Michael Carrick believes Manchester United’s players showed their character as they delivered a 2-0 win over Villarreal in the first game since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking on Sunday.Late goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho – his first in a Manchester United shirt – sent United into the last 16 of the Champions League and lifted the mood after a dismal few wee...Full Story »

QPR striker Lyndon Dykes remains doubtful for the home game against Huddersfield.Scotland striker Dykes missed his country’s recent World Cup qualifiers due to an ankle injury and was not ready to return in Saturday’s home win against Luton.Defender Moses Odubajo (hamstring) also missed out at the weekend and will be monitored.Striker Andre Gray (knee) is unlikely to feature after mi...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho kept his promise and bought Felix Afena-Gyan the €800 shoes he wanted after the AS Roma starlet scored a stunning brace against Genoa on Sunday. The 18-year-old wonderkid starred as he bagged a sensational double in his side's 2-0 win at Genoa. He came off the bench in the 74th minute and inspired Roma to victory, celebrating with Mourinho on the touchline in brilliant sc...Full Story »

Antonio Rudiger's contract runs out at the end of the season and Chelsea are yet to reach an agreement on terms for an extension; "He is in the most competitive league, he is at a club where he really matters and that suits him perfectly," said Thomas Tuchel Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea is the perfect club for Antonio Rudiger and hopes the centre-back decides to stay at Stamford Bridge. Rudige...Full Story »

Lionel Messi this weekend opened up on a whole host of noteworthy topics during a wide-ranging interview with Marca, including the possibility of sealing a return to FC Barcelona at some point down the line. PSG switch The subject of Messi's future of course proved the headline news across a hectic summer transfer window this year. This came after it became clear, for the first time, that t...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without wide man Elliott Bennett for Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with Sunderland.Bennett is suspended after being sent off in the first half of the 2-1 loss at Cheltenham on Saturday.Shaun Whalley is set for a lengthy spell of the sidelines due to the thigh injury he sustained in training last week.Josh Daniels has been out of action with an ankle issue.Sunde...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday have added winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing to their ranks ahead of Tuesday’s Sky Bet League One home clash with MK Dons.Mendez-Laing, who had been without a club since leaving Middlesbrough at the end of last season, had been training with the Owls for a number of weeks before they announced his signing on Monday.It remains to be seen if there is any involvement for the 2...Full Story »

Gillingham will be without Kyle Dempsey when they host Cheltenham, with the midfielder set to undergo surgery this week.Scans have revealed that Dempsey suffered a cartilage tear in the draw at Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month and he requires a minor operation. Gills boss Steve Evans has put his absence at anywhere between three and 10 weeks.Vadaine Oliver, Danny Lloyd and Ben Reeves were ...Full Story »

Manchester United fan and glamour model Katrina Maria has shared a saucy snap to thank Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the Norwegian was sacked by the Red Devils. The club announced on Sunday morning that Solskjaer had left his role as manager following Saturday's embarrassing 4-1 loss away to Watford. United sit in seventh place following the defeat and already trail leaders Chelsea by 12 points a...Full Story »

ANTONIO CONTE's attention to detail has been labelled 'unreal' after ordering the touchline to be groomed by HAND. Ahead of Tottenham's Premier League clash on Sunday against Leeds, groundsman could be seen on their hands and knees attending to the grass. Groundsman could be seen attending to the grass ahead of Sunday's Prem clash against Leeds We know Antonio Conte is big on detail but t...Full Story »

LEEDS are reportedly targeting Chelsea outcast Ross Barkley, who has only played 126 minutes of Premier League football this term. Marcelo Bielsa's side find themselves one place above the relegation zone after Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Spurs, and have suffered due to a number of key stars picking up injuries. Barkley spent last season on loan at Aston Villa but failed to impress And according t...Full Story »

JOHN TERRY has hit out at former Real Madrid and Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos for his 'ugly feet' in a hilarious Instagram story. Chelsea legend Terry fired back at Carlos after the Brazilian started the jokey war of words in Instagram. Terry mocked Carlos by snapping a shot of his toes under the table The pair have linked up in Nigeria to play in Budweiser's 'Game of Kings' - a match betw...Full Story »

AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is attracting bigger interest from Premier League clubs. The Mirror says Arsenal have joined rivals Tottenham and Manchester United in the transfer war for Kessie. The Gunners will go toe-to-toe with their rivals and European juggernauts to sign Kessie. The midfielder can agree a pre-contract deal from January 1, leaving Milan in a vulnerable position. The...Full Story »

Sevilla plot January bid for €20m Alvarez Sevilla are determined to sign Julian Alvarez from River Plate in January, says Fichajes. The 21-year-old has impressed in Argentina and Sevilla director Monchi is an admirer of his, but Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are also eyeing him. Barca can't afford €50m Doku, says father Rennes star Jeremy Doku is being monitored by several top ...Full Story »

Although it's been on the back burner for months, the idea that the Super League is going away anytime soon is a fanciful one. In fact, if truth be told, it appears that Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona are simply biding their time and waiting until the right moment to kick things off again. Certainly, discussions aren't off the table and never have been, and even Real Madrid president, Flo...Full Story »

Manchester United will make an improved approach to Zinedine Zidane in the wake of Saturday's humiliating 4-1 defeat at Watford, according to reports. After his tumbling tenure hit a new low at Vicarage Road, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be sacked as manager. United have lost five of their last seven Premier League games, and the collapse against Watford was arguably the most damning of the l...Full Story »

Lionel Messi scored his first Ligue 1 goal as Paris Saint-Germain opened a 13-point lead at the top of the table despite playing almost half an hour with 10 men in a 3-1 home win against Nantes on Saturday. Messi found the back of the net with a curled left-footed effort from outside the box three minutes from time, adding to Dennis Appiah's own goal after Randal Kolo Muani had cancelled out Ky...Full Story »

A goal from substitute James Forrest allowed Celtic to pay a fitting Hampden tribute to Bertie Auld as St Johnstone’s run of cup glory came to an end.Forrest fired home the only goal from close range in the 73rd minute as Celtic edged past a stubborn Saints side 1-0 in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals.Celtic fans and players paid tribute to Lisbon Lion Auld six days after his death and F...Full Story »

Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has spoken of his relief that the uncertainty of a possible EFL points deduction has been lifted from the Sky Bet Championship club.A six-point deduction was confirmed on Wednesday, with the Royals then going on to draw 1-1 with Nottingham Forest at the SCL Stadium.In-form Forest were rewarded for an enterprising opening by going in front in the fourth minute thro...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Michael Appleton said he struggled to hold back his frustration with his attacking players at half-time after they failed to take their chances against Doncaster.The Imps battled out a goalless draw with struggling Rovers and failed to make their better attacking play count in the opening half.“I thought the game should have been out of sight in the first half so I’m sti...Full Story »