City and Barca eye Sterling-De Jong swap Manchester City and Barcelona are considering a swap deal that could see Raheem Sterling and Frenkie de Jong swap places, reports El Nacional. De Jong hasn't hit the heights expected at Barca while Sterling is looking for a move away from City to ensure more playing time. City could send Sterling and €20 million (£17m/$23m) to Barca in excha...Full Story »

The Watford manager was disappointed with the way the Gunners scored the winning goal in Sunday's Premier League clash Claudio Ranieri says he told Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta that his side have "no respect" after his Watford team suffered a 1-0 defeat on Sunday. Arsenal secured the three points in the Premier League clash through a second-half goal from Emile Smith Rowe. But Ranieri felt ...Full Story »

Arsene Wenger has opened up about his rivalry with Sir Alex Ferguson during the height of competition between Arsenal and Manchester United. The two managers were frequently trading barbs during the 17 years they spent as opponents in the Premier League and a new documentary sheds further light on the nature of their relationship. Ferguson’s United were the dominant force in English footb...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has accused referee Craig Pawson of "making it easy for himself' by "hiding" behind VAR as Liverpool were beaten 3-2 by West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday. Liverpool fell behind after just four minutes as goalkeeper Alisson diverted a Pablo Fornals corner into his own net under pressure from Hammers defender Angelo Ogbonna, a challenge which survived a lengthy VAR check after...Full Story »

St Albans boss Ian Allinson felt his “outstanding” side took advantage of their luck as they progressed to the second round of the FA Cup for the first time in 25 years.St Albans shocked League Two leaders Forest Green with a 3-2 victory at Clarence Park.Matt Stevens put Rovers ahead after 17 minutes but quick goals from Mitchell Weiss and Zane Banton turned things around for the hos...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp felt Liverpool were on the wrong end of two key decisions as they slipped to a 3-2 defeat at West Ham and missed out on a slice of history.Liverpool arrived at the London Stadium knowing that if they avoided defeat they would extend their unbeaten run to 26 matches, beating the club’s all-time record set by Bob Paisley’s team in 1982.They looked on course to do just that...Full Story »

St Albans pulled off a shock to dump League Two leaders Forest Green out of the FA Cup with a 3-2 victory at Clarence Park.Matt Stevens put Rovers ahead but quick goals from Mitchell Weiss and Zane Banton turned things around for the hosts, who play in the sixth-tier National League South.Jack Aitchison levelled on the stroke of half-time but a second-half strike from Shaun Jeffers secured St Al...Full Story »

Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill admitted he was a relieved man after his players overcame a nightmare start to win their FA Cup first-round clash at non-league Stratford  5-1.Will Grocott gave Stratford an early lead before Shrewsbury responded and Ryan Bowman levelled.Bowman grabbed a second to put Salop ahead before they eased into the hat with further goals from Luke Leahy, Elliott Be...Full Story »

West Ham leapfrogged Liverpool into third and denied Jurgen Klopp’s side a piece of club history with a stunning 3-2 victory.Liverpool arrived at the London Stadium knowing that if they avoided defeat they would extend their unbeaten run to 26 matches, beating the club’s all-time record set by Bob Paisley’s team in 1982.They looked on course to do just that following a wonderfu...Full Story »

New Stockport boss Dave Challinor wants his players to put the same “massive effort” they showed in their 2-2 FA Cup draw at Bolton into the fight for promotion from the National League.Challinor, in his first game in charge following his departure from Hartlepool, saw his side come from behind to earn a first-round replay at League One Bolton.“It’s a good start,” s...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard hailed Ryan Kent’s “world class” goal after the attacker inspired Rangers to a 4-2 win over Ross County in his first start since September.After recovering from a hamstring injury, Kent had come on as a second-half substitute against Brondby on Thursday night and helped the Gers to a 1-1 Europa League draw in Denmark.Gerrard pitched him in from the start against ...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa saluted Adam Forshaw after the Leeds midfielder made his first Premier League start for the club in the 1-1 home draw against Leicester.Forshaw, 30, sidelined for almost two seasons until August due to a chronic hip problem, produced a near-flawless display as Leeds rediscovered the high-octane form that propelled them to a ninth-placed finish last season.Raphinha’s 26th-min...Full Story »

Notts County boss Ian Burchnall is relishing another opportunity to take on opponents from a higher division after his National League side drew 1-1 at Rochdale to earn an FA Cup replay.The Magpies overturned a one-goal deficit at the break with a strong second-half showing and had chances to snatch the win against their League Two hosts.Corey O’Keeffe had fired Dale into the box seat with...Full Story »

National League Stockport marked Dave Challinor’s first game as manager by coming from behind to earn a 2-2 FA Cup first-round draw at League One Bolton.Roared on by 5,000 fans, the Hatters secured a replay at Edgeley Park courtesy of a Ben Whitfield goal in added time at the end of an eventful first half.Whitfield’s third goal in four games rounded off an entertaining opening half t...Full Story »

Boss Joey Barton felt his League Two Bristol Rovers deserved their 2-2 draw at Oxford after Antony Evans’ 87th-minute penalty earned a replay.Taylor converted after late substitute Jamie Hanson fouled Aaron Collins.Matty Taylor had put the U’s in front in the 11th minute but Sam Finley levelled in first-half stoppage time.Marcus McGuane restored Oxford’s lead but the home side,...Full Story »

Rangers survived an early scare to brush aside bottom side Ross County 4-2  and go four points clear at the top of the cinch Premiership.Celtic’s 4-2 win over Dundee at Dens Park earlier in the day put some pressure on the Ibrox men who found themselves a goal down to a Joseph Hungbo goal after only five minutes.It was the fifth game in a row that Steven Gerrard’s side had lost ...Full Story »

National League side Notts County earned a richly-deserved replay after coming back from a goal down to draw 1-1 at League Two Rochdale.Dale were the better side in the opening 45 minutes of this FA Cup first-round tie, with Abraham Odoh narrowly wide with a well-struck side-footed effort while Corey O’Keeffe met Aaron Morley’s deep corner with a volleyed attempt into the side-nettin...Full Story »

Shrewsbury came from behind at non-league Stratford to book their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-1 win.The Bards made the perfect start, taking the lead against their League One visitors after just five minutes. A well-worked free-kick was played inside by skipper Will Grocott who collected the return ball from Ash Sammons before placing it beneath keeper Harry Burgoyne.It took...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta defended his Arsenal players after Watford boss Claudio Ranieri accused them of a lack of respect in the build-up to Emile Smith Rowe’s winning goal.Smith Rowe struck in the second half to secure a 1-0 victory over the 10-man Hornets, who had Juraj Kucka sent off late on.The result leaves Arsenal fifth in the Premier League heading into the international break, with the result...Full Story »

New Tottenham manager Antonio Conte declared himself happy with their goalless draw at Everton despite a frustrating afternoon at Goodison Park.The home side had the better of the game, but Giovani Lo Celso perhaps came closest to scoring with a shot against a post two minutes from time.However, although Spurs extended their Premier League run without an effort on target to three hours and 47 mi...Full Story »