Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says he "slept well" after dropping Cristiano Ronaldo for victory over Liverpool earlier this season. Embarrassed by defeats against Brighton and Brentford, the Dutchman made the bold and some thought brazen move to drop Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire. United fans turned up at Old Trafford fearing a serious beating from Jurgen Klopp's team. In...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid marked manager Diego Simeone's record 613th game as coach with a 6-1 thrashing of Sevilla, who were reduced to 10 men late on, on Saturday. Dutch forward Memphis Depay marked his first start for the club with two goals and substitute Alvaro Morata also bagged a brace in the win that saw Simeone overtake Luis Aragones for the most games as Atletico coach. "It's hard to explain...Full Story »

Choupo-Moting extension won't affect Bayern interest in Kane Bayern Munich sports director Hasan Salihamidzic has denied that Eric Choupo-Moting's contract extension will affect the club's pursuit of Harry Kane. The German giants have been linked with the Tottenham striker but the director was asked if his team will no longer go after him since Choup-Moting will still be there next season. "N...Full Story »

Manchester United could be set to exploit Erik ten Hag’s connection with Jeremie Frimpong, with the player said to be ‘getting closer and closer’ to an Old Trafford switch, Christian Falk exclusively revealed to CaughtOffside. The Leverkusen man has enjoyed a productive campaign for the German club this term, amassing a respectable 12 goal contributions in 30 games (across a...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin claimed coins and other projectiles were pelted at him by Aberdeen “bad eggs” at Tannadice.The Irishman, sacked by the Dons on January 28, was named the new Dundee United manager on Thursday.His first game in charge of the Tangerines was against his former club, who won the cinch Premiership contest 3-1.The Dons took the lead through Duk and although Jamie McGrath equalis...Full Story »

Ruben Selles insisted Southampton are “hunting” down those above them in the table after Carlos Alcaraz’s winner lifted them off the bottom of the Premier League for the first time since before the World Cup break.The January signing slotted past the Leicester goalkeeper in a crucial 1-0 win for Saints, ending a winless run at home stretching all the way back to the visit of Ch...Full Story »

Carlos Alcaraz’s first-half goal handed Southampton a lifeline as they secured a crucial three points in a 1-0 win over fellow relegation battlers Leicester.The Saints had gone into the game winless in eight Premier League home games, a run of matches stretching all the way back to the visit of Chelsea to St Mary’s in August.However, January signing Alcaraz’s second goal in as ...Full Story »

Paul Mullin scored another two goals for Wrexham but the National League leaders were denied victory over Maidenhead by a last-gasp equaliser in a 2-2 draw.Mullin headed in his 37th goal of the season in the 28th minute but the Welsh side were pegged back 12 minutes after half-time when Reece Smith curled in a fine equaliser.It took only three minutes for Mullin to put Wrexham back ahead with an...Full Story »

Derby head coach Paul Warne admitted he was “hugely disappointed” after his team let a two-goal lead slip at home to Shrewsbury.Warne’s side were in control after scoring twice in the first half through Haydon Roberts and David McGoldrick but Shrewsbury came back to take a deserved point.Tom Bayliss bent a free-kick from just outside the area inside Joe Wildsmith’s near p...Full Story »

Wade Elliott said he would celebrate Cheltenham’s 1-0 win over Fleetwood with a cup of tea, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway and some nice chocolates.The head coach has been under mounting pressure after a poor run that saw his side drop to within two points of the League One relegation zone.But Alfie May’s stunning second-half volley was enough to earn just a second leagu...Full Story »

Paul Simpson urged Carlisle fans to turn up the volume for the Cumbrians’ final push for automatic promotion.First-half goals from Leeds loanee Alfie McCalmont and Jordan Gibson took Simpson’s side up to second in League Two.And after a shaky opening half-hour they proved too strong for the Mariners, much changed from beating Southampton to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the fir...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Mark Jackson admitted his side are fighting for their lives after going a sixth game without a win following a 1-0 defeat at Port Vale.Nottingham Forest’s teenage loanee Aaron Donnelly scored the only goal of the contest as his first strike for the club did the damage at Vale Park.Jackson’s relegation-threatened side are four points adrift of safety, with the four teams ...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil does not believe he deserved the reception he got from Sunderland fans, after he marked his return to the Stadium of Light with a 5-1 win.Josh Laurent’s controversial opener four minutes before half-time opened the scoring and doubles from Tyrese Campbell and Dwight Gayle in the second half ensured an emphatic away success. Alex Pritchard pulled one back for  Sund...Full Story »

Graham Potter praised the impact of Wesley Fofana after his second-half header earned Chelsea a much-needed 1-0 win over Leeds to bring respite for the manager.The defender was making his first start since the knee injury he sustained against AC Milan in the Champions League in October, and was brought into the side with Thiago Silva and Reece James ruled out.The Brazilian Silva, one of Potter&r...Full Story »

Chelsea’s long goalless run at Stamford Bridge was ended by a second-half header from Wesley Fofana that earned them a 1-0 win over Leeds and brought badly needed respite for Graham Potter.The defender nodded in Ben Chilwell’s corner eight minutes after half-time to bring a deserved first victory in six Premier League games and help lift a mood that had grown increasingly hostile tow...Full Story »

Mick McCarthy believes Blackpool’s hard-earned point against Burnley can function as a catalyst for their Championship survival pursuit.The Tangerines held the runaway league leaders to a 0-0 stalemate at Bloomfield Road as goalkeeper Chris Maxwell made a string of fine saves.Blackpool sit 22nd and six points adrift of safety but boss McCarthy hopes their defiant Lancashire derby display c...Full Story »

Crewe boss Lee Bell could not hide his disappointment after his side let two points slip through their fingers in a 1-1 draw at Sutton.Daniel Agyei’s first-half glancing header put the visitors ahead at Gander Green Lane.But the visitors were reduced to 10 men when Rod McDonald was given his marching orders after the break and Coby Rowe struck for the third time in as many games with a dra...Full Story »

Crawley boss Scott Lindsey was adamant his side were denied a “clear penalty” during the contentious 1-0 loss to 10-man Northampton at Sixfields.The home side dominated the first half of the Sky Bet League Two clash but missed several chances before seeing Aaron McGowan sent off following a clash with substitute Jack Roles.But they overcame their numerical disadvantage to snatch all ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff hit out at referee Thomas Parsons over the “bizarre” decision to deny his promotion-chasing Tykes a penalty at the Memorial Stadium.The former Cheltenham boss was furious after striker Devante Cole appeared to be pulled back by Bristol Rovers centre-back Lewis Gibson with the goal at his mercy an hour into the goalless stalemate.Duff hit the proverbial roof...Full Story »

Boss Richie Wellens had no complaints after the 1-1 home draw with Swindon that leaves his top-of-the-table Leyton Orient side 11 points clear of the pursuers in Sky Bet League Two.The hosts led through a first-half goal from central defender Omar Beckles but Swindon fought back and restored parity after the break through substitute Jacob Wakeling.It was only the second time Orient’s defen...Full Story »