Derby begun life under new manager Paul Warne with a 2-0 victory at Cambridge thanks to two goals from James Collins.Nathaniel Mendez-Laing fired wide in the opening moments for the away side, while the hosts threatened in the 34th minute when Shilow Tracey’s corner fell to Jack Lankester, who shot wide on the turn.Four minutes later Cambridge had goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov to thank to keepi...Full Story »

Goalkeeper Brad Collins will miss out for Barnsley when they host Charlton.He sustained a head injury against Cambridge last weekend and, despite manager Michael Duff confirming that there is no underlying damage, the goalkeeper will miss the clash.Fellow shot-stopper Jack Walton could be available to deputise between the sticks for the Tykes after recovering from a back injury.Liam Kitching wil...Full Story »

Alexander Isak’s second-half penalty salvaged a point for Newcastle but Eddie Howe’s men are still searching for their first Premier League win since the opening day of the season after they were held by Bournemouth at St James’s Park.Howe’s first game as manager against the club he coached from the depths of League Two to the top flight threatened to turn into one to for...Full Story »

Trent Alexander-Arnold's bid to be in Gareth Southgate's starting eleven for the upcoming World Cup just took another major hit. The Liverpool right back has come under heavy fire for his underwhelming defensive performance in his side's 4-1 defeat to Napoli in the Champions League. And it seems it's not just top-level pundits taking aim at Trent as the internet had a field day in making fun...Full Story »

Eddie Howe is confident there is more to come from record signing Alexander Isak after seeing him waste the opportunity to fire Newcastle to Premier League victory over Crystal Palace.The £58million striker, who opened his account on debut at Liverpool on Wednesday evening, was denied by Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita after going through on goal in the first half of Saturday’s 0-0 ...Full Story »

Boss Eddie Howe believes new record signing Alexander Isak will be excited after watching Newcastle’s dramatic late 1-1 draw at Wolves.Allan Saint-Maximin’s brilliant late volley grabbed a point for the Magpies at Molineux.It cancelled out Ruben Neves’ first-half rocket which looked set to give the hosts their first Premier League win of the season.Ruben Neves fired Wolves ahea...Full Story »

Alexander Isak is the latest player to join Newcastle United this summer. Newcastle United have completed the signing of Sweden striker Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad, the clubs announced on Friday. The 22-year-old has joined the Premier League club for a club-record fee of €70 million including €5m in add-ons, smashing their previous transfer record, sources have told ESPN. Th...Full Story »

Manager Eddie Howe expects Newcastle to make “at least one” more signing before the transfer window closes amid speculation they are closing in on Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Callum Wilson, who has this week been sent for a scan on a tight hamstring, there are reports stating Newcastle are close to agreeing a fee with La Real for I...Full Story »

The right-back, 23, is under contract at Liverpool until 2025. Barcelona are planning to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer Credit: Getty But that has not deterred Barcelona's interest with the Spanish giants planning a transfer for the defender next summer, report Futbol Total. Barcelona are reportedly set to bid £67million for the England star who has a market value of £94m a...Full Story »

Graham Alexander believes Motherwell’s Europa Conference League exit at the hands of Irish side Sligo Rovers on a 3-0 aggregate could be a reality check.The Steelmen trailed 1-0 from the first leg of the second-qualifying round at Fir Park and soon found themselves behind in The Showgrounds when Sligo defender Shane Blaney curled in a long-distance free-kick in the fourth minute.Well&rsquo...Full Story »

Graham Alexander dismissed suggestions his side lacked sharpness after opening their season with a 1-0 European defeat by Sligo Rovers at Fir Park.Former Hearts and Falkirk striker Aidan Keena pounced on a short-headed passback from Bevis Mugabi to lob Liam Kelly in the 27th minute of the first leg of the Europa Conference League second qualifying round.Motherwell’s best efforts in respons...Full Story »

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins left Lodz with his only regret that his stunning solo goal could not secure a Nations League win against Ukraine.The Burnley centre-half scythed his way through the Ukrainian defence, evading three challenges before stabbing home with the outside of his right foot to give Ireland a first-half lead which was cancelled out by Artem Dovbyk after the resta...Full Story »

Defender Nathan Collins scored a sensational solo goal as the Republic of Ireland emerged from their Nations League clash with Ukraine with a creditable draw.The 21-year-old Burnley centre-half wove his way through the home side’s mesmerised ranks before firing past stranded goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk with the outside of his right foot in front of a largely stunned crowd of 10,641 in the Pol...Full Story »

The Frenchman allowed his Gunners contract to run down and is set to be a free agent. Alexandre Lacazette is leaving Arsenal for Lyon Credit: PA Lacazette, 31, wore the captain's armband at the Emirates for much of last season, but decided to move on. According to The Athletic, he has opted to re-join Lyon - the side he left to sign for Arsenal in 2017. Lacazette joined the Gunners for aroun...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander praised his players for retaining belief through difficult times after they secured European football with a 2-1 win over Hearts.Ricki Lamie hit the winner after a 56th-minute corner to take Motherwell up to fourth in the cinch Premiership and guarantee a top-five spot.Lamie had scraped Well into the top six with a stoppage-time equaliser against Livingston an...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Graham Alexander was delighted to pick up all three points in his side’s cinch Premiership clash away to Ross County after a tough week with illness at Fir Park.Eventual match winner Kevin Van Veen was one of those affected. The player had not trained at all during the week before coming off the substitutes’ bench to score the decisive penalty to move the Steelmen ...Full Story »

Hat-trick hero Aaron Collins snatched a late winner as promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers twice overturned a two-goal deficit to beat Rochdale 4-3 and improve their hopes of promotion from Sky Bet League Two.Dale took a two-goal lead into the break after Luke Charman netted in the ninth minute and added a second eight minutes later.Rovers improved after the break and Sam Finley brought them back i...Full Story »

Graham Alexander will assess on unnamed Motherwell player ahead of the visit of Rangers in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The Well boss hopes to have approximately the same squad which was available for the game against Livingston in their last outing.Nathan McGinley remains out and Barry Maguire is out for the season following quad surgery.Rangers will be without Kemar Roofe for three or fou...Full Story »

Arsenal captain Alexandre Lacazette could return for Saturday’s Premier League visit of Manchester United.The striker is back in full training after testing positive for coronavirus but could find himself on the bench after his replacement Eddie Nketiah hit a brace in the 4-2 win at Chelsea.Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf) is closing in on a return while Kieran Tierney (knee) and Thomas Partey (th...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Poya Asbaghi looks set to be without goalkeeper Brad Collins for the trip to South Wales to face Swansea.Collins suffered a shoulder injury during a 4-1 defeat at Millwall last weekend, being forced off midway through the first-half.Jack Walton went on for Collins and is poised to start on Friday, but two of Asbaghi’s outfield players – Michal Helik and Cauley Woodrow &...Full Story »