Arsenal sent out a title warning after Martin Odegaard’s double sent them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.The captain’s second-half brace earned a 2-0 win at Wolves and showed Manchester City their crown is under threat.Mikel Arteta’s side are genuine contenders, grinding out a victory to put daylight between them and the reigning champions.Martin Odegaard ce...Full Story »

Mark Robins hailed match-winner Viktor Gyokeres as priceless following his brace that earned Coventry their fourth win on the bounce with a 2-0 victory against QPR.The Swede opened the scoring on 12 minutes after latching onto Jamie Allen’s mis-kick before slotting past Seny Dieng following Callum O’Hare’s well-weighted pass.“He loves to score goals, he doesn’t love...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin expressed his pride at a “brilliant” performance but also his frustration after seeing his side held to a goalless draw at rock-bottom Huddersfield.The visiting Swans failed to return to the play-off fray as they slipped to a fifth successive match without victory.Martin’s side enjoyed 76 per cent of possession and had Michael Obafemi rattle the cros...Full Story »

Mark Bonner felt his Cambridge side had shown great improvement in their goalless League One draw with 10-man Bolton.The U’s have now gone five home league games in a row without scoring, but they collected a hard-earned point.Harvey Knibbs was denied by an important save and Jack Lankester missed another good chance for the U’s, while Bolton should have opened the scoring – ju...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was delighted to see his side claim a comfortable 2-0 victory at Harrogate after a “brutal” fixture list and felt they could have won by a bigger margin.The O’s returned to winning ways following their first back-to-back defeats of the season with last weekend’s 1-0 FA Cup exit at Crewe followed by a 2-0 midweek league loss to Wimbledo...Full Story »

Manager Mark Hughes praised his brilliant Bradford side after they beat Sutton 2-0 to move within touching distance of League Two’s top three.Prolific Andy Cook opened the scoring with his 15th goal of the season before Scott Banks’ brilliance got the second at Gander Green Lane.The Bantams are two points off the automatic promotion places and the former Manchester City boss said: &l...Full Story »

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell praised the character of his players as they marked his first game in charge at St James Park with a brilliant comeback win over Peterborough.After Tim Dieng had nodded the Grecians on front, the match was turned on its head when two great strikes from Jonson Clarke-Harris and Ephron Mason-Clark put Posh in front.But Sam Nombe scrambled the ball in from close range w...Full Story »

Mansfield climbed into the Sky Bet League Two play-off places after a 1-0 win at Rochdale.George Maris’ goal midway through the second half separated the sides in a closely-fought contest at the Crown Oil Arena.Dale’s Devante Rodney was denied early on when James Perch blocked his effort while Ollie Clarke performed a similarly effective job for Mansfield, keeping out Ian Henderson&r...Full Story »

Daniel Armstrong’s penalty was the difference as Kilmarnock edged out Hibernian 1-0 to claim a priceless victory at Rugby Park to move off the bottom of the cinch Premiership table.Referee David Dickinson had originally awarded a free-kick against Hibs defender Marijan Cabraja early in the second half but the decision was overruled after VAR ruled the contact to have taken place just insid...Full Story »

Jesse Marsch says he doesn't care who wins the World Cup as his focus is solely on his work at Leeds. Marsch doesn't care about World Cup winner Leeds playing better in recent weeks Coach earned two caps as a player with USMNT WHAT HAPPENED? Marsch was asked about the World Cup ahead of Leeds' final game before players head to Qatar. When asked to pick a winner, Marsch was quick to point...Full Story »

Kilmarnock have several doubts ahead of the visit of Hibernian but Derek McInnes is hopeful that on-loan Arsenal right-back Ryan Alebiosu will shake off a hamstring issue.Calum Waters (hamstring), Ben Chrisene (ankle) and Scott Robinson (foot) all remain on the sidelines.Loan forward Christian Doidge cannot face his parent club and fellow striker Kyle Lafferty serves the fifth game of a 10-match...Full Story »

Ipswich will check on Marcus Harness ahead of their Sky Bet League One match against Cheltenham at Portman Road.Midfielder Harness missed the the FA Cup tie against Bracknell on Monday night through illness and is one of a number of players facing a late fitness test.Forward Gassan Ahadme (foot) and defender Greg Leigh (fractured leg) have been stepping up their recovery ahead of a return to tra...Full Story »

Newport boss Graham Coughlan will still be without Offrande Zanzala for Saturday’s visit of Stockport in Sky Bet League Two.Zanzala sustained a setback in his return from a hamstring injury earlier this month and the 26-year-old remains sidelined.Aaron Wildig has missed the last two games with a tight back, but he returned to training this week and could be an option off the bench on Satur...Full Story »

Burton have doubts over the fitness of defender Adrian Mariappa ahead of Saturday’s clash with Charlton at the Pirelli Stadium.The Jamaica international was brought off during the second half of last weekend’s FA Cup win over Needham Market because of tight glutes and may not be ready to face Athletic.Midfielder Mustapha Carayol and forward Sam Winnall are also carrying knocks and wi...Full Story »

Midfielder Marcelino Nunez is expected to be available again for Norwich’s Sky Bet Championship match against Middlesbrough at Carrow Road.Chilean Nunez sat out the win at Rotherham with a dead leg, but has been able to resume training.Full-back Sam Byram remains sidelined by a hamstring tendon issue, but Dimi Giannoulis should be involved again having returned from his rib problem to be a...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers welcome back Lewis Gibson and John Marquis for Saturday’s game against manager Joey Barton’s former club Fleetwood.Gibson and Marquis have missed recent Sky Bet League One fixtures due to groin and knee injuries respectively, but are expected to be involved in some capacity.However, Barton is still without Harry Anderson (groin) and Paul Coutts (ankle).Josh Coburn is a...Full Story »

The 49-year-old, who replaces Ralph Hasenhuttl, has penned a three-and-a-half-year deal at St Mary's after leaving Championship club Luton Town. Southampton have confirmed Nathan Jones as their new manager Credit: Getty He has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal after leaving Luton Town for the Saints Credit: Getty He will be joined at the South Coast club by first team coaches Chris Cohen an...Full Story »

Sutton will continue to be without Omar Bugiel as they prepare to welcome Bradford on Saturday.The striker was given a straight red card in their 3-0 defeat to Stockport in October and will serve the second of a three-match ban.Striker Donovan Wilson looks set to start again.Matt Gray could make changes as his side looks to win for the first time in five outings in all competitions.Bradford will...Full Story »

The 23-year-old left the club for Portugal back in 2019, but his recent form has caught Spurs' eye. Tottenham reportedly want to re-sign Marcus Edwards in January Credit: Reuters Edwards impressed in both Champions League games against Tottenham Credit: Reuters Edwards initially joined Vitoria when he departed, before earning a move to Sporting last January. And the forward has taken his gam...Full Story »

Inter Milan GM Beppe Marotta is confident securing Milan Skriniar to a new deal. Marotta believes terms could be settled this month. He said, "I am very optimistic. "We are dealing with a serious professional who loves the shirt that he wears. It's only right that he asks for what he is worth, Piero Ausilio and I will meet with his agent over the next few days to continue a very relaxed neg...Full Story »