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West Ham are really hitting their stride and have surged to the top of the Championship after winning their last four matches, including walloping Wrexham 6-0 on Friday. Parkin: “They’ve scored 20 goals in just seven games and their attacking players are coming to the fore. “In the early part …

How Sunderland and Arsenal players rated following their Premier League match. Source link

A late Igor Jesus winner meant Oliver Glasner is now unbeaten in his eight games against Emery and, after a first win as Forest boss, he will view this as one of the sweetest. Liam Delap scored just 45 seconds after the restart and, while Alysson levelled for Villa with …

With Rogers, Palmer and Joao Pedro in fine form offensively this season, the Blues know they need to find solutions defensively. Alonso said: “We had one or two good chances to get the winner, but you’re still open. Not happy. We can do better. We got what we deserved. “We …

Antonin Kinsky: Good save from James Garner free-kick but lucky to get away with passing straight to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which he redeemed with a save, 6 Archie Gray: Good runs forward from defence to add attacking threat. 7 Jan Paul van Hecke: Early chance at the far post where he …

Jordan Pickford has become only the 19th goalkeeper to keep 100 or more clean sheets in the Premier League. He joined the club as Everton earned a 0-0 draw at Tottenham on Saturday. Only one goalkeeper has achieved more than 200 clean sheets in the Premier League. Petr Cech, with …

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was left frustrated with the match officials after they chose to not send off Nottingham Forest’s James McAtee, following a challenge on Ian Maatsen which left the defender injured and meant Villa had to play the closing stages of the match with 10 men, with …

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso admits his side “got what they deserved” as they drew 2-2 against Hull City at Stamford Bridge. Source link

Available for over a year In this week’s edition of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers speaks to Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. They discuss the transition into life under Enzo Maresca, after a decade of success with Pep Guardiola at the helm. They also get into how things have changed …

Nuno Espirito Santo says the atmosphere at the London Stadium is a big advantage to West Ham after his team’s thumping win over Wrexham. A crowd of 59,712 watched the Hammers beat the Welsh side 6-0 as they returned to the top of the Championship. Head coach Nuno said Friday’s …

Celtic’s Benjamin Nygren reveals summer transfer interest as Rangers rule out a move to Saudi Arabia for Nico Raskin… Benjamin Nygren reveals he was the subject of summer transfer interest but the Sweden midfielder insists his full focus is on Celtic. (Scottish Sun, external) Hibernian head coach David Gray won’t …

Manchester City have brought in summer signings who are “desperate to win” and the whole squad is “buying into the idea” of new manager Enzo Maresca, says new captain Ruben Dias. City spent a Premier League record £458m during the recent transfer window, with incomings including midfield trio Enzo Fernandez, …

Richarlison still has suitors despite failed move, Philippe Coutinho agrees Santos deal and Manchester United monitor Adrien Truffert. Clubs remain interested in Brazil forward Richarlison, 29, after the collapse of his proposed move from Tottenham to Vasco da Gama. (UOL – in Portuguese), external Former Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho has …

Unlike Haaland, who is a specialist goalscorer, Joao Pedro has played as a midfielder, number 10 and winger during his career and possesses a more rounded skillset. Alonso, who made 195 appearances alongside former Ballon d’Or winner Benzema at Real Madrid, said there were also similarities between the Frenchman and …

Tottenham forward Richarlison’s proposed move to Vasco da Gama has fallen through amid ongoing uncertainty over the Brazilian’s future. Sources have suggested Spurs had agreed a fee with Vasco over a return to Brazil for the 29-year-old. However, personal terms over the deal are understood to have emerged as an …

Ismail Kartal remains head coach of Fenerbahce, despite saying he had resigned following Thursday’s Champions League tie with Roma. Minutes after the 1-1 home draw, the 65-year-old said he planned never to return to the club he previously served as a player and assistant coach. But Fenerbahce president Aziz Yildirim …

Morocco’s prime minister has told the head of the country’s football federation to stop making promises about the 2030 World Cup final as Spain says they should stage it. The next men’s World Cup will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, although the opening three matches will be played …

While the defeat by Oxford was described as a “sackable performance” by ex-Foxes forward Matt Piper, and another former Leicester player Matt Heath doubts fans will be won over by the style of play, Martin’s own players have backed their boss. Captain Harry Souttar said the Oxford result was “solely …

Available for over a year John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball discuss life as football commentators. From the handshake/handclasp debate to looking ahead to the Manchester derby. Will Ian’s losing streak in Clash of the Commentators continue? What will be the Unintended Pub Name of the Week, and which …

Kylian Mbappe has criticised a viral meme which superimposes his face on the body of a dictator, saying it shows “a lack of political and human awareness”. The Real Madrid and France forward, 27, said he understood there was a “funny side” to the AI-generated meme, but that it downplayed …