David Moyes has challenged West Ham to prove they are not just a “flash in the pan” after they moved onto the shoulders of the Premier League’s elite.The Hammers are up to seventh, three points behind Manchester City in third, after Michail Antonio’s second goal in as many matches secured a 2-1 win over West Brom.“Long may it continue, we’re halfway through th...Full Story »

David Moyes was impressed by the performance of fit-again Michail Antonio as he fired West Ham to a 1-0 victory over Burnley.Antonio, back in the team after a couple of months out with hamstring problems, grabbed his fourth goal of the season as West Ham sank the Clarets.Hammers boss Moyes said: “Michy was very good for someone just coming back from injury.“He’s shown a great l...Full Story »

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club could extend David Luiz's contract. But the Spaniard said now is not the time to worry about the Brazilian's future, despite his current deal expiring at the end of this season. Asked if there was a chance of that happening, Arteta said: "We will see what happens. "There are a lot of things happening around the club, a lot of decisions to ...Full Story »

David Alaba was born in Vienna, the city of legendary composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms, where classical music is almost a religion. Despite coming from a family that adores music, the current Bayern Munich defender decided to devote himself to football. Alaba received piano lessons, plays guitar and owns a mixing desk where he spends his spare time to escape from the...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell hit out at his players’ complacency after they threw away a three-goal first-half lead to draw 3-3 with Rochdale at the Crown Oil Arena.The visitors looked home and dry after an Oliver Finney brace, either side of an Owen Dale goal, put Crewe on course for victory.But Dale hit back in the second period through Aaron Morley and a Matty Lund double to claim a share...Full Story »

David Alaba is a free agent at the end of the season with interest from a host of clubs around Europe. Liverpool have made their move to beat Real Madrid to the signing of David Alaba this summer with a lucrative contract offer, according to reports. Bayern Munich had previously been confident of keeping Alaba at the club heading into last summer. The Austria international has been a key part ...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale says Josh Mullin’s deliveries are second only to Rangers skipper James Tavernier after watching the winger tear Hibernian apart.Mullin turned in a sensational showing at Easter Road as the Lions roared to a 3-0 triumph, notching the opening goal before teeing up Jon Guthrie to make it two before the break.Scott Robinson made the game safe in the second p...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was left lamenting a poor start to the game against Ross County.The Saints would eventually come from behind to draw 1–1 in Dingwall, with Craig Conway’s penalty ensuring that they would take something back to Perth.It was only after Ross Draper’s 20th-minute opener that St Johnstone really began to play though, and Davidson was not at all i...Full Story »

West Ham manager David Moyes admits their 1-0 win at his former club Everton was special.The victory, courtesy of Tomas Soucek’s 88th-minute finish, was Moyes’ first after four previous defeats as an opposition manager at Goodison Park since leaving the Toffees in 2013.It was only their second win in seven matches but moved the 10th-placed Hammers to within three points of third-plac...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes registered his first win at Goodison Park as an opposition manager as Tomas Soucek’s fortuitous late goal beat his former club Everton 1-0.The Scot had lost all four previous appearances by an aggregate of 12-1 on a ground where he had success until leaving for Manchester United in 2013.If home fans had been allowed in – Liverpool moved into Tier 3 this week...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits his side threw away two points after failing to break down a resolute Hamilton in a frustrating goalless draw.Saints created two gilt-edged chances to take all three points but Stevie May and Chris Kane both failed to get their headers on target from close range.Nathan Thomas could have given Hamilton an early opener, but thereafter the Perth outfit do...Full Story »

David Moyes said he expected Said Benrahma to clinch victory for West Ham with a late chance in their cagey goalless draw at Southampton.Hammers boss Moyes brought on Benrahma, Jarrod Bowen and Michail Antonio in the second half in an attempt to find a way through the home defence, but in the end he had to settle for a draw.Benrahma almost snatched the win for the visitors in the 85th minut...Full Story »

David Moyes demanded more clarity from the Premier League and VAR chiefs after another controversial goal in the 2-2 draw with Brighton.Lewis Dunk scored Brighton’s second goal which was given despite the ball hitting the defender’s forearm before he fired into the net.The Premier League said afterwards that although it was reviewed at length by the VAR, there was not any “clea...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson was unhappy with the penalty awarded to Aberdeen during his side’s 2-1 defeat.The visitors led through a Liam Gordon header, but Sam Cosgrove’s controversial spot-kick and a second-half strike from Ash Taylor turned the game around for the Dons, with Saints substitute Callum Hendry sent off in the 90th minute.Referee Alan Muir pointed to the spot on ...Full Story »

New Livingston manager David Martindale hailed his team as they chalked up their fifth win in a row.Livingston defeated Hamilton 2-0 in the Scottish Premiership following second-half goals from Jon Guthrie and Josh Mullin.Martindale had won four successive games since taking over as interim manager following Gary Holt’s departure.And, after being appointed in the job until the end of the s...Full Story »

Livingston secured their fifth successive win under new manager David Martindale with a 2-0 triumph at Hamilton.Jon Guthrie’s second-half header and Josh Mullin’s 90th-minute free-kick sealed a comprehensive Scottish Premiership victory.The result saw Martindale maintain his 100 per cent winning record since taking over the managerial reins following Gary Holt’s departure, init...Full Story »

David Artell didn’t see the true Crewe but was delighted their climb up League One continued with a late 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.Oliver Finney’s injury-time winner made it three victories on the spin for Alex and five unbeaten.Artell’s side have safely negotiated nine successive weeks with midweek games and the Crewe boss was delighted with a late show that lifted them to ni...Full Story »

Interim Livingston boss David Martindale welcomed the Old Firm-free Betfred Cup semi-finals after the Lions’ 2-0 win over Ross County earned them a last-four tie against St Mirren.First-half goals from midfielder Craig Sibbald and forward Alan Forrest earned victory for Livingston at the Tony Macaroni arena, while the Buddies sensationally beat Rangers 3-2 in Paisley.St Johnstone will take...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell has plenty of options should he wish to shuffle his pack ahead of Plymouth’s visit to Gresty Road.Charlie Kirk, Olly Lancashire and Oliver Finney all returned to Artell’s League One starting XI as Crewe came from behind to beat Northampton thanks to a late Ryan Wintle goal at the weekend.Travis Johnson, Daniel Powell and Luke Murphy all made way and are among ...Full Story »

Key man David Brooks should be fit for Bournemouth’s Championship clash with Wycombe.The Wales midfielder was substituted during the second half of the 5-0 victory over Huddersfield at the weekend with stomach cramps.Diego Rico is available again after serving a one-match suspension but fellow defender Chris Mepham remains out and forwards Josh King and Arnaut Danjuma will be assessed.Meph...Full Story »