Blackburn, reeling from the club’s heaviest ever home defeat, face more defensive disruption for the visit of Sheffield United on Saturday with Jan Paul Van Hecke set for a three-game ban following his dismissal in the 7-0 defeat by Fulham on Wednesday night.Blackburn were already without Daniel Ayala and Harry Pickering because of calf problems and the pair are likely to sit out the visit...Full Story »

Morecambe striker Arthur Gnahoua is unlikely to be risked for the FA Cup tie at home to Newport as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.The 29-year-old has missed the last two matches and is not expected to return until next week.Goalkeeper Andre Da Silva Mendes (wrist) is also expected back after the weekend but midfielder Shane McLoughlin is slightly further behind in his recovery from...Full Story »

Leyton Orient assistant Joe Gallen has insisted they will go as strong as they can for the visit of Ebbsfleet in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.The O’s take a break from Sky Bet League Two action following a 5-0 thrashing over Hartlepool – where Aaron Drinan scored a hat-trick – to face opposition from two divisions below.While boss Kenny Jackett could view the competi...Full Story »

Southampton forward Armando Broja is back in contention for the home game with Aston Villa after missing two matches with an ankle problem.Midfielder Moussa Djenepo, who missed the weekend win over Watford, also returns to the squad.Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has a full squad to select from apart from defender Jack Stephens, who has been out since mid-September with a knee injury.Ezri Konsa is sus...Full Story »

Sudbury have no fresh injury concerns ahead of their FA Cup meeting with Colchester.The Yellows will be without goalkeeper Alfie Stronge, who is cup-tied, and Romario Dunne.Dunne is out with a knee injury and is currently awaiting a scan.Sudbury are fourth in the Isthmian League North and this is their first game in the first round of the FA Cup since the 2000-01 season.Samson Tovide and Junior ...Full Story »

Harrogate will make a late check on Luke Armstrong ahead of their FA Cup first-round clash with Wrexham.The forward, who has scored eight goals for Town in League Two so far this season, sustained a shoulder injury against Bristol Rovers last weekend.Defender Rory McArdle is still out of action after undergoing groin surgery.Manager Simon Weaver could also opt to rotate his side for the cup fixt...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest have Max Lowe back available for Saturday’s Championship clash with Preston at the City Ground.On-loan defender Lowe was ineligible for the 1-1 draw with his parent club Sheffield United on Tuesday.Loic Mbe Soh has been closing in on a return from a thigh injury.While Forest, 17th in the table, have lost only once in eight outings since appointing Steve Cooper as boss, Tu...Full Story »

Wanda Nara has separated from husband Mauro Icardi after quite the saga, reports say. In recent weeks, Wanda accused the Paris Saint-Germain striker of cheating on her with Argentine model and actor China Suarez. She started throwing shade aplenty on Instagram, before Icardi tried to get her back with a series of soppy posts and pictures. It appeared to do the trick at first and the married...Full Story »

In the background of the photo, posted on Instagram this week, sit the football legend's four children - born into the life of luxury that their two new siblings are also destined to enjoy. Georgina Rodriguez is all smiles at the hospital scan Ronaldo with Cristiano Jr, Eva and Mateo and a picture of dad Jose Credit: Instagram @cristiano They’ll be raised in the couple’s mansions,...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Liverpool win the 'Group of Death' with two games to spare     Two assists for Trent Alexander-Arnold in 20 minutes     Spotted at a kids' football match     Liverpool top of B (Group of GGEZ?)     ‏Antonio Conte to Tottenham     Karim Benzema & Vinicius Junior are PHENOMENAL This Seaso...Full Story »

On Tuesday night, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was once again indebted to Cristiano Ronaldo. Cavani, Matic and Pogba posed for photos aboard their luxury private jet en route to Bergamo Credit: Getty The Portuguese legend, 36, scored twice for United - including an added-time equaliser - during the 2-2 draw with Atalanta. The Red Devils were largely played off the park and were once again bailed ou...Full Story »

Manchester United have this evening confirmed that Raphael Varane is expected to be sidelined for around a month with a hamstring injury. Varane, who missed three matches before returning and starring in the victory against Spurs, had to be replaced in the first-half of the Champions League tie against Atalanta on Tuesday night. The centre-back couldn’t continue after he went down in t...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland will likely be out until at least Christmas with a hip injury, his father Alf-Inge has confirmed. The 21-year-old has not played since October 19, and Dortmund will now be forced to do without their top striker for several more weeks. Haaland, who has 13 goals in 10 games this season, appears likely to be sidelined until the new year What was said?"He's...Full Story »

Suarez looked to have pulled one back against his old side during Atletico's 2-0 Champions League defeat, but it was ruled out for an offside in the build-up. Luis Suarez was booed by Liverpool fans as he was subbed at Anfield Credit: AP Rodrigo De Paul launched a long free-kick into Liverpool's box with the home side 2-0 up just before the hour mark. Jose María Giménez rose above...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho has hit out at Tottenham’s decision to sack Nuno Espirito Santo and replace the Portuguese manager with Antonio Conte. Nuno was sacked by Spurs on Monday morning after being in charge for just 17 games since being appointed to succeed Mourinho in the summer. The end of Nuno’s time as Tottenham boss was sealed with a deflating 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last Satur...Full Story »

Zinedine Zidane was reportedly Newcastle's primary choice to replace Steve Bruce. Newcastle United made Zinedine Zidane their prime target to replace Steve Bruce as manager but he turned them down, according to reports. After giving Bruce the chop last month, the Magpies' new owners are closing in on their chosen successor, but it won't be Zidane. The French football icon has been out of work ...Full Story »

The 41-year-old appeared to bid farewell to his current players after Wednesday's league match. Al-Sadd boss Xavi has urged his current club to allow him to leave and take over as Barcelona manager. Barcelona executives were in Doha on Wednesday to meet with Al-Sadd officials over Xavi, who has been identified as Barca's top choice to take over after Ronald Koeman was sacked. WhileAl-Sadd r...Full Story »

Wolves eye two big movesWolves are set to pursue Renato Sanches this January while also pushing to sign Hwang Hee-chan on a permanent basis, reports Birmingham Live. Sanches was a target of the club this summer, and they look set to resume their pursuit once the window opens. Hwang, meanwhile, is currently on loan with Wolves, but the club is ready to make that loan permanent when they can. ...Full Story »

Barnsley caretaker boss Joseph Laumann praised the unity of his team after they battled to a 2-1 win over Derby.The Tykes, in their first game since Markus Schopp was sacked as head coach, came from behind to beat their Championship relegation rivals and end their miserable run of seven straight defeats.The away side broke the deadlock through Sam Baldock but Victor Adeboyejo equalised before ha...Full Story »

West Brom head coach Valerien Ismael accused opponents Hull of being ‘fake’ after a dominant 1-0 win at The Hawthorns.Karlan Grant’s 69th-minute strike was ultimately all that separated the teams but Ismael felt Hull set out to spoil the game.“It was a difficult game, as we expected,” he said. “But the opponent came here to waste time, with so many fake injuri...Full Story »