Paul Warne was glad Tyrese Fornah ignored him and set up Derby’s winning goal in a 2-1 League One victory over Bristol Rovers.The midfielder delivered the pass that Nathaniel Mendez-Laing put away in the last minute to take Derby into the top six.It ended Rovers’ six-game unbeaten run in all competitions but for long periods the visitors looked like frustrating Derby.In a scrappy fir...Full Story »

Steven Schumacher praised his Plymouth side’s home form as they secured a 2-0 Championship win over Sunderland at Home Park.First-half goals by attacking midfielders Morgan Whittaker and Finn Azaz set 19th-placed Argyle on their way to a fifth home win.The Argyle boss said: “Our home form is so important to us. When we get it right here and play with the energy and tempo we do, then ...Full Story »

Steve Evans hailed his Stevenage side’s resilience after they overcame injury doubts and travel disruption ahead of their 3-0 win at Fleetwood.The visitors ran out convincing winners at Highbury thanks to Jamie Reid’s eighth-minute strike and second-half goals from Ben Thompson and Elliot List.And the performance delighted Evans, especially in light of their far-from-ideal build-up, ...Full Story »

Boss Andy Crosby wants Port Vale to “demand more of each other” after his side lost 2-1 to Shrewsbury to remain without a league win in over two months.Max Mata and Dan Udoh helped Shrewsbury return to winning ways, with Ben Garrity pulling a goal back.The Valiants’ last victory in the league was in the middle of September, beating Northampton 1-0 at home, and it is now 10 game...Full Story »

Bottom club Kidderminster battled back from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at Oxford City in the Vanarama National League.The visitors, who went into the game without a win in their last six, fell behind when Andre Burley grabbed Oxford’s opener with 16 minutes gone.Olly Henderson latched onto a through ball from Canice Carroll to make it 2-0 in the 37th minute but Ashley Hemmings reduced the d...Full Story »

Aldershot beat Halifax 1-0 as Lorent Tolaj scored a winner eight minutes into added time.Tolaj had gone close in normal time, taking aim 11 minutes in as Shots looked to build on their win over Bromley and maintain their pursuit of the leaders.At the other end, Millenic Alli hit the bar for Halifax as both sides looked to win it.Tolaj eventually did so at the death, tapping in a cross squared in...Full Story »

Ben Jackson’s 87th-minute equaliser cancelled out Adam Armstrong’s first-half opener to earn Huddersfield a 1-1 draw at home to Southampton.The first half was largely lacking in quality and entertainment, but Southampton squeezed ahead in added time thanks to Adam Armstrong’s 10th goal of the season.But the visitors could not hold out as Jackson’s late leveller rescued ba...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing inspired Derby to a late 2-1 League One victory at home to Bristol Rovers.The attacker whipped in a cross which Jack Hunt turned into his own net and then scored a dramatic late winner after former Derby striker Chris Martin had equalised.Rovers came into the game unbeaten in six matches in all competitions and denied the hosts any clear chances in a scrappy opening 30 min...Full Story »

Ollie Banks netted a second-half double before National League leaders Chesterfield held off an Eastleigh fightback to secure a 3-2 win and extend their lead at the top to 11 points.Will Grigg opened the scoring for Chesterfield after 53 minutes as he poked the ball in from a yard out and Banks doubled their advantage three minutes later by curling into the top corner.Banks rounded off a smart c...Full Story »

Plymouth got back to winning ways with a surprise 2-0 home Championship victory over high-flying Sunderland.Another top-class strike from Morgan Whittaker and a superbly-crafted goal from fellow playmaker Finn Azaz put Argyle 2-0 up at half-time.Try as they might, Plymouth found it hard to get out of their half in the opening 20 minutes but the game was turned on its head by a superb Whittaker s...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold cancelled out Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal as Liverpool grabbed a point against champions and title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.The England international struck 10 minutes from the end of a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium after Haaland’s landmark strike looked like extending City’s record home winning run.City had won their previ...Full Story »

Chelsea have struggled for consistency so far this season and find themselves 10th in the Premier League ahead of Saturday's trip to face Newcastle. While results have been mixed, there have been encouraging signs for manager Mauricio Pochettino in recent weeks. Chelsea held champions Manchester City to a 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge in their final game before the international break. But desp...Full Story »

City, already well-equipped with midfielders, presented a challenging path to securing a regular first-team spot for the 27-year-old. Last season reflected this challenge, as Phillips managed only two starts in 12 top-flight appearances. Rumours are now circulating that the England international is considering an exit this winter, attracting interest from various clubs eager to take a chance ...Full Story »

Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian, who earned the "greatest name in history" thanks to his love for Lionel Messi as well as his performances, has attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest hitters. Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Palmeiras wonderkid Messinho The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Manchester City...Full Story »

The Red Devils, who are preparing to welcome Sir Jim Ratcliffe following his successful 25 per cent investment stake, are expected to sanction multiple outgoings. Stars such as Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are both set for January exits with the pair thought to be unhappy following their recent demotions. And while Erik Ten Hag works out how to navigate what is likely to be a major January ...Full Story »

Juventus are working to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho on loan until the end of the season, but Borussia Dortmund remains the 23-year-old's favoured option, according to a report from Calciomercato. Sancho has only played 76 minutes this season -- last appearing in August -- which has resulted in the Red Devils being willing to let him leave on loan with or without the option to mak...Full Story »

The club's top brass suspect Tottenham as well as Arsenal are poised to move for the controversial £100 million-rated Brentford striker during the next transfer window. Chelsea are prepared to battle Arsenal and Tottenham for Ivan Toney Toney is training again while serving the remainder of an eight month ban he received in May for breaking rules on betting. And as he warms up for a long...Full Story »

The former England captain admitted it was one of his best nights as a Manchester United player. David Beckham has lifted the lid on playing snooker at Ronnie O'Sullivan's house Credit: Getty The Manchester United legend joined O'Sullivan at the premiere of his new documentary Credit: Getty Beckham was speaking at the premiere of O'Sullivan's new film on Tuesday night. The seven-time world c...Full Story »

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Arsenal is keeping a close eye on young Valencia defender Yarek Gasiorowski as they try to sure up their defensive line for the next decade. Mikel Arteta has not only done a fantastic job at revitalising Arsenal’s charge for a major honour, but he has done it by putting together a young ambitious side. With William Saliba, Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the ranks, the Gunners ha...Full Story »