Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard felt his side gave themselves just the lift they needed as they came from behind to beat Bolton 4-1 in the Carabao Cup.After a frustrating start to the season and a tough run of fixtures in the coming weeks, a cup shock at the University of Bolton Stadium on Tuesday could have made life uncomfortable for Villa and Gerrard.Yet despite falling behind to their determ...Full Story »

Walsall boss Michael Flynn claimed a controversial handball decision could have cost the Saddlers a huge windfall after their 1-0 Carabao Cup exit to Charlton.Diallang Jaiyesimi’s cool second-half finish sent the League One side through after referee Ollie Yates’ decision to rule out Andy Williams’ effort for the League Two hosts.Williams appeared to chest home Taylor Allen&rsq...Full Story »

Bournemouth edged past Norwich to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup as former Cherries loanee Todd Cantwell missed the decisive penalty in a tense shoot-out.Adam Idah thought he had marked a return from a six-month injury lay-off with a late winner off the bench, only for Brooklyn Genesini to pull Bournemouth level in stoppage time and secure a 2-2 draw to take the tie to penalties.Earlie...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 »

Summer signing Samuel Bastien opened his Burnley account in style as he fired the Championship club into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 win at League One Shrewsbury.Steve Cotterill’s third-tier side matched the Clarets in the first half.But the DR Congo international bagged his first goal in English football as he ended the Shrews’ dreams of a cup run.Experienced defen...Full Story »

Superb long-range strikes in the first half from Jaden Brown, Fisayo Dele-Bahsiru and Dennis Adeniran saw Sheffield Wednesday beat Rochdale 3-0 to advance to the third round of the Carabao Cup.After Callum Paterson put a long-range effort over, Brown found the net with a fine 25-yard effort following a corner in the 23rd minute.A rare attack from the visitors saw James Ball try an effort from di...Full Story »

D’Mani Mellor is a doubt for Wycombe when they take on Bristol City after picking up a knock.The forward was absent for the Chairboys’ win against Barnsley at the weekend and Gareth Ainsworth could still be without a number of players including Ryan Tafazolli, Sam Vokes, Brandon Hanlan and Sullay Kaikai.Goalkeeper Max Stryjek could keep his spot between the sticks after an impressive...Full Story »

Tranmere boss Micky Mellon will be looking for a response from his players as they head into Carabao Cup second-round battle with Premier League Newcastle.Mellon was disappointed with his side’s performance in their 2-1 League Two defeat at Newport on Saturday in which he fielded the same starting XI for the third successive game.The Rovers boss gave opportunities to keeper Mateusz Hewelt,...Full Story »

Barcelona have decided to sell Aubameyang. The report said that Xavi and Barca senior management has completed a meeting, after discussion, Barca has decided to sell Aubameyang, and the coaching staff has been approved. Barca may have to wait until the last few days of the month to sell Aubameyang. They are currently in talks with Chelsea and it will not be easy to reach an agreement. Althou...Full Story »

FANS are all saying the same thing after Real Madrid star Casemiro broke down in tears during his farewell speech ahead of his move to Manchester United. The Brazilian midfielder said an emotional goodbye to the club he has been at since 2013. Casemiro is on his way to join Man Utd The Brazil star was visibly emotional in his farewell speech to Real Madrid Tears flowed for the whole family a...Full Story »

Juventus director Pavel Nedved has confirmed they're in advanced talks to sign Barcelona striker Memphis Depay. Nedved says Depay is among several striker targets they're considering. He said, "We don't need to speed up the process, that is never a good idea," the vice-president told DAZN ahead of the trip to Sampdoria. "We are evaluating, we are vigilant on what the market offers. We need ...Full Story »

Fernandes teases possible Ronaldo departure Bruno Fernandes tells Eleven Sports: “Cristiano Ronaldo’s future? I may know one thing or another, I won't be the one who will say it”. 🚨🔴🇵🇹 #MUFC“For now he's a United player, he’s quiet - if he's going to leave or if he won't leave, he will speak soon as he said”. pic.twitter.com/FxuVwInghD— Fabriz...Full Story »

Barrow boss Pete Wild will have new signing Pawel Zuk available for the first time for Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup second-round tie against League One Lincoln.The Poland youth international signed a one-year deal on Monday and goes straight into the squad.Wild must otherwise decide whether to stick or twist after fielding an unchanged team for Saturday’s 1-0 win over Harrogate, which...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 »

Shrewsbury remain without Aiden O’Brien and Elliott Bennett as they prepare for Tuesday’s Carbao Cup tie against Burnley.Forward O’Brien continues his recovery after undergoing a minor hip operation last week that is expected to keep him out for around a month-and-a-half.Wing-back Bennett, who had ankle surgery last month, is closer to being available to boss Steve Cotterill.Th...Full Story »

WANTAWAY Leicester defender Wesley Fofana was completely unmoved as he watched James Maddison's opener against Southampton from the stands. The 21-year-old was left out of the squad that lost 2-1 to the Saints on Saturday with Brendan Rodgers admitting he wasn't in the "right frame of mind". #Fofana overjoyed at Maddison’s goal just now #LCFC pic.twitter.com/gnqUMzCmm7— stulcfc...Full Story »

Robert Lewandowski struck twice as Barcelona ran out 4-1 winners at Real Sociedad on Sunday Lewandowski scored 46 seconds into the game It was the striker's first of two goals Dembele and Fati also impressed WHAT HAPPENED? Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring just 46 seconds into the contest with his first of two goals, but Alexander Isak pulled his team level shortly afterwards. The se...Full Story »

ERIK TEN HAG wants his flops to take their anger over a cancelled day off out on Liverpool tonight. Manchester United’s new boss hauled his underperforming stars in for brutal extra training in the baking heat last Sunday following their humiliating 4-0 defeat at Brentford. Erik ten Hag wants his flops to take their anger out on Liverpool Many were fuming at having their day off ruined ...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today. Chelsea fans seeing Leeds take a 3-0 lead     The only man who can save Chelsea     What a game !!Newcastle 3-3 Man City     First Barcelona goal for Robert Lewandowski Just what he asked for on his birthday     Top of the table... Top of the World...ARSENAL     (2nd) Leeds 3-0 Chelsea (12th) ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola welcomed the adversity Manchester City had to fight their way through at Newcastle as they attempt to defend their Premier League crown.The champions trailed 3-1 at St James’ Park on Sunday afternoon before scrapping their way to a 3-3 draw in a thrilling encounter with Eddie Howe’s men.Reflecting on a pulsating afternoon on Tyneside, Guardiola said: “Why not give...Full Story »