Brentford will have an unchanged squad from Wednesday’s defeat by Manchester United when they host Wolves.Midfielder Josh Dasilva has made a welcome return to training for the first time this season following a hip injury, but he is still around four weeks from being available.Charlie Goode, David Raya and Julian Jeanvier remain on the sidelines.Wolves pair Ruben Neves and Ki-Jana Hoever a...Full Story »

Marco Silva hailed his free-scoring players after Fulham thrashed Birmingham 6-2 to move five points clear at the top of the Championship.It was a third goal-fest in the space of seven days for the Cottagers following last week’s 7-0 romp at Reading and a 6-2 home thrashing of Bristol City.Neeskens Kebano, Fabio Carvalho and Tom Cairney added to an early own-goal opener, with Birmingham&rs...Full Story »

Marco Silva could name an unchanged side when Fulham welcome Birmingham to Craven Cottage on Tuesday night.The Fulham boss has seen his team score 13 goals in their last two Championship games and with no new injury concerns, he may opt to stick with the same XI.Midfielder Jean Michael Seri is still on international duty with Ivory Coast at the Africa Cup of Nations.Winger Ivan Cavaleiro is stil...Full Story »

Marco Silva hailed Aleksandar Mitrovic’s hat-trick in Fulham’s 6-2 victory over Bristol City as a classic example of the in-form Serb’s finishing skills.Mitrovic completed his third treble of the season before half-time with two powerful headers and an outstanding left-foot finish to take his season tally to 27 league goals.Neskens Kebano scored twice and Fabio Carvalho was als...Full Story »

Fulham head coach Marco Silva admitted that it would only be a “special season” for his side – stunning 7-0 winners at Reading – if it ended with promotion from the Championship back to the Premier League.The west London side were a shade fortunate to be 2-0 ahead at half-time through a goal from Harry Wilson and an Aleksandar Mitrovic penalty.But as Reading collapsed aft...Full Story »

Wolves boss Bruno Lage heaped praise on Daniel Podence and Fabio Silva after Wanderers secured safe passage to the FA Cup fourth round following a 3-0 win over Sheffield United.Podence bagged a brace for his first goals since scoring against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup on September 22, opening his account after 14 minutes on Sunday when he was teed up by Silva following a mistake from Jack Robi...Full Story »

Marco Silva felt Harry Wilson needed a goal after the winger came off the bench to secure Fulham a 1-0 win in their FA Cup third-round tie against Bristol City at Ashton Gate.Wilson’s inswinging cross just before the interval in extra-time eluded his team-mates and City defenders to nestle just inside the far post.It was rough luck on the home side and may not have been intended as a shot....Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA is following the doctor's orders as he quarantines following his positive Covid test. The Chelsea defender has shut himself upstairs away from his family to wait out his isolation period. Isabelle da Silva delivered water to hubby Thiago Silva appeared to be tidying a draw as his wife dropped in Silva missed the Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham on Wednesday after the Blu...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has extended his contract by one year to remain at the club through the 2022-23 campaign. Brazil international Silva joined the Blues from Paris St Germain during the summer of 2020, and has made 56 appearances. "To play here with Chelsea is a real pleasure. I never thought I would play for three years here in this great club, so I'm very happy to stay for anoth...Full Story »

Thiago Silva and N’Golo Kante will be injury doubts for Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Brighton on Wednesday.Defender Silva hobbled out of the 3-1 Boxing Day win at Aston Villa with a thigh issue, though Chelsea hope to have caught the problem before a major flare-up.Kante will be checked for a knee issue, while Timo Werner and Kai Havertz could return after Covid isolation but ...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva staged a midfield masterclass as Premier League leaders Manchester City swept aside struggling Newcastle 4-0 to claim a record 34th win of 2021.The Portuguese, aided and abetted by Rodri and Kevin De Bruyne, steered City to a commanding victory at St James’ Park to eclipse Liverpool’s mark of 33 top-flight wins in a calendar year set in 1982.Goals from Ruben Dias and J...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva struck twice as Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Watford at Vicarage Road.The forward struck twice either side of half-time to put the game firmly beyond the Hornets and secure a fifth straight league victory.Silva weaved past two defenders before slotting the ball past goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann to add to City’s advantage follow...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola saluted match-winner Bernardo Silva after his stunning goal sealed victory at Aston Villa.The forward’s sensational volley and Ruben Dias’ opener earned City a 2-1 win on Wednesday.Ollie Watkins pulled a goal back for the hosts, who made the champions work in the second half, but they could not find a leveller.Bernardo Silva scored a stunning goal f...Full Story »

Bernardo Silva’s exquisite volley inspired Manchester City to a battling 2-1 win at Aston Villa.The forward’s brilliant strike proved the difference as City were made to fight for a fourth straight Premier League win.Silva’s first-half screamer added to Ruben Dias’ opener had the champions in cruise control before Ollie Watkins’ goal after the break made life uncomf...Full Story »

Fulham boss Marco Silva insists referee Chris Kavanagh cost his team victory after Preston scored a controversial equaliser in their 1-1 draw at Deepdale.Ched Evans bundled in for the hosts with 18 minutes to go but Fulham’s players were adamant there was a handball in the build-up.Tim Ream had put Fulham ahead early in the first half with his first goal in almost four years but they were ...Full Story »