Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder could retain the starting line-up that thrashed Peterborough for Wednesday’s clash against Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham.With the exception of midfielder Martin Payero, who is close to returning from an ankle injury, Wilder effectively has a fully fit squad at his disposal.Possible options include a recall for Wales international Neil Taylor, who did n...Full Story »

Daryl Dike remains out for West Brom as they prepare to welcome Bournemouth.The striker has been sidelined since January with a hamstring injury and suffered a blow in his recovery with a tendon problem now likely to rule him out for the rest of the season.Matt Phillips is currently out with a foot injury and has not played for the Baggies since January.Kean Bryan is out with a serious knee inju...Full Story »

Lewis Grabban hopes to make his first start since January as Nottingham Forest seek to maintain their Sky Bet Championship promotion push at home to Coventry.Grabban spent two months out with an ankle problem before returning as a second-half substitute in Saturday’s 4-1 win at Blackpool.But boss Steve Cooper has other striking options in Keinan Davis and Sam Surridge, who was on the score...Full Story »

Reading will be without Andy Rinomhota and Yakou Meite for their clash with Stoke.Rinomhota is out with a knee injury and Meite is sidelined with an ankle problem.John Swift started in their absence at Oakwell and could line-up again against the Potters.Stoke loanee Tom Ince will also be unavailable for the Royals.Lewis Baker could feature for Stoke ahead of the trip to Berkshire.Assistant manag...Full Story »

Sheffield United will be without captain and top scorer Billy Sharp for Tuesday’s Championship clash with QPR.Sharp remains sidelined with a hamstring injury he sustained before the international break but Oli McBurnie, who also missed out against Stoke, could be fit to return.Rhian Brewster, Jayden Bogle and Chris Basham are still out but Filip Uremovic could be in line to make his debut ...Full Story »

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte hopes the club can keep Harry Kane satisfied after his striker put in another standout display in the 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle.The England captain did not score, but notched another assist and again showcased his exquisite passing range as Spurs enhanced their top-four chances in the Premier League.After falling behind to Fabian Schar’s first-half free-kick, ...Full Story »

Paul Warne revealed one final, desperate roll of the dice rescued Rotherham in their 4-2 EFL Trophy triumph over Sutton at Wembley.Frazzled Millers boss Warne likened a last-gasp switch of formation to betting his side’s full stake on one hand, before Jordi Osei-Tutu’s strike in the sixth minute of added time forced extra time.Sky Bet League Two side Sutton had proved by far the calm...Full Story »

West Brom manager Steve Bruce labelled his side’s performance as unacceptable after they fell to a 1-0 defeat to rivals Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Lyle Taylor’s fourth goal since arriving at the club was the difference in the 67th minute after Conor Townsend was penalised for handball.Albion failed to register a shot on target all game and now face a large task of reaching the p...Full Story »

Tottenham moved into the top four of the Premier League with a statement 5-1 win over Newcastle which piles the pressure on north London rivals Arsenal.After falling behind to Fabian Schar’s first-half free-kick, goals from Ben Davies, Matt Doherty, Son Heung-min, Emerson Royal and Steven Bergwijn moved them above the Gunners in the table on goal difference.Mikel Arteta’s men will re...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland forward Chiedozie Ogbene’s extra-time drive shattered Sutton’s Wembley hopes to seal edgy Rotherham a 4-2 Papa John’s Trophy triumph.League Two newcomers Sutton were mere moments from a breakthrough trophy when Rotherham’s Jordi Osei-Tutu levelled at 2-2 deep into second-half added time.The underdogs had been the braver and more adept of the sides for ...Full Story »

West Brom’s Championship play-off hopes suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 defeat to local rivals Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Lyle Taylor’s 67th-minute penalty, following a Conor Townsend handball, proved the difference as Blues secured their first victory over the Baggies since 2006.Albion sent on Andy Carroll in hope of rescuing a point from the contest, but Steve Bruce’s si...Full Story »

Frank Lampard insisted he saw enough from Everton’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham to suggest they can climb away from relegation trouble.Goals from Aaron Cresswell and Jarrod Bowen, either side of a Mason Holgate equaliser, condemned the travel sick-Toffees to another defeat on the road.Everton remain just one place above the drop zone and face a huge match against fellow strugglers Burnley on We...Full Story »

Jarrod Bowen returned with a bang as West Ham inflicted more away-day pain on Everton with a 2-1 victory.The striker, back after a month out with a foot injury, hit his 13th goal of the season to floor Frank Lampard.West Ham led through Aaron Cresswell’s spectacular free-kick but were pegged back by Mason Holgate’s deflected effort.Who did it better?! 👊 pic.twitter.com/FcfitH...Full Story »

ENGLAND’S Jude Bellingham has been swapping messages with an Instagram model. A source said the 18-year-old star, who plays in Germany, thinks Asantewa Chitty is "gorgeous". England's Jude Bellingham thinks Asantewa Chitty is 'gorgeous', a source said The insider added: "She is also very keen on him. "She is excited to see where this goes." Jude is widely tipped to be at the centre of...Full Story »

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is on the verge of agreeing new deal with the club, reports The Mirror. The exclusive report says Salah, who appreciates the affection for him at Liverpool is prepared to compromise on his initial demands of £500,000-a-week wage packet. According to the report, an extra 12 months on the three-year-deal has been discussed which would see Salah remain at An...Full Story »

Ten-man Woking upset Boreham Wood thanks to Max Kretzschmar’s second-half penalty.The first half was goalless and light on serious chances, with the best effort coming when Kretzschmar fired a low free-kick against the outside of the right-hand post.Danilo Orsi decided to take matters into his own hands – and out of those of goalkeeper Craig Ross – shortly after the restart but...Full Story »

Oldham boss John Sheridan thought his side were lucky to secure a massive 1-0 win at Stevenage in a Sky Bet League Two relegation dogfight.Jamie Hopcutt’s first-half header was enough to boost the Latics three points clear of their opponents and the relegation zone in a match where the hosts missed numerous chances.Sheridan, in his sixth spell with the club, was honest in his assessment of...Full Story »

Sunderland manager Alex Neil believes his side deserved to win after a last-minute goal from Nathan Broadhead saw them edge Gillingham 1-0.The Black Cats had plenty of chances throughout the game but it was Broadhead’s stoppage-time header that rescued three points.“I don’t think it’s any more than we deserved really.” Neil said.“I thought the performance was ...Full Story »

Graham Potter thanked the Brighton fans for their “fantastic” reaction towards Neal Maupay after the forward’s penalty miss ensured the Seagulls fired another blank in a 0-0 draw with Norwich.Maupay blazed over from the spot in the 29th minute following Sam Byram’s handball and some mind games by Canaries goalkeeper Tim Krul, and then after the break hit the side-netting ...Full Story »

Second-placed Arbroath missed the chance to pile pressure on cinch Championship leaders Kilmarnock as they were held to a goalless draw at Partick Thistle.But the point for the Red Lichties was overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to defender Chris Hamilton, who was stretchered from the field midway through the first half.Heading into the game on the back of four straight defeats, Thistle ha...Full Story »