Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feels this season is their best shot in years to win the Premier League title. Should Manchester City topple Arsenal on their own patch this Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola's side would leapfrog the Gunners into top-spot, though manager Mikel Arteta's men would have still played a game less. Wenger has confessed he feels his beloved old side could be left wit...Full Story »

There could be a Manchester United bidding war involving Sir Jim Ratcliffe Sir Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly one of five serious contenders in the race to buy Manchester United. Britain's richest man and the founder of chemicals company INEOS became a frontrunner when he put his hat in the ring for the Red Devils last month. There's considerable interest from around the globe to do business with...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield heaped praise on his in-form Colchester side after they picked up their fifth straight League Two away win against Grimsby.Tom Hopper settled the scores with a point-blank header, the only goal of a game which was low on quality from both sides.Colchester leapfrogged Grimsby into 16th position with another gutsy display on their travels, in the process equalling the club’s ...Full Story »

Raith reached the ALBA Challenge Cup final after hitting back from 2-0 down to beat Dundee 4-3 on penalties.Zach Robinson missed the crucial spot kick as Raith set up a final with Hamilton next month.Lyall Cameron’s double put Dundee 2-0 up in the first half but William Akio and Sam Stanton levelled to force the game to penalties.Aidan Connolly missed for Raith before Barry Maguire and Rob...Full Story »

Liverpool have received a boost in their pursuit of Jude Bellingham as he has rejected a move to Chelsea and PSG. Bellingham is one of the hottest prospects in European football at the moment. At the age of 19, Bellingham is already a regular for both club and country and has even captained Borussia Dortmund at times this season. The mix of experience and vast potential means he’s now ...Full Story »

Sixteen-year-old Ryan One’s composed finish in extra time saw Hamilton book their place in the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup with a 2-1 win over Queen of the South.Just six minutes into the additional period, the teenager latched onto a through-ball, outpaced the defence and produced a composed finish to send Accies into the final where they will face either Dundee or Raith.Dario Zan...Full Story »

Kwesi Appiah netted a stoppage-time equaliser to salvage Colchester a point in their 1-1 draw with visitors Barrow.Substitute Appiah slotted in at the far post in the sixth minute of time added on, after John Akinde’s effort was cleared off the line.Barrow almost took a second-minute lead when Niall Canavan’s excellent header was saved by Kieran O’Hara.But Colchester went close...Full Story »

LEANDRO TROSSARD and wife Laura welcomed baby Amadeo into the world this week. January was a very busy month for the family with Trossard completing a transfer from Brighton to Arsenal. Leandro Trossard and Laura welcomed a second son into the world Credit: Instagram @ leandrotrossard Amadeo was born on January 30 Credit: Instagram @ leandrotrossard Trossard and Laura got married in 2019 Th...Full Story »

EX-BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique's new girlfriend has managed to win over his football pals, accomplishing something his ex was never able to do. Shakira allegedly never hit it off with Gerard's friends, who gave her an odd nickname due to her "bad character". The ex-footballer's pals reportedly nicknamed Shakira "La Patron", or "The Boss" due to her unfriendly nature towards the group. S...Full Story »

Delighted Colchester boss Matt Bloomfield praised the character of his side as the U’s moved eight points clear of the Sky Bet League Two relegation zone.They needed a scrambled 88th-minute Alex Newby winner to see off struggling Pools, who thought they had salvaged a late point.And, after recording a fourth successive away win – the first time Colchester have managed that in 25 year...Full Story »

Colchester’s fight to beat the drop from Sky Bet League Two took another step forward as they enjoyed a dramatic 2-1 win at relegation rivals Hartlepool.An 88th-minute scrambled winner from Alex Newby earned the U’s a fifth win in eight games, while Pools stay third bottom.The visitors bagged the opening goal on five minutes.A long free-kick was pumped into the area by Arthur Reid an...Full Story »

ENGLAND'S World Cup hero John Stones and his entrepreneur girlfriend Olivia Naylor are celebrating after she gave birth to a baby boy. The couple are said to be "totally in love" after he was born last week. The pair are said to be thrilled with the news Manchester City centre-back Stones, 28, played in every one of England's matches on the way to the World Cup quarter-finals in Qatar. Stunn...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield was proud of his Colchester players after they battled back to secure a 1-1 draw against promotion-chasing Salford in Sky Bet League Two.The Ammies took a 49th-minute lead through Conor McAleny, who nodded in from close range from Ryan Watson’s assist after Theo Vassell’s header from a corner had struck the crossbar.However, substitute Fiacre Kelleher rose to head hom...Full Story »

Fiacre Kelleher came off the bench to earn Colchester a point from their 1-1 draw with promotion-chasing Salford in Sky Bet League Two.The Ammies went close in the 10th minute when home goalkeeper Kieran O’Hara pushed away Matt Smith’s header, following Jason Lowe’s ball into the area.The visitors edged the first half but Colchester almost took the lead in first-half stoppage-t...Full Story »

Barcelona are in talks to sign Flamengo fullback Wesley. Globo Esporte says the Blaugrana are hoping to take the 19-year-old to Camp Nou this month. Reports in Brazil claim that the two clubs are already in talks over a deal for the teenager, who has made four appearances for the Flamengo first team and has starred for Brazil's under-20 side. Any potential transfer would see Barça pay ...Full Story »

West Ham captain Declan Rice is reportedly open to joining London rivals Chelsea if he departs the Irons this summer. The 24-year-old has become one of the most sought-after midfielders in recent years and is rumoured to be preparing for a summer exit from the London Stadium. The likes of Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal are all expected to be in the race for Rice's signature at the en...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Neil Harris praised his side’s ‘clinical’ display after they won 2-0 at fellow strugglers Colchester United.Both goals came just before half-time, as the Gills claimed back-to-back League Two wins for the first time this season.They took a 37th-minute lead through David Tutonda, who headed home at the far post after Ollie Hawkins had flicked on Alex MacDonald&rs...Full Story »

Gillingham chalked up back-to-back victories in League Two for the first time this season after winning 2-0 at fellow strugglers Colchester United.David Tutonda and Tom Nichols were on target as the visitors built on last week’s win over Hartlepool.Junior Tchamadeu fired into the side netting early on for Colchester and Noah Chilvers also went close for the hosts when his 25-yard strike wa...Full Story »

Three pitch invaders briefly halted the game as away-day specialists Preston inflicted a fifth straight league defeat on Birmingham in a 2-1 win at St Andrew’s that saw referee Rebecca Welch make history.In the first Championship game to be refereed in full by a female official, first league goals of the season from Ryan Ledson and captain Alan Browne in the opening 15 minutes won it for R...Full Story »

FORMER footballer Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe weeks after his marriage collapsed, it has been reported. The ex England star, 40, has been secretly seeing influencer Alisha LeMay, 31, who was tipped for the ITV dating show in 2019. Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe after his marriage collapsed He is said to be a 'regular' visitor to Alisha LeMay The influencer ha...Full Story »