools remain in the relegation zone.But Cur...Full Story »

Luton interim boss Mick Harford heaped praise on his players for fighting back to claim a late point against Rotherham after a “whirlwind” week that saw manager Nathan Jones leave for Southampton.Following the 49-year-old’s departure on Thursday morning, it was Harford who took the team for the Millers clash and he could hardly have had a worse start as United took the lead aft...Full Story »

Frank Lampard believes Everton fans had “a right to voice their opinions” after they booed their team following their 3-0 Premier League defeat at Bournemouth.The Everton players and manager were berated and subjected to jeers and whistles as they went over towards the travelling support after the final whistle.Qatar-bound Jordan Pickford was partially at fault for the Cherries opene...Full Story »

Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young reiterated his desire to secure the job on a permanent basis after a 1-0 home win over Barrow made it five league games unbeaten under him.Young has guided the Red Devils to three wins and two draws since taking over from the sacked Kevin Betsy and he has lifted them to 18th place from being bottom in his first game.Ashley Nadesan’s fifth goal in five leagu...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson says he is hurting after his side suffered their sixth defeat in seven matches as Kilmarnock secured a 1-0 cinch Premiership victory at Rugby Park.Daniel Armstrong scored the only goal of the game from the penalty spot after VAR ruled that Marijan Carbraja’s foul on Liam Polworth had taken place just inside the area.The defeat for Hibs was also their third suc...Full Story »