Robbie Neilson felt the first-half introduction of midfielder Peter Haring was key to Hearts seizing the upper hand in their hard-fought 1-0 win over Livingston.The Jambos struggled for long periods of the first half and were fortunate to remain level in the 24th minute as the hosts passed up an incredible “quadruple chance” – as Livi boss David Martindale described it afterwar...Full Story »

Russ Penn was grinning from ear to ear after Kidderminster reached the third round of the FA Cup for the third time in eight years with a deserved 2-0 win over Halifax.The sixth-tier side stunned the Vanarama National League outfit thanks to first-half goals from Amari Morgan-Smith and Ashley Hemmings at Aggborough.“I’m really proud of this group of players,” said Penn, whose s...Full Story »

Ezri Konsa’s double downed Leicester and continued Aston Villa’s revival under Steven Gerrard.The defender’s first goals in 13 months – in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate – earned a combative 2-1 win over the Foxes.Villa have won three of Gerrard’s four games in charge since he replaced Dean Smith last month to lift themselves up to 10th in the...Full Story »

Sixth-tier Kidderminster delivered an FA Cup shock by dumping out Vanarama National League highfliers Halifax with a 2-0 victory at Aggborough.Amari Morgan-Smith and Ashley Hemmings were on target for Kiddy to secure them a spot in the third-round draw.And they will be desperate to book a money-spinning tie in Monday night’s live draw and have a shot at pulling off another cup upset.The Wo...Full Story »

Emma Hayes hailed unstoppable pair Fran Kirby and Sam Kerr after they combined to fire Chelsea to a 3-0 FA Cup final win over Arsenal at Wembley.Kirby gave Chelsea an early lead and Kerr finished outclassed Arsenal off with a second-half double to clinch a domestic treble after last season’s Women’s Super League and League Cup wins.Hayes savoured what she called a “proud day as...Full Story »

Stoke boss Michael O’Neill hailed Mario Vrancic and stand-in keeper Adam Davies after a 2-0 victory at QPR lifted the Potters into the Sky Bet Championship top six.Vrancic, signed from Norwich during the summer, set up the opening goal for Tyrese Campbell, conceded a penalty and then sealed the win with a thumping strike.O’Neill said: “He’s got real quality and that&rsquo...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte says he feels responsibility towards the fans after they chanted his name during the 3-0 win over Norwich.A stunning goal from Lucas Moura was added to by second-half strikes from Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min as Spurs remained unbeaten in four Premier League games under Conte.After large apathy under Jose Mourinho and Nuno Espirito Santo, Spurs supporters have ...Full Story »

Marcelo Bielsa hailed Patrick Bamford’s “opportunism” after the substitute’s stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 home draw against Brentford.Bamford, a 70th-minute replacement for Junior Firpo, marked his return after being ruled out since mid-September with an ankle injury by snatching Leeds a point in the fifth minute of added time.Brentford pair Shandon Baptiste and ...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick says the manner of Manchester United’s performance surpassed his expectations as the interim manager’s reign began with victory against Crystal Palace.The 63-year-old watched Thursday’s frantic 3-2 win against Arsenal from the directors’ box at Old Trafford, where he was on the sidelines for the first time on Sunday as Patrick Vieira’s men came to the ...Full Story »

Goals from Tyrese Campbell and Mario Vrancic gave Stoke City a 2-0 away victory over fellow play-off hopefuls QPR.Charlie Austin’s scuffed second-half penalty was saved by keeper Adam Davies on a frustrating afternoon for Rangers, who lost their record of having scored in all their Sky Bet Championship matches this season.Mark Warburton’s side had found the net in 31 consecutive leag...Full Story »

Liam Boyce’s second-half strike earned Hearts a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Livingston in the cinch Premiership.The Northern Irishman notched his 11th goal of the season to turn the game in the Jambos’ favour following a first half in which they were reliant on goalkeeper Craig Gordon to keep them on level terms.The win took third-placed Hearts five points clear of both Dundee Un...Full Story »

Wigan boss Leam Richardson said his side “found a way to win” after Callum Lang’s brace helped them book their place in the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 victory at Colchester.Lang gave Wigan a 24th-minute lead when he finished well at the far post, from Gavin Massey’s precise cross.And although Colchester equalised in first-half stoppage time when Freddie Sears brilliant...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford stepped off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser as Leeds rescued a point in a 2-2 draw against Brentford.Bamford, making his first appearance in over two months as a second-half substitute after recovering from an ankle injury, marked his comeback by levelling in the fifth minute of added time.The Bees had struck twice in seven second-half minutes through Shandon Baptist...Full Story »

The Ralf Rangnick era got off to a winning start as Fred fired Manchester United to a hard-fought victory against Crystal Palace.Having watched Thursday’s 3-2 triumph against Arsenal from the stands, the 63-year-old interim manager was on the Old Trafford touchline for the first time when Patrick Vieira’s men came to town.Rangnick’s reign – and first match as a manager in...Full Story »

Sam Kerr grabbed a second-half double as Chelsea cruised to a 3-0 win over Arsenal in the delayed Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley.Fran Kirby gave Chelsea a third-minute lead and Chelsea dominated throughout, squandering a number of chances before Kerr struck twice to finish Arsenal off.It meant Emma Hayes’ side had completed a domestic treble, having won last season’s Women&rsq...Full Story »

A stunning goal from Lucas Moura helped Tottenham remain unbeaten in the Premier League under Antonio Conte as they beat Norwich 3-0.Moura found the top corner from 25 yards after some impressive skill to open the scoring, with Davinson Sanchez and Son Heung-min adding further goals in the second half as Spurs made it four games without defeat in the league under the Italian.That run has helped ...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe was happy to see Luke Jephcott prove a point at his expense after coming off the bench to net an 86th-minute winner in the 2-1 FA cup second-round victory against Rochdale at Spotland.The Pilgrims were under the cosh after Aaron Morley had cancelled out Jordan Garrick’s first-half opener but Jephcott came off the bench late on to score with virtually his first to...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed the star quality of Tom Rogic after the midfielder’s special goal at Tannadice.Rogic scored the pick of three excellent goals as Celtic cruised to victory over Dundee United.The Australia international kicked off the 3-0 cinch Premiership win in the 19th minute when he glided through one challenge before dribbling between two United players and then f...Full Story »

Callum Lang’s double earned Wigan a 2-1 win at Colchester and a place in the third round of the FA Cup.Colchester went close early on when Freddie Sears fired over after collecting Sylvester Jasper’s pass inside the area.But Lang gave Wigan a 24th-minute lead when he finished well at the far post from Gavin Massey’s precise cross.Colchester keeper Jake Turner denied Will Keane ...Full Story »

Liam Scales scored his first Celtic goal in an emphatic 3-0 victory over Dundee United.The former Shamrock Rovers defender showed composure to net late on as Celtic recorded a fifth consecutive away victory in the cinch Premiership to cut the gap on leaders Rangers to four points.Tom Rogic and David Turnbull scored outstanding goals in an utterly one-sided first half and Ange Postecoglou’s...Full Story »