Brighton remain adamant on De Zerbi's release clauseBarcelona's pursuit of Roberto De Zerbi as their next coach has hit a stone wall due to Brighton & Hove Albion's steadfast stance on his €15m release clause, reports Diario Sport.De Zerbi, a frontrunner to succeed Xavi Hernández at Barcelona, has a contract until 2026 stipulating the compensation package if he moves to another club

Daniel Farke refused to lament his lacklustre Leeds side after the chance of a club-record 10 successive league wins was ended with a 1-1 draw in a West Yorkshire derby with 10-man Huddersfield.The promotion-chasing Whites had enjoyed a perfect league start to 2024, but had to come from behind to rescue a point.Substitute Michal Helik, the Terriers’ unlikely top scorer, put the hosts ahead b

Promotion-chasing Leeds saw their bid for a club record 10 successive league wins ended as they were held to a 1-1 draw at 10-man Huddersfield.Defender Michal Helik put the hosts ahead before captain Jonathan Hogg was sent off.The returning Patrick Bamford levelled, but the visitors saw their perfect league record in 2024 ended as they were forced to settle for a point.Daniel Farke’s side fa

Ronan Curtis scored a sensational stoppage-time winner as AFC Wimbledon dented MK Dons’ automatic promotion hopes with a 1-0 victory against their bitter rivals at Plough Lane.Referee Charles Breakspear showed Michael Kelly a yellow card in the fifth minute, but Wimbledon fans wanted a straight red after the goalkeeper appeared to foul Omar Bugiel on the edge of the penalty area.James Tilley

Cardiff completed a Severnside derby double over Bristol City by winning 1-0 at Ashton Gate.Perry Ng’s 66th-minute header gave Cardiff back-to-back victories after going four without a win and took them above Bristol City in the Championship table.Both teams kicked off knowing they were in need of a strong late-season flourish to force their way into the play-off picture.There was little to

Alfie Rutherford scored twice as relegation-threatened Dorking boosted their Vanarama National League survival hopes by stunning runaway leaders Chesterfield with a thumping 4-1 win at Meadowbank.Daniel Pybus bobbled home from just inside the 18-yard box to give Wanderers a ninth-minute lead before Rutherford’s angled drive into the bottom left corner doubled the advantage.Ash Palmer halved

Pep Guardiola feels having four clear days ahead of a Manchester derby is a “dream” at this stage of the season.Guardiola’s Manchester City host arch-rivals United at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in what could be a key match in their bid to win a fourth successive Premier League crown.It is a crucial month for City with games against title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal to come, as

Carlos Corberan recognised the significance of West Brom’s win over Coventry as they moved seven points clear of the play-off chasing pack.Mikey Johnston’s stunning strike handed Albion an early lead before Grady Diangana put them two up at the break.Coventry came back and Haji Wright halved the deficit from the spot but despite late pressure Albion held out for a key three points to s

West Brom moved seven points clear of the Sky Bet Championship play-off chasing pack thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over top-six rivals Coventry.Celtic loan star Mikey Johnston scored another wonder goal to hand Albion an early lead before Grady Diangana doubled their advantage.Substitute Haji Wright scored from the penalty spot for Coventry, but it was West Brom who took the spoils to strength their

Bottom side Arbroath came from two goals down to beat Raith 3-2 and prevent them from going top of the cinch Championship.Rovers looked to be cruising after goals from Zak Rudden – a stunning finish with the outside of his boot from 20 yards – and Josh Mullin put them 2-0 up.But substitute Jay Bird pulled one back for Arbroath just after the hour with a fine turn and shot.Arbroath drew