After a poor showing against Brentford, Virgil van Dijk now faces a spell out injured.
The Magpies seized the initiative in their Carabao Cup semi-final with Southampton thanks to Tuesday evening's 1-0 first-leg success at St Mary's. Howe endured repeated heartache as a defender with Bournemouth in the late 1990s and early 2000s as the club persistently missed out on a play-off spot in the fourth tier. The 45-year-old admits those experiences have had a lasting effect and will prevent him from taking anything for granted going into next week's decisive home leg.
Reading manager was a one-man wrecking crew in his Manchester United pomp but his legacy there is complicated
After a good start as Ajax boss, Alfred Schreuder has paid the price for a run of form that has seen the Dutch giants drop to fifth place.
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Ben Stokes was amazed by Chris Woakes’ bowling and Oleksandr Usyk had a message for Tyson Fury.
Napoli head into Sunday's meeting against Roma with a healthy lead at the top of Serie A, and Jose Mourinho cannot see them being caught.
A respected BILD journalist reckons an imminent deal will be "good news" for Man Utd who'll soon have a chance to sign a Spain international at Barcelona and Real Madrid's expense
Klopp appeared to confirm Liverpool are open to cashing in on a squad player whose future is hanging in the balance, and stressed he'll be "careful" despite a a deal for a hugely promising talent crossing the line
Are the sport's two biggest players set for a season long battle behind the scenes?
A 14-year-old Gwent boy beat Kyren Wilson in the snooker shoot-out.
The Derby boss was part of Rotherham’s team when they knocked out the Hammers 20 years ago.
Thiago Motta responded to reports that striker Marko Arnautovic is wanted by Premier League outfit Everton.
Arsenal legend Ian Wright believes former Gunners target Mykhaylo Mudryk joined Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk "for money".
Planet Rugby picks out five key games that we believe could have a significant say in what happens in this year's Six Nations Championship.
Mike Krack claims Aston Martin's title "ambitions are credible" unlike some of their rivals' plans.
Nick Sirianni said a higher amount of quality quarterbacks is 'great for the league' and 'much more exciting'
Liverpool could complete a game-changing midfield capture in 2023 after one of Europe's biggest clubs were handed bad news over a new contract
Three match referees and 10 umpires will form the 13-strong team.
Ahead of Atletico Madrid's trip to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, Stats Perform remembers their duel in the 2013 showpiece.
Jurgen Klopp gave his support to Frank Lampard after he was sacked by Everton this week, says he'll be back.
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