Cardiff scored twice in the space of four minutes to win 2-1 at QPR and deal another blow to the west London side’s promotion hopes.Rangers, now with just one win in seven Sky Bet Championship matches – a run which has included four defeats, went ahead through Andre Gray’s first-half opener.But goals from City youngsters Isaak Davies, 20, and Rubin Colwill, 19, turned the match...Full Story »

Millwall moved to within three points of the play-off places with a 1-0 win at relegation-threatened Reading.The Lions edged ahead in the 37th minute when defender Jake Cooper nodded home unmarked from a corner.Although Reading dominated after the interval, Millwall held strong to secure a fifth successive league victory.The Londoners sat five points off a top-six berth prior to kick-off and the...Full Story »

Ajax coach Erik ten Hag has been asked directly about taking the Manchester United job. Football director John Murtough confirmed that the hiring process is officially underway with reports last night claiming the Red Devils have approached the Dutchman. But Ten Hag poured cold water over links with the United job as he insists his sole focus is on finishing the season with Ajax. He said: &...Full Story »

Leicester have injury concerns over James Maddison and Ricardo Pereira for the Premier League visit of Leeds.Maddison is struggling with a back problem while Pereira has an unspecified issue and both men are doubts.James Justin is around a week away from returning while Wesley Fofana, Jonny Evans, Timothy Castagne and Ryan Bertrand remain sidelined.Leeds new head coach Jesse Marsch could be boos...Full Story »

Manchester City will have John Stones and Aymeric Laporte as their only fit central defenders for Sunday’s Premier League derby against United with Ruben Dias facing an extended spell on the sidelines.The Portugal international could be out for up to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s 2-0 FA Cup win over Peterborough, the same match in which fellow defender Nat...Full Story »

The Manchester City boss switches off from the pressures of the title race by going to the course and hitting a few balls. Pep Guardiola has joked he'd give up half his trophies for a decent golf swing Credit: Sportsfile - Subscription But the fact his handicap is going UP rather than down is a huge source of frustration. Asked how he relaxes away from the game, Pep said: “Playing golf ...Full Story »

Veteran fullback Daniel Alves has already played his way to a new contract at Barcelona. Marca says when Alves returned to Barcelona, he signed a contract until the summer but it contained an option for an additional year. With the Catalan club happy with the right-back's performance, they will trigger that option and this means the Brazilian will be committed to the club until the summer of...Full Story »

PSG director Leonardo insists no clubs have contacted Mauricio Pochettino about leaving the Ligue 1 giants. The Argentine has been strongly linked with the Manchester United job following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's sacking last year. But Leonardo says PSG have not received any calls from other clubs, whilst also denying he was lining up Zinedine Zidane to replace Pochettino. "Today he has one y...Full Story »

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard was “gutted” his side could not put up more of a challenge in their 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park but admits his players will celebrate with a few beers after an incredible FA Cup run.Everton striker Salomon Rondon’s second-half double – the first goals conceded by the Vanarama National League side in the competition this season in their si...Full Story »

Reading could welcome back central-defensive duo Tom Holmes and Scott Dann back for the visit of Millwall.Holmes missed last weekend’s defeat at Blackpool with a hip injury while Dann has been out since mid-January due to a hamstring problem.But both have trained this week and should be involved.Josh Laurent looks set to miss out again with an ankle injury.Millwall will check on the fitnes...Full Story »

QPR are assessing an injury suffered by goalkeeper Seny Dieng ahead of the visit of Cardiff.Dieng had to be substituted during the 1-0 defeat at Blackburn after picking up a muscle issue.David Marshall came on to replace Dieng and will start if the first-choice keeper is ruled out.Lyndon Dykes and Charlie Austin were out injured at Ewood Park but fellow striker Andre Gray could come into the sta...Full Story »

Dion Pereira could finally make his Bradford debut when they come up against Swindon in League Two on Saturday.The 22-year-old winger has been riddled with numerous injuries since arriving on loan from Luton in January and but could finally make his bow at the Utilita Energy Stadium.Winger Jamie Walker could return from injury after suffering from a hamstring issue which has kept him out of the ...Full Story »

George Lapslie could be involved for Mansfield ahead of their Sky Bet League Two clash with Exeter.The midfielder returned from injury with an appearance from the bench against Bradford last weekend.Stags boss Nigel Clough could make changes to his side, adding that he will not risk players and “should be able to” cover any potential absences.Forward Rhys Oates and midfielder George ...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson was relieved that a contentious penalty decision did not cost his side victory as he branded Aberdeen’s Lewis Ferguson a ‘diver’.The Jambos were 2-0 up and cruising when the Dons were awarded a 70th-minute spot-kick after Ferguson fell in the box as he tried to go past Nathaniel Atkinson. The midfielder took the penalty himself and saw it saved by ...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger's representatives are in talks with Real Madrid and PSG. The Chelsea defender is set to become a free agent at the end of this season. Discussions between Rudiger's representatives and Chelsea had taken place in January. However no new contract offer was presented by the Premier League club. Sky Sports says Real Madrid and PSG have been in "constant dialogue" with Rudiger's...Full Story »

Diego Costa is on the verge of joining Corinthians after being released by Atletico Mineiro back in January - having guided the club to their first league title since 1971 Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is closing in on a new club after agreeing a deal with Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33-year-old has been a free agent ever since his contract with Atletico Mineiro was terminated six wee...Full Story »

Steve Morison has vowed to “evolve” Cardiff as a football club after extending his contract as manager until the summer of 2023.Morison has been in charge since October, but his new contract was confirmed after Cardiff’s 1-0 home win over Derby boosted their Sky Bet Championship survival prospects.Cardiff were 21st and just two points clear of the relegation zone when Morison s...Full Story »

Port Vale assistant manager Andy Crosby felt his team were denied three points by a wrongly disallowed goal at Harrogate.Just two minutes before heading in an equaliser midway through the second half to cancel out Alex Pattison’s opening goal, on-loan Leeds striker Ryan Edmondson had seen a similar effort chalked off after being penalised for an alleged push.But Crosby, standing in for Dar...Full Story »

Steve Cotterill was full of praise for his Shrewsbury side who forced league leaders Rotherham to cling onto a goalless draw at Montgomery Waters Meadow.After an even first half, Salop unleashed a barrage on Josh Vickers’ goal including George Nurse’s 30-yard piledriver that cannoned off the inside of the post before Vickers smothered Matthew Pennington’s rebound.“On anot...Full Story »

Uche Ikpeazu dealt Derby’s Sky Bet Championship survival prospects a damaging blow with his late winner securing a 1-0 Cardiff victory.Both sides had hit the frame of the goal – Cardiff outscoring Derby two to one on that count – but the contest seemed destined for a goalless draw until Ikpeazu, on as a 66th-minute substitute, stuck out a foot from Perry Ng’s cross.The 85...Full Story »