Alexandre Lacazette and Thomas Partey were on target as Arsenal reclaimed a top-four spot in the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester at the Emirates.The victory saw the Gunners climb back above Manchester United to return to the position they held going into the weekend, with a one-point advantage over Ralf Rangnick’s side and also with three games still in hand.Partey...Full Story »

Manchester United have entered the race for Real Sociedad ace Alexander Isak. The Reds, seemingly resigned to losing out to Manchester City over Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, are now turning their attention to Isak instead. They believe the Swede, 22, is the next best option in the current market - and represents decent value for money. The Spanish club, currently fifth in La Liga...Full Story »

Alex Neil said Sunderland are giving themselves a platform to win promotion after their 2-0 win over bottom club Crewe.The Black Cats were searching for inspiration for 84 minutes at the Stadium of Light, then Dan Neil scored a stunning goal, with fellow substitute Patrick Roberts adding a second four minutes later.It was a frustrating watch for the home fans at times but Neil says that three cl...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Alex Neil was relieved that his attempts to turn a defeat into victory against struggling Fleetwood worked out after the 3-1 win at the Stadium of Light.After hitting half-time a goal down courtesy of Ellis Harrison’s 28th minute opener, Neil went into the dressing room at the break and decided to change things.He introduced Jermain Defoe and Lynden Gooch for the second hal...Full Story »

Alex Lacey headed an injury-time equaliser as play-off chasing Notts County snatched a last-gasp 1-1 draw at Yeovil in the Vanarama National League.Lacey nodded home Matt Palmer’s floated free-kick to spare the Magpies a second successive defeat after Alex Bradley had opened the scoring at Meadow Lane.Bradley caught Vitezslav Jaros off his line two minutes into the second half after a mix-...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil was left to rue missed chances as his side could only draw 0-0 with struggling Charlton.The Wearsiders slipped out of the League One play-off places after they were unable to find a winner in London.Despite the setback, Neil believed his side played better in the first half than they did during last week’s stunning 3-0 win at Wigan.He said: “I think we de...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander disagreed with the decision to award Ross County a penalty in his side’s 1-0 cinch Premiership defeat.Joseph Hungbo scored the only goal of the game from the spot after Jake Carroll brought down County’s Kayne Ramsay as the right-back drove into the box.Alexander felt the foul took place outside the penalty area, but admitted his side were not clin...Full Story »

Alex Pattison could return to Harrogate’s starting line-up when they take on Port Vale.The forward came off the bench in Town’s goalless draw with Barrow at the weekend after missing their victory over Bradford just a few days before.Defenders Rory McArdle and Lewis Richards are still doubtful.Simon Weaver’s team will play at the EnviroVent Stadium for the first time in three w...Full Story »

Alex Neil hailed his Sunderland players, who ‘rose to the physical challenge’ of travelling to Sky Bet League One high-flyers Wigan and came away with a 3-0 victory.Bailey Wright gave the Black Cats the perfect start when he nodded home Alex Pritchard’s free-kick inside two minutes.And a brace of penalties from Ross Stewart – one in either half – gave the visit...Full Story »

Arsenal are in talks with agents for Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. Sport says any potential deal would require Isak's club Real Sociedad waiving the 22-year-old's exorbitant £76million release clause. The Gunners are desperately seeking more reinforcements up front after cutting ties with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who joined Barcelona last month. The north London club were fru...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta felt captain Alexandre Lacazette summed up Arsenal’s resilience as they battled from behind to beat Wolves with a stoppage-time winner.The Gunners had looked on course to lose ground on the sides above them in the race for a top-four finish but ultimately ran out 2-1 winners as Jose Sa palmed Lacazette’s effort into his own net in the closing stages.Earlier, Hwang Hee-ch...Full Story »

Alex Neil insists Sunderland cannot afford to drop more points in the League One promotion race after his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw at AFC Wimbledon.Alex Pritchard rescued a point for the Black Cats with a second-half free-kick and cancelled out Luke McCormick’s first-half penalty.Neil was only appointed as head coach on Friday but saw Sunderland’s winless run extend t...Full Story »

Manchester United could welcome Alex Telles back for Saturday lunchtime’s match with Southampton.The Brazil international is back in contention after recovering from Covid-19, but midfielder Fred is still isolating.Midfielder Nemanja Matic (shin) and defender Eric Bailly (swollen ankle) are also out of the Premier League clash with Saints. Forward Mason Greenwood remains suspended by the c...Full Story »

Roma coach Jose Mourinho has discussed Alexis Sanchez's difficulties at Manchester United. Alexis is now impressing with Inter Milan. "I spoke with him before the start of the game," Mourinho told ESPN Chile. "In England, he was not in his natural habitat. Here at Inter he is happy and where he belongs." Alexis scored in Inter's Coppa Italia win against Roma this week and Mourinho added: &...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will check on captain Alex Woodyard ahead of their home game against Cheltenham.The midfielder has missed the last two matches with a hamstring injury sustained during the draw at Burton on January 22.The Dons remain without defenders Paul Kalambayi (knee) and Henry Lawrence (hamstring).Mark Robinson’s side have drawn four of their last five games and are without a league win...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will check on captain Alex Woodyard ahead of the Sky Bet League One match against Shrewsbury.Midfielder Woodyard sat out the 2-0 home defeat by Ipswich with a hamstring problem, which was the first league game of the campaign he had missed.Luke McCormick switched to a central midfield role on Tuesday night, with Dons boss Mark Robinson forced into five changes which saw forward Aar...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his team for securing a deserved point against Hibernian after losing Liam Donnelly to what he branded a “harsh” red card.Alexander was also sent off by Andrew Dallas after Donnelly received a second yellow card following a sliding challenge on Drey Wright in the 73rd minute of a goalless Fir Park encounter.“I thought the second one w...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander has an unchanged squad for the cinch Premiership match against Hibernian.Juhani Ojala and Liam Shaw returned to the bench for Saturday’s Scottish Cup win over Morton but did not feature.Ricki Lamie and Mark O’Hara remain on the sidelines.New signing Demetri Mitchell could make his Hibernian debut at Fir Park after joining from Blackpool.Elias Melke...Full Story »

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander insisted he had belief in his players after they came from behind to secure their place in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.The Premiership outfit needed extra-time goals from Kevin van Veen and, in the last minute, Liam Donnelly to get the better of a gutsy Morton side.Alexander said: “It was a typical cup tie.“I thought we played well and created...Full Story »

Alex Lowry admitted  a dream came true when he scored a debut goal in Rangers’ 4-0 Scottish Cup fourth-round win over Stirling Albion at Ibrox.The 18-year-old midfielder replaced injured Ianis Hagi after 12 minutes of the tie and gave the home fans a glimpse of the future in the 31st minute with a well-taken finish.Skipper James Tavernier scored a penalty and then had one saved by Bin...Full Story »