Emily Smith

Manchester United 1-0 Crystal Palace: Ralf Rangnick ‘very happy’ with performanceRalf Rangnick said his Manchester United side performed “better than expected” as he began his reign as interim manager with a narrow victory over Crystal Palace. A more energetic United display looked like going unrewarded against a dogged Crystal Palace outfit until midfielder Fred struck…

Bamford scored his first goal of the season for LeedsPatrick Bamford returned from injury to score a stoppage-time leveller off the bench for Leeds against Brentford at Elland Road. Tyler Roberts put the hosts in front at half-time but two goals either side of the hour from Shandon Baptiste and Sergi Canos almost secured a…

Marcel Brands joined Everton in 2018 after working at PSV EindhovenEverton’s director of football Marcel Brands is set to leave the club as owner Farhad Moshiri attempts to tackle the crisis surrounding the club. Brands, 59, joined Everton from PSV Eindhoven in May 2018 after earning a reputation as one of European football’s shrewdest operators.…

Chelsea saw off Arsenal in a dominant display in the delayed final to last season’s FA Cup to win their first domestic treble. Emma Hayes’ side, who also won the Women’s Super League title and League Cup last season, were deserved winners in front of 40,942 fans at Wembley on the 50th anniversary of the…

Lucas Moura has scored 18 Premier League goals since joining Tottenham from Paris St-Germain for £23m in January 2018Antonio Conte said Tottenham faced a season of “hard work” despite moving to within two points of a Champions League spot with a third successive Premier League win. An outstanding goal by Lucas Moura helped propel fast-improving…

Watford manager Claudio Ranieri says he is relieved to see the back of big teams after a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City following on from games against Manchester United and Chelsea. MATCH REPORT: Watford 1-3 Man City Watch highlights of all the Premier League action on Match of the Day from 22:20 GMT on BBC…

Pep Guardiola says Jack Grealish must be more clinical after he missed a number of chances in Manchester City’s dominant 3-1 win over Watford. MATCH REPORT: Watford 1-3 Man City Watch highlights of all the Premier League action on Match of the Day from 22:20 GMT on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport app.

Divock Origi has scored 10 of his 21 Premier League goals as a substitute”He is a legend. People will write books about him.” Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could barely contain his enthusiasm on Saturday while reflecting on the impact of “cult hero” Divock Origi, who had just come off the bench to score a last-minute…

Divock Origi’s strike was Liverpool’s 39th winning goal scored in or after the 90th minute in the Premier League, at least 13 more than other sideLiverpool substitute Divock Origi scored a last-minute winner to sink Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux as the Reds continued their superb form in the Premier League. With seconds remaining, Origi latched…

Brighton manager Graham Potter was delighted with his team’s spirit as Neil Maupay scored a 97th-minute equaliser to salvage his side a point against Southampton in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: Southampton 1-1 Brighton Watch highlights of all the Premier League action on Match of the Day from 22:20 GMT on BBC One, iPlayer and…