Stand-in striker Daizen Maeda scored an early double as Celtic moved into the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Hibernian.Mykola Kuharevich pulled a goal back for Hibs before half-time, but the visitors paid the price for a poor attempt to play the ball out from the back as Nicolas Kuhn restored Celtic’s two-goal lead.Maeda started up front after Japan team-mate Kyo...Full Story »

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin admitted he would have been “lambasted” if his team selection had backfired against St Mirren.The Terrors edged through to the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup as a solitary Ross Graham goal secured a 1-0 win.Kevin Holt also played a key role, with the central defender employed in midfield, and Goodwin confessed he was relieved that the move pai...Full Story »

Dundee United edged into the quarter-finals of the Premier Sports Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over St Mirren at Tannadice.A first-half goal from defender Ross Graham was all that separated the sides although the woodwork twice came to the Buddies’ rescue.The visitors had the first opportunity of the game in the second minute with Alex Iacovitti hitting a shot that home goalkeeper Jack Walto...Full Story »

Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa once again stepped up in the absence of Ivan Toney as they fired Brentford to a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.Toney was missing from the Bees squad, with head coach Thomas Frank admitting he had been left out amid “transfer interest”.But just as they had throughout much of the forward’s eight-month ban for breaching betting rules last season, Mbeumo a...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris hailed striker Eliezer Mayenda after the teenager bagged his first Sunderland goals in an emphatic 4-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday at the Stadium of Light.Mayenda joined Sunderland from Sochaux last summer but struggled to make an impact in his first season on Wearside and was sent on loan to Hibernian in February.The Black Cats are pushing to sign at least one striker before the ...Full Story »

Jodi Jones’ stoppage-time penalty earned Notts County a deserved 2-2 draw with Fleetwood at Meadow Lane.Ryan Graydon had put the visitors ahead in the first half before Brendan Wiredu doubled the advantage shortly after the break.But the hosts rallied and got themselves back into the game through Alassana Jatta before Jones converted from the spot six minutes into time added on.Jones came ...Full Story »

Regis Le Bris enjoyed a dream first home game in charge of Sunderland as the Black Cats thumped Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 at the Stadium of Light.The Owls were comfortable winners when they secured safety at Sunderland on the final day of last season but Danny Rohl’s side, who kicked off this campaign with a 4-0 win over Plymouth, were stunned on Wearside on Sunday.Dennis Cirkin set Sunderla...Full Story »

The Red Devils' new striker bagged the decisive goal on his debut as the home side claimed a late 1-0 victory over Fulham in their season opener. Joshua Zirkzee was branded a 'class act' after scoring on his debutThe Dutchman devoted time to sign autographs for fans outside Old Trafford Zirkzee rose from the bench to score the decisive goal, from fellow substitute Alejandro Garnacho's curling ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today. Mazraoui   Man Utd now   Liverpool on top of the table   Arsenal 2-0 Wolves   Hansi Flick's first game in charge at Barcelona: a 2-1 W over Valencia   Arsenal third kit   Just one game!     Please stay tuned on Daily Laugh. There will be more fun tomorrow! (Credit: Justtoonit, BleacherReportFootball,o...Full Story »

Ilkay Gundogan reportedly wants to leave Barcelona before the transfer deadline. Ilkay Gundogan has 'asked to leave Barcelona' before the end of the summer transfer window, according to a report. Gundogan joined Barca from Manchester City on a free transfer last summer. penning a two-year deal. He made 51 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign at his new club. But the Ge...Full Story »

Real Madrid have rejected a bid worth in excess of €100m (£85m/$110m) for Eder Militao from Saudi Arabia. Real reportedly reject mammoth bid Saudi Arabian club not named Militao deemed a key player WHAT HAPPENED?Per UOLEsporte, Real have received an offer worth in excess of €100m for Militao from an unnamed Saudi club. The defender missed a large part of last season beca...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho, now in charge at Fenerbahce, is looking to his former club Tottenham to help him in the transfer market. Jose Mourinho is moving ahead with plans to sign Giovani Lo Celso (Image: Getty) Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning a raid on his former club Tottenham after approving a move for Fenerbahce to sign Giovani Lo Celso this summer. The Portuguese boss is keen to bring in reinf...Full Story »

The England and Real Madrid superstar is already signed up with brands including SKIMS, McDonalds, Lucozade and Adidas. Jude Bellingham has signed with Louis VuittonThe England ace adds the French fashion house to a growing list of brandsHe has a 'keen interest in fashion'The luxury powerhouse described Bellingham as a 'Friend of the House' Bellingham, 21, “has a keen interest in fashion...Full Story »

Havertz vs Haaland? Arteta confirms Arsenal striker plans Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has responded to ongoing rumours surrounding the club's potential acquisition of a new striker. Speaking to talkSPORT after getting the better of Wolves, Arteta said: "I have faith in [Havertz], we have faith in [Gabriel Jesus]. Leandro [Trossard] has played in that position." Real Madrid reject huge S...Full Story »

Not to say she's rested on her laurels this summer after fronting Eurosport's Olympic output, which cemented her position among the elite broadcasters. Reshmin Chowdhury has become a staple for TNT Sports viewersReshmin has interviewed the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Fans of talkSPORT have already become accustomed to her knowledge and wit hosting GameDay Exclusive on Saturday ...Full Story »

Craig Levein was left as confused as his St Johnstone players after Cyriel Dessers scored the contentious opener in Rangers’ 2-0 win at Hampden Park in the Premier Sports Cup last 16.It looked like referee Matthew MacDermid had called a foul by the Gers substitute on Saints defender Jack Sanders at the edge of the box in the 58th minute before the Ibrox forward netted, but after being sent...Full Story »

Unai Emery hopes Jhon Duran will stay at Aston Villa after the striker climbed off the bench to sink West Ham, the club he wanted to join this summer.Colombian striker Duran was so close to moving to east London that he even had to be reprimanded by Villa after doing a ‘crossed Hammers’ gesture with his arms on social media.However, new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui could not agree a ...Full Story »

A confusing Cyriel Dessers goal helped Rangers overcome St Johnstone 2-0 in their Premier Sports Cup last-16 game at Hampden Park as the Light Blues fans voted with their feet.The holders went into the game on the back of their costly Champions League qualifying exit to Dynamo Kyiv on Tuesday night at the national stadium, used as a temporary home by the Govan club due to the delayed recons...Full Story »

Jhon Duran climbed off the bench to sink the club who spent half the summer trying to sign him as Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win at West Ham.Colombian striker Duran was so close to moving to east London this summer that he even had to be reprimanded by Villa after doing a ‘crossed Hammers’ gesture with his arms on social media.However, new Hammers boss Julen Lopetegui could not agree ...Full Story »

Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to carry the siege mentality they demonstrated in victory over Southampton through the rest of the Premier League season if they are to achieve their dreams.The Magpies scrapped their way to a 1-0 win against the promoted Saints at St James’ Park despite playing with 10 men for 62 minutes after defender Fabian Schar was sent off.Asked afterwards if they could...Full Story »