Reds pair in frame for February award

MATCH DETAILS United: Tullis-Joyce; Riviere (Naalsund 77), Le Tissier (c), Janssen, Sandberg (George 66); Zigiotti, Hinata, Toone; Park, Terland (Williams 82), Malard (Rolfo 66). Unused subs: Middleton-Patel, Rendell, Griffiths. Goals: Terland 8, 13, 62. Brann: Panengstuen; Stenevik (Kvamme 86), Authen, Tynnila (Bikelund 86), Lehtola; Haugland (c), Bogere (Peuhkurinen 46), Gaupset; Davidson (Zomers 86), Eikeland, Isaksen…

NEWCASTLE’S TEAM NEWS Magpies manager Eddie Howe has been ill and his press conference duties were conducted by his assistant Jason Tindall. However, he is expected to be well enough to be in the dugout on Sunday. Tindall revealed a boost for the hosts regarding Anthony Gordon, with the winger, who scored home and away…

MATCH DETAILS United: Bayindir; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw (Maguire 80); Dalot (Amad 55), Casemiro (Ugarte 65), Fernandes (c), Dorgu; Mbeumo, Mount (Sesko 65); Cunha. Subs not used: Heaton, Fredricson, Heaven, Mainoo, Zirkzee.  Booking: Dorgu. Arsenal: Raya; White (Timber 71), Saliba, Gabriel, Calafiori (Lewis-Skelly 72); Zubimendi, Rice (Merino 83), Odegaard; Saka, Gyokeres (Havertz 60), Martinelli (Madueke 60). Subs not used: Arrizabalaga,…

It’s been years since Manchester City threatened such an early exit from the Champions League. An unproductive league phase laden with capitulations was barely salvaged by a 3-1 victory over Club Brugge on the final matchday, with City’s lowly standing in the table setting up a play-off with the holders. Now, Pep Guardiola’s side must…

Portugal make the journey to Denmark for the first leg of their 2024/25 UEFA Nations League quarter-final tie on Thursday evening. The inaugural Nations League champions are seeking a second crown and their first piece of silverware under Roberto Martinez, who currently boasts a mightily impressive 77% win ratio since taking charge of the Euro…

A destructive first-half display helped Newcastle United edge past top-four rivals Nottingham Forest 4-3 in a pulsating clash at St James’ Park. The Magpies swiftly put the disappointment of conceding an early goal to returning Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi behind them, scoring four times in an electrifying 11-minute period. Lewis Miley levelled proceedings, firing home…