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Saïd Benrahma inspires West Ham to emphatic win over Doncaster

This year just keeps getting better for West Ham. A fifth win in succession ensured they reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time since 2016, and they now face a meeting with the winners of Sunday’s showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool. Given how they are playing at the moment, they should fear neither. Goals from Pablo Fornals, Andriy Yarmolenko and the debutant Oladapo Afolayan, as well as an own goal from the...

2021-01-23T17:36:54Z

Frank Lampard urged to bring in Harry Redknapp to help him at Chelsea

Frank Lampard is under increasing pressure in the hotseat as Chelsea manager after a poor run of form, and Paul Merson has urged him to bring in his uncle Harry Redknapp to help turn things around

2021-01-23T16:11:59Z

Ray wins Gravel and Tar Femme

Lucas, McMullen round out the podium

2021-01-23T16:25:09Z

Michael O'Neill's Dream Team featuring four former Northern Ireland teammates

Some cracking players in here including Gazza

2021-01-23T16:48:06Z

154 passes: £4m-rated WHU man slammed for taking “too many” touches lit up FA Cup win – opinion

Mark Noble lit up the stage as West Ham United beat Doncaster Rovers to book their place in the FA Cup fifth round for a trip to either Manchester United or Liverpool.

2021-01-23T18:54:36Z

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson slates John Beaton as he rages 'you're not allowed to speak to him'

The Jambos manager was furious with Beaton's performance and earned a second yellow card as the final whistle blew.

2021-01-23T18:36:56Z

Rangers legend Hateley praises Joe Aribo's 'happy feet' and urges position move

Mark Hateley won’t get tired of watching Joe Aribo’s slick sweep inside off the right Rangers’ wing and curling finish into the top corner against Ross County.

2021-01-23T18:25:25Z

Aston Villa predicted XI vs Newcastle United with John McGinn replacement hint

Aston Villa vs Newcastle United - Here's how we think Dean Smith will line up against Newcastle on Saturday with Steve Bruce's side there for taking following their recent form

2021-01-22T13:05:06Z

Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara could play for Arsenal 'standing on his head' says former boss

Glen Kamara was plucked from English football’s no man’s land by Neil McCann to ignite a football career that’s warming up for a Scottish league title and poised to star in the European Championships this summer.

2021-01-23T16:25:32Z

Transfer news LIVE! Odegaard to Arsenal latest; Koulibaly picks Man Utd; Chelsea want Upamecano; rumours today

January transfer window - LIVE! The rumours continue to come thick and fast as we approach the latter stages of the window and clubs scramble to get business done in the Premier League and beyond. Arsenal have signed Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan until the end of the season, while Standard Sport understands they are increasingly confident that Martin Odegaard will also join on loan from Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta is also looking for another...

2021-01-22T07:03:22Z

What Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt said on Tranmere Rovers loss, referee and officiating decisions

The Wanderers boss has his say on the 2-1 loss against Rovers at Prenton Park

2021-01-23T18:33:43Z

Sousa withdraws from Australian Open due to strict COVID-19 protocols

Sousa withdraws from Australian Open due to strict COVID-19 protocols

2021-01-23T16:29:50Z

Man Utd could land another Fernandes for Solskjaer in "special" £300k-p/w playmaker - opinion

Manchester United could find another Bruno Fernandes in Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen.

2021-01-23T17:24:35Z

Paul Merson "can't believe" Mikel Arteta decision as Arsenal crash out of FA Cup

Mikel Arteta opted to ring the changes for Arsenal's trip to Southampton but he was made to pay as the Saints dumped the holders out of the FA Cup

2021-01-23T18:27:05Z

Matip upgrade: Edwards must make £40m LFC move for beast who made 128 passes last game - opinion

Reported Liverpool transfer target showed his class and why he'd be better than Joel Matip with a superb display for RB Leipzig this week.

2021-01-23T17:24:35Z

Liverpool prioritising new contract for Virgil van Dijk over Mohamed Salah

The Reds are set to press on with offering improved terms to their star centre-back, despite some speculation surrounding his teammate's future

2021-01-23T16:28:07Z

Tom Dumoulin: I really need the time to get things clear in my head

Dutch rider takes to Twitter to add more details for his decision to take a break from cycling

2021-01-23T16:55:08Z

QPR 0-1 Derby County: Wayne Rooney's men secure second straight win

ADAM SHERGOLD AT THE KIYAN PRINCE FOUNDATION STADIUM: Rookie manager Wayne Rooney is getting results. This hard-fought win over Queens Park Rangers was their second in five days.

2021-01-23T19:01:56Z

Milan 0-3 Atalanta: Ilicic inspires victory over Serie A leaders

Milan remain top of Serie A at the halfway stage, but their lead has been cut to two points after defeat to Atalanta.

2021-01-23T19:04:03Z

How It Happened: Coleraine 2 Dungannon Swifts 0

Coleraine moved up to fifth in the Danske Bank Premiership as goals in either half from Aaron Jarvis and Eoin Bradley sealed a 2-0 win over Dungannon Swifts.

2021-01-23T18:21:50Z

Guardiola wants to see fewer top-flight teams after Super League news

Guardiola has also proposed that the number of teams should be cut in the EFL to prioritise 'quality over quantity' in a week which saw fresh plans revealed for a European Super League.

2021-01-23T18:31:57Z

Ed Woodward’s ’15 minute demand’ says a lot about how Man Utd do transfer business

A LOOK BACK: Man Utd chief Ed Woodward gave Bournemouth just 15 minutes to make a decision after tabling a transfer bid for Josh King last January before moving on to sign Odion Ighalo

2021-01-23T18:42:03Z

Brighton ride their luck as Steven Alzate deflection knocks out Blackpool

Brighton moved into the FA Cup fifth round with a difficult win over lower-league opposition, edging past Blackpool 2-1 to end the League One club’s impressive cup run. After lovely first-half goals by Yves Bissouma and Gary Madine, only a deflected goal that last struck Steven Alzate separated the two sides. It would have been understandable if Blackpool had far less resistance to offer. Their day began with the announcement that the club had...

2021-01-23T17:22:04Z

Belgium doctor risks Man City's wrath by claiming Kevin De Bruyne injury is "ideal"

The Belgian maestro faces six weeks on the sidelines in a huge blow to City's title chances, but Belgium says it is good news ahead of the Euros

2021-01-23T17:42:27Z

Crystal Palace could land Hodgson his new Van Aanholt in "terrific" £9m-rated colossus - opinion

Crystal Palace must move for Marseille left-back Jordan Amavi after he rejected a contract offer from the French Ligue 1 outfit.

2021-01-23T18:24:36Z

Rory McIlroy eager to end long wait: I have to make it my turn

Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood are the main obstacles standing in the way of a first Rolex Series win for Rory McIlroy.

2021-01-23T16:47:45Z

How the Rangers players rated in comfortable 5-0 Scottish Premiership win against Ross County

Rangers could afford to miss another first-half penalty from James Tavernier on the way to an emphatic 5-0 win over Ross County, with five different scorers at Ibrox.

2021-01-23T17:11:25Z

Conor McGregor net worth: How much money does The Notorious make ahead of UFC 257 fight?

Conor McGregor is back in a rematch with Dustin Poirier to headline UFC 257 seven years on from their first meeting down at featherweight, a fight that saw The Notorious emerge with a crushing first-round knockout. McGregor may not have fought in 12 months since battering Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds, but he’s still be in the headlines, although, as his moniker suggests, perhaps for the wrong reasons. McGregor and Dana White did not see eye...

2021-01-23T15:05:11Z

Martin Odegaard to Arsenal: Mikel Arteta provides transfer update and responds to Emile Smith Rowe concern

Mikel Arteta expects to have a clearer picture of Arsenal’s pursuit of Martin Odegaard by Saturday evening as the Gunners seek to sign the Real Madrid playmaker on loan. Odegaard, 22, wants to go out on loan for the second half of the season for more playing time, and Real have accepted his demands. Real Sociedad, where Odegaard played last season, are interested in signing him - but Standard Sport understands Arsenal are in talks with Los...

2021-01-23T17:05:59Z

Basham and Sharp on target as Sheffield United squeeze past Plymouth

Sheffield United have beaten more League One teams than Premier League sides this season and if that sorry statistic explains why their grip on their top-flight status is increasingly loose at least they have proof they can still see off those from the third-tier. Without that habit, Chris Wilder would never have gravitated to the elite and, four years on, they retain it. After chalking up 100 points in League One in 2016-17, United have now...

2021-01-23T17:06:51Z

Swansea City's Steve Cooper gushes over 'excellent' Aston Villa loan man Conor Hourihane as boss gives Liam Cullen update after Nottingham Forest rout

Steve Cooper spoke about Aston Villa loanee Conor Hourihane, Liam Cullen and his Swansea City side's fine performance against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup

2021-01-23T18:01:46Z

Liverpool and Man United 'dealt transfer blow in Musiala pursuit'

Sportsmail exclusively revealed last month that the Bundesliga and European champions had opened talks with the 17-year-old about a new deal worth in excess of £100,000-per-week.

2021-01-23T19:01:50Z

Bruce axes Shelvey, Hayden starts at centre-back in 4 changes: Predicted Newcastle XI – opinion

Steve Bruce has confirmed Newcastle are facing a string of injuries ahead of visiting Aston Villa, including Federico Fernandez, Fabian Schar and Ciaran Clark.

2021-01-23T16:39:36Z

Udinese 0-0 Inter: Conte sent off as Nerazzurri miss chance to go top

Lautaro Martinez went closest to scoring for Inter as they were held to a 0-0 draw by lowly Udinese in Saturday's Serie A clash.

2021-01-23T19:04:02Z

FIFA 21 TOTY (Team Of The Year): Bruno Fernandes in, Messi out

Ronaldo, Mbappe and Lewandowski form the frontline of the FIFA 21 TOTY

2021-01-23T16:17:21Z

Bolton Wanderers player ratings vs Tranmere Rovers: Antoni Sarcevic good and Ryan Delaney poor

Here's how we rated the Wanderers players in the League Two clash at Prenton Park

2021-01-23T18:04:03Z

Jurgen Klopp must take his own Liverpool advice to see the best of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been forced into playing some players out of position this season but Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain does not have to be one of them

2021-01-23T18:20:01Z

Toronto Blue Jays sign MLB star Springer on six-year contract

MLB World Series champion George Springer has signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

2021-01-23T18:02:32Z

Cheltenham 1-0 Man City LIVE! Latest score, FA Cup match stream and goal updates today

Cheltenham vs Man City LIVE! Manchester City will be looking to avoid an FA Cup upset today as Pep Guardiola takes his side to face League Two Cheltenham Town. Cheltenham’s reward for beating Morecambe in the third round is a plum tie against one of England’s top teams - and City must be on their guard at Whaddon Road. Michael Duff’s Robins are sitting sixth in League Two heading into this clash, which, in all honesty, is a free hit for the...

2021-01-23T15:35:20Z

First Flow beats Politologue to claim emphatic win in Clarence House Chase

When Kim Bailey saddled Master Oats to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1995, completing a rare double at a single Festival as he did so having taken the Champion Hurdle two days earlier, it was obvious his next success at the highest level was only a matter of time. What was unthinkable was that the time would turn out to be more than a quarter of a century. As a result, the thrill of First Flow’s exuberant defeat of Politologue, last season’s...

2021-01-23T16:13:20Z

Steven Gerrard shuts down Rangers title question as boss puts a big 'IF' on relentless push for glory

The Ibrox side re-established a 23 point gap over Celtic on Saturday as they demolished Ross County at Ibrox.

2021-01-23T19:06:40Z

Bruno Fernandes has sympathy for Liverpool's front three as he outlines similar role

An out of form Liverpool side travel to Man Utd in the FA Cup but Bruno Fernandes has expressed sympathy for their blunt attack as they struggle for goals

2021-01-23T17:42:22Z

2021 Team Preview: Jumbo-Visma Women's Team

New Dutch squad headed by Marianne Vos aiming for WorldTour status

2021-01-23T16:55:13Z

Aberdeen 2 Motherwell 0: Polworth sees red as Steelmen go 13 games without a win

Graham Alexander's search for a first win as 'Well gaffer goes on after defeat to Dons

2021-01-23T17:07:08Z

Steven Gerrard savours Rangers' 'hell of a journey' as boss insists he's loving it amid rampant title charge

The Ibrox side restored their 23 point advantage over Celtic with a thumping 5-0 home victory over Ross County on Saturday.

2021-01-23T17:36:52Z

Van Aert: Everyone has difficult times

Belgian hopes Tom Dumoulin can return stronger after unpaid leave of absence

2021-01-23T18:40:13Z

Anderson 'obsessed' with Carl Lewis, backing Root to lead England to new heights

James Anderson wants England to build a healthy lead in Galle, and revealed his dedication to staying at the forefront of the team's plans.

2021-01-23T17:02:49Z

Swansea City midfielder George Byers secures Portsmouth loan move

The central midfielder will spend the rest of the season in League One

2021-01-23T17:16:40Z

Steven Gerrard tactics show what Brendan Rodgers, Rafa Benitez and Gerard Houllier taught him

Gerard Houllier and Rafa Benitez oversaw 12 of Steven Gerrard's 17 seasons in the Liverpool first-team while he also took his first steps into coaching during the Jurgen Klopp era and now has Rangers flying in the Scottish Premier League

2021-01-23T19:04:41Z

Crystal Palace prepared to let Christian Benteke leave

West Brom are thought to be interested in the Belgian striker, who's struggled for goals over the last few seasons

2021-01-23T16:58:21Z