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'Stutter' penalty back in the spotlight after Barco miss costs Chelsea
The stuttering run-up for penalties has been called 'naive' as players continue to try to deceive goalkeepers with a stop-start approach - but why?
'He could be happier' - why is Estevao becoming Chelsea's forgotten man?
Estevao faces limited opportunities at Chelsea as Pedro Neto’s form and competition for places in attack leave him struggling for game time under Xabi Alonso.
European football: Bayern ease to Cup victory after Kompany leaves hospital
Kane gets guard of honour before 6-1 win over Magdeburg Serie A: Inter sink Venezia, Milan lose at home to Bologna Bayern Munich sailed to a 6-1 win over second-tier Magdeburg in the DFB-Pokal after their head coach, Vincent Kompany, was discharged from hospital earlier on…
Scottish Premiership: McInnes booed in Rangers draw at Hearts, Celtic held at home
Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle for 2-2 draw Martin O’Neill ‘disappointed’ by Dundee United result Olwethu Makhanya scored a late equaliser as Rangers earned a 2-2 draw with Hearts on the much-hyped Tynecastle return for Derek McInnes. The Rangers manager was booed loudly by…
Papers: Liverpool make contact with Monaco midfielder Camara
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
How unbeaten Chelsea are getting back to their best
Chelsea are getting back to their best following their 2-0 Women's Champions League win over Roma - so how have they built success in their unbeaten run?
Carabao Cup roundup: Bournemouth thrash Villa, Sunderland salvo stings Bees
Cherries win 3-0 to set up Anfield visit in last eight Wearsiders resist Brentford fightback in 3-2 success Bournemouth continued their impressive run of results by thumping Aston Villa 3-0 to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals for the first time in eight seasons, while…
'He knows his role' - Rulli provides heroics but no worries for Donnarumma
Geronimo Rulli's penalty shootout heroics may have put the pressure on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Manchester City, but manager Enzo Maresca has no doubt about his number one.
Fleetwood to face Everton or Newcastle in last eight
League Two Fleetwood Town will face Everton or Newcastle United at Highbury in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.
Kompany discharged from hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital following his collapse in training last week due to a meningeal irritation, board member for sports Max Eberl said on Wednesday.
Palace latest: Sage clarifies kisses were for his wife - not the fans
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties yet again to secure Carabao Cup progress
Chelsea must have been resigned to their fate as soon as the shootout arrived at Anfield. Four times they had faced Liverpool on penalties previously and four times they had lost. Number five was confirmed when Wesley Fofana’s wild effort sailed high into the Kop and sent Andoni…
Arsenal’s Slegers hails ‘role model’ Russo after historic hat-trick sinks Benfica
Alessia Russo wrote herself into the history books once more as she became the highest English goalscorer in the Women’s Champions League. Her hat-trick gave Arsenal a vital 3-0 win against Benfica to send the Gunners up to second in the league phase table. “I’m so happy. I…
Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica
Alessia Russo becomes England's all-time leading goalscorer in the Women's Champions League with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-0 win over Benfica.
Liverpool v Chelsea: Carabao Cup fourth-round tie goes to penalties – live
⚽ Latest updates from Anfield, 8pm (GMT) kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Football Daily | And email Scott here Basque pals Andoni and Xabi embrace warmly … but so much for friendship, because Chelsea turn Liverpool around, so the home side are kicking towards the Kop in this first…
History-maker Russo scores hat-trick as Arsenal dismiss Benfica
Alessia Russo became the highest-ever English goalscorer in Women's Champions League history with a hat-trick against Benfica as Arsenal won 3-0 in their league phase match.
Rulli the hero as Man City edge Brighton in penalty shoot-out
Highlights of the fourth round Carabao Cup game between Manchester City and Brighton.
Rulli’s heroics earn Manchester City shootout success against Brighton
After Jérémy Doku’s second-half substitute appearance transformed Manchester City into a high-octane proposition, the smart money was on the momentum continuing into a victorious penalty shootout. So it proved as Enzo Maresca’s men triumphed 4-3, Gerónimo Rulli the hero: his…
Arsenal 3-0 Benfica: Women’s Champions League – as it happened
Alessia Russo made history after scoring a hat-trick in Arsenal’s win over Benfica at Meadow Park 1 min Benfica, in white, kick off from right to left as we watch. The players are ready for action on a crisp, chilly night at Meadow Park. Let’s play! Continue reading...
Nketiah takes Crystal Palace past Fulham and earns Sage breathing space
“Can we play you every week?” chanted the Crystal Palace fans as they celebrated a fifth victory over Fulham on their own patch in the space of 18 months. Eddie Nketiah’s first-half goal against the run of play eased some of the growing pressure on Pierre Sage as Palace booked a…
Rangers score late to snatch draw on McInnes' Hearts return
Rangers snatched a point on Derek McInnes' Tynecastle return as Hearts held onto their formidable unbeaten home record.
Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to reach last eight
Wesley Fofana missed the decisive spot kick as Liverpool beat Chelsea on penalties to set up a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Andoni Iraola's former side Bournemouth.
Kompany discharged from hospital following collapse
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is discharged from hospital and "doing well" following his collapse at the club's training ground, according to a club board member.
Celtic miss chance to go six points clear at top in Dundee United draw
Celtic lost the opportunity to go six points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership as they drew 2-2 with Dundee United.
Sancho rejects Getafe - Thursday's gossip
Free agent Jadon Sancho turns down a move to La Liga, Desire Doue is in talks with Paris St-Germain about a contract extension, and Everton are considering a move for Marcus Rashford.
In-form Bournemouth beat Aston Villa to reach Carabao Cup quarters
Bournemouth recorded a fifth consecutive win across all competitions to reach the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 home win over Aston Villa.
Man City dump Brighton out of Carabao Cup after shoot-out victory
Carabao Cup holders Manchester City needed penalties to progress past Brighton and into the quarter-finals after battling from behind to draw the game 2-2 at the Etihad.
Nketiah steers Palace past Fulham to boost boss Sage
Eddie Nketiah steered Crystal Palace into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup as they won 1-0 at Fulham.
Chelsea continue unbeaten start with win over Roma
Chelsea's strong start to the season continues with victory over Roma in the Women's Champions League.
Sesko ruled out until January with shin injury
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury.
Chelsea continue unbeaten start in WCL after beating Roma
Chelsea continued their unbeaten start in the Women's Champions League as goals from Ellie Carpenter and Kadeisha Buchanan secured a 2-0 win against Roma.
Man Utd latest: Sesko set to be out until at least January
Burnley turn to former CSKA Moscow manager Fabio Celestini as new head coach
Swiss, 50, also had successful spell at Basel He replaces Nicky Hayen with club 22nd in Championship Burnley have announced former Switzerland midfielder Fabio Celestini as their new head coach four days after sacking Nicky Hayen . Burnley, who have won only one of their 12…
Rangers snatch late draw vs Hearts as Celtic are held LIVE!
Wrexham fined for fielding ineligible players
The English Football League fines Wrexham £75k for two instances of fielding ineligible players.
Burnley appoint ex-Basel boss Celestini as head coach
Burnley appoint Fabio Celestini as their head coach, four days after the departure of Nicky Hayen.
EFL latest: Burnley name new boss, Wrexham fined over ineligible players
Howe, Nagelsmann, Pochettino: can anyone end Manchester United’s doom loop?
Even an elite coach would surely struggle at Old Trafford amid the executive chaos and with an unfit, uneven squad In January 2014 the 13th series of Celebrity Big Brother aired in the UK, the show so popular that its run time was extended by five days before a public vote…
When is the EFL Cup quarter-final draw?
The quarter-final draw of the EFL Cup takes place on Wednesday, 28 October.
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw LIVE!
Holders Man City beat Brighton on penalties LIVE!
WCL: Game over! Chelsea double their lead vs Roma LIVE!
WCL: Russo completes hat-trick as Arsenal beat Benfica LIVE!
‘This isn’t supposed to happen’: giant-slaying Fleetwood revels in fairytale Arsenal win
Fishing town in disbelief the morning after its footballing minnows beat mighty Arsenal on penalties On a wet and windy night on the north-west coast of England, a League Two side sensationally knocked the Premier League champions out of the Carabao Cup. But this is not just a…
Hero Haughey's 'surreal moment' after Arsenal shock
Fleetwood Town defender Conor Haughey tells BBC Sport NI's Thomas Kane about his winning penalty in the Carabao Cup shootout win against Arsenal, the reaction from those back home in Belfast and who he wants next in the draw.
Transfer Centre LIVE! The stats behind Man Utd's poor recruitment...
Davies crossing divide between pitch and boardroom
Ben Davies hopes to bridge the gap between those who execute the strategy on the pitch and those who draft it in the boardroom.
Liverpool draw Bournemouth in Carabao Cup quarters
Liverpool will play Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals while League One Bradford City will host Manchester City.
Arsenal latest: Details of Arteta's conversation with Dowman revealed
Football Daily | Fleetwood go their own way to down Arsenal and live Carabao Cup dream
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! Having made a passing reference to Mick Fleetwood in Tuesday’s thrilling edition of your favourite email, Football Daily genuinely wasn’t expecting to be repeatedly typing that particular F-word in our lead story in today’s…
Ousmane Dembele, Winchester City and the Ballon d'Or
France and PSG star Ousmane Dembele's unique connection to non-league side Winchester City resurfaces at Monday's Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Johnstone Burgh to play two cup ties simultaneously after schedule clash
Scottish fifth-tier club Johnstone Burgh are forced to play two cup ties on the same day, with the kick-offs only half an hour apart.
Spurs latest: Incredible Van de Ven ‘has it all’, says Romero
Unlucky seven? Wrexham aim to buck bizarre trend
Phil Parkinson hopes his Wrexham side can buck the trend of Championship teams struggling in seasons after finishing in seventh in the second tier.
McClean leaves Derry City after contract dispute
James McClean says Derry City "will always hold a special place in my heart" after mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with immediate effect.
All Spanish cup matches suspended after Madrid train collision
All 24 matches in the Spanish Copa del Rey due to take place on Wednesday are suspended as a mark of respect after at least 68 people were killed in a train crash near Madrid.
Max Dowman’s Fleetwood fracas leaves him, Arsenal and Arteta red-faced
Teenager was maybe harshly sent off in the Carabao Cup tie but his reaction was a mistake he will learn from, while his manager might also have regrets Mikel Arteta’s reaction said it all. As Max Dowman trudged towards the touchline after becoming the youngest player sent off in…
Ref Watch: Arsenal's red card appeal will fail - Dowman was aggressive
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card in their shock Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town will fail.
MacAnthony promises to sell if Peterborough not in top 10
Peterborough United chairman and majority owner Darragh MacAnthony "promises" to sell the club if they are not in the League One top 10 by February.
Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
Manchester United captain expected to return to lineup Squad have positive meeting with under-pressure coach Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes held clear-the-air talks on Tuesday after the Manchester United captain criticised the head coach’s tactics last week, with the player…
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