Pep Guardiola joked that he was angry with Erling Haaland after he scored just one goal in Manchester City’s 4-0 rout of Southampton on Saturday.The prolific Norwegian netted his 20th goal in just his 13th appearance for the club when he scored the fourth in a routine win that took the champions back to the Premier League summit.Haaland, who also hit the post and spurned a handful of other...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin challenged his players to be “consistent and relentless” after they notched a fourth successive Championship win with a 2-1 success at home to Sunderland.Martin saw his side move to three points off the top of the table thanks to first-half goals from Ollie Cooper and Harry Darling.Jack Clarke replied for Sunderland early in the second half but the host...Full Story »

Paul Hurst admits his Grimsby players will need to improve during upcoming games despite sweeping rock-bottom Crawley aside with a 3-0 victory at Blundell Park.Goals from Anthony Glennon, Gavan Holohan and Ryan Taylor did the damage as Grimsby picked up maximum points for the first time at home this season.Crawley had a goal disallowed for offside when the score was 1-0 and it proved to be a tel...Full Story »

Morecambe boss Derek Adams was left frustrated by the officials as he felt two major decisions went against his injury-hit team in a 2-1 home defeat to  Ipswich.The league’s bottom side looked on for a shock win against Kieran McKenna’s high-fliers after a Kieran Phillips goal gave them the advantage at the break.But a strong second-half comeback from Ipswich, which saw them awa...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted his team were taught a hard lesson after his first home game in charge ended in a 2-1 defeat to Port Vale.Derby started well with James Collins driving in a Tom Barkhuizen cross in the fifth minute but Vale captain Tom Conlon missed a penalty in the 15th minute after Dan Jones was fouled by Barkhuizen.But the game turned on two controversial moments after the...Full Story »

Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Armando Broja sent Chelsea fourth in the Premier League as the Blues cruised past managerless Wolves 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.Mason Mount teed up Havertz and Pulisic before Albania striker Broja netted his maiden Blues goal to floor the struggling visitors.Boyhood Chelsea fan Broja was left delighted with his first senior strike that capped a landmark week for Gr...Full Story »

Craig Gordon insists Hearts must banish their Europa Conference League disappointment against Fiorentina from their minds in time for Sunday’s cinch Premiership trip to Kilmarnock.The Jambos crashed to a demoralising 3-0 defeat at home to the Serie A side on Thursday.They have managed to win two of their three league matches immediately after Thursday-night European fixtures this term and ...Full Story »

PAUL MERSON COLUMN: Despite City's current dominance in the Premier League filling the trophy cabinet at the Etihad Stadium is dependent on one major factor and it could all unravel It sounds crazy after they put six past Manchester United but I don't agree with the idea that Manchester City are untouchable and the best side on the planet. Don't get me wrong, they're incredible but I still thi...Full Story »

The champions allowed the Belgian midfield ace to join today’s opponents Southampton in early July, once their swoop for Kalvin Phillips was agreed. Chelsea failed with a bid for Romeo Lavia just weeks after he joined Southampton Credit: Getty However he was very highly-regarded by Pep Guardiola and staff at the Etihad. Therefore they secured an option to buy him back if any bids were a...Full Story »

England claimed victory in the clash of European and world champions as Sarina Wiegman’s side beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley.The Lionesses went ahead through Lauren Hemp’s 10th-minute finish before Sophia Smith equalised in the 28th minute after Georgia Stanway lost possession near her own box.England then benefited from two VAR checks – one resulting in th...Full Story »

Hibernian could have Rocky Bushiri, Elias Melkersen and Demi Mitchell back in contention for Saturday’s cinch Premiership match at home to Motherwell following their recent injury lay-offs.Jake Doyle-Hayes and Momo Bojang both face several weeks on the sidelines after sustaining ankle and groin injuries respectively.Kevin Dabrowski (shoulder), Kevin Nisbet (knee) and Aiden McGeady (knee) a...Full Story »

Rangers will have James Sands available for Saturday’s cinch Premiership visit from St Mirren after the defender was suspended for Tuesday’s Champions League defeat away to Liverpool.Kemar Roofe is back training after being sidelined since pre-season but he is unlikely to be in the squad this weekend.Tom Lawrence, John Souttar, Filip Helander and Ianis Hagi are all out injured.Jonah ...Full Story »

Josh Kay remains suspended for Barrow’s clash with Mansfield on Saturday.The 25-year-old midfielder was sent off in their 2-0 defeat to Leyton Orient last month for using “discriminatory language” and missed last week’s trip to Tranmere.Richie Bennett and Connor Brown remain sidelined.Paul Farman should return between the sticks after being rested in their midweek Pa...Full Story »

Huddersfield will be without suspended midfielder David Kasumu for their home game against Hull.Kasumu received two yellow cards in Tuesday night’s 3-3 draw at Luton and sits out a one-game ban.Fellow midfielder Jonathan Hogg missed out in midweek due to an ongoing calf problem, but defender Will Boyle (hip) is in contention for his first league start of the season after stepping off the b...Full Story »

Arsenal emerged victorious against Bodo/Glimt to keep up their fine form this season after goals from Eddie Nketiah, Rob Holding and Fabio Vieira gave Mikel Arteta's side the win Bodo/Glimt players had to walk to the Emirates Arsenal's Europa League opponents Bodo/Glimt had to walk to the Emirates after their bus got stuck in the narrow streets of north London. It was just the beginning of a ...Full Story »

Tottenham are eyeing Ajax attacker Mohamed Kudus. Kudus was denied a move to Everton in August. BILD says Tottenham are in the race to secure the signature of Kudus, who has scored four goals in eight league appearances for Ajax this season. However, Borussia Dortmund are likely to be at the front of the queue for the 22-year-old. Kudus is reportedly valued at £8.7million, which would...Full Story »

England could be facing another major injury blow ahead of the World Cup with the news that Manchester City defender Kyle Walker now doubtful for the competition after undergoing groin surgery. Walker has been a key player for Man City and England in recent years and is surely the kind of experienced and versatile player Gareth Southgate would want on the plane for Qatar this winter. Accordi...Full Story »

Everton's move for Harrington in doubt after injuryEverton have long been linked with a move for Cork City's young goalkeeper David Harrington. However, the Toffees have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of the 22-year-old. He is set to undergo shoulder surgery next month and that could put his move to Merseyside in jeopardy. The Irish Independent have claimed a deal was agreed in principle in...Full Story »

Substitutes Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial sparked a comeback win in Cyprus as Manchester United survived a scare against Neil Lennon’s Omonia Nicosia in the Europa League.Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils made the 2,100-mile trip for Thursday’s Group E encounter reeling from Sunday’s chastening 6-3 derby defeat at rivals Manchester City.The United boss thanked Pep Guardiola...Full Story »

Blackpool midfielder Kenny Dougall is suspended for the visit of Watford, with his absence adding to a lengthy injury list.Dougall picked up his fifth booking of the season in the midweek draw at Sunderland and must serve a one-game ban.Jordan Gabriel is awaiting the results of a scan to determine the extent of a freak injury sustained away from the football pitch, while James Husband is close t...Full Story »