Marcus Rashford continued his rich vein of form as Manchester United closed in on the Premier League top four with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest.Rashford, fresh from an impressive World Cup campaign with England, scored the opener and made the second for Anthony Martial as United moved to within one point of fourth-placed Tottenham.He was off the pitch by the time that Fred added late gloss t...Full Story »

Anass Zaroury took less than a minute to announce his return from the World Cup as Burnley secured a 3-0 win over Birmingham.The Morocco winger, who played for his country in the play-off for third place just 10 days earlier, was thrown straight back into the action by manager Vincent Kompany and responded by scoring the quickest goal in the Championship this season, with 50 seconds on the clock...Full Story »

Reading boss Paul Ince revealed that his side put him through “the manager’s worst nightmare” in their 2-1 Championship victory over Swansea.Andy Carroll gave Reading a 27th-minute lead from close range and Yakou Meite should have added to it before half-time but blazed over from the penalty spot.Tom Ince doubled the hosts’ advantage eight minutes into the second half and...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva dedicated his side’s 3-0 victory at nine-man Crystal Palace to George Cohen, the club’s World Cup-winning England right-back who died last week.The team came out in warm-up tops with ‘Cohen 2’ on the back, and then put on a display that would have filled their former great with pride.Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic laid on goals for Bobby De ...Full Story »

Quality was key for Darrell Clarke as Gavin Massey’s first-half winner sealed a 1-0 win over Morecambe which lifted Port Vale up to ninth in Sky Bet League One.Massey’s superb 40th-minute strike was out of keeping with much of a contest that slipped away from the relegation-threatened Shrimps in the blink of an eye.After surviving when Max Melbourne’s header rattled an upright,...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Mark Fotheringham believes his side’s “siege mentality” helped them secure a 2-1 comeback victory at Preston.Kaine Kesler-Hayden scored a late winner for the Sky Bet Championship’s bottom side after Jordan Rhodes had cancelled out Greg Cunningham’s opener for the Lilywhites.Fotheringham also reflected on the difficulties surrounding his first head ...Full Story »

Northampton boss Jon Brady felt the 1-1 draw at promotion rivals Mansfield was a point gained, despite dominating the 90 minutes and enjoying the best of the chances.It looked like the Stags had stolen an undeserved win when Will Swan poked home the 84th-minute opener after goalkeeper Lee Burge had blocked a ricochet in the box as the Cobblers tried to clear.But Sam Hoskins majestically volleyed...Full Story »

Cambridge manager Mark Bonner praised his side’s efforts as they ended their Abbey Stadium goal drought.Bonner’s side had gone 12 hours and 40 minutes since scoring a home goal in League One until Shilow Tracey struck a superb equaliser only three minutes after Shrewsbury had opened the scoring.Sam Smith then struck the winner, earning the U’s a first league home win since Sept...Full Story »

MK Dons head coach Mark Jackson is confident he can push his new club up the League One table after his first game in charge ended with a 1-0 victory over fellow strugglers Forest Green.The Dons recorded back-to-back league wins for the first time this season and brought up their first home league victory since August to leapfrog their visitors in the standings.Daniel Harvie’s winner was n...Full Story »

Burton boss Dino Maamria was very happy with his side’s start to the festive fixtures as Lincoln were beaten 3-0 at the Pirelli Stadium.Sam Hughes headed home after just five minutes before a stunner from Jonny Smith doubled Albion’s lead less than 10 minutes later.Victor Adeboyejo’s penalty after 27 minutes capped a scintillating first half with Smith receiving praise for his ...Full Story »

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat 10-man Fleetwood 2-1 and extend their unbeaten League One run to 11 games.The hosts looked lively from the word go and had to wait less than 10 minutes for the opener.They worked it left to right before the ball found its way to Shaun Rooney, who rifled an unstoppable effort past the helpless Cameron Dawson.But it didn’t last long as George Byer...Full Story »

Mark Jackson’s first game in charge of MK Dons ended in victory as Daniel Harvie’s excellent finish gave his new side a 1-0 triumph over fellow League One strugglers Forest Green.The Dons’ first home league win since August was not quite enough to lift them out of the relegation zone but they are now just one point behind fifth-from-bottom Accrington.Forest Green were almost ah...Full Story »

The Juventus winger scored in the final against France and helped his side on its way to their third title in the competition. Angel Di Maria got a tattoo to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ The design is of the trophy on his right thigh Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ To celebrate the achievement, the 34-year-old has inve...Full Story »

Manchester United have triggered one-year contract extensions for four first-team players, including England forward Marcus Rashford, manager Erik ten Hag said. Rashford, Diogo Dalot, Fred and Luke Shaw were all in the final year of their deals but had an option to extend their contracts by 12 months. Rashford has rediscovered his form this season under new boss Ten Hag, playing 20 matches i...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid agree personal terms with SoyuncuLeicester City centre-back Caglar Soyuncu has agreed to personal terms with Atletico Madrid on a contract that will keep him at the club until 2027, says Nicolo Schira. The transfer is expected to be completed in July, but Atletico is reportedly working to bring the move forward to January if they can free up a roster spot by selling a current ce...Full Story »

REFEREE Szymon Marciniak has hit back at claims he should have chalked off Argentina's third goal against France in the World Cup final. French fans reckon Lionel Messi's extra-time strike should have been disallowed as two Argentina substitutes appeared to be on the pitch before the ball went in.   Szymon Marciniak has hit back following claims Argentina's third goal in the World Cu...Full Story »

The French FA has launched an official complaint after World Cup-winning Argentina goalkeeper Emi Martinez taunted beaten France hero Kylian Mbappe. Argentina beat France to win World Cup Martinez mocked Mbappe during trophy parade France FA lodges official complaint WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final but that was not enough as Argentina bagged their thir...Full Story »

Motherwell manager Steven Hammell admitted their home point against Kilmarnock felt worse than a defeat after they squandered a two-goal lead against the 10-man visitors.Killie had only seriously threatened once before Alan Power was shown a straight red card midway through the second half for a late challenge on Paul McGinn, with Motherwell leading through goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum S...Full Story »

Michael Beale highlighted the importance of keeping a clean sheet after Rangers’ slender 1-0 cinch Premiership win over Ross County.After two exciting 3-2 comeback wins over Hibernian and Aberdeen in Beale’s first two games as new boss, it was a less eventful match in Dingwall but returning midfielder John Lundstram fired in what proved to be the winner from 20 yards in the 35th minu...Full Story »

Former Motherwell midfielder Liam Polworth’s long-range strike earned 10-man Kilmarnock an unlikely point as the visitors came from two goals down to draw 2-2 at Fir Park.Killie had struggled to provide a threat before Alan Power’s 68th-minute red card and trailed to goals from Kevin van Veen and Callum Slattery.But Paul McGinn’s own goal soon gave them hope and former Motherwe...Full Story »