Thierno Barry fires hat-trick as ruthless Everton sweep Preston aside

Thierno Barry resembled a striker reborn, and the goalscorer David Moyes desperately needs, as the first hat-trick of his Everton career plus an assist for new signing Brennan Johnson delivered a resounding win for the Scot on his competitive return to Preston. The France under-21 international scored eight times in a difficult debut season in royal blue but has half that amount just two games into this fledgling campaign. Barry followed up his header against Crystal Palace with a predator’s hat-trick to give Moyes a comfortable, convincing win back at the club he left for Everton in 2002. C

Barnes settles stormer to hand Jaissle first Newcastle win against West Brom

Around this time last week Matthias Jaissle spoke of his “disappointment” at the “negativity” surrounding a transitional young Newcastle side. Fast forward seven days and a team slightly unlucky to have been held to a draw at home by Liverpool on Sunday have now provided Jaissle with his first competitive win since replacing Eddie Howe as head coach. Continue reading...

Vrancken's side come of age as Hearts bid goodnight Vienna

After some early season setbacks, "proud" Wouter Vrancken believes Hearts are getting their rewards by securing Conference League progress.

Ten-man Hearts stun Rapid Vienna in shootout to reach Conference League

Playoff second leg: Rapid 2-2 Hearts (aet, 3-4 on pens) Kara 34, Cvetkovic 119; Kabore 79, Miller 100 Beau Reus made two penalty saves as heroic Hearts overcame Tomas Magnusson’s red card to pull off a stunning shootout victory away to Rapid Vienna, and book themselves a return to the Conference League’s main phase. Following a 2-2 draw in the first leg at Tynecastle, the Jambos’ European journey looked to be fizzling out when they were reduced to 10 men in the 75th minute of the playoff round second leg, while already trailing to Ercan Kara’s first-half goal. Continue reading...

Debutant Malard breaks Chelsea duck after Real Sociedad threaten WCL shock

Third qualifying round, first leg: Chelsea 5-2 Real Sociedad Girma 29, Buurman 54, Malard 67 88, James 74; Marín 7, Marcos 59 Chelsea’s sluggish start in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier against Real Sociedad will have made far from satisfying viewing for their suspended manager, Sonia Bompastor, but two goals from the new signing Melvine Malard contributed to a five-goal haul as the Blues came from behind to give themselves a three-goal cushion going into next week’s return fixture. This summer has been one of change for Chelsea – they welcomed players and fans to the new hom

Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's Jackson

The striker is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.

Newcastle sign Gonzalez from Man City

Newcastle have signed Nico Gonzalez from Man City.

'He's the one we wanted': Newcastle sign Gonzalez from Man City

Newcastle have signed Nico Gonzalez from Man City.

West Ham accept £40m Brentford bid for Diouf

El Hadji Malick Diouf is cleared to have a medical with Brentford after West Ham accept a £40m bid for the Senegal defender.

Humphries wins third Players Championship title of 2026

Luke Humphries beat Brendan Dolan in the final to win his third Players Championship title of the season on the second day of action in Leicester.

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