Stoke boss Michael O’Neill is delighted with how his team is developing following Friday night’s narrow 1-0 Championship victory over leaders West Brom.Jacob Brown wasted a glorious chance to put the Potters ahead when he hit the post after nine minutes and Darnell Furlong’s comical own goal was chalked off for a foul five minutes before the break.Mario Vrancic hit the crossbar...Full Story »

Nick Powell scored a late winner as Stoke ended leaders West Brom’s unbeaten start to the Championship season with a narrow 1-0 win.Powell calmly lofted the ball over goalkeeper Sam Johnstone with 11 minutes to go after a defensive blunder by Conor Townsend.It looked like the goal was not going to come for the Championship’s best home side – unbeaten at the bet365 Stadium so fa...Full Story »

Hearts manager Robbie Neilson plans to make a late decision on whether to restore John Souttar to the team for Saturday’s visit of Motherwell after he missed last weekend’s win over Livingston with a minor thigh issue.The defender returned to training on Thursday and will be given every chance to prove his fitness, but Taylor Moore could retain his place in defence if it is deemed th...Full Story »

Stevenage boss Alex Revell could elect to shake up his frontline when Hartlepool visit the Lamex Stadium in Sky Bet League Two this weekend.Boro have drawn a blank in their last couple of fixtures – a 4-0 at home to Forest Green a fortnight ago was followed by a goalless draw at Harrogate Town last weekend.Luke Norris and Bruno Andrade will therefore be pushing for starting roles after dro...Full Story »

Aberdeen are without midfielder Teddy Jenks for the visit of Celtic in the cinch Premiership on Sunday as he serves a suspension following his red card in last weekend’s defeat at St Mirren.Attacker Marley Watkins is set to remain on the sidelines after missing the last two matches with a hamstring injury.Defender Andy Considine is out until the turn of the year following knee surgery.Ange...Full Story »

Reece James will miss Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Southampton due to continued ankle trouble.Boss Thomas Tuchel also revealed the full-back would miss next week’s World Cup qualifiers with England, despite having been called up to Gareth Southgate’s squad this week.Mason Mount is fit after a minor knock, but N’Golo Kante (self-isolation) and Christian Pulisic (ank...Full Story »

Newport will have to get used to life without manager Michael Flynn as they prepare to face Scunthorpe at Rodney Parade on Saturday.Flynn left his role as boss with immediate effect after four-and-a-half years at the helm but the Welsh side face a quick turnaround to get things sorted in time for the Sky Bet League Two match this weekend.Scot Bennett will not be available for the Exiles after fr...Full Story »

Burnley will be without summer signing Maxwel Cornet for the visit of Norwich because of a hamstring injury he sustained on his first Premier League start against Leicester last weekend.Clarets boss Sean Dyche revealed the Ivorian winger is “going well” but Saturday comes too soon for him, while strikers Matej Vydra and Jay Rodriguez are likely to be in contention after back and hams...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will have teenager Ayoub Assal available for the visit of Burton in Sky Bet League One on Saturday.The 19-year-old had to miss Tuesday’s defeat at Rotherham after he was given a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards.Assal’s return will provide another boost for boss Mark Robinson, who saw Paul Osew and Daniel Csoka start a...Full Story »

Luton boss Nathan Jones could be tempted to name an unchanged side for the home game against Huddersfield.The Hatters thrashed Coventry 5-0 at Kenilworth Road in midweek and Jones has not reported any new injuries.Skipper Sonny Bradley (coronavirus) and Glen Rea (groin) made their first league starts of the season against Coventry, while Allan Campbell is pushing for a return to the starting lin...Full Story »

Leeds will be without Patrick Bamford and Luke Ayling for their home Premier League game against Watford.Striker Bamford has not recovered from an ankle injury and right-back Ayling requires minor knee surgery, but winger Raphinha (hip) is available after being forced out of last week’s home defeat to West Ham and defender Diego Llorente (muscle strain) is also back in contention.Germany d...Full Story »

Exeter will be without Kyle Taylor for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two game at home to Walsall.Midfielder Taylor has tested positive for coronavirus and has begun a mandatory period of isolation.Grecians boss Matt Taylor revealed at his pre-match press conference that another player had been displaying symptoms of Covid-19, which could mean a further absentee.Defender Jack Sparkes remains on...Full Story »

Brighton will be without Steven Alzate for Saturday evening’s Premier League game against Arsenal, while Danny Welbeck is a major doubt.Midfielder Alzate is set for a prolonged spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle injury in Monday’s 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Forward Welbeck has been sent to a specialist after sustaining a hamstring problem in that game.Yves Bissouma, who...Full Story »

The gang broke in by scaling down the outside of the building from the roof. Security at the hotel was ramped up in August after Lionel Messi, 34, moved in with wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their three children It is thought four rooms were hit at the Le Royal Monceau in Paris, weeks after the new PSG star waved at fans from his balcony Credit: Reuters They got in via an unlocked balcony door...Full Story »

Chelsea are reportedly ready to try offering around €50million for the transfer of Paulo Dybala as his Juventus future continues to look in serious doubt. The Italian giants are keen to tie Dybala down to a new deal, but it seems not much progress has been made, leading to plenty of transfer rumours linking the Argentina international with a move away. Latest reports claim Chelsea are ...Full Story »

Kalvin Phillips is rumoured to be the subject of a £60 million bid from Manchester United but the Leeds midfielder has already made his feelings clear on a move to Old Trafford Manchester United are linked with a move for Kalvin Phillips in the summer transfer window with a defensive midfielder topping Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wishlist. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable start to life...Full Story »

The Italian tactician, who delivered a Premier League title to Stamford Bridge, worked with the Belgian striker at San Siro Chelsea have failed to “figure out how to use” Romelu Lukaku, with former Blues and Inter boss Antonio Conte questioning Thomas Tuchel’s tactical approach. The Belgium international striker was taken back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell during th...Full Story »

But there's no place for teenage sensations Mason Greenwood or Jude Bellingham. Fikayo Tomori has earned one England cap to date Credit: Rex Features AC Milan star Tomori, 23, earned his first England cap against Kosovo back in 2019. But his six minute cameo that night remains the former Chelsea defender's only action for the Three Lions - having not been called up at all in 2020. On his i...Full Story »

Manchester United have been told how they can improve their midfield options. Manchester United could find their potential Paul Pogba replacement in Paris Saint-Germain star Marco Verratti, who former Red Devil Ashley Young believes would improve Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side. The Premier League side completed a remarkable big-spending summer transfer window in an attempt to topple rivals...Full Story »

Barcelona continue to seek alternatives to replace Ronald Koeman, with former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo the latest names added to the list of candidates, several sources have told ESPN. While former Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez and Belgium coach Roberto Martinez remain on the list, several sources have told ESPN that Barca president Joan Laporta ...Full Story »