Deflated Mansfield manager Nigel Clough says his side must start to defend better after their 4-1 defeat at Lincoln.Two goalkeeping blunders and some poor defending played a key part in their defeat, with keeper Christy Pym at fault for City’s first two goals.The Stags keeper was was beaten by Adam Jackson coming for a cross after 29 minutes and Lincoln doubled their lead when Pym made a m...Full Story »

Gillingham remain top of League Two despite a stalemate at Fleetwood.Although the hosts dominated much of the possession, chances were few and far between, the first being a Mackenzie Hunt left-footed volley which was no trouble for Jake Turner in the Gillingham goal.Tommy Lonergan should have put Fleetwood ahead on 21 minutes, but his free header from six yards out was glanced just wide. The fo...Full Story »

Imperious Erling Haaland struck a hat-trick in Manchester City’s 4-1 comeback win against promoted Ipswich as fan favourite Ilkay Gundogan enjoyed a victorious return.Few expected anything other than a comprehensive win for Pep Guardiola’s Premier League juggernauts, but Sammie Szmodics sent the away fans wild on their first ever trip to the Etihad Stadium.But Ipswich’s first t...Full Story »

Huddersfield continued their winning start with a 1-0 home victory over winless Shrewsbury thanks to Callum Marshall’s first-half strike.The Northern Ireland international put the Terriers ahead midway through the first half, coolly finishing after correctly gambling that Aaron Pierre would not quite be able to get a clean header onto Brodie Spencer’s cross from deep.Shrewsbury almos...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy was happy to see an improved defensive display from Swindon as they claimed a point from a 0-0 draw with Crewe at the Mornflake Stadium.The Robins were beaten 4-0 by Walsall last week – while Crewe themselves conceded five to Chesterfield – but the doors were firmly shut at the back for the lunchtime kick-off and clear chances were at a premium.Kennedy, though, was convi...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins praised the collective efforts of his Tranmere team after they recorded their first league victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Walsall at Prenton Park.Omari Patrick’s first league goal for the club since joining in the summer was enough to extend Rovers’ unbeaten start to three games and bring an end to the Saddlers’ 100 per cent record.It was the visitors wh...Full Story »

SPAIN winger Nico Williams has reportedly emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal. The 22-year-old impressed for La Roja during Euro 2024 this summer. Arsenal want to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao Credit: Getty He scored two goals in Germany, one of which was against England in the final. And his impressive form attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. Barcelon...Full Story »

CHELSEA have verbally agreed for outcast Romelu Lukaku to join Napoli in a £38milion package. The Belgium striker is set to sign a three-year deal until 2027, which sees him reunited with former Blues boss Antonie Conte. Chelsea have agreed to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli Credit: Getty Chelsea have accepted a £25m fixed fee, plus add-ons worth up to £13m for a £38m potenti...Full Story »

Arsenal have reportedly agreed on a loan deal for Fabio Vieira with Porto to free up squad space in time for Mikel Merino's arrival. Vieira to return to Porto Merino's signing will push him out of Emirates Has a contract with the Gunners until 2027 WHAT HAPPENED?With Merino set to join and the rising talents of Ethan Nwaneri, Vieira has fallen down the pecking order under Mikel Arteta. H...Full Story »

Leeds boss Daniel Farke said he was expecting several new arrivals after his side kick-started their Sky Bet Championship promotion bid with a 2-0 win at Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday.Brenden Aaronson and Daniel James were both on target as Leeds secured their first win of the season, running out worthy winners at Hillsborough after being held by Portsmouth and West Brom in their first tw...Full Story »

Brenden Aaronson and Daniel James scored the goals as Leeds secured their first win of the season by beating Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Aaronson’s second goal of the campaign gave Leeds an interval lead and James raced clear to add a superb second soon after the restart.Wednesday went close through Di’Shon Bernard’s second-half header but Leeds cre...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca wants Noni Madueke to stay at the club beyond the end of the transfer window after the winger came off the bench to score his team’s second goal and seal a 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off.The 22-year-old cemented his place in the Italian’s plans with a clinical finish lashed in at the near post in the second ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   Arsenal have reached a 'total agreement' with Mikel Merino   CR7 channel   EPL Bigteam transfer this summer, 8 more days to go.   Man city / Gundogan / Barca   Debate Settled   We've lost 6 titles since Cristiano Ronaldo joined…   lol   Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomor...Full Story »

JERMAINE Jenas leads a luxury life with wife Ellie Penfold enjoying glamorous holidays to Dubai and Ibiza. The presenter and ex-footballer, 41, has been fired by the BBC and taken off air from both Match of the Day and The One Show following complaints about "inappropriate behaviour". Jermaine Jenas and wife Ellie Penfold enjoy a jetsetting lifestyle Credit: InstagramJenas regularly shares pho...Full Story »

JUDE Bellingham prowls around like Batman villain Bane during training. The England star, 21, was put through his paces yesterday by Real Madrid coaches who used a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness. Real Madrid coaches made star player Jude Bellingham use a high-tech oxygen mask to track his fitness Credit: Instragram The device looked similar to the one worn by Tom Hardy’s cha...Full Story »

Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad and are on the brink of finalising a deal to allow Eddie Nketiah to join Nottingham Forest, sources have told ESPN. The north London side are set to pay a fee in the region of an initial £28 million ($36.6m) plus around £4m in add-ons to sign Merino, who will become the club's third summer signing a...Full Story »

Notts County head coach Stuart Maynard was delighted to see Notts County coast to a 4-1 win over Grimsby at Meadow Lane.The Magpies flew out of the blocks early on and were rewarded when goals from Alassana Jatta and Dan Crowley gave the home side a 2-0 lead in the opening fifteen minutes.Jodi Jones added to the lead before Harvey Rodgers got Grimsby on the board.Crowley added his second to wrap...Full Story »

Chelsea laboured to an unconvincing 2-0 win over Servette in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Stamford Bridge, second-half goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke sufficient to give Enzo Maresca’s side the lead in the tie.It was the Italian head coach’s second game in charge but already signs of discontent were heard from home supporters, who booed the team...Full Story »

CRISTIANO RONALDO has possibly dropped the bombshell that he is a married man, after referring to long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez as his "wife". The footballing icon, 39, has been dating Georgina since 2016. Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez appeared to both be wearing rings in a new video Credit: YouTube/UR · Cristiano Ronaldo had also referred to Georgina as 'my wife' Credi...Full Story »

Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku is set to complete a deal to Napoli, according to Fabrizio Romano. Chelsea have been keen to offload the 31-year-old Belgium international this summer, with Napoli favorites to sign the striker for most of the transfer window. It is reported that Napoli's representatives will travel to London in the next 24 hours with all parties involved confident of a deal being ...Full Story »