Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has urged his players to use their FA Cup derby victory over Sunderland as a springboard for the second half of the season.The Magpies ended a run of seven defeats in eight games in all competitions with a resounding 3-0 third-round win at the Stadium of Light on Saturday to get the better of their arch-rivals for the first time in 10 attempts dating back to 2011.A plac...Full Story »

Liam Sercombe’s quick-fire double earned Cheltenham a shock 2-1 home win over League One leaders Portsmouth.Pompey had taken the lead through a 49th-minute own goal, but the Robins responded quickly with Sercombe’s first brace for the club sealing three valuable points in their battle against the drop.Portsmouth were on top for much of the first half, with Abu Kamara a major threat.B...Full Story »

Rochdale returned to winning ways in the National League with a 2-0 victory over bottom side Kidderminster.It took the hosts, beaten by lowly Fylde last time out, until the 59th minute to break the deadlock at the Crown Oil Arena.The goal was worth the wait, with Tyrese Sinclair chesting the ball down and hitting a high volley on the turn that looped over keeper Christian Dibble.Dale doubled the...Full Story »

Derby boss Paul Warne believes his side’s away form could be the catalyst for promotion after a 3-1 victory at Fleetwood.The Rams fired themselves to within two points of second-placed Bolton with a fine fifth straight victory on the road.Player-of-the-match Nathaniel Mendez-Laing opened the scoring before prolific marksman James Collins hit his 16th goal of the season on the stroke of the...Full Story »

Charlie Adam’s first home game in charge of Fleetwood ended with a 3-1 defeat to promotion-chasing Derby.The former Scotland international has lost his first two matches, after defeat by the same scoreline at Shrewsbury on New Year’s Day, with his bottom side now winless in nine league games.Nathaniel Mendez-Laing and James Collins did the majority of the damage in the first-half at ...Full Story »

Alexander Isak’s double cemented a first derby victory over Sunderland since 2011 as Eddie Howe finally won an FA Cup tie as Newcastle boss at the third attempt.Perhaps fittingly at the end of a week during which the Black Cats scored a PR own goal by allowing a bar at the Stadium of Light to be decorated in Magpies colours, much of the damage in a 3-0 defeat was self-inflicted.Dan Ballard...Full Story »

The 22-year-old Belgian international arrived at Goodison Park from Lille for £33.5million after snubbing West Ham in August 2022. Arsenal are reportedly set to make a move for Everton's Amadou Onana this month Onana instantly became a key player under Frank Lampard and remains an integral part of the Toffees team under Sean Dyche. He has made 16 appearances in the Premier League this te...Full Story »

AC Milan are interested in Palmeiras youngster Vanderlan. The winger is close to Endrick, who leave Palmeiras for Real Madrid when he turns 18 this year. AS says Milan are keen to bring Vanderlan to Italy this month. However, there is a stumbling block, as they currently have all their non-EU slots filled. And concerning for the Rossoneri, rival interest is arriving from Galatasaray and Re...Full Story »

Giovanni van Bronckhorst to be appointed as Besiktas coach 🚨✍️ Giovanni #vanBronckhorst is ready to be appointed as a new #Besiktas head coach, as @ertansuzgun first reported.🗣️ The 🇹🇷 club - as revealed days ago - was also in talks with #Genesio, but at the end it preferred to finalize the deal with the 🇳🇱 coach. 🐓⚽ #Transfers pic.twitter.com/2F9JyjVywv— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGalet...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne could opt to leave Manchester City in favour of joining a Saudi Pro League club next summer. WHAT HAPPENED?According to Rudy Galetti, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) have renewed their interest in the Manchester City star having reportedly gotten back in touch with the player, and they view him as a primary target for next summer. THE BIGGER PICTUREDe Bruyne's current ...Full Story »

Manchester United are preparing to move several players out of the club this month. The Red Devils are set for a mini squad overhaul, as manager Erik ten Hag refreshes his group. With INEOS having completed a 25 percent stake purchase of United, they will also be assessing the club's sporting structure. Per The Sun, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, Casemiro, Raphael Varane, and Sofyan Amrabat...Full Story »

After Victor Lindelof, Manchester United have now triggered a one-year extension clause in Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract. WHAT HAPPENED?The English defender, whose contract was set to expire in June 2024, will now stay at Old Trafford for one more year as United have triggered the extension clause in his contract, according to The Athletic. This comes just days after the club, triggered a simi...Full Story »

Daniel O’Reilly scored twice as Raith Rovers stayed clear at the top of the Scottish Championship with a 2-1 derby victory away to Dunfermline.When Dunfermline failed to clear Josh Mullin’s cross, O’Reilly fired the visitors in front with 11 minutes gone, but Ben Summers brought Dunfermline level with a superb solo goal, his first at senior level, seven minutes before half-time...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has opened the door to a move to Manchester United. The Holland international has long been linked with United, where his former Ajax coach Erik ten Hag remains keen. And De Jong told NOS: "Go to a new Championship? It's possible. "But I am very satisfied at Barca. It's always difficult to say. For now, I feel good here in Barcelona. "I am in the club w...Full Story »

The Spanish international goalkeeper, 33, is still unemployed after failing to agree a new reduced deal with the Red Devils last summer. David de Gea is still without a club following his exit from Man Utd De Gea won the Premier League's Golden Glove last term, but United announced he had been released on his wedding day in June and he is yet to find a new club. Erik ten Hag brought in Andre ...Full Story »

Forest want to re-sign Keylor Navas in January Nottingham Forest are reportedly interested in re-signing Keylor Navas from Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, according to Football Insider. New Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants an experienced goalkeeper and thus the club want to bring back the Costa Rican who spent the 2022/23 season on loan at the Premier League side. M...Full Story »

Graham Alexander says Bradford did not get their just rewards for a dominant performance at Crewe, for whom Chris Long’s first-half penalty proved decisive in a 1-0 home win.The Railwaymen were indebted to two stunning saves from young keeper Tom Booth which thwarted Andy Cook and Jonathan Tomkinson in the closing minutes. Cook also had a second-half set-piece header chalked off for offsid...Full Story »

Delighted Mansfield boss Nigel Clough saluted an “outstanding” effort from his players after they won 2-0 at promotion rivals Stockport.George Maris and Davis Keillor-Dunn bagged second-half goals which moved the second-placed Stags to within just two points of leaders Stockport.“It’s a perfect start to the new year for us,” beamed Clough, whose side have still lost...Full Story »

Perry Ng scored the winner as Cardiff beat QPR 2-1 to increase the west London ‘relegation worries.Paul Smyth equalised for the hosts to cancel out Dimitrios Goutas’ opener, but Rangers’ defensive shortcomings were badly exposed again.They remain in the relegation zone and are without a win in five matches – a run which has included four defeats.A lack of goals has been a...Full Story »

Aldershot ended a run of three games without a win with an eventful 3-2 victory at Woking.Lorent Tolaj opened the scoring in the 26th minute as Woking were dispossessed trying to play out from the back, but the home side responded almost immediately as Rhys Browne bundled home the rebound after Tunji Akinola’s shot was saved.Tolaj then turned provider for Tyler Frost to restore Aldershot&r...Full Story »