Swindon ended Northampton’s nine-game unbeaten run with a 2-1 victory at Sixfields in Sky Bet League Two.The Cobblers missed a number of good chances and they were ruthlessly punished by thumping finishes from Tyrese Shade and Marcel Lavinier either side of half-time.Northampton squandered two clear-cut chances to take the lead early on as Louis Appere was denied by a smart save from Solom...Full Story »

Sheffield United maintained the pace with Sky Bet Championship table-toppers Burnley with a 2-1 win at Blackpool.Paul Heckingbottom’s side made it an impressive fifth win on the spin to pile the pressure on Vincent Kompany’s league leaders ahead of their trip to Stoke on Friday night.Goals from Sander Berge and James McAtee did the damage and even Marvin Ekpiteta’s second-half ...Full Story »

Sunderland moved up into fourth in the Championship with a thumping 4-1 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium.Second-half goals from Ross Stewart, Patrick Roberts and Amad Diallo earned the visitors a fourth win in six games.Ellis Simms’ early opener had been cancelled out by Will Keane for the Latics, who slip to the bottom of the table after a third successive defeat.Former Sunderland man...Full Story »

Barcelona would be interested in signing Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko as a free agent in the summer if he does not sign a new contract. WHAT HAPPENED? The teenage striker's contract expires this summer and he has so far been unable to agree a new deal with the club. While Moukoko could still pen fresh terms, Barca will move for the youngster if he hits the open market in July, accord...Full Story »

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of 23-year-old winger Cody Gakpo for a fee thought to be worth up to £45m, with the Dutchman set to join the club officially on January 1st. The attacker, who can play anywhere across the front 3, caught the eye last season and had been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United over the summer transfer window. Since then, he has hit new heights, reco...Full Story »

Liam Fox expressed his delight after Dundee United beat fellow strugglers Ross County 3-0 at Tannadice – and then demanded even more from his players.The Tangerines’ head coach saw his side secure a vital cinch Premiership victory over the Staggies thanks to a Connor Randall own goal and two further efforts from Charlie Mulgrew and Craig Sibbald.The win sees United leapfrog bottom-si...Full Story »

Aaron Mooy’s first two goals for Celtic helped the cinch Premiership leaders to a 4-0 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road.Hibs made a positive start but the Australia midfielder fired the visitors into the lead from 12 yards in the 28th minute.Daizen Maeda missed a sitter before scoring a glorious effort in the 36th minute and Hibs missed two good chances before Mooy converted a penalty ...Full Story »

Dundee United secured a vital 3-0 cinch Premiership victory over fellow strugglers Ross County at Tannadice to lift themselves off the bottom of the table.The Tangerines took all three points thanks to a Connor Randall own goal, a Charlie Mulgrew header and a Craig Sibbald strike.The visitors finished the game with 10 men after Owura Edwards was sent off late on.The result sees United leapfrog t...Full Story »

Erling Haaland added two more goals to his season’s tally as Manchester City won 3-1 at Leeds to close the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal.Haaland struck twice in the second half against the team he supported as a boy due to his father Alf-Inge’s time as a player at Elland Road.The Leeds-born Norway striker notched his 25th and 26th goals in 20 appearances for City this season ...Full Story »

The attacking midfielder impressed for Argentina at the World Cup in Qatar. Alexis Mac Allister has been linked with a move away from Brighton Credit: Getty Mac Allister, 24, played a significant role as Lionel Messi and Co won the tournament - setting up Angel Di Maria's stunning goal in the final. The in-demand star is under contract at Brighton until 2025, with the South Coast side possess...Full Story »

The Toffees currently sit 17th in the Premier League, just one point above the relegation zone. Everton are interested in signing Elanga Credit: Getty Frank Lampard is understood to be eager to bolster his squad in January, but transfer funds will likely be limited due to the club's financial issues. According to The Athletic, Everton are expected to look into the loan market over the next fe...Full Story »

Liverpool are set to beat Manchester United to the £44 million ($53m) signing of PSV forward Cody Gakpo. GOAL reported earlier Monday of advanced talks Understood that fee (with add-ons) could rise to £44m PSV confirm agreement in place WHAT'S HAPPENING? Liverpool have beaten out top rivals to the World Cup star with the Netherlands, further fortifying an attack that can go t...Full Story »

THE World Cup's hottest fan has sent pulses raising once again with a stunning poolside Instagram post. Ex-Miss Croatia Ivana Knoll regularly wowed fans as she shot to fame with frequent snaps in Qatar. The 23-year-old stunned in a turquoise dress Her nation performed well at the tournament, reaching the semi-finals before they were beaten by winners Argentina. And the 23-year-old did her bi...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag expressed faith in the strikers he has at his disposal after watching Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial score in a comfortable victory over Nottingham Forest.Rashford continued his strong form by opening the scoring in the 19th minute, then teed up Martial for the second moments later, with Fred then sealing a 3-0 win with a late goal in the second half.Ten Hag is keen to strength...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.Rashford, fresh from an impressive World Cup campaign with England, scored the opener and made the second for Anthony Martial as United moved to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham.He was off the pitch by the time that Fred added late gloss t...Full Story »

Chelsea put their pre-World Cup blues behind them as England duo Raheem Sterling and Mason Mount starred in a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth.Graham Potter was in desperate need of a win following the three straight Premier League defeats which had left his side outside the top six at Christmas for only the second time in 22 seasons.But there were encouraging signs that Potter has put the six-week ...Full Story »

CHELSEA are considering a stunning move to sign Joao Felix on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Atletico Madrid forward, 23, has started just five of the Spanish giants' 13 league matches so far this season. Joao Felix impressed for Portugal at the World Cup He has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 games in all competitions. But he has struggled to l...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsene Wenger’s first trip back to the Emirates since leaving the club in 2018 was the first of many future visits by the former Arsenal boss.Wenger’s appearance capped a brilliant Boxing Day for the Gunners faithful who watched their side complete a 3-1 comeback to beat struggling West Ham.“There’s only one Arsene Wenger” erupted from the stands ...Full Story »

Neil Critchley extended his unbeaten start to life as QPR manager as his side made it four points from six with a scrappy goalless draw at Cardiff.Having ended an alarming run of six games without a victory in their 1-0 win at Preston in his first game in charge last week, QPR stayed on the fringes of the play-off places by taking a point on their travels.For Cardiff, it was another year without...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom talked up the importance of Wes Foderingham’s penalty save at the start of the second half which helped his side beat Coventry 3-1.After James McAtee had put the Blades ahead in the first half, Foderingham denied Viktor Gyokeres from 12 yards.Ciaran Clark then put Sheffield United 2-0 ahead four minutes later before substitute Tommy Doyle netted ...Full Story »