Swansea will again be without Jamie Paterson at home to Preston.Paterson has scored eight goals since joining as a free agent in the summer,  but the former Bristol City forward has told Swansea he is not in the right frame of mind to play.The 30-year-old missed the 1-1 draw at Huddersfield last weekend and could now leave the Welsh club this month.Otherwise Russell Martin has a fully-fit s...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson was full of praise for his side after they came from behind to beat a stubborn Morecambe and move up to second in the Sky Bet League One table.Cole Stockton gave Morecambe an early lead but goals from WIll Keane and substitute Stephen Humphrys gave the visitors a 2-1 win which improves their promotion ambitions.Richardson said: “The players deserve to take all th...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon manager Mark Robinson says he is confident goals will come for his side after a second straight 0-0 draw.After Saturday’s stalemate against Morecambe, it was a similar result for the Dons against Portsmouth.In a goalless first half it was the hosts who were in control, with Jack Rudoni’s low half-volley superbly saved by Gavin Bazunu just two minutes in.Ollie Palmer and...Full Story »

Harrison Dunk’s first goal in 140 matches helped Cambridge secure a 3-1 win at home to Doncaster.The visitors missed a host of first-half chances, with Joe Dodoo’s header down into the ground bouncing over the crossbar and Kyle Knoyle flashing an effort wide against his old club.Dodoo hit the outside of a post with a header following a short corner in the 22nd minute and Doncaster th...Full Story »

Michael Morrison could make his long-awaited return when Reading host Luton in Wednesday’s Championship clash.The 33-year-old defender has been out of action since September with a knee injury, but has spent the last few weeks on the comeback trail.Morrison mustered 45 minutes for Reading’s Under-23s on Friday and is now back in contention for a first-team return.Defender Liam Moore ...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO was handed a special gong at Fifa's 'The Best' awards after becoming the all-time leading international goalscorer. Ronaldo, 36, moved above Iran's Ali Daei when he netted his 110th and 111th strikes for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in September. Cristiano Ronaldo won a special Fifa award for becoming the all-time leading international goalscorerCredit: Getty Ron...Full Story »

Manchester United chiefs are prepared to install their new permanent manager before the end of the season. The Manchester Evening News says there have been developments in United's process to settle on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's full-time successor and the club could secure an agreement well in advance of the summer transfer window's opening date of July 1. Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Poc...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hopes the fact this season is far from normal will give his side a chance of reeling in Premier League defending champions Manchester City at the top of table.A comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford secured a first league win since mid-December and closed the gap to 11 points with a match in hand.Klopp concedes in any other year that sort of lead would be unassail...Full Story »

Jack Harrison scored a stunning hat-trick as Leeds made light of a long list of absentees in a thrilling 3-2 win at West Ham.Winger Harrison outshone the Hammers’ in-form wideman Jarrod Bowen as the Whites registered back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time this season.West Ham hit back twice through Bowen and Pablo Fornals, but Harrison’s well-taken third goal ended their...Full Story »

Leam Richardson was disappointed with Wigan’s lack of control in their 2-1 win over League One’s bottom side Doncaster.Goals from Max Power and Will Keane had the promotion-chasing visitors in command on the scoreboard, but they did not have things all their own way against a spirited Rovers side who pulled a goal back through Omar Bogle.Richardson felt there was an element of rustin...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson hailed Trevor Carson’s international class after the goalkeeper marked his Morecambe league debut with a fine display in a 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers AFC Wimbledon.The 33-year-old, capped five times by Northern Ireland, joined the Shrimps from Dundee United earlier this month and denied Ollie Palmer with a vital save early in the second half.Ayoub Assal hit the bar late...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson was frustrated as his side drew 1-1 against 10-man Accrington and lost the chance to go top of Sky Bet League One.Aiden O’Brien came on for the Black Cats at half-time and, within three minutes, put his side ahead with a deflected shot from outside the area.Stanley were reduced to 10 men on 76 minutes when defender Ross Sykes saw red for two bookable offences.It...Full Story »

Wycombe went top of League One following a 2-0 victory over Oxford at Adams Park with Curtis Thompson’s superb goal setting them on their way.The Chairboys leapfrogged previous leaders Rotherham and Sunderland in the table after both dropped points, while the U’s were made to rue missed chances, as they dropped out of the play-off places.Oxford’s Nathan Holland had the game&rsq...Full Story »

The Gunners are looking to help fill the position with a number of injuries, Covid problems and Thomas Partey at the Africa Cup of Nations. Arthur looks set to arrive at the Emirates in the January window Credit: Getty Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the 25-year-old, and has been keeping tabs on him over the last few seasons. SunSport understands Juventus are happy for the Brazilian to leave, bu...Full Story »

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has recalled how Sir Alex Ferguson once gave him a dressing down after he talked down to a club representative over the phone Sir Alex Ferguson once ripped into Manchester United star Ben Foster after he talked down to a club representative over the phone. Known for his all-knowing presence at Old Trafford, Ferguson is well publicised with having ...Full Story »

Ed Upson could make his full Stevenage debut in Saturday’s League Two clash with Sutton.The 32-year-old midfielder came off the bench in last weekend’s 3-1 league win over Walsall, having made the switch from Newport.And now Upson will be pushing to start when Sutton pitch up at the Lamex Stadium.Michael Bostwick impressed against Walsall in his first game back for his second spell a...Full Story »

Clark Robertson and Ryan Tunnicliffe have handed Portsmouth a fitness boost ahead of the visit of MK Dons.Skipper Robertson has been sidelined for four months having suffered a hip injury in early September.Midfielder Tunnicliffe has been out since October due to a hamstring injury.But both got a run-out in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek to increase boss Danny Cowley’s option...Full Story »

Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and goalkeeper Alisson Becker have returned to training after Covid absences and will rejoin the squad for the Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg at home to Arsenal.Midfielder Thiago Alcantara (hip) and striker Divock Origi (knee) remain absent, as do Africa Cup of Nations trio Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita.Left-back Andy Robertson has overcome ...Full Story »

Manager Xavi Hernandez has said Wednesday's Spanish Supercopa semifinal against Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia could serve to kickstart Barcelona's season. Barca have shown signs of improvement since Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman as coach in November, climbing to within one point of the top four in LaLiga, but have yet to find any sort of consistency. They go into the Clasico on the back of a disap...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has confirmed he has rejected a transfer request from Dean Henderson. The English goalkeeper has had to serve as a back-up to David De Gea this season. Henderson has pushed to leave on loan this month, but Rangnick wants him at Old Trafford. "A couple of weeks ago he asked me [if he could leave] but I told him I'd rather have him stay until the end of...Full Story »