Memphis could leave Barcelona this summer (SPORT)Just a year after signing with the Blaugrana, he could be pushed out for alternative forwards Memphis Depay could leave Barcelona this summer as the club prefer other attacking options, according to SPORT. Because of the recent additions of Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the pursuit of Erling Haaland, the Blaugra...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper felt his side should have run away with a bigger result after they beat the 10 men of fellow promotion contenders Blackburn 2-0 at Ewood Park.The first goal of the game came when Manchester United loanee James Garner slotted past Thomas Kaminski.Eight minutes into the second half, an uphill battle was made harder when Darragh Lenihan was shown a second yellow ...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom reasoned that a 2-0 win over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom highlighted the progress his team has made since the start of the Championship season.The Blades were thrashed 4-0 by the Baggies back in August, but Billy Sharp’s two goals, either side of a first-half Jake Livermore red card for the Midlanders, secured a fourth straight victory fo...Full Story »

Veljko Paunovic insisted Reading have what it takes to escape relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after hearing travelling fans call for his head in the 2-1 defeat at Bristol City.There were chants for the manager’s dismissal in the second half after Antoine Semenyo’s 44th-minute strike and a Michael Morrison own goal shortly after the break had deepened fears about the drop.Sub...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale reiterated that he hopes to see winger Alan Forrest stay at the club past the end of the season.Forrest scored the opening goal in Livi’s 1–1 draw against Ross County, having already tested Staggies goalkeeper Ross Laidlaw on multiple occasions.The travelling support sang songs throughout the match to encourage the 25-year-old to sign a new contrac...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson blamed a “horrendous decision” by referee David Dickinson for contributing to his team’s 2-1 loss at St Mirren.The match official awarded the home side a penalty following Jamie McCart’s challenge on Alex Greive and Connor Ronan converted to cancel out St Johnstone’s opener scored by Callum Hendry.Greive added a second goal for S...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Carlos Corberan admitted a point was a fair result as his side were held to a 0-0 draw by Preston.It was an entertaining contest between two in-form sides and neither would have been too dissatisfied to come away with a point.Ched Evans and Cameron Archer both had good chances for hosts North End, while Danny Ward and Danel Sinani spurned opportunities for Huddersfield.Hudde...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts believed it “was written in the stars” that Tony Watt would score his first goal for the Tangerines against former club Motherwell at Tannadice.The home side took the lead through a stunning Dylan Levitt first-half strike with Watt sealing the points after the break.Overall, it was a memorable night for the Tangerines with Kevin McDonald making his debut...Full Story »

Kilmarnock lost ground in the Scottish Championship title race with a 2-1 home defeat to Ayr.Things began well for the hosts when Fraser Murray converted Christopher Burke’s pass to open the scoring after only seven minutes.However, the lead was short-lived as Sean McGinty set up James Maxwell to score the equaliser with just 14 minutes on the clock.Aidan McAdams made a fine save to deny C...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his Celtic side’s resilience after their 3-2 win over Aberdeen stretched their unbeaten run in the cinch Premiership to 20 games.The visitors to Pittodrie were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger Jota and midfielder Matt O’Riley.Celtic were well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Rami...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira hailed Wilfried Zaha’s performance in the draw with Norwich despite his second-half penalty miss, telling the forward the display should be his benchmark for the rest of the season.Zaha’s night went from the sublime to the ridiculous with a superb solo equaliser followed by an awful spot-kick as Palace came from behind to draw 1-1 at Carrow Road.Aft...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola brushed off suggestions Manchester City are the best side in the world after moving 12 points clear in the Premier League.The champions saw off Brentford 2-0 on Wednesday to tighten their already firm grip on the title race.Their form continues to attract plaudits but manager Guardiola, who felt his team had needed to dig deep and be patient to see off the Bees, claimed only to be ...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney felt his side were denied a clear penalty during their 2-0 defeat at Ibrox.With Rangers leading through James Tavernier’s fifth-minute spot-kick after Paul McGinn brought down Ryan Kent, Hibs claimed for their own penalty when home defender Calvin Bassey grappled with Ryan Porteous at a corner.However, referee Nick Walsh gave a free-kick to Rangers.The incid...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson launched a savage attack on his players after their 4-0 relegation battle defeat at Cardiff.The defeat allowed the Bluebirds to open up a 12-point gap on Ferguson’s side in the third relegation spot.“I’m devastated. It was a humiliation and a complete embarrassment to the club. A performance of that level in a game of this magnitude will never, ever be acceptabl...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder refused to blame Joe Lumley after the goalkeeper’s horrendous mistake in the 2-2 draw at QPR.Ilias Chair put the home side in front before Dael Fry levelled with only the second goal of his career.The hosts regained the lead 16 seconds into the second half when Lumley, playing against his former club, collected Anfernee Dijksteel’s back-pass and gifted...Full Story »

Boss Steven Gerrard tipped Jacob Ramsey for England after his brace in Aston Villa’s thrilling draw with Leeds.The midfielder struck twice but Villa still lost a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 at home.Philippe Coutinho’s second goal in three games and Ramsey’s double had put the host in charge after Daniel James’ opener.James made it 3-2 in first-half stoppage time and Diego Lloren...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said his side’s dramatic win at Tottenham was one of the best performances of his spell at the club.The Saints scored twice in two minutes late on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 victory as Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams headed home James Ward-Prowse crosses.A Jan Bednarek own goal and a Son Heung-min effort either side of Armando Broja’s strike ...Full Story »

Kayne Ramsay was the late saviour for Ross County as his stoppage-time equaliser secured a 1-1 draw with Livingston.Alan Forrest gave Livingston the lead early in the second half, picking out the bottom corner in the 50th minute, before Ayo Obileye missed a penalty five minutes from time that could have sealed victory for the visitors.It was not to be for them, though, as the Staggies extended t...Full Story »

Diego Llorente earned Leeds a battling point in a breathless 3-3 draw at Aston Villa.The defender struck in the second half as the visitors hit back from 3-1 down.Philippe Coutinho pulled the strings in a whirlwind first half where he cancelled out Dan James’ opener before twice setting up Jacob Ramsey.James made it 3-2 before the break and Llorente ensured a pulsating game at Villa Park e...Full Story »

Antoine Semenyo enhanced his growing reputation as Bristol City deepened Reading’s relegation fears with a 2-1 Championship win at Ashton Gate.The 22-year-old striker fired his side in front from Andreas Weimann’s pass after 44 minutes and hit a post in the second half of a lively individual contribution.Semenyo was also involved in the second goal two minutes after the break, feedin...Full Story »