Inih Effiong’s brace helped Aldershot end a three-game losing streak after they defeated Barnet 3-1 at The EBB Stadium.The hosts were quick out of the traps and had a penalty in the ninth minute when Justin Amaluzor was hauled down in the box and Effiong made no mistake in dispatching from 12 yards.The visitors drew level in the 34th minute when Harry Pritchard headed home from a corner.Al...Full Story »

An own goal by Jordan Turnbull and a sublime strike from Paul Smyth gave Leyton Orient a 2-0 home win against Tranmere as the Sky Bet League Two leaders maintained their 100 per cent home record and unbeaten run.With defences on top in the first half, the O’s got the breakthrough in the 36th minute when Smyth drilled a cross into the box from the right and, under pressure from Ruel Sotirio...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst was stunned after sluggish Rangers made another slow start at Celtic Park before losing 4-0 to their Old Firm rivals.Rangers had been blitzed 3-0 in the first half of the cinch Premiership game against the Hoops at Parkhead in February, though they kept the score the same for the 90 minutes.In the first Old Firm game of this season, Israel winger Liel Abada opened the sc...Full Story »

Liverpool hit the woodwork three times and Everton once but both sides had to settle for a point from a sometimes feisty goalless Merseyside derby.Tom Davies found the outside of a post for Everton midway through the first half before Jordan Pickford pushed a Darwin Nunez shot on to the crossbar and Luis Diaz hit the frame with a follow-up effort.Then in stoppage time the outstanding Pickford ma...Full Story »

Celtic swatted Old Firm rivals Rangers away with ease in a thumping 4-0 cinch Premiership win at Parkhead.In a barnstorming first-half Liel Abada fired the home side after eight minutes and the Israel winger grabbed a second just before the break, after Portuguese winger Jota had scored with a delightful chip.The Hoops had opened up a 3-0 interval gap in this fixture in February and the result w...Full Story »

Hector Bellerin left Arsenal and joined Barcelona as a free transfer on deadline day ending an 11 year stay with the Gunners. Bellerin joined Barcelona on deadline day Pair played together at Arsenal Arteta says he 'loves' full-back in emotional tribute WHAT HAPPENED? Bellerin joined Barcelona as a free agent on deadline day as the full-back returned to Barcelona, where he spent eight ye...Full Story »

JURGEN KLOPP has already experienced some serious touchline fireworks this week. And under-pressure Frank Lampard is unlikely to calm things down as he fights for his future in the white heat of a Merseyside derby. Frank Lampard was seething with Jurgen Klopp when he was Chelsea boss and his team lost to Liverpool in 2020 There won't be any love lost on the respective benches come game day ...Full Story »

Livingston defender Jack Fitzwater is suspended for the cinch Premiership visit of Hearts on Saturday after being sent off in last weekend’s defeat by Aberdeen.James Penrice and Morgan Boyes are both back in the mix but still need to build up their match fitness after recent lay-offs.Bruce Anderson is still out with an ankle injury while Tom Parkes is beginning the road to recovery fo...Full Story »

New signing Leander Dendoncker is a doubt for Aston Villa’s clash with Manchester City.The £13million midfielder has a throat problem, having joined from Wolves, but Jan Bednarek, who signed on loan from Southampton, is in contention.Fellow defender Diego Carlos is out with a long-term Achilles injury which is likely to keep him sidelined for the majority of the season.Manchester Cit...Full Story »

Everton have new signings Neal Maupay, Idrissa Gana Gueye and James Garner available for the Merseyside derby with Liverpool at Goodison Park.Former Brighton striker Maupay was unable to be registered in time for Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Leeds due to Premier League requirements, while midfielders Gana Gueye and Garner both signed on deadline day.Abdoulaye Doucoure (hamstring) and Dominic Calv...Full Story »

Middlesbrough will check on the fitness of Manchester City loanee Zack Steffen for Monday’s Sky Bet Championship fixture at home to Sunderland.The goalkeeper missed the midweek defeat at Watford with a knee problem but could return for the Tees-Wear derby. Liam Roberts will deputise again if the USA international cannot recover in time.Chris Wilder saw midfielder Jonny Howson (back) and de...Full Story »

Huddersfield will decide whether to select new signing Michal Helik for the visit of Blackpool.Helik joined the Terriers from Barnsley late on transfer deadline day and trained with the squad on Friday.Luke Mbete also joined on loan from Manchester City on Thursday while Tyreece Simpson signed from Ipswich and they could both be involved.Boss Danny Schofield said his side came through Wednesday&...Full Story »

Derby will be without midfielder Korey Smith for Saturday’s Sky Bet League One visit of Plymouth.The midfielder has suffered a minor toe injury which should only see him sidelined for a matter of days.Curtis Davies (thigh) is working his way back to fitness but the game also comes too soon for the experienced defender.Fellow centre-back James Chester is unlikely to feature as he steps up h...Full Story »

AC Milan have emerged as an option for Barcelona fullback Sergino Dest. Relevo says Dest will join Milan on a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer worth around €20 million. The United States international had also drawn interest from Villarreal and Manchester United but neither of those deals moved forward for different reasons. The former Ajax right-back wanted to convi...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso was due in Barcelona on Wednesday night. Alonso was scheduled to fly to El Prat airport ahead of signing for Barca. Sport says Barca directors Jordi Cruyff and Mateu Alemany are optimistic that the deal will go through. Alonso will be closely following the possibility of player departures from Barça, as it would allow for his immediate registration. All ...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray wants to see Sunderland’s players “flourish” under his leadership after watching his tenure start with a comfortable 3-0 win over Rotherham.The Black Cats inflicted the first defeat of the Championship season on the Millers, much to the delight of Mowbray.Sunderland’s new manager enjoyed watching Ross Stewart score twice in 13 second-half minutes before Jack ...Full Story »

Tomas Soucek secured West Ham’s first home point of the season as they battled to a 1-1 draw with London rivals Tottenham.But the Hammers could have snatched all three after handing a debut to club-record signing Lucas Paqueta.Boss David Moyes claimed before kick-off that Paqueta had not so much as passed a ball to his new team-mates after only completing his £52million switch from L...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen helped himself to a hat-trick as Motherwell breezed into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Inverness.The Dutch striker scored for the fourth game in a row in the ninth minute with a close-range finish at Fir Park.Caley skipper Danny Devine put through his own goal after 26 minutes before Van Veen scored from the spot in the 38th and 66th minut...Full Story »

Ross Stewart scored twice to help secure a 3-0 win over Rotherham and get Tony Mowbray’s reign as Sunderland manager off to the perfect start.Mowbray, who was only confirmed as Alex Neil’s successor on Tuesday night, witnessed a strong performance that saw the Black Cats claim a third win in the Sky Bet Championship.Stewart struck the crucial opening goal in the 52nd minute and follo...Full Story »

Barcelona's Sergino Dest is considering making a move to Manchester United. The right-back had initially rejected Man United's advances but is now weighing up an offer from the club, reports Paul Hirst. Dest is out of favour with Barcelona boss, Xavi, and the Catalan club would be willing to let the 21-year-old go as he has not played in any of Barca's opening three matches. The USA intern...Full Story »