14 h. ago Football transfer rumours: Bruno Fernandes to consider Saudi move again?

Today’s rumours are wetIt’s been a quiet transfer window, all things considered, with even the worst internet attention-seekers refusing to don their yellow ties and take a day off school for its final day, their mum’s toy spaceship left idling in a shoebox under the bed. But there might yet be some action – not like that, how dare you – so let’s dive in.Crystal Palace are enduring a miserable season, rapidly slipping down the table and now in danger of relegation, the perfect example of how to ruin unexpected success. On the other hand, Steve Parish’s quiff still looks pristine, so swings and roundabouts, but he’s now faced with a problem: does he stop lovingly tending it to consider Nottingham Forest’s £35m bid for Jean-Philippe Mateta, or simply pretend that no such thing ever happened? Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Thierno Barry salvages point for Everton after Leeds make rapid start

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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26 h. ago Thierno Barry makes profligate Leeds pay to earn Everton a point

Leeds may have felt pressure after Nottingham Forest and West Ham closed the gap over the weekend but showed no discernible sign of nerves at Everton. Daniel Farke’s visitors claimed a well-earned point at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a dominant first half display. It could have been much more but for the David Moyes changes that turned the tide Everton’s way in the second half.Thierno Barry’s encouraging recent run continued as he cancelled out James Justin’s opener with an excellent finish. Everton were a distant second best until Moyes changed personnel and formation. Continue reading...

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31 h. ago Nottingham Forest make shock £35million bid for Crystal Palace’s Jean

NOTTINGHAM FOREST have made a stunning transfer offer for Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to reports. Mateta is unsettled at Palace and relegation-threatened Forest are attempting to boost their survival chances by taking the ace away from a rival in Palace. Sean Dyche's side have bid £35million for the Frenchman. And according to The...

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32 h. ago ‘It’s unfathomable to me’ – Sean Dyche dumbfounded by Premier League rule that’s banned in the EFL

SEAN DYCHE has been left dumbfounded by a Premier League rule that's banned in the EFL. The Nottingham Forest boss wants TOWELS to vanish as he ranted: "It's not rocket science." Dyche - using Brentford as an example - questioned why the home team should be able to make the decision over usage or not...

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51 h. ago Arteta’s team of ruthless cyborgs malfunction in way that is all too human | Jonathan Wilson

Arsenal let game slip against Manchester United and need to quickly press the reset buttonAnd then the gap was down to four points. It is still four points, but the thought that Arsenal will struggle to suppress is that it could have been more, that it should have been more.Manchester City have won only one of their past five in the league, but Arsenal have not opened up clear water. Against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, they failed to take advantage of City slip‑ups, drawing both those games 0-0, and that left them vulnerable to a game such as this. From an Arsenal point of view, the title race is disturbingly alive. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Cunha’s stunner earns Manchester United thrilling late win at Arsenal

The Emirates Stadium was a sea of anxiety. Arsenal fans are acutely aware that a first Premier League title since 2004 is within their grasp and when it is so tantalising, it will be fraught. Especially when matches such as this become a grind. When the attacking patterns do not work. When the team look vulnerable.Arsenal could feel their nearest rivals, Manchester City and Aston Villa, on their backs. Both had won to cut their lead at the top to four points. Mikel Arteta’s team had drawn their previous two league matches 0-0 – against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. They were desperate for something here and when Patrick Dorgu put Manchester United 2-1 up with a scorching drive early in the second half, they would have taken anything. They would end with nothing – apart from a thumping headache. Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with vital victory at Brentford

Brentford 0-2 Nottingham Forest: The visitors restored their five-point cushion over 18th-placed West Ham with a shock win

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55 h. ago Forest boss Sean Dyche ‘buzzing’ for Taiwo Awoniyi after goal at Brentford

It was Awoniyi’s first goal since he underwent emergency abdominal surgery after colliding with a post against Leicester in May.

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56 h. ago Igor Jesus and Awoniyi sink Brentford to ease Forest away from relegation danger

Nottingham Forest finished their rollercoaster week on the up, with three away points against Brentford restoring their five-point buffer from the relegation zone.Mouthwatering goals from Forest’s maligned strikers, first Igor Jesus with a blaster then a solo effort from Taiwo Awoniyi, put memories of fan displeasure after defeat in the Europa League behind Sean Dyche and his team and confirmed four league points in eight days after their Arsenal draw. Awoniyi’s goal in particular was a welcome milestone, his first since being placed in an induced coma after he collided with a post at the end of last season. Continue reading...

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56 h. ago Nottingham Forest boost survival hopes with victory at Brentford

Forest restored their five-point cushion over 18th-placed West Ham.

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57 h. ago ‘Awful viewing’ – Fuming fans complain about alleged Sky Sports technical glitch during Premier League clash

SKY SPORTS viewers were left frustrated by a familiar audio issue during Brentford's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest. Much like rivals TNT Sports' coverage of the Ashes over December and January, Sky's broadcast was deemed to be out of sync. Fans complained online in their masses, claiming that the picture was miles ahead of...

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3 d. ago Fernandes and Bowen boost West Ham survival hopes in win over Sunderland

The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after their devastating defeat to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo masterminding the unlikeliest of escapes feels far from outlandish after seeing his side treat the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence.Sunderland were blown away by three goals inside the first 43 minutes. They looked stunned by West Ham’s intensity and quality in attack. Jarrod Bowen was outstanding, Crysencio Summerville scored for the third time in as many games and the brilliance of Mateus Fernandes in midfield suggested that West Ham will be able to cope if they grant Lucas Paquetá his wish to join Flamengo. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Fernandes and Bowen boost West Ham survival push in win over Sunderland

The unfamiliar sensation coursing through West Ham is hope. Seemingly down and out after losing to Nottingham Forest earlier this month, the prospect of Nuno Espírito Santo pulling off the unlikeliest of escape acts no longer feels that outlandish now. There is life yet in West Ham, even if they still have a mountain to climb after treating the London Stadium to the rare sensation of a performance full of craft, desire and tactical intelligence.Sunderland were blown away by three goals inside the first 43 minutes. It is rare for visitors to this ground to lose their composure but this was a day to forget for Régis Le Bris’s side. They were awful during the first half, folding as Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville ripped them apart on the flanks, and it summed up Sunderland’s afternoon when the closing stages of West Ham’s third consecutive win in all competitions were held up by the injured Granit Xhaka getting embroiled in a row with home fans sitting behind the away bench. Con...

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4 d. ago Brentford vs Nottingham Forest preview, team news and prediction

Nottingham Forest will be looking to bounce back immediately after a disappointing turn of events in Braga saw them lose in the Europa League

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4 d. ago Spurs in Robertson talks, Villa close on Abraham, Nwaneri joins Marseille on loan: football news – live

⚽ The latest football news heading into the weekend⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DavidThis weekend’s Premier League games are the reverse fixtures of the season openers, back in sun-soaked August. Looking back, the most jarring result was Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford, with the teams taking very different trajectories since then.“It was certainly a tough day for us all, but it is pretty obvious to see the development that we have made in the months since that, and I am delighted with the progress we have made,” Brentford manager Keith Andrews said yesterday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Chelsea: Sean Dyche responds to Douglas Luiz links as Blues weigh up loan hijack

Brazilian could move to Stamford Bridge as injury cover

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4 d. ago Spurs in talks for Robertson, Villa close on Abraham return: football news – live

⚽ The latest football news heading into the weekend⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DavidThis weekend’s Premier League games are the reverse fixtures of the season openers, back in sun-soaked August. Looking back, the most jarring result was Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford, with the teams taking very different trajectories since then.“It was certainly a tough day for us all, but it is pretty obvious to see the development that we have made in the months since that, and I am delighted with the progress we have made,” Brentford manager Keith Andrews said yesterday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Spurs in talks for Robertson, Emery shrugs off Tielemans row, and more: football – live

⚽ The latest football news heading into the weekend⚽ Premier League: 10 things to look out for | Mail DominicThis weekend’s Premier League games are the reverse fixtures of the season openers, back in sun-soaked August. Looking back, the most jarring result was Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford, with the teams taking very different trajectories since then.“It was certainly a tough day for us all, but it is pretty obvious to see the development that we have made in the months since that, and I am delighted with the progress we have made,” Brentford manager Keith Andrews said yesterday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Transfer storylines to follow in the last 10 days of the January window

Fulham, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool could be making moves before the window closesBy WhoScoredShock: Chelsea have been linked with another young player. This time it is the Rennes centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, who would offer something the team is lacking. Continue reading...

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