The Portuguese has seen a tough season upon his return to Old Trafford, but a fellow Ballon d'Or winner sees no reason for him to be dropped Cristiano Ronaldo will give new Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag no reason to exclude him from his plans if he continues to perform to the best of his abilities, former Netherlands great Marco van Basten believes. The Portuguese turned in a star perf...Full Story »

Juventus eye Hoffenheim star Raum Juventus are looking to invest in a new left-back and have their eye on Hoffenheim's David Raum, says Calciomercato. The Serie A side believe he would fit Massimiliano Allegri's style and would be able to contribute to the team's attack, having made nine assists in the Bundesliga this season. Hibernian plot Keane move Scottish outfit Hibernian are plotting...Full Story »

Leeds boss Jesse Marsch hailed a hard-fought goalless draw at Crystal Palace as a “really big point” in the battle to avoid Premier League relegation.A forgettable, if sometimes fiery, 90 minutes at Selhurst Park could yet have yielded a pivotal result for Leeds, who sit 16th in the table.They are now five points clear of Everton, who currently occupy the final relegation berth, but ...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray praised the control in his side’s performance as they eased past Preston with a 4-1 victory over their Lancashire rivals.First-half goals from Sam Gallagher, John Buckley and Darragh Lenihan left Rovers in control before Lewis Travis put the game beyond doubt after the break.It was a crucial win for Blackburn’s Sky Bet Championship play-off hopes after a r...Full Story »

Leeds moved a point further away from the relegation zone after a lacklustre goalless draw at Crystal Palace.In a game of few chances neither side were able to find the breakthrough.The best of the chances fell to Jean-Philippe Mateta, but he was unable to find the net or really test Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier.Leeds hold on to a valuable point at Selhurst Park#CRYLEE pic.twitter.com/9PGGxmBB...Full Story »

Blackburn’s play-off hopes remain very much alive thanks to a convincing 4-1 win at neighbours Preston.Tony Mowbray’s men strolled to a first away win since mid-January and moved to within three points of sixth-placed Sheffield United with two games remaining.Impressive Rovers ended their five-match winless run in the Sky Bet Championship in some style while condemning the mid-table ...Full Story »

Claudio Gomes is doubtful for Barnsley as they prepare to host Blackpool.The midfielder missed the Tykes’ loss to Huddersfield last Friday due to illness and he could be absent again.Academy coach Martin Devaney takes charge for this clash after boss Poya Asbaghi departed the club by mutual consent following Barnsley’s relegation on Friday.Michal Helik is still sidelined with an ankl...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva is expected to select from an unchanged squad for the home game against Nottingham Forest.Silva has reported no new injury worries after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth put his side’s title celebrations on hold, but is likely to make one or two changes.Antonee Robinson, Jean Michael Seri, Nathaniel Chalobah and Bobby De Cordova-Reid are among those pushing ...Full Story »

Rhys Oates is available for Mansfield against Stevenage after shaking off a thigh problem.The striker started Saturday’s 2-0 win over Crawley and is expected to retain his place.Nigel Clough could name an unchanged line-up which would mean Jordan Bowery and Ryan Stirk remaining on the bench.Mansfield are sixth in Sky Bet League Two and victory would all-but guarantee a play-off spot.Steven...Full Story »

Portsmouth defender Connor Ogilvie faces a late fitness test before the home game against Wigan.Left-back Ogilvie was forced out of Saturday’s home win over Gillingham with a hamstring strain, but has not been ruled out.Fellow left-back Denver Hume remains unavailable so boss Danny Cowley will have to look elsewhere in his squad if Ogilvie fails to make it.Midfielders Joe Morrell (dead leg...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Stephen Crainey has a doubt over striker Ellis Harrison ahead of Tuesday night’s crucial League One clash with promotion hopefuls Sheffield Wednesday.Harrison limped off after only 19 minutes of Saturday’s 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon to be replaced by Daniel Butterworth as the Cod Army dragged themselves out of the relegation zone on goal difference as a result of...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner is hoping for a double fitness boost ahead of Tuesday night’s home clash with already promoted League Two leaders Forest Green.Goalkeeper Jojo Wollacott has returned to training after suffering a shoulder injury against Leyton Orient on Easter Monday with Lewis Ward taking his place for Saturday’s 3-0 win at Hartlepool, although the former could return t...Full Story »

Sam Stubbs could return for Exeter as they chase promotion against Barrow.The defender has been suffering from a swollen knee and may be available for Matt Taylor. Victory for the hosts will see them promoted to Sky Bet League One.Striker Sam Nombe (hamstring) is out and Kyle Taylor (knee) is not expected to return for the final games.Harry Kite also remains sidelined having suffered a groin inj...Full Story »

Play-off hopefuls Sutton will check on captain Craig Eastmond ahead of Tuesday evening’s Sky Bet League Two meeting with Crawley.Midfielder Eastmond missed Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Barrow after picking up an injury in the 1-0 win over Newport on Easter Monday.Harry Beautyman will also be assessed, having sat out the club’s past two matches.Matt Gray’s side currently occupy ...Full Story »

Sunderland are set to be without Carl Winchester for their vital home clash with Rotherham on Tuesday.The influential midfielder limped off after just 10 minutes of Saturday’s 5-1 victory over Cambridge with a groin injury.Callum Doyle replaced Winchester against Cambridge and the Manchester City loanee could start with fourth-placed Sunderland aiming to take a giant step towards the Sky B...Full Story »

Kyle Walker and John Stones both remain doubtful for the first leg of Manchester City’s Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid on Tuesday.Right-back Walker has missed City’s last three games while centre-back Stones suffered a knock in the Premier League victory over Brighton last Wednesday.The potential absence of the England pair means City could have significant defensive...Full Story »

Jamie Paterson is set to be back involved for Swansea when they host Sky Bet Championship promotion-chasers Bournemouth on Tuesday night.Boss Russell Martin has said the midfielder, who missed Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Middlesbrough due to a minor knock, is fit to return to the fold.The Swans appear to have no fresh injury concerns from the match at the weekend.It was a third-successive dra...Full Story »

Jake Paul posted two snaps of himself in a Liverpool kit before the Merseyside derby Jake Paul left fans in no doubt who he was supporting in the Merseyside derby as he posed in a full Liverpool kit. Controversial social media star Paul, 25, has shown a real liking for the beautiful game recently, tweeting his support for the Reds as they took on Manchester United last week. He threw his weig...Full Story »

Luka Modric has never had it easy, but his brand of football early in his professional career caught the eye of Slaven Bilic, the Croatia head coach at the time. On the occasion of Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Chelsea, Modric invited Bilic to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu 18 years after he went to watch him play for Inter Zapresic. "From the beginning I lik...Full Story »

EVERTON winger Anthony Gordan has hit out on Twitter after he was denied a penalty in Sunday's Merseyside derby against Liverpool. The Toffees headed to Anfield inside the bottom three after relegation rivals Burnley beat Wolves. Everton star Anthony Gordon reacted to the decision not to give a penalty with a pair of facepalm emojis on Twitter Gordan was never far from the action at Anfield a...Full Story »