Marcus Rashford scored for a fourth consecutive game as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win over Bournemouth.Goals from Casemiro and Luke Shaw had already put United in command and this result had a routine feel – something that has been missing at Old Trafford in recent times but which is returning as Erik ten Hag shifts the mentality of this club.United were not at their free-flowing be...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon suffered their first League Two defeat in 11 games after a 2-1 loss to Sutton in a pulsating local derby.It was Matt Gray’s side’s third win over the festive period as Will Randall and Omar Bugiel scored either side of Josh Davison’s equaliser at Gander Green Lane, taking Sutton three points off the play-off spots.The hosts started on the front foot with Wimbledon...Full Story »

Crystal Palace may have answered some of their critics with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday but Patrick Vieira insisted he never had any doubts over the quality of his side.Having failed to register a single shot on target in their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham, Palace took control of this match with two first-half goals from set-pieces, both taken by Michael Olise and finished by Jordan Ayew...Full Story »

Crystal Palace picked up three crucial points in their final game of 2022 with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth.Both goals for Palace, who had failed to register any shots on target in their Boxing Day loss to Fulham, came from first-half set pieces.Jordan Ayew opened the scoring when he nodded in a corner from Michael Olise, who also set up Eberechi Eze for the Eagles’ second.New Bournemouth owne...Full Story »

Chelsea put their pre-World Cup blues behind them as England duo Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount starred in a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth.Graham Potter was in desperate need of a win following the three straight Premier League defeats which had left his side outside the top six at Christmas for only the second time in 22 seasons.But there were encouraging signs that Potter has put the six-week ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson was left reeling by the referee after AFC Wimbledon were held to a 1-1 draw by Newport in Sky Bet League Two.Ethan Chislett gave the Dons the lead 10 minutes into the second half at Plough Lane with a sublime free-kick into the top right corner.However, less than 10 minutes later Wimbledon found themselves down to 10 men when Kyle Hudlin was sent off for a headbutt on Aaron Lewis...Full Story »

Tempers flared at Plough Lane as AFC Wimbledon drew 1-1 with Newport in a tense Sky Bet League Two clash.Ethan Chislett gave the Dons the lead with an incredible free-kick 10 minutes into the second half after Ayoub Assal drew a foul at full pace.However, the game was turned on its head less than 10 minutes later when Wimbledon striker Kyle Hudlin was sent off for an off-the-ball headbutt on Aar...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is desperate to break new ground as he attempts to guide Newcastle into the Carabao Cup semi-finals.The Magpies booked their place in the last eight with a hard-fought 1-0 fourth-round victory over Howe’s former club Bournemouth at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening to keep alive their hopes of winning a first domestic trophy since 1955.Asked about the next hurdle, he said:...Full Story »

Adam Smith’s own goal handed Newcastle a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals as Eddie Howe’s men edged past his former club Bournemouth.The Cherries skipper’s 67th-minute misfortune was enough to secure a 1-0 victory for the Magpies at St James’ Park and increase hope that they can finally end a domestic trophy drought dating back to 1955.If the win was deserved &ndas...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon extended their unbeaten run to eight matches as they secured a 0-0 draw at Swindon.Wimbledon were almost gifted an early goal as Sol Brynn slipped as he looked to kick the ball out, and it went straight to Ethan Chislett, but his shot lacked power and allowed the goalkeeper to get up and deal with it.Swindon controlled the play in the first half and had their best chance after 40 m...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Scott Lindsey will have midfielder Jonny Williams available again for the Sky Bet League Two clash with AFC Wimbledon.Wales international Williams, who is Town’s leading scorer with six goals, will add a much-needed attacking boost to the Robins’ line-up after World Cup duty.But fellow midfielder Saidou Khan will miss out after being stretchered off in the 2-0 defe...Full Story »

Grimsby boss Paul Hurst bemoaned two big calls that went against his side as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at AFC Wimbledon.Ethan Chislett’s second-half goal was the difference, with the Dons now seven games unbeaten in League Two.But Hurst was frustrated at John McAtee’s first-half strike being ruled out as well as a penalty shout for a challenge on Otis Khan that was waved away.He said...Full Story »

Ethan Chislett’s second-half strike fired AFC Wimbledon to a 1-0 victory over Grimsby at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.The game ebbed and flowed in a first-half stalemate before Chislett’s goal helped extend the Dons’ unbeaten streak in League Two in seven games.Gavan Holohan put Grimsby on the front foot with a through ball to John McAtee who tucked it away but the forward wa...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon striker Kyle Hudlin will return to the squad for the visit of Grimsby.The on-loan Huddersfield player was prevented from playing in the FA Cup last weekend by his parent club.Wales’ World Cup elimination means defender Chris Gunter has returned home but he is unlikely to be included having only arrived back late on Thursday.Defenders Paul Osew and Lee Brown have started runni...Full Story »

Non-league Chesterfield surged into the FA Cup third round with a comprehensive 2-0 win over League Two AFC Wimbledon.Goals in each half from Armando Dobra and Jeff King saw the Spireites past higher-ranking opposition and into the hat for the third round for the second season running.Last term’s FA Cup run came to an end at the hands of eventual finalists Chelsea.Chesterfield were first t...Full Story »

Jack Currie is back in contention for AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup second-round clash with National League Chesterfield.The left-back missed last week’s League Two trip to Tranmere with a knock but came through 90 minutes unscathed against Sutton in the Papa John’s Trophy on Tuesday.Manager Johnnie Jackson is likely to revert to a more familiar line-up after making 10 changes for the...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon took his frustration out on the officials after he saw his side slump to a 2-0 defeat at home to AFC Wimbledon.Ethan Chislett put the visitors ahead after just eight minutes, firing home from six yards and capitalising on a fortunate ricochet.The home side’s task was made even harder on the half-hour mark when Dynel Simeu received a straight red card for violent ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon extended their unbeaten League Two run to six games with a 2-0 victory at 10-man Tranmere.Ethan Chislett opened the scoring after just eight minutes, firing home from the corner of the six-yard box after capitalising on a fortunate ricochet.The home side’s task was made even harder on the half-hour mark when Dynel Simeu received a straight red card for violent conduct after t...Full Story »

Tranmere are without Jordan Turnbull through suspension for the visit of AFC Wimbledon in Sky Bet League Two.The defender was sent off in the closing stages of last weekend’s 1-1 draw at Swindon.Reece McAlear will be assessed after missing out against the Robins with a knee injury.Luke Robinson, Joel Mumbongo and Charlie Jolley are long-term absentees.The Dons will check on the fitness of ...Full Story »

Bobby Wilkinson was beaming with pride despite seeing his Weymouth side lose 3-1 to AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup first-round replay at the Cherry Red Records Stadium.There were 561 Terras fans that travelled to South London to support their National League South team and they were by far the better side during a goalless first half.However, Ayoub Assal found the back of the net and Ethan Chisle...Full Story »