David Moyes said he understands the fans’ frustration after West Ham were booed off following their latest defeat.The Hammers will spend the World Cup break just a point above the relegation zone after a third straight loss, 2-0 at home to Leicester.Moyes has guided West Ham to consecutive top-seven finishes but this season has not gone to plan despite a £170million transfer splurge ...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson believes his side are in a “good place” as they head into the World Cup break buoyed by a five-match unbeaten run.The McDiarmid Park side looked to be heading for victory after Drey Wright’s 26th-minute breakthrough against Motherwell. But the visitors levelled things up with a deflected Blair Spittal free-kick in first-half stoppage time.Sa...Full Story »

Wycombe left Forest Green rooted at the foot of the League One table as they returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory on Saturday.The Chairboys had not won in three games, but David Wheeler opened the scoring in the 14th minute from just inside the box.Wycombe’s defence failed to clear Joe Jacobson’s corner and midfielder Wheeler pounced to fire in his third goal of the season thr...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner will return to the squad after a head injury but is likely to start on the bench against Southampton.Centre-back Joel Matip has rejoined training after a calf injury, while midfielder Naby Keita (thigh) and forward Luis Diaz (knee) have stepped up their recoveries but are not ready to feature.Manager Jurgen Klopp will restore his first-choice team having made 11...Full Story »

Bottom-placed Huddersfield have received a twin boost ahead of their Sky Bet Championship home game with Swansea.Tom Lees returns after missing three games through Covid-19, while David Kasumu is available again after a one-match ban.But Etienne Camara has failed to shake off a hip problem in time.The Terriers’ lengthy injury list still includes Jonathan Hogg, Matty Pearson, Tyreece Simpso...Full Story »

Leicester City manager James Maddison is braced to miss out on Gareth Southgate's 26-man World Cup squad, with the decision having already been made according to multiple reports. The England boss will reveal his final squad on Thursday afternoon, though Reece James has already been ruled out of the running after picking up an injury during Chelsea's Champions League group stage game against ...Full Story »

Leicester’s James Justin will have a scan on Wednesday to discover the extent of his injury after he was carried off against Newport.The defender was forced off in the 3-0 Carabao Cup win after scoring the opener before Jamie Vardy’s brace eased the Foxes into the fourth round.Justin’s injury overshadowed a routine victory and came following his first goal in almost two years.H...Full Story »

James Justin’s first goal for almost two years helped Leicester down Newport but his slim World Cup hopes appear over.The right-back was carried off in the second half of the 3-0 Carabao Cup win over the Exiles, as Jamie Vardy bagged a brace to send the Foxes into the fourth round.The right-back’s first goal since February 2021 at least gave Gareth Southgate a late reminder of his ta...Full Story »

Liverpool midfielder James Milner is set to return to the squad for the Carabao Cup visit of Derby.The 36-year-old was forced to sit out Sunday’s win over Tottenham due to concussion protocols but is likely to be included in a much-changed side to face League One opponents.Players like back-up goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, defenders Calvin Ramsay and Nat Phillips, and midfielder Alex Oxlad...Full Story »

David Moyes admitted West Ham gifted Crystal Palace both their goals as they crashed to a dramatic 2-1 defeat at the London Stadium.Said Benrahma had fired the Hammers into the lead against the run of play with a 20-yard screamer but the West Ham defence undid all his good work with a horror show five minutes before half-time, allowing Wilfried Zaha to haul Palace level.Then, in the fifth minute...Full Story »

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers insists James Maddison is “built for a World Cup” as the playmaker starred in their 2-0 victory at Everton.The 25-year-old has not been picked by England since October 2019 but is still holding out hope of making the final cut for Gareth Southgate’s squad for the tournament in Qatar, which starts in 15 days.He provided the assists for Youri Tie...Full Story »

Sheffield United midfielder James McAtee is set to return to the squad for the visit of South Yorkshire neighbours Rotherham.The 20-year-old missed Saturday’s win over Burnley with a knock but is back in contention.Fellow on-loan Manchester City youngster Tommy Doyle is rated only 50-50 because of a calf injury.Wing-backs Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe have returned to light training after thei...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Reece James could return to action in Friday evening’s FA Cup first-round clash with Morecambe.The on-loan Blackpool player has missed the Owls’ last five Sky Bet League One games after sustaining an injury in the defeat at Plymouth a month ago.Akin Famewo has returned to training but is not yet ready for first-team action.Defender Ben Heneghan and midfie...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will look at David De Gea's contract situation during the break for the World Cup. The goalkeeper has a deal until the end of the season while the club also have an option to extend it by another 12 months. De Gea was instrumental in the 1-0 win over West Ham on Sunday, making three key saves in the second half, and despite speculation over his long-term fut...Full Story »

David McGoldrick scored a first-half hat-trick as Derby celebrated a 4-2 League One win that ended Bristol Rovers’ six-match unbeaten league run.Derby cut Rovers open in just the fifth minute when Nathaniel Mendez-Laing forced an error and played in McGoldrick, who scored with a low shot from outside the area.James Collins made it two at the back post after 12 minutes when Haydon Roberts h...Full Story »

Crawley maintained their unbeaten run under interim manager Lewis Young with a 1-1 draw at Bradford.Bradford striker Andy Cook should have had his 11th league goal of the season in the third minute but poked wide of the far post after Harry Chapman’s long run had set him up.But the home side found it difficult from then on to open up a resolute Crawley, who grew in confidence as the first ...Full Story »

David Moyes looked back on a job well done after West Ham eased into the last 16 of the Europa Conference League with a 1-0 win over Silkeborg.Already guaranteed a place in the knock-out stages, the Hammers needed just a point to be sure of topping Group B and avoiding a two-legged play-off in February.Manuel Lanzini’s first-half penalty ensured they maintained their perfect record in Euro...Full Story »

Derby have been hit with a double injury blow before Saturday’s League One match at home to Bristol Rovers.James Chester has been ruled out for up to two months with the calf problem which forced him off during Tuesday’s goalless draw against Exeter.Curtis Davies is also heading for the treatment room with news that he needs keyhole surgery on his knee, ruling him out for a month.Tom...Full Story »

James Perch will miss out for Mansfield ahead of their meeting with Swindon.The defender was dismissed after being shown a second yellow card against Newport in midweek and sits out through suspension.Stephen McLaughlin could miss out again with a knee problem.Key striker Rhys Oates is still sidelined for the Stags.Swindon left-back Fraser Blake-Tracy is doubtful for the trip north.Blake-Tracy w...Full Story »

Jay Rodriguez scored his eighth goal of the season as his penalty against Norwich sent Burnley top of the Championship.The Clarets striker was handed the chance as Grant Hanley blocked Manuel Benson’s cross with his elbow with just eight minutes left, and when it seemed Norwich might hold out for a second successive draw to end their slide.As it was, the Canaries remain outside the play-of...Full Story »