David Moyes hailed Declan Rice for his latest Europa League heroics in the 2-0 win over Rapid Vienna.Rice grabbed his second European goal in as many matches as West Ham won their first ever home group-stage match and made it two wins from two.Said Benrahma grabbed a second in stoppage time to wrap up another victory.It was a fitting result the day after West Ham unveiled a statue of Geoff Hurst...Full Story »

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer lauded world-class David De Gea and matchwinner Cristiano Ronaldo after Manchester United secured a thrilling last-gasp Champions League comeback win against Villarreal.Having kicked off Group F with a shock late defeat at Young Boys, the Red Devils were facing the prospect of a third straight home defeat in all competitions after Paco Alcacer deservedly put the visitors ahe...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson admits losing 1-0 to Hibernian following the concession of a controversial penalty was hard to take.Martin Boyle scored the only goal of the match in the 61st minute from 12 yards.The winger was involved in the penalty award as his first-time shot was adjudged to have struck the arm of Jamie McCart, who was standing right in front of him.McCart was booked ove...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes said his side’s last-gasp 2-1 Premier League win at Leeds was thrilling viewing for the fans, but not for either manager.Michail Antonio’s last-minute winner snatched all three points for the Hammers, who hit back after trailing at half-time to maintain their impressive start to the season.Brazilian winger Raphinha had fired Leeds into a first-half lead and ...Full Story »

Crewe manager David Artell praised “penalty maestro” Chris Porter as his side pulled off a late smash-and-grab to draw 1-1 at Rotherham.Veteran striker Porter struck a late leveller from the spot after being felled by Wes Harding, who was shown a second yellow card for the foul.Ollie Rathbone struck the game’s opener as he bravely charged down a clearance from Donervon Daniels ...Full Story »

Sheffield United strikers Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick have returned to training ahead of the visit of Derby.Mousset has been absent since suffering a hamstring injury in the opening game of the season against Birmingham.McGoldrick has been sidelined since the end of August after sustaining a back injury.The Blades are monitoring the fitness of Sander Berge, Ben Davies, Luke Freeman and Oli ...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson was thrilled his players booked another date at Hampden Park after beating Dundee 2-0 at Dens Park in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final.The holders progressed thanks to second-half goals from Shaun Rooney and Ali Crawford.Davidson was delighted for the fans who had missed out last season as the club lifted the League Cup and Scottish Cup.He said: “It&rs...Full Story »

David Moyes defended his decision to send Mark Noble on for a last-minute penalty after his miss cost West Ham a point against Manchester United.With the Hammers trailing 2-1, club captain Noble, their Mr Reliable from the spot, was summoned from the bench by Moyes to take the penalty after Luke Shaw handled in the area.Noble had not missed a penalty since December 2016, remarkably eight months ...Full Story »

St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson was delighted to see his side earn their first win of the season, but admitted that the three points came from what had been their worst performance.Substitute Stevie May netted the only goal of the game, returning to haunt his former club with a low strike from the edge of the area that looked like it should have been saved by goalkeeper Joe Lewis.But Davidson ...Full Story »

David Artell praised teenage loanees J’Neil Bennett and Scott Robertson after they helped to power Crewe to their first Sky Bet League One win of the season.The pair, both 19, made their mark on their home debuts as the Railwaymen put a difficult start to the campaign behind them.A revamped side saw off Burton, who played the last half an hour of the game with 10 men after Charlie Lakin&rs...Full Story »

Ancelotti asked Luiz to join Real Madrid (Globo) The Brazilian player instead decided it was time to leave Europe Carlo Ancelotti asked David Luiz to join him at Real Madrid before the centre-back instead chose Flamengo, writes Globo. Luiz ultimately decided to return to his home country of Brazil in order to replicate his European success in a new continent. Pellegrini set for new Roma co...Full Story »

David Moyes was left licking his lips at the prospect of how just good West Ham could be after they announced themselves on the Europa League stage with a 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.Goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice gave the Hammers a comfortable victory on their debut in the group stages against a seasoned European side.“I was really pleased with the way the players played,” ...Full Story »

FORMER Chelsea and Arsenal centre-back David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer. The 34-year-old left the Gunners after his deal expired in June and has now linked up with the Brazilian giants. David Luiz has signed for Flamengo on a free transfer Luiz has signed a contract until December 2022. He will wear the No 23. Flamengo tweeted: "Born in Diadema, he traveled the world and...Full Story »

West Ham boss David Moyes branded Michail Antonio “stupid” over his late red card in Saturday’s goalless draw at winless Southampton.In-form Antonio arrived on the south coast as the Premier League’s leading scorer and having been crowned the top-flight’s August player of the month on Friday.But his first club appearance in September ended in ignominy after he picke...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell insists his side will continue to grow as they picked up just their second point of the season at fellow strugglers Shrewsbury.Sam Cosgrove put Salop ahead after 19 minutes before Mikael Mandron levelled things up before the break for a Crewe side who had lost their previous four league games without scoring.Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages of ...Full Story »

Wrexham survived David Jones’ late red card to register their first home win of the season with a 1-0 success against Woking.Midfielder Jones was sent off 15 minutes from time for picking up two yellow cards just three minutes apart.However, the 10 remaining Dragons players were able to preserve the lead given to them by Jordan Davies at the end of the first half as Dean Keates’ side...Full Story »

Callum Davidson praised his St Johnstone side for a spirited display in their narrow defeat by Rangers.The Perth team are still without a league win after their first five matches of the campaign but the manager was proud of the way they competed as they lost 2-1 to the champions at McDiarmid Park following a sensational 79th-minute strike from James Tavernier.Davidson said: “With all the ...Full Story »

The ex-Chelsea and PSG centre-back 34, has been without a club since his Arsenal deal ran out in June. Ex-Chelsea and Arsenal defender David Luiz is poised to join Flamengo Credit: Getty And Fabrizio Romano is among those reporting that the free agent has got his wish of returning to Brazil. It's understood Luiz has accepted a contract with home country giants Flamengo until December 2022. ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will have midfielder David Davis available again for the Sky Bet League One game against fellow strugglers Crewe.Davis served a one-match ban after being sent off late on against Gillingham.After being involved in a melee during stoppage time, reserve goalkeeper Harry Burgoyne received a straight red card along with Gills assistant manager Paul Raynor, which saw both clubs charged by ...Full Story »

David Luiz has been available to sign on a free transfer since Arsenal let him go in the summer, and reports suggest a move back to his native Brazil is on the cards David Luiz is reportedly set to return to Brazil after being released by Arsenal this summer, turning down the chance to join Marseille. Luiz is a free agent right now following his Gunners exit back in July, with Mikel Arteta cho...Full Story »