A shock return?! Newcastle eyeing surprise swoop for Lukaku Newcastle are eyeing a surprise swoop for former Chelsea and Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Belgian outlet Voetbalkrant. The Magpies see Lukaku as an ideal addition to bolster their attacking options for the next season, who can also provide competition to in-form players Alexander Isak and Callum Wilson. Wes...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp declared himself satisfied with the 4-0 victory over LASK which secured top spot in their Europa League group with a match to spare.Two goals from Cody Gakpo and one apiece from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah, his 199th for the club, saw them coast past the Austrians at Anfield.Toulouse’s draw with Union Saint-Gilloise meant Klopp’s side cannot be caught a...Full Story »

Unai Emery urged Aston Villa to finish the job after they booked their spot in the Europa Conference League knockout stages.The manager wants to seal top spot in Group E following Thursday’s 2-1 win over Legia Warsaw.Alex Moreno’s winner – on his first appearance since May following a hamstring injury – earned victory after Moussa Diaby’s opener was cancelled out by...Full Story »

Philippe Clement insists Rangers will be going all out to secure Europa League football against Real Betis after struggling to a 1-1 draw against Aris Limassol at Ibrox.The Light Blues, who had suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to the Cypriot side on matchday two, struggled after falling behind after 28 minutes to a Shavy Babicka goal.Clement replaced Todd Cantwell with 20-year-old Ross McCausland bef...Full Story »

Alex Moreno fired Aston Villa into the Europa Conference League knockout stages after a 2-1 win over Legia Warsaw.The defender’s first goal, on his first appearance of the season following a hamstring injury, sent Unai Emery’s side top of Group E.Moussa Diaby opened the scoring before Ernest Muci seized on Boubacar Kamara’s defensive gaffe to level.Victory came after Legia fans...Full Story »

Liverpool cruised into the Europa League knock-out stages with a match to spare as a 4-0 victory over LASK confirmed their place as group winners.Early goals from Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo were enhanced by a second-half Mohamed Salah penalty – his 199th goal for the club – and an added-time strike by Gakpo as Toulouse’s draw with Union Saint-Gilloise means a dreaded round-of-32 ...Full Story »

Rangers’ European journey will continue into 2024 but a disconcerting 1-1 draw with Aris Limassol means a wait until the final Group C fixture to see if progress will be in the Europa League.The Light Blues had suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to the Cypriot side on matchday two following the departure of boss Michael Beale and on a freezing evening in Govan they were in trouble again in the 28...Full Story »

Captain Lewis Dunk says Brighton are dreaming of Europa League glory after securing a spot in the knockout stages on a historic day for the club.Albion guaranteed a top-two finish in Group B with a game to spare thanks to an unconvincing 1-0 victory away to 10-man AEK Athens.Joao Pedro’s 55th-minute penalty proved the difference against the Greek champions as the Seagulls set aside a disjo...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson praised his team for adapting to snowy conditions after they came from two goals down to earn a Europa Conference League point against Finnish champions HJK.The Dons fell two goals behind inside 33 minutes but a brilliant 30-yard striker from Angus MacDonald gave them a lifeline just before the break and they took full advantage.Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes nodded h...Full Story »

David Moyes wants West Ham to finish the job off and top their Europa League group.Tomas Soucek struck late on yet again as the Hammers secured their passage into the knock-out stages with a 1-0 win against Backa Topola in Serbia.Now they need to avoid defeat to Freiburg at the London Stadium in a fortnight to ensure they top Group A and avoid a two-legged play-off in February.Tornado Tom ӽ...Full Story »

C fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with HJK in a Europa Conference League game that was held up by a Helsinki snow storm.The referee briefly stopped the game early in the second half because the travelling Dons fans were throwing snowballs, before a longer delay to allow several snow ploughs to clear the pitch.Aberdeen were two goals down inside 33 minutes but a stunning strike from A...Full Story »

Tomas Soucek struck late on yet again as West Ham secured their passage into the knock-out stages of the Europa League despite a Serbian snooze-fest against Backa Topola.The Czech midfielder has now scored in his last five matches for club and country after an 89th-minute volley earned a scratchy 1-0 win.Now they need to finish the job against Freiburg at the London Stadium in a fortnight to ens...Full Story »

Brighton secured a place in the knockout stages of the Europa League after Joao Pedro’s second-half penalty earned an unconvincing 1-0 victory away to 10-man AEK Athens.In-form forward Pedro converted his fifth goal of the competition in the 55th minute to guarantee the Seagulls a top-two finish in Group B.Albion were second best before the VAR-awarded spot-kick and fortunate not to fall b...Full Story »

As Christmas rolls around the calendar sales begin to boom and Alisha Lehmann is set to release her latest additions – seeing an England team-mate say they ‘can’t wait’ Alisha Lehmann showed off her 2024 calendar Alisha Lehmann is set to release her second calendar as the Aston Villa star showed off her 2024 edition, which fans have called the ‘hottest calendar ev...Full Story »

Barcelona's 2014/15 campaign remains one of the greatest seasons in their history but you wouldn't suspect it when you see the meals their stars were shoving down their throats Nutella sandwiches were a popular choice among the Barcelona squad and their post-match food requests (Image: Getty Images) Barcelona's iconic 2014/15 season saw their players etch their names into the history books of ...Full Story »

CHELSEA fan Astrid Wett treated her followers to a bikini after flying out to America. Astrid Wett showed off her body in a bikini Credit: instagram @wettastrid Astrid is soaking up the sun in Miami, USA Credit: instagram @wettastrid The OnlyFans star has proven quite a controversial figure on social media - even among her own fanbase at times. Fans were disturbed by a video she posted last ...Full Story »

Manchester United's quest to sign Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez is continuing. The Red Devils are very eager to bring in a defensive midfielder in the winter window. Sofyan Amrabat has struggled, while Casemiro does not look as strong as his Real Madrid days. Per Estadio Deportivo, Argentine international Rodriguez is tempting manager Erik ten Hag. United know he is out of contract...Full Story »

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati is staring at a lengthy period on the sidelines after suffering serious injury with Brighton against Nottingham Forest. WHAT HAPPENED?Roberto de Zerbi has been handed a double blow before they face AEK Athens in the Europe League on Thursday as the Spanish forward joined Tariq Lamptey in the treatment room. Fati limped out during the first half at the City Ground du...Full Story »

Bukayo Saka has revealed that he was left unhappy by Mikel Arteta's decision to sub him off in the second half. Arsenal secured passage to the next round of the Champions League with a ruthless 6-0 win against RC Lens on Wednesday night. The Gunners showed why they are currently top of the Premier League and responded to the criticism around their forward line. With all six goals coming fro...Full Story »

Former Chelsea fullback Glen Johnson says Victor Osimhen must be patient if he plans to move to Stamford Bridge. The Napoli striker is being linked with a January transfer to Chelsea. Speaking with with GGRecon, Johnson said: "Regardless of what's happening at Napoli, I believe Victor would want to join Chelsea anyway. "However, Victor will be kicking himself that this move could happen whe...Full Story »