Thomas Frank had flashbacks to a Carabao Cup nightmare after Brentford squeezed past Sheffield Wednesday on penalties to reach the quarter-finals.The Bees have enjoyed success in this competition, having reached the last eight in three of the last five years and the semi-finals in 2021.But they also suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat at home to League Two Gillingham following a 1-1 draw two sea...Full Story »

THE TRIAL of a TV model accused of making a false rape claim against AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez was suspended today after a no-show by her lawyer. Luisa Kremleva’s brief called in sick at the last minute, alleging a “medical emergency”, ahead of her court appearance in Malaga after public prosecutors demanded a two-year prison sentence on conviction. The trial of TV mod...Full Story »

Former England boss Gareth Southgate is set to receive a knighthood after being cleared over a controversial tax scheme. The 54-year-old reached two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final while in charge of the Three Lions and was set to be knighted back in 2020. However, the plans were halted after it became clear Southgate was on a 'tax risk' list due to a series of film inve...Full Story »

SNOOP DOGG wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic. The millionaire rapper has been inspired by the recent success of Wrexham under their Hollywood owners. Snoop Dogg wants to invest in Scottish champions Celtic Club mascot Hoopy the Hound is a key factor in Snoop's desire to invest in the Bhoys Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the Red Dragons in 2020 and have since transf...Full Story »

Arsenal and Aston Villa looking to sign Barcelona's Ferran Torres Barcelona attacker Ferran Torres has apparently generated interest from two Premier League clubs ahead of the January transfer window. Aston Villa and Arsenal are both said to be interested in a winter deal for the ex-Manchester City man, with both Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery believing that he can slot into their systems. Barce...Full Story »

Jamie Carragher has accused Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta of 'morphing into a Jose Mourinho type of manager'. Carragher's comments came after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Premier League title rivals Liverpool. The Gunners twice took the lead in the first half at the Emirates Stadium, with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scoring either side of Virgil van Dijk's equaliser. However, Arsenal took their foot ...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side’s battling qualities after seeing them recover from two goals down to take a point in a 3-3 draw with Middlesbrough.But he acknowledged there was work to do at the other end of the pitch as he picked through the bones of a pulsating encounter at Carrow Road.“In the past two games I have been so impressed with the fight the lads...Full Story »

Mohamed Salah scored in the 81st minute to rescue a 2-2 draw for Liverpool against Arsenal in a pulsating Premier League encounter at the Emirates.Bukayo Saka, absent from Arsenal’s last two games with a hamstring injury, scored the opener after just nine minutes before Virgil van Dijk hauled Liverpool level.Mikel Merino then restored his side’s lead only for Salah to convert Darwin ...Full Story »

Rangers put their fans through the wringer again before running out 2-1 winners against a spirited St Mirren side in the William Hill Premiership at Ibrox.After recovering from last week’s defeat at Kilmarnock with a convincing 4-0 Europa League win over Romanian side FCSB in Govan on Thursday, Philippe Clement’s side, with captain James Tavernier starting on the bench, could not fin...Full Story »

Jimmy Thelin is hoping another pumped-up Pittodrie crowd can help keep the Aberdeen bandwagon rolling against bitter rivals Rangers on Wednesday.The Dons’ remarkable start to the season continued in front of a full house in the Granite City on Saturday evening as they eked out a 1-0 win over Dundee United, with substitute Peter Ambrose scoring the only goal in the 84th minute.Thelin’...Full Story »

Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing the Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler. The 19-year-old Turkish international has struggled for regular game time at the Spanish club and he needs to play more often in order to continue his development. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him at this stage of his career. According to Fichajes, the two English clu...Full Story »

DAVID BECKHAM kissed daughter Harper on her cheek during Inter Miami's game against Atlanta United. Wife Victoria and son Cruz were also in attendance at the Chase Stadium. David Beckham kissed daughter Harper on the cheek before kick-off Credit: AP Victoria Beckham also turned up for the crunch clash Credit: AFP It was a big occasion for the Beckhams' with Inter Miami competing in the MLS C...Full Story »

LAURA WOODS has claimed Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals this season. The TNT Sports host has also admitted the Gunners "don't look the part" amid their poor disciplinary record this season. Laura Woods has admitted Arsenal are not Manchester City's main title rivals Credit: Rex Mikel Arteta's side have already had three red cards in eight Premier League matches so far this...Full Story »

The 25-year-old joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan after a failed summer exit from Napoli caused an awkward situation between player, squad and manager, Antonio Conte. Netting three league goals in his first four appearances, the forward has hit the ground running in Turkey. Although he will return to Italy at the end of the season, Osimhen, whose Napoli contract expires in 2026, will ...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL are eyeing up Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush to be their new Egyptian king. With Mo Salah yet to extend his contract, the Reds have upped their interest in his international team-mate Marmoush. Liverpool want to sign Omar Marmous Credit: AFP According to reports in Germany, Eintracht have told Liverpool they will want £50million. Salah, 32, is into the final year of...Full Story »

Ian Holloway cajoled his 10-man Swindon side to an unlikely last-gasp 1-1 draw against Gillingham after an energetic display bouncing between seats in the main stand.Holloway officially takes charge on Monday after Town sacked Mark Kennedy earlier in the week, but saw his new charges get off to the rockiest of starts when Grant Hall was dismissed in the ninth minute before Tim Dieng’s open...Full Story »

Dundee boss Tony Docherty does not see the point in having VAR if it cannot help officials reach the correct decision.The Dark Blues took the lead against St Johnstone at Dens Park thanks to a Simon Murray goal, with Saints equalising through sub Graham Carey.As the clock edged into the 90th minute, St Johnstone skipper Nicky Clark bundled home from close range for a dramatic late winner.However...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery thought his side deserved to win after Bournemouth’s Evanilson snatched a late equaliser in a 1-1 home draw.It is the second time Villa have dropped points in the league immediately after their European exploits.This time Ross Barkley’s 76th-minute strike looked like it would hand Villa maximum points until Evanilson levelled.The hosts were denied an opene...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke believes it was a “good response” from his players after they beat Shrewsbury 2-0.The Tykes had only won once in their previous six games before coming to Shropshire, having drawn 2-2 with Charlton on Tuesday night.Barnsley opened the scoring just before half-time through Jonathan Russell’s superb strike. Max Watters added a second when he slotted h...Full Story »

Paul Warne hopes Dajaune Brown’s first Derby goal is “one of many” after the 19-year-old scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Hull at Pride Park.Brown came off the bench to draw Derby level after 66 minutes as he looped a header over Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur after Xavier Simons opened the scoring for the visitors in the 57th minute with a superb low effort from distanc...Full Story »