Aston Villa 1 – 0 Bologna

John McGinn’s early goal was enough for Aston Villa to pick up their first win of the season as they beat Bologna 1-0 at Villa Park. It has been an awkward start to the season for Unai Emery’s side and although they kicked off their Europa League campaign with three points, it was not without … Read more

Cole Palmer and Chelsea: Injuries, fatigue and form – what are the big issues and how are they best solved? | Football News

Enzo Maresca has tried to rubbish claims that Chelsea are not the same prospect without Cole Palmer. But it’s a difficult statement to substantiate. The numbers are tough to hide from. And the fact he was rushed back from a groin problem to play against Manchester United at the weekend, before being forced to withdraw … Read more

Women’s Rugby World Cup: Red Roses unchanged for final vs Canada at Twickenham as Ellie Kildunne passed fit | Rugby Union News

England head coach John Mitchell has named an unchanged squad for Saturday’s Women’s Rugby World Cup final against Canada, with star full-back Ellie Kildunne passed fit to play.  Having missed the quarter-final victory over Scotland, Kildunne (concussion) and loosehead prop Hannah Botterman (back spasm) returned last time weekend for England’s semi-final win over France, only … Read more

Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni suffers torn cruciate ligament and faces months on sidelines | Football News

Liverpool defender Giovanni Leoni faces months out with a torn cruciate ligament in his left knee, according to Sky in Italy. The centre-back suffered the injury making his Liverpool debut in last night’s Carabao Cup win over Southampton. Leoni was stretchered off in the 78th minute with his left knee strapped up, having impressed on … Read more

Women’s Rugby World Cup final: Red Roses on precipice of ‘life-changing’ moment in front of record crowd | Rugby Union News

England defence coach Sarah Hunter knows how special winning a Rugby World Cup can be and she will be doing everything she can so that the Red Roses experience that ” life-changing” moment. England face Canada in the final at a sold-out Allianz Stadium, Twickenham in the Women’s Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, an … Read more

Dundee Utd 2 – 0 Aberdeen

Dundee United moved up to third in the Scottish Premiership and heaped major pressure on Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin with a 2-0 win over the Dons at Tannadice. Goals either side of half-time from Ivan Dolcek and Bert Esselink left Aberdeen rooted to the bottom of the table without a goal in five matches. Thelin … Read more