Boss Eddie Howe believes Newcastle proved the doubters wrong after inflicting Aston Villa’s first home league defeat in almost a year.Fabian Schar’s first-half double and Alex Moreno’s own goal gave the Magpies a deserved 3-1 win in Birmingham.Ollie Watkins’ 50th Premier League goal for Villa gave the hosts hope but they were unable to mount a comeback.Newcastle celebrate...Full Story »

Simon Weaver was delighted as his Harrogate side recorded their first ever win at Sutton with a 2-1 victory.Jack Muldoon’s second-half brace did the damage at Gander Green Lane. Ryan Jackson scored late on for the relegation-threatened hosts, but it proved too little too late as Harrogate travelled home with an eighth away league win this season – the most in the division.“It&r...Full Story »

Portsmouth boss John Mousinho felt the Sky Bet League One leaders “threw away” two points at Oxford.Pompey came from behind at half-time to lead 2-1 – only for the U’s to snatch a point with a last-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw.James Henry’s 90th minute header after goalkeeper Will Norris could only parry a Mark Harris shot salvaged a point for Oxford and took them...Full Story »

Newcastle condemned Aston Villa to their first home defeat in the Premier League for almost a year with a stunning 3-1 win.Two goals in four first-half minutes from Fabian Schar put the Magpies in control before Alex Moreno’s own goal after the break.Ollie Watkins grabbed a consolation for the hosts, who lost in the league at Villa Park for the first time since last February.THREE GOALS AN...Full Story »

Michael Olise marked his return to Crystal Palace’s starting line-up by scoring the winner in their 3-2 Premier League comeback victory over Sheffield United to ease pressure on Eagles boss Roy Hodgson.Villarreal loanee Ben Brereton Diaz stunned the home support into silence when he netted the opener inside 21 seconds at Selhurst Park before Olise teed up Eberechi Eze for the equaliser.Jam...Full Story »

Luton scored twice in the opening two minutes and 17 seconds en route to a stunning 4-0 win against Brighton at Kenilworth Road.Aided by a superb hat-trick from striker Elijah Adebayo, this was comfortably the hosts’ biggest Premier League win and their most commanding performance.It was earned in swashbuckling style as they dismissed an insipid Brighton to move out of the relegation zone ...Full Story »

Bottom side Livingston showed fighting spirit to come from behind twice to grab a 2-2 draw against fellow strugglers Ross County at the Tony Macaroni Arena.Striker Simon Murray’s terrific strike after 28 minutes gave the Staggies the lead but Livi midfielder Scott Pittman poached an equaliser just before the break.Murray fired in a second in the 85th minute but Livi substitute Dan MacKay l...Full Story »

Dion Pereira hit a fine late equaliser as Dagenham came from behind to earn a share of the spoils at Vanarama National League rivals Solihull.The hosts had looked on course for victory after Josh Kelly’s second-half penalty but had to settle for a 1-1 draw after Pereira’s solo strike.With little to separate the sides it was Solihull who took the lead from the spot, Kelly dusting hims...Full Story »

Harrogate recorded a first ever win at Sutton and moved to within a point of the play-off spots thanks to two second-half goals from Jack Muldoon in a 2-1 victory.The hosts had the first big chance as James Belshaw superbly tipped Omari Patrick’s deflected header over the bar.But as the half went on Harrogate posed more of a threat and Bouzanis saved well from Matty Daly before Muldoon was...Full Story »

Kwame Thomas scored a last-gasp equaliser as Aldershot squandered a two-goal lead before coming back to draw 3-3 with Wealdstone.Aldershot opened the scoring in the 20th minute when Josh Stokes slipped through to Jack Barham, who coolly slotted past Marcus Dewhurst to make it 1-0.The Shots doubled their advantage four minutes later when captain Lorent Tolaj collected a pass from Ryan Glover befo...Full Story »

Maja Nilsson Lindelof is married to Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof (Image: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof) The woman known as the Premier League's hottest WAG put herself through the ringer for her latest Instagram post. Maja Nilsson Lindelof, who is married to Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof, was attributed the unique title in 2023, after an Artificial Intelligence syst...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta dismissed speculation he could quit Arsenal for Barcelona at the end of the season as "totally fake news" and said he was "upset" by the reports. Reports in Spain on Sunday said the 41-year-old coach was ready to succeed Xavi at Spotify Camp Nou, where he came through the club's fabled La Masia youth academy as a teenager. Multiple sources told ESPN that Arteta remains fully com...Full Story »

MARCUS Rashford went on a 12-hour tequila bender before passing out at 3am, then called in sick hours later. The Manchester United striker, 26, was axed for last Sunday’s FA Cup tie at Newport County after missing training following two days of boozing in Belfast. Marcus Rashford went on a 12-hour tequila bender before passing out at 3am, the ace in Northern Ireland before his binge Cred...Full Story »

La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Real Madrid are likely to sign PSG forward Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2024-25 season WHAT HAPPENED?Mbappe has been the subject of much speculation in recent months, with the Parisian forward's contract due to expire in June. While his future destination has not been made clear, he seems set to choose between Paris and Madrid. WHAT JAVIER TEBAS ...Full Story »

Franck Kessie scored the winning penalty as hosts Ivory Coast sent holders Senegal tumbling out of the Africa Cup of Nations, sparking wild celebrations in Yamoussoukro.Kessie, who had coolly dispatched an 86th-minute spot-kick past Edouard Mendy to earn a 1-1 draw and send the round-of-16 tie to extra time, delivered again with the crucial kick to seal a 5-4 shoot-out win after Moussa Niakhate ...Full Story »

ALAN SHEARER'S glamorous daughter Hollie struck a pose in Paris. And fans were left gushing over the "absolutely beautiful" model. Glamorous singer Hollie, 29, played up for the camera as she enjoyed a day out in the French capital. The blonde bombshell took a seat on a concrete step, leaving one leg hanging off in fashionable style. Hollie showed off a pair of black boots and blue jeans a...Full Story »

DILETTA LEOTTA stunned fans with her latest Instagram post. The Italian football presenter took a break from her regular Serie A presenting duties as she travelled to Bilbao. Diletta was there to film a documentary on the football culture of the Basque region - which has produced managers including Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso, Andoni Iraola and Unai Emery. In a post on her Instagram, she pose...Full Story »

ENGLAND ace Kyle Walker today admits he made "idiot choices and idiot decisions" over his secret child and ­bitterly regrets betraying soulmate wife Annie. The Man City defender, 33, opens up on the pain of losing his family in an astonishingly frank interview — and accepts he is the only one to blame. He is now living alone in a rented £3million property and accepts that, hav...Full Story »

The 33-year-old has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford in June. David de Gea is in talks with Al-Shabab Newcastle, Real Betis, Al-Nassr and Bayern Munich were allegedly among the clubs interested in signing him last year. However, De Gea is now on the verge of a return to football. According to the Daily Mail, the Spaniard is in talks to join Al-Shabab. The Saudi Pro League side...Full Story »

The 50-year-old German boss has found himself under-pressure this term. Thomas Tuchel has revealed his desire to manager in Spain He guided the club to the Bundesliga title last season after taking charge in March but Bayern currently trail leaders Bayer Leverkusen by two points. Tuchel has been criticised by some of Bayern’s former legendary players over his transfer signings and only ...Full Story »