Enzo Maresca lauded Cole Palmer as the “best in the Premier League” after he became the first player in the competition’s history to score four goals in a first half during Chelsea’s 4-2 win over Brighton.Palmer’s record-breaking performance saw him net four times in 20 minutes at Stamford Bridge, including a whipped free-kick into the top corner.Last season’s...Full Story »

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook credited his side for showing the right intent from the start after they won 3-0 at Doncaster in a chaotic Sky Bet League Two clash at the Eco-Power Stadium.The hosts ended the game with nine men following the second-half dismissals of Luke Molyneux and Tom Anderson.The Spireites had already laid the groundwork for their triumph with an excellent first half showing wh...Full Story »

Matt Bloomfield revealed he had a feeling Joe Low would get on the scoresheet after the defender’s last-gasp header earned Wycombe a 2-1 comeback win at Bristol Rovers.Daniel Harvie’s goal 13 minutes from time drew Wycombe level before former Bristol City player Low, who also scored in a 2-1 win at Rovers last season, headed home the decider six minutes into stoppage time as the Chai...Full Story »

Kairo Mitchell struck early as Rochdale beat Braintree 1-0 in their Vanarama National League clash at the Crown Oil Arena.Mitchell claimed his ninth goal in his last seven games after just seven minutes when he turned home a low ball from Tobi Adebayo-Rowling.Jamal Fyfield, Callum Powell, Marley Marshall-Miranda and Finley Wilkinson all went close as Braintree pushed for an equaliser before the ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo criticised the referee again after his side’s unbeaten Premier League start ended in a 1-0 home defeat to Fulham.Raul Jimenez converted his 50th English top-flight goal via a controversial penalty after a lengthy VAR check had concluded with referee Josh Smith viewing the pitchside monitor and pointing to the spot.Fulham’s Andreas Pereira ha...Full Story »

Garry Monk felt his Cambridge side did not show enough fight as their dismal start to the season continued on Saturday.The U’s have picked up just one point from their seven games so far and already sit six points from safety as one of two winless sides in Sky Bet League One.Lincoln climbed to third with their fourth victory of the season, their 2-0 success coming courtesy of substitutes F...Full Story »

Scott Lindsey was satisfied with his first look at his new MK Dons side as they collected a well-earned 1-1 draw at BromleyAn early Joe Tomlinson goal gave the Dons the lead but it was cancelled out by Michael Cheek’s strike midway through the first half.Lindsey, who left Crawley to take over at the Dons, said: “It was a point in the right direction, but we wanted more than that.&ldq...Full Story »

Stuart Kettlewell was proud of Motherwell’s battling qualities after they dug deep to defeat St Mirren 2-1.Lennon Miller’s double cancelled out Killian Phillips’ ninth-minute opener and swung an action-packed contest the way of the Steelmen.There were red cards for Dan Casey and Scott Tanser in the second half, while Mark O’Hara would see his penalty brilliantly saved by ...Full Story »

Gateshead secured back-to-back wins in the Vanarama National League with a 3-1 triumph at Southend.The visitors started strongly and took a 12th-minute lead through Jacob Butterfield but the Shrimpers levelled with a deflected strike from captain Gus Scott-Morriss before the interval.Gateshead regained the lead seven minutes into the second half after Collin Andeng-Ndi brought down Owen Oseni an...Full Story »

Phil Parkinson was satisfied with the point although his side lost their place at the top of Sky Bet League One following a 0-0 draw at Leyton Orient.The O’s should have scored within two minutes of the start, but Charlie Kelman steered his shot wide and thereafter the Wrexham boss saw his side were forced to dig deep defensively for the first hour before they raised their game.They could ...Full Story »

Michael Carrick thinks exciting winger Ben Doak has shown how determined he is to develop at Middlesbrough after helping to secure a 2-0 win over Stoke at the Riverside.Middlesbrough moved up to eighth in the Championship with the victory that started with Doak’s first goal for Boro.The 18-year-old, making his first start since arriving on loan from Liverpool, pounced to convert from close...Full Story »

Interim coach Omer Riza wants to be Cardiff’s next permanent manager after the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom side suffered a 4-1 defeat at Hull.The Bluebirds are without a league win, without a boss and have suffered their worst start to a season in 94 years.Riza said: “I want to be a head coach – I’ve made no secret of that.“I’ve been ready for the last...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder praised winless Portsmouth after his side were held to a 0-0 draw at Fratton Park.The Blades are one of two sides, along with Blackburn, yet to lose this season in the Sky Bet Championship, but could not find a way past Pompey and their goalkeeper Will Norris.Last season’s League One champions Portsmouth are second from bottom having gathered just four...Full Story »

Gillingham boss Mark Bonner stressed improvements have to be made despite the 2-0 victory over Barrow in Sky Bet League Two.The Gills took the points in a top-of-the-table clash as Barrow boss Stephen Clemence endured an unhappy return to Priestfield.Goals from Jayden Clarke and Robbie McKenzie either side of the break did the damage as Glenn Morris made a string of good second-half saves to kee...Full Story »

Thomas Frank insisted there is method to the madness after Brentford raced into the Premier League record books.The Bees became the first team to score in the first minute of three consecutive matches after Bryan Mbeumo’s 37-second strike against West Ham.But, just like in the previous two games against Manchester City and Tottenham, they were unable to hold on to their early lead and Toma...Full Story »

Daniel Farke praised the “maturity” of his Leeds side after they thumped early-season strugglers Coventry 3-0 with a dominant display at Elland Road.Right-back Jayden Bogle, a summer signing from Sheffield United, found the net four minutes into the second half to claim his first goal for the Whites after swapping passes with Largie Ramazani.That came after Willy Gnonto opened the sc...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Flynn apologised to his supporters after a 2-0 defeat at home to Fleetwood.The Robins were booed off the pitch by their own fans after Matty Virtue’s double condemned them to a third game without a win.“I understand the reaction of the supporters because I’ve watched what they’ve just watched,” Flynn said.“It was nowhere near good enoug...Full Story »

Newport head coach Nelson Jardim hailed a “massive win” as his side ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over in-form Crewe at Rodney Parade.Cameron Evans fired the hosts ahead with a right-footed rocket in the 33rd minute and fellow defender Matt Baker headed in the winner on 74 minutes after substitute Adrien Thibaut had briefly drawn Crewe level.The three points lif...Full Story »

Tom Pugh scored a last-gasp equaliser as Halifax twice came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against Wealdstone in the Vanarama National League.Sam Ashford put Wealdstone ahead with a penalty in the 35th minute at the Shay, but Florent Hoti levelled with a spot-kick of his own seven minutes after the break.Micah Obiero restored the visitors’ lead on the hour, but they were left hanging on ...Full Story »

Oxford boss Des Buckingham saluted the hard work his players put in to holding Burnley to a goalless draw at the Kassam Stadium and continue their unbeaten home record this campaign.In a contest of few clear chances, Scott Parker’s men went close with Jamie Cumming tipping Luca Koleosho’s effort over the bar early in the second half.Oxford almost grabbed victory late on when Tyler Go...Full Story »