Rangers bounced back from their Champions League humiliation at the hands of Liverpool to secure a 2-1 win away to Motherwell in the cinch Premiership on Sunday.Second-half goals from Malik Tillman and John Lundstram put the Ibrox side on course for victory at Fir Park.Stuart McKinstry hit back for the hosts to ensure a nervy finale, but Rangers held firm in the closing stages to stay within two...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter hailed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after his side’s gritty 2-0 win at Aston Villa.Mason Mount’s double and Kepa’s heroics earned a fifth straight win in all competitions on Sunday.It cemented Chelsea’s fourth place in the Premier League and they now sit three points clear of Manchester United after their stalemate with Newcastle.Kepa made some ...Full Story »

Mason Mount and Kepa Arrizabalaga were Chelsea’s heroes as they survived a scare at Aston Villa to maintain Graham Potter’s unbeaten start.Mount bagged a brace – in front of watching England boss Gareth Southgate – to seal a battling 2-0 win at Villa Park.But they needed Kepa to produce two stunning first-half stops to deny Jacob Ramsey and Danny Ings with Chelsea on the ...Full Story »

Manchester United were frustrated by improving Newcastle in a goalless encounter that saw Erik ten Hag record his first draw since taking over.Just a point separated the top-six sides as they kicked off what could prove important Premier League triple-headers in their respective seasons.Newcastle began brightly on Sunday but were left holding on at the death as substitute Marcus Rashford nearly ...Full Story »

Ella Toone’s two goals and an assist powered Manchester United past Brighton 4-0 and to the Women’s Super League summit.England forward Toone bagged a brace before teeing up Leah Galton for United’s third, all before half-time.Adriana Leon dispatched a neat first-time effort in the closing stages too, as United stormed to victory.TWO FOR TOONE! ⚽️#MUWomen || #WSL p...Full Story »

Manchester United star David de Gea has, on Saturday, provided an insight into his long-term plans at Old Trafford. Shot-stopper De Gea, of course, is currently preparing for a milestone occasion. This comes with the Spaniard ready to take to the pitch in Red Devils colours for a remarkable 500th occasion, when Erik ten Hag’s troops welcome Newcastle to Old Trafford for a Premier Leagu...Full Story »

Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has been charged with attempted rape, police confirmed on Saturday. Greenwood, 21, has also been charged with controlling and coercive behaviour and assault. He is due to appear at Manchester and Salford Magistrates Court on Monday. Janet Potter, the deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West, said on Saturday: "The Crown Prosecution Service has toda...Full Story »

Dean Smith blamed a sub-standard first-half performance for Norwich’s failure to end the weekend at the Championship summit.The Canaries would have gone above Burnley and Sheffield United had they won but instead lost 2-1 at Watford, who moved up from 17th to 10th thanks to goals in the first 31 minutes through Imran Louza and Keinan Davis.Josh Sargent pulled one back directly before half-...Full Story »

Interim Crawley boss Lewis Young admitted he would like the job on a permanent basis after guiding the Reds off the bottom of League Two with only their second league win of the season.Young, 33, who has been with Crawley for just over eight years, stepped up from coaching the club’s B side after Kevin Betsy’s dismissal following the 3-0 defeat at Grimsby last weekend.He said before ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton praised Aaron Collins for his attitude and quality after the in-form front man netted a brace in a 4-1 win at Cheltenham.Collins struck twice in the first half to take his tally for the season to eight and he also set one up for Antony Evans as the Pirates ran riot at the Completely-Suzuki Stadium to lead 4-0 at the break.Liam Sercombe pulled one back from the pen...Full Story »

Dundee United manager Liam Fox was pleased to see his side come from behind to earn a result in the cinch Premiership for the first time this season.Ross Callachan had given Ross County the lead against United in Dingwall, only for Tony Watt to level the scores just after the hour mark.To come back and earn a point after going behind showed a resilience that has been all too rare at Tannadice so...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom reflected on his side’s “wasteful” performance following their 3-3 draw at home to Blackpool which saw them lose their place at the top of the table.The hosts had looked comfortable following goals from James McAtee and Iliman Ndiaye, but Jerry Yates struck twice to make it all-square at the break and Kenny Dougall made it 3-2 to Blac...Full Story »

Oxford manager Karl Robinson paid tribute to his players as they ran riot to beat Exeter 4-1 and claim their first league win in five matches.The U’s stormed into a three-goal lead at the break with goals from Cameron Brannagan, Sam Long and Kyle Joseph, who then added a fourth early in the second half.Exeter did pull two goals back through Jevani Brown and Sonny Cox, but their injury-hit ...Full Story »

Interim boss Leo Percovich was unable to provide any clarity over the managerial situation at Middlesbrough after defeat to Blackburn left them in the Championship relegation zone.Boro ended the day third from bottom following a 2-1 home defeat as their fans at the Riverside greeted the half-time and full-time whistles with boos.The hosts were all at sea as they were overrun by Blackburn in a on...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria cut a frustrated figure as his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw against fellow League One strugglers Morecambe.Maamria’s side failed to capitalise on Davis Keillor-Dunn’s sixth goal of the season as ex-Albion defender Ryan Delaney lashed in a deflected shot from long range to earn a point for the visitors.“We started so well in the first half and domin...Full Story »

Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray hailed “brave” matchwinner Dennis Cirkin after he sparked a superb comeback against Wigan on his return from injury.Cirkin, 20, had picked up a hamstring injury in Mowbray’s first match in charge but marked his return with an assist and a goal.The Black Cats had been trailing at half-time after Charlie Wyke scored on his return to the Stadium of Lig...Full Story »

Two expertly taken goals from Will Smallbone and Tyrese Campbell inside eight second-half minutes propelled Stoke to a wholly deserved 2-0 win at Preston.Stoke’s win meant a successful first return to Deepdale for former Preston boss Alex Neil, who has revived hopes of a promotion challenge after taking charge of the Potters in August.Midfielder Smallbone, on loan from Southampton, sparked...Full Story »

Tom Bayliss’ wonderful strike into the top corner was enough for Shrewsbury to win 1-0 at Fleetwood.After an uneventful first half-hour, Bayliss hit a fine goal to put the Shrews ahead. Christian Saydee drove at the defence and, when the ball fell for Bayliss at the edge of the box, he curled in a sweet finish.Shrewsbury should have doubled their lead before the break but Taylor Moore and ...Full Story »

Dundee claimed a 2-1 Scottish Championship win at home to Ayr to move level on points with their third-placed opponents.Dundee opened the scoring in style seven minutes before the break as Paul McMullan picked the ball up and thundered it home from 35 yards.The hosts doubled their advantage four minutes after the interval when Zach Robinson was first to react and tap home after Jordan McGhee saw...Full Story »

Managerless West Brom defeated Reading 2-0 to end their eight-match run without a Championship victory.Under the guidance of interim boss Richard Beale after Steve Bruce was sacked on Monday, Albion went in front in the 25th minute through a close-range effort from Matt Phillips.Although Reading had much of the play in the second period, the visitors secured the three points in the 72nd minute t...Full Story »