Ollie Watkins helped fire Aston Villa to a first European quarter-final since 1998 but gave his side and England an injury scare after limping off.Watkins, named in Gareth Southgate’s latest squad earlier on Thursday, headed Villa in front in the first half of a 4-0 Europa Conference League second-leg win over 10-man Ajax which sends them through to the last eight.But the striker limped of...Full Story »

Lorent Tolaj scored twice as 10-man Aldershot boosted their promotion hopes with a 4-1 win over Ebbsfleet in the Vanarama National League.The Shots were stunned by an early strike from Toby Edser, who put Ebbsfleet ahead after just four minutes, but Tolaj levelled and then put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time.James Daly added the third early in the second half but Aldershot were left a...Full Story »

Dajaune Brown’s late goal saw Gateshead edge out Dagenham & Redbridge 1-0 to boost their National League play-off push.Brown turned in Ben Worman’s cross from close range to win it in the 76th minute.It was harsh on Dagenham, who had been on top prior to the goal as James Montgomery kept Gateshead in the match.The goalkeeper denied Josh Rees one-on-one in the 69th minute and then...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?The Brazilian injured his leg in a late challenge on Darwin Nunez that gave away a penalty to the hosts, with Alexis Mac Allister stepping up to equalise from 12 yards. Ederson stayed on the pitch momentarily but was eventually forced off as Stefan Ortega replaced him 11 minutes into the second half. Now, according to Manchester Evening News, the Brazilian faces a spell of betwee...Full Story »

Chelsea's contract talks with Conor Gallagher have reportedly 'completely stalled' following the club's recent financial update. Recently announcing they have suffered losses worth just over £90 million between 2022-23 and over £120 million the year before, Chelsea must balance their books or risk facing Financial Fair Play (FFP) punishment (The Athletic). The Premier League's rule...Full Story »

Haji Wright scored twice as Coventry came from behind to beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road.The FA Cup quarter-finalists do not play another Championship fixture until March 29 and needed the three points to remain in the Championship play-off picture.United States international Wright converted a 40th-minute penalty to cancel out Ryan Porteous’ headed opener and then struck a composed 72nd...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery knows his side survived a scare in their goalless draw at Ajax in their last-16 Europa Conference League first-leg tie.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended 0-0.But Emery’s men will now be confident of winning nex...Full Story »

Aston Villa survived a testing assignment at Ajax as they drew 0-0 in the first leg of the Europa Conference League last-16 in Amsterdam.Villa were second best throughout the night at the Johan Cruijff ArenA but the Dutch giants, led by England international Jordan Henderson, could not make their advantage count as it ended goalless.They were reliant on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to produce an...Full Story »

Arsenal management are drawing up major sale plans for the summer market. That's according to The Athletic's David Ornstein. In a Q&A, Ornstein reported: "You could envisage Aaron Ramsdale, Kieran Tierney, Nuno Tavares, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah all being looked at by suitors. "I expect a really busy summer at the Emirates." It's been suggested Arsenal mu...Full Story »

Teenage substitute Dajaune Brown struck a last-gasp equaliser to earn Gateshead a 1-1 draw at Boreham Wood in the Vanarama National League.The 18-year-old, on loan from Derby, picked an opportune moment to register his first senior goal by pouncing six minutes minutes into added time.Play-off hopefuls Gateshead looked set to slip to a frustrating defeat after Kabongo Tshimanga put the 15th-place...Full Story »

Premier League interest in Ajax goalkeeper Diant Ramaj is growing. Arsenal have been watching Ramaj since the New Year as they prepare to lose Aaron Ramsdale at the end of the season. Now BILD's Christian Falk reports that Manchester United and Chelsea are also showing interest in Ramaj. The 22-year-old has a contract until the summer of 2028. All three Premier League clubs see Ramaj as a ...Full Story »

WAYNE Rooney has revealed the major role he played in his wife's Wagatha Christie trial. The case dates back to 2019 after Coleen Rooney alleged Rebekah Vardy had leaked stories about her private life to the press. Wayne Rooney, mocked up as a lawyer, after he revealed he applied to study law The England legend was a regular at the High Court during the case Credit: Getty Images - Getty Vard...Full Story »

Arsenal are considering the sale of Jakob Kiwior this summer. Kiwior, says the London Evening Standard, could be cashed in to make room for Jorrel Hato. The Gunners are chasing a deal for the Ajax defender and are considering the sale of the Poland international. At Arsenal, they see Hato as a potential partner for Jurrien Timber. Hato plays as a left-sided central defender or left back an...Full Story »

Haji Wright’s quickfire double earned Coventry a comeback 2-1 victory over Millwall that lifted them back into the play-off places in the Championship.The USA international scored twice in three minutes after youngster Romain Esse had struck on what was just his second league start to put the struggling Lions ahead at the Coventry Building Society Arena.The win moved the Sky Blues up four ...Full Story »

Promotion-chasing Bromley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 Vanarama National League draw at Aldershot.Jack Barham fired into the side netting early on before Lorent Tolaj collected a through ball from Josh Stokes and converted at the second time of asking 10 minutes before half-time.Callum Reynolds equalised for the visitors just before the hour mark, netting after Louis Dennis’ strike h...Full Story »

The wife of Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof posted snazzy snaps - one bra-less in a stripey outfit, another in a long dress - as she returned to England after a week on holiday and away from social media. Maja Nilsson Lindelof wowed fans with this look Credit: Instagram @majanilssonlindelof Unfortunately for Victor Lindelof, Man Utd's form hasn't been as bright as his top in this sn...Full Story »

The Red Devils are still hoping to bring in another forward before the end of the month as the Dutch coach looks to his former club Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly targeting Ajax attacker Brian Brobbey in the last days of the January transfer window. Brobbey was strongly linked to United in the summer and the 21-year-old is understood to still be on the Red Devils' radar...Full Story »

Ajax have completed the signing of Jordan Henderson from Al-Ettifaq. The former Liverpool captain joined the Saudis only in August, but has been released from his contract to join the Dutch giants. "I'm sad to say that I will be leaving Al Ettifaq with immediate effect," Henderson wrote on social media. "It wasn't an easy decision but one that I feel is best for me and my family. "I want t...Full Story »

Manchester United and Arsenal are both looking at Ajax forward Brian Brobbey to bolster their attacking options, the Daily Mirror reports. United manager Erik ten Hag handed an 18-year-old Brobbey his first-team debut at Ajax in 2020 during his time in charge of the Amsterdam club, and the striker went on to score six goals in 19 appearances that season before joining RB Leipzig the following...Full Story »

Ajax are interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq, sources have told ESPN, but face competition from the Premier League and the Bundesliga for the England midfielder's signature. Former Liverpool captain Henderson, who left Anfield last summer, is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League only months after moving to Saudi Arabia as part of an exodus of high-profile names to ...Full Story »