Following a recent outbreak of Covid-19 within the Liverpool squad which has gotten worse, the Carabao Cup semi-final fixture against Arsenal on Thursday could be postponed Liverpool want their Carabao Cup semi-final with Arsenal postponed after a Covid outbreak at the club. The Reds have confirmed that they’ve formally requested that the EFL delay the first leg of the last-four tie whic...Full Story »

Former Juventus midfielder Massimo Mauro says Alvaro Morata should be allowed to leave this month. Talks are at an advanced stage for Barcelona to takeover the loan of the Atletico Madrid striker. Mauro said, "In principle those who don't want to stay should be shown the door, Juventus only deserve players who are willing to throw themselves into the fire for the shirt and Turin is the best ...Full Story »

Federico Bernardeschi insists he wants to stay with Juventus. The midfielder's deal expires in June. “We are open to dialogue and my agent will meet with Juve," Bernardeschi told DAZN. “I do want to remain at Juventus, then obviously you need two to reach an agreement. It's like a marriage. “There is a tradition in the locker room where whoever renews their contract pays ...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez blamed more errors for their 3-2 defeat at home to Brighton but insisted it was not the time “to point fingers”.Brighton were 2-0 up in 21 minutes through goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Dan Burn and, while Everton academy graduate Anthony Gordon scored his first goals for the club, Mac Allister’s second sandwiched between them was enough for t...Full Story »

Tony Mowbray described the officiating at Ewood Park as “embarrassing” after Blackburn’s six-match winning streak came to an end following a goalless draw with Huddersfield.Nullified by the Terriers’ defensive solidarity, Rovers were restricted to few chances, with Reda Khadra’s strike against the frame of the goal the closest they came.Mowbray was incensed that ref...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard was left scratching his head at how Aston Villa came away from Brentford empty-handed.Villa were leading through an early Danny Ings goal, but a stunner from Yoane Wissa pulled Brentford level and a first senior goal from Mads Roerslev secured a 2-1 win for the hosts.“I couldn’t believe we were level at half-time because the performance was really strong,” said G...Full Story »

Manchester United could boost their chances of winning silverware during the tenure of by bringing in a new striker during the January transfer window. Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo, who has managed 14 goals in all competitions so far this season, no United player has managed to hit the back of the net on more than five occasions. Although Ralf Rangnick has been focused on organising a team tha...Full Story »

Gillingham manager Steve Evans was delighted with how his team performed during their goalless draw at MK Dons despite a lack of preparation time.The third-from-bottom Gills had not played for three weeks prior to their trip to Stadium MK and had little time at the training ground since regrouping, following a Covid-19 outbreak at the club.Nevertheless, they defended doggedly and threatened spor...Full Story »

Kane Hemmings scored a spectacular goal as Burton cruised to a 4-1 win over struggling Crewe.Albion grabbed the lead on six minutes with Harry Chapman, on loan from Blackburn, slotting home with a composed finish after latching onto Cameron Borthwick-Jackson’s pass and bursting into the area.Crewe hit back on 18 minutes, Tom Lowery thundering home a rising 25-yard drive to equalise.But it ...Full Story »

Steven Fletcher and Tom Ince will be hoping to start for Stoke against Preston.Fletcher, who suffered badly with coronavirus, and Ince both came off the bench during the 2-1 defeat to Derby in midweek and could be handed a starting shirt by Michael O’Neill.O’Neill will assess his squad after Thursday’s game with the Rams, which was their first since December 11 after a number o...Full Story »

Cambridge boss Mark Bonner says there will be an “unpredictability” about his side against Portsmouth.The U’s return to action for the first time since a coronavirus outbreak saw their last two games called off.Bonner says there will be some doubt about his team given the different stages of recovery his squad are in.Bonner told the Cambridge News: “The game will be on fr...Full Story »

EVERTON “read the riot act” to goalie Jordan Pickford over his wife’s apparent anti-vax messages on social media. The England keeper is among football stars who have been blasted after loved ones shared conspiracy content around critical jabs. Megan has told Wags she is angry that a family member has been threatened with the sack by the NHS if they don’t get jabbed Fed...Full Story »

  Aymeric Laporte AFP Barcelona have been linked in the English press with a move for another Spain international from Manchester City, as they appear to be keen on Aymeric Laporte. The Catalans have already secured the signing of Ferran Torres yet haven't taken their eyes off the Citizens' squad, although a deal for the former Athletic Club defender would be likely pursued with a view t...Full Story »

Swindon will continue to be without captain Dion Conroy when Northampton visit the County Ground on New Year’s Day.The centre-half was sent off after the final whistle for dissent in the 2-0 defeat to Barrow earlier this month and serves the second game of a two-match ban.Town head coach Ben Garner will hope to have defender Romoney Crichlow and midfielder Alex Gilbert back in the mix agai...Full Story »

Reece James’ hamstring injury will hand Chelsea a major wing-back problem in Sunday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.The England right wing-back faces an extended spell on the sidelines after damaging his hamstring in Wednesday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Brighton.Chelsea were already without left wing-back Ben Chilwell, who is out for the season with knee trouble, but ...Full Story »

Sutton remain without captain Craig Eastmond for the visit of Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.Midfielder Eastmond completes a three-game ban after being sent off during the 3-2 loss to Newport on December 7.Dutch winger Enzio Boldewijn will be assessed having suffered a hip problem in last week’s Surrey Senior Cup clash with non-league Sheerwater.Midfielder Kenny Davis, who has missed his sid...Full Story »

Blackpool will again be without Jordan Gabriel when they take on Hull at Bloomfield Road on New Year’s Day.The defender completes a two-match suspension following his red card in the 3-2 Boxing Day defeat at Huddersfield.Midfielder Sonny Carey has been ruled out for a number of weeks having suffered a fractured metatarsal in that game.The Seasiders’ lengthy list of absentees due to i...Full Story »

Word stemming from the Spanish media on Thursday evening points towards another January addition to the frontline of La Liga giants FC Barcelona inching closer to completion. Torres secured The subject of transfers has of course taken its place front and centre when it comes to developments at the Camp Nou over recent weeks. This comes as new boss Xavi Hernandez prepares for his first oppor...Full Story »

Scunthorpe forward Ryan Loft is likely to start Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two clash with fellow strugglers Carlisle following his match-winning cameo on Boxing Day.Loft – a former Carlisle loanee – came off the bench to score twice and provide an assist as the Iron picked up only a third win of the season by beating bottom club Oldham 3-1.Midfielder Alex Kenyon overcame a groin...Full Story »

MK Dons could name an unchanged team for their clash with struggling Gillingham on Saturday.On-loan Tottenham striker Troy Parrott, who came off the bench against Lincoln on Boxing Day and helped turn the match in the Dons’ favour, will hope to return to the starting line-up.After the frustration of seeing Wednesday’s clash with Cheltenham postponed following a Covid-19 outbreak in t...Full Story »