Wesley Hoedt’s stunning log-range winner maintained Watford’s promising run of form with a 2-1 victory at Hull.The Hornets captain nicked possession off Liam Delap just inside Hull’s half before executing a perfect lob over Ryan Allsop after 74 minutes.Hoedt ran the length of the pitch to celebrate with the away fans following a goal which evoked memories of David Beckham&rsquo...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong’s brace fired Southampton to a 2-0 victory over Cardiff and to Saints’ longest unbeaten run for 19 seasons.Armstrong curled and headed in his 11th and 12th goals of the season to stay on the heels of Blackburn’s Sammie Szmodics in the race for the Sky Bet Championship’s Golden Boot.Saints stay fourth but the 11 matches they are now without defeat has equall...Full Story »

Burnley ended their wait for a Premier League home win in style with a 5-0 rout of fellow strugglers Sheffield United, climbing off the foot of the table and piling pressure on Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom.Jay Rodriguez needed just 15 seconds to head Vincent Kompany’s side in front and Jacob Bruun Larsen doubled the lead in the 28th minute, with United ending the first half a man down af...Full Story »

Arsenal opened up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League as two early goals proved just enough to see off Wolves at the Emirates Stadium.With closest challengers and reigning champions Manchester City not in action until Sunday, Mikel Arteta’s side took full advantage as Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard struck in the opening 16 minutes before a nervy ending brought about by Math...Full Story »

Partick stretched their unbeaten Scottish Championship run to five matches with a 2-1 victory at home to Airdrieonians.Ricco Diack got Partick off to an ideal start as he opened the scoring after just seven minutes, rising highest to head in from a corner.The 18-year-old threatened again as he glanced an effort past the post after 32 minutes and his involvement forced the second five minutes lat...Full Story »

Grant McCann’s return to London Road ended in defeat as Peterborough moved into the FA Cup third round with a 2-1 win against Doncaster after surviving a late fightback.Harrison Burrows opened the scoring after just three minutes with an incredible piece of luck that saw his cross from the left sail over everyone and bounce into the top-right corner.Kwame Poku and Ricky-Jade Jones both was...Full Story »

Leicester manager Enzo Maresca said it was “unbelievable” his team were given less time to recover than opponents West Brom despite beating them 2-1 in a dramatic late finish.The Foxes briefly extended their lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship to four points after Harry Winks scored a stoppage-time winner to cancel out substitute Josh Maja’s 89th-minute equaliser.Kierna...Full Story »

Harry Winks scored a last-gasp winner as Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester beat West Brom 2-1 in a dramatic finish to give manager Enzo Maresca a winning first return to The Hawthorns.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s 72nd-minute header – his sixth goal of the season – gave Leicester the lead and the midfielder then set up Winks in the fourth minute of stoppage time after substitute...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field with the gleeful chants of "Messi, Messi, Messi!" ringing in his ears from delighted Al Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar's Al Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh derby on Friday. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may have finished on the losing team -- Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice after fellow Serbian Sergej Mi...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku reportedly ‘has doubts’ over a potential move to Newcastle United as Eddie Howe’s side looks to bolster their attacking line. Currently on loan from Chelsea at Serie A side, Roma, the Belgian striker has partly regained his form after scoring 10 goals in all competitions so far this season. But with his parent club seemingly not planning on embedding him back ...Full Story »

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of a promising young star who "dreams" of moving to the Gunners. While Arsenal need players in the short-term that will help them challenge for the greatest honours in both England and Europe, Mikel Arteta still has an eye on the future in order to help the club sustain their current status for years to come. And one record-breaking wonderkid has caught ...Full Story »

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could face a lose-lose scenario if he wants to keep Andre Onana during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Onana risks punishment if he snubs Cameroon duty in the new year in favour of attempting to correct his erratic start to life at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old has endured a mixed opening four months to his United career after replacing long-term No 1 Davi...Full Story »

Ryan Reynolds wants to lead Wrexham to the top of the football pyramid Wrexham have been set a five-year target to reach the Premier League by one of their former players. The Welsh club, owned by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, are on the rise on and off the pitch after winning the National League last season to secure their place back in the Football League. The exposure cr...Full Story »

Police clashed with Legia Warsaw fans during Thursday's Europa Conference League tie with Aston Villa Credit: Rex One officer was set on fire by a flare during the clashes Credit: Rex Mark Roberts, who leads the UK's Football Policing Unit, made it clear Legia fans are no longer welcome in this country after they injured dozens of officers while rioting at Leicester and Villa. Roberts warned ...Full Story »

FORMER Barcelona defender, Marc Bartra's girlfriend wowed fans as she posted pictures from a skiing holiday to her Instagram. Jessica Goicoechea, 27, is a Spanish influencer who is in a relationship with Real Betis defender Bartra, 32. Jessica stunned fans with her outfit Credit: Instagram @goicoechea She was hitting the slopes in Andorra Credit: Instagram @goicoechea Jessica has amassed a m...Full Story »

Colombian police officer and influencer Alexa Narvaez has wowed her fans by stripping down with only America de Cali stickers covering her breasts Popular police officer Alexa Narvaez is also a popular influencer A stunning police officer has wowed her fans by going braless in support of her football team. Alexa Narvaez went viral recently for celebrating an America de Cali goal while on duty...Full Story »

Last call for Mbappe! Real Madrid to send a final offer in January Real Madrid are set to send Kylian Mbappe a final offer in January in an attempt to sign the Frenchman on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. According to Spanish outlet Relevo, Los Blancos will present an offer to the 2018 World Cup winner in the first part of 2024, allowing Mbappe to join the team as a free agent after fin...Full Story »

Manchester United are eyeing a £140m raid on Premier League rivals. Incoming investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants British players targeted. And the Daily Mail says topping his shopping list are Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi and Brentford striker Ivan Toney. It's suggested it will take £140m to land the England pair. And Ratcliffe is happy to see both deals done next month.Full Story »

JUVENTUS are leading the race to sign England midfielder Kalvin Phillips next month.  The Manchester City bit-part player knows he needs a move in the January window to keep his Three Lions Euro 2024 dream alive. Juventus are keeping tabs on Manchester City ace Kalvin Phillips There is plenty of interest in the £45million former Leeds man. But the Italian giants are showing the ...Full Story »

Almost one year after Lionel Messi lifted the World Cup trophy for Argentina in Qatar, the Inter Miami CF star revisited the complicated path to the title and expressed his satisfaction at turning criticism into praise in his country. In an interview for the "Champions, a Year Later" special on Disney Star+, Messi said one of his top triumphs from winning the World Cup and Copa América w...Full Story »