Football News

Simons benched as Spurs fall to deflected Sunderland winner

Tottenham lost to a deflected Sunderland goal, compounding their injury woes. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's decision to leave creative midfielder Xavi Simons on the bench until the 85th minute was questioned as Spurs struggled to create chances.

13 Apr 2026

WSL club owners treat women's teams as 'afterthought', investor says

A prominent women's sports investor stated that many owners of Women's Super League clubs do not prioritize their women's teams. She revealed her investment group has held talks with about a dozen English clubs but has not yet finalized any deals.

13 Apr 2026

Kobbie Mainoo nears new Manchester United contract

Michael Carrick says negotiations for Kobbie Mainoo's new Manchester United deal are progressing well. The 20-year-old midfielder is set for a significant pay rise from his current contract, which runs until 2027.

12 Apr 2026

Manchester City's April form continues with win over Chelsea

Manchester City beat Chelsea 3-0, extending their impressive unbeaten run in April over the last four years. The victory means the Premier League title race remains tight, with both City and Arsenal controlling their own destiny.

12 Apr 2026

Guardiola credits sun for Man City's improved April form

Pep Guardiola joked that sunny weather helps Manchester City play better after they beat Chelsea 3-0. The win closed the gap on league leaders Arsenal to six points, with a crucial game between the two teams coming next.

12 Apr 2026

Manchester City thrash Chelsea 3-0 to seize title initiative

Manchester City scored three second-half goals to overpower Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The victory puts City in a commanding position in the Premier League title race.

12 Apr 2026

De Zerbi's Spurs lose at Sunderland, remain in relegation zone

Roberto De Zerbi's first match as Tottenham manager ended in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland, leaving the club in the relegation zone. The new boss blamed a lack of confidence for the loss, pledging to focus on his players' mentality.

12 Apr 2026

Manchester City thrash Chelsea 3-0 to pressure Arsenal

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge, closing the gap on league leaders Arsenal. The victory gives City significant momentum in the Premier League title race.

12 Apr 2026

Luton beat Stockport to win Vertu Trophy under Wilshere

Luton Town defeated Stockport County to win the Vertu Trophy, giving manager Jack Wilshere his first piece of silverware. The victory was secured by a Nahki Wells double at Wembley.

12 Apr 2026

CF Montreal fires coach Donadel after poor start, names interim

CF Montreal dismissed head coach Marco Donadel following a loss that left them near the bottom of the MLS standings. Assistant coach Philippe Eullaffroy will take over on an interim basis while the club searches for a permanent replacement.

12 Apr 2026

Sunderland and Crystal Palace win, Forest draw in Premier League

Sunderland beat Tottenham 1-0 and Crystal Palace defeated Newcastle 2-1, while Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Aston Villa. The results impacted the league standings, with Forest remaining just above the relegation zone on goal difference.

12 Apr 2026

Haaland Leads Thiago in Premier League Golden Boot Race

Erling Haaland of Manchester City currently tops the scoring chart with 22 goals, closely followed by Brentford's Igor Thiago on 21. Antoine Semenyo sits in third place with 15 goals for Manchester City.

12 Apr 2026

Tottenham lose to Sunderland, remain in relegation zone

Tottenham lost 1-0 to Sunderland after a deflected second-half goal from Nordi Mukiele. The defeat leaves Spurs in the bottom three while Sunderland climbed to 10th place.

12 Apr 2026

Nottingham Forest earn crucial point against Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Aston Villa, moving three points clear of the relegation zone. Villa missed several chances to win, leaving the City Ground without a victory for the fourth straight season.

12 Apr 2026

Mateta penalty seals late Crystal Palace comeback win over Newcastle

Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Newcastle 2-1 with a stoppage-time penalty from substitute Jean-Philippe Mateta. Mateta had earlier headed an equaliser after William Osula's first-half goal had given Newcastle a lead they couldn't hold.

12 Apr 2026

Falkirk Upset Rangers, Birmingham and Wrexham Draw

Falkirk secured a surprising 2-1 victory over Rangers in the Scottish Premiership. Meanwhile, in the Championship, Birmingham City and Wrexham played out a goalless draw.

12 Apr 2026

International break halts WSL momentum during crucial season stage

The Women's Super League season has been paused for nearly four weeks due to an extended international break and the FA Cup quarter-finals. This stoppage comes at a key time when the title race is heating up and fan interest is typically high.

12 Apr 2026

Chelsea suspend Enzo Fernández for critical interview comments

Chelsea suspended midfielder Enzo Fernández after he publicly expressed disappointment over manager Enzo Maresca's departure. This disciplinary action contrasts with Manchester City's handling of Rodri, who made similar remarks about a potential move but will still play.

11 Apr 2026

Teenager Ngumoha inspires Liverpool to win over Fulham

Liverpool ended a poor run with a 2-0 Premier League victory against Fulham, boosted by 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha who scored and assisted. The win was only Liverpool's second in six league games and marked the club's 1,500th league win at Anfield.

11 Apr 2026

Teenager Rio Ngumoha scores as Liverpool beat Fulham at Anfield

Liverpool ended a poor run with a 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham, boosted by 17-year-old Rio Ngumoha's first Anfield goal. The young winger scored and assisted Mohamed Salah, while Fulham offered little threat in attack.

11 Apr 2026