Tottenham boss Antonio Conte insists Steven Bergwijn is an important part of his plans after his stoppage-time heroics at Leicester.Bergwijn has been the subject of a bid from Ajax this month and Spurs were open to letting him go after an inconsistent two years in north London.But the Holland international, who has struggled with injury, showed his worth at the King Power as he scored two goals ...Full Story »

Steven Bergwijn scored two stoppage-time goals as Tottenham pulled off a dramatic 3-2 win over Leicester at the King Power Stadium.Spurs were heading for defeat as they trailed 2-1 after 90 minutes, with Patson Daka and James Maddison putting the Foxes on course for the three points in their first Premier League match of 2022.But the Dutch substitute had other ideas as he netted twice in 79 seco...Full Story »

So far, so good in the January transfer window for Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa. The signing of Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona was a stunning coup for the former Rangers manager, and his faith in his former Liverpool colleague was immediately repaid. Losing 2-0 to Manchester United at the weekend, the Brazilian set up the first goal in what turned out to be a comeback, before scoring the...Full Story »

Burnley step up Vaughan pursuitBurnley are ready to make an improved offer for Oldham Athletic teenager Harry Vaughan, reports the Sun. Vaughan, 17, was subject of a rejected bid from Turf Moor over the summer, and the club now hope to seal the deal in return for a fee of more than £200,000. Man Utd wonderkid Elanga almost ended up at CityManchester United teenager Anthony Elanga was cl...Full Story »

Luke Norris stepped off the bench to score the winner for struggling Stevenage as they recorded an important 2-1 victory against in-form Crawley.The result – Boro’s second win in three games – opened up an eight-point gap between them and the League Two relegation zone, while this was a first defeat in six games for Crawley.Stevenage’s bright start brought reward after 29...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale has suggested he may need to make changes to freshen up his side as they host Crawley in Sky Bet League Two.New signing Luke O’Neill could come back into the reckoning after sitting out Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Sutton.Defender Michael Bostwick, who began a second spell at the club this month, will hope to be available after a slight knock.Another recent...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard wants to keep Philippe Coutinho smiling after the Aston Villa debutant secured a hard-fought 2-2 draw that left Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick deflated.Saturday evening’s Premier League encounter looked to be going the same way as their FA Cup tie at the start of the week, with Villa looking sharp but ultimately lacking a cutting edge against the Red Devils.A h...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Paul Tisdale said he was happy that his side wanted to score more despite conceding in added time during their 3-3 draw against promotion-chasing Sutton.Tisdale’s side went 2-0 up just before half-time after goals from Luke Norris and Jamie Reid.But despite controlling the early stages of the second half, Sutton got a foothold back in the game with goals from Alistair Smith ...Full Story »

Richie Bennett scored late on as promotion-chasing Sutton salvaged a 3-3 draw against relegation-threatened Stevenage at the Lamex Stadium.Luke Norris opened the scoring after 34 minutes before Jamie Reid doubled Stevenage’s lead.After Alistair Smith scored for the visitors in the 58th minute, Reid grabbed his second shortly after to restore his side’s two-goal advantage.But a Robert...Full Story »

Aston Villa new signings Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne are in contention to face Manchester United.Barcelona loanee Coutinho is likely to be on Villa’s bench due to a lack of match fitness while Digne, who has signed from Everton, could replace Matt Targett at left-back.John McGinn is banned, Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey are injured, Jaden Philogene-Bidace is rested and Trezeguet ...Full Story »

Ed Upson could make his full Stevenage debut in Saturday’s League Two clash with Sutton.The 32-year-old midfielder came off the bench in last weekend’s 3-1 league win over Walsall, having made the switch from Newport.And now Upson will be pushing to start when Sutton pitch up at the Lamex Stadium.Michael Bostwick impressed against Walsall in his first game back for his second spell a...Full Story »

The Brazilian playmaker is returning to England four years on from making a big-money move to Camp Nou that did not play out as planned Aston Villa have confirmed the signing Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona with an option to buy the former Liverpool playmaker as he reunites with his old team-mate Steven Gerrard. The Brazil international will see out the remainder of the 2021-22 camp...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard and Aston Villa are preparing a potentially massive transfer for Everton’s Lucas Digne. Digne is on the for sale list at Everton after falling down the pecking order under Rafael Benitez, and the transfers of full-backs Nathan Patterson and Vitaliy Mykolenko seemingly confirm the Frenchman’s inevitable departure. According to the Daily Mail, the 28-year-old is want...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher claimed his side should have beaten Birmingham in normal time after they claimed a 1-0 FA Cup third-round win in extra-time at St Andrew’s.Argyle progressed to the fourth round courtesy of Ryan Law’s first goal in the competition.The League One side dominated and had been better than the Championship team – who ended the game with 10 men after...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale was full of praise for his January signings after recording a first league win since his appointment.The League Two relegation battlers beat Walsall 3-1 at Broadhall Way to move four points clear of the drop zone, with new arrivals Michael Bostwick, Christy Pym, Luke O’Neill and Ed Upson all appearing.Tisdale revealed he was pleased with the quartet and hopes...Full Story »

Paul Tisdale recorded his first win as Stevenage manager as his side beat a below-par Walsall 3-1 to move four points above the League Two relegation zone.The hosts had not won since November 20 but Tisdale’s men made a lightning start, scoring twice within the opening 10 minutes, before a late Jake Taylor goal sealed the win.Just 25 seconds in Boro’s Luke O’Neill put in a dang...Full Story »

Steven Fletcher is the latest to be ruled out for Stoke ahead of their FA Cup game with Leyton Orient.The striker has a hip injury to join Nick Powell (cracked fibula), Jordan Thompson (knee), Joe Bursik and Romaine Sawyers (both quad) on the sidelines.Harry Souttar is hoping to return in pre-season after suffering cruciate ligament damage while on international duty with Australia in November.A...Full Story »

Stevenage manager Paul Tisdale could refresh his side for the visit of Walsall in Sky Bet League Two after a flurry of signings in the opening week of the January transfer window.Club favourite Michael Bostwick, comfortable at centre-half or in midfield, headlined the arrivals after rejoining the club on loan from Burton.Goalkeepers Laurie Walker and Christy Pym, defender Luke O’Neill and ...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho looks set to be reunited with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard in the Premier League at Aston Villa after being frozen out at Barcelona Philippe Coutinho is said to be nearing a Premier League return with Aston Villa in a reunion with his former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard. The Brazil international midfielder had endured a nightmare four seasons in Spain since b...Full Story »

Steven Gerrard was left scratching his head at how Aston Villa came away from Brentford empty-handed.Villa were leading through an early Danny Ings goal, but a stunner from Yoane Wissa pulled Brentford level and a first senior goal from Mads Roerslev secured a 2-1 win for the hosts.“I couldn’t believe we were level at half-time because the performance was really strong,” said G...Full Story »