Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team are improving "little by little" after their 4-1 comeback win against Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday.Madrid failed to score in the first half at the Santiago Bernabeu -- they've only scored one first-half goal all season -- and went behind to a Thibaut Courtois own goal not long after the interval.The introduction of Vinícius Júnior -- who

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka could yet return to Swiss football.The former Arsenal captain is in his second season at Bayer.And his brother, Taulant Xhaka, said a return to former club FC Basel could be on. He told Blick: "It could work. There is a plan. I won't say any more."I, too, would like to complete the coaching training course like my brother. The idea would be that Granit wou

Barcelona to compete with Man Utd for Atalanta's EdersonBarcelona have joined the race alongside Manchester United, Newcastle United and Juventus to sign Atalanta's midfield star Ederson, according to TNT Sports Brasil.The 25-year-old Brazil international, who predominantly plays as a defensive midfielder, is a mainstay in the Serie A side's lineup and played an important role in the Italians winn

A lethal second-half attacking display saw Walsall continue their strong start to the season with a 2-0 victory at Salford.A quick-fire double after the break from Nathan Lowe and Charlie Lakin ensured the Saddlers’ fifth win in seven league games.Walsall had the better of the opportunities in an open first half, with Harry Williams glancing his header just wide from a corner after seven min

Birmingham recorded their fifth straight win as they coasted to a 2-0 triumph at Rotherham.The big-spending Blues won the battle of last season’s Sky Bet Championship teams thanks to two first-half goals.Birmingham took a 14th-minute lead when Tomoki Iwata seized on a blocked shot from Jay Stansfield and lashed into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.They doubled their lead in the 22

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook spoke of his frustration with the “fans’ reaction” during the 1-1 draw at home to Cheltenham.The Spireites took the lead when Dilan Markanday scored in the 27th minute before Cheltenham’s Arkell Jude-Boyd equalised after 57 minutes.Cook said he was “frustrated by the fans’ reaction”, adding: “We’ve got lads making

Chelsea’s co-owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali put aside their reported spat over ownership of the club to visit Enzo Maresca and his players following their 3-0 win over West Ham, as the head coach insisted both men were “all happy” with a comprehensive victory full of style and energy.The pair congratulated the team together inside the dressing room at the London Stadium af

Regis Le Bris hailed teenager Chris Rigg after seeing him fire Sunderland to derby victory over Middlesbrough.The 17-year-old’s audacious back-heeled finish sealed a 1-0 win for Le Bris’ young team at the Stadium of Light and further enhanced his blossoming reputation.Asked if it was easy to forget how young Rigg is, the Sunderland boss said: “I don’t think that age is a pr

Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup felt his side played their best football since his summer arrival in the emphatic 4-1 win over Watford at Carrow Road.Callum Doyle gave Norwich an early lead and Borja Sainz restored their advantage on the stroke of half-time after Ryan Andrews had equalised for the Hornets.Marcelino Nunez made it a two-goal cushion before substitute Ben Chrisene provided th

Millwall boss Neil Harris was determined to adopt a positive attitude after his side had to settle for a 1-1 draw at QPR.Michael Frey equalised for Rangers five minutes before half-time after Duncan Watmore had opened the scoring.The Lions were the better team yet were unable to find a second goal.But Harris said: “Glass half-full; a dominant display, really good with the ball and created nu