Chiedozie Ogbene could return for Rotherham when they host Fleetwood on Saturday.Ogbene missed the Millers’ back-to-back matches against Doncaster due to a hamstring injury but returned to full training this week.Manager Paul Warne has no other injury worries, with Tolaji Bola having recovered from the cramp he suffered in the 6-0 Papa John’s Trophy win at Rovers.Mickel Miller will b...Full Story »

New Coventry defender Todd Kane seems unlikely to go straight into the starting line-up for the visit of Middlesbrough.The 27-year-old, who joined from QPR on a two-year contract on deadline day, will probably have to settle for a place on the bench.Captain Liam Kelly has returned to training after a knee injury sustained in April but is lacking match fitness.Midfielder Josh Eccles (hip) is stil...Full Story »

Some fans think it is down to superstition, but it has come to light that Karim Benzema straps up his right hand before every game due to an injury sustained against Real Betis in January 2019 that still hasn't been fixed. The injury occurred following a clash with Betis defender Marc Bartra, leaving Benzema with a fractured finger. At the time he was told that surgery would leave him on the ...Full Story »

Swindon manager Ben Garner urged the club’s fans to show more self-control after some of them were involved in ugly scenes towards the end of the 1-1 draw at Stevenage.The atmosphere in the away end at the Lamex Stadium turned toxic, with seats being ripped up and thrown on to the pitch, along with flares, bins and advertising hoardings.The only distraction for those intent on causing trou...Full Story »

Benjamin Mendy allegedly had a 'meltdown' in prison over the weekend after he was denied bail on charges of rape and sexual assault. The Manchester City footballer was transported to HMP Altcourse on Friday after appearing in court, where the Sun claim he mistakenly believed he was going to be locked up on a VIP wing with celebrities and sport stars. Instead, it appears the 27-year-old misunde...Full Story »

Swindon head coach Ben Garner says there is still more to come from his high-flying side after Tyreece Simpson’s first goal for the club earned a 1-0 win over Mansfield.Simpson’s strike was enough to secure Swindon a third victory from their first five league games of the season, and hand Garner his first County Ground win.Garner, whose side are fourth in the table, said: “Ther...Full Story »

MANCHESTER City superstar Benjamin Mendy is to appear in court today charged with sex attacks on three women. The left-back, 27, faces four counts of rape and one of sexual assault after being arrested at his £5m home, police confirmed. Benjamin Mendy has been charged with four counts of rape and one of sexual assaultCredit: AP He was immediately suspended by the club pending an investig...Full Story »

Chiedozie Ogbene will be out of action for Rotherham ahead of their clash against South Yorkshire rivals Doncaster.The winger was forced off the field against Sheffield Wednesday at the weekend with a hamstring injury.Ogbene’s injury is not expected to be long-term.Freddie Ladapo could also feature for the Millers, he came off the bench against Wednesday after recovering from illness which...Full Story »

BEN CHILWELL has been hitting the right notes on and off the pitch as Dele Alli revealed he has been learning to play piano. The Tottenham midfielder walked in on the Chelsea left-back having a lesson, filmed the encounter and shared it online. Chelsea star Ben Chilwell has been learning to play pianoCredit: Instagram / @dele Alli arrived at Chilwell's plush home and was shocked with what he ...Full Story »

Rafael Benitez has ordered Moise Kean to keep his emotions in check on the field after the Italian striker saw red on a rare start for Everton in their 2-1 Carabao Cup victory at Huddersfield.An Everton side featuring nine changes from the team that were held to a 2-2 draw at Leeds at the weekend looked to be up against it when Alex Iwobi’s goal was cancelled out by Tom Lees before Kean wa...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton and Ryan Bennett are likely to be available for Swansea ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth.The pair have been in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 but could return for the visit of the Pilgrims.However, Ben Cabango and Flynn Downes will remain on the sidelines after returning positive Covid tests.The duo missed the game against Bristol City on Friday n...Full Story »

Dundee United are awaiting news on the severity of Benjamin Siegrist’s injury after a training-ground issue kept him out of a 1-0 Tayside derby victory against St Johnstone.Former Motherwell goalkeeper Trevor Carson made his debut after Siegrist suffered a knee injury just ahead of the final week of the transfer window.When asked about Siegrist’s injury, United head coach Tam Courts ...Full Story »

Robbie Neilson has revealed that Hearts are poised to complete the loan signing of Ben Woodburn from Liverpool in the next 24 hours.Neilson gave an update over the club’s pursuit of the Wales international after watching his team fight out a compelling 1-1 draw with Aberdeen on Sunday afternoon.Liam Boyce gave the home side the lead in the second half from the penalty spot before Funso Ojo...Full Story »

Patrick Vieira was left with mixed emotions after Crystal Palace were held to a goalless home draw by Brentford but insisted the performance was the “benchmark” for his players moving forward.The 45-year-old secured his first point as a manager in the Premier League, but it could have been more had Conor Gallagher taken a first-half chance where he hit both the post and crossbar, whi...Full Story »

Liverpool loanee Ben Davies could make his Sheffield United debut in Saturday’s Championship clash with Huddersfield.The 26-year-old defender took a seat on the Blades’ bench for Wednesday’s 4-0 hammering at West Brom, and could now come into contention to start.Lys Mousset is working his way back to fitness so could miss out again.Enda Stevens could miss up to six weeks with a...Full Story »

Brighton boss Graham Potter praised the impact made by his substitutes after the Seagulls opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Burnley.The hosts took the lead via a second-minute James Tarkowski header – which stood after a VAR check amid Brighton protests that the defender had fouled Neal Maupay – and Burnley went on to rattle the frame of the goal...Full Story »

Everton manager Rafael Benitez insists he will do a “proper” job at the club and does not have to win over doubting fans after a 3-1 victory over Southampton got his controversial reign up and running in style.The former Liverpool boss has faced opposition from a section of the support because of his association with the red half of the city and his “small club” comments ...Full Story »

Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray believes goalscoring hero Ben Brereton has matured as a player after his header earned a battling 1-1 draw at Millwall.His strike in the 76th minute continued what has been a wonderful summer for the 22-year-old, who starred in the Copa America with Chile following his surprise call-up to their squad.Brereton has now scored in both of Rovers’ Championship fix...Full Story »

Ben Brereton scored for the second successive league match as Blackburn hit back to claim a 1-1 draw at Millwall in the Sky Bet Championship.Rovers had barely looked like troubling the Lions’ goal for the majority of the contest at The Den, but they found the leveller when they needed to to cancel out Jed Wallace’s opener for the hosts.Wallace, top scorer last season for Gary Rowett&...Full Story »

Kepa Arrizabalaga came off the bench to save two penalties and earn Chelsea Super League success in a shoot-out victory over Villarreal.Thomas Tuchel made the call to replace Edouard Mendy in the closing stages of the 1-1 draw – with Kepa then providing the heroics.Kai Havertz missed the first spot-kick but after that Chelsea were perfect while both Aissa Mandi and Raul Albiol both saw the...Full Story »