Xavi insisted in his press conference after Barcelona's game against Rayo Vallecano that more signings are needed, as the coach wants a bit more depth in his squad. In particular, he has made it known to the sporting management that strengthening the full-back positions is a vital issue if the team are to achieve anything this season. In the first game of the season, it was clear that they ha...Full Story »

Nigel Pearson had no complaints over the Mark Sykes sending off that marred Bristol City’s first Sky Bet Championship win of the season.But the Ashton Gate boss felt Luton’s Luke Freeman should also have been red carded for his reaction to the lunging 67th-minute tackle on him that caused a fracas among several players.Nahki Wells shot the home side ahead on five minutes from Alex Sc...Full Story »

Mark Kennedy was full of praise for his backroom staff as well as his players after securing his first league win as Lincoln’s new head coach with a 2-1 victory at Oxford.Tom Hopper and Anthony Scully struck in the first half to continue their unbeaten start to the season.Cameron Brannagan pulled a goal back for the U’s from the penalty spot midway through the second half.But Oxford,...Full Story »

Marcus Harness returned to former club Burton and struck the winner on the hour mark as Ipswich maintained their place at the summit of League One with a 1-0 victory.The summer signing settled a combative encounter which saw his old side drop to the foot of the table still searching for their first win of the season.Albion went close early on with an effort from former Norwich striker Gassan Aha...Full Story »

ERLING HAALAND celebrated Manchester City's 4-0 win over Bournemouth by jetting off to sunny Marbella. The 21-year-old superstar enjoyed a dip in the sea on Sunday while holidaying in the Spanish seaside resort. Haaland was seen walking into the sea in front of a female companionCredit: The Mega Agency Haaland showed off some nasty sunburn as he went shirtless on the beach, with his back and ...Full Story »

Paddy Lane will miss Fleetwood’s League One clash with Cheltenham due to suspension.The forward was handed a straight red card for a bad tackle in added time in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Morecambe.Joe Garner or Promise Omochere could step into the starting line-up if boss Scott Brown opts to stick with a 4-3-3 formation.Carl Johnston will also be pushing for a start in midfield.Christia...Full Story »

Newport will be without Declan Drysdale for the visit of Salford.Defender Drysdale will sit this one out after a red card in the defeat at Bradford.Manager James Rowberry is hoping for some good news on midfielders Aaron Wildig and Robbie Willmott after the pair were forced off before half-time on Saturday.Rowberry was also without striker Offrande Zanzala following an injury in training and he ...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest won their first Premier League home game for 23 years with a 1-0 success over West Ham.The City Ground had not hosted a top-flight match since 1999 and Taiwo Awoniyi ensured it was a winning homecoming for Forest with his first-half goal.The striker, who until Saturday night was the club’s record signing this summer, bundled home from close range to become the first Fores...Full Story »

Moritz Jenz and Giorgos Giakoumakis both netted acrobatic efforts as Celtic cruised to a 5-0 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Jenz, Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota – with another stunning strike – all notched their second goals of the season as the champions wrapped up three points before half-time.Substitute Carl Starfelt added a fourth to put Celtic ahead of Rangers on goal differenc...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin praised the aggression and intensity of his players after they snatched their first win of the Sky Bet Championship season with a 1-0 victory at Blackpool.Michael Obafemi teed up substitute Olivier Ntcham for the simplest of goals in the 87th minute after a two-on-one situation with the keeper.Martin was particularly pleased with the way his side bounced back from ...Full Story »

Mark Bonner was delighted with Cambridge’s 2-1 victory over Exeter after Paul Digby hit the decisive goal in the 88th minute.Jevani Brown gave Exeter the lead shortly before half-time, only for Sam Smith to equalise on the hour for the hosts.“To win all three of our opening home games is important and it’s also important that we’ve come from a losing position to win today...Full Story »

Lincoln manager Mark Kennedy admitted he was “frustrated” his side failed to hold on for a precious victory in a 1-1 home draw with Forest Green.“I’m really frustrated,” reflected Kennedy. “One hundred per cent we could have taken all three points.”Baily Cargill’s unfortunate own goal looked to have condemned Rovers to defeat, but striker Connor Wi...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes said captain Richie Smallwood’s impressive opening goal set the tone for his side’s 2-0 victory over 10-man Newport at Valley Parade.Captain Smallwood blasted in from 25 yards after just six minutes to put Bradford on their way to a first league win of the season.Harry Chapman added the second after the Exiles had been reduced to 10 men following a red card ...Full Story »

Joey Barton pointed to Bristol Rovers’ fine defensive display as well as summer signing John Marquis after the forward scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Oxford.Rovers made it back-to-back victories in Sky Bet League One thanks to Marquis’ first goal for the West Country club.A clever free-kick routine in the first half led to Aaron Collins touching on and Marquis heading in f...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers won their first home league game of the season as they saw off Oxford 1-0 at the Memorial Stadium.The home side made the most of the early kick-off, scheduled at the request of Avon & Somerset Police, with John Marquis scoring his first league goal for the West Country club on 34 minutes.A well-worked free-kick for Rovers involved Sam Finley chipping over the defence, with Aar...Full Story »

St Mirren’s Declan Gallagher is suspended for the visit of Ross County in the cinch Premiership on Saturday.The defender was sent off in the first-half of the 4-1 defeat against Pittodrie last weekend.Scott Tanser remains out with what is thought to be a combination of a hamstring and back injury.Ross County defender Connor Randall drops out after suffering a serious injury against Celtic....Full Story »

Loanee Lewis Mayo returns to the Kilmarnock squad for the visit of cinch Premiership champions Celtic on Sunday after being unable to play against parent club Rangers last weekend.Jordan Jones, Blair Alston and Chris Stokes are back in contention after recovering from various injuries.On-loan Middlesbrough goalkeeper Zach Hemmings (groin) and Scott Robinson (heel) remain out. Lee Hodson has join...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale expects to have an unchanged squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership game at home to Hibernian.James Penrice and Morgan Boyes are both closing in on a return from injury but are unlikely to be involved this weekend.Tom Parkes is set to be sidelined for the majority of the season with a knee injury.Hibs will have attacker Jair Tavares available after he mi...Full Story »

Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Marko Arnautovic, sources have told ESPN. The club were in talks with Bologna about a deal for the former Stoke City and West Ham United striker but sources have told ESPN the Italian side's demands scuppered any hope of an agreement. United were also made aware of increasing fan backlash against the move, stemming from accusations Arnautovi...Full Story »

Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy hailed “incredible talent” Ted Bishop for his wonderful solo goal in the 3-0 win over Doncaster in the Carabao Cup.Bishop carried the ball from inside his own half before finishing smartly to double Lincoln’s lead after Charlie Kendall’s early goal. Anthony Scully rounded off the comfortable triumph.“It’s a stunning goal from Teddy,&r...Full Story »