Pep Guardiola could not find fault with Manchester City’s performance despite tasting defeat in the Carabao Cup for the first time in five years.Holders City, who had won this competition the previous four seasons, finally lost their grip on the trophy as they were beaten 5-3 on penalties by West Ham following a goalless draw at the London Stadium.Phil Foden’s missed penalty proved d...Full Story »

Carabao Cup specialists Takumi Minamino and Divock Origi fired Liverpool into the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Preston but not before the Championship side threatened a major upset at Deepdale.Memories of Sunday’s 5-0 destruction of Manchester United were fresh in the minds of the travelling Liverpool support but there were few traces on the pitch as Jurgen Klopp changed all 11 playe...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho has failed to have an impact at Manchester United following his £73million summer switch from Borussia Dortmund - and has been slammed for his poor form by German media Jadon Sancho's Manchester United form has been slammed by German media following his decision to leave Borussia Dortmund to try and further his career in the Premier League. The 21-year-old enjoyed three and a...Full Story »

Ronaldinho and Messi Pep Guardiola may have jettisoned Ronaldinho out of Barcelona rather quicker than anyone would have predicted, yet the Brazilian had a profound impact on the formative years of Lionel Messi and the pair enjoyed an emotional reunion recently. Meeting together ahead of PSG's Champions League match with RB Leipzig, the two former teammates were reunited at the Parc des Prince...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has backed Eddie Nketiah to become a “top, top player” and is hoping that will be at Arsenal after he struck in the Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Leeds.The Gunners secured a 2-0 victory as Calum Chambers scored just 21 seconds after coming off the bench before former Leeds loanee Nketiah tapped in.It was just the 22-year-old’s second appearance of the season, h...Full Story »

West Ham are set to be without Vladimir Coufal for the Carabao Cup visit of holders Manchester City.Coufal is unlikely to be risked as he recovers from a groin injury so Ben Johnson or Ryan Fredericks will deputise at right-back.Club captain Mark Noble, wing-back Arthur Masuaku and forward Andriy Yarmolenko will be pushing for starts with boss David Moyes rotating his squad.Manchester City will ...Full Story »

Chelsea legend John Terry took a cheeky dig at his wife Toni after she shared a photo showing off her abs while wearing a bikini. Terry, who is currently without a job in football, is making the most of the time off as he and Toni have jetted away to Turkey together. The holiday has given his 40-year-old wife the perfect excuse to show off the results of her regular gym sessions to her more th...Full Story »

Former Barcelona technical secretary Andre Cury has branded Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. a Barcelona fan, but unearthed messages from his Los Blancos signing appear to contradict the claims. Vinicius' labelling as a Barcelona fan comes after he turned down a transfer to the Catalan side back in 2017 when he instead moved from Flamengo to Real Madrid. In a documentary released last year, Vinici...Full Story »

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is not interested in managing Manchester United should the Premier League side move on from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, sources have told ESPN. Often tipped to be a viable candidate for the Old Trafford bench in case of the departure of Solskjaer, Zidane is not a rush to return to managing and is waiting for the right opportunity to emerge. Sources have tol...Full Story »

Chelsea's contract standoff with Andreas Christensen could come back to bite them. The two parties have not been in contact over a new deal since August, Goal has revealed. The 25-year-old will be free to speak with foreign clubs on January 1. Given Christensen is enjoying career best form, it is likely a number of suitors will be calling his agent in the winter. The Dane wants to remain i...Full Story »

Rudiger in talks with Man City, Tottenham and Juventus Antonio Rudiger is negotiating with Manchester City, Tottenham and Juventus, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Chelsea defender's contract expires at the end of the season and clubs are lining up to sign him, with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also interested. Man City to move for Zakaria Manchester City are planning a move fo...Full Story »

Wanda Nara and Mauro Icardi's soap opera isn't showing any signs of slowing down, following the Paris Saint-Germain forward's alleged affair with China Suarez. The love triangle keeps throwing out new developments and the married couple have come out with another overnight on Friday. The PSG forward appeared to be in a position where he considered the matter settled, but he has set things off...Full Story »

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said fear is "a positive feeling" ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at Camp Nou, contradicting the thoughts of Barcelona counterpart Ronald Koeman The Barca boss had told a news conference earlier on Saturday that his team would play "without fear" in the LaLiga clash. Madrid got their season back on track with a 5-0 away Champions League victory at Shakhtar Do...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed Phil Foden after he starred in Manchester City’s win at Brighton which took them back to second in the Premier League.The England international scored twice in a dominant first-half display at the AMEX Stadium after the recalled Ilkay Gundogan had broken the deadlock.Brighton responded well after the break and deserved more than their consolation from the penalty spot ...Full Story »

Johnnie Jackson has confirmed his desire to manage Charlton on a permanent basis after leading the Addicks to a 1-0 win at Sunderland.Jackson was appointed caretaker boss on Thursday following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins, with the club languishing in the League One relegation zone.The 39-year-old made more than 250 appearances for Charlton during his playing career, and would love the opportun...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior branded Coventry “the best team we’ve played this season” after the Rams became the first side to stop the Sky Blues winning at home in the Championship.Graeme Shinnie’s rasping half-volley 12 minutes from time cancelled out the returning Matty Godden’s first-half penalty.It was the Rams’ fourth draw on the bounce followin...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Tam Courts lavished praise on Charlie Mulgrew and did not rule out a Scotland recall for the veteran.The 35-year-old was the provider as Ryan Edwards opened the scoring in a 2-1 win against Motherwell at Tannadice with a sublime piece of skill and cross before netting what proved to be the winner after the Steelmen had equalised through Tony Watt.Tangerines boss Courts admits ...Full Story »

Manager Claudio Ranieri was blown away as his Watford side scored four goals in 12 minutes to come from behind and win 5-2 at Everton.The Hornets’ maiden victory at Goodison Park – and Ranieri’s first in charge of the club – came in stunning fashion as Joshua King scored a hat-trick on his return to Everton, where he played 11 times without a goal last season before leavi...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted to win one for the fans as Blackpool earned Lancashire bragging rights with a 2-0 victory over Preston.Keshi Anderson opened the scoring in slightly fortuitous fashion after 27 minutes as his shot found the bottom corner when the ball cannoned off his standing leg before Gary Madine finished smartly a little over 20 minutes from time to seal the three points.Blackpoo...Full Story »

West Brom swept aside Bristol City with a comfortable 3-0 victory to return to the Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion places in a much-delayed game at The Hawthorns.Jordan Hugill, Kyle Bartley and Karlan Grant punished woeful defending from Bristol City but four delays – two for medical emergencies after a supporter from each team was carried away in unrelated incidents and two for i...Full Story »