Noonan is a 16-year-old striker who has already scored three goals in his first five professional appearances. The Dublin native also plays for Ireland's youth national teams (16 games, ten goals). At City, he would initially be added to the U18 team. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting talks are at an advanced stage.Full Story »

Newcastle extend Burn's contract until 2026 Newcastle United have activated an extension clause in Dan Burn's contract, securing his services at St James' Park until June 2026, according to The Athletic. The 32-year-old defender's previous deal was set to expire next summer, raising concerns he could leave the club on a free transfer. However, the Magpies have moved quickly to prevent that o...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta lamented the “impossible task” faced by Arsenal following William Saliba’s red card as they fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth to miss the chance to go top of the Premier League.The defender was dismissed after 30 minutes following a VAR review for hauling down striker Evanilson near the halfway line and denying him a clear run on goal.It set the stage for a first...Full Story »

Southend got back to winning ways in the National League as they beat play-off hopefuls Rochdale 1-0 at Spotland.The Shrimpers – without a victory in three league games, but did beat Eastleigh in FA Cup qualifying last weekend – went close when Nathan Ralph headed wide from a free-kick floated into the Dale box.Ralph then helped set up a goal for the visitors in first-half stoppage t...Full Story »

William Saliba’s first-half red card set Arsenal on their way to a 2-0 defeat against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium as Mikel Arteta’s side missed the chance to go top of the Premier League.The defender was dismissed for hauling down striker Evanilson near the halfway line, denying him a clear run on goal as for the third time this season the visitors finished a league game with...Full Story »

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho believes a change of tactics inspired his side to finally secure their first win of the season.Pompey came from behind to beat QPR 2-1 to clinch a first victory since last season’s promotion from League One and leave the west London side bottom of the Championship.And Mousinho felt his decision to adopt a more direct approach paid off.He said: “The mo...Full Story »

Grant McCann was grateful for his Doncaster side’s set-piece prowess after Joe Ironside’s stoppage-time penalty earned them a 2-1 win at Swindon.The striker scored his first league goal of the season when he hammered in from the spot after Miguel Freckleton handled in the dying seconds.Swindon had looked good for a point after Harry Smith had levelled following Joseph Olowu’s o...Full Story »

Mike Williamson was pleased with his side’s progress as Carlisle ended a run of five consecutive home defeats across all competitions with a 1-1 draw against Harrogate at Brunton Park.Luke Armstrong came back to haunt his former club as he scored his second of the season, a vital goal which handed the Blues a point that took them off the foot of the League Two table.Williamson said: &ldquo...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens slammed his side’s ‘diabolical’ second half performance after they were beaten 1-0 by Northampton at Sixfields.Orient were the better side in the first half of the Sky Bet League One match but Daniel Agyei missed two chances before they failed to muster any kind of response to Cameron McGeehan’s goal immediately after half-time.“...Full Story »

Lee Bell felt referee Sunny Singh Gill “spoilt the game” after Crewe missed the chance to move into the League Two play-off places following a 1-1 draw with Salford.City broke the deadlock in the 12th minute when Ben Woodburn scored his first goal for the club with a cool finish past Filip Marschall after Kylian Kouassi allowed Haji Mnoga’s pass to run through his legs.However,...Full Story »

Notts County boss Stuart Maynard was happy to win ugly as his side battled to a 1-0 victory against AFC Wimbledon.Matthew Platt’s scrappy 67th-minute goal proved to be enough to see off the Dons and keep the Magpies within two points of League Two leaders Port Vale.And Maynard was happy to see his players dig deep to claim a first victory in three league outings.“That is a huge win,&...Full Story »

Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler has backed Danny Welbeck to play into his 40s after watching the striker snatch a hard-fought Premier League victory at Newcastle.The 33-year-old clinched a 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Saturday, before leaving the pitch on a stretcher, after the visitors had survived a first-half onslaught in which keeper Bart Verbruggen excelled.Seagulls head coach Hurzeler ...Full Story »

Nigel Adkins hailed the character of his Tranmere side as they returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Bromley.Two late goals from Omari Patrick and Harvey Saunders saw Rovers seal the points, and although Louis Dennis struck deep into stoppage time, it was to prove little more than a consolation goal.“It was a hard-fought victory today,” said Adkins.“We know that we hav...Full Story »

MK Dons boss Scott Lindsey said his side looked like a “winning machine” as they beat Morecambe 3-1 at the Mazuma Stadium.Goals from Joe Tomlinson, Scott Hogan and Liam Kelly earned the visitors victory as Morecambe, who were given a way back into the game with a Jamie Stott effort late in the first half, returned to the foot of League Two.Lindsey, who felt his side were in charge fr...Full Story »

Narcis Pelach was happy to take a point as Stoke drew 1-1 with his former club Norwich.The Spaniard left his position as first-team coach at Carrow Road last month to take up the top job at Stoke after Steven Schumacher was relieved of his duties.Ante Crnac opened his account for the Canaries after his summer move from Rakow Czestochowa before Million Manhoef pulled the Potters level in a chaoti...Full Story »

Jim Goodwin was left delighted but red-faced in the aftermath of Dundee United’s dramatic 3-2 win over Hibernian at Tannadice.The Terrors secured a memorable victory in a five-goal thriller with Meshack Ubochioma netting what proved to be the winner in the ninth minute of stoppage time.The substitute’s goal sparked a good-natured pitch invasion, with the manager also trying to celebr...Full Story »

Under-pressure Russell Martin criticised one of his Southampton players for not doing his job for Leicester’s added-time winner, after the visitors hit back from two goals down to sink Saints 3-2.Harry Winks’ low corner found Jordan Ayew in space at the edge of the penalty area, before he swung the ball into the bottom corner to earn the visitors three Premier League points in the ei...Full Story »

Burnley manager Scott Parker said being top of the Championship means nothing to him at this stage of the season after they beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at Hillsborough.Goals either side of half-time from Jaidon Anthony and Josh Brownhill were enough to send the Clarets two points ahead of Sunderland, who play on Sunday.And while Parker was impressed with his side’s display, he will not be...Full Story »

Everton manager Sean Dyche hailed his team’s “very strong performance” as they secured their first away win of the Premier League season at Ipswich.The 2-0 victory at Portman Road was convincing, with Town having to wait until the 80th minute for their first shot at goal while they also had a first-half penalty appeal by Jack Clarke turned down following a VAR check by referee ...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Darrell Clarke sent his thoughts to Blackpool manager Steve Bruce following the death of his fourth-month-old grandson, which meant he was absent from his side’s 2-1 defeat to the Tykes.Clarke has previously spoken about the death of his own daughter and was keen to send his best wishes to his opposite number.“First of all, I want to pass on my condolences to Steve Bruc...Full Story »