Midfielder Marwan Attia insists Egypt can cope with the “great loss” of Mohamed Salah as they gear up for their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with DR Congo in San Pedro.Salah is back at Liverpool for treatment on the hamstring injury he picked up in the second group game, with the hope he might be able to rejoin the national team should they reach the latter stages of the tourn...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca conceded Leicester rode their luck en route to booking their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 3-0 win against Birmingham.Birmingham spurned a number of first-half chances before Foxes striker Jamie Vardy opened the scoring after 47 minutes with his first goal in over two months from Marc Albrighton’s cross.Yunus Akgun smashed his first Leicester goal into the top-...Full Story »

MK Dons manager Mike Williamson said he would not complain at his side winning ugly as they edged out Gillingham 2-1 in League Two.The Gills set up in a low block at Stadium MK, keeping just over 30 per cent of possession and frustrating Williamson’s play-off chasers for 79 minutes.MJ Williams broke through the rearguard 10 minutes from time before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second. Gills de...Full Story »

MK Dons made it back-to-back home wins as they edged a 2-1 League Two victory over Gillingham at Stadium MK.A cagey game saw MJ Williams find a breakthrough after 79 minutes before Alex Gilbey thumped in a second.Gills debutant Josh Walker pulled one back late on but it was not enough to avert a first league loss in five.MK Dons dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create ch...Full Story »

Dorking got back to winning ways in the Vanarama National League after an agonising defeat at Dagenham last time out by brushing aside 10-man Boreham Wood 3-0.Downed by Inih Effiong’s last-gasp strike in midweek, Dorking took a 32nd-minute lead here as George Francomb’s corner was met by Jason Prior, who rose highest to head beyond Nathan Ashmore.Alfie Rutherford made it 2-0 five min...Full Story »

Table-topping Dundee United endured a frustrating afternoon as they were held to a goalless draw by Dunfermline.Chances were at a premium in the first half, with Dundee United defender Ross Graham’s header which cleared the crossbar the closest either side came to an opener.Dunfermline came agonisingly close to breaking the deadlock in the 65th minute when Craig Wighton’s close-range...Full Story »

Woking boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes with a 1-0 win at play-off hopefuls Oldham.The Cards, on the back of a three-match losing run, started brightly as an angled shot from forward Dennon Lewis went wide before Oldham midfielder Tom Conlon sent a free-kick just over the bar.Woking saw a goal ruled out late in the first half from a header by Scott Cuthbert for offside in th...Full Story »

Altrincham moved up to fourth in the National League after dispatching Eastleigh 4-0.The Robins started to get on top after a quiet opening and were rewarded in the 32nd minute as Regan Linney burst through on goal before selflessly squaring for Lewis Banks to slot home from close range.The provider then turned goalscorer in first-half added-on time, although he had a bit of fortune as his strik...Full Story »

A stunning volley from James Collins gave Derby a 2-1 victory over struggling Cheltenham.Cheltenham were the better side for much of the game, but a Max Bird free-kick and Collins’s 18th goal of the season earned County the points.The visitors had a great chance in the third minute, but Liam Sercombe fired straight at Josh Vickers after George Lloyd set him up.Derby were poor in the first ...Full Story »

Paul Hurst got his second stint in charge of Shrewsbury off to a winning start as his team deservedly beat Northampton 2-0 at Sixfields.Second-half goals from Dan Udoh and Chey Dunkley ensured the Sky Bet League One victory, and the Shrews could have won by more in a dominant display against the Cobblers.Shrews went into the game off the back of seven defeats in eight matches which resulted in t...Full Story »

Jamie Vardy’s eighth goal of the season helped much-changed Leicester into the FA Cup fifth round with a 3-0 win against Birmingham.Vardy broke the deadlock with a header from Marc Albrighton’s superb cross after 47 minutes before Yunus Akgun’s thunderbolt on 72 minutes sealed Leicester’s place in the fifth round.Foxes midfielder Dennis Praet added a third goal with a coo...Full Story »

Joao Pedro’s hat-trick sent Brighton through to the FA Cup fifth round with a 5-2 win at Sheffield United.Pedro scored twice from the spot and crashed in an 18-yard drive after Facundo Buonanotte’s fine goal had given the Seagulls an early lead, with Danny Welbeck scoring at the death to seal an emphatic victory.The Blades had battled back from 2-0 down to level thanks to goals from ...Full Story »

The centre-back is said to be unhappy at the German champions and has some issues with his manager Thomas Tuchel over things such as game time. That has led to rumours of an exit and according to Fabrice Hawkins, PSG want to reinforce their defence during the current transfer window and have made contact with Bayern Munich over De Ligt. However, the Bundesliga side do not want to sell the 24-...Full Story »

Chelsea Arsenal and Manchester United are all interested in signing Newcastle's Callum Wilson for £18 million this month, says the Evening Standard. Wilson, 31, has been linked with an exit from St. James' Park throughout the transfer window as the club need to balance the books to stay within Premier League profit and sustainability rules. They have spent around £400m since Saudi A...Full Story »

Nuno Espirito Santo believes Nottingham Forest have taken a “big step” after a goalless FA Cup draw at Bristol City produced the first clean sheet of his City Ground reign.Forest must fit a fourth-round replay into their busy schedule after drawing 0-0 with the mid-table Sky Bet Championship side at Ashton Gate.But boss Nuno focused on the positives after a first clean sheet in his s...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola lauded an unbelievable performance from his Manchester City side after they ended their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium goal drought with a narrow 1-0 away win.City had failed to score in their previous five trips to Spurs’ home and an FA Cup fourth-round replay looked on the cards when substitute Kevin De Bruyne inexplicably fired wide from 16 yards with eight minutes left.The bre...Full Story »

Nathan Ake’s 88th-minute tap-in helped Manchester City end their Tottenham Hotspur Stadium hoodoo and progress into the FA Cup fifth round after a 1-0 away victory.Pep Guardiola’s side had failed to score in their previous five visits to Spurs’ home and that unwanted record looked set to extend until Ake bundled home from close range after Guglielmo Vicario flapped at Kevin De ...Full Story »

Bristol City and Nottingham Forest fought out a goalless FA Cup draw and will replay their fourth-round tie at the City Ground.Forest will be glad to avoid the fate West Ham suffered in the third round at Ashton Gate when the Sky Bet Championship side produced a memorable upset against Premier League opposition.But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will not welcome the extra game amid their battl...Full Story »

The Hammers have negotiated an option to make the transfer permanent in the summer. Kalvin Phillips has completed his West Ham medical ahead of signing on loan until the end of the season Phillips' entire £140,000-a-week wages will supposedly be covered by West Ham, who have also paid Manchester City a loan fee to secure the midfielder. The 28-year-old has been desperate to leave the Eti...Full Story »

The North London club have made the most of the January window after already bringing in two first-team players Timo Werner and Radu Dragusin. They have also been open to departures with the likes of Djed Spence, Ivan Perisic and Eric Dier all leaving the club on loan deals. But according to reports they could potentially lose one more player with midfielder Gil linked with a move away. Per...Full Story »