Mikel Arteta was the first victim and the first beneficiary of the new law changes after Arsenal won the Community Shield 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw against Manchester City.Gunners boss Arteta was booked in the first half by referee Stuart Attwell for protesting against a decision, part of the new clampdown on the touchline behaviour of managers.But the fiery Spaniard was celebrating afte...Full Story »

Ipswich made a winning return to the Sky Bet Championship as they claimed a 2-1 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Former Sunderland striker Nathan Broadhead opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time before turning provider eight minutes into the second half as he set up George Hirst to double the visitors’ lead.Sunderland were reduced to 10 men when Trai Hume was sent of...Full Story »

Lee Johnson admits Hibernian need to learn fast how to handle the demands of juggling European football with domestic matters after they suffered a 3-2 defeat at home to St Mirren in their cinch Premiership opener.The Easter Road side defeated Andorran side Inter d’Escaldes 6-1 in their Europa Conference League qualifier on Thursday – 7-3 on aggregate – but they fell flat on Su...Full Story »

New Leeds boss Daniel Farke said it was “a scandal” that his team did not take all three points after they were forced to settle for a 2-2 comeback draw against Cardiff.In their first Championship fixture following three seasons in the top flight, Leeds had to come back from two down at the interval against the Bluebirds.Crysencio Summerville bagged the leveller the hosts had richly ...Full Story »

Arsenal took home the first piece of silverware of the new season as they beat treble-winners Manchester City on penalties to lift the Community Shield.Substitute Cole Palmer appeared to have won it for City in normal time after a fine curling finish, only for an unfortunate last-gasp deflected Leandro Trossard goal to earn Arsenal a 1-1 draw and take the game to a shoot-out.The Gunners scored a...Full Story »

Defending champions the United States crashed out of the World Cup as Sweden booked their place in the quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shoot-out in Melbourne.Earlier, the Netherlands saw off South Africa 2-0 in Sydney to move into the last eight, where they will meet Spain.Here, the PA news agency takes a look at all of Sunday’s World Cup action.USA pay the penaltyThat winning feel...Full Story »

Substitute Alex Greive’s late header earned St Mirren a dramatic 3-2 victory away to Hibernian in their cinch Premiership opener at Easter Road.The Buddies roared into a 2-0 lead after Mark O’Hara and Toyosi Olusanya scored in the first 17 minutes.The Paisley side looked to have blown their chances of three points when Hibs hit back through second-half goals from Adam Le Fondre and C...Full Story »

Crysencio Summerville was Leeds’ hero as his stoppage-time equaliser rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw against gutsy Cardiff.The Dutchman rifled home low into the corner with seconds remaining as Daniel Farke’s men pocketed a point after being two goals behind at the interval.The new-look Bluebirds had defended their goal superbly in the second half, but they were thwarted at the death.It ...Full Story »

Enzo Maresca says he has urged Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to score more goals after he netted twice in Leicester’s comeback win over Coventry in his first Sky Bet Championship game in charge.The former Manchester City coach was satisfied with the result, which saw Dewsbury-Hall score twice in 10 minutes late on to seal victory after Coventry captain Kyle McFadzean had put Mark Robins’ sid...Full Story »

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scored twice in 10 minutes to inspire a late comeback as Enzo Maresca began his reign as Leicester manager with a 2-1 victory over Coventry.Leicester are aiming to return to the Premier League at the first time of asking under former Manchester City coach Maresca.But they were made to work hard by a Coventry side who could have had more than the one goal they scored when sk...Full Story »

Keira Walsh could make a stunning return for England’s last-16 World Cup clash against Nigeria.Walsh was carried off on a stretcher late in the first half of the Lionesses’ 28 July victory over Denmark, with fears that the influential midfielder’s tournament could be over, but scans revealed her knee injury was not as serious as first suspected.The 26-year-old took another step...Full Story »

FOOTIE star Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman has become a mum again to a baby girl and told friends she is "overjoyed". She shares her first child - three-year-old son Kairo - with the England and Manchester City defender, 33. Kyle Walker's ex Lauryn Goodman has become a mum again to a baby girl and told friends she is 'overjoyed' Lauryn, 32, has not revealed the father of her newborn, but pal...Full Story »

Manchester United produced a 'cheeseless panini' Manchester United's 'cheeseless panini' has been described as 'scrandalous' by football fans after it went viral on social media. The Red Devils were back in action on Saturday afternoon as they welcomed French side RC Lens to Old Trafford one week before the new Premier League season kicks off. And one fan decided to treat themselves to a chees...Full Story »

MAN City boss Pep Guardiola embraces Kyle Walker after a dinner - where he potentially persuaded him to stay at the club. The pair dined at swanky Japanese restaurant MUSU in Manchester for two and a half hours on Friday night. Pep Guardiola shared an embrace with Man City star Kyle Walker after a long dinner together Their meeting came amid speculation that England defender Walker, 33, could...Full Story »

Let's start our 7M Daily Laugh today.   Man Utd 3-1 Lens     Rodrygo chilling with Kylian Mbappe at a club in Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy.They could soon link up together with Vinícius at Real Madrid!The Bromance has already started!     Andre Onana is chipped from the centre circle on his Old Trafford debut against Lens. Mason Mount also missed an open ...Full Story »

Manchester United are eyeing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. United are in the market for a new midfield addition and are eyeing Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat. However, Sport says France international Tchouameni is also a target. The 23 year-old has attracted an approach from Bayern Munich. But United are also keen, where after closing a deal for Rasmus Hojlund they're now seek...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe would be prepared to spend a season in the Premier League on loan before securing his dream move to Real Madrid. The French superstar is out in the cold at Paris Saint-Germain after announcing he is set to leave next summer as a free agent at the end of his two-year contract. PSG believed they had the striker tied up until 2025 but the extra year on his mega deal was an option ...Full Story »

The race to sign Michael Olise is heating up, with Chelsea in the driving seat having reportedly agreed personal terms with the Crystal Palace star. WHAT HAPPENED? According to RMC Sport, Olise has agreed personal terms with Chelsea after the Blues made an offer of around £26 million ($33m) for the winger. That fee is still a little short of Olise's reported release clause of £35m (...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is insisting Bernardo Silva isn't for sale. The midfielder is wanted by Barcelona and PSG. But transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting: "Understand Manchester City have told PSG and Barcelona that they have NO intention to negotiate at any condition for Bernardo Silva. "Man City will also offer new contract to Bernardo very soon. "Player's position w...Full Story »

Manchester City are eyeing up Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma as a potential replacement for departed Riyad Mahrez. The Seagulls, already fending off intense Chelsea interest in Ecuador midfielder Moses Caicido, could now face another scrap over the next month to keep Mitoma. The Japanese international, 26, had a brilliant first campaign in the Premier League last season, scoring seven times in ...Full Story »