Des Buckingham singled out Josh Murphy after League One Oxford saw off last year’s FA Cup giant-killers Grimsby 2-0 at the Kassam Stadium to reach the third round.Murphy made the first goal – converted by Marcus McGuane – after 11 minutes, with substitute Billy Bodin heading in the second from Cameron Brannagan’s cross 15 minutes from time to give Buckingham his first win...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray praised his side after they secured an FA Cup third-round tie for only the sixth time in their history with a 3-0 win over non-league Horsham.Horsham were reinstated into the second round after it was found League One Barnsley had fielded an ineligible player in the replay.But Luton loanee Dion Pereira bagged a second-half double in the space of 10 minutes before Omari Patr...Full Story »

Ipswich maintained their impressive home record in the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 victory over Coventry.George Hirst scored in the opening minutes and Wes Burns’ wonder-strike put the hosts 2-0 ahead at half-time.The visitors’ improved in the second half and missed the opportunity to narrow the gap when Matt Godden’s spot-kick cannoned off the underside of the bar, before ...Full Story »

Alex Moreno fired Aston Villa into the Europa Conference League knockout stages after a 2-1 win over Legia Warsaw.The defender’s first goal, on his first appearance of the season following a hamstring injury, sent Unai Emery’s side top of Group E.Moussa Diaby opened the scoring before Ernest Muci seized on Boubacar Kamara’s defensive gaffe to level.Victory came after Legia fans...Full Story »

Huddersfield manager Darren Moore hailed the improvements his side have made following the 2-1 win over Sunderland.The Terriers took the lead at the Stadium of Light from a set-piece as Michal Helik nodded home, but the Black Cats levelled through captain Luke O’Nien, who fired home from a free-kick.Delano Burgzorg found the winner with a tidy finish into the bottom corner to end a five-ga...Full Story »

Chelsea could be set to enter the running for the potential transfer of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi as Mauricio Pochettino is keen on some more proven Premier League players in his squad. This is according to Ben Jacobs as he spoke to CaughtOffside for his exclusive Daily Briefing column, with some internal debate likely to take place between Pochettino and members of the Blues board, wi...Full Story »

Mark Robins admitted Coventry still need to improve if they are to climb the Championship table following a 1-0 win over Plymouth.The Sky Blues’ second consecutive win came through record signing Haji Wright, who turned in Milan van Ewijk’s cutback with 15 minutes remaining.Argyle, who remain without an away win this season, left the CBS Arena furious after they believed the ball had...Full Story »

Defender Conor Masterson struck a late winner for Gillingham as they recorded a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon on a night disrupted by floodlight failure.Play was delayed for 23 minutes midway through the second half at the Priestfield Stadium and looked set to end in stalemate before Masterson’s intervention moved the Gills up to seventh in League Two.After an hour of tedium in Kent, Conn...Full Story »

Barrow made it five Sky Bet League Two wins in a row with a convincing 2-0 victory over Walsall at Holker Street.Goals from Ben Whitfield and Niall Canavan mean that Pete Wild’s side move into the automatic promotion places having extended their record unbeaten league run to 10 games.The Bluebirds opened the scoring after 10 minutes when Whitfield controlled the ball well on his thigh and ...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is attracting interest from the Saudi Pro League. The Dane is now in his second season with United, though has battled with niggling injury this term. Transfer expert Ekrem Konur is reporting Saudi clubs are in contact with Eriksen's minders ahead of the January market. And there is a belief United would be willing to sell for a fee of €2...Full Story »

PEP GUARDIOLA plans to sign Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco — then loan him out to his old pal Enzo Maresca at Leicester. Manchester City’s transfer team are closing in on a deal for the 19-year-old defender as they edge ahead of Brighton in the race to bring him to the Premier League. Manchester City are close to signing Valentin Barco Credit: Getty But boss Guardiola’...Full Story »

West Brom inflicted just a second Championship defeat of the season on Ipswich and became the first team to stop the Tractor Boys scoring in a league match as they ran out comfortable 2-0 winners.Darnell Furlong headed the hosts in front after just five minutes from Matt Phillips’ corner. Albion started the second half quickly, too, and doubled their advantage in the 47th minute through a ...Full Story »

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is still looking for answers to their penalty problem after Luis Palma missed from 12 yards in a 1-1 draw with Motherwell.The Hoops missed three penalties last season and Palma followed David Turnbull and Reo Hatate in missing from the spot since Rodgers returned.Turnbull did convert a penalty in the 86th minute after Palma went off, but Jonathan Obika headed ...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke praised his rapidly-improving Cheltenham side’s mentality as they upset high-flying Oxford with a 2-0 League One home success.Goals from Rob Street and Will Goodwin were enough to spoil Des Buckingham’s first match in charge of the promotion-chasing U’s, with both sides reduced to 10 men at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium.“I’m proud of everyone today, e...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson spoke of his pride after promotion-chasing Peterborough dismantled injury-ravaged Burton in a 4-0 Sky Bet League One rout.The Peterborough manager’s only frustration would have been that his team did not rack up a more emphatic scoreline as a host of other chances went begging in another dominant performance at London Road.First-half goals from Joel Randall and Ephron Mason...Full Story »

Stephen Kenny has admitted he does not expect to continue as Republic of Ireland manager when his future is decided next week.The 52-year-old’s current contract effectively ended with Tuesday night’s 1-1 friendly draw against New Zealand in Dublin and the Football Association of Ireland’s board will meet next week to decide whether to stick or twist.Public support for Kenny&rsq...Full Story »

Inter Miami's sporting director Chris Henderson revealed the latest update on Luis Suarez's rumored transfer to the Herons this Winter. WHAT HAPPENED?During Inter Miami's end of the year press conference, Henderson spoke on the possibility of bringing the Uruguayan stateside this winter. He admitted that the links to the club keep coming, but also addressed that he is still a Gremio player in...Full Story »

MO SALAH needed army protection from pitch invaders during Egypt’s win against Sierra Leone. Shocking scenes last night saw security staff throw punches at one fan who approached Liverpool’s winger, before tackling another who was wearing a Manchester City shirt. Mo Salah was bundled off the pitch by the army as pitch invaders clashed with security 🚨🎥| Liverpool’s Moha...Full Story »

Arsenal defender Ben White's new contract talks are on track. Gunners manager Mikel Arteta confirmed last week that negotiations with White's agents were underway. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is now reporting: "Understand negotiations between Arsenal and Ben White on new long term deal continue as feeling remains positive since day one. "It's not done yet but in progress, all parties ar...Full Story »

Manchester City have set their price for Joao Cancelo. The Portugal fullback is on a straight loan at Barcelona, where they're eager to keep hold of him. Sport says City are demanding €50m to sell - a price Barca regard as too steep. However, there is hope inside the Nou Camp that City will reconsider their valuation. Barca are putting to City a new proposal of another season-long lo...Full Story »