QPR boss Marti Cifuentes praised Joe Walsh after the young keeper played a starring role in his side’s Carabao Cup win over Championship rivals Luton.Rangers won 4-1 on penalties after the 90 minutes ended 1-1. Summer signing Hevertton Santos, making his full debut for QPR, put them ahead after 11 minutes but Luton equalised five minutes later with a thumping volley from Zack Nelson &ndash...Full Story »

Watford marched into the third round of the Carabao Cup as manager Tom Cleverley triumphed 2-0 over his old Manchester United team-mate, Plymouth boss Wayne Rooney.A goal in each half from Hornets striker Mileta Rajovic was enough to see off Argyle, although substitute Ryan Hardie hit the post for Rooney’s men late on.Cleverley made seven changes from the team that beat Derby 2-1 at home o...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday survived a scare against Grimsby to book their spot in the Carabao Cup third round with a comfortable 5-1 comeback win at Blundell Park.Cameron McJannet put Grimsby in front with a header to give the hosts a half-time lead but quick-fire goals from Ike Ugbo and Jamal Lowe turned the tide within the opening 10 minutes of the second half.A late brace from Callum Paterson extend...Full Story »

Brandon Thomas-Asante scored his first goal for Coventry as they beat Oxford 1-0 to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.The summer signing from West Brom saw his deflected effort loop over helpless goalkeeper Matt Ingram to secure the Sky Blues’ place in the third round for the first time in 12 years.Mark Robins’ side had claimed a 3-2 win over the U’s just 1...Full Story »

Everton gave their fans something to smile about after a poor start to the season as Iliman Ndiaye marked his full debut with a fine solo effort in a comprehensive 3-0 Carabao Cup victory against Doncaster.Having seen a 3-0 home defeat to Brighton in their Premier League opener compounded in a lifeless 4-0 loss at Tottenham, the Toffees could ill-afford to come unstuck against League Two opposit...Full Story »

A second-half goal from Max Watters proved enough for Barnsley to beat South Yorkshire neighbours Sheffield United 1-0 and reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.Watters made the decisive breakthrough for the League One side in the 53rd minute at Oakwell, getting on the end of a move involving Barry Cotter and Phillips.Sai Sachdev made his first start in a young Blades line-up and there was a ...Full Story »

Ryan Graydon bagged a brace as League Two Fleetwood dumped Rotherham out of the EFL Cup with a fine comeback 2-1 victory.The Cod Army turned the tables on their League One opponents, who went ahead inside the first two minutes thanks to Jamie McCart’s opener at Highbury.He reacted quickest as Joe Powell’s delivery caused chaos in the hosts’ box as he fired into the roof of the ...Full Story »

OLLIE WATKINS' fiancee Ellie Alderson showed off her engagement ring as she headed on holiday with her friends. Ellie, 28, jetted away with a group of her best pals to soak up the sun and enjoy some birthday celebrations for one of her friends. Ellie and her best friends headed to Ibiza with the social media star sharing some snaps of her trip with her 51,000 Instagram followers. The pictur...Full Story »

BBC host Emma Louise Jones has left fans hot under the collar when donning a low cut white dress. Emma, 34, was smiling again after taking a step back from presenting duties due to health issues. However, she has now returned to hosting Raceday TV's coverage alongside former Love Island contestant Frankie Foster. And hosting their coverage from York, Emma wowed fans with a low cut white dres...Full Story »

Tamworth clung on to defeat Aldershot 3-2 on Monday to clinch their first league victory of the season.The hosts were ahead inside eight minutes when Jordan Cullinane-Liburd nodded home Kyle Finn’s corner before Jack Barham drew the sides level in the 32nd minute after he was played through by Dejan Tetek.It took just five minutes after the break for Chris Wreh to restore Tamworth’s ...Full Story »

Connor McBride fired a stoppage-time winner to clinch Rochdale a 1-0 win at Yeovil.The former Blackburn winger, signed last month after his release from Gateshead, struck his first goal for Dale in the first minute of added time, curling a shot into the bottom corner.Yeovil looked set to secure a hard-earned point thanks to some key saves from their on-loan Southampton goalkeeper Ollie Wright.Wr...Full Story »

Barcelona withdraw from Joao Cancelo race Mundo Deportivo has reported that Barcelona has pulled out of the competition to bring Joao Cancelo to Manchester City. Barca purportedly desired a reduction in City's £21 million asking fee for the out-of-favor Portuguese player, who was on loan in Catalonia for the previous campaign. The Premier League champions, however, remained unwavering i...Full Story »

Noni Madueke enjoyed his trip to the midlands after all as he scored a 15-minute hat-trick in Chelsea’s stunning 6-2 win over Wolves at Molineux.Madueke was the target of stick from the stands following his negative comments about the city of Wolverhampton in a now deleted Instagram post, but his second-half treble and a debut goal from Joao Felix gave Enzo Maresca his first win as Blues b...Full Story »

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But the decision has been fully of the goalkeeper's own making. Martinez will no longer be sporting Villa's No 1 shirt Martinez joined Villa from Arsenal in 2020 for £20m, and has made 145 league appearances for the Villans. He has since excelled both at club level and for Argentina at international level. Martinez lifted the World Cup with Argentina in 2022, playing in every minute and...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal may yet remain active in the final week of the transfer window. The Gunners have had a measured summer window so far, with Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori their marquee signing alongside making David Raya's loan from Brentford permanent. Going the other way, Emile Smith Rowe was sold to Fulham, while the likes of Mohamed Elneny, Albert Sambi Lokonga a...Full Story »

Chelsea draw up Osimhen alternative Chelsea's efforts to secure Napoli striker Victor Osimhen have hit a significant obstacle due to the player's staggering wage demands, according to The Sun. The Nigerian international is reportedly seeking a contract worth £500,000 per week, which would place him among the highest-paid players in the Premier League. However, Chelsea are not willing to...Full Story »

Leandro Trossard scored with his first touch before Thomas Partey’s strike sealed a 2-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa.The Gunners were looking to avenge April’s defeat to Villa, which ultimately cost them their first title in 20 years, and dominated the early minutes of the contest.Fresh from signing a new long-term deal at Villa Park, Emi Martinez was twice called upon to den...Full Story »

David Gray criticised Hibernian’s inability to keep the back door shut after they missed the opportunity to notch their first William Hill Premiership victory of the season by conceding a late equaliser at home to Dundee.The Hibees – who had lost four of their previous five matches in all competitions – looked on course for a much-needed win when goals from Martin Boyle and sub...Full Story »

Grant McCann is adamant his Doncaster side have goals in them after a frustrating display in the slender 1-0 home win over Morecambe.Rovers came out on top with their only shot on target – Harry Clifton’s early goal which came in fortuitous circumstances after the midfielder charged down visiting goalkeeper Stuart Moore who dawdled in possession yards from his own goal.Rovers tried t...Full Story »