Neal Maupay and Adam Webster were on target as Brighton saw off a Watford side yet to score a goal under new manager Roy Hodgson.In a game of few chances, Maupay volleyed past Ben Foster just before the break to give the Seagulls a deserved advantage before Webster poked the ball home 10 minutes from time to make it 2-0.The Hornets went into the weekend in the 19th place but much of the early op...Full Story »

Leyton Orient’s poor run of form continued as they suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Salford.Liam Shephard and Theo Vassell netted for the visitors to leave the Londoners without a win in their last nine league games.Aaron Drinan spurned a wonderful opportunity to put the hosts in front after 15 minutes but sent his effort wide of the target.At the opposite end, O’s were indebted to keep...Full Story »

Christian Eriksen got the biggest cheer of the day before Brentford were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace.Eriksen was introduced to the Bees supporters on the pitch ahead of kick-off, eight months to the day since his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.The Denmark international, who has signed a six-month deal with Brentford, is expected to play in a behind-closed-doors friendly next week befo...Full Story »

Sheffield United head coach Paul Heckingbottom admitted he would have loved to end Huddersfield’s recent unbeaten run after both sides shared the spoils from a goalless draw at the John Smith’s Stadium.Town were denied a first-half opener in controversial fashion as Jon Russell thought he had scored when heading home from a corner in the first half.However, referee James Linington bl...Full Story »

Huddersfield and Sheffield United both carried on their respective unbeaten runs as they played out a goalless draw in the Yorkshire derby at the John Smith’s Stadium.Town had a Jon Russell goal ruled out just before half-time after referee James Linington thought Danny Ward brought down goalkeeper Wes Foderingham in between the Blades sticks.John Fleck’s long-range strike was superb...Full Story »

I, like anyone who watched the video that circulated this week, was shocked by what I saw. Kurt Zouma was exposed this week The Frenchman kicks his pet cat Credit: Supplied collect Kurt’s behaviour in no way reflected the standards and values that we hold dear at West Ham United – and of course those of our pet-loving nation. Our stance on this as a Club has been clear from the v...Full Story »

Serie B Como are taking a closer look at former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. Wilshere is currently training with his former side and even joined them on their warm-weather training camp in the UAE a fortnight ago. The 30-year-old is keeping his fitness up having failed to find a club since leaving Bournemouth at the end of last season. Wilshere trained with Como last summer and was clo...Full Story »

The Catalan giants are on a tight budget due to their financial disarray. Erling Haaland is a summer transfer target for Barcelona Credit: AFP Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen could both switch Stamford Bridge for the Nou Camp Credit: Reuters Barcelona need to bolster in defence and midfield and have identified players nearing the end of their deals. And according to ESPN, they want...Full Story »

ROMELU LUKAKU has suggested he is unhappy at Chelsea through a message shared on social media. Romelu Lukaku has shared a cryptic message on social media to heighten speculation that he is unhappy at Chelsea. Lukaku has endured a mixed season since rejoining the Blues from Inter Milan in the summer and his comments suggest he is unsettled in west London. Chelsea paid Inter a club-record fee of...Full Story »

Manchester United could welcome Alex Telles back for Saturday lunchtime’s match with Southampton.The Brazil international is back in contention after recovering from Covid-19, but midfielder Fred is still isolating.Midfielder Nemanja Matic (shin) and defender Eric Bailly (swollen ankle) are also out of the Premier League clash with Saints. Forward Mason Greenwood remains suspended by the c...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday are still without a number of players for the visit of runaway League One leaders Rotherham.Harlee Dean, Tyreece John-Jules, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Lewis Gibson, Dominic Iorfa and Chey Dunkley are out as injuries hit the Owls hard.Dennis Adeniran, Olamide Shodipo, Josh Windass and Lee Gregory are also sidelined.But there is some good news as Massimo Luongo will be fit after ove...Full Story »

Tottenham are still without Eric Dier as they face Wolves on Sunday.The defender has an ongoing thigh issue and is joined in the treatment room by Oliver Skipp (groin) and Japhet Tanganga (knee).New signings Dejan Kulusevski and Rodrigo Bentancur could both start, having twice come off the bench in the last two games.Wolves are assessing Hwang Hee-chan and Joao Moutinho ahead of the trip to nort...Full Story »

Burnley forward Maxwel Cornet will be fit for the visit of Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.Cornet went off with cramp in the second half of Tuesday night’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United but Sean Dyche said the Ivory Coast international is ready to go again this weekend.Striker Ashley Barnes made a late substitute appearance in that match on his way back from injury, but left-ba...Full Story »

Huddersfield could have defender Pipa back as they take on Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.The Spaniard missed Wednesday’s draw at Preston with a groin injury but has since returned to training.The Terriers have no fresh fitness concerns following the game at Deepdale.Tino Anjorin, Levi Colwill, Alex Vallejo, Rolando Aarons and Ryan Schofield are still out of action.The Blades...Full Story »

Crawley boss John Yems has no selection issues ahead of Saturday’s League Two clash with Hartlepool.Yems has a full squad at his disposal as the Reds attempt to build upon Tuesday night’s 3-1 win at Harrogate.Striker Aramide Oteh scored his first goal in his second appearance since completing his move from Salford and will hope to retain his place.Midfielders George Francomb and Will...Full Story »

Conor Thomas could return to the Cheltenham squad for the Sky Bet League One visit of Fleetwood to the Jonny-Rocks Stadium.The 28-year-old is back in training after a calf injury and Robins boss Michael Duff said the midfielder was “touch and go” to feature.Jamie Soule, a loan signing from West Brom, will be pushing to make his Cheltenham debut as the club look to build on their midw...Full Story »

Wales Under-20 midfielder Oliver Cooper is set to return to the Newport starting line-up against Oldham at Rodney Parade.Cooper, who has impressed during his loan spell from Swansea, was given a breather at Northampton in midweek with manager James Rowberry concerned about his heavy workload.Veteran striker Kevin Ellison, scorer of the late winner at Oldham in August, has recovered from surgery ...Full Story »

Accrington are expected to be without John O’Sullivan for their Sky Bet League One clash at home to Crewe.O’Sullivan scored in the 2-0 win over Oxford on Tuesday night but was later forced off with a hamstring injury which is likely to see him sidelined this weekend.The striker’s absence will come as a blow to Stanley boss John Coleman, who is targeting back to back league wins...Full Story »

Son Heung-min has made Marvel MCU debut with a 'blink and you'll miss it' during the studio's 2021 release of Black Widow, but it wasn't spotted until one eagle-eyed TikToker Son Heung-min has joined forces with Captain America and Spider-Man with a surprising Marvel cameo. Okay, Son's cameo in Marvel's blockbusting MCU series is fleeting, and quite tenuous, but it was spotted by an eagle-eyed...Full Story »

Lionel Messi has not managed to hit the ground running with Paris Saint-Germain because he needed some time to come to terms with the shock of leaving Barcelona, according to Nicolas Anelka. The Argentine was expected to rip it up in Ligue 1 but he has not quite lived up to expectations, with only two league goals to his name six months into his astonishing move to the French capital after 21...Full Story »