Brendan Rodgers: Celtic too negative in their passing during loss at Kilmarnock

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers admitted his side were too negative in their passing in the second half at Rugby Park after Kilmarnock came from behind to win 2-1.Matt O’Riley netted from close range to earn Celtic a deserved half-time lead but Killie had missed two excellent chances and they created plenty more opportunities after the interval.They were eventually rewarded when Nat Phillips

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Kilmarnock stun Celtic with two late goals

Matty Kennedy scored a late winner as Kilmarnock inflicted a second defeat on Celtic this season.The Hoops started in dominant fashion in Ayrshire as they looked to avenge their Viaplay Cup loss and Matt O’Riley gave them a 33rd-minute lead with his ninth goal of the season from close range.However, Killie came very close either side of the goal and they were eventually rewarded for their im

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Mikel Arteta refuses to be drawn on VAR rulings as Arsenal slump to Villa defeat

Mikel Arteta was seemingly aiming to sidestep another Football Association charge as the Arsenal boss refused to be drawn on two contentious calls in their Premier League defeat at Aston Villa.John McGinn’s seventh-minute strike was enough to seal a 1-0 victory for the hosts, who are now just two points off top spot and have won a club-record 15 consecutive league games.The last time Villa f

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Aston Villa two points off top spot after John McGinn winner downs Arsenal

Aston Villa moved to within two points of the Premier League summit as they continued their outstanding home form with victory over Arsenal.The Gunners had led the table heading into the weekend but slipped to a 1-0 loss courtesy of captain John McGinn’s seventh-minute strike – with Villa extending their winning home league run to a club-record 15 games in the process.Arsenal twice had

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No desperation for Matt Bloomfield despite winless run

Matt Bloomfield understands fans’ frustration with his Wycombe side but insists they are not “desperate” for results.Taylor Perry’s brilliant long-range strike earned Shrewsbury a 1-0 win and left Wanderers winless in eight League One games.Bloomfield said: “I understand there will be criticism from the fans and rightly so because of the results. I’m in a result

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Shaun Maloney and Michael Skubala content as Wigan and Lincoln share points

Both Shaun Maloney and Michael Skubala agreed the goalless Sky Bet League One draw between Wigan and Lincoln was a fair result.It was the visitors who registered the only shot on target, through Ethan Hamilton in the first half, as defences reigned in miserable conditions at the DW Stadium.“It was a pretty even game really,” said Wigan boss Maloney.“I thought they were very good

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Mat Sadler says Walsall showed what a ‘fantastic’ team they are at Notts County

Walsall boss Mat Sadler was thrilled with his team’s display after his side came from a goal down to win 2-1 at promotion hopefuls Notts County.Oisin McEntee’s emphatic second-half brace cancelled out Aden Baldwin’s first goal of the campaign and ended the Saddlers’ six-game winless run. Sadler said: “We are a good team, a very good team playing against what I also t

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Man Utd not good enough to play at a high level consistently – Erik ten Hag

Exasperated Erik ten Hag admitted Manchester United are not good enough to play on a high level consistently after Bournemouth made history with their first-ever Old Trafford win.This has been a challenging second season in the dugout for the Dutchman, whose side collapsed in humiliating fashion just three days after impressively beating Chelsea.Star man Dominic Solanke put Bournemouth ahead after

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Valerein Ismael salutes substitutes after Watford earn late draw against Southampton

Watford manager Valerien Ismael praised the impact of his substitutes after two of them combined to earn his side a 1-1 injury-time draw against Southampton at Vicarage Road.With his side trailing to a Che Adams goal, Ismael sent on Vakoun Bayo and Rhys Healey and the pair combined to maintain Watford’s recent improved form.Ismael said: “The bench had a massive impact today. I’m

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Neill Collins hails ‘fantastic finish’ as Devante Cole helps Barnsley to victory

Barnsley head coach Neill Collins praised the “fantastic finish” of top scorer Devante Cole that helped his side on their way to a 3-1 League One victory at lowly Reading.Reading went in front in the fourth minute through Harvey Knibbs, with his ninth goal of the season, but Herbie Kane levelled before the break from a penalty.Cole gave Barnsley the lead 10 minutes from time with a pow

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