League One: Peterborough 0-0 Stevenage Tuesday evening at London Road saw 19th in League One take on 18th. It showed, as Peterborough and Stevenage played out a goalless draw high on perspiration, low on inspiration. In front of 6,565 hardy supporters, including 500 who made the trip up the A1 from North Hertfordshire, the sides […]
Continue ReadingSunderland have reached an agreement with Lyon to sign Malick Fofana, with the 21-year-old winger now set to travel for his medical before completing his move to the Premier League club. The deal is understood to be worth an initial £25.7 million, with a further £4.3 million in potential add ons, taking the package to around £30 million. Fofana is […]
Continue ReadingLeeds United 1-1 Brentford: Elland Road attendance 35,974 It was honours even at Elland Road after an absorbingly full-blooded affair powered by commitment and intent, yet only flickered intermittently with flair. Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late equaliser cancelled out Kevin Schade’s first half opener for the Bees, as both sides emerged with a point apiece in front […]
Continue ReadingYork City 2-1 Exeter City A commanding performance from newly-promoted York City saw The Minstermen beat Exeter City 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. Alex Newby’s seventh minute opener was supplemented by substitute Jovan Malcolm’s late header, as Scott Lindsey’s National League champions deservedly picked up all three points to continue their impressive start to the season, […]
Continue ReadingCarabao Cup second round: Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town Chelsea edged past the valiant efforts of Jack Wilshere’s Luton Town side to host Leeds United in the third round of the Carabao cup. A 50th minute opener from evergreen veteran Danny Welbeck, before an own goal from Hakeem Odoffin following trickery from the Blues Brazilian teen […]
Continue ReadingSunderland are interested in signing Jack Grealish from Manchester City and they believe a deal can be completed before the deadline at the end of the week. The Black Cats are keen on securing a loan deal for the Englishman followed by an option to buy permanently next summer. With Sunderland participating in the UEFA […]
Continue ReadingCarabao Cup second round: Stevenage 0-3 Reading: Attendance 2,013 Reading eased past Stevenage 3-0 to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup at Broadtail Way on Tuesday evening. In front of 2,013 at the Sporta Stadium including a sizeable contingent from Berkshire, two first half goals from Jacob Brown and Paddy Lane put Reading […]
Continue ReadingManchester City are set to make a fresh attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez before the summer transfer window closes, with a formal bid expected in the coming days. Chelsea’s valuation is understood to be around £120 million. City have maintained their interest in the Argentina international and are now ready to step up their pursuit. Fernandez […]
Continue ReadingAyyoub Bouaddi is set to complete his move from Lille to Manchester City, with the highly rated midfielder scheduled to fly to Manchester today to finalise the transfer. The deal has been agreed for an initial £81 million, with a further £4 million in add ons, taking the potential total value to £85 million. Bouaddi’s family have already visited […]
Continue ReadingMartin Odegaard and Christos Tzolis shined as Arsenal started their title defence with a convincing thrashing over Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night. When a new season begins, expectations are at their highest and excitement oozes around the club. For both Arsenal and Coventry this game felt different. The Gunners were starting a campaign as […]
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