Ryan Bowman, Josh Vela and Daniel Udoh all scored second-half goals as Shrewsbury beat Fleetwood 3-0 to climb above their hosts in the Sky Bet League One table.The Shrews’ leading scorer scored five minutes into the second half, with Vela doubling the lead with a fine finish and Udoh adding insult to injury for Fleetwood with a stunning third.The first half saw precious few chances for eit...Full Story »

Sean McConville scored the winner against table-topping Rotherham to end their 21-game unbeaten run in all competitions in a 1-0 win at the Wham Stadium.Captain McConville struck in the 75th minute with an acrobatic scissor kick from around six yards out after the Millers had failed to clear their lines.Rotherham stay top of the table by two points – but have played two games more than Wig...Full Story »

Gerrard has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be isolating during the Christmas period meaning he will miss the games against Chelsea and Leeds United Steven Gerrard has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss Aston Villa's next two Premier League matches. The Liverpool legend will not be on the sidelines for the games against Chelsea and Leeds United. The club said in a statement: "As...Full Story »

Conte gives no assurances on Lloris futureSpurs manager Antonio Conte has refused to guarantee the future of captain Hugo Lloris. The 34-year-old goalkeeper's contract expires at the end of the season, and Conte said he currently has other transfer priorities. He told a press conference yesterday: "For sure he is a point of reference for the other players and Hugo knows very well what I thin...Full Story »

FORMER Premier League star Daniel Sturridge has been ordered to pay £22,400 to a man who found his lost dog. The former Liverpool striker, 32, said the pet was stolen from a house in Los Angeles two years ago and offered a reward for its return. The footballer said the pet was stolen from a house in Los Angeles in 2019Credit: PA The Pomeranian, named Lucci, was found by local musician Fo...Full Story »

SPORTS stars across the world have been embracing the Christmas spirit as the big day approaches. Manchester United legends David Beckham and Patrice Evra led the way with their very different approaches to the festive season. David Beckham wore a Santa hat to drink his Christmas Eve coffee on a chilly morningCredit: Instagram @davidbeckham Patrice Evra danced around in a Santa-reindeer suit ...Full Story »

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AC Milan's Franck Kessie is the subject of intense transfer interest from a number of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. However, despite the significant pull power of PSG in terms of money, guaranteed Champions League football, and the opportunity to play alongside superstars such as Lionel Messi, it is Tottenham who are leading the race to sign Kessie. According t...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is hoping he will have enough players available for the home game against Chelsea to go ahead.Villa’s scheduled match against Burnley last Saturday was postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak at the Midlands club.Keinan Davis, Marvelous Nakamba, Morgan Sanson, Anwar El Ghazi, Bertrand Traore and Leon Bailey were all unavailable with a variety of problems, but G...Full Story »

Norwich head coach Dean Smith is again dealing with coronavirus concerns ahead of the Premier League match against Arsenal on Boxing Day.The club are waiting on PCR results to determine who will be available, having seen the previous game at West Ham called off because of depleted numbers.Forward Milot Rashica (groin) is not yet back in contention, while defensive midfielder Mathias Normann is s...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI has landed back in his native Argentina to enjoy the festive break away from Paris Saint-Germain. And he has been joined by team-mates Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi. Lionel Messi could get to see his new 100ft mural in his hometown Rosario Mauro Icardi steps off the jet suitcase in hand Angel Di Maria joined Messi and Icardi on the flight Ligue Un has started its winter break...Full Story »

Ross McCrorie returns from suspension for Aberdeen’s Boxing Day clash with Dundee.Skipper Scott Brown is a doubt after missing the midweek defeat by Hibernian through illness.Calvin Ramsay made a half-time comeback from injury at Easter Road but Dylan McGeouch and Matty Kennedy were still out along with long-term absentees Mikey Devlin and Andy Considine.Dundee defender Ryan Sweeney r...Full Story »

David Moyes is waiting to learn whether Michail Antonio will be available for the home game against Southampton on Boxing Day.Antonio missed the midweek Carabao Cup defeat at Tottenham after testing positive for coronavirus, but could return to contention.Aaron Cresswell remains doubtful after damaging his ribs when colliding with a post in last month’s defeat at Manchester City, while fel...Full Story »

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe hopes to have defenders Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth available after illness for Monday’s Premier League clash with Manchester United.Manquillo missed Sunday’s 4-0 defeat by Manchester City, for which Krafth was an unused substitute, but both are expected to be fully fit.Midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, who also sat out at the weekend with groin and hamst...Full Story »

Simon Sluga could return in goal as Luton host Bristol City in the Sky Bet Championship on Boxing Day.The Hatters’ regular number one missed the win at Blackpool earlier this month through illness but and was an unused substitute for the side’s last outing against Fulham on December 11.Luton have not played since because last week’s clash against Reading was postponed.After con...Full Story »

St Johnstone could potentially have Chris Kane back for the visit of Celtic following a household-contact self-isolation period.Saints have experienced a number of similar problems with Eetu Vertainen, Zander Clark and Shaun Rooney missing in the midweek defeat by Ross County.Cammy MacPherson (groin) is sidelined until January, while David Wotherspoon (knee) is out for the season.Carl Starfelt r...Full Story »

Rangers will hope to have defender Borna Barisic back for the cinch Premiership encounter with St Mirren.The left-back missed last weekend’s win over Dundee United after going off unwell days earlier against St Johnstone.Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack are still missing and Leon Balogun is battling a knock, while long-term absentees Filip Helander (knee) and Nnamdi Ofoborh (heart issue) are stil...Full Story »

Motherwell will assess Juhani Ojala ahead of their cinch Premiership match against Livingston.The defender has missed several games through injury but has made a return to training in recent days.The injured Ricki Lamie and Mark O’Hara remain on the sidelines while Callum Slattery is suspended.Livingston boss David Martindale will have one player missing with Covid-19 issues for the trip t...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without Dan Jones for their clash with Salford.The defender is serving a suspension after picking up a red card against Newport.The Valiants are struggling with injuries and are missing options at the top of the pitch including James Wilson, Jamie Proctor and Devante Rodney.Vale boss Darrell Clarke could opt to put Ben Garrity up front again after the midfielder scored in the s...Full Story »

Dundee United manager Tam Courts has fresh cases of Covid-19 to contend with for the home game against Hibernian.However, Benjamin Siegrist, Peter Pawlett and Ian Harkes could return to the squad after missing last weekend’s defeat to Rangers while self-isolating.Calum Butcher is suspended, while Dylan Levitt, Liam Smith, Marc McNulty, Max Biamou and Lewis Neilson are among those expected ...Full Story »