Zinchenko emerges on Newcastle radarOleksandr Zinchenko has emerged on Newcastle's transfer radar - according to the Daily Mail. The Magpies are weighing up a January loan move for the 24-year-old, who has only played 56 minutes of Premier League football for City so far this season. Zinchenko has slipped behind Joao Cancelo in the squad pecking order, and Newcastle boss Eddie Howe could loo...Full Story »

Michael Mancienne will return for Burton following suspension when Doncaster visit in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The versatile ex-Chelsea player sat out the midweek 4-0 win over Accrington after he had to serve a one-match ban for receiving five yellow cards in the division this season.Jacob Maddox, another who started his career at Stamford Bridge, remains absent with a hamstring injury but...Full Story »

Lloyd Isgrove has added to Bolton’s injury problems ahead of Cheltenham’s visit in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.Isgrove limped out of Tuesday’s win over Doncaster with a hamstring issue, which has been confirmed as a grade-three tear and could rule him out for 12 weeks.To compound boss Ian Evatt’s selection worries, forward Dapo Afolayan is also unavailable due to a one...Full Story »

Celtic’s hopes of progressing in the Europa League were dashed in agonising fashion as a late fightback from Bayer Leverkusen denied them a famous victory in Germany.Ange Postecoglou’s spirited side knew they would probably require a win to keep their last-32 dream alive and they were on course for this outcome until the closing stages after a Josip Juranovic penalty and a strike fro...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady could name an unchanged side for the visit of Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League Two.Brady urged his fringe players to improve after electing to leave substitutions to the final few minutes of his previous matches, including against Oldham on Tuesday.However, Danny Rose could be nearing a start after impressing when he came on for Jack Sowerby in midweek.Although Brady...Full Story »

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing could make his Sheffield Wednesday debut against Wycombe in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The winger joined the club on Monday after training with the Owls for a number of weeks but was left out of the squad for Tuesday’s victory over MK Dons.This weekend is set to come too soon for Marvin Johnson, who is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury,...Full Story »

Peterborough could have midfielder Joel Randall back in contention for their crunch battle with fellow Sky Bet Championship strugglers Barnsley.Summer signing Randall, who has been out since August with a thigh injury, has had two run-outs with the under-23s recently and is close to a return.The game may come too soon for forward Ricky-Jade Jones, but he is also back in training and nearing fitn...Full Story »

Rochdale midfielder Jimmy Keohane is a doubt for the visit of Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.The 30-year-old was forced off with a foot injury during Tuesday’s draw with Stevenage and his replacement in midweek Conor Grant is set to deputise again.Aaron Morley missed that game with a knock and will have to be assessed ahead of the weekend but Stephen Dooley could keep his place.Full-back Aid...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without midfielder Tom Conlon for the home clash with Hartlepool.Club captain Conlon was shown two yellow cards in the Valiants’ 1-0 defeat to Walsall in midweek and must now serve a one-game suspension.Striker Jamie Proctor returned from a hernia problem as a second-half substitute against the Saddlers and will hope to feature more prominently at the weekend.Fellow forwa...Full Story »

Sash had been eager to spend time with her lad - who lives just eight miles away - after the couple went a week without seeing each other. Sash was keen to see her boyfriend after they hadn't been together for a week Instead, he travelled 660 miles to an away game But instead of seeing his girlfriend, he decided to travel 330 miles from Kent to see Charlton Athletic play away against Morecamb...Full Story »

Barcelona have opened talks with FC Basel for striker Arthur Cabral. Cabral has scored 23 goals and produced 8 assists in 24 games this season. His name comes with backing from former Barca star Deco, who is now his agent. Sport says negotiations have opened for him to arrive in January. The formula is being worked on. His contract expires in June 2023, so Basel are willing to sell him. He ...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell limped off during his side's Champions League victory over Juventus on Tuesday night. Chelsea will be without Ben Chilwell until at least the end of this year as he waits to discover whether he has sustained season-ending anterior cruciate ligament damage. Chilwell limped off during his side’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Juventus on Tuesday night. Acco...Full Story »

QPR manager Mark Warburton paid tribute to Luke Amos after he marked his recent return from a long-term injury with a late winner against Huddersfield.Rangers’ 1-0 victory took them up to fourth in the table and preserved their record of being the only Sky Bet Championship side to have scored in all their league matches this season.And it was a sweet moment for Amos, who headed home Chris ...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin refused to take credit for the impact of substitutes Olivier Ntcham and Ryan Manning during his team’s 2-0 win at Barnsley.Ntcham broke the deadlock in a tight contest at Oakwell on 74 minutes from a Manning cross, paving the way for Jamie Paterson to put the outcome beyond doubt with a second goal from the game’s next attack.The modest Swans boss said:...Full Story »

Michael O’Neill was scathing about the performance of referee Oliver Langford after seeing Stoke’s three-match winning streak end abruptly at Ashton Gate.Tyreeq Bakinson volleyed the only goal on 38 minutes after a Tomas Kalas long throw was flicked into his path to give Bristol City only their second home victory since January.Stoke hit the woodwork twice and spurned numerous chance...Full Story »

Luke Amos scored a late winner for QPR as they beat Huddersfield 1-0 and moved up to fourth in the Sky Bet Championship table.Amos, recently back from the second long-term knee injury of his career, headed in Chris Willock’s cross with nine minutes remaining at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.The lively Willock did superbly on the right flank and Amos, on as a substitute, was in front ...Full Story »

Sky Bet Championship leaders Fulham were unable to make up for the absence of 21-goal top scorer Aleksandar Mitrovic as they were held to a 0-0 draw by bottom club Derby at Craven Cottage.Marco Silva’s side were seeking an eighth successive win but they were denied by Wayne Rooney’s determined side, who followed up Sunday’s victory over Bournemouth with another impressive displ...Full Story »

Midfielder Thiago Alcantara swept away 14 months of frustration with one swing of his cultured right foot to set Liverpool on the way to a 2-0 victory over Porto and a record Champions League group stage points haul.The Spain midfielder’s sweetly-struck low half-volley early in the second half was worthy of winning any game and the fact it came in a dead-rubber having already qualified for...Full Story »

The star collapsed on the pitch during a game between Sheffield United and Reading. He received around 10 minutes care, and has since been rushed to hospital in worrying scenes Sheffield United star John Fleck has been rushed to hospital after collapsing on the pitch. He received 10 minutes of urgent medical care during a game against Reading at the Madejski Stadium. The Championship club twe...Full Story »

Thiago Alcantara insists he made the right decision to join Liverpool. The Spain midfielder has failed to make a significant impact at Anfield since signing from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2020. Reports in Barcelona have claimed new Blaugrana boss Xavi wants to bring the La Masia graduate back to Camp Nou. Thiago made his first start in almost two months in Saturday's win over Arsenal a...Full Story »