After signing for Barcelona on a free transfer transfer in the summer, circumstances have quickly propelled Memphis Depay into the spotlight as the lead-man at the Camp Nou, and he has answered such a call by being incredibly decisive thus far. He has scored three goals this season and has taken as many shots on goal as Karim Benzema in LaLiga Santander, with the pair sitting joint-top of tha...Full Story »

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti says there'll be no underestimating Champions League opponents Sheriff. With construction work having now been virtually completed at the Bernabeu, the visit of Sheriff will be the return of the Champions League to the stadium, bringing to an end the use of the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano, and there is hope the boost in atmosphere will help the team. "It's a ...Full Story »

Every manager needs to be given time to sort things out and put their own stamp on the team, but there are occasional situations where it's just a total mess and sometimes it's the easy call to make. We all know that Nuno Espirito Santo wasn't Spurs' first choice to take over from Jose Mourinho, he might not have been in the top five, but he's had a poor start and the convincing defeat to Ars...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka has claimed Arsenal are capable of winning trophies this season. The Gunners have turned around their season with three straight league victories, including a 3-1 win over fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Saka told reporters after the match: "We can achieve anything, no matter what age. With age comes experience but we have a lot of experience in this squad anyway which...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly keen to stay at Manchester United after he retires from playing. The Portugal international only recently returned to Old Trafford after 12 years away at Real Madrid and Juventus, and he's made a strong start to life in his second spell with the Red Devils. It seems Ronaldo is now also thinking beyond his homecoming as a player, and wants to retire with Man Ut...Full Story »

Chelsea are keen to recruit another centre-back and their focus has shifted to Matthijs de Ligt after missing out on Sevilla's Jules Kounde. According to AS, the Blues are prepared to pay just over £100million for the Dutch international, making him the most expensive signing in the club's history. Such a fee would eclipse the £97.5million spent on bringing Romelu Lukaku back to St...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists Lionel Messi is a player who "speaks for himself on the pitch". Guardiola will come up against his former player when City play PSG in the Champions League group stage on Tuesday. "This type of player speaks for himself on the pitch," Guardiola told reporters. "I don't have to add anything else. "We were fortunate to see him during his 15, 16 ye...Full Story »

Michelbrink gets first pro contract 📝 Jonas #Michelbrink has signed his first professional contract with Hertha!Jonas: "I'm unbelievably happy and proud that my team have put their trust in me." 🔵⚪All the info 👉 https://t.co/9HXxsGVXlN #TheFutureBelongsToBerlin #GemeinsamHertha #HaHoHe pic.twitter.com/x967maySaB— Hertha Berlin (@HerthaBSC_EN) September 27, 2021 No problem ...Full Story »

Brighton manager Graham Potter admitted it was nice to be on the right end of late drama against Crystal Palace after Neal Maupay salvaged a point in a 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park.The French forward scored in the fifth minute of added time to cancel out Wilfried Zaha’s first-half penalty, which was his eighth goal against the Seagulls on his 400th appearance for the south Londoners.Maupay ha...Full Story »

Neal Maupay struck at the death to salvage Brighton a point and stun rivals Crystal Palace following another dramatic battle between the two teams at Selhurst Park.Wilfried Zaha’s first-half penalty looked to have given Patrick Vieira’s men all three points but they were hit with a sucker punch in the fifth minute of stoppage-time – in almost identical fashion to how Roy Hodgso...Full Story »

Lionel Messi is fit and in contention to line up for Paris St Germain against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.The six-time world player of the year has missed PSG’s last two games with a knock but has trained ahead of the Group A clash at the Parc des Princes.Manager Mauricio Pochettino has also revealed key midfielder Marco Verratti could return after a knee problem.PSG...Full Story »

Morecambe will be without Shane McLoughlin for Tuesday’s League One home clash with Lincoln.The midfielder is suspended following his red card in the 3-3 draw with Accrington on Saturday.Ryan Cooney is available again after serving a one-game ban for picking up five bookings.Greg Leigh has been ruled out for a minimum of four to five weeks having torn a hamstring – he joins Courtney ...Full Story »

Lynden Gooch is unlikely to feature for Sunderland when they face Cheltenham at the Stadium of Light.Gooch missed Sunderland’s 1-0 win against Bolton at the weekend with a foot injury.Callum Doyle is being monitored by the Black Cats after coming off during the Bolton game with a back injury.Full-back Dennis Cirkin is also being assessed after suffering a suspected head injury against the ...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe has vowed to freshen things up as his side aim to make it nine League One games unbeaten against Crewe.Lowe has some good news on the injury front with both Danny Mayor and George Cooper recovering from recent injuries and pushing for selection.Niall Ennis and James Bolton remain sidelined with longer-term injuries but Lowe has other options.Striker Kieran Agard is still ...Full Story »

Charlie Lakin will be available for selection when Burton face Portsmouth.Lakin served a one-match suspension, missing the weekend game against Lincoln, after receiving a second yellow card at Crewe.Brewers boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink confirmed post-Lincoln it is “99 per cent” certain that striker Daniel Jebbison will start against Pompey.Defender Sam Hughes is still out long-term a...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Liam Manning has reported he has “pretty much” a clean bill of health in his squad ahead of Tuesday’s home clash with Fleetwood.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for forward Mo Eisa, who has been recovering from a groin issue and was back in training last week.David Kasumu made his return to the matchday squad, following a hamstring problem, as a...Full Story »

Oxford boss Karl Robinson has a strong squad at his disposal for the midweek visit of Accrington.Cameron Brannagan came through Saturday’s draw with Gillingham unscathed after a recent back injury and is expected to keep his place in the side.Sam Winnall is pushing for a return to the side after shrugging off a recent hip injury as well as a bout of illness.Mark Sykes came off the bench of...Full Story »

George Honeyman will not be available for Hull’s clash against Blackpool on Tuesday night at the MKM Stadium.The 27-year-old has already missed the opening stages of the season and was absent from Saturday’s 2-0 defeat away at Stoke City after he picked up a groin strain on his return against Sheffield United which has ruled him out for a further two weeks.Josh Magennis is facing a r...Full Story »

Neil Warnock will hope to have midfielder Matt Crooks available for the visit of Sheffield United on Tuesday night.The 27-year-old was sent off in the late stages of their 1-0 loss to Reading after a challenge on goalkeeper Luke Southwood but referee Peter Bankes later admitted he ‘made a mistake’ and Boro have lodged an appeal against the red card.Marc Bola played 90 minutes on Satu...Full Story »

Shrewsbury midfielder Josh Vela is an injury doubt for the home game against Wycombe.Vela was forced out of Saturday’s home win against AFC Wimbledon with a knock and will be assessed by boss Steve Cotterill.Daniel Udoh replaced Vela and went on to score the Shrews’ winner, so he will be hoping to return to the starting line-up.Forward Rekeil Pyke could be back in contention after mi...Full Story »