Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and defender Andy Robertson face late fitness tests ahead of the visit of Arsenal.The pair returned from international duty with minor issues and that has restricted their participation to recovery work away from the main squad.Forward Sadio Mane has recovered from the bruised ribs sustained playing for Senegal but boss Jurgen Klopp’s longer-term injury l...Full Story »

DUTCH football star Quincy Promes has been charged with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing at a family gathering last year, it has been reported. The Spartak Moscow forward, 29, was prosecuted after the alleged victim, thought to be the suspect's cousin, "was seriously wounded in the knee." The former Ajax player, who now plies his trade for Spartak Moscow, has been named as a susp...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy awaits trial, charged with six counts of rape. Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy, 27, has been charged with two additional counts of rape, the United Kingdom Crown Prosecution Service said. Mendy is now facing six counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to four complainants over the age of 16. The France left-back was originally charged on Aug...Full Story »

Chris Wilder will take charge of his first game as Middlesbrough manager against Millwall on Saturday.The former Sheffield United boss replaced Neil Warnock, who was sacked shortly after Boro’s draw at West Brom on November 6.Neil Taylor could make his debut after becoming Wilder’s first signing this week. The 32-year-old full-back had been training with the club and has agreed a sho...Full Story »

Sunderland will be hoping the return of Scottish striker Ross Stewart will help provide them with an upturn in fortunes when they take on fellow Sky Bet League One promotion hopefuls Ipswich at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.Stewart, who has scored 10 goals in 15 league appearances, has resumed training after struggling for several weeks with a shoulder issue.Manager Lee Johnson is also likely...Full Story »

James Hill will be a big injury doubt for Fleetwood’s League One clash with Morecambe.The in-form defender earned himself a maiden call-up to the England Under-21 squad, but was forced into a near-immediate withdrawal due to an undisclosed injury issue.The 19-year-old will hope to be back in action soon for his club, especially after missing out on his big chance with Lee Carsley’s E...Full Story »

Huddersfield will check on the fitness of Jonathan Hogg and Duane Holmes ahead of their home game against West Brom.Hogg (thigh) and Holmes (ankle) passed a late fitness test to start against Cardiff on November 6 but both then had to be substituted through injury in the defeat in the Welsh capital, with Hogg lasting only nine minutes.Town boss Carlos Corberan will hope the international break h...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly interested in an ambitious potential transfer swoop for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling as a replacement for Alexandre Lacazette. Lacazette is nearing the end of his contract at Arsenal, and Mikel Arteta would do well to bring in a new signing in attack to ensure he isn’t overly reliant on other players like Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Nicolas Pepe. Nei...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is sweating on a number of his players ahead of the Premier League's return against Arsenal. Liverpool could potentially be without nine injured stars for this weekend's Premier League clash with Arsenal - although Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for any late fitness boosts between now and Saturday. The German has always made no secret of the fact he dreads international...Full Story »

Overjoyed Stockport boss Dave Challinor understood the fans’ emotions as many spilled onto the pitch late in their dramatic 5-3 extra-time FA Cup win against League One Bolton.The National League side came back from 3-1 down to secure a second-round tie at Rotherham, but the late pitch invasion after the final goal could mean trouble with the FA.Challinor said: “It was an amazing nig...Full Story »

Chelsea are considering joining the battle for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Calciomercato.com says Chelsea have joined Newcastle in the race to sign Rabiot in January. The 26-year-old sees his contract with the Old Lady expire at the end of next season and is now being linked with a move away from the Italian club. Rabiot has already featured 11 times for Juve in all competitions this...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is a January target for Wolves. The Birmingham Mail says Wolves could pull off a January coup by signing Van de Beek from United. The former Ajax playmaker, signed from the Amsterdam club by United for £35 million last year, can hardly get a kick for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Wolves and their Premier League rivals Everton and Newcastle ...Full Story »

Oldham midfielder Faysal Bettache looks set to miss their FA Cup replay against Ipswich.The on-loan QPR player sat out the first meeting as his parent club did not want him cup-tied.Zak Dearnley could challenge Hallam Hope, with just one goal all season, for a start up front.Long-term absentee midfielders Ouss Cisse and Jamie Hopcutt both returned as unused substitutes in last weekend’s de...Full Story »

Chelsea have reportedly bid £34million for Real Madrid centre back Eder Militao as Thomas Tuchel plans to build a new-look defence. The Blues currently have the best defence in the Premier League, having conceded just four times in 11 matches so far this season, but manager Tuchel is planning a change. The German is understood to be planning on permanently moving to a three-man defence in...Full Story »

RONALDO superfan Addison Whelan took the day off school yesterday to celebrate scoring the footie star's shirt - as she revealed she even slept with it. The 11-year-old footie nut jumed over the pitchside barriers to get onto the grass after the World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Thursday night. Delighted Addison with younger brother GreysonCredi...Full Story »

Real Madrid remain interested in Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba. The 28-year-old suffered a thigh injury in training with France on Monday that could keep him out for the rest of 2021, with his current Red Devils deal running out in June next year. Marca says Real are 'remaining attentive' over the next few months ahead of a possible approach. He is said to have also attracted inte...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly considering leaving Paris-Saint Germain once his contract expires at the end of the 2022-23 season. That's according to a recent report from the Telegraph, who claims the Argentine tactician is open to returning to the Premier League. Prior to taking the reins at Paris-Saint Germain earlier this year, Pochettino, 49, was out of work for two years following his...Full Story »

Ben Purrington’s first half header ensured that Johnnie Jackson’s unbeaten spell as Charlton caretaker boss continued with a 1-0 win at Burton.The Pirelli Stadium contest was a feisty affair, with both sides playing more than 70 minutes of the Sky Bet League One contest with 10 men.Referee Trevor Kettle showed red cards to Charlton striker Jayden Stockley and Albion skipper Deji Oshi...Full Story »

Tommy Willard and Alfy Whittingham struck to hand Aldershot just their third National League win of the season and shock Grimsby 2-1.Willard handed the hosts the ideal start by firing home from close range after 12 minutes, only for Harry Clifton to head the visitors level just three minutes later.Whittingham pounced on the hour mark to put the home side back in front, however, and inflict Grims...Full Story »

Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot would prefer to remain with the Red Devils. Dalot, 22, was signed to Manchester United in 2018 under the guidance of then-manager, Jose Mourinho. Following his £19.8m move from Portuguese side Porto, Dalot, who bid farewell to Mourinho just weeks after joining, has since gone on to become a fringe player under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Having fallen ...Full Story »