Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong insists coach Ronald Koeman should be kept on after their Champions League defeat to Benfica. De Jong was one of the better performers on a difficult night for Los Cules, however the club's Champions League campaign is in danger of being a total disaster after losing to both Bayern Munich and Benfica in their opening two group-stage matches. "I don't thin...Full Story »

The French defender was the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer as Chelsea tried and failed with a bid to sign him from Spanish side Sevilla Jules Kounde has opened up about his Sevilla future after a summer of transfer speculation that saw Chelsea fail with a bid to sign the France international. Chelsea had agreed personal terms with Kounde but were unable to finali...Full Story »

Three of Europe’s biggest clubs are reportedly interested in signing Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa. Chiesa began to make a name for himself towards the end of last campaign, with his performance in Juventus’ Champions League clash with Porto a notable day to remember for the young Italian (at least on a personal level). However, that cannot compare to what he achieved on the ...Full Story »

Aberdeen star Calvin Ramsay is wanted by Manchester United Credit: Willie Vass SunSport revealed last month Everton had turned their attention to Ramsay after failing in several bids to lure Scotland starlet Nathan Patterson from Rangers. Dons boss Stephen Glass is convinced academy graduate Ramsay is destined to make it big and he has become one of his first picks. The right-back has been a ...Full Story »

The Blaugrana have lost their first two group stage games 3-0 and are in jeopardy of exiting the competition Barcelona are off to their worst-ever start in the Champions League, with a 3-0 defeat to Benfica meaning they have been been outscored by six goals in back-to-back losses to begin the competition. It's just the second time the Blaugrana have lost their opening two matches of any Euro...Full Story »

Bruce informs friends he could quit NewcastleSteve Bruce is privately talking about quitting Newcastle, claims Football Insider. The Magpies have yet to win a match in the Premier League through their first six games and could be in for a stressful bottom-of-the-table fight. Arsenal after Sevilla star En-Nesyri (La Razon)The Gunners hope the 24-year-old can be a long-term attacking partner f...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded world-class David De Gea and matchwinner Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United secured a thrilling last-gasp Champions League comeback win against Villarreal.Having kicked off Group F with a shock late defeat at Young Boys, the Red Devils were facing the prospect of a third straight home defeat in all competitions after Paco Alcacer deservedly put the visitors ahe...Full Story »

Marco Silva heaped praise on Aleksandar Mitrovic after the striker hit a first half hat-trick in Fulham’s 3-1 win over Swansea at Craven Cottage.Mitrovic took his season tally to 10 goals in 10 league games with three clinical finishes which put the Cottagers on course for victory before the break.But Fulham boss Silva also insisted the Serbia striker’s performance was also a reflect...Full Story »

Millwall manager Gary Rowett admitted his side’s 1-0 victory over Bristol City was the lift they needed after a frustrating run of draws.The Lions had settled for a point in their last four Championship games, and six of their previous nine in the league this season, but they were able to celebrate victory at last thanks to Jed Wallace’s penalty.After what was just their second leagu...Full Story »

New Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper highlighted his side’s improved second-half display as they came from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley.The hosts led through Cauley Woodrow’s first-half penalty before goals from Philip Zinckernagel, Brennan Johnson and Lewis Grabban sealed it for Forest.The opening goal came when Woodrow was fouled in the area by Tobias Figueiredo and Woodr...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones labelled the 5-0 victory over Coventry as the “best performance” during his time in the hot-seat at Kenilworth Road.The Hatters raced out of the blocks to score four in the first half, before adding one more after the break to hammer a Sky Blues team who could have gone top of the Championship with victory.Jones said: “We asked them to score the first go...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest came from behind to win 3-1 at Barnsley with a strong second-half performance to give new head coach Steve Cooper his first victory.The hosts led through Cauley Woodrow’s first-half penalty before goals from Philip Zinckernagel, Brennan Johnson and Lewis Grabban sealed it for Forest.Johnson sent over an early low cross which was claimed by keeper Brad Collins as Joe Lolle...Full Story »

Scott Parker felt his Bournemouth side did not turn up for 45 minutes after drawing 0-0 at Peterborough.Cherries striker Dominic Solanke missed two late chances to win it for the visitors, but the club’s top scorer shot and headed over – the latter a good chance from a 90th-minute corner – as Peterborough held on for a precious point.The result leaves the visitors behind second...Full Story »

Wayne Rooney asserted his belief that Derby will stay up despite their 12-point deduction following a 1-0 home win over Reading.The Rams closed the gap to a position of safety in the Championship to seven points following Craig Forsyth’s first-half header – his first goal in more than five years.Derby, who remain in administration, are the only side outside of the Championship’...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted Chelsea were “not free enough” as they slumped to a 1-0 Champions League defeat at Juventus.Federico Chiesa’s sucker-punch strike just 11 seconds into the second half floored the Champions League holders in Turin.Chelsea slipped to a second straight 1-0 loss, following Saturday’s Premier League defeat by Manchester City.And manager Tuchel held up hi...Full Story »

Craig Forsyth’s first goal in more than five years earned Derby a vital 1-0 home win against Reading.The 32-year-old left back’s first-half header moved the Rams to within seven points of a position of safety following their 12-point deduction for entering administration.Forsyth, who last netted during a 1-0 triumph at Preston in August 2016, also played his part at the other end of ...Full Story »

Unbeaten Bournemouth missed the opportunity to return to the top of the Sky Bet Championship table after a 0-0 draw at Peterborough.A game of few chances saw neither goalkeeper seriously tested, with the visitors missing the chance to climb back above West Brom, who had won 4-0 against Cardiff a day earlier.The result also kept up Peterborough’s impressive home form, with all of their eigh...Full Story »

Luton ended a six-game winless run in convincing fashion with a thumping 5-0 Sky Bet Championship victory over high-flying Coventry at Kenilworth Road.The hosts took the lead after two minutes when striker Elijah Adebayo was tripped just inside the area by visiting defender Jake Clarke-Salter.The forward dusted himself down to power the spot-kick past Simon Moore for his fourth goal of the seaso...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo capped his record-breaking Champions League appearance by firing Manchester United to a stunning late comeback win against Europa League final foes Villarreal.Just four months on from the penalty shoot-out loss to Unai Emery’s side in Gdansk, the sides met again with the Red Devils needing to make up for their shock defeat at Young Boys in the Group F opener.A disjointed ...Full Story »

Federico Chiesa’s rocket finish stunned Chelsea in Turin as Juventus condemned the Blues to a second straight 1-0 defeat.Italy forward Chiesa sneaked in on goal and lashed past Edouard Mendy as Chelsea were caught cold just 11 seconds into the second half.The visitors were still processing their half-time adjustments when Juventus struck, and Thomas Tuchel’s side never recovered.Chel...Full Story »