The No.10 is still searching for his first Ligue 1 goal following his summer arrival from Barcelona, so what's going wrong for the Argentine? When Lionel Messi hastily completed his summer move to Paris Saint-Germain on August 10, he probably did not expect that nearly three months on he would still be waiting for his first Ligue 1 goal. Adapting to the Champions League with his new side has...Full Story »

The Portuguese superstar was the 18-yard box predator, the finisher, the presence the champions needed to go again and stay ahead of the rest. It was lunchtime on August 27 when a clearly shellshocked Guardiola faced the press, his plans in tatters. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful Cristiano Ronaldo can deliver once more against Manchester City Pep Guardiola thought his club was going to land ...Full Story »

Xavi is set to return to Barcelona as their new permanent head coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman. Koeman's 14-month reign came to an end following Barca's 1-0 defeat to Rayo Vallecano on October 27, with the Dutch boss failing to convince. Barca have now turned to another club legend in an effort to steady their ship, with World Cup winner Xavi leaving Qatar-based club Al Sadd as ...Full Story »

Real Madrid still targeting RudigerReal Madrid have not give up hope of signing Antonio Rudiger this summer, reports AS. Rudiger's contract with Chelsea ends after this season, opening the door for another club to sign him on a free transfer. Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan, but it would take a salary of around €12 million (£10m/$14m) per year to convince him to sign. Vela hoping to...Full Story »

AFC Sudbury joint-manager Angelo Harrop urged his players to be proud of what they achieved after their 4-0 defeat to League Two Colchester in the FA Cup.The eighth-tier club won five matches to reach the first round proper, but their fairytale run was ended by goals from Brendan Wiredu, Freddie Sears, Sylvester Jasper and Shawn McCoulsky.But the Suffolk side’s progress in the cup competit...Full Story »

Dean Smith is confident he can turn around Aston Villa’s fortunes if he is afforded time.Villa slumped to a fifth straight defeat as Adam Armstrong’s early strike was enough for Southampton to earn a 1-0 win at St Mary’s on Friday night.If results go against Smith’s side this weekend they could go into the international break in the Premier League bottom three.The 50-year...Full Story »

Colchester ended minnows AFC Sudbury’s FA Cup run with a 4-0 victory in the first round.Sudbury, who ply their trade in the eighth tier of English football, had won five games to reach the tournament proper for the first time in 21 years.But the visiting League Two side ultimately proved their class and and were a step too far for the Yellows.The Isthmian League North Division side started...Full Story »

Albion Rovers produced a dominant performance to win 4-0 away at Edinburgh in Scottish League Two.Max Wright fired Rovers ahead after 23 minutes as he was played through one-on-one and slotted past Brian Schwake.And it was 2-0 just seven minutes later through James McGowan, who latched on to Sean Fagan’s knock down to tap in from close range.On the stroke of half-time, Callum Wilson produc...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong’s early strike was enough for Southampton to earn three points against Aston Villa and inflict a fifth consecutive loss to increase pressure on manager Dean Smith.Villa have not collected a single point since winning at Manchester United on September 25 and this 1-0 reverse will only fan the flames of speculation regarding Smith’s position.The travelling supporters at ...Full Story »

Sutton will be without Richie Bennett for the trip to Hayes and Yeading in the first round of the FA Cup.Bennett will be serving the final game of his three-match ban after receiving a red card.Omar Bugiel could be in line to make his 100th Sutton appearance in the first round.Sutton are currently ninth in the fourth tier of English football and will be hoping for a good run in the FA Cup.Southe...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson is expected to ring the changes for the first-ever meeting with Solihull Moors in the first round of the FA Cup at the DW Stadium on Saturday.Latics go into the tie on the back of consecutive wins over Burton and Fleetwood which have lifted them to the top of Sky Bet League One but they will be wary of their non-league opponents after losing to local rivals Chorley ...Full Story »

Matty Taylor should continue to lead the line when former club Bristol Rovers pitch up at Oxford for Saturday’s FA Cup first-round tie.The 31-year-old has not missed a League One game all season, scoring five goals in his last seven matches.Cameron Brannagan will be back in the squad after illness.The midfielder missed last weekend’s 3-1 win over Morecambe.Striker Brett Pitman will m...Full Story »

Stratford goalkeeper Liam O’Brien will hope to create more FA Cup memories this weekend against Shrewsbury and in the process get one over old manager Steve Cotterill.The ex-Dagenham and Coventry stopper has been one of the form players for the non-league outfit, who have reached the first round for the first time.It could have all been different had O’Brien not starred in the fourth...Full Story »

Danny Cashman is likely to miss the visit of Notts County at the Crown Oil Arena in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.The 20-year-old Brighton loanee was forced off the field in the first half of Dale’s 3-0 loss to Bolton in the Papa John’s Trophy in midweek and is set to be absent for Robbie Stockdale’s side.Josh Andrews has been struggling with fitness since suffering his in...Full Story »

Caretaker Barnsley manager Jo Laumann has no new injury worries for the visit of Hull.Carlton Morris will be available after the upcoming international break and could even feature in Saturday’s squad.Obbi Oulare is not yet 100 per cent fit but was an unused substitute in the midweek win over Derby.Cauley Woodrow may again be asked to play in a deeper role after impressing against the Rams...Full Story »

Rangers have no fresh injuries ahead of their cinch Premiership encounter with Ross County.Ryan Kent made his return to action from a hamstring injury when he came off the bench during the Europa League draw against Brondby on Thursday.Ryan Jack is close to a comeback following a long-term calf injury but is unlikely to face County.Filip Helander remains on the sidelines with a knee problem and ...Full Story »

On-loan St Johnstone midfielder Cammy MacPherson is ineligible to face parent club St Mirren on Saturday but Liam Craig returns from suspension.Murray Davidson is back to fitness after being left on the bench last weekend, while Lars Dendoncker is available to return to the squad after a groin problem.Callum Davidson will make a late call on whether to restore Shaun Rooney and David Wotherspoon ...Full Story »

Jordan McGhee is unlikely to be available for Dundee’s cinch Premiership game against Celtic at Dens Park on Sunday.McGhee will have a knee injury assessed but boss James McPake expects it will require a tidy-up.Cillian Sheridan is out with an Achilles injury, while Alex Jakubiak remains on the sidelines following surgery on a dislocated shoulder and Leigh Griffiths is unable to play again...Full Story »

Portsmouth will be without midfielder Ryan Tunnicliffe for the visit of Harrow in the FA Cup first round on Saturday.After he was forced off during the recent victory over Bolton, it has been confirmed Tunnicliffe will be set for a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.Captain Clark Robertson (hip), Ellis Harrison (ankle) and Jayden Reid (knee) remain on the treatment table for Pompey.P...Full Story »

Bolton will again be without Gethin Jones as they prepare to welcome Stockport in the FA Cup on Saturday.The 26-year-old defender has been out of action since mid-October and will not return until the new year.Amadou Bakayoko may not be risked after suffering an ankle injury which has forced him to sit out of Bolton’s last two games.Club top scorer Dapo Afolayan is in line to start.Dave Ch...Full Story »