A bizarre goal by Colin Kazim-Richards saw Derby put their takeover uncertainty to one side and beat West Brom 1-0 at Pride Park.Kazim-Richards’ first League goal since April made it back-to-back wins for Wayne Rooney’s team for the first time since February, after the substitute punished a dreadful mix-up between Cedric Kipre and goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.The goal was Derby’s o...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Lee Johnson was pleased with his side’s comfortable 3-0 win at Doncaster but admitted he wanted even more from his promotion-chasing team.Ross Stewart’s penalty, an Elliot Embleton effort and an own goal from Ben Blythe saw the Black Cats dominate against struggling Rovers and move back into the Sky Bet League One automatic promotion places.Johnson was happy with Sund...Full Story »

Injury-hit Leicester will check on Jamie Vardy and Wilfred Ndidi ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League visit of Liverpool after neither were risked at Manchester City on Boxing Day due to hamstring issues.Ryan Bertrand (knee) became the latest addition to a lengthy Foxes absence list when he was injured in the warm-up at the Etihad Stadium, joining other recent casualties Ricardo Pereira (leg)...Full Story »

Sunderland moved into the automatic promotion places in Sky Bet League One with a 3-0 thumping of managerless Doncaster at the newly-named Eco-Power Stadium.A Ross Stewart penalty, an Elliot Embleton strike and a Ben Blythe own goal had Sunderland in full control of a game they dominated against struggling Rovers.Branden Horton clumsily tripped Leon Dajaku in the box with Stewart firing the visi...Full Story »

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri will have a number of players available when his side host West Ham on Tuesday after they had been in isolation due to Covid-19 protocols.The Hornets have not played since their 2-1 defeat at Brentford on December 10, and there have been more positive tests. The club have confirmed some players will be able to return but have not provided names.Francisco Sierralta...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will be without Wilfried Zaha for the visit of Norwich.Zaha was sent off in the 3-0 loss at Tottenham on Boxing Day and will serve a one-match ban.Palace will assess their Covid-hit squad, which was missing Vicente Guaita, Luka Milivojevic, Eberechi Eze, Christian Benteke, Michael Olise and Nathaniel Clyne at Spurs, alongside boss Patrick Vieira who was a confirmed positive case.N...Full Story »

Nathan Tella could return to the Southampton squad for the visit of Tottenham.The young striker will have completed his spell of isolation after a recent positive Covid-19 test.Defenders Jack Stephens and Lyanco are still out due to the virus.Tottenham have a doubt over Giovani Lo Celso for the trip to the south coast.The Argentinian picked up a calf injury in the warm down after Wednesday&rsquo...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Norwich 0-5 ArsenalTottenham 3-0 Crystal PalaceMan City 6-3 Leicester     28 goals were scored today in Boxing Day fixtures.     Manchester City has scored 17 goals in their last 3 games and conceded only 3 goals.     Did You Know? Cristiano Ronaldo has NEVER lost a SINGLE MATCH as a CAPTAIN in His Club Career. IMAGI...Full Story »

BLACKBURN players and fans were left fuming after their game at Hull was called off just two hours before kick-off due to Covid. The Tigers had suffered a coronavirus outbreak within their squad, meaning they did not have enough players to complete the Championship fixture. Some Rovers fans had already arrived at the ground while others (not pictured) ranted on Twitter And the hosts confirmed...Full Story »

Dundee FC were forced to name a vastly depleted squad for their Boxing Day clash with Aberdeen. Dave Mackay, Dundee's assistant manager, was named among the four substitutes that also included two goalkeepers and a teenager. Mackay hasn't played professional football for just over five years, since he hung up his boots at St Johnstone in 2016. However, due to an outbreak of Covid-19 in the Du...Full Story »

THE wife of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has reposted an apparent social media anti-vax message. Megan Davison, 25, who has a children’s studies degree, shared a photo from last week’s Freedom Rally in London, where police faced violence. Jordan Pickford's wife Megan Davison posted an anti-vax message on social media from last week’s Freedom Rally in London It shows a ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED will reportedly have to compete with Chelsea for midfield reinforcements in January. New boss Ralf Rangnick is said to be eyeing Wolves star Ruben Neves as he looks to strengthen in the middle of the park. Ruben Neves is under contract at Wolves until 2024 But Spanish outlet Fichajes reports Chelsea are also tracking the 24-year-old, who moved to Molineux in July 2017. Neve...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly set to hold talks over a potential transfer deal for Barcelona attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the coming days. The Gunners are seemingly stepping up their interest as Mikel Arteta is said to have given the green light for club chiefs to negotiate this signing, according to Todo Fichajes. Coutinho has struggled in his time at Barcelona, but previously shone a...Full Story »

Former Juventus coach Fabio Capello believes the squad has lost quality this season. Capello has also questioned the tactics of coach Max Allegri since his return. He said, "The team have decent values, certainly not the ones Juve are used to. Take Cuadrado and Alex Sandro. They used to give me the impression they push hard, now they don't change their pace anymore. Of course, Cuadrado alway...Full Story »

Real Madrid to offer Hazard to Chelsea in bid to sign James Real Madrid are set to offer Eden Hazard back to Chelsea as part of a deal for Reece James, claims El Nacional. The Spanish side hope to invest in a new right-back to offer cover for Dani Carvajal and Carlo Ancelotti has asked president Florentino Perez to make a move for James. Perez hopes to solve two problems in one go by bringing...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly among the transfer suitors for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as he approaches the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp. The Uruguay international has become more of a first-team regular with Barcelona in recent times, and it seems clear that the 22-year-old is a big talent who could have a very bright future in the game. According to Todo...Full Story »

Tottenham are poised to move early to try to trigger a move for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in the next week. The 25 year old Ivory Coast midfielder's San Siro contract runs out at the end of this season, and the midfielder has told Milan he will be leaving this summer. Kessie is eligible to talk to clubs and sign a pre-contract from January 1, and Spurs are first in the queue for a play...Full Story »

Arsenal's home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Dec. 28 has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases and injuries in the visitors' squad, the Premier League announced on Sunday. It marks the second match postponed for that Tuesday, with Leeds United's clash against Aston Villa at Elland Road also called off due to a COVID-19 outbreak. The two cancellations raises the number of postponed P...Full Story »

Graham Potter was delighted to change an unwelcome narrative after Brighton halted an 11-match winless run by beating Brentford 2-0 in the Premier League.Top-scorer Neal Maupay sealed an overdue three points for Albion with a stunning strike against his former club late in the first half following a fine 34th-minute opener from Leandro Trossard.Brentford improved in the second period but two sup...Full Story »

Neal Maupay struck a stunning goal against his former club as Brighton picked up a first Premier League win in 12 games by beating Brentford 2-0.Albion top-scorer Maupay – who cost £20million from the Bees in August 2019 – lashed an unstoppable effort into the top right corner just before half-time to light up a below-capacity Amex Stadium.Leandro Trossard set the Seagulls on c...Full Story »