Callum O’Dowda faces a late fitness check ahead of Cardiff hosting Luton in Tuesday’s Championship clash.The Republic of Ireland winger sustained a hip issue in Saturday’s goalless draw with Preston.Kion Etete will be out for several weeks with ankle trouble after suffering the problem in an under-21s match against Sheffield United.Ebou Adams is nearing a return to training, ha...Full Story »

Antonio Conte defended Tottenham striker Richarlison after his late showboating in the 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest.With the game in the bag thanks to two Harry Kane goals, the Brazilian juggled the ball before getting clattered by Brennan Johnson in the 85th minute.Forest boss Steve Cooper said that would not be accepted at his club but Conte insisted his player was not being disrespectful.&l...Full Story »

Boss Eddie Howe believes new record signing Alexander Isak will be excited after watching Newcastle’s dramatic late 1-1 draw at Wolves.Allan Saint-Maximin’s brilliant late volley grabbed a point for the Magpies at Molineux.It cancelled out Ruben Neves’ first-half rocket which looked set to give the hosts their first Premier League win of the season.Ruben Neves fired Wolves ahea...Full Story »

AMIR KHAN stunned fans when he "violated" Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford - then posted a bizarre caption from Wikipedia on Instagram sharing the moment. Khan's had some extra time on his hands since retiring from boxing in April following his crushing defeat to rival Kell Brook. Amir Khan met Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford The 35-year-old admitted after the fight that he no longer wante...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO hugged BT Sport pundits Rio Ferdinand, Paul Scholes and ex-Liverpool ace Peter Crouch before Manchester United's clash with Southampton this afternoon. The Portuguese star raised eyebrows when he blanked Jamie Carragher during Sky Sports' coverage of the Red Devils' win over Liverpool on Monday night. Ronaldo, 37, embraced old team-mates Gary Neville and Roy Keane on that o...Full Story »

Stoke interim manager Dean Holden has left the club after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn – clearing the way for Alex Neil’s seemingly imminent appointment.Holden, previously assistant to the sacked Michael O’Neill, took charge for the game at Ewood Park but a club statement after the game confirmed his departure.In front of the watching Neil, Stoke showed both si...Full Story »

Boss Paul Ince claimed the only disappointment in Reading’s 1-0 win against Millwall at The Den was his side’s inability to win by a bigger margin.Ince saw his side secure a hard-fought victory, their third in succession, which took them to the top of the Championship.Debutant Naby Sarr’s first-half header was enough to separate the teams in an intriguing tussle in the capital....Full Story »

Mark Hughes felt Bradford were twice denied a penalty in stoppage time of their goalless draw with Crewe at Valley Parade.Referee Sunny Gill, in charge of his third EFL game, turned down home appeals for a foul on Vadaine Oliver and a hand ball against Alex defender Kelvin Mellor in the same move.Hughes said: “They are two clear penalties. He could have got himself off the hook by giving t...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher praised goalkeeper Michael Cooper as Argyle beat Bolton 2-0 to move up to fifth in League One.Cooper made a fine save to turn Amadou Bakayoko’s close-range strike on to a post and away to safety when the hosts were 1-0 up.And Ryan Hardie capitalised with a thumping late strike to add to Niall Ennis’ 34th-minute opener.Schumacher said: “Every now ...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson admitted his Bristol City side were guilty of overplaying as they conceded a last-gasp equaliser in a 3-3 Championship draw away to Blackpool.Theo Corbeanu’s 90th-minute strike ensured the points were shared at Bloomfield Road in an entertaining game – Blackpool’s second successive 3-3 draw.But for the Robins boss, the overriding sensation was one of frustration, ...Full Story »

A blistering first-half performance helped Sheffield Wednesday lay the foundations for a 5-0 demolition of Forest Green.The home side were 4-0 up by the break, with Josh Windass following up Liam Palmer’s blocked shot to give Wednesday the lead after 12 minutes.The Owls doubled their advantage in the 19th minute when Windass’ long ball reached the feet of Barry Bannan and the skipper...Full Story »

A debut goal from Naby Sarr was enough to take Reading to the top of the Championship as they beat Millwall 1-0 at The Den.The former Huddersfield man’s first-half header proved to be the winner in an intriguing tussle which saw the impressive Royals become the first side to come away from Millwall with victory this season.A dominant first period for Paul Ince’s men was followed up b...Full Story »

Substitute striker Ryan Hardie scored with a thumping 88th-minute effort to wrap up a 2-0 home win for Plymouth against Bolton in League One.Hardie – on for first-half goalscorer Niall Ennis – gave diving Wanderers goalkeeper James Trafford no chance with his stinging strike after latching on to Morgan Whittaker’s forward pass.Bolton had gone close to an early opener as Conor B...Full Story »

Cambridge have no fresh injury worries ahead of the visit of Burton.Mark Bonner’s side lost 3-0 to Southampton in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.Forward Fejiri Okenabirhie remains out as he recovers from a long-term Achilles injury and a hamstring problem.United are 10th in Sky Bet League One after two wins from their opening five games.Burton’s Conor Shaughnessy could be out for up to s...Full Story »

GOAL has everything you need to know about the upcoming Europa League 2022-23 group stage draw European honour and a ticket to the Champions League is at stake as football clubs get ready to take part in Europa League 2022-23, the continent's secondary club football tournament. Big clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal are among those who will fight for the trophy in this season's edit...Full Story »

Cardiff are without left-back Joel Bagan for Saturday’s home game with Preston.Bagan sustained a head injury in the early stages of the 2-0 Severnside derby defeat at Bristol City on Sunday and was unable to continue.Having lost first-choice left-back Jamilu Collins to serious knee damage in the previous game at West Brom, boss Steve Morison reacted to Bagan’s injury at Ashton Gate b...Full Story »

Zian Flemming could force a start when Millwall host Reading in the Championship.The Dutch forward came off the bench in the Lions’ 2-0 loss at Norwich, and is pushing to start.Boss Gary Rowett does not expect any new injury issues.Forward Mason Bennett is still missing through hamstring trouble.Sam Hutchinson should be available for Reading as he pushes towards full match sharpness.The ce...Full Story »

That’s because the Paris Saint-Germain star’s wife and agent Wanda Nara is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move. Mauro Icardi is in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move Credit: Alamy Wife and agent Wanda Nara is leading talks with the Turkish side Credit: @wanda_nara Nicolo Schira claims Icardi looks destined to leave France this summer after falling out of Christophe Gal...Full Story »

Tottenham offer Harry Winks to Roma Tottenham have offered midfielder Harry Winks to Serie A side Roma, according to the Daily Mail. The 26-year-old is out of favour in north London and could head to Italy on a season-long loan. Man City play down Bernardo rumors Man City CEO Ferran Soriano has played down rumors that Bernardo Silva will leave the club this summer. "There are no discussio...Full Story »

Manager Eddie Howe expects Newcastle to make “at least one” more signing before the transfer window closes amid speculation they are closing in on Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Callum Wilson, who has this week been sent for a scan on a tight hamstring, there are reports stating Newcastle are close to agreeing a fee with La Real for I...Full Story »