Ralf Rangnick says wasteful Manchester United only have themselves to blame after making an embarrassing early FA Cup exit at home to Middlesbrough.A year on from steering Sheffield United to a shock Old Trafford win, Chris Wilder led Championship side Boro to an even more surprising victory as the competition’s fourth round got off to a stunning start.Jadon Sancho put United into a deserv...Full Story »

Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom was pleased with his side’s desire to come from behind and win 2-1 against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Despite falling behind through Lyle Taylor, the Blades did enough to win the game courtesy of goals from Billy Sharp and Jayden Bogle, with the winner coming in controversial circumstances.The victory means United are only three points behind t...Full Story »

Middlesbrough celebrated a famous penalty shoot-out victory at Old Trafford after Anthony Elanga’s miss saw Manchester United make an embarrassing early exit from the FA Cup.The fourth round got off to a stunning start on Friday night as the Premier League giants arguably saw their last realistic hope of silverware this season extinguished by Chris Wilder’s Championship outfit.Jadon ...Full Story »

Sheffield United boosted their play-off hopes as they came from behind to beat Birmingham 2-1 at St Andrew’s in another game that attracted protests by Blues fans.Lyle Taylor’s second goal since joining on loan from Nottingham Forest opened the scoring in the second half before the Blades turned the game around thanks to goals from Billy Sharp and Jayden Bogle.Home supporters voiced ...Full Story »

Jack Hamilton fired 10-man Arbroath four points clear in the cinch Championship after hitting the only goal in a 1-0 win against second-placed Kilmarnock.The part-timers continued their surprise title charge when on-loan Livingston striker Hamilton dispossessed Dylan Tait and drilled a shot from 22 yards which squirmed through Killie goalkeeper Zach Hemming’s hands.Chances were at a premiu...Full Story »

St Johnstone will be without Chris Kane against Dundee United and “for the foreseeable future” through injury, according to manager Callum Davidson.Cammy MacPherson is back in the Saints squad after Covid issues but Canada international Theo Bair is still awaiting paperwork before making his debut.Nadir Ciftci (hamstring) is a week away from a return while Michael O’Halloran is...Full Story »

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey could make his Rangers debut against Hearts on Sunday following his deadline-day loan move from Juventus.Striker Alfredo Morelos is also available after returning from international duty with Colombia.Ianis Hagi and Filip Helander (both knee) and Nnamdi Ofoborh (heart issue) are still sidelined.Hearts defender John Souttar, who recently agreed a pre-contract with Ra...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s FA Cup fourth-round clash with Plymouth due to continued hamstring trouble.The England wing-back will also miss Chelsea’s Club World Cup push next week in Abu Dhabi.Ruben Loftus-Cheek will also miss out with a minor knock.Chelsea could include several academy youngsters who have trained with the first team this week.Midfielder Adam Randell is expected ...Full Story »

Dundee could have Jordan Marshall back from injury for the visit of Ross County, with the left-back definitely expected to make the midweek game against Hearts if not.Lee Ashcroft is back running following a hamstring injury while Cillian Sheridan (Achilles) remains a long-term absentee.Dundee have been awaiting a decision from FIFA over whether a loan deal for Bournemouth defender Zeno Ibsen-Ro...Full Story »

Livingston striker Joel Nouble is suspended for the visit of Aberdeen following his midweek red card.Midfielder Craig Sibbald is back in training and building up his fitness, but Saturday may be too soon for him.Jackson Longridge is back in the squad after a cut eyebrow, while Russian goalkeeper Ivan Konovalov is due to arrive at the club next week.Connor Barron remains out for Aberdeen through ...Full Story »

Motherwell midfielder Liam Shaw drops out of the squad to face parent club Celtic under loan rules but is fit after a migraine affected his vision against St Mirren.Barry Maguire is pushing to be involved after missing the Paisley trip with a knee injury while Graham Alexander expects his players to brush off other knocks.Mark O’Hara and Ricki Lamie have both been on the sidelines in 2022....Full Story »

Romain Saiss will be rested by Wolves boss Bruno Lage after returning from the Africa Cup of Nations.The defender is back following Morocco’s exit but will not feature against Norwich.Raul Jimenez is available having returned from international duty with Mexico and shrugged off a calf problem but Pedro Neto (knee), Jonny (knee), Yerson Mosquera (hamstring) and Hwang Hee-Chan (hamstring) ar...Full Story »

Hibernian goalkeeper Matt Macey hopes to have recovered from a dead leg in time for the visit of St Mirren, but he faces a fight to get back into the side after debutant Kevin Dabrowski impressed in his absence against Hearts.Joe Newell, Josh Doig and Paul McGinn are all slight doubts, while Paul Hanlon is likely to remain sidelined along with long-term injury victim Kyle Magennis.Young attacker...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will be without top scorer Lewis Grabban when they host midlands rivals Leicester in the FA Cup.The 13-goal striker is facing a significant spell on the sidelines after damaging his ankle in the league defeat at Cardiff last weekend.That could pave the way for deadline-day signing Sam Surridge to make his debut for the Reds, while fellow January arrival Keinan Davis will hope t...Full Story »

Manchester City will be without forward Gabriel Jesus for Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Fulham.The Brazil striker suffered a knock while on international duty and will sit out the clash at the Etihad Stadium.Youngster Cole Palmer remains on the sidelines with the injury sustained in the last round at Swindon.Manager Pep Guardiola otherwise has a fully-fit squad with winger Riy...Full Story »

Charlton boss Johnnie Jackson has no new injury concerns heading into the weekend’s south London derby against Wimbledon.The Addicks will continue to be without midfielder Jake Forster-Caskey (ACL) and striker Jayden Stockley (hip) who are still nursing longer-term injuries.Juan Castillo, Scott Fraser and Nile John could all make their league debuts for Charlton.The hosts will be looking t...Full Story »

Leyton Orient will be without Paul Smyth for their League Two clash against Colchester.The striker suffered a collapsed lung in last weekend’s defeat at Mansfield and faces a sustained spell on the sidelines.George Ray will be hopeful of making his debut following his loan move from Exeter.Manager Kenny Jackett has no other fresh injury concerns for Saturday’s clash.Colchester boss W...Full Story »

Nicky Cadden is facing a race against time to be fit for Forest Green’s League Two clash against Newport.The winger was absent from his side’s midweek draw at Port Vale with a toe injury.Ebou Adams will be pushing to make his first start since returning from international duty with Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations.Manager Rob Edwards has no other fresh injury concerns.Newport boss...Full Story »

Morecambe will be without goalkeeper Trevor Carson for the visit of Bolton in the Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Carson sustained a concussion during the Shrimps’ 2-0 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday and remains sidelined.Defender Greg Leigh is also touch and go but could be included in the squad.Leigh has not trained since returning from international duty with Jamaica, where he p...Full Story »

New Tottenham signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur will be involved against Brighton in the FA Cup fourth round.The duo arrived from Juventus on transfer deadline day and will be in the squad, but Dele Alli, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele and Bryan Gil have all left the club.Son Heung-min is fit after a muscle problem while Cristian Romero is fit again following a hamstring injury ...Full Story »