Sport news

• Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp urges fans to 'stay cool' and keep nerve

  31-01-2017 23:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need to "stay cool" and hold their nerve after a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea ended a three-game losing streak.
  
  Read more

• Arsenal 1-2 Watford: Arsene Wenger - Gunners 'mentally not ready'

  31-01-2017 23:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side were "not mentally ready" after the Gunners conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes of their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Watford.
  
  Read more

• Derby move into Championship play-off places

  31-01-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND-UP Reading's John Swift scored the crucial goal after 77 minutes at St Andrew's to move Jaap Stam’s impressive side to within three points of second-placed Newcastle
  
  Read more

• Arsenal are crying out for Santi Cazorla

  31-01-2017 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER TODD AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Arsene Wenger hailed his strength in depth up front this week — but his team have an all-too-familiar soft centre, and it showed against the Hornets.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Hull sign Villarreal's N'Diaye on loan

  31-01-2017 23:47
  LONDON (Reuters) - Relegation-threatened Hull City have signed Villarreal midfielder Alfred N'Diaye on loan, the Premier League's bottom club said on Tuesday. The Senegal international is no stranger to the Premier League having played for Sunderland in 2013 before moving to Spain and signing for Real Betis. He made nearly 100 appearances for Betis before moving to Villarreal last summer. Hull, who face Manchester United on Wednesday, said the move was subject to international clearance. (Report
  
  Read more

• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Wednesday, February 1

  31-01-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wedneday's meetings at Kempton, Leicester, Hereford and Newcastle.
  
  Read more

• Chelsea finish stronger as Liverpool FC take right step

  31-01-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT ANFIELD: At the end the wave was blue, not red. The momentum was with the away side, the flow moving inexorably to the Liverpool goal. It was telling, that.
  
  Read more

• Man City news: Pep Guardiola admits tactical errors

  31-01-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  City stormed the opening six weeks of the campaign, winning 10 straight matches with the swagger Guardiola was appointed for, with the new boss declaring his team had cracked it.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Mark Halsey believes Scudamore is behind 5Live axing

  31-01-2017 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE: Halsey, who is struggling to find work in football since his retirement from refereeing, believes Scudamore's broadside is behind the Beeb dropping him from a booked appearance.
  
  Read more

• Middlesbrough 1-1 West Brom: Negredo penalty salvages draw

  31-01-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM:Middlesbrough failed to secure a much-needed win as Alvaro Negredo's 17th minute penalty cancelled out James Morrison's opener.
  
  Read more

• Bruised Kruis hits Maro plan: Itoje switch to 6 in doubt

  31-01-2017 23:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY: Maro Itoje is destined to switch to England’s back row for the RBS 6 Nations opener against France unless the selection ploy is wrecked by an 11th-hour injury scare for George Kruis.
  
  Read more

• Southampton complete £17m Manolo Gabbiadini transfer

  31-01-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manolo Gabbiadini's long expected move to the Premier League is finally complete. The former Napoli man, who has six caps for Italy, bolsters Claude Puel's options up front.
  
  Read more

• Jordan Ayew swaps Aston Villa for Swansea

  31-01-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ayew, on Ghana duty for the African Nations Cup in Gabon, has signed a contract until 2020. Villa are reported to have also banked £5million in the deal which ends Ayew's 18-month stay in the Midlands.
  
  Read more

• Southampton sign Italy forward Gabbiadini from Napoli

  31-01-2017 23:32
  Italy striker Manolo Gabbiadini has joined Southampton from Serie A side Napoli after signing a four-and-a-half-year deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. No fee was given for the transfer but media reports indicated Saints had paid 14 million pounds for the player who has struggled to hold down a first team place in Italy. "At the age of 25, we believe Manolo can play an important part in the remainder of the season, while still having his best years ahead of him," said Les Reed, South
  
  Read more

• Ron Hill's incredible running streak ends after 52 years

  31-01-2017 23:30
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Former British marathon great Ron Hill has been forced to end his amazing streak of running every day for more than 52 years after the 78-year-old suffered chest pains and decided not to risk it. Hill, the former Commonwealth and European champion who was once the world's top marathon man, felt ill during his daily run on Saturday and so on Sunday had to opt out for the first time after 19,032 consecutive days of running. "I was in such pain and I thought 'no
  
  Read more

• Pep Guardiola praises young Manchester City trio but wants improvement

  31-01-2017 23:30
  
  • Sané, Sterling and Jesus are future of the club, says manager
  • City aim to repeat FA Cup victory at West Ham on WednesdayPep Guardiola has identified Leroy Sané, Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling as Manchester City’s exciting young forward line of the future but warned all of them they must deliver now.Sterling was at the club when Guardiola took over in the summer, while Sané and Jesus are his signings. Sterling is 22, Sané 21, Jesus 19 and Guardio
  
  Read more

• Lazio end Inter's winning run to reach Coppa semi-finals

  31-01-2017 23:29
  Inter Milan's run of nine successive wins in all competitions ended when they lost 2-1 at home to Lazio in their Italian Cup quarter-final on Tuesday. Lazio lost 3-0 to the same opponents in Serie A little more than a month ago and had an early let-off when Inter, who controlled the early exchanges, hit the post with a long-range shot from Geoffrey Kondogbia. Lucas Biglia added Lazio's second from a penalty in the 56th minute after Inter defender Miranda fouled Ciro Immobile and was sent off.
  
  Read more

• Faletau faces race to be fit for England showdown

  31-01-2017 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON: Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau faces a fitness battle for next week’s showdown with England in Cardiff after being ruled out of Sunday’s RBS Six Nations opener against Italy.
  
  Read more

• Crystal Palace complete Luka Milivojevic transfer

  31-01-2017 23:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace has completed the signing of star Olympiacos midfielder Luka Milivojevic. The Serbian Serbia and has proved to be an integral player for Olympiacos this campaign.
  
  Read more

• Transfer deadline day: Mamadou Sakho set to join Crystal Palace on loan – live!

  31-01-2017 23:25
  
  Transfer interactive – all the moves involving Europe’s top leagues
  Celtic hold the aces with Moussa Dembélé but is £30m a fair price?And you can email Marcus or tweet m_christenson 10.23pm GMTMamadou Sakho set to join Crystal Palace on loan, but the deal is not yet completed.10.17pm GMTDone deal! Hull sign ANOTHER player | We are delighted to announce the loan signing of Alfred N'Diaye from @VillarrealCF, subject to international clearance #WelcomeAlfred pic.twit
  
  Read more

• Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea - FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED

  31-01-2017 23:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's DOMINIC KING reflects on another positive night for Chelsea in the title race as Liverpool showed battling qualities to bring a halt to three home straight home defeats.
  
  Read more

• Milivojevic joins Crystal Palace from Olympiakos

  31-01-2017 23:16
  LONDON (Reuters) - Crystal Palace have completed the signing of Serbian international midfielder Luka Milivojevic from Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus for an undisclosed fee, they said on Tuesday. Relegation-threatened Palace said the 25-year-old had signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the Premier League club. "I am delighted to bring Luka to the club. He has experience in UEFA Champions League and International football and will add a new dimension to our midfield," manager Sam Allardyce tol
  
  Read more

• Goal-shy Middlesbrough grab 1-1 draw with West Brom

  31-01-2017 23:13
  Alvaro Negredo's penalty helped Middlesbrough battle back to earn a 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion but once again Boro struggled in front of goal at the Riverside as their winless streak stretched to six league games. On a rainy night, James Morrison thumped a low shot past Victor Valdes to put West Brom ahead after just six minutes, but Negredo equalised 11 minutes later from the penalty spot after being brought down clumsily by Gareth McAuley.
  
  Read more

• Victory for Allardyce at last as Palace win at Bournemouth

  31-01-2017 23:12
  Reuters - Sam Allardyce finally tasted victory in his sixth league match as Crystal Palace manager as his team took a step towards safety with a 2-0 win at Bournemouth. Scott Dann put Palace in front a minute after halftime after Damien Delaney had flicked on Jason Puncheon's cross. After withstanding intense second-half pressure from Bournemouth, Christian Benteke made sure of all three points when he headed in a cross from substitute Andros Townsend. ...
  
  Read more

• Arsenal title bid rocked by shock Watford triumph

  31-01-2017 23:08
  Arsenal's title hopes suffered a grievous blow with a shock 2-1 defeat at home to struggling Watford on Tuesday in their first Premier League loss at the Emirates Stadium since the opening weekend of the season. Manager Arsene Wenger, serving the second of a four-match touchline ban after his recent sending off, watched gloomily from the stands as Watford struck twice through a Younes Kaboul deflected free kick and a Troy Deeney tap-in after 13 minutes. ...
  
  Read more

• Sigurdsson steers Swansea to victory over Saints

  31-01-2017 23:07
  Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a second-half winner as Swansea savoured a 2-1 home victory over Southampton on Tuesday that kept the Welsh side two points clear of the drop zone. The Iceland international struck in the 70th minute with a left-footed shot to restore the home side's advantage after Shane Long had equalised from close range in the 57th. Centre-back Alfie Mawson had headed Swansea in front in the 38th minute off a Sigurdsson cross following a corner.
  
  Read more

• Aitor Karanka left frustrated as Middlesbrough and West Brom share points

  31-01-2017 23:06
  
  During a week in which Aitor Karanka made his feelings about Middlesbrough’s transfer activity clear, this all too familiar performance will not have changed his train of thought. Boro demonstrated a steady defence, competent midfield but the kind of anodyne attack that can cause a team to slide steadily towards the trap.This was perhaps a fair result although West Bromwich Albion were far the more dangerous attacking proposition. James Morrison gave them the lead and Boro equalised throug
  
  Read more

• Trump policies cloud potential U.S. World Cup bid

  31-01-2017 23:05
  President Donald Trump's controversial immigration policies could hurt an expected U.S. bid to host the 2026 World Cup although plenty of time remains for concerns to ease before the decision by world soccer's governing body FIFA. The United States hosted the World Cup in 1994 and is viewed as the favourite to host the 2026 tournament since the 2018 and 2022 finals were awarded to Russia and Qatar, respectively. FIFA has said that neither Europe nor Asia will be able to bid for 2026, leaving the
  
  Read more

• Victor Wanyama wastes rare chance as Sunderland frustrate Tottenham

  31-01-2017 23:00
  
  As a masterclass in how to stop Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland’s performance proved near faultless but, textbook as David Moyes’s spoiling tactics undoubtedly were, the upshot was mutual frustration.If Mauricio Pochettino could not betray his disappointment at a draw which leaves his Tottenham Hotspur side representing a receding title threat in Chelsea’s rear view mirror, the Wearsiders really need wins if they are to stand a realistic chance of staying in the Premier League. C
  
  Read more

• Sam Vokes pounces late as buoyant Burnley beat Leicester City

  31-01-2017 23:00
  
  Leicester City’s wait for a first away win of the season goes on, and as if conceding the only goal of the game three minutes from the end was not bad enough the visitors were annoyed by the manner of Sam Vokes’ winner, after the Burnley substitute appeared to control the ball with his hand before smashing it into the roof of the net.The Premier League’s defending champions could have few other complaints, they are simply not producing enough going forward to hurt opponents as
  
  Read more

• Liverpool’s Simon Mignolet saves penalty to gain point against Chelsea

  31-01-2017 22:59
  
  At the final whistle, there could be no doubt which set of players should be the more satisfied. Liverpool had ended their run of defeats, sparing themselves the possibility of a fourth successive loss at Anfield for the first time since 1923, but at this stage of the season they will also be acutely aware this was a match they probably had to win if they are to have any realistic chance of catching and overhauling Chelsea at the top of the table.On that basis, Antonio Conte’s men will ref
  
  Read more

• Troy Deeney scores Watford winner as Arsenal title hopes fade

  31-01-2017 22:54
  
  As he serves his touchline ban, Arsène Wenger has commented upon his improved vantage point from in the stands. The panoramic, according to the Arsenal manager, affords him a “better view of things” even if “you feel more powerless than usual”.On a tumultuous night, when the rain tumbled down from the first whistle, Wenger watched his team’s Premier League title hopes suffer a body blow and the feeling left him numb. It was an occasion when Arsenal fans had o
  
  Read more

• Gylfi Sigurdsson sinks Southampton and keeps Swansea looking up

  31-01-2017 22:51
  
  It is amazing what a shot of confidence can do for a team. Seemingly resigned to relegation at the end of December, Swansea City signed off January with a third victory in four Premier League matches to continue their upward momentum under Paul Clement and give their survival chances another huge boost.Gylfi Sigurdsson proved once again why he is so invaluable to Swansea as he created the first goal, which Alfie Mawson headed in at the near post, and scored the second. Sigurdsson now has seven g
  
  Read more

• Spurs held to goalless draw by strugglers Sunderland

  31-01-2017 22:49
  Reuters - Tottenham Hotspur's title push suffered a setback as they were held to a goalless draw at Premier League relegation strugglers Sunderland on Tuesday. The draw moved Tottenham up to second on 47 points, above north London rivals Arsenal on goal difference, after Arsene Wenger's side suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat to Watford. Victor Wanyama missed a good chance to put Tottenham ahead in the second half when he failed to convert with a header after Son Heung-min had twisted and turned b
  
  Read more

• Dann and Benteke strike for Palace to seal crucial victory over Bournemouth

  31-01-2017 22:45
  
  Sam Allardyce celebrated his first league win as the Crystal Palace manager, with goals from Scott Dann and Christian Benteke securing a priceless three points against an under-par Bournemouth.Allardyce had said how he would be content with a bore draw on the south coast but his team defended magnificently to record their first win away from home since September. Continue reading...
  
  Read more

• Burnley sign Ireland's Brady for club record fee

  31-01-2017 22:42
  (Reuters) - Burnley made the most of transfer deadline day by bringing Ireland international Robbie Brady back to the Premier League for a club record fee on Tuesday after earlier signing fellow midfielder Ashley Westwood. Brady, 25, agreed a 3-1/2 year contract to move from Norwich City to Turf Moor, with the option of a further year. No transfer fee was given but Burnley said Brady cost more than their previous record outlay for his compatriot Jeff Hendrick last August.
  
  Read more

• Discovery and Sky reach deal in the UK, ending blackout risk

  31-01-2017 22:41
  (Reuters) - Discovery Communication Inc's UK unit on Tuesday said it had reached a new carriage deal with Sky Plc, ending an impasse over pricing that had risked a blackout of all Discovery channels from Sky's platform. Less than a week ago a representative for Sky said that the pay-TV company viewed the price expectations for the Discovery portfolio as unrealistic, saying Sky had overpaid Discovery for years. "The deal has been concluded on the right terms after Discovery accepted the proposal
  
  Read more

• England's Itoje set for flanker role against France

  31-01-2017 22:40
  By Mitch Phillips LONDON (Reuters) - Maro Itoje looks set to step into England's blindside flanker void after being named on Tuesday alongside three locks in a 25-man squad for their Six Nations opener against France at Twickenham on Saturday. With Chris Robshaw missing the entire tournament with a shoulder injury, lock Itoje was widely tipped to take the number six shirt. Itoje, who missed the autumn internationals with a broken hand, has played in the back row for Saracens and England previous
  
  Read more

• Yeovil 2-1 Plymouth: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yeovil get back to winning ways against promotion-chasing PlymouthYeovil won their first Sky Bet League Two match in nine with a 2-1 victo
  
  Read more

• Swansea 2-1 Southampton: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Gylfi Sigurdsson the hero again as Swansea beat SouthamptonSwansea recorded back-to-back wins for the first time this season as Gylfi Sigu
  
  Read more

• Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham Hotspur: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Black Cats get the point as out-of-sorts Tottenham draw a blank on WearsideSunderland boss David Moyes was given some respite at the end o
  
  Read more

• Middlesbrough 1-1 West Brom: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Middlesbrough pick up welcome point against West BromMiddlesbrough's winless run in the Premier League continued although they claimed wha
  
  Read more

• Luton 2-3 Cheltenham: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Strugglers Cheltenham beat promotion hopefuls LutonStruggling Cheltenham produced a superb and unexpected 3-2 win at promotion-chasing Lut
  
  Read more

• Ipswich 0-3 Derby: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Three and easy for Derby at IpswichDerby underlined their Premier League credentials with a stunning first-half performance in their 3-0 w
  
  Read more

• Hamilton 3-0 Inverness CT: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Inverness slump to painful defeat at HamiltonInverness' relegation fears deepened as they lost 3-0 to Ladbrokes Premiership drop-zone riva
  
  Read more

• Exeter 4-2 Wycombe: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Exeter see off promotion rivals WycombeExeter's incredible rise up the Sky Bet League Two table continued with a well-earned 4-2 win over
  
  Read more

• Cardiff 2-0 Preston North End: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Kenneth Zohore's birthday goal steers Cardiff to victoryKenneth Zohore made it a birthday to remember after his sublime solo effort earned
  
  Read more

• Burnley 1-0 Leicester: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Late Sam Vokes goal continues Burnley's home run at expense of sorry LeicesterBurnley's run of home victories continued as a controversial
  
  Read more

• Bristol City 2-2 Sheff Wed: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Tammy Abraham ends dismal Bristol City run as they draw with Sheffield WednesdayTammy Abraham ended Bristol City's run of eight successive
  
  Read more

• Brentford 3-0 Aston Villa: Match Report

  31-01-2017 22:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lasse Vibe at the double as Brentford beat VillaBrentford cruised to their first-ever win over Aston Villa with a comprehensive 3-0 rout o
  
  Read more

Follow @SportUKnews on Twitter!