Ismaila Sarr’s wonder goal was described as “a moment of genius” by Watford head coach Rob Edwards as they drew 1-1 at West Brom.Sarr was Watford’s hero and villain – scoring a goal reminiscent of David Beckham’s memorable strike at Wimbledon in 1996 before missing a penalty.The 24-year-old striker gave Edwards’ side a 12th-minute lead with a spectacular...Full Story »

Luton duo Reece Burke and Luke Berry will be pushing for starts as Newport visit Kenilworth Road in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Burke and Berry came off the bench in Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw at Burnley as they returned from injury.Manager Nathan Jones is likely to make changes with Alfie Doughty potentially being available.Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu (knee) is still out as ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without the suspended Tom Flanagan for the Carabao Cup clash with Carlisle on Tuesday.The defender was sent off against Accrington on Saturday after being shown two yellow cards in a matter of seconds.Daniel Udoh returned from an ankle injury as a second-half substitute and could potentially be in contention to start but Aiden O’Brien missed out with a hip problem and is...Full Story »

Southampton loanee Caleb Watts could be handed a full debut by Morecambe manager Derek Adams for their Carabao Cup clash with Stoke on Tuesday.The 20-year-old was used off the bench during last weekend’s defeat at Peterborough and will be pushing to start.Adams has a small squad to work with and will not make wholesale changes with forward Courtney Duffus (knee) out for the rest of the sea...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks with Messi to JOIN next summer on a two-year deal Talks are reportedly underway between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract. According to CCMA, Barcelona are in talks with Lionel Messi to return to the club next summer, with the club considering offering him a two-year contract. The CCMA said Barcelona and Laporta wanted Messi to finish his career at the clu...Full Story »

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has approved the club's purchase of Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby, according to football.london. Mikel Arteta wants to sign more players before the transfer window closes, with a midfielder and a winger already on the agenda. The report says the Gunners have expressed interest in Moussa Diaby, with Bayer Leverkusen valuing the 23-year-old at around £60m. ...Full Story »

West Ham United finished seventh last season but slipped down after a strong start to the season. After a 0-0 stalemate with Lens last week, they need to take their strength up a notch in this game. Manchester City led Liverpool by a point last season and clinched the Premier League title, but lost in the Community Shield last week. The Hammers took 3 draws and 1 loss in the last four pre-se...Full Story »

The Red Devils will face the biggest dark horse Brighton & Hove Albion in the opening game at Old Trafford. Can new manager Erik ten Hag make a good start in the Premier League? Brighton was the biggest "dark horse" in the Premier League last season, ranking 9th with 51 points. Under the management of Graham Potter, Brighton got 15 draws in 38 games, tied with Southampton for the top draw...Full Story »

EVERTON boss Frank Lampard wants Rennes hitman Serhou Guirassy to give his side more attacking muscle. Lampard has tracked the powerful forward, 26, since he starred against his Chelsea team in the Champions League two years ago. Everton are lining up a move for Rennes striker Serhou Guirassy Guirassy is available for around £15million and that may work for Everton. The Toffees want to ...Full Story »

RB Leipzig director and the main figure of Red Bull Group Oliver Mintzlaff will meet today with the agent of RB Salzburg’s Benjamin Sesko’s, Elvis Basanovic, to discuss a potential move. That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the Red Bull group want to keep the striker by promoting him to the organisation’s main team in Germany. Manchester United and C...Full Story »

Man Utd are considering a move for Fabian Ruiz from Napoli Manchester United are now considering Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz as a 'serious alternative' to Frenkie de Jong as the Red Devils finally begin to assess possible back-up options to the Dutchman. Erik ten Hag and the Old Trafford hierarchy have been stubborn in their approach, insisting that until a deal is totally dead in the water, ...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard bemoaned “glaringly obvious” failings after Aston Villa suffered a limp 2-0 loss in their Premier League opener at newly-promoted Bournemouth.Villa struggled to respond to falling behind to Jefferson Lerma’s second-minute goal at the Vitality Stadium and rarely threatened an equaliser before Kieffer Moore’s late header sealed victory for the Cherries.Gerrar...Full Story »

Former Newport manager Michael Flynn alleged that home fans threw stones at him and insulted his wife as his Walsall team claimed a 1-0 win at Rodney Parade.A Mickey Demetriou own goal midway through the second half was enough to give the Saddlers all three points and maintain their 100 per cent start to the season.But Flynn’s return to south Wales, where he was in charge for four-and-a-ha...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt refused to get carried away after two-goal Kyle Dempsey inspired Bolton to an impressive 3-0 win over last season’s Sky Bet League One play-off finalists Wycombe.Dempsey struck a brace for the first time in eight years – his goals sandwiching Aaron Morley’s 41st minute effort.“It was a good performance and three points, but that’s all it is,&rd...Full Story »

Reading manager Paul Ince praised son Tom for his “wonder goal” in the 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Cardiff at the SCL Stadium.The Bluebirds had gone in front after just four minutes when Callum O’Dowda nodded home a free-kick from Ryan Wintle.Shane Long levelled from the penalty spot shortly before the half-hour with his first goal for the club in 11 years.The 35-year...Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe admitted there was some frustration about the inability to convert chances after a 0-0 draw against Hull.Tottenham loanee Troy Parrott was the bright spark for Preston in a stop-start opening in Lancashire, his cushioned pass almost steered home by strike partner Emil Riis Jakobsen, before his dangerous whipped cross was superbly cleared away by the Hull back line.Driven o...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning was left frustrated by penalties given and not given as his side lost 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday to suffer a second straight defeat.You would not blame Manning for being sick of the sight of Owls goalkeeper David Stockdale, who made several fine saves to follow up his heroics for Wycombe against the Dons in last season’s Sky Bet League One play-off semi-finals....Full Story »

Josh  Brownhill rescued a point for Burnley as they drew 1-1 against a battling Luton side at Turf Moor.The Hatters took an early lead through Dan Potts and then hung on resolutely against a Clarets side that misfired for most of the afternoon.Burnley had Brownhill to thank though as he scored early in the second half on an afternoon of frustration for the home side.The Clarets have had a b...Full Story »

Sheffield United cruised past Millwall to pick up their first points of the new season with a convincing 2-0 win at Bramall Lane.First-half goals from Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge sealed victory for Paul Heckingbottom’s men, who could have a third goal before the break only for Oliver Norwood to see his penalty saved.The result sees the Blades bounce back from their opening-day...Full Story »

Norwich manager Dean Smith felt referee Matthew Donohue missed a clear penalty and red card towards the end of his side’s frustrating 1-1 Sky Bet Championship draw with Wigan at Carrow Road.Max Aarons was taken out by a strong challenge from Tom Naylor as he went looking for his second goal of the game, having got the hosts back on level terms on the hour mark.Naylor got the ball but Smith...Full Story »