Crystal Palace may have answered some of their critics with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday but Patrick Vieira insisted he never had any doubts over the quality of his side.Having failed to register a single shot on target in their Boxing Day defeat to Fulham, Palace took control of this match with two first-half goals from set-pieces, both taken by Michael Olise and finished by Jordan Ayew...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira urged his Crystal Palace players to capitalise on their positive momentum after the Eagles sealed their third straight victory at Selhurst Park with a 1-0 win over Southampton.Odsonne Edouard slotted past Saints keeper Gavin Bazunu to break the deadlock late in the first half and it proved enough to hand the hosts all three points.Palace’s fourth win of the season was the fi...Full Story »

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has no fresh fitness concerns ahead of Saturday’s clash with Southampton at Selhurst Park.James McArthur, Chris Richards, Jack Butland and Nathan Ferguson remain unavailable as they continue to rehab their injuries.Palace will get a boost, however, with the return of Cheick Doucoure, who missed the Eagles’ loss to Everton to serve a one-game susp...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha’s contract talks are not troubling Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, who wants more consistency from his talismanic forward.Zaha, the Eagles’ top scorer, netted his fifth goal of the season in the 2-1 comeback win over Wolves which sealed Palace’s second successive victory at Selhurst Park.The Ivory Coast international’s five-year contract with Palace come...Full Story »

Carlisle are assessing the fitness of Omari Patrick as they prepare to welcome Doncaster to Brunton Park.The striker scored twice in a match-winning substitute turn against Hartlepool last weekend but was forced off with a hamstring injury late on.Fin Back also left the field with a tight hamstring and his absence would require a reshuffle in defence.Ryan Edmondson, Morgan Feeney and Ben Barclay...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira is convinced Eberechi Eze has not yet achieved his full potential for Crystal Palace after he lifted the Eagles to a 2-1 win over Leeds at Selhurst Park.The south London native, one of Palace’s most-touted players, has started all eight matches for Vieira so far this Premier League season.But Sunday’s strike was his first goal of the season, something Vieira chalk...Full Story »

Omari Patrick scored twice as Carlisle made it back-to-back away victories with a strong second-half comeback to win 3-1 at Hartlepool.They trailed at the break as Pools centre-back Alex Lacey cracked in via the underside of the bar from close range after the visitors were unable to clear their defensive lines on 43 minutes.Seven minutes into the second half, the Cumbrians levelled as midfielder...Full Story »

Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo, Liam Cooper, Luke Ayling and Junior Firpo are all in contention for Leeds’ home game against Aston Villa on Sunday.Bamford has only started two games this season due to injury and Rodrigo has recovered from a dislocated shoulder, while skipper Cooper (calf), Ayling and Firpo (both knee) are all hoping to make their first league starts.Adam Forshaw (ankle) and teen...Full Story »

Carlisle are hoping for some long-awaited good news on the injury front, with Morgan Feeney and Omari Patrick hopeful of returning to face Crewe.Feeney has missed the last two games with a hamstring complaint but could return at centre-half, while Patrick is also pushing for a place in attack.Fulham loanee Sonny Hilton is the latest absentee and faces two months out after damaging ankle ligament...Full Story »

Reading lost their 100 per cent home league record as they fell to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat to Sunderland.The Black Cats dominated most of the first half without creating too much until Patrick Roberts struck with two goals in as many minutes just before the interval.Jack Clarke effectively settled the issue in the 69th minute, latching onto a superb Dan Neil cross to slot home.Reading had won...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira insists he is not contemplating losing star man Wilfried Zaha before the transfer deadline.Zaha, who has been linked with London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal, emphasised his value to Palace with a stunning opener in Tuesday’s 1-1 Premier League draw with Brentford.The in-form forward has now hit four goals in as many games this term but was ultimately left ...Full Story »

Aidan Fitzpatrick scored the only goal of the game to send Partick Thistle into the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup with a 1-0 win.The home side dominated long periods of the all-Championship tie, but struggled to find the breakthrough at Firhill.Fitzpatrick finally broke the deadlock eight minutes from time with a glancing header from a Stevie Lawless cross.Arbroath rarely threatened a...Full Story »

Leeds will assess Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford ahead of Tuesday evening’s Premier League clash with Everton.Captain Cooper was not risked for Saturday’s 1-0 loss at Brighton following Achilles and calf issues, while forward Bamford has missed the past two league games because of an adductor injury but is “really close” to a return, according to manager Jesse Marsch.Ful...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira has told Odsonne Edouard to add more “bite” to his attacking threat to thrive at Crystal Palace.The 24-year-old fired a smart finish from Jeffrey Schlupp’s through-ball as Palace eased past Oxford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Edouard notched his first goal in 15 matches for the Eagles and boss Vieira told the former Celtic striker to keep grafting to ad...Full Story »

Leeds pair Patrick Bamford and Liam Cooper both face late fitness tests before Sunday’s home game against Chelsea.Bamford was forced out of last week’s 2-2 draw at Southampton due to a groin strain, while an Achilles problem has delayed skipper Cooper’s start to the season.Striker Joe Gelhardt is back in contention after missing out last week because of a dead leg, but Luke Ayl...Full Story »

Cheick Doucoure looks set to make his Premier League debut when Crystal Palace take on Arsenal in the season opener at Selhurst Park on Friday night.New signings Chris Richards and Malcolm Ebiowei could also feature for Patrick Vieira’s side.Defender James Tomkins is ruled out with a calf issue while midfielder James McArthur’s groin injury will keep him sidelined. Winger Michael Oli...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira is seen grabbing an Everton fan during the pitch invasion on Thursday night Incredible footage has emerged of Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira scuffling with a group of Everton supporters following the Toffees' 3-2 victory at Goodison Park on Thursday night. The Frenchman was walking across the pitch after the game before being mobbed by a number of manic fans, who had invaded...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira admitted Wilfried Zaha is a “target” but has to “manage the situation” better following the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.The contest saw Zaha react in animated fashion to some challenges made on him, including briefly squaring up to John McGinn and protesting to referee Chris Kavanagh.The Ivory Coast forward was taunted by Villa fans and at o...Full Story »

Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch has not ruled out a return to action for Patrick Bamford in Sunday’s home game against Brighton.Bamford, plagued by successive injuries this season, has been sidelined since March due to a foot injury, but is hoping to give Leeds’ survival bid a major boost.Luke Ayling and Dan James are both suspended, but Raphinha and Jack Harrison are available after b...Full Story »

Patrick Roberts’ stoppage-time strike earned Sunderland their place in the League One play-off final as a 1-1 draw at Hillsborough secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Sheffield Wednesday.Lee Gregory had put the hosts ahead on the night after 74 minutes, making it 1-1 overall and giving the Owls hope of reaching Wembley.But Roberts scored in the third of 10 minutes’ injury time to co...Full Story »