Ben Mee and Keane Lewis-Potter have shaken off knocks in time for Brentford’s home match against Wolves.Christian Norgaard is back in training after an Achilles injury but will not be risked.Pontus Jansson and Aaron Hickey are out until after the World Cup.Raul Jimenez remains out for Wolves but is returning from training in Mexico.The striker has been in South America recovering from...Full Story »

Jonny Evans could be available for Leicester’s clash with Manchester City.The defender has been battling a calf injury and will be assessed ahead of Saturday.Wilfred Ndidi has also returned to training after a hamstring problem but Ricardo Pereira (Achilles) and Ryan Bertrand (knee) are out.Manchester City have an injury doubt over star striker Erling Haaland.The Norwegian, who has 22 goal...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes could name an unchanged side once again as Crawley head for Valley Parade.Hughes fielded the same starting XI for Tuesday night’s 1-1 Sky Bet League Two draw with Swindon as the one which lined up at Grimsby last weekend, when the game ended 0-0.On-loan Crystal Palace midfielder Scott Banks was an unused substitute in midweek after sitting out at Blundell Park thr...Full Story »

Lee Brown could miss out for Wimbledon as they prepare to face Harrogate.The defender will be assessed after coming off in the first half against Crewe in midweek with a hamstring problem.Alex Woodyard was dropped to the bench as his minutes are managed following a return from injury, but he stepped in to replace Brown at the back and could do so again against the Sulphurites.Midfielder George M...Full Story »

Jordan Williams could return when Barnsley face Forest Green.The defender has missed the Tykes’ last three games with a hamstring injury but may return on Saturday.Michael Duff could make changes following the 1-0 defeat at Lincoln on Tuesday.Jack Aitchison, who came off the bench, is pushing to start while Nicky Cadden is set to face his former club.Reece Brown and David Davis remain out ...Full Story »

Hull could have Harvey Vale back for the visit of high-flying Blackburn.Vale has not played since September due to a groin injury but has returned to training this week and could be involved.Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand has also returned to training this week but is further away from a return.The Tigers, who remain managerless and with Andy Dawson in temporary charge, have no fresh injuries f...Full Story »

Allan Saint-Maximin could return to the Newcastle squad for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.The Frenchman has played just 12 minutes of football since damaging a hamstring at the end of August, but is close to a return after stepping up his rehabilitation.Midfielder Elliot Anderson is available after recovering from a minor ankle issue, but keeper Karl Darlow (ankle), defe...Full Story »

Ruel Sotiriou will hope he has done enough to secure a return to Leyton Orient’s starting line-up against Salford.The forward scored the clinching goal in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over Gillingham after coming off the bench to replace Jayden Wareham, who was making his first league start for the club.Midfielder George Moncur missed that game after having a wisdom tooth removed.Ant Georgiou (...Full Story »

Port Vale will assess their squad ahead of the visit of Lincoln.Vale were beaten 3-2 by Ipswich in midweek and boss Darrell Clarke wants to see how his players recover before picking his team.Ellis Harrison and James Wilson returned to the side against Ipswich after niggles and look to have come through, so should be involved again.Striker Jamie Proctor (hip) and midfielder Funso Ojo (hamstring)...Full Story »

The footballer could be seen with blood coming from his forehead in a video posted to Instagram by friends. Wayne Rooney suffered a cut on his forehead during a boozy night out with pals in Dubai Credit: INSTAGRAM The mum-of-four was filmed balancing a plate on her head as a drink was poured She was seen knocking back shots in the Greek restaurant Credit: INSTAGRAM England ace Wayne, 37, nur...Full Story »

There will be a double whammy of punishments for Antonio Conte at Tottenham following his last-minute red card in the draw against Sporting CP. WHAT HAPPENED? Tottenham players, staff and supporters were incensed when Harry Kane's 95th-minute winner was chalked off for offside by the referee following a VAR check lasting what felt like ages. Conte led the remonstrations from his technical are...Full Story »

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham has addressed transfer rumours amid Chelsea and Liverpool interest. Despite being just 19 years old, Bellingham is already a key player for Borussia Dortmund. The England international has captained his side on occasions and features heavily in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. The Evening Standard recently reported that Chelsea were lookin...Full Story »

Arsenal have done their due diligence over Ndicka signing As he builds a team capable of competing in the Premier League and in Europe, Mikel Arteta continues to look to strengthen his squad. The next piece of the puzzle that he is trying to arrange is cover for Gabriel at centre-back and Frankfurt's Evan Ndicka - who is out of contract at the end of the season - has been earmarked as the man...Full Story »

Preston expect to have Greg Cunningham available when they take on Middlesbrough in Michael Carrick’s first match as Boro boss.Cunningham has been suffering with a sickness bug but is tipped to feature at Deepdale on Saturday.Andrew Hughes missed last weekend’s defeat to Blackpool with a thigh issue but has returned to training this week.Manager Ryan Lowe will have to make a late cal...Full Story »

Arsenal slipped to just a second defeat of the season after being outplayed at PSV Eindhoven as they failed to ensure top spot in their Europa League group.A point would have been enough for the Gunners, but they were deservedly beaten 2-0 by Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side, with Joey Veerman and Luuk de Jong grabbing the goals.Arsenal can still top Group A – and avoid the knockout round ...Full Story »

Aristote Nsiala could return to Scott Brown’s Fleetwood squad after making good progress in training.The defender has not featured for the Cod Army since their 1-1 draw with Portsmouth earlier this month, but has looked sharp in full-contact sessions.Harvey Macadam, meanwhile, looks likely to miss another match though the midfielder has also participated in training sessions this week.Prom...Full Story »

Burnley will make a late call on midfielder Josh Cullen ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet Championship clash with Reading.The Republic of Ireland international missed Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Norwich due to a knock.Jack Cork will definitely be sidelined for the Clarets as he is suspended after collecting his fifth booking of the season against the Canaries.Summer signing Scott Twine, w...Full Story »

Hartlepool’s selection woes ahead of the League Two game with Grimsby have been compounded by an illness bug sweeping the camp.Boss Keith Curle has refused to give names of people affected but he is already low on numbers.Jamie Sterry (calf) and Rollin Menayese (ankle) are definitely out while Mark Shelton (calf), Mouhamed Niang (hamstring) and Tom Crawford are all doubts.Striker Jack Hami...Full Story »

Jack Whatmough is the latest addition to Wigan’s injury list as they host Watford in the Sky Bet Championship.Whatmough was forced off late in last week’s defeat by QPR, with Rarmani Edwards-Green coming on for his Latics debut and in line to deputise against the Hornets.Forwards Callum Lang (ankle) and Charlie Wyke (hamstring) will miss out once more.Midfielder Gwion Edwards and def...Full Story »

Tranmere have no fresh injury worries for the visit of Carlisle.But boss Micky Mellon still finds himself without a quintet of players.Paul Lewis, Joel Mumbongo, Charlie Jolley, Luke Robinson and Tom Davies all remain sidelined.Rovers are looking for a return to winning ways after two successive league draws.Carlisle are without suspended duo Jordan Gibson and Ryan Edmondson.Gibson was booked fo...Full Story »