David Moyes celebrated a job well done after West Ham waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare by beating Rapid Vienna 2-0.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble in Austria wrapped up top spot in Group H for Moyes’ side.The Hammers go straight through to the knockout stage having avoided a play-off in February against a team dropping down from the ...Full Story »

West Ham waltzed into the last 16 of the Europa League with a game to spare after a 2-0 victory at Rapid Vienna.First-half goals from Andriy Yarmolenko and Mark Noble wrapped up top spot in Group H for David Moyes’ side.It was an important victory for the Hammers as they are now straight through to the knockout stage having avoided a play-off in February against a team dropping down from t...Full Story »

Celtic’s hopes of progressing in the Europa League were dashed in agonising fashion as a late fightback from Bayer Leverkusen denied them a famous victory in Germany.Ange Postecoglou’s spirited side knew they would probably require a win to keep their last-32 dream alive and they were on course for this outcome until the closing stages after a Josip Juranovic penalty and a strike fro...Full Story »

Northampton manager Jon Brady could name an unchanged side for the visit of Leyton Orient in Sky Bet League Two.Brady urged his fringe players to improve after electing to leave substitutions to the final few minutes of his previous matches, including against Oldham on Tuesday.However, Danny Rose could be nearing a start after impressing when he came on for Jack Sowerby in midweek.Although Brady...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will be without Ayoub Assal for Saturday’s visit of Fleetwood in Sky Bet League One.The midfielder was sent off in stoppage time for an altercation during his side’s 3-2 win over Crewe and will begin his three-match suspension.Cheye Alexander could be fit for the game however, after he missed the last match with an injury that forced him off during last weekend’s ...Full Story »

Manchester United are in discussions to bring in Ralf Rangnick as interim manager, the PA news agency understands.The Premier Legaue club have identified the German, who is currently the director of sports and development at Lokomotiv Moscow, as a potential short-term successor to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.United sacked Solskjaer last weekend after a poor run of results culminating in Saturday’...Full Story »

Bournemouth’s injury problems continue ahead of a clash with Coventry.Influential defender Lloyd Kelly is set to miss out again with a thigh problem while Gary Cahill is also a doubt after sustaining a knock during the midweek draw with Millwall.Fellow defender Adam Smith is back training after missing eight matches with a knee injury and could potentially be involved, while Philip Billing...Full Story »

Luton hope to have goalkeeper Simon Sluga back for the Cardiff clash after he missed the goalless draw with Nottingham Forest.Sluga was unavailable after he was identified as a close contact of someone who had Covid-19 when he was travelling back from Croatia duty.It is hoped his period of self-isolation will elapse before the Cardiff match, but if it does not James Shea will continue to deputis...Full Story »

Stoke will be without Joe Allen through suspension for the Sky Bet Championship match against Blackburn.Veteran midfielder Allen was sent off late on for a second yellow card in the midweek defeat at Bristol City, so must serve a one-match ban.Forward Sam Surridge continues to serve out his own suspension for a straight red card during the closing stages of the win over Peterborough.Midfielder J...Full Story »

Peterborough could have midfielder Joel Randall back in contention for their crunch battle with fellow Sky Bet Championship strugglers Barnsley.Summer signing Randall, who has been out since August with a thigh injury, has had two run-outs with the under-23s recently and is close to a return.The game may come too soon for forward Ricky-Jade Jones, but he is also back in training and nearing fitn...Full Story »

Scunthorpe are still unsure on the fitness of Mason O’Malley as they prepare to welcome Bradford to The Sands Venue Stadium.The 20-year-old defender was forced off at half-time in the Iron’s 1-1 draw with Leyton Orient on Tuesday due to a groin injury.Tom Pugh will be unavailable for Keith Hill this weekend after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season and faces a one-match ba...Full Story »

Tranmere could give a start to Jay Spearing when they host Bradford in Sky Bet League Two.Spearing came on for the last three minutes of the 2-1 home victory over Bradford on Tuesday night having served a one-game suspension.However, Nicky Maynard performed well until he was replaced by Spearing up front and he formed a good partnership with Paul Glatzel in their first start together.Boss Micky ...Full Story »

Rochdale midfielder Jimmy Keohane is a doubt for the visit of Exeter in Sky Bet League Two.The 30-year-old was forced off with a foot injury during Tuesday’s draw with Stevenage and his replacement in midweek Conor Grant is set to deputise again.Aaron Morley missed that game with a knock and will have to be assessed ahead of the weekend but Stephen Dooley could keep his place.Full-back Aid...Full Story »

Port Vale will be without midfielder Tom Conlon for the home clash with Hartlepool.Club captain Conlon was shown two yellow cards in the Valiants’ 1-0 defeat to Walsall in midweek and must now serve a one-game suspension.Striker Jamie Proctor returned from a hernia problem as a second-half substitute against the Saddlers and will hope to feature more prominently at the weekend.Fellow forwa...Full Story »

Sash had been eager to spend time with her lad - who lives just eight miles away - after the couple went a week without seeing each other. Sash was keen to see her boyfriend after they hadn't been together for a week Instead, he travelled 660 miles to an away game But instead of seeing his girlfriend, he decided to travel 330 miles from Kent to see Charlton Athletic play away against Morecamb...Full Story »

Man United have removed a huge mural dedicated to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that was hanging outside Old Trafford, just a few days after the Norwegian was sacked as manager Manchester United are already embracing life after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after a giant mural of the Norwegian hanging outside Old Trafford was torn down. On Wednesday, three workmen were spotted removing the image from the Sir Ma...Full Story »

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling has cemented his place in the record books by moving up to third place in the all time list of English Champions League goal scorers. This comes after the England international poked home Man City’s equaliser in their 2-1 victory against Paris Saint-Germain, a game in which City dominated for large parts, unable to find a way past a stoic PSG defe...Full Story »

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a potential transfer swoop for Romanian wonderkid Ianis Stoica. The 18-year-old winger has had a superb start to the season, scoring six goals and weighing in with two assists in all competitions so far for Steaua Bucharest. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is now said to be ready to move for Stoica in the January transfer window, as he bids to strengthen his att...Full Story »

Real Madrid have qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Getty Images Real Madrid secured a place in the last 16 of the Champions League after they cruised to a comfortable 3-0 at Sheriff Tiraspol on Wednesday. Real took their revenge against the Moldovan side, who pulled off a shock 2-1 win in the reverse fixture in September, with goals from defender David Alaba, midfielde...Full Story »

Pochettino must wait until summer for Man Utd job (Daily Star)Argentine will not be permitted to leave PSG mid-season Mauricio Pochettino will have to wait another six months to take over at Manchester United, claims the Daily Star. The Argentine is the club's top candidate to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on a permanent basis but Paris Saint-Germain will not allow him to walk out midway thro...Full Story »