Anass Zaroury took less than a minute to announce his return from the World Cup as Burnley secured a 3-0 win over Birmingham.The Morocco winger, who played for his country in the play-off for third place just 10 days earlier, was thrown straight back into the action by manager Vincent Kompany and responded by scoring the quickest goal in the Championship this season, with 50 seconds on the clock...Full Story »

Bolton boss Ian Evatt put a positive spin on his team’s 0-0 League One stalemate with play-off rivals Derby in front of a crowd of 25,428 at the University of Bolton Stadium.Wanderers stay fifth and one point clear of the Rams, whose ninth league game unbeaten – 13 in all competitions – lifted Paul Warne’s team up to sixth.“I will view that as a point gained,”...Full Story »

Bolton’s biggest crowd for a decade saw Wanderers and League One play-off rivals Derby draw 0-0 at the University of Bolton Stadium.The Trotters, managed by former County player Ian Evatt, stay fifth after an even contest that only occasionally had a bumper attendance of 25,428 at fever pitch.The point extended Derby’s unbeaten league run to nine games and lifted the Rams up to sixth...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was satisfied after his League Two leaders claimed a goalless stalemate with Stevenage in the clash between the top two sides at Brisbane Road.Orient have now gone six home league games without conceding, whilst Stevenage have lost just once in their last 13 in the league.“At times as a whole we could have been better on the ball but that is me nit-pick...Full Story »

League Two leaders Leyton Orient retained their seven-point advantage over nearest rivals Stevenage following a goalless encounter between the top two clubs at Brisbane Road.As a result, Stevenage hold onto a two-point lead over third-placed Northampton following a match where both defences proved tightly-knit units with few opportunities for their opponents.A closely-matched opening period saw ...Full Story »

Everton fans are calling for Frank Lampard's head following their defeat to Wolves A number of fed-up Everton fans are calling for Frank Lampard's head following the club's agonising 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Monday. The Toffees were downed by a Rayan Ait-Nouri 95th-minute winner, and although they were marginally the better side all evening, a section of the fanbase appear to be at the end of t...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED fans have been left fuming after it emerged that Liverpool had agreed a fee for the transfer of Cody Gakpo. Gakpo had been tipped to join the Red Devils since a move initially fell through in the summer. Cody Gakpo is on his way to Liverpool despite being extensively linked to Manchester United And progress towards a transfer in January was said to be advancing after United ...Full Story »

CHELSEA are considering a stunning move to sign Joao Felix on loan in the January transfer window, according to reports. The Atletico Madrid forward, 23, has started just five of the Spanish giants' 13 league matches so far this season. Joao Felix impressed for Portugal at the World Cup He has contributed four goals and three assists in 18 games in all competitions. But he has struggled to l...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly ready to put Raphinha on the transfer market just months after they signed the Brazilian following a series of less than impressive outings. The winger joined Barcelona after they hijacked a deal agreed with Chelsea, who had in turn hijacked a move from Arsenal to secure the then Leeds United forward, with Raphinha signing a five year contract at the Camp Nou. However,...Full Story »

Real Madrid are exploring bringing Rayo Vallecano wing-back Fran Garcia back to the club. The left-back came through La Fabrica but only made one appearance for the senior team before moving across the city to Vallecas. The 23-year-old has been impressing for Rayo this season in LaLiga Santander and his return is being openly discussed by Los Blancos' staff and directors, says Marca. Many, ...Full Story »

Austin set for Swindon return Charlie Austin is set to make a return to Swindon Town, reports Sky Sports. The striker spent some of his early years there and is now closing in on a contract with the club after a spell in Australia. Shell-shocked Man Utd scramble for Osimhen Manchester Evening News says Manchester United are ready to look at Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as an alternative to ...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly working on signing Monaco defender Benoit Badiashile as soon as possible, according to Fabrizio Romano. Tweeting from his official account, Romano says Badiashile is open to moving to Stamford Bridge, with talks at an advanced stage as he looks set to be offered the chance to join on a long-term contract. It seems Chelsea are making significant progress on securing the...Full Story »

Cody Gakpo is set to join Liverpool from PSV in a deal that could reach £50m PSV Eindhoven have confirmed the club-record sale of World Cup starlet Cody Gakpo to Liverpool, subject to a medical and all remaining transfer formalities. The Dutch giants have shaken hands on an undisclosed fee with the Reds and given their 23-year-old superstar permission to fly to England to undergo a medical...Full Story »

Eddie Nketiah scored on his first start for Arsenal this season as the Premier League leaders completed a 3-1 comeback win over West Ham.The hosts dominated possession in the first half but were frustrated as Said Benrahma’s spot-kick was the only goal at the break.But the Gunners regrouped and Bukayo Saka struck the equaliser eight minutes after the restart before Gabriel Martinelli fired...Full Story »

Luton striker Cauley Woodrow came off the bench to score a last-minute winner and heap even more pressure on Norwich boss Dean Smith as Hatters manager Rob Edwards recorded his first victory since taking over at Kenilworth Road.It looked like Town were going to need to cling on for a point after being reduced to 10 men for the final 10 minutes when Gabriel Osho was sent off, only for Woodrow, wh...Full Story »

Neil Critchley described QPR’s goalless draw at Cardiff as a “nearly performance” as he made it four points out of six at the start of his reign as manager.“I’m not delighted, just satisfied with a point. I didn’t think we were at our best and you can look at the game in two ways: it’s either a point gained, or two points missed,” he said.“In...Full Story »

Liverpool held off Aston Villa’s plucky challenge to close the gap on the Premier League’s top four.Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk struck in the first half before Stefan Bajcetic’s first senior goal made it 3-1.Victory moved them five points adrift of the Champions League spots, remaining sixth, ahead of Friday’s visit of Leicester.Yet they rode their luck against mid-...Full Story »

Sutton boss Matt Gray felt his men responded perfectly to his demand to step it up in the second half as they secured only their second away Sky Bet League Two win of the season with a 2-1 victory at Crawley.Joe Kizzi’s first goal of the campaign and a penalty by former Crawley player Rob Milsom did the damage for Gray’s side, albeit with substitute Aramide Oteh’s grabbing a la...Full Story »

Neil Critchley extended his unbeaten start to life as QPR manager as his side made it four points from six with a scrappy goalless draw at Cardiff.Having ended an alarming run of six games without a victory in their 1-0 win at Preston in his first game in charge last week, QPR stayed on the fringes of the play-off places by taking a point on their travels.For Cardiff, it was another year without...Full Story »

Carlisle manager Paul Simpson was pleased with his side’s creativity, if not their cutting edge, as they defeated Bradford 1-0 to climb to fourth in Sky Bet League Two.Paul Huntington’s first-half header proved decisive at Brunton Park as Carlisle extended a 37-year unbeaten home streak against the Bantams.“Was it deserved?” Simpson pondered. “I’m not sure I a...Full Story »