Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is set to be axed this weekend, according to The Sun.

Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk is set to complete the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Alex Teixeira.

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has urged manager Rafa Benitez to make a move for Ruud van Nistelrooy in the January transfer window.

Luis Figo is convinced that Italian giants Inter Milan can manage to beat Chelsea in the Champions League.

Liverpool ace Jamie Carragher has admitted he would like to emulate Ryan Giggs and play into his mid-30s.

Birmingham are stepping up their efforts to sign Schalke striker Kevin Kuranyi, according to the Mirror.

Manchester City have confirmed the sacking of manager Mark Hughes, and announced the appointment of Roberto Mancini as his replacement.

Sunderland ace Anton Ferdinand believes team-mate Darren Bent deserves to be included in England's World Cup squad.

Fulham thumped Manchester United 3-0 at Craven Cottage on Saturday, while Manchester City beat Sunderland 4-3 in a Premier League thriller.

Swansea moved up to fifth in the Championship table with a 2-0 victory at Sheffield Wednesday, while Paul Hart started life at QPR with a draw.

Kenny Miller struck his second SPL double in five days as Rangers thrashed Motherwell 6-1 on Saturday, while Hibernian won 2-0 at Aberdeen.

Liverpool's Premier League fortunes hit a new low on Saturday with a 2-0 loss at struggling Portsmouth in which Javier Mascherano was sent off.

Rochdale extended their lead to seven points at the top of League Two with a 4-0 win over Shrewsbury Town at Spotland on Saturday.

Leeds remain top of League One after beating Southampton 1-0, while Norwich remain hot on the heels of Charlton after beating Huddersfield 3-0.

Rafael Benitez offered an odd response to Liverpool's defeat at Portsmouth by repeating six times that referee Lee Mason had a "perfect" game.

Rafael Benitez believes the dismissal of Javier Mascherano signalled the beginning of the end for Liverpool in their 2-0 loss at Portsmouth.

Dundee United manager Craig Levein admits the boredom factor might deter him from taking the Scotland job as he prepares to discuss the role.

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton insists striker Andy Carroll will not be leaving St James' Park in January, despite interest from Stoke City.

Bristol Rovers midfielder David Pipe has been charged with wounding following an alleged attack which left a man with a fractured skull.

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora has questioned a section of the Craven Cottage club's fans after receiving abuse from the terraces.