Bournemouth’s interim head coach Gary O’Neil is likely to make changes for the Carabao Cup visit of Everton.However, with first-choice goalkeeper Neto out until after the World Cup with a hamstring strain, Mark Travers looks set to stay in the side as 21-year-old back-up Cameron Plain has yet to make a senior start.Midfielder David Brooks (hamstring) and captain Lloyd Kelly (ankle) a...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 »

Battling seventh-tier Bracknell suffered a 3-0 FA Cup first-round defeat to League One outfit Ipswich.The visitors’ class eventually told as a second-half spree killed off the Southern League Premier Division South side’s fairy tale run, their first appearance in the first round since 2000.Captain Dan Bayliss’ own goal broke the resistance before Freddie Ladapo and Panutche Cam...Full Story »

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna praised battling seventh-tier Bracknell after his side’s 3-0 first-round win in the FA Cup.The hosts defended resolutely but the gulf in class between the teams, with 105 places between them in the pyramid, told in the second half.Bracknell’s resistance was broken by Dan Bayliss’ unfortunate own goal before Freddie Ladapo and Panutche Camara put the ...Full Story »

Forest Green manager Ian Burchnall praised South Shields after his side came through a challenging afternoon against the Northern Premier League club.Former Sunderland striker Connor Wickham returned to the north east to grab a goal in each half that ensured the Sky Bet League One strugglers came through an awkward test in front of a club-record crowd of 3,800 at the 1st Cloud Arena.Wickham open...Full Story »

Oli McBurnie scored twice as Sheffield United produced a superb second-half display to beat leaders Burnley 5-2 in a pulsating contest at Bramall Lane.The Blades came from behind twice and scored four goals after the break to blow away the Clarets, who struggled to cope with the Blades’ attack.Burnley took the lead after 17 minutes in what was an action-packed first half. Manuel Benson loo...Full Story »

Connor Wickham scored twice on his return to the north east as Forest Green came through a severe test by winning 2-0 at Northern Premier League side South Shields in the FA Cup first round.The opening 25 minutes were all about the Sky Bet League One side as they created the first meaningful chances, with home goalkeeper Myles Boney denying Corey O’Keefe and Regan Hendry sending an overhea...Full Story »

Tottenham are looking to sign Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries but will face competition from Chelsea. Dumfries has been linked with a move to Chelsea over the last few years, with 90min reporting that they could reignite their interest in the defender in the January transfer window. With Reece James currently injured and Chelsea without a backup natural wing-back on the right-hand side, i...Full Story »

Manchester City are lining up a move for Chelsea striker Jude Soonsup-Bell. The London Evening Standard says the 18-year-old is a prime target for Chelsea's academy rivals, who could try to acquire his signature when his contract expires at the end of the season. Soonsup-Bell joined the Blues as a youth player from Swindon Town in 2015 and has risen through the ranks as one of the clubs most...Full Story »

Speculation linking Thomas Tuchel with the England job is set to intensify after the former Chelsea boss admitted he'd be "tempted" to manage an international team next Thomas Tuchel says he'd be "tempted" by an international job Thomas Tuchel says he'd consider taking charge of a national team next amid speculation he's being lined up to replace England head coach Gareth Southgate. The forme...Full Story »

El Larguero's Manu Carreno has detailed the reasons behind Barcelona defender Gerard Pique's retirement. Pique announced his retirement on Thursday evening. Carreno said on Cadena SER that Pique felt promises about playing regularly made by Xavi have been broken. This season, in 18 games he has only played nine. In the big games like against Bayern Munich or the Clásico, Pique did not ...Full Story »

Villa could sign Pau Torres New Aston Villa manager Unai Emery could raid former club Villarreal for centre-back Pau Torres, according to La Razon. Torres was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United last summer and although that transfer fell through, he may still end up in the Premier League this January. Man Utd scouting goalkeeper targetsManchester United are continuing the sc...Full Story »

Josh Windass’ fifth goal of the season and Alex Mighten’s first in Sheffield Wednesday colours secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round triumph over Morecambe at Hillsborough.Wednesday mustered 21 goal attempts, but only converting two was always going to prove sufficient against a Morecambe team that have failed to score more than once in their last 11 contests.Owls boss Darren ...Full Story »

Midfielder Pantuche Camara is poised for more playing time when Ipswich travel to step three side Bracknell in their FA Cup first-round tie.The summer signing made his first team debut against Cambridge last month and has featured in some recent under-21s clashes, but is still returning to full match fitness as he recovers from the groin injury that delayed his start to the season.New signing Jo...Full Story »

Robert Snodgrass returns to the Hearts squad for the cinch Premiership game against Motherwell at Tynecastle on Sunday.The veteran attacker was not eligible to play in the final Europa Conference League game against Istanbul Basaksehir on Thursday night.Peter Haring (concussion), Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) could return, while Stephen Humphrys (foot) will be assessed. Ga...Full Story »

Sutton will be without suspended striker Omar Bugiel for their home FA Cup tie against Farnborough.The club’s appeal against Bugiel’s straight red card in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Stockport was unsuccessful and he starts a three-game ban.Skipper Craig Eastmond and defender Louis John both returned from injury to play the full 90 minutes at the weekend and are expected to contin...Full Story »

Cameron Carter-Vickers will return to the Celtic squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership encounter with Dundee United after missing Wednesday’s defeat by Real Madrid with a minor injury.Celtic came through the trip to Spain with no fresh injuries but manager Ange Postecoglou will make some changes following the exertions.Skipper Callum McGregor (knee) is the champions’ only abse...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell will undergo a scan on Friday afternoon to determine the extent of his hamstring injury and the length of his likely spell on the sidelines.Graham Potter does not expect keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (plantar fascia) to be available until after the World Cup, while Carney Chukwuemeka is ruled out with a hamstring issue.There is some good news for the Blues, however, as m...Full Story »

Southampton will have both Romeo Lavia and Armel Bella-Kotchap back in contention for Sunday’s Premier League match against Newcastle.Belgian midfielder Lavia has been out with a hamstring issue since late August, while defender Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder in the draw with West Ham, but has also resumed training.Full-back Kyle Walker-Peters (hamstring) and defender Tino Livrament...Full Story »

Offrande Zanzala remains sidelined for Newport as they prepare for a second meeting with Colchester in quick succession, this time in the FA Cup.Zanzala returned from a hamstring injury in the EFL Trophy match against Southampton Under-21s on October 18 after almost three months out.But he suffered a setback which ruled him out of the Exiles’ match at Northampton last weekend and remains s...Full Story »