Aston Villa boss Unai Emery had no problem with Jhon Duran’s reaction to being substituted during the 2-0 Champions League win against Bologna.The Colombian is used to coming off the bench this season, making a name for himself as a super sub, but he was given a start against the Italians and helped fire Villa to the top of the standings.His classy finish nine minutes after John McGinn&rsq...Full Story »

James Tilley set AFC Wimbledon on course for a 3-0 win over Morecambe and maintained their perfect home form in Sky Bet League Two.Tilley made the breakthrough early in the second half before Omar Bugiel and Matty Stevens completed the win which moved the Dons to within two places of the play-off places with three games in hand on many of their rivals.The home side initially struggled to find a ...Full Story »

Oxford head coach Des Buckingham was checked over by the club doctor following the 1-1 draw with Derby at the Kassam Stadium after feeling unwell during the second half.His assistant Craig Short did the post-match press conference and explained Buckingham, who had been experiencing dizziness, had been advised to go home.Short said: “He stayed till the end of the game but two or three times...Full Story »

Jamie Lindsay’s stunning second-half goal eased the pressure on Bristol Rovers manager Matt Taylor as the West Country side overcame Shrewsbury 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.Shrewsbury edged the first half but ex-Rovers striker John Marquis failed to round goalkeeper Josh Griffiths when clean through and then George Lloyd saw a shot deflected to safety before firing wide from close range.Lin...Full Story »

David McGoldrick scored a stoppage-time penalty to earn Notts County a dramatic 1-1 draw at Sky Bet League Two play-off rivals Barrow.McGoldrick, who netted from the penalty spot in last season’s corresponding game, was fouled by Chris Stokes and stepped up to convert his spot-kick in the third minute of added time.It was heartbreaking for the Cumbrians, who were within touching distance o...Full Story »

Arsenal bounced back from their defeat against Bournemouth by securing a 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League.Seventy-two hours after they were dealt a surprise first loss of the season at the Vitality Stadium, Mikel Arteta’s side retained their unbeaten record in Europe so far when Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half strike rebounded in off goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk.Lean...Full Story »

Ben Thompson’s first-half strike saw Bromley down high-flying Doncaster for their third win of the season.Andy Woodman’s side had not picked up a victory in any competition since the second weekend of the campaign but showed tremendous organisation and tenacity to see out the win at the Eco-Power Stadium.Doncaster started much the brighter and piled on the pressure over the first qua...Full Story »

Jhon Duran helped fire Aston Villa to the top of the Champions League table and then reacted angrily to being substituted in the 2-0 win over Bologna.Duran has made his name as a super sub this season following his penchant for coming off the bench and scoring, including the winner against Bayern Munich last time out, but proved he can also be the main man as he bagged a classy goal having been ...Full Story »

Leyton Orient secured their first home league win of the season when they overcame Rotherham 1-0 thanks to a goal by central defender Dan Happe.A scrappy first-half littered with petty fouls produced just two chances, both to the home side that visiting goalkeeper Cameron Dawson comfortably dealt with.The quality of play improved after the break with both teams trading early opportunities as Joe...Full Story »

Cardiff climbed out of the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone with a second home win in the space of four days against Portsmouth.A Regan Poole own goal and Callum Robinson’s close-range effort put Cardiff in command after 13 minutes on a night when the Bluebirds’ only regret was that the winning margin should have been far greater than the final 2-0 scoreline.The victory, fresh fr...Full Story »

Dusan Vlahovic has been linked with Chelsea (Photos by Maja Hitij, Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Chelsea have reportedly asked for information on the situation of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as they continue to keep an eye out for potential signings up front. The Blues have shown an interest in Vlahovic, who is valued at around £60m by Juve, though it’s seemingly felt that the...Full Story »

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has spoken about loaned out star Samuel Illing Jr.The attacker has not been given the first team chances he sought at Villa so far in his career. However, he is so far impression during a loan spell at Italian side Bologna, who Villa play in the Champions League on Tuesday. Emery told reporters: "He is a young player and he needed a plan where he could get more...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is closer to agreeing on extending his contract.Guardiola's current deal is running down this season, with doubts emerging over the Catalan's future in England. However, the Athletic's David Ornstein is reporting there is now a belief inside City that Guardiola is close to settling on a new deal. Guardiola would agree to a 12-month extension, so taking him ...Full Story »

Let's start our Daily Laugh today.   EPL Week 8   Man Utd cool!! having two 1's   Manchester United fans seeing Leny Yoro back training   It looks like Klopp ball, but it’s Slot ball   Gavi wore The Captain's Armband after returning back in action after almost a year!   Can Hansi Flick's Barca Take Their REVENGE against Bayern?   &nbs...Full Story »

  Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly uncertain about Xabi Alonso's future at the club and have already named two potential successors for the Spaniard. Leverkusen uncertain about Alonso's future Bundesliga champions target two successors Hoeness and Wagner listed by the club WHAT HAPPENED?Alonso joined Bayer Leverkusen in 2022 and the Spanish coach was the architect behind an unpreced...Full Story »

Manchester United and Tottenham are reportedly keeping a close eye on Boca Juniors midfielder Kevin Zenon as they assess potential reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window. As reported by TBR Football, the two clubs have shown interest in the Argentine player, with the club expecting to lose their star player in the upcoming transfer window. While Tottenham bolstered their squad o...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo expressed his delight after he saw his side pick up their first victory at the City Ground this season with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.In a back-and-forth contest, the two sides evenly shared 40 shots on goal, with Eddie Nketiah and Ryan Yates both rattling efforts off the woodwork in the first period.Palace looked likely to break the deadlock but Ma...Full Story »

Crystal Palace’s winless start to the season continued after Dean Henderson misjudged Chris Wood’s second-half strike to hand Nottingham Forest a 1-0 home win.Forest picked up a first win since their 1-0 victory over Liverpool in September, having found it particularly hard at home before Monday’s game, winning just their third match at the City Ground in 2024, while 18th-place...Full Story »

Sources with a close understanding of the player's situation have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal, Newcastle and Villa are keen admirers of Gloukh, while other big names around England and Europe such as Manchester City, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund have also been monitoring his progress. The talented 20-year-old looks like the latest exciting prospect being devel...Full Story »

LIVERPOOL ace Curtis Jones opened up about recently becoming a dad in a wholesome interview after a man-of-the-match performance against Chelsea. Jones, 23, led the Reds to a 2-1 win over the Blues at Anfield as he won the penalty that was followed by Mohamed Salah's opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson's equaliser. Liverpool ace Jones opened up about becoming a father last week ...Full Story »