Aston Villa came from behind to spare manager Steven Gerrard an uncomfortable night with a convincing 4-1 Carabao Cup win at Bolton.The Premier League side were stunned as Dion Charles gave the hosts a 24th-minute lead in Tuesday’s second-round tie at the University of Bolton Stadium but Douglas Luiz levelled directly from a corner.Danny Ings put Villa ahead with a 62nd-minute penalty afte...Full Story »

Che Adams’ brace and a late debut strike by teenager Dominic Ballard helped Southampton win their first-ever meeting with Cambridge 3-0 to book a place in the Carabao Cup third round.Saints forward Adams continued his strong start to the new campaign with a goal in each half to back up his weekend efforts where he netted a double to inspire a comeback victory away to Leicester.Substitute B...Full Story »

Raul Jimenez plundered his first goal of the season as Wolves survived Preston’s swashbuckling Carabao Cup fightback.The Mexico star – who celebrated his opener with an eye patch and pirate hook – set the hosts on the way to a 2-1 second-round win.Adama Traore’s spectacular strike also ensured Bruno Lage’s side secured their first win of the season, even after Hwang...Full Story »

Arthur Gnahoua’s second goal of the season fired League One strugglers Morecambe into the third round of the Carabao Cup at Rotherham.The French striker secured a 1-0 win for the visitors against their Championship hosts, who made nine changes from the team that started Saturday’s draw at QPR.A low-key first half saw neither goalkeeper tested, although away defender Lewis Gibson went...Full Story »

Blackburn’s young side came from behind to avoid a Carabao Cup second-round upset with a 2-1 win at League Two side Bradford.Jon Dahl Tomasson made 10 changes for the Championship outfit with only Tayo Edun remaining from the starting line-up beaten 3-0 at Sheffield United at the weekend.But they made a fast start as Joe Rankin-Costello’s header was tipped away by home keeper Harry L...Full Story »

Odsonne Edouard and Luka Milivojevic both broke hefty scoring droughts as Crystal Palace eased past Oxford 2-0 and into the Carabao Cup third round.Edouard netted his first goal in 15 matches and since January as the Eagles coasted to victory at the Kassam Stadium.Milivojevic then buried a late penalty to gloss the scoreline – and register his first Palace goal since March 2021.The Serbia ...Full Story »

A superb Louie Sibley strike gave League One Derby a 1-0 win over West Brom in the second round of the Carabao Cup at Pride Park.Sibley curled in a shot from 18 yards to knock out the Championship side who paid for wasteful finishing.West Brom failed to take early chances with Callum Robinson denied from 12 yards by Joe Wildsmith in the second minute.Adam Reach lobbed over in the 11th minute bef...Full Story »

Struggling Crawley set aside their miserable League Two form to claim a third Premier League scalp in four seasons by dumping Fulham out of the Carabao Cup with a stunning 2-0 success.Kevin Betsy’s side sit second bottom of the English Football League following a single point from five games but deservedly progressed to round three thanks to goals from captain Tom Nichols and Liverpool loa...Full Story »

Everton scraped through to the third round of the Carabao Cup with a tough 1-0 victory at League One side Fleetwood.A first-half goal from Demarai Gray, who was a late addition to the Everton starting line-up after Tom Davies was injured in the warm-up, gave Frank Lampard’s side a victory they had to work hard for.Everton had the better start with Dwight McNeil wasting a glorious chance to...Full Story »

Charlton reached the Carabao Cup third round for only the second time in 14 seasons with a 1-0 win at League Two outfit Walsall.The League One visitors made eight changes but Diallang Jaiyesimi’s cool second-half finish proved enough to see off a spirited Saddlers side.Charlton’s Joe Wollacott was the busier goalkeeper in the first half, producing a smart low stop from Andy Williams&...Full Story »

Forest Green could hand a debut to new signing Myles Peart-Harris as they come up against Brighton in the second round of the Carabao Cup.The 19-year-old midfielder signed on loan from Brentford earlier this week and is available to appear in the competition for Ian Burchnall’s team.Connor Wickham came off the bench in Forest Green’s 3-0 defeat to Plymouth on Saturday and could be na...Full Story »

D’Mani Mellor is a doubt for Wycombe when they take on Bristol City after picking up a knock.The forward was absent for the Chairboys’ win against Barnsley at the weekend and Gareth Ainsworth could still be without a number of players including Ryan Tafazolli, Sam Vokes, Brandon Hanlan and Sullay Kaikai.Goalkeeper Max Stryjek could keep his spot between the sticks after an impressive...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon will be looking for a response from his players as they head into Carabao Cup second-round battle with Premier League Newcastle.Mellon was disappointed with his side’s performance in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Newport on Saturday in which he fielded the same starting XI for the third successive game.The Rovers boss gave opportunities to keeper Mateusz Hewelt,...Full Story »

Leeds will make a raft of changes for the Carabao Cup tie with Barnsley.Boss Jesse Marsch confirmed a number of fringe players will get the chance to impress against the League One side on Wednesday.Neither Patrick Bamford or Liam Cooper are expected to be risked as they make their way back from respective groin and Achilles issues.Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo (both knee) are still one or two we...Full Story »

Barcelona have decided to sell Aubameyang. The report said that Xavi and Barca senior management has completed a meeting, after discussion, Barca has decided to sell Aubameyang, and the coaching staff has been approved. Barca may have to wait until the last few days of the month to sell Aubameyang. They are currently in talks with Chelsea and it will not be easy to reach an agreement. Althou...Full Story »

According to Dutch reporter Mike Verweij, Erik ten Hag's attempt to bring in Antony after the start of the new season has made Ajax very dissatisfied. If the Dutch coach moves earlier this summer, Manchester United may get Antony for a lower price. United are currently believed to be trying to sign Ten Hag's previous player Antony from Ajax, but the Eredivisie club's asking price is said to b...Full Story »

Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol told the programme that Chelsea would only consider Maguire if they failed to sign Fofana, but United view the player as not for sale. Kaveh Solhekol spoke about rumours of Maguire moving to Chelsea, saying: "I think Chelsea would be interested in signing him, but the word from Manchester United is that the player is not for sale." "You can make a good case...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Antony kept a close eye on the Red Devils as they defeated Liverpool 2-1 on Monday. Antony, 22, was pictured watching the Premier League clash alongside his brother Emerson Santos. Antony and his brother were watching Man Utd on MondayCredit: Instagram / @emersusantos Antony has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Instagram / @emersusantos The duo pose...Full Story »

COLEEN Rooney was all smiles as she reunited with her husband Wayne in the US. The mum-of-four cosied up with DC United boss Wayne and their boys on an epic sightseeing day of the Statue of Liberty on Staten Island - after her Wagatha win. Coleen Rooney was all smiles as she reunited with husband Wayne in the US Coleen, 36, looked stunning in a white summer dress as she spent quality time wit...Full Story »

FANS are all saying the same thing after Real Madrid star Casemiro broke down in tears during his farewell speech ahead of his move to Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder said an emotional goodbye to the club he has been at since 2013. Casemiro is on his way to join Man Utd The Brazil star was visibly emotional in his farewell speech to Real Madrid Tears flowed for the whole family a...Full Story »