Callum Brittain celebrates scoring Blackburn's second

Blackburn halt winless run with victory over lowly Portsmouth

Blackburn halted their Championship winless run and moved into the play-off places as John Eustace’s men defeated Portsmouth 3-0 at Ewood Park. In a rescheduled contest that had been postponed in November due to a waterlogged pitch caused by Storm Bert, it was the away side who went closest in the first half when Colby…

Alexander Isak fires Newcastle to all-time record-equalling win

Alexander Isak fires Newcastle to all-time record-equalling win

Alexander Isak inspired Newcastle United to a history-making 3-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday evening. That Premier League triumph represented Newcastle’s ninth consecutive victory across all competitions, a feat only ever achieved twice before in the club’s 144-year history – and never surpassed. Rafa Benitez came within one match of double-digit triumphs during Newcastle’s…

Wasteful Leicester punished by Palace in sixth straight league defeat

Wasteful Leicester punished by Palace in sixth straight league defeat

Wasteful Leicester were harshly punished by clinical Crystal Palace whose 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium inflicted a sixth straight league defeat on the hosts. The Foxes racked up their highest shot tally of the season and hit the bar through Boubakary Soumare after half-time, but were far from wily as they wasted chance…

Man City in pole position to sign "commanding" £12m prodigy for Guardiola

Man City in pole position to sign "commanding" £12m prodigy for Guardiola

Manchester City’s transfer window is starting to get into full swing, as they now emerge as leaders in the race to sign a “commanding” third defender this month, according to a new report. Man City transfer news Seeing the Blues surrender a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Brentford on Tuesday evening only strengthened the…

Everton vs Villa: Watkins goal puts Moyes on course for defeat on Goodison Park return

Everton vs Villa: Watkins goal puts Moyes on course for defeat on Goodison Park return

Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock on David Moyes’ return to Everton to give Aston Villa a 51st-minute lead at Goodison Park in the Premier League. England forward Watkins collected Morgan Rogers’ perceptive pass and slotted past advanced goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for his ninth goal of the season. “Is that not just Villa at their best?”…

Liverpool can forget Zubimendi by signing one of the best DMs on the planet

Liverpool can forget Zubimendi by signing one of the best DMs on the planet

The January transfer window has been open for business for two weeks, now, and Liverpool are yet to make their first move to bolster their playing squad ahead of the second half of the season. There is no immediate rush or need for the Reds to dip into the market, however, as they are in…

Their answer to Marmoush: INEOS plot move for £62m striker to join Man Utd

Their answer to Marmoush: INEOS plot move for £62m striker to join Man Utd

Two weeks into the January transfer window, it’s no surprise to see Manchester United relentlessly linked with new forwards to try and hand Ruben Amorim with the ammunition needed to succeed. The Red Devils have often boasted a plethora of attacking talents, leading the club to glory over the years – mainly under the guidance…

Man City handed huge injury boost ahead of decisive week

Man City handed huge injury boost ahead of decisive week

Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias has been spotted back in training after a spell on the sidelines through injury, with his potential return coming ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. Dias has been nursing a muscular issue for the past month, last appearing in the club’s late defeat to city rivals Manchester United in…

Chelsea hold talks over signing a "jewel” who could usurp Jackson & Mudryk

Chelsea hold talks over signing a "jewel” who could usurp Jackson & Mudryk

Chelsea have only scored four goals in their last five Premier League games, three of those four goals being scored by Cole Palmer, the other being a freekick from club captain, Reece James. Whilst Nicolas Jackson has started the season well, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 21 games played, there have been…

Manchester City players whose contracts are expiring in 2025 - list

Manchester City players whose contracts are expiring in 2025 – list

Manchester City have three players who are out contract at the end of this season, including one of the greatest heroes in the club’s history. Pep Guardiola’s side may be enduring a season to forget in the Premier League, especially by their incredible standards, but there are signs that they may have turned a corner….

Lavenu rejoint un nouveau projet

Lavenu rejoint un nouveau projet

Quelques semaines après avoir été licencié par l’équipe Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale, Vincent Lavenu a récemment officialisé son ralliement au projet « Ma Petite Entreprise », qui vise à créer une équipe professionnelle grâce au soutien de nombreuses PME. Vincent Lavenu ne sera pas resté loin du cyclisme professionnel. Fondateur de l’équipe Decathlon-AG2R La Mondiale en…

Chelsea plead with Premier League to avoid points deduction for secret Roman Abramovich payments

Chelsea plead with Premier League to avoid points deduction for secret Roman Abramovich payments

Chelsea are in ongoing discussions with the Premier League to avoid a points deduction for alleged breaches of financial fair play (FFP) regulations during Roman Abramovich’s ownership of the club, according to multiple reports. The Russian billionaire bought Chelsea in the summer of 2003 and pumped a small proportion of his fortune into the club…

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Salford told to 'sell players without delay' as RFL issues sustainability cap

Salford Red Devils have been directed to “sell players without delay” after they were issued a sustainability cap of £1.2m by the Rugby Football League. The Super League club finished fourth in the table last season before losing to eventual champions Wigan Warriors in the playoffs, and made the semi-finals in 2022 before suffering defeat…

Celtic lead the race to sign a "terrific talent" who's the next Adam Idah

Celtic lead the race to sign a "terrific talent" who's the next Adam Idah

Fair to say, Celtic’s Tuesday night visit to Dens Park was a lot more eventful than anyone could’ve forecast. When Celtic midfielder Luke McCowan headed home the opener against his former club inside five minutes, most assumed the champions would cruise to a comfortable victory in the City of Discovery. However, Dundee hit back not…

West Ham now plotting move for "amazing" £40m gem who may replace Fullkrug

Fullkrug 2.0: West Ham hold talks over "ice cold" Awoniyi alternative

Graham Potter delivered his first victory and three points for West Ham United since taking over, beating Fulham 3-2 in his first game at the London Stadium. Goals from Carlos Soler, Tomas Soucek and Lucas Paqueta for the Hammers – and a brace from Alex Iwobi for the visitors – ensured it was an entertaining…

Man Utd predicted lineup vs Southampton - Premier League

Man Utd predicted lineup vs Southampton – Premier League

Manchester United have benefitted from a spaced-out schedule over the past couple of weeks, but they’re still hunting a first Premier League win since 15 December. A golden opportunity arrives on Thursday night off the back of two morale-boosting results which eased fears that Ruben Amorim would never be able to get a tune out…

Pau: Hewat mis à pied

Pau: Hewat mis à pied

Par l’intermédiaire d’un communiqué, la Section Paloise a annoncé avoir mis à pied son troisième-ligne Reece Hewat, qui a confirmé avoir été testé positif à la cocaïne à la fin du mois de novembre. C’est un coup dur dont la Section Paloise se serait bien passée. Le club béarnais a communiqué ce mercredi sur la…

The Goodison Park stadium of Everton Football Club

Everton vs Aston Villa: Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Moyes makes six changes

David Moyes take charge of Everton for the first time in his second spell at the club when The Toffees host an Aston Villa side 15 points above them in the Premier League table on Wednesday. At his first press conference on Monday, Moyes spoke of his desire to add “elite” signings to his squad…