Ange Postecoglou defended his decision to make nine changes after Tottenham suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat at Fulham in the Carabao Cup second round.Spurs entered this contest following back-to-back wins in the Premier League, which had generated a feelgood factor around the club despite the departure of all-time top scorer Harry Kane on the eve of the new season.Only Micky van de Ven and R...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson branded Bradford’s penalty a “nothing incident” as he expressed frustration at the officials in their Carabao Cup second-round exit but was pleased with his Wrexham players.Tyler Smith’s spot-kick inside three minutes put Bradford ahead but Will Boyle’s header took the game to a shoot-out.Mark Howard saved Dan Oyegoke’s effort, but Luke Young mi...Full Story »

Luton boss Rob Edwards knew the result was all that mattered as the Hatters went through to the third round of the Carabao Cup by beating League Two Gillingham at Kenilworth Road.The hosts led 2-0 at half-time thanks to goals from Jacob Brown and Alfie Doughty, before Jayden Clarke pulled one back early in the second period.Cauley Woodrow then put Town 3-1 in front before Tom Nichols scored late...Full Story »

Tottenham suffered their first on-pitch setback of the Ange Postecoglou era after they exited the Carabao Cup in the second round at Fulham after Davinson Sanchez crucially had an effort saved in a 5-3 defeat on penalties.Richarlison had opened his account for the season to cancel out a 19th-minute own-goal from Micky van de Ven, which had given the hosts a deserved half-time advantage despite b...Full Story »

Stoke manager Alex Neil was delighted with his new recruits as full debutants Wouter Burger and Mehdi Leris got on the scoresheet in a 6-1 Carabao Cup thrashing of Rotherham.The second-round win extends the Potters’ perfect home record to four matches in all competitions this season – a run that started with a 4-1 victory over the Millers on the opening day of the new Championship ca...Full Story »

Birmingham’s unbeaten start to the season ended at St Andrew’s as slick Cardiff strode to a 3-1 victory and passage into the third round of the Carabao Cup for the first time since 2014.It took the Bluebirds just three minutes to open the scoring as Karlan Grant burst away from Marcel Oakley down their right. The former West Brom man rolled a pass into Rubin Colwill’s path and ...Full Story »

Captain Josh Laurent scored twice as Stoke thrashed Rotherham 6-1 to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The win extends the Potters’ perfect home record to four victories in all competitions this season – a run that started with a 4-1 triumph over the Millers on the opening day of the new Championship campaign.Stoke took an early lead when Dutchman Wouter Burger, ...Full Story »

Bradford reached the Carabao Cup third round by beating Wrexham 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.Tyler Smith’s penalty inside three minutes handed Bradford the advantage but Will Boyle equalised to take the game to spot-kicks.Dan Oyegoke’s effort was saved by Mark Howard, but Luke Young missed and James Jones’s penalty was stopped by Harry Lewis to send the Bantams through.Bra...Full Story »

Alfie Doughty scored a screamer as Premier League Luton knocked League Two side Gillingham out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 second-round victory at Kenilworth Road.The Hatters, who are still searching for a first top-flight point of the season, were ahead after just two minutes. Summer signing Jacob Brown was fed by Luke Berry and arrowed an unerring left-footed shot beyond Glenn Morris into th...Full Story »

Saudi Pro League chief Carlo Nohra has confirmed reports of plans to enter the UEFA Champions League. However, Nohra also states that they are 'fully committed' to the AFC Champions League. UEFA already has several non-EU countries as members. Among others Kazakhstan, which became a member in 2002. Kazakhstan clubs also compete in the AFC Champions League, Nohra, who is the COO of the Saudi...Full Story »

Manchester United target Sofyan Amrabat is reportedly free to leave on loan this season, but the Red Devils will face competition from Italian giants Napoli for his signature. The midfielder has been linked with a range of clubs this summer, but Manchester United have been credited with a long-standing interest in the 26-year-old, who Erik ten Hag has worked with previously. Initially though...Full Story »

Despite their very clear public stance, Liverpool could be forced to bid farewell to Mohamed Salah before Friday's transfer deadline. The Egypt international is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and although Jurgen Klopp has remained adamant the club will not allow their best player to leave this summer, an impending offer in excess of £100 million may force the Premier League g...Full Story »

Ajax Mohammed Kudus has joined West Ham from Ajax as part of a €45m package, plus a sell-on clause. Arsenal Kieran Tierney has joined Real Sociedad on loan for the season – no buy option clause included in the deal. AS Monaco Monaco are back in talks with Fulham to sign Tosin Adarabioyo. They hope to get the Folarin Balogun deal done first and will then try to complete the dea...Full Story »

Dagenham made it back-to-back National League wins after second-half goals from Ryan Hill and Omar Mussa earned Ben Strevens’ side a 2-0 victory at Wealdstone.Strevens’ men had been winless until Saturday’s narrow 1-0 triumph over London rivals Barnet, but they followed it up by claiming more bragging rights against an opponent from the capital.After a goalless first 45 minutes...Full Story »

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Harry Maguire could be on the move to West Ham West Ham have turned their attention back to Harry Maguire, but Manchester United might be forced to keep hold of the outcast. Maguire had looked set to move to east London earlier in the window, but the move fell through as he demanded a hefty payoff fee from the Red Devils with two years left on his current contract. The Hammers cooled their in...Full Story »

Both clubs sent their top men to watch Bakayoko, 20, against Rangers in their Champions League qualifier last week. PSV star Johan Bakayoko is being tracked by a number of Premier League clubs Bakayoko has been linked with Liverpool, Everton and even Burnley. But their Premier League rivals are now taking a bigger interest in the last week of the window. He will be checked again in the retur...Full Story »

A surprise swap deal between English and German heavyweights Manchester United and Bayern Munich has been floated online late on Sunday. The deal in question comes amid claims that the former are expressing an interest in an out-of-favour member of United's midfield ranks. The player in question? Scott McTominay. As per a report from German outlet BILD, Bayern, amid a late-window push for rei...Full Story »

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Premier League giants Manchester United are on the verge of closing a deal for the club's fifth signing of the summer, according to reports. The latest player primed to take his talents to Old Trafford? Altay Bayindir. For those not familiar with his name, Bayindir is a 25-year-old goalkeeper, who has been plying his trade with Super Lig giants Fenerbahce in his home country of Turkey since ...Full Story »