Dean Smith has admitted there should be a “magic number” for the amount of Covid-19 cases a club needs for a Premier League fixture to be called off after his depleted Norwich side suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa.The Canaries were without Lukas Rupp, Pierre Lees-Melou, Christos Tzolis and Josh Sargent due to coronavirus concerns in addition to several other squad members...Full Story »

Hibernian are hopeful over the cup final prospects of Kevin Nisbet and Chris Cadden after both went off injured in a 1-0 victory over Dundee.The pair were substituted after treatment five days before their team play Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup.Caretaker manager David Gray said: “It is too soon to tell. I am hoping it is more fatigue than anything else. They have both put in a shift re...Full Story »

Solihull could not extend their winning run but registered a fourth successive clean sheet as they drew 0-0 with Eastleigh at the Silverlake Stadium.Neal Ardley’s Moors, looking to add to victories in each of their last three National League outings, went close to breaking the deadlock in the 78th minute when Joe Sbarra’s effort deflected just wide.Seven minutes later, it was Eastlei...Full Story »

Halifax moved into second place in the Vanarama National League with a 2-0 victory over struggling King’s Lynn.A fourth victory in five matches was secured courtesy of second-half goals from Matty Warburton and Jack Vale as the hosts moved level on points with leaders Chesterfield, who have a superior goal difference and a game in hand.Second-bottom King’s Lynn, who secured their fir...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne struck twice as Manchester City sent Pep Guardiola’s Premier League goal tally hurtling past 500 with a stunning 7-0 demolition of Leeds.Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Riyad Mahrez, John Stones and Nathan Ake also got on the scoresheet as the champions swatted aside the West Yorkshire outfit with embarrassing ease at the Etihad Stadium.In the process they registered their 500th...Full Story »

Dundee winger Paul McMullan’s spectacular own goal earned David Gray three points in what could be his last game as Hibernian caretaker manager.McMullan found the top corner with a diving header in the 34th minute at Easter Road.The 1-0 win made it four points from two cinch Premiership matches since Jack Ross was sacked and put Hibs two points off the top four as they close in on a replac...Full Story »

Aston Villa inflicted more misery on old boss Dean Smith after goals by Jacob Ramsey and Ollie Watkins consigned Norwich to a 2-0 defeat at Carrow Road.Sacked by the Midlands club in November, Smith was looking to get one over his former side and boost the Canaries’ survival hopes but the hosts suffered a third Premier League defeat in a row.Ramsey, who had been given his Villa debut by th...Full Story »

Ross County manager Malky Mackay will assess Connor Randall on the day of the match against Celtic to check if he has shaken off a sickness bug.The 26-year-old defender went off early in the 3-2 win over Dundee at the weekend after vomiting on the pitch.Alex Iacovitti is still sidelined with a hamstring injury.Celtic’s attacking options have diminished further ahead of their trip to Dingwa...Full Story »

Brighton are battling an injury and Covid-19 crisis ahead of the visit of Wolves.The Seagulls are without Lewis Dunk, Adam Webster, Jeremy Sarmiento, Danny Welbeck, Steven Alzate and Adam Lallana through injury and have three or four positive Covid cases.Defender Shane Duffy is also out through suspension.Raul Jimenez is suspended for Wolves.The striker was sent off for two quickfire yellow card...Full Story »

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will sit out Arsenal’s Premier League match against West Ham following internal club disciplinary action.Forward Aubameyang was dropped ahead of Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Southampton, reportedly over a late return from a trip abroad to visit his ill mother, and has since been stripped of the captaincy.Goalkeeper Bernd Leno continues to be assessed over a g...Full Story »

Crystal Palace will remain without vice-captain James McArthur for Wednesday’s visit of Southampton in the Premier League.The Scottish midfielder is still absent with a hamstring injury while full-back Nathan Ferguson is building up his fitness after close to two years since his last competitive appearance.Eagles boss Patrick Vieira will be boosted by the return of Joachim Andersen after a...Full Story »

Burnley could again be without Maxwel Cornet for Wednesday’s clash with fellow Premier League strugglers Watford.The 25-year-old limped off with a thigh problem during the Clarets’ loss to Newcastle and sat out Sunday’s draw with West Ham, while fellow forward Ashley Barnes remains sidelined with a similar injury.Connor Roberts is recovering from a severe non-coronavirus-r...Full Story »

FORMER Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi had a belt put around his neck during a violent robbery at his home in Portugal on Monday morning. Four men broke in and assaulted the centre-back in front his family before stealing money and watches in Aroeira, Almada. Nicolas Otamendi was the victim of a violent robbery in front of his family at his home in PortugalCredit: Getty The robbers plac...Full Story »

INTER MILAN boss Simone Inzaghi lost his footing and slipped down the club's icy stairs following his team's 4-0 thumping of Cagliari. But luckily for Inzaghi, a member of his coaching staff was on hand to help him to his feet instantly. Inzaghi was exiting the pitch following Inter's 4-0 win over CagliariCredit: Twitter But his trip down the stairs was expedited as he slipped on the iceCredi...Full Story »

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WAYNE Rooney's £150,000 Land Rover was daubed with giant penises and the word "w****r" after he parked it in a busy Christmas market. The former Manchester United ace, 36, abandoned his Overfinch Defender in a town centre — ignoring signs telling drivers not to leave vehicles on the road. Furious locals retaliated by daubing the Land Rover in obscenities The street had been reserve...Full Story »

Sergio Aguero's heart problem came as a bit of a scare to Barcelona and the wider football world when he had to be taken off against Alaves on October 30. It was originally said that the 33-year-old striker would spend at least three months on the sidelines and now, having spent a month out since, his future in football is now in doubt. "There is a ceremony on Wednesday wherein Aguero will a...Full Story »

Thierry Henry has slammed PSG over the Kylian Mbappe contract saga. The 22-year-old will be a free agent next summer, with Real Madrid strongly linked with his signature. And Henry thinks PSG should have moved earlier to convince Mbappe to stay at Parc de Princes. Speaking to Amazon, as reported by RMC Sport, Henry said: "It should have been settled two years ago. "I think that if two year...Full Story »

The 24-year-old midfielder may be reluctant to join Bayern Munich or Manchester United because of bad weather, his father suggested Europe's top five teams have called to enquire about signing Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but the midfielder's father says a move is unlikely. The Netherlands international has faced criticism this season for his performances with the Camp Nou side as they co...Full Story »

Edinson Cavani's future could well be away from Europe as soon as January, with Corinthians one of a number of clubs interested in his signature, with Juventus and Barcelona known to be two others. Cavani's contract with Manchester United expires in June of 2022, and he has found first-team football opportunities limited this season as a result of Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival and his own inter...Full Story »