Harry Maguire fears being frozen out at Manchester United Harry Maguire fears he could be frozen out long-term at Manchester United in a serious blow to his World Cup hopes. The England defender has starred for Gareth Southgate's Three Lions at both of the last two major tournaments, but is at risk of missing out on a place in his squad for Qatar. Southgate wants his players to play regularly ...Full Story »

Morecambe manager Derek Adams admitted drawing a big club in the third round of the Carabao Cup would give him the green light to strengthen his squad ahead of the transfer window closing.Arthur Gnahoua’s second-half strike earned the Shrimps a 1-0 win at Championship side Rotherham, who only mustered one attempt on target.A place in the third round brings the opportunity of drawing one of...Full Story »

Burnley manager Vincent Kompany was “really happy to go through” to the third round of the Carabao Cup following an industrial 1-0 win over League One Shrewsbury.Samuel Bastien ensured the Clarets advanced with a 50th-minute winner.Kompany said: “I was pleased to make changes and still see a similar picture to the team.“To keep a clean sheet and pick up a good away win is...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira has told Odsonne Edouard to add more “bite” to his attacking threat to thrive at Crystal Palace.The 24-year-old fired a smart finish from Jeffrey Schlupp’s through-ball as Palace eased past Oxford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Edouard notched his first goal in 15 matches for the Eagles and boss Vieira told the former Celtic striker to keep grafting to ad...Full Story »

Crawley boss Kevin Betsy hailed a “fantastic night” for his League Two strugglers after deservedly dumping Premier League side Fulham out of the Carabao Cup with a stunning 2-0 win.Betsy, whose side sit second bottom of the English Football League on the back of just a single point from five games, was initially fearful having seen the quality in the Cottagers’ much-changed tea...Full Story »

Leicester debutant Daniel Iversen made three shootout saves as the Foxes edged into the Carabao Cup third round with a 3-1 win on penalties at League Two Stockport.After the visitors had been admirably kept at bay across 90 minutes by their opponents for a 0-0 draw, they prevailed on spot-kicks as Iversen kept out efforts from Antoni Sarcevic, Scott Quigley and Kyle Wootton.The main feeling at t...Full Story »

Brentford battled to a hard-fought 2-0 win at Sky Bet League Two Colchester United to progress to the Carabao Cup third round.Bees boss Thomas Frank rang the changes, with Mikkel Damsgaard and goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha making their debuts and Keane Lewis-Potter making his first start.The Premier League side almost took the lead in the opening minute when Halil Dervisoglu shot just past the tar...Full Story »

Aston Villa came from behind to spare manager Steven Gerrard an uncomfortable night with a convincing 4-1 Carabao Cup win at Bolton.The Premier League side were stunned as Dion Charles gave the hosts a 24th-minute lead in Tuesday’s second-round tie at the University of Bolton Stadium but Douglas Luiz levelled directly from a corner.Danny Ings put Villa ahead with a 62nd-minute penalty afte...Full Story »

Raul Jimenez plundered his first goal of the season as Wolves survived Preston’s swashbuckling Carabao Cup fightback.The Mexico star – who celebrated his opener with an eye patch and pirate hook – set the hosts on the way to a 2-1 second-round win.Adama Traore’s spectacular strike also ensured Bruno Lage’s side secured their first win of the season, even after Hwang...Full Story »

Arthur Gnahoua’s second goal of the season fired League One strugglers Morecambe into the third round of the Carabao Cup at Rotherham.The French striker secured a 1-0 win for the visitors against their Championship hosts, who made nine changes from the team that started Saturday’s draw at QPR.A low-key first half saw neither goalkeeper tested, although away defender Lewis Gibson went...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED transfer target Antony kept a close eye on the Red Devils as they defeated Liverpool 2-1 on Monday. Antony, 22, was pictured watching the Premier League clash alongside his brother Emerson Santos. Antony and his brother were watching Man Utd on MondayCredit: Instagram / @emersusantos Antony has been linked with a move to Man UtdCredit: Instagram / @emersusantos The duo pose...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Leeds United winger and Wales international Daniel James following speculation that Spur's youngster Bryan Gil could exit the north London club. According to a report by Football London, James has found himself on Spurs' radar as a potential replacement for Gil. However, as of yet, there have been no further advances. Football London als...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford fired Manchester United to a memorable first win under Erik ten Hag as bitter rivals Liverpool were beaten 2-1 on a night of protests against the Glazer family.The eyes of the footballing world were focused on a rocking Old Trafford as these old foes went toe-to-toe in search of their first Premier League wins of the season.United had started the weekend bottom o...Full Story »

Stockport forward Connor Jennings is hoping to return to the starting line-up for the home Carabao Cup tie against Leicester.Jennings stepped off the bench in Saturday’s defeat at Mansfield after recovering from an ankle injury and is one of several players pushing for a recall.Boss Dave Challinor has reported no major new injuries but confirmed he will make changes for the second-round ti...Full Story »

Colchester will once again be without Tommy Smith as they host Brentford in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Club captain Smith is struggling with a foot injury and will miss the visit of Premier League opposition.The U’s eased past Ipswich in the previous round but will also be without midfielder Emyr Huws (ankle) this time around.Manager Wayne Brown could name a strong side as he aims...Full Story »

Bolton striker Jon Dadi Bodvarsson has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Carabao Cup second-round clash against Aston Villa.The Iceland international, who came off the bench during Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday in League One, sustained a hamstring problem in training.Wanderers boss Ian Evatt has no other fresh selection concerns.Defender Eoin Toal, midfielder Josh Sheehan and ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday defender Ben Heneghan could return to the starting line-up in the home Carabao Cup game against Rochdale.Summer signing Heneghan was an unused substitute in Saturday’s league win at Bolton and is hoping to be back in contention after being rested.Boss Darren Moore has no new injury concerns but is still without defender Jack Hunt (illness) and striker Michael Smith...Full Story »

Injury-hit Oxford will be without eight players for Tuesday evening’s Carabao Cup second-round clash with Crystal Palace.Marcus McGuane (calf), James Henry and Alex Gorrin (both hamstring) have joined the U’s growing list of absentees following Saturday’s 1-1 Sky Bet League One draw against Morecambe.Elliott Moore missed that game with a quad problem and remains unavailable, wh...Full Story »

OM CAIRNEY'S car window turned out to be perfect target practice for Aleksandar Mitrovic to prove himself in the Prem. The  Serbia   striker gave Fulham the bragging rights in their first Prem derby against local rivals Brentford with a towering last-minute header. Aleksandar Mitrovic mocked his Fulham pal Tom Cairney Mitrovic showed no remorse as he posed in front of Cairney's car But his s...Full Story »

Hope Solo had a bad rap when she got arrested for driving under the influence when police saw her passed out in her car with her twin babies in the back seat last March and then went to rehab. She went to rehab She then took a month off and got admitted into a rehab facility where she got better and now she opened up about her experience in the Hope Solo podcast. View ...Full Story »