Sheffield United have no immediate plans to sack Paul Heckingbottom after the club suffered their heaviest league defeat when they were hammered 8-0 by Newcastle.The Blades were put to the sword by a rampant Newcastle to go six games without a win on their Premier League return, but Heckingbottom’s job is currently safe, the PA news agency understands.There has been speculation linking for...Full Story »

Rangers manager Michael Beale admitted his team “got away with one” after edging past Motherwell at Ibrox.A 24th-minute goal from Cyriel Dessers proved enough to make it three wins and clean sheets in a row and send Rangers above their opponents into third place in the cinch Premiership.But there were jeers at the final whistle and Beale made it clear to his players they needed to do...Full Story »

Newcastle completed the Sheffield double in style as they equalled their biggest win of the Premier League era at Sheffield United, whose difficult week ended in an embarrassing 8-0 defeat.The Blades, who paid tribute before kick-off to women’s player Maddy Cusack following her death aged just 27 this week, endured a chastening afternoon on the pitch at Bramall Lane.The Magpies hit Sheffie...Full Story »

Mauricio Pochettino said his Chelsea players need to grow up as a team after they were beaten 1-0 at Stamford Bridge by Aston Villa to fall to their third loss of the season.The game turned with the sending off of Chelsea’s Malo Gusto after 58 minutes when the score was still 0-0. His challenge on Lucas Digne was late and caught the Villa defender on the ankle, and after a pitchside VAR re...Full Story »

A first-half goal from Cyriel Dessers proved enough for Rangers to see off Motherwell 1-0 but the Steelmen did not relinquish their long unbeaten record on the road without a major fight.Dessers netted against the run of play in the 24th minute when he diverted Rabbi Matondo’s strike past Liam Kelly.Rangers had chances to extend their lead but there were several anxious moments for the Ibr...Full Story »

Darwin Nunez’s evolution into a genuine number nine for Liverpool continues as his brilliant fourth goal of the season proved vital in securing a 3-1 home victory over West Ham.The Uruguay international scored in back-to-back games for the first time since February as Jurgen Klopp’s side made it five successive Premier League wins to move into outright second spot, behind champions M...Full Story »

Chelsea went down to a third Premier League defeat of the season as Aston Villa won 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after Malo Gusto was shown a second-half red card.Villa broke away and scored through Ollie Watkins 17 minutes from the end, and though the 10 men laboured gainfully to get back into the game their goalless run in the league under Mauricio Pochettino stretched to three matches as they remai...Full Story »

The Italian sports presenter has gathered a sizeable fanbase on social media. Kristel Talamonti posted this snap of herself working at San SiroKristel can regularly be seen working around the grounds in ItalyThe popular host works for Sportitalia Kristel can be seen working on Italian football for Sportitalia. And she loves to share photos from on set to her social media account. In her late...Full Story »

Frenkie de Jong could be out until November after sustaining an injury during Barcelona's 3-2 win against Celta Vigo on Saturday. Barca win from two goals down De Jong suffers first-half injury Could be out until November WHAT HAPPENED? The Dutch international had to be substituted shortly after the half-hour mark due to an ankle problem. A report from SPORT suggests that the situation m...Full Story »

The PSG forward, 26, only moved to the Ligue 1 giants in the summer from Barcelona. PSG are reportedly considering cutting their losses with Ousmane Dembele Credit: Rex However, he has failed to set the world alight in his first five games - failing to score for Luis Enrique's men. That has prompted PSG to consider cutting their losses, according to the Daily Mirror. A loan deal in January h...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag praised “massively important” Jonny Evans after the defender was drafted into the starting line-up and helped Manchester United to a 1-0 victory against Burnley.The 35-year-old made his first start for the club since 2015 and, as well as helping secure a much-needed clean sheet, set up Bruno Fernandes for the only goal after having an earlier header ruled out.Evans re-si...Full Story »

Dominic Calvert-Lewin took a swipe at the Everton boo boys after marking his return from injury with a goal in the 3-1 win at Brentford.The England striker was jeered by some fans after he went off with a fractured cheekbone during the 4-0 defeat at Aston Villa at the start of the season.But he showed the Toffees what they have been missing by climbing off the bench to wrap up their first win of...Full Story »

Doncaster boss Grant McCann believes his side are only getting better after making it back-to-back wins with the 2-1 triumph over high-flying Gillingham.Two excellent strikes from Ben Close, including an 87th-minute winner, saw Rovers collect their first home league triumph of the campaign, a week on from finally picking up a maiden victory at Forest Green.And McCann feels his side are firmly he...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson believes Jamie Vardy’s winning mentality at the latter stages of his career is something that should be recognised.Vardy, 36, made sure there would be no celebration for Pearson, who made his first return to Leicester City since being sacked in 2015.The Leicester striker scored from the penalty spot in the 67th minute, after Wilfred Ndidi had been brought...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Steve Evans was thrilled to see Elliott List bag a brace in a comfortable 3-0 win at managerless Cheltenham Town.The former Gillingham forward missed a year of action after suffering an ACL injury at the start of last season.He came off the bench in the 57th minute and added to Jordan Roberts’ first-half strike for Boro, leaving bottom side Cheltenham still without a league ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday manager Xisco Munoz pleaded for unity at the struggling Championship club after fans turned on him during a 3-0 defeat at Swansea.The winless Owls were brushed aside by their fellow strugglers in south Wales to the disgust of a large travelling contingent who called for Spaniard Munoz to go.Wednesday offered little all afternoon, with a first-half Jamal Lowe penalty and later...Full Story »

Mansfield manager Nigel Clough praised his side’s patience as they moved up into third place with a 1-0 home win over Barrow.Stags are the only EFL side unbeaten this season in all competitions but were made to sweat until Ollie Clarke drilled in the 72nd-minute winner.A red card in the 84th minute Junior Tiensia then sealed the Bluebirds’ fate.“We needed that win,” said ...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admitted he “feels sorry” for referees challenged with incorporating a host of new Premier League rules and regulations implemented before the start of this season.The 76-year-old returned to the dugout at Selhurst Park after illness caused him to miss last weekend’s trip to Villa Park, and disagreed with Fulham boss Marco Silva that the Cottager...Full Story »

Andy Cook scored a hat-trick as he spearheaded Bradford to a first away win of the season with a 4-1 victory at Newport.The 32-year-old striker, whose 31 goals last season enabled the Yorkshiremen to reach the play-offs, had not scored in his previous six outings this season, but grabbed two in the first half and then bagged his hat-trick in stoppage time.It was a win that moved Mark Hughes&rsqu...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens acknowledged his side were made to battle hard before emerging with a 1-0 home win over Shrewsbury.Orient recorded their third league win of the season to leapfrog their opponents and move into 15th place in League One thanks to a fourth goal of the season from striker Ruel Sotiriou.The visitors had made the early running with O’s goalkeeper Sol Brynn prod...Full Story »