ARSENAL have been handed a major boost as they try to hijack Newcastle's move for Ruben Neves, according to reports. The Gunners are in the market for a central midfielder in January with Thomas Partey expected to be out into next year due to a thigh injury. Ruben Neves could return to the Premier League just months after moving to Al-Hilal Credit: AP Meanwhile, Newcastle are also on the look...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED?Fati found himself frozen out by Xavi, and despite reaching double-digit goals for the Blaugrana last season, was allowed to leave. Barcelona sent the youngster on loan to Brighton amid interest in a permanent deal from Manchester United. WHAT DECO SAIDBarca sporting director Deco suggested in an interview with RAC1 that the winger could have a future in Catalunya, despite being...Full Story »

Bayern and Spurs remain keen on Chalobah Bayern Munich and Tottenham Hotspur are expressing interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to Football Insider. The 24-year-old has been informed by Blues Manager Mauricio Pochettino that he is not in the plans and is set to leave Stamford Bridge in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite not featuring in any minutes this season,...Full Story »

Relieved Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson feared his side were heading out of the FA Cup before their dramatic sudden death penalty shootout win over League Two Salford.Fynn Talley sent the League One high-flyers through to a second-round home tie against Ferguson’s former club Doncaster by saving Connor McLennan’s crucial spot-kick.Talley repaid Ferguson’s faith in his sel...Full Story »

Andy Crosby was delighted with his Port Vale side as they secured a second-round tie at Stevenage with a 2-0 victory over Burton in their FA Cup first-round replay.Gavin Massey set Vale on their way, with a poacher’s finish continuing some good form from the winger.Substitute Lewis Cass grabbed the second goal with eight minutes remaining, providing an impact from the bench that Crosby was...Full Story »

Finn Talley’s sudden death spot-kick save from Connor McLennan earned League One Peterborough a dramatic 5-4 penalty shootout win over gallant League Two rivals Salford in their FA Cup replay.But Darren Ferguson’s side were seconds from a shock first-round exit until substitute Jonson Clarke-Harris equalised in time added on at the end of extra time.Ammies skipper Alex Cairns then sa...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman praised his side’s fast start as they avoided an FA Cup embarrassment by beating Scarborough 5-2 in their first round replay.League Two strugglers Rovers took an emphatic 4-0 lead after 35 minutes thanks to goals from Teddy Jenks, Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson and Harvey Bunker.Alex Wiles pulled one back for the National League North visitors but Tyrese Omo...Full Story »

Slough player-manager Scott Davies was proud of his players despite their 7-2 FA Cup first-round replay defeat at the hands of League Two opponents Grimsby.For an hour of the game the Rebels were well in the tie at Blundell Park, but once the Mariners were able to get back ahead, there was no looking back.There was disappointment from Davies after the game that the cup run was over and that the ...Full Story »

Crewe head coach Lee Bell said his side’s 3-1 FA Cup first round replay win at Derby has capped off one of the proudest times of his career.Bell saw his high-flying League Two side go behind early but hit back to outplay their League One opponents and deservedly book a home tie against Bristol Rovers.Derby had scored two late goals at Crewe to set up a replay at Pride Park and it looked go...Full Story »

Grant McCann felt his Doncaster side deserved their 2-1 extra-time FA Cup first-round victory over fellow League Two side Accrington – and they now face his former club Peterborough.After the two sides drew 2-2 at the Eco-Power Stadium, Stanley got off to a dream start in the seventh minute through Joe Pritchard’s back-heel.Doncaster did not really get going until the second half and...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Neill Collins praised the attitude of his side as they beat Horsham 3-0 in the FA Cup.Three goals in less than half an hour – two from John McAtee including a chip – sent the League One side through to meet Sutton in the next round.It was a much more thorough performance from the Oakwell side in the replay after they were held by the Isthmian League outfit in the fir...Full Story »

York manager Neal Ardley admitted his team rode their luck to “hang on” for a 2-1 FA Cup first round replay victory over Chester.Captain Lenell John-Lewis bagged a brace to put the hosts in the ascendancy midway through the second period but David Stockdale was required to make two fine saves either side of a 71st-minute George Glendon reply.York survived to book a televised Friday n...Full Story »

Joe Ironside scored the winner in extra time to take Doncaster through to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over fellow League Two side Accrington in the replay.After the two sides drew 2-2 at the Eco-Power Stadium, Stanley got off to a dream start in the seventh minute when Korede Adedoyin’s low cross found Joe Pritchard at the near post and he flicked the ball home.Stanley pr...Full Story »

York reached the FA Cup second round for the first time since 2010 as captain Lenell John-Lewis bagged a brace to see off Chester 2-1.Visiting skipper George Glendon reduced the deficit for the National League North side, but it is the Minstermen who now go on to entertain 2013 Cup winners Wigan in a televised Friday night clash on December 1.York started with purpose as Dipo Akinyemi fired past...Full Story »

League Two Crewe came from behind to beat Derby 3-1 in their FA Cup first round replay at Pride Park.Tom Barkhuizen gave Derby the lead but Crewe hit back through an Aaron Rowe double and a Mickey Demetriou header to deservedly go through.Derby, who had scored twice late on to force a replay in the original tie, took the lead in the fourth minute when Lewis Billington lost out to Louie Sibley an...Full Story »

Goals in each half from Gavin Massey and substitute Lewis Cass saw Port Vale through to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 replay win over Staffordshire rivals Burton.Massey finally broke the deadlock in the 31st minute after Burton keeper Max Crocombe had made a double save from Uche Ikpeazu and Tom Sang. The winger reacted quickest to the loose ball to leave the Albion stopper with no c...Full Story »

Grimsby fought through an end-to-end first half to beat sixth-tier Slough 7-2 in their FA Cup first-round replay at Blundell Park.The Mariners opened the scoring in the seventh minute as Arthur Gnahoua’s deflected effort on the edge of the Slough area fell to Rekeil Pyke to finish neatly.Slough went two down in the 16th minute, with Danny Rose diving in to finish off a corner that was flic...Full Story »

Forest Green secured their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 victory over National League North side Scarborough.Goals from Teddy Jenks, Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson, Harvey Bunker and Tyrese Omotoye completed the win for the League Two strugglers.The hosts took the lead in the fifth minute after a cross from Fankaty Dabo found its way to Jenks and his deflected effort went pas...Full Story »

Three goals in the opening 30 minutes saw Barnsley win 3-0 against Isthmian League Horsham.A double from John McAtee made it a comfortable evening for the Oakwell outfit in their FA Cup replay in Sussex.The League One side got off to the best possible start after just three minutes. A cross from Adam Phillips was only parried by keeper Lewis Carey, and Nicky Cadden followed up from close range.B...Full Story »

Stenhousemuir climbed up to second in Scottish League Two after a 2-0 win over leaders Peterhead.The hosts went ahead after 23 minutes when Kinlay Bilham’s cross was tapped home by Michael Anderson.Five minutes later Adam Brown took aim from outside the area and superbly curled the ball into the top corner.Anderson could have added a third late on but his shot was just too high.Full Story »