Manchester United target Antony is reportedly refusing to play for Ajax as he continues his attempts to force through a move to Old Trafford ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline. The Brazilian will not feature in Ajax's Eredivisie clash with Utrecht on Sunday having made no secret of his desire to depart the club over the coming days. Amid interest from United, Antony pulled out of the Ajax sq...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag continues to insist he expects Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Manchester United this season and vowed he will be content if the club do not bring in a striker before Thursday's transfer deadline. United secured back-to-back victories for the first time since February on Saturday as Bruno Fernandes' 55th-minute volley was enough to earn a 1-0 win at Southampton. For the second cons...Full Story »

Erling Haaland bagged his first Premier League hat-trick as Manchester City came from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2.In the first half City were second best against a compact, clinical Palace side – looking to repeat their 2-0 win here last term – and the visitors deservedly led at the break through a John Stones own goal and a Joachim Andersen header.It was the fourth Premier L...Full Story »

Stoke interim manager Dean Holden has left the club after they recorded a battling 1-0 win at Blackburn – clearing the way for Alex Neil’s seemingly imminent appointment.Holden, previously assistant to the sacked Michael O’Neill, took charge for the game at Ewood Park but a club statement after the game confirmed his departure.In front of the watching Neil, Stoke showed both si...Full Story »

Telling Josh Gordon to play more centrally is reaping rewards for Barrow manager Pete Wild after his forward’s latest strike earned victory at AFC Wimbledon.Gordon scored seven times in his first season for the Bluebirds, but he already his four in this campaign, with his early effort at Plough Lane ultimately being the difference.The turnaround in the 27-year-old’s fortunes is refle...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray saluted match-winner Tope Fadahunsi after his late goal earned a 2-1 victory over Mansfield.Fadahunsi’s second goal of the season eight minutes from time handed the hosts their second win of the campaign.The substitute pounced just minutes after coming on, nodding home from close range, and Gray was happy to see him grab his chance.“I’m delighted for the l...Full Story »

Ross County boss Malky Mackay believes it is “inexplicable” why referee Don Robertson did not send off Rangers defender James Sands when it was goalless in the 4-0 defeat at Ibrox.Sands had already been booked for a foul on Jordy Hiwula when he appeared to grab the Staggies striker to prevent him getting a clear run on goal.Robertson took no action and the Light Blues subsequently we...Full Story »

Mark Hughes felt Bradford were twice denied a penalty in stoppage time of their goalless draw with Crewe at Valley Parade.Referee Sunny Gill, in charge of his third EFL game, turned down home appeals for a foul on Vadaine Oliver and a hand ball against Alex defender Kelvin Mellor in the same move.Hughes said: “They are two clear penalties. He could have got himself off the hook by giving t...Full Story »

Hull manager Shota Arveladze heaped praise on in-form striker Oscar Estupinan after the Colombian international’s hat-trick secured a 3-2 win for the Tigers against Coventry.Estupinan struck either side of Matt Godden’s equaliser from the penalty spot to give his side a 2-1 lead at half-time, and he sealed all three points just before the hour mark, increasing his goal tally to seven...Full Story »

Erling Haaland warned there is much more to come after his first Premier League hat-trick helped Manchester City come from 2-0 down to beat Crystal Palace 4-2.City signed Haaland from Borussia Dortmund seeking as close to a guarantee of goals as they could get and when they needed them on Saturday the Norwegian delivered.He scored three in the space of 20 minutes to turn what could have been ano...Full Story »

Fleetwood boss Scott Brown hailed his side’s belief after substitute Ged Garner pounced in stoppage time to earn them an unlikely 2-2 draw at Lincoln.The visitors had trailed to two early Ted Bishop goals but reduced the arrears before half-time through Paddy Lane.After both sides squandered chances, it was left to Garner to level at the death.Brown said: “It wasn’t our team fo...Full Story »

Preston matched Chelsea’s record start to the 2005-06 season by recording six successive clean sheets with a 0-0 draw against Cardiff in the Welsh capital, yet still their manager was not happy.As well as being able to point to nine hours of football in which his side’s goal has not been penetrated, Lowe had to reflect on almost six hours of league action without scoring a goal.&ldqu...Full Story »

Bradford were held to a goalless draw for the second time in three home games as Crewe took a point from Valley Parade.Bradford winger Scott Banks, on loan from Crystal Palace, was involved in the best chances in the first half.His cross was headed over by Lee Angol and then Banks was denied when he cut inside and saw his shot tipped round the post by Crewe keeper Arthur Okonkwo.Arsenal loanee O...Full Story »

Macaulay Langstaff scored a brace as Notts County earned their second win of the season by beating Halifax 4-1.County were never really troubled against struggling Halifax, who remain rock bottom without a victory.Luke Summerfield did go close for the Shaymen early in the game but his shot was fired wide.Langstaff broke the deadlock in the 42nd minute, thumping home a curling cross from Sam Aust...Full Story »

Everton boss Frank Lampard praised Anthony Gordon for shutting out the noise surrounding a potential switch to Chelsea after his goal in the 1-1 draw at Brentford.With the Blues rumoured to be poised with a £60million bid before Thursday’s deadline, winger Gordon capped a fine display with a well-taken first goal of the season.The 21-year-old raced on to a Conor Coady through-ball an...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson admitted his Bristol City side were guilty of overplaying as they conceded a last-gasp equaliser in a 3-3 Championship draw away to Blackpool.Theo Corbeanu’s 90th-minute strike ensured the points were shared at Bloomfield Road in an entertaining game – Blackpool’s second successive 3-3 draw.But for the Robins boss, the overriding sensation was one of frustration, ...Full Story »

Lewis Baker’s long-range strike gave Stoke City a hard-fought 1-0 win at Blackburn in front of their rumoured new manager Alex Neil.Stoke’s captain Baker settled the contest in the 27th minute with a 25-yard strike of unerring accuracy that arrowed into the bottom corner for his second goal this term.Neil will have enjoyed the first half which the Potters dominated and they would hav...Full Story »

A blistering first-half performance helped Sheffield Wednesday lay the foundations for a 5-0 demolition of Forest Green.The home side were 4-0 up by the break, with Josh Windass following up Liam Palmer’s blocked shot to give Wednesday the lead after 12 minutes.The Owls doubled their advantage in the 19th minute when Windass’ long ball reached the feet of Barry Bannan and the skipper...Full Story »

Skipper Grant Gillespie’s late penalty handed Morton a cinch Scottish Championship victory at Inverness.Gillespie struck five minutes from time after Wallace Duffy had been penalised for handling in the area to secure a 1-0 win.In a cagey start, Caley Thistle had the better of it with Steven Boyd and Roddy MacGregor threatening.However in the meantime, they had been forced to make a change...Full Story »

James Alabi struck in the 87th minute to earn Maidstone a 1-0 win over Torquay.The visitors started brightly and came close to an opener when Jake Andrews forced his way into the Maidstone box before shooting straight at Yusuf Mersin.Andrews had another chance on the half-hour mark when he chased down a long ball before striking just wide of the target.Maidstone almost broke the deadlock late on...Full Story »