QPR boss Mark Warburton was left stunned by the offside call which cost his side a place in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup.Charlie Austin was penalised despite seeming to be a good yard onside when he tucked away what looked like the winner against Sunderland with nine minutes remaining.Albert Adomah’s shot was deflected into the path of Austin with defender Dennis Cirkin playing bo...Full Story »

Inverness lost top spot in the Scottish Championship after Michael McKenna’s free kick gave Arbroath a hard-fought 1-0 away win.Manny Duku went close to an early opener for Inverness as he struck the crossbar from a tight angle.Jon Nouble was denied by Thistle goalkeeper Mark Ridgers at the start of the second half but five minutes later Arbroath did take the lead as McKenna’s pinpoi...Full Story »

The 242nd edition of the Derby d'Italia ended in a draw, as Edin Dzeko put Inter ahead in the first half before Paulo Dybala converted a penalty late in the match to help Juventus snatch a point. Juventus hit the ground running and missed a big chance to take the lead after seven minutes, when Samir Handanovic denied Alvaro Morata before blocking Alex Sandro's rebound. Inter grew into the ga...Full Story »

Darren Ferguson hailed Siriki Dembele after his stoppage-time winner secure a 2-1 victory for Peterborough against QPR.Dembele took Oliver Norburn’s pass and raced clear down the right before firing across goal for his second winner of the week after netting against Hull in midweek.It capped a superb fightback from Posh who responded well to Ilias Chair curling in a corner for the vis...Full Story »

Derby assistant manager Liam Rosenior branded Coventry “the best team we’ve played this season” after the Rams became the first side to stop the Sky Blues winning at home in the Championship.Graeme Shinnie’s rasping half-volley 12 minutes from time cancelled out the returning Matty Godden’s first-half penalty.It was the Rams’ fourth draw on the bounce followin...Full Story »

Neil Critchley was delighted to win one for the fans as Blackpool earned Lancashire bragging rights with a 2-0 victory over Preston.Keshi Anderson opened the scoring in slightly fortuitous fashion after 27 minutes as his shot found the bottom corner when the ball cannoned off his standing leg before Gary Madine finished smartly a little over 20 minutes from time to seal the three points.Blackpoo...Full Story »

Blackpool gave their loyal supporters plenty to smile about by earning bragging rights with a superb 2-0 Lancashire derby victory over arch-rivals Preston.Goals from Keshi Anderson and did the trick as the Seasiders delighted their fans at a packed Bloomfield Road.It was also the Tangerines’ first home win over their local rivals since a 2-1 triumph way back in December 1997.And just to ru...Full Story »

Arbroath’s winless run in the cinch Championship extended to four games after their 1-1 draw at home to Ayr.The Smokies, who lost at Raith last time out, failed to impose themselves in the first half.Ayr were also struggling to follow up last weekend’s victory against Queen of the South as the sides went in level at the break.Arbroath did not take long to break the deadlock in the se...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Emile Smith Rowe for changing his lifestyle and improving his game after he put in a man-of-the-match performance in Friday’s win over Aston Villa.The Gunners were the better side throughout and thoroughly deserved their 3-1 victory.Thomas Partey got the ball rolling with his first Arsenal goal before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead on the strok...Full Story »

Manchester United are blessed with attacking talent, however, despite having the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Bruno Fernandes and of course, Cristiano Ronaldo, at their disposal, according to recent reports, the club are continuing to scout an attacking midfielder. That's according to a recent report from BILD journalist Christian Falk, who has remarkably claimed that the Red Devil...Full Story »

Peterborough will again be reliant on Siriki Dembele to lead the line when QPR visit in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.The Posh are light of options in attack with Jonson Clarke-Harris set to serve the final match of his four-game suspension this weekend for historic offensive social media posts.Fellow forwards Jack Marriott (hamstring) and Ricky-Jade Jones (knee) are long-term absentees w...Full Story »

Head coach Grant McCann understands fans’ criticism after Hull dropped back into the Sky Bet Championship relegation zone with a 2-1 loss at home to Peterborough.Peterborough, who had previously lost every away game since their promotion from League One, moved out of the bottom three after goals from Jack Taylor and Siriki Dembele.Josh Magennis had equalised for the hosts but then missed a...Full Story »

Peterborough ended a run of six consecutive away defeats with a 2-1 victory at fellow Sky Bet Championship strugglers Hull.Darren Ferguson’s men were second best for most of an eventful match which pivoted around Josh Magennis’ missed penalty after 66 minutes.But Siriki Dembele once again emerged the class act for the visitors with a fine winner after 72 minutes.Dembele’s smart...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI fired a matchwinning double after a reunion with Ronaldinho inspired him to the heights of their Barcelona golden years. The South American legends embraced before PSG'S 3-2 comeback triumph over RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Barcelona legends Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho embraced emotionally at the Parc des Princes before PSG's group tie with RB Leipzig Arg...Full Story »

QPR manager Mark Warburton insists he is unfazed by the prospect of clubs showing an interest in Ilias Chair.The Morocco international scored a late winner – his fourth goal in as many games – to give Rangers a 1-0 victory over Blackburn and further enhance his growing reputation.Asked if he was worried Chair might attract bids during the January transfer window, Warburton said: &ldq...Full Story »

Derby stretched their unbeaten run to four games but Luton twice fought back to earn a 2-2 draw on a rainy night at Pride Park.Tom Lawrence fired Derby ahead before Fred Onyedinma equalised, only for Jason Knight to drive a shot under Simon Sluga to restore the home side’s lead.But Luton had the final word when Elijah Adebayo beat Ryan Allsop to a cross to head home seven minutes from the ...Full Story »

Hull will check on the fitness of Tom Huddlestone ahead of their home game against Peterborough.The experienced midfielder has been out for just over a month and it was expected that he would return for the trip to Huddersfield at the weekend.However, Tigers boss Grant McCann, who is preparing to face his former club on Wednesday night, opted to leave Huddlestone to take part in another training...Full Story »

Sam Baldock will miss Derby’s Sky Bet Championship game against Luton.The striker suffered a broken nose in the goalless draw at Preston on Saturday and the extent of the damage is still yet to be confirmed.Defender Nathan Byrne is available again after being banned for the stalemate at Deepdale.Colin Kazim-Richards (Achilles) remains out but the forward could be back for Saturday’s ...Full Story »

Mick McCarthy has pledged to fight on as Cardiff manager after Swansea inflicted a south Wales derby mauling and a sixth-successive defeat on the Bluebirds.Jamie Paterson, Joel Piroe and Jake Bidwell were on target as Swansea piled the pressure on the embattled McCarthy with a comfortable 3-0 Sky Bet Championship victory.“I am bitterly disappointed,” said McCarthy, whose side are two...Full Story »

Swansea secured the south Wales derby bragging rights and piled the pressure on beleaguered Cardiff manager Mick McCarthy with a comprehensive 3-0 home victory.Jamie Paterson scored one and claimed two assists as Cardiff crumbled to a sixth-successive defeat in the Sky Bet Championship.Joel Piroe and Jake Bidwell struck second-half goals as Swansea enjoyed their biggest league win under Rus...Full Story »