Man City legend ALEX WILLIAMS on becoming the top flight’s first black goalkeeper in the 1980s, dealing with Nazi salutes and being pelted with bananas – and why he’s dedicated his life to the Citizens Alex Williams was the first black goalkeeper to regularly play in Division One Now he is the beaming face of Manchester City’s charity, City in the Community Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Brentford avoided becoming Newport’s latest cup victims as they won 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at Rodney Parade. Adam Lewis hit a post with Newport’s first effort, before Nathan Wood and Bryn Morris both saw theirs

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Ryan Christie came off the bench to steer Bournemouth past Swansea and into the third round of the Carabao Cup, just as penalties were looming. The Scotland international turned the ball into the far corner in the first

Emile Smith Rowe could make Chelsea transfer after failing to meet Mikel Arteta demand Chelsea will need to submit an ‘immoral offer’ if they wish to sign Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong before Friday’s transfer deadline, according to reports. The Blues have already welcomed 10 new faces this summer but Mauricio Pochettino is still believed to be keen on making further signings. Frimpong has been linked with a move to

Arsenal could reportedly allow Emile Smith Rowe to leave the club before Transfer Deadline Day as the youngster has fallen away from the first team. Smith Rowe was one of the Gunners' most promising talents, but he hasn't featured in any three of Arsenal's Premier League fixtures this season. And Mikel Arteta only granted the Englishman three minutes as the Gunners beat Manchester City on penalties in the Community Shield

Man United submit £2.5m loan bid for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella with Erik ten Hag scrambling for cover at left-back after injuries to Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia Manchester United submit £2.5m loan bid for Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella  United turn to Spaniard as they look for back-up for injured left-back Luke Shaw   Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And what about Man United ‘diving’?: Listen to It’s

Rio Ferdinand backs Jason Tindall after Newcastle assistant hushed Jurgen Klopp during their defeat to Liverpool and says he is ‘here for’ his passionate displays – insisting it ‘takes the spotlight’ off boss Eddie Howe Rio Ferdinand has no issues with Jason Tindall’s behaviour on the touchline  The Newcastle number two was seen shushing Jurgen Klopp in Sunday’s clash  Would Mohamed Salah ‘do the dirty’ on Liverpool by leaving? And

Arsenal have turned down Chelsea’s first approach to sign Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Chelsea are looking to bolster Mauricio Pochettino’s squad with another attacking option and Smith Rowe has emerged as a candidate for a late move to Stamford Bridge. It’s understood that Arsenal are open to selling the 23-year-old, who has not featured in any of their three Premier League games so

There have been yet more twists in the controversy that surrounds Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales, with fresh footage from the Women’s World Cup final disapproving claims Jenni Hermoso lifted him up. At a heated assembly meeting on Friday, the 46-year-old football chief repeatedly refused to resign over his forced kiss on Hermoso and even described it as a ‘simple peck’. Shortly afterwards, the Spanish FA then claimed it

Chelsea are open to a swap deal involving Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports. The Blues are claimed to have seen an opening offer for the attacking midfielder rejected by their London rivals. Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is keen to strengthen in attack before Friday’s 11pm deadline. Smith Rowe is one of several players linked with a move to Stamford Bridge. The England international has fallen out of favour at