Hibernian endured a long and frustrating evening at Easter Road before eventually defeating cinch League One side Cove Rangers 1-0 after extra time to reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Shaun Maloney’s side struggled badly in the absence of Saudi Arabia-bound talisman Martin Boyle, but substitute Kevin Nisbet spared their blushes with the only goal of the night in the 112th minute.A...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne scored a brilliant winner as Premier League leaders Manchester City moved 13 points clear with a 1-0 victory over second-placed Chelsea on Saturday.The Belgian playmaker, who had an unhappy spell at Chelsea early in his career, curled beyond Kepa Arrizabalaga from distance to settle a tight contest at the Etihad Stadium with 20 minutes remaining.It was a moment of magic worthy of...Full Story »

BARCELONA defender Gerard Pique has hit back at claims he is earning £450,000 per week by posting a bank statement on social media. The 34-year-old centre-back was one of three players whose wages were supposedly leaked by Spanish TV3 programme Onze - with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba also reported to be on huge salaries with the cash-strapped club. Pique has denied reports he is earnin...Full Story »

Motherwell assistant manager Chris Lucketti praised Kevin Van Veen’s performance as the Fir Park side claimed a 2-1 win over Livingston.The Dutch striker scored a goal in each half, making Bruce Anderson’s late effort a consolation for the visitors.With speculation mounting over the future of Tony Watt, who was left on the bench, Lucketti was pleased with Van Veen’s contributio...Full Story »

A Kevin Van Veen double helped Motherwell to a narrow 2-1 win over Livingston at Fir Park.The Dutchman struck with an early free-kick then grabbed his second with a header midway through the second half to leave Graham Alexander’s men in fourth place in the cinch Premiership table heading into the winter break.Livingston got one back late on through Bruce Anderson but could not find an equ...Full Story »

Barcelona will be forced to the loan market in the January transfer window - and they are already in 'advanced' talks to bring back Manchester United flop Alexis Sanchez to the side Barcelona could offer Alexis Sanchez an opportunity to reignite his career, with the player and club in talks for a possible return to the Nou Camp. Reports are emerging in Spain, as per Sport, that Sanchez is in a...Full Story »

Hibernian are hopeful that both Chris Cadden and Kevin Nisbet will shake off knocks ahead of the Premier Sports Cup final.The pair both went off injured during Tuesday’s win over Dundee.Kyle Magennis (groin) remains sidelined, while Melker Hallberg and Sean Mackie are still working their way back to fitness after lengthy lay-offs.Ange Postecoglou will leave it as late as possible to name h...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola hailed the return to form of Kevin De Bruyne after the Belgian’s double in Tuesday’s 7-0 thrashing of Leeds.City’s star playmaker had a slow start to the campaign after a summer of injury problems and then a spell out with coronavirus.He looked back to his best as the champions swept Leeds aside with embarrassing ease at the Etihad Stadium to chalk up their sevent...Full Story »

Hibernian are hopeful over the cup final prospects of Kevin Nisbet and Chris Cadden after both went off injured in a 1-0 victory over Dundee.The pair were substituted after treatment five days before their team play Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup.Caretaker manager David Gray said: “It is too soon to tell. I am hoping it is more fatigue than anything else. They have both put in a shift re...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has warned that Kevin De Bruyne will need to fight to win back a regular place in the Manchester City side. The Belgium playmaker has had a frustrating start to the campaign. He initially lacked match fitness after injuries robbed him of a pre-season before other knocks and a recent spell out with coronavirus prevented him building any momentum. He returned to action as a secon...Full Story »

Manchester City are without playmaker Kevin De Bruyne for their clash with Everton after the Belgium international tested positive for coronavirus during the international break.Fellow midfielder Jack Grealish is also unlikely to feature due to the knock that forced him to pull out of England’s World Cup qualifier with San Marino on Monday.Phil Foden is also doubtful after suffering a leg ...Full Story »

The suspended Kevin van Veen drops out for Motherwell’s cinch Premiership encounter with Hearts.Motherwell will assess Mark O’Hara and Juhani Ojala, who are suffering from minor issues, while Liam Donnelly is not training just now after suffering a few niggles.Loan player Jordan Roberts is unable to play against his parent club but Stephen O’Donnell returns from a ban.Hearts sh...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen’s second-half double brought an end to Aberdeen’s resurgent form as Motherwell took the three points at Pittodrie.The Dutchman’s brace also saw the visitors open up a three-point gap on the Dons in the battle for a place in the top six of the cinch Premiership – which sees five sides separated by just four points.Aberdeen, who were unchanged from their win ...Full Story »

Rhys Murphy struck twice as Southend overcame fellow Vanarama National League strugglers Dover 4-1 to claim a first win under new manager Kevin Maher.Murphy opened the scoring on the half-hour mark by turning home Zak Brunt’s corner from close range.He doubled the lead from the penalty spot five minutes later after Jack Bridge had been brought down.Murphy turned provider to set up Sam Dalb...Full Story »