Shaun Maloney admitted “the result was all important” after his Wigan side moved off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship thanks to a 1-0 victory over managerless Huddersfield.Jack Whatmough’s header with 10 minutes to go was enough to settle a tense and tight encounter at the DW Stadium.It handed Wigan their first victory in three months and gave Maloney the perfect way to mar...Full Story »

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick felt his side produced some of their best football since he took charge during the first half of their 3-1 victory at Cardiff, before then showing their battling qualities to secure the points.The former Manchester United midfielder saw his in-form Boro team chalk up an 11th win in 15 matches since taking over at the Riverside in October.Goals from Marcus Fo...Full Story »

Scottish Championship promotion chasers Ayr needed a last-gasp equaliser before securing a 4-1 victory over Division Two side Elgin in extra-time to reach the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup.Kane Hester’s 26th goal of the season in the 41st minute gave Elgin the lead, and they held on to it until the 90th minute, when Fraser Bryden bundled the ball home.Dipo Akinyemi nearly won it for A...Full Story »

Inih Effiong was the star of the show on his Dagenham & Redbridge debut as a 2-1 win over Solihull Moors moved them to within touching distance of the National League play-off places.Effiong, who arrived during the week from Aldershot, opened the scoring in the 36th minute when his initial free-kick was blocked but he fired home the rebound.The lead lasted only five minutes before Andrew Dal...Full Story »

Kilmarnock edged through to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup with a narrow win over Dundee United at Tannadice.Kyle Vassell netted what proved to be the winner in the second half with his first goal for the club.United’s misery was made complete when debutant, on-loan Huddersfield defender Loick Ayina, was sent off late on.Prior to kick-off there was a minute’s applause for Dun...Full Story »

Jack Whatmough headed home the only goal with 10 minutes of the match left as Wigan moved off the foot of the Sky Bet Championship table with a 1-0 victory over managerless Huddersfield.The big centre-back had admitted in the lead-up to the game it would be the biggest fixture since he arrived at Wigan from Portsmouth in the summer of 2021.And he capped a man-of-the-match performance with the cr...Full Story »

Second-placed Sheffield United are not giving up on their Championship title hopes after beating Swansea 3-0 at Bramall Lane.United continue their dazzling form, having not suffered a league defeat since December after the World Cup break, though they remain seven points behind leaders Burnley who also won 3-0 on Saturday.Sander Berge opened the scoring early in the first half before Jack Robins...Full Story »

Duncan Watmore opened his goalscoring account for Millwall as they beat QPR 2-1 to claim their first win at Loftus Road for 34 years.Watmore’s 31st-minute opener and Oliver Burke’s goal 12 minutes from time consigned Rangers to a sixth home league defeat of the season and continued their miserable run.Chris Martin, on as a substitute for his QPR debut, pulled a goal back with an 82nd...Full Story »

Struggling Gillingham’s mini revival was halted by a 2-0 defeat at promotion-chasing Mansfield.Bringing in 10 new players last month coupled with three wins and a draw in four games had lifted Gills’ hopes.But two first-half strikes saw the home side to a comfortable victory.Gillingham forced the early pace without really creating anything. Mansfield soon got a grip and took a 21st-m...Full Story »

A superb save in each half from Lukas Jensen earned Accrington a 0-0 draw at fellow strugglers Cheltenham.The Burnley loan goalkeeper denied Taylor Perry with a save low to his right after a slick attacking move in the 11th minute as the home side made the stronger start.Jensen, who saved a penalty in the midweek draw at Port Vale, made an even better stop to keep out Liam Sercombe’s effor...Full Story »

Graham Potter congratulated Tomas Soucek for a “good save” after Chelsea were denied what appeared to be a clear penalty for handball at the end of the 1-1 draw at West Ham.The Blues were chasing a much-needed win to kickstart their bid to get back up towards the top four when Conor Gallagher hit a low shot goalwards.Hammers midfielder Soucek was falling to his left and diverted the ...Full Story »

Chelsea are still searching for a winning formula after they were held to a 1-1 draw at London rivals West Ham. The Blues, boosted by a £300million spending spree last month, took the lead through one of their seven January buys, Joao Felix. But West Ham equalised thanks to Chelsea old boy Emerson Palmieri and, once again, Graham Potter’s expensively-assembled side were unable to ...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has said his position on plans for a European Super League (ESL) will not change even if the club are involved in the proposed breakaway competition. A22 Sports Management, a company formed to sponsor and assist in the creation of the ESL said on Thursday that revamped plans for the league could see "60-80 clubs" involved. As Brighton boss, Potter hit out at the...Full Story »

AC Milan are pursuing their interest in Naby Keita, hoping to lure the midfielder away from Liverpool. The Guinea international, who is now 27, has struggled at the Reds ever since signing from RB Leipzig in 2018. Keita has enjoyed good games for the Reds, but injuries have often disrupted his progress. Per The Mirror, Milan are hoping to secure Keita on a free transfer in the summer. The ...Full Story »

MANUEL NEUER is reportedly set to receive a HUGE fine from Bayern Munich following a controversial interview. The German international, 36, slammed the Bundesliga champions' decision to let goalkeeper coach and close friend Toni Tapalovic depart the club. Manuel Neuer spoke out against the club's decision to sack keeper coach Toni Tapalovic According to AS, the issue is now resolved between b...Full Story »

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has, on Friday, responded to claims that he is primed for an imminent departure from the club. For those not aware, the future of Italian tactician Ancelotti has taken its place front and centre in the headlines across the day to date. This comes after it was surprisingly reported that the former AC Milan and Chelsea headmaster has come to the decision ...Full Story »

Klopp holds Real Madrid talks amid Liverpool struggles Real Madrid and Jurgen Klopp have already held talks about the Liverpool coach replacing Carlo Ancelotti this summer. The prospect of the Reds boss leaving Anfield in the near future has grown amid the team's dire season and Madrid are ready to pounce should they part ways. El Nacional claims that contact has already been made between Mad...Full Story »

Arsenal are battling Chelsea and Newcastle for Brazilian youngster Vitor Roque Arsenal sporting director Edu has reportedly opened talks with the representatives of 17-year-old Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque, who has scored six goals in seven outings at the Campeonato Sudamericano Sub 20 tournament in South America. Historically, the competition has been responsible for unearthing the best you...Full Story »

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was a happy man after netting his 500th career league goal in a 4-0 win for Al-Nassr on Thursday. WHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo scored all four goals for Al-Nassr in a 4-0 victory at Al-Wehda on Thursday in the Saudi Pro League. The 38-year-old's first goal of the game brought up a milestone for Ronaldo, as he netted the 500th league goal of his career. Speakin...Full Story »

On-loan Chelsea frontman Joao Felix has, on Thursday, provided an insight into his future with the club. Portuguese international Felix, of course, opted to take his talents to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window. Fresh off something of a hit-and-miss opening half to the campaign, the 23-year-old, alongside parent club Atletico Madrid, came to the mutual decision to part ways ...Full Story »