Steve Cooper feels Nottingham Forest’s problems are “self-inflicted” after familiar failings led to a 3-2 defeat against Fulham at the City Ground.A fortnight after squandering a two-goal lead against Bournemouth to lose 3-2, Forest went ahead early on through Taiwo Awoniyi against the Cottagers but then conceded three times in a breathless six-minute window.Tosin Adarabioyo le...Full Story »

The Prince of Wales still sent Aston Villa a message of support as he mourns the death of the Queen, boss Steven Gerrard revealed.Jacob Ramsey’s first-half winner sealed a scrappy 1-0 victory over Southampton on Friday after Villa Park paid tribute to the Queen.Villa climbed to 13th after a second win of the season – and first clean sheet since April – on an evening which start...Full Story »

Tosin Adarabioyo, Joao Palhinha and Harrison Reed struck within a heady six-minute passage of play as Fulham edged out Nottingham Forest in a five-goal thriller.Nigeria forward Taiwo Awoniyi marked his return to the Forest starting line-up with an 11th-minute opener, but the match took a decisive turn as the hosts conceded three times in quick succession.While Lewis O’Brien set up a grands...Full Story »

Northampton have a number of injury issues to deal with as they prepare to face Rochdale on Saturday.Midfielder Shaun McWilliams was taken off early in their 2-0 win over Wimbledon in midweek with a groin problem and will be assessed ahead of kick off.Several other including Danny Hylton, Akin Odimayo, Danny Hylton and Aaron McGowan are set to miss out due to injury.Midfielder Ben Fox (knee) is ...Full Story »

Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to appear in a matchday squad for the first time this season after recovering from a knee injury ahead of the visit of West Ham.Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is out with a thigh injury so Asmir Begovic will deputise.Midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has recovered from a hamstring injury.West Ham manager David Moyes reported no fresh selection concerns follow...Full Story »

Gillingham could be without Scott Kashket for the visit of Mansfield on Saturday.The 26-year-old forward was substituted at half-time in the Gills’ 1-1 draw with Grimsby with a groin issue and could miss out at the weekend.Olly Lee (tendinitis) and Dom Jefferies (hamstring) remain doubtful.Defender David Tutonda will be looking to break back into the squad after being left out last time ou...Full Story »

Salford could still be without Ash Eastham when they take on Tranmere.The defender is edging closer to a return from injury but missed the Ammies’ midweek game against Harrogate.Stevie Mallan, Richard Nartey and Liam Shephard are also expected to be sidelined.Elliot Watt could retain his place in the starting line-up after a good performance against the Sulphurites where he set up the winn...Full Story »

Accrington manager John Coleman has urged his side’s fans to pack the Wham Stadium for their clash with fellow strugglers Cheltenham.Stanley have lost their last three games in Sky Bet League One to lie 21st in the table, a point behind Saturday’s visitors.Joe Pritchard could return to the squad following illness after missing the last two games.Rosaire Longelo, Korede Adedoyin, Mich...Full Story »

Norwich could be without captain Grant Hanley for Saturday’s visit of West Brom.The high-flying Canaries picked up a sixth straight league win with a 3-2 victory over Bristol City on Wednesday night.However, Hanley suffered a shoulder injury and head coach Dean Smith admits the Scotland centre-back is a “concern”.Dimitris Giannoulis (ankle) and Isaac Hayden (knee) are still out...Full Story »

James Rodriguez joins Olympiakos after a short spell with Qatari club Al-Rayyan. KARIM JAAFAR/AFP Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich attacking midfielder James Rodríguez has joined Olympiakos, the Greek club said Thursday. The 31-year-old Colombian will be reunited with former Madrid teammate Marcelo, who signed with the Greek champions earlier this month. James moved from Qatari club ...Full Story »

Barcelona keeping tabs on Monaco left-backBarcelona are continuing to keep tabs on Monaco left-back Caio Henrique, according to Sport. The Brazilian has started the season well with four assists from five games and the Catalans are montoring his situation with the Ligue 1 side. Juve can't afford to sack AllegriJuventus can't afford to sack manager Massimiliano Allegri, according to Sky Sport...Full Story »

David Moyes admitted he was unhappy at aspects of West Ham’s performance but declared it “job done” after they clung on for a 3-2 Europa Conference League win at Danish side Silkeborg.Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, hit a stunning 20-yard strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was ...Full Story »

Gianluca Scamacca scored a cracker but West Ham made hard work of a 3-2 victory at Danish side Silkeborg in the Europa Conference League.The Italy striker, a £30million summer signing from Sassuolo, scored with a stunning strike in between a penalty from Manuel Lanzini and Craig Dawson’s header.But it was not all plain sailing for David Moyes’ side as, just as they had against ...Full Story »

Tottenham will again be without Lucas Moura for Saturday’s visit of Leicester but boss Antonio Conte could rotate his otherwise fully-fit squad.Moura remains sidelined with an ankle injury after also sitting out the midweek defeat at Sporting Lisbon.Conte admitted the need for more “energy” against Leicester during his press conference on Thursday and may be tempted to recall C...Full Story »

Macauley Southam-Hales could miss out for Stockport when they face Harrogate.The right-back was absent in the midweek defeat to Crawley through injury, meaning James Brown could deputise in defence.Manager Dave Challinor could also hand Akil Wright more minutes after the midfielder made his full league debut against Crawley.The Hatters are currently 18th in League Two with two wins so far this s...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will be without new signing Serge Aurier for the visit of Fulham.The former Tottenham defender became the 22nd signing of the summer when he joined on a free transfer but visa issues mean he is still unavailable.Orel Mangala (hamstring) remains a doubt while Moussa Niakhate (calf) and Omar Richards (leg) are long-term absentees.Fulham are still expected to be without Antonee Ro...Full Story »

Birmingham and Coventry are set to be depleted for their Sky Bet Championship clash at St Andrew’s.The Blues were without Harlee Dean, George Friend and Nico Gordon for their 3-2 midweek win at West Brom, and the trio could now be joined on the sidelines by Marc Roberts and Krystian Bielik.Roberts and Bielik were both forced off at the Hawthorns, the former with a possible hamstring injury...Full Story »

Barcelona and Bayern Munich put on a show in the Champions League on Tuesday night in a clash of true European royalty but all eyes were on Diletta Leotta after her saucy promise Diletta Leotta is a Catalonia-born Italian, who presents on DAZN Stunning Italian journalist Diletta Leotta has left Barcelona fans disappointed after her vow to visit the Nou Camp naked was broken by Bayern Munich. ...Full Story »

Steve Bruce fumed about a “scandalous” display from his West Brom side after they were beaten 3-2 at home by Birmingham.Scott Hogan’s hat-trick gave City a first win at the Hawthorns in over 17 years and led to the hosts being booed off the pitch.Bruce’s side sit 20th in the Championship, with one win in nine league games this season, and the Albion boss admitted the goal...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola compared Erling Haaland to Johan Cruyff after the prolific Norwegian volleyed a superb late winner against Borussia Dortmund.Haaland stunned his old club with six minutes remaining of a tight Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium as he leapt and stretched to turn in a swerving Joao Cancelo cross.His effort completed a late City comeback and snatched a 2-1 victory after they ...Full Story »