Southampton will assess Fraser Forster and Stuart Armstrong ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Liverpool.Goalkeeper Forster and midfielder Armstrong have each missed training due to a series of complaints but could be fit to feature against the title-chasing Reds.Saints keeper Alex McCarthy, who is still awaiting his first appearance since suffering injury in December, could come...Full Story »

Hibernian caretaker David Gray paid tribute to Darren McGregor after the long-serving defender played what may have been his last game for the club in Sunday’s 4-0 win at home to St Johnstone.The 36-year-old, who in 2016 won the Scottish Cup with the team he supported as a boy, still has a year left on his deal but has not played much this term and is resigned to the likelihood that he wil...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl admits he understands why Southampton supporters rained down criticism of his management as they slumped to defeat at Brentford.The Bees eased to a 3-0 victory as skipper Pontus Jansson and recalled Yoane Wissa struck in the first half before Kristoffer Ajer’s first Brentford goal all-but rubber-stamped their top-flight status.Saints, meanwhile, are stuttering towards the ...Full Story »

What the papers say Paris St Germain are confident of keeping Kylian Mbappe, according to the Telegraph. The 23-year-old striker is out of contract in the summer and has been heavily linked with joining Real Madrid. But it has been reported that the Ligue 1 champions have gained a new sense of hope they will agree a new deal following talks with Mbappe's mother, who represents him. The Sun r...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl described James Ward-Prowse as “a player you need to have” after another trademark free-kick earned his side a 1-1 draw at Leeds.Ward-Prowse, who won his 10th England cap in the midweek friendly win against Ivory coast, curled home a sublime effort early in the second half after Jack Harrison had given Leeds an interval lead.Hasenhuttl, who agreed he...Full Story »

Jose Mourinho bragged about his trophy haul as he slammed Zdenek Zeman Jose Mourinho has bragged about how much he has won again as he compared himself to rival Zdenek Zeman. Former Roma boss Zeman had predicted that Mourinho's side would lose Sunday's derby against city rivals Lazio in Serie A, much to Mourinho's frustration. The former Manchester United and Chelsea manager snapped back by pu...Full Story »

PSG ran out 3-0 winners over Bordeaux in Ligue 1 this afternoon but the contest was marred by the Parc des Princes faithful booing their own players. Mauricio Pochettino's side were dumped out of the Champions League in spectacular fashion by Real Madrid on Wednesday, meaning their hunt for a major European honour goes on. The blame seems to have fallen at the feet of Messi and Neymar, who w...Full Story »

Paris-Saint Germain was dumped out of the Champions League on Wednesday night at the hands of Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid. The French giants failed to hold onto their one-nil home leg advantage and with the help of a stunning Karim Benzema hat-trick, were forced to exit the prestigious competition well ahead of time. Although the Parisians sit 13-points clear at the top of the Ligue ...Full Story »

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard described Philippe Coutinho as being “above the game” after his masterclass in their 4-0 win against Southampton.The on-loan Barcelona forward scored one, set up Douglas Luiz for another and could have had a hat-trick in a virtuoso performance while Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings were also on the scoresheet.“I thought at times, with all due resp...Full Story »

Newcastle could have Allan Saint-Maximin back for their Premier League clash with Brighton on Saturday.The French winger has missed the last two matches with a calf injury but boss Eddie Howe was hopeful he would be able to return to training on Friday.Matt Ritchie is closing in on a return from his knee injury but Isaac Hayden, Kieran Trippier, Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis all remain sidelined...Full Story »

Paris will stage the 2022 Champions League final after UEFA stripped Saint Petersburg of hosting rights for the showpiece fixture following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. Russian troops continued their advance on Ukraine on Friday, which has caused widespread condemnation and sanctions from world leaders. The decision to move the game to the Stade de France, which last hosted the Cha...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe struck in stoppage time to clinch Paris St Germain a 1-0 win against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.Mbappe, widely reported to be set for a summer move to Real, fired home from a tight angle in the fourth minute of added time to give PSG a deserved advantage.The winner was set up by Neymar, who had stepped off the bench as a second-half repla...Full Story »

Aberdeen caretaker manager Barry Robson gave nothing away regarding team news for Tuesday’s visit of St Johnstone.Goalkeeper Joe Lewis has missed several games through illness while Ross McCrorie suffered a serious-looking injury at Motherwell on Saturday, but Robson was playing his cards close to his chest.Marley Watkins (foot) will definitely remain out along with long-term absentees And...Full Story »

Che Adams fired Southampton to a deserved point at Old Trafford as Manchester United blew a first-half lead to draw 1-1 for the third straight game. Profligacy in front of goal has hurt Ralf Rangnick’s Red Devils recently, having failed to capitalise on dominant opening periods in the shock FA Cup exit to Middlesbrough and Tuesday’s trip to rock-bottom Burnley. Jadon Sancho again...Full Story »

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said his side’s dramatic win at Tottenham was one of the best performances of his spell at the club.The Saints scored twice in two minutes late on to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 3-2 victory as Mohamed Elyounoussi and Che Adams headed home James Ward-Prowse crosses.A Jan Bednarek own goal and a Son Heung-min effort either side of Armando Broja’s strike ...Full Story »

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin hopes his team can return to Hampden this season but with supporters there to experience it this time.The Paisley side reached the semi-finals of both cup competitions when they were played behind closed doors last season.They booked their place in the last 16 of this year’s Scottish Cup with a comfortable 2-0 win away to Ayr thanks to first-half goals from Ky...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin hopes to have a number of players back from Covid-related absences for Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie with Southampton.The Swans have not played since December 11 after seeing Sky Bet Championship games against QPR, Millwall, Luton and Fulham postponed.Martin will still have some absentees due to health and safety protocols around returning to training and pl...Full Story »

HE may be hero-worshipped on Tyneside, but for Allan Saint-Maximin there are no greater gods than those from Greek mythology. A deity to the Toon Army, the Newcastle winger grew up in Paris learning of the legendary stories. Newcastle star Saint-Maximin has launched his own board gameCredit: Instagram / @helios_zone From Zeus and his brothers Hades and Poseidon, to Athena, Ares and Apollo, th...Full Story »

AC Milan's Franck Kessie is the subject of intense transfer interest from a number of clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain. However, despite the significant pull power of PSG in terms of money, guaranteed Champions League football, and the opportunity to play alongside superstars such as Lionel Messi, it is Tottenham who are leading the race to sign Kessie. According t...Full Story »

Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin is a doubt for the visit of Manchester City after limping off in Thursday’s defeat at Liverpool with a muscular injury.Striker Callum Wilson will return to the team after being rested at Anfield.Left-back Jamal Lewis is set for a spell out after sustaining a hamstring injury in the 3-1 defeat, while fellow defenders Federico Fernandez (thigh) and Paul ...Full Story »