Manchester United are yet to make a decision on David De Gea's long-term future, manager Erik ten Hag has revealed. The Spain international is in the final year of his deal at Old Trafford and can agree a pre-contract with another club from January. He has been Ten Hag's first-choice keeper this season, featuring in every game, but Benfica's Odysseas Vlachodimos is among the players to have ...Full Story »

Under-fire Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl was relieved to be on the right side of fine margins after easing pressure on his position with a vital victory at south coast rivals Bournemouth.Che Adams’ early header secured a nervy 1-0 success at Vitality Stadium to propel Saints out of the Premier League relegation zone following a five-match winless run.Bournemouth dominated the second ha...Full Story »

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany admitted he was annoyed at conceding a “cheap” goal after they missed the chance to regain top spot in the Sky Bet Championship after being held to a 1-1 draw by Birmingham at St Andrew’s.Substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson handed the Clarets a 74th-minute lead just four minutes after coming off the bench.The Iceland international struck with a cu...Full Story »

Slaven Bilic criticised Watford’s lack of consistency after the 3-0 defeat at Millwall.Tom Bradshaw hit a 25-minute hat-trick in the first half to put the hosts in complete control, with the visitors stunted in attack throughout at the Den.It was the first time the Hornets had failed to score under the Croatian, and Bilic was concerned about his side’s inability to string results tog...Full Story »

Interim manager Leo Percovich said the arrival of Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough would be “very welcome” after his side came from behind to beat Wigan 4-1 at the DW Stadium.Carrick is reportedly on the verge of taking charge of the Teessiders, with an appointment expected imminently.Asked about the potential arrival of the former Manchester United midfielder, Percovich said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Eddie Howe praised Miguel Almiron’s blossoming confidence after watching him fire Newcastle to a 1-0 Premier League victory over Everton to answer his critics in style.The Paraguay international found himself on the wrong end of a jibe from Manchester City playmaker Jack Grealish at the end of last season, but has replied in fitting fashion with five goals to date this season, four of them...Full Story »

Mark Robins hailed matchwinner Martyn Waghorn after the striker scored his first goal in over a year to move Coventry off the bottom of the Sky Bet Championship with a 1-0 win over Sheffield United.Waghorn, without a goal since September 2021, stepped up to dispatch an 87th-minute penalty after Viktor Gyokeres was brought down by Chris Basham to secure back-to-back wins for the first time this s...Full Story »

Hull leap-frogged opponents Blackpool in the Sky Bet Championship table thanks to an impressive 3-1 away win.The Tigers deservedly secured their first away success of the campaign, and a long-awaited first victory at this level at Bloomfield Road since way back in 1974.A second win for caretaker boss Andy Dawson will also improve his chances of getting the Hull job permanently, while for opposit...Full Story »

Prospective new boss Michael Carrick would have been impressed with Middlesbrough’s second-half display as they came from a goal down to claim a convincing 4-1 win at Wigan and move out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation places.Former Manchester United midfielder Carrick has reportedly agreed terms to become Boro’s new manager, with the appointment expected to be confirmed shortl...Full Story »

Miguel Almiron’s fifth goal of the season handed in-form Newcastle a third Premier League win in four games as they ground their way to a 1-0 victory over Everton.The Paraguay international’s class 31st-minute finish was enough to clinch the three points on a night when Eddie Howe’s side were not at their best and had to survive a second-half fightback by the Toffees to extend ...Full Story »

Fulham are expected to be without Kenny Tete for the visit of Aston Villa.The full-back has had a number of setbacks in his recovery from injury and is not expected to be fit enough to feature on Thursday.Aleksandar Mitrovic is likely to be fully fit despite saying he was in pain during Fulham’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, while Layvin Kurzawa and Manor Solomon remain out with injuries.Came...Full Story »

Chelsea want Nkunku in January Chelsea are hoping to be able to bring in Christopher Nkunku in the January transfer window, according to the Mirror. The Blues have already reached an agreement with the 24-year-old but are aiming to convince RB Leipzig to sell in the winter rather than wait for the end of the season. Juventus keen on Evan Ndicka Juventus are looking for defensive reinforcem...Full Story »

Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to remain at the club until the end of the season, despite his goalscoring struggles. Problems in front of goal have spread across United's attack this term, and Dublin has suggested a solution to Erik ten Hag. Ronaldo has scored once in eight Premier League games this season, but he has started just twice amid doubts ove...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy's friend's alleged rape victim has denied being proud of sex with Jack Grealish A woman denied claims she was "proud" of having sex with Jack Grealish after she was allegedly raped by a friend of Benjamin Mendy. The alleged victim, who was 23 at the time, said she was raped by Louis Saha Matturie, 41, on a booze run to a local petrol station on August 23 last year. Matturie was ...Full Story »

Wilfried Zaha’s contract talks are not troubling Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira, who wants more consistency from his talismanic forward.Zaha, the Eagles’ top scorer, netted his fifth goal of the season in the 2-1 comeback win over Wolves which sealed Palace’s second successive victory at Selhurst Park.The Ivory Coast international’s five-year contract with Palace come...Full Story »

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi said experiencing the war in Ukraine means he has nothing to fear in football after a frustrating goalless draw with lowly Nottingham Forest prompted a smattering of boos.Albion controlled the contest at the Amex Stadium and struck the crossbar through Leandro Trossard but remain without a win since the Italian replaced Graham Potter four games ago.Pascal Gross was...Full Story »

Anthony Martial will be absent when Manchester United host Tottenham but Christian Eriksen could return against his former club.Forward Martial remains out with a back complaint and playmaker Eriksen returned to training on Tuesday after illness saw him miss Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle.Scott McTominay (suspension) and Martin Dubravka (ineligible) return to the fold, but Harry Maguire,...Full Story »

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has been added to the injury list ahead of the visit of West Ham.The Portugal international is out for a number of months with a calf problem.Centre-backs Joel Matip (calf) and Ibrahima Konate (muscle) and forward Luis Diaz (knee) are still absent, but Trent Alexander-Arnold should be fit enough to start after coming off the bench at the weekend after an ankle injury...Full Story »

Bournemouth have no fresh selection concerns ahead of the Premier League match against Southampton.Midfielder Joe Rothwell and Junior Stanislas returned to the bench for the draw at Fulham after injury lay-offs to bolster the ranks.Ben Pearson is also available for selection despite not making the last match squad, while Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly (ankle) and David Brooks (hamstring) remain ou...Full Story »

Kepa Arrizabalaga is engaged to Miss Universe winner Andrea Martinez (Image: andrea.martinezf/Instagram) Chelsea hero Kepa Arrizabalaga is engaged to Spanish beauty and Miss Universe winner Andrea Martinez. The Blues goalkeeper has been a standout performer for the club in recent weeks after reclaiming his spot following the appointment of Graham Potter as manager. Kepa is also winning off the...Full Story »