Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo has told manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not to bench him. Ronaldo delivered the message to Manchester United boss Ole after being on the bench for the 1-1 draw with Everton a fortnight ago. A United source told The Sun: “Ronaldo was extremely disappointed for being benched. "Ole presumed that he was tired after the Villarreal game, so he decided t...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp thinks Newcastle’s £305million Saudi-led takeover is like “the Super League for one club.” Klopp has been left confused over how the takeover, which was completed last week, was able to go ahead. The Premier League approved the takeover after receiving “legally binding assurances” that the Saudi state would not control the club. T...Full Story »

Patrice Evra has admitted that he is bored of watching Lionel Messi win the Ballon d'Or, with the current Paris Saint-Germain star having done so six times in his illustrious career. The race for this year's Ballon d'Or seems more open than it has been for a long time, and Evra even named Chelsea duo N'Golo Kante and Jorginho as being more deserved winners than Messi. "In my opinion this Bal...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA has told Raheem Sterling that no Manchester City player is guaranteed minutes on the pitch. And he urged the forward to do his talking on the pitch when he gets the opportunity to play. Guardiola refused to give Sterling any assurances that he'd get more time on the pitch Sterling spoke out about his future this week – saying he will not commit to a new contract at the Eti...Full Story »

Eintracht Frankfurt don't expect Newcastle move for Kostic Eintracht Frankfurt are not expecting Newcastle to move for their star winger Filip Kostic, according to SPORT1. Kostic has been linked with the Magpies, who are newly flush with cash after a Saudi-backed takeover. But the 28-year-old has reintegrated well with Eintracht after nearly leaving in the summer for Lazio. Fiorentina eye Be...Full Story »

Liverpool have been linked with a surprise swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. Kroos is one of the finest midfielders of his generation. The bond he formed with Luka Modric in the middle of the park for Real Madrid will be spoken of for years to come, with the sheer amount of success they achieved on the European stage testament to their star quality. The German’s career is be...Full Story »

Newcastle United have discovered Jose Mourinho’s stance on leaving Roma to replace Steve Bruce at St James’ Park. Bruce’s position at the Magpies appears to be in a perilous state following Sunday’s visit of Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle were recently taken over by the mega-rich Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia and look set to go on a major recruitment drive. That ...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he wants Jesse Lingard to extend his contract. Lingard will be a free agent in the summer if fresh terms cannot be agreed. Sources have told ESPN that Barcelona and AC Milan are among a host of clubs who have already registered their interest. The 28-year-old spent a successful spell on loan at West Ham last season but Solskjaer said he s...Full Story »

West Brom boss Valerien Ismael believes Karlan Grant is finally showing why the club splashed out £15million on him. The striker’s second-half drive earned a 1-0 win over Birmingham and sent Albion back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship on Friday. He marked the one-year anniversary of his move to The Hawthorns with his fourth goal in four games. Grant scored just once after ...Full Story »

Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink felt his side should have won more convincingly than the 3-2 victory over Morecambe at the Pirelli Stadium. The Shrimps got off to a fast start when Liam Gibson gave them a third-minute lead but Burton rallied and goals from Tom O’Connor and Conor Shaughnessy turned the game around. O’Connor’s second of the night gave the Brewers some bre...Full Story »

Leaders Kelty Hearts maintained their unbeaten start to the season after coming from behind to win 3-2 at Edinburgh City in cinch Scottish League Two.The league new boys fell behind to a cool 16th-minute finish from Edinburgh’s Ouzy See but were in front at the break through Nathan Austin and a brilliant Michael Tidser free-kick.Austin grabbed Kelty’s third to increase their lead sho...Full Story »

Karlan Grant fired West Brom back to the top of the Sky Bet Championship in a scrappy derby victory over Birmingham.The striker’s fourth goal in four games earned a 1-0 win and lifted the Baggies above Bournemouth ahead of the Cherries’ trip to Bristol City on Saturday.It looked for long spells like Albion, now top on goal difference, would be left frustrated after a forgettable perf...Full Story »

Zak Rudden and Brian Graham both scored twice as Partick Thistle demolished Hamilton 6-1 in the cinch Championship.Rudden opened the scoring for the visitors to New Douglas Park from a corner after just seven minutes.Graham added a second with 52 minutes gone before Rudden secured his double moments later.Scott Tiffoney made it four following a neat one-two with Graham shortly after the hour mar...Full Story »

Two goals from Thomas O’Connor and one from Conor Shaughnessy saw Burton to a 3-2 win over Morecambe in a pulsating game at the Pirelli Stadium.In a breathless opening to the game Morecambe went ahead when Liam Gibson fired into the roof of the net from a loose ball in the Albion penalty area after three minutes.The Burton response was almost immediate, midfielder O’Connor credited w...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson is set to be without Ali Crawford against Livingston after the midfielder picked up a groin injury against Dundee before the international break.Liam Gordon is likely to be the only other absentee, although the defender is back training and could return next weekend after being sidelined since August.Murray Davidson, Cammy MacPherson and Craig Bryson all rece...Full Story »

Ross County boss Malky Mackay has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the cinch Premiership meeting with St Mirren.Connor Randall (ankle) and Jake Vokins (foot) have stepped up their rehab work.Both full-backs have been taking part in warm-up sessions and are close to joining full training.St Mirren are close to a full squad with defender Charles Dunne returning from a hamstring problem.Greg Kilti...Full Story »

Paul Smyth can return for Leyton Orient’s League Two clash against Walsall.The Northern Ireland forward is available again after international duty.Tom James will also be available in another boost to Kenny Jackett.The Welsh defender can return after suspension.Walsall forward Conor Wilkinson should be fit enough to start in his first return to his former club.Wilkinson made his first appe...Full Story »

Hibernian head coach Jack Ross will check on some knocks ahead of the visit of Dundee United.Kyle Magennis remains a doubt while Martin Boyle will be assessed after his exertions with Australia during the international window.Ryan Porteous is suspended following his Ibrox red card while Christian Doidge (Achilles), Melker Hallberg (knee) and Sean Mackie (foot) are all expected to remain on the s...Full Story »

Motherwell have Sondre Solholm Johansen back from injury for the visit of Celtic.The Norwegian defender has been absent for three matches but trained all week.Midfielder Robbie Crawford has been ruled out for four to six weeks with ankle ligament damage.Celtic welcome back Mikey Johnston from injury for the cinch Premiership clash while their international players returned without injury.Josip J...Full Story »

Dundee manager James McPake will make a late decision on whether to restore Leigh Griffiths and Charlie Adam to the fold after the key duo stepped up their comeback bids over the international break.Griffiths missed the defeat at St Johnstone due to the ankle injury that forced him off early in the previous match against Rangers, while Adam has been out since the end of August with a groin probl...Full Story »