Marcus Rashford was Manchester United s hero again as his goal secured a 1-0 win away to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.
The teenager, who scored four times in his first two United appearances this season, struck in the first half to seal the derby spoils and reignite his side s hopes of a top-four finish.
City lost captain Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi to injury this week and suffered further blows when both Raheem Sterling and Joe Hart had to be taken off in what proved to be a frustrating game for the Etihad Stadium faithful.
Sergio Aguero hit the post with a header but clear-cut chances were few and far between as United defended diligently against a flat City attack, while attempting to use the pace of Anthony Martial on the break to …
Jose Mourinho has admitted that he will struggle to agree a deal to tale Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane to Stamford Bridge,.
The Chelsea boss worked with the France international for two years at the Bernabeu having signed him from Lens in 2011, and has suggested that would be keen on a reunion in West London.
However the 51 year old, who currently has his side at the top of the Premier League table, believes that the centre back will remain with the European Champions for the foreseeable future.
Varane has made seventy-nine appearances in all competitions for Real, scoring four goals, and with the club has already been victorious in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, Champions League and Super Cup.
He is set to win his fifteenth international cap in t…
Paulo Dybala has been handed Juventus famous number 10 shirt for the 2017-18 season, following in the footsteps of Paul Pogba, Carlos Tevez and Alessandro Del Piero.
The jersey vacant since Pogba left for Manchester United last year has also been worn by legends such as Omar Sivori, Michel Platini and Roberto Baggio and is recognition of the Argentina international s contribution since arriving from Palermo in 2015.
Dybala has been touted as a potential replacement for Neymar at Barcelona, but Juve appear determined to keep hold of their man, who previously wore 21.
A club statement read: From the very moment he signed for the Turin club two years ago, La Joya won over the hearts of the Bianconeri faithful with his wonder strikes, sensational assists and irresist…
Premier League champions Chelsea have completed the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko from Monaco, with the midfielder signing a five-year contract.
In a move reportedly worth £40million, the 22-year-old s switch to Stamford Bridge from the Ligue 1 winners was completed on Saturday and he will now get the opportunity to work under Antonio Conte.
I am very happy to be here and to join this great team, Bakayoko told his new club s website.
I have grown up watching Chelsea. Signing was the natural thing for me because it is a club I loved very much in my childhood.
I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach and alongside so many great team-mates.
.: ‘I am now looking forward to evolving under this fantastic coach and alongside s…
With France out of Euro 2020, Kylian Mbappe has time to mull over his club future.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has been linked with Real Madrid.
Liverpool have reportedly entered the frame too, while PSG are eager to re-sign him.
TOP STORY MBAPPE REACHES PSG DECISION
Kylian Mbappe has informed PSG he is not planning to sign a new contract, according to L Equipe.
The 22-year-old France international does not currently want to extend his current deal which expires in mid-2022, the sports daily reported.
Mbappe will respect the final year of his contract with PSG as suitors circle for his signature.
Pour le moment, Kylian Mbappé ne veut pas prolonger au PSG
Kylian Mbappé a informé certains membres du PSG, q…
New Zealand have withdrawn from next month s friendly against England at Wembley due to complications caused by the coronavirus.
The All Whites were due to face Gareth Southgate s side on November 12 but have pulled out because of issues over travel and player availability amid the pandemic.
New Zealand Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell said: It is with deep regret that we have been forced to cancel our participation in the upcoming match against England at Wembley
It is not an action taken lightly, this is a match we all wanted to play, however, as it stands of the last All Whites squad selected for the November 2019 tour, even excluding the New Zealand-based players, a significant number of the team would be subject to quarantine or restrictions on th…
Bayern Munich defender Breno will not be allowed to travel with his team-mates to January s training camp in Qatar.
The Brazilian spent 12 days in prison in connection with a fire at his home in Grunwald, and one of the conditions of his release on October 6 was that he not be allowed to leave the country.
Bundesliga leaders Bayern had hoped that Breno would be granted special dispensation to attend the club s training camp in Qatar between January 2 and 9, but the district court of Munich rejected the request.
The reporting requirements have been eased slightly but Mr Borges (Breno) cannot travel, Thomas Steinkraus-Koch, spokesman for the prosecution, told Bild. The defence has the opportunity to appeal against this ruling.
Breno, who has been undergo…
What the papers say
Jadon Sancho may yet make another appearance at Old Trafford, with the Manchester Evening News reporting Manchester United appointing Southampton’s Jason Wilcox as their director of football would clear the way for the return of the 24-year-old, who is currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund. The pair worked together at Manchester City’s academy.
The Daily Mail says Barcelona’s Mikayil Faye is on Manchester United’s wishlist for defensive reinforcements in the summer. As well as the Senegal international, 19, United are keen on Jarrad Branthwaite, 21, at Everton and 18-year-old Aaron Anselmino at Boca Juniors.
Barcelona are said to be eyeing a deal for Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as a replacement for the departing Xavi. According to The …
Central Coast Mariners stretched their unbeaten A-League run to eight games with a 2-1 victory over Brisbane Roar on Saturday.
First-half goals from Mustafa Amini and right-back Pedj Bojic did the damage for Graham Arnold s men, who secured their fifth straight win and their first in the Queensland capital since 2009.
In contrast, Ange Postecoglou s Brisbane outfit slumped to their fourth consecutive defeat, with the Mariners now three points clear at the top of the table with a game in hand.
Kofi Danning scored an 83rd-minute consolation for the Roar.
Meanwhile, Sydney FC came from behind to score a 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets in a tough derby at Ausgrid Stadium.
The Jets controlled play in the first half and deservedly took a 1-0 lead int…
Runaway leaders Real Madrid look set to collect another three points away to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga, as Barcelona visit Atletico Madrid.
Jose Mourinho s Real lead the standings by 10 points from defending champions Barca, and are now heavy favourites to collect their first league title since 2008.
Real conceded late to draw 1-1 away to CSKA Moscow in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg last Tuesday.
They will still be expected to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition, but paid a price for their away goal at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Centre-forward Karim Benzema picked up a thigh injury just 16 minutes into the match, and is likely to be replaced by Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain when Real make the short trip to Campo de futbol de Val…