The Cottagers’ club-record signing provided the attacking impetus the side has been crying out for

Arsenal were the best team in the country in 1998 but needed a replay and penalties to beat second-tier Port ValeBy That 1980s Sports BlogAs Arsenal prepare to take on Port Vale in the League Cup third round on Wednesday night, fans making their way from London to Stoke-on-Trent will be hoping history can repeat itself. Twenty-seven years ago Arsenal …

Competition has complicated format and lack of identity, but does offer opportunity for WSL2 teams to play moreThe Women’s League Cup group stage kicks off on Wednesday with 10 matches between Women’s Super League and Women’s Super League 2 teams and minimal fanfare. It is a tournament that has lost its way a little, lacking a strong identity, …

Lifelong Newcastle fan who made his way up to be a goalscoring Bradford hero can fulfil a dream in the Carabao Cup after returning from an ACL injuryThere was euphoria from all associated with Bradford City last month when the League One leaders were handed a Carabao Cup third-round tie at the holders, Newcastle United. But there was one man in particular …

Plus: has a Guardiola team had lower possession stats than against Arsenal? And give it up for Xavier GravelaineMail us with your questions and answers“On 13 September, Andrew Tod scored a hat-trick for Dunfermline v Arbroath,” notes Ian Golightly. “His father, Andy Tod, scored a hat-trick for Dunfermline v Dundee on 1 January 2005. Are there any other …

Steve Stone, Ian Woan, Mark Crossley, Jason Lee and co reminisce about Forest’s 1995-96 Uefa Cup campaignWe beat Malmö in the first round, which brought back good memories of beating them to win the [1978‑79] European Cup. We were 2-0 down at half-time against Bayern in the second leg of the quarter-final, 4-1 on aggregate, and I looked at the players …

Defending champions Bath are favourites to retain their title but Saracens will be boosted by Owen Farrell’s returnThe Breakdown: Prem rebrand aims to turn headsThere have been six different title winners in as many seasons but the defending champions are favourites to buck that trend. In Johan van Graan Bath have a relentlessly process-driven coach, not …

Gunners face League One opposition in third-round clash

Highlights of the LALIGA match between Levante and Real Madrid.

Nico Carrillo and Jacob Smith, two of the best strikers on the UK fight scene, return to ONE Championship action on November 8, live on Sky Sports.

Flashback to February and Wakefield Trinity were preparing to be the new team back in Super League. Many wrote them off as not having the credentials to compete. Fast forward to September and they are in the play-offs.

Spain midfielder Gavi is expected to miss four to five months after surgery on a knee injury suffered in training.

Thomas Frank set to make sweeping changes for third-round tie

James Trafford sealed a dream return to Manchester City in the summer, but will the English goalkeeper now be questioning his decision after the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma?

Max Dowman in contention to start as Mikel Arteta prepares to make changes for third-round clash against League One side

Ekitike picked up a second yellow for taking his shirt off while celebrating his winner against Southampton.

Spurs face League One opposition in third-round clash