Swansea manager Russell Martin was delighted with the performance of Morgan Whittaker whose second-half hat-trick helped the Championship club to a 4-1 League Cup victory over Plymouth.Daniel Williams put the Swans ahead early on before Rhys Shirley equalised for the Pilgrims, but three goals in the space of 12 minutes from Whittaker fired Swansea into the third round of the Carabao Cup.“H...Full Story »

Morgan Whittaker scored a second-half hat-trick as Swansea claimed a 4-1 home victory over Plymouth which saw them advance into the third round of the Carabao Cup.Three late goals from Whittaker – in the space of 12 minutes – put Russell Martin’s side through, while Daniel Williams also scored for the Swans before Rhys Shirley equalised for the League One side.The Swans opened ...Full Story »

Manchester City are reportedly set to try a final push to seal the transfer of Tottenham striker Harry Kane this week. According to the Telegraph, City will try one final bid for Kane, though the report suggests Spurs remain absolutely determined to keep hold of their star player for the season ahead. City will no doubt hope they can finally convince Tottenham to let Kane go, with manager Pe...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton and Ryan Bennett are likely to be available for Swansea ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth.The pair have been in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 but could return for the visit of the Pilgrims.However, Ben Cabango and Flynn Downes will remain on the sidelines after returning positive Covid tests.The duo missed the game against Bristol City on Friday n...Full Story »

RB Leipzig maintain Ilaix interest News #Moriba: Leipzig is interested in him. He could move to @DieRotenBullen if Sabitzer would leave the club. There was a contact between the players management and RB. Sabitzer and Moriba have got the same agent. @SPORT1 #Barcelona pic.twitter.com/IidWhYpuxZ— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 22, 2021 Camavinga allowed to leave Rennes...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisted that Gabriel Jesus is very much part of his plans after he starred in the 5-0 win over Norwich.The Brazil international has been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer in order for City to raise funds to try and sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane.But, playing in a wider position, he showed his worth against the Canaries, making thre...Full Story »

Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan was pleased with the way his side dug in to record a dramatic 2-1 win at Sheffield United.Levi Colwill’s goal decided the Sky Bet Championship contest at the end, after Billy Sharp looked to have rescued a point for the hosts earlier in stoppage time.Josh Koroma had given Huddersfield the lead with 15 minutes remaining, before late goals from Sharp and Col...Full Story »

Kelty Hearts maintained their unbeaten start to life in cinch League Two with a 1-0 win over Edinburgh City.Midfielder Jamie Barjonas made the breakthrough in the 54th minute, which proved enough for all three points.Annan moved second after Iain Anderson’s goal in first-half stoppage time gave them a 1-0 win at Albion, which was a third straight victory.The hosts, though, missed a penalty...Full Story »

Jack Grealish scored on his home debut for Manchester City as they got their season up and running with an emphatic 5-0 victory over Norwich at the Etihad Stadium. The champions lost the Community Shield against Leicester and their Premier League opener at Tottenham without scoring, but they put the Canaries to the sword in the Manchester rain. They got the perfect start as goalkeeper Tim Kr...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has said he is happy with the strength of his Manchester City squad, even if a new striker does not arrive before the transfer window closes. City are still chasing a deal for Harry Kane, although time is running out to convince Tottenham to sanction a departure before the Aug. 31 deadline. Guardiola's side have had two 1-0 defeats in August -- to Leicester and Tottenham -- but t...Full Story »

Inter continue talks over Thuram & Correa Inter remain in negotiations over the arrival of Lazio star Joaquin Correa and Parma's Marcos Thuram, reports Gianluca Di Marzio. In both cases the Nerazzurri are hoping to drive down the asking prices demanded by their Serie A rivals as they seek to invest the transfer windfall left by Romelu Lukaku's sale to Chelsea. 'Gilmour will want to be a C...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin praised the speed with which Joel Piroe has adapted to the English game after the striker’s match-winning contribution in a 1-0 win at Bristol City.Piroe, recruited from PSV this summer, settled the outcome on 19 minutes, breaking from midfield to score at the second attempt after his first effort came back off a post.It was enough to give Martin his first three...Full Story »

Joel Piroe’s first-half solo goal gave Swansea a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship win over Bristol City at Ashton GateThe striker, making his first Championship start, broke from midfield on 19 minutes and fired against a post, the ball rebounding back for him to net confidently at the second attempt from just inside the box.It was enough to give Russell Martin his first three-point haul as Swanse...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne is a doubt for Manchester City’s Premier League home clash with Norwich on Saturday.The Belgium playmaker, who came off the bench in last Sunday’s 1-0 loss at Tottenham, has been troubled by an ankle problem and did not train on Friday.Ilkay Gundogan sustained a shoulder problem against Spurs but is set to be available, while Phil Foden continues his recovery from a f...Full Story »

Following their recent capture of former Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, Manchester City look set to continue their summer spending as they press ahead trying to sound out a new striker. The latest forward heavily linked with a summer switch to the Etihad is Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic – a player the Citizens are rumoured to have already spoken to and have now put an offer on the ...Full Story »

Andy King is a doubt for Bristol City’s Championship clash with Swansea.The former Leicester midfielder trudged out of the 3-2 league win at Reading with a knock, and will be assessed ahead of the Friday night encounter.Han-Noah Massengo will be waiting in the wings to step in should King fail to be fully fit in time.Joe Williams and Callum O’Dowda are back in training and could be i...Full Story »

Manchester City could be closing in on the biggest transfer in Premier League history. Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane's move to Manchester City could be 'imminent' with the Premier League champions ready to match his £150million valuation, according to Sky Sports. Daniel Levy could bow down to Man City's financial power if the club meet his hefty transfer demands this month. Sky Spo...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson admitted that he was relieved to at last “get over the line” after his side had ended a 13-match winless run with a 3-2 Championship victory at Reading.Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin gave City a 2-0 lead early on only for Femi Azeez to reduce the deficit in the 19th minute.Weimann struck again seven minutes into the second half and although skippe...Full Story »

Stoke manager Michael O’Neill hailed his team’s unbeaten start to the new Championship season after a comfortable 3-1 win at Swansea.Nick Powell, former Swan Sam Clucas and Leo Ostigard all scored in Wales before Joel Piroe struck a consolation.It leaves Stoke second in the table, level on points with leaders Fulham after two wins and a draw in their first three games of the season.O...Full Story »

Bristol City’s 13-match run without a win, extending back to last season, was brought to a halt with a hard-earned 3-2 Championship victory at Reading.City started brightly and were two goals to the good within 14 minutes – Andreas Weimann and Chris Martin both striking from close range.But Reading gradually recovered and were rewarded when Femi Azeez hammered home in the 19th minute...Full Story »