Gabriel has signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2027 after a fantastic start to the 2022-23 season. · Signs new deal till 2027 · Has made 81 appearance since debut · Part of Arsenal's longer term plans WHAT HAPPENED? Gabriel has penned a new long-term contract with Arsenal running till 2027. The Brazilian has played 10 times for the Gunners in the Premier League so far th...Full Story »

Erik Ten Hag has insisted he doesn't want to sell Cristiano Ronaldo but is unsure when he will return to Manchester United training. · Ronaldo left game early & refused to come on· Has been forced to train with Under-21s· Ten Hag doesn't want him out but future unclearWHAT HAPPENED? Ronaldo has been forced to train with the United Under-21 squad after leaving the game again...Full Story »

Conte urges caution in transfer market to avoid 'mistakes' Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has urged caution in the transfer market to avoid any recruitment blunders. "I think you need to have time, patience, don’t make mistakes in the transfer market. Many situations, but it’s normal for a club like Tottenham in this moment," he told reporters on Friday. United eye Leverkusen...Full Story »

Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna said his side should have beaten Derby by a bigger margin than the 1-0 scoreline at Portman Road.Wes Burns netted the winner in the 67th-minute, firing home on the rebound after Kayden Jackson’s effort had bounced back off a post following a loose pass from Curtis Davies.Jackson then had a penalty saved five minutes from time, but the home side held on for th...Full Story »

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has apologised for chants by the club’s fans referencing the Hillsborough and Heysel tragedies during last weekend’s stormy defeat at Liverpool.The Catalan, who says he did not hear any offensive chanting himself, also believes City will learn lessons on and off the field from what occurred at Anfield on Sunday.Liverpool expressed their disappoin...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson was too angry with his side’s first-half performance to celebrate the goals in their comeback win over Hibernian with or without the delays caused by VAR checks.All three goals were checked as Saints beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road in the video technology’s introduction to the cinch Premiership.Hibs led through a 35th-minute Mykola Kuhare...Full Story »

Notts County extended their lead at the top of the Vanarama National League table to four points with a 3-0 win over Maidstone at Meadow Lane.County broke the deadlock on the stroke of half-time when Macaulay Langstaff’s initial header came back off the bar and he was on hand to put his own rebound into the net and make it 1-0 with his 16th goal of the campaign.The hosts doubled their adva...Full Story »

Wes Burns’ second-half strike secured a 1-0 victory for high-flying Ipswich against ninth-placed Derby.The Wales international struck in the 67th minute when a Kayden Jackson effort bounced back off a post and he smashed the rebound home.Jackson had the opportunity to make the game safe for Town from the penalty spot late on, but Derby goalkeeper Joe Wildsmith saved his effort.The hosts ha...Full Story »

Martin Boyle’s penalty-box dive sparked Scottish football’s first noticeable VAR check as St Johnstone came from behind to beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 at Easter Road.It took less than eight minutes for the technology to come into play on its cinch Premiership debut as Boyle’s yellow card was quickly confirmed.The three goals – all headers – were all subjected to check...Full Story »

Douglas Luiz is available for Aston Villa against Brentford after he had a claim of wrongful dismissal upheld.The midfielder was sent off for violent conduct during Thursday night’s 3-0 defeat at Fulham – after which manager Steven Gerrard was sacked – but will not serve a suspension.Boubacar Kamara and Lucas Digne are still out injured.Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard h...Full Story »

Stephen Robinson will leave it to closer to kick-off to finalise his St Mirren squad for the visit of Dundee United in the cinch Premiership.The Buddies boss has a couple of players nursing knocks and bruises and they will be assessed.Attacker Toyosi Olusanya is out for a period of time with a broken toe.United will be at full strength for the trip to Paisley.But head coach Liam Fox has hinted h...Full Story »

Kilmarnock striker Kyle Lafferty begins a 10-match ban for using sectarian language when his side host Ross County in the cinch Premiership.Blair Alston missed the midweek cup win over Dundee United with a groin strain.Liam Donnelly and Fraser Murray are closing in on comebacks but Scott Robinson is still a few weeks away from fitness following a lengthy spell out with a foot injury.Ben Paton ha...Full Story »

Salford defender Josh O’Brien is back in contention for the home game against Stockport after suspension.The Irish teenager missed the midweek Papa Johns Trophy penalty shoot-out win against Rochdale but is hoping to return to the squad.Head coach Neil Wood, who has no new injury worries, is expected to be without injured quartet Stevie Mallan, Conor McAleny, Richard Nartey and Liam Shepha...Full Story »

Kevin van Veen should shake off a knock to face Aberdeen but fellow striker Louis Moult is awaiting the outcome of a trip to see a specialist over his fitness issues.Motherwell will assess other players’ fitness. Sondre Solholm went off with a calf problem against Celtic in midweek while Joe Efford and Rolando Aarons have been missing through hamstring problems.Left-backs Jake Carroll and ...Full Story »

Andy Halliday, Josh Ginnelly and Michael Smith have all trained ahead of Hearts’ clash with Celtic and could be in contention to play.Peter Haring (concussion) is definitely out, while Nathaniel Atkinson (foot) and Gary Mackay-Steven (knock) are expected to remain on the sidelines.Craig Halkett (hamstring) and Kye Rowles (foot) are building up their fitness, but Liam Boyce (knee) and Beni ...Full Story »

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara will miss the visit of Livingston in the cinch Premiership on Saturday with an ankle knock but could be back for the Champions League game against Napoli in midweek.Left-back Ridvan Yilmaz  is a doubt after picking up a knee injury against Dundee on Wednesday night.Midfielder Ryan Jack and centre-backs Connor Goldson, Filip Helander and John Souttar are out lo...Full Story »

Leeds defender Pascal Struijk is hoping to return to contention for the home game against Fulham.Struijk, a regular starter at left-back of late, missed Thursday night’s defeat at Leicester due to a knock sustained in Sunday’s loss against Arsenal, but boss Jesse Marsch expects him to be fit.Marsch has reported no new injury worries, but Stuart Dallas (fractured femur), Adam Forshaw ...Full Story »

Michael Beale in the manager’s chair will be a welcome sight for QPR supporters when their side host Wigan.The Hoops boss was linked to a move to Wolves, but on Thursday announced he will remain at Loftus Road.Tyler Roberts (calf) sat out Wednesday’s win over Cardiff as a precautionary measure but should be fit for the Latics clash.Sinclair Armstrong scored a penalty on his on his fi...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest will be without Harry Toffolo for the visit of Liverpool.The left-back picked up a hamstring injury after coming on as a substitute in the midweek draw at Brighton and faces a spell out.Lewis O’Brien is still ill, Renan Lodi is battling a sprained ankle while Moussa Niakhate (hamstring) and Omar Richards (leg) remain out.Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez faces a late fitness...Full Story »

Everton have no new injury issues to contend with heading into Saturday’s home clash with Crystal Palace.Boss Frank Lampard has expressed his hope that Nathan Patterson, back in training after an ankle issue, will be fit for the trip to Fulham another week down the line. Fellow defenders Yerry Mina (calf) and Ben Godfrey (broken leg) remain sidelined, as does Andros Townsend (ACL).It remai...Full Story »