Steve Cook s last-gasp header helped Bournemouth move out of the Premier League s bottom three thanks to a 1-0 win over Newcastle United.

The Cherries had earlier hit the post through Marc Pugh, but the visiting fans were celebrating deep into injury time when Cook rose highest to nod in Andrew Surman s corner.

It compounded a frustrating afternoon for Newcastle, who had seen Dwight Gayle have a goal debatably ruled out for offside when following in a shot from Matt Ritchie that hit the post.

But Rafael Benitez s men failed to build on a strong opening half an hour and, in the end, Bournemouth could have won more comfortably had Callum Wilson not wasted a great chance and Pugh not been denied by the woodwork.

Three points for Eddie Howe s men sees Bournem…

Memphis Depay insists he retains a dream of one day playing for Real Madrid.

The Netherlands international inspired PSV to Eredivisie glory in 2014-15, securing a switch to Manchester United.

But the 23-year-old failed to make an impression at Old Trafford under his former national team boss Louis van Gaal, scoring only two Premier League goals before being moved on to Lyon by Jose Mourinho in January.

Depay was revitalised by joining the Ligue 1 side, claiming eight goals and supplying 11 assists across 27 games in all competitions.

He only featured as a second-half substitute during Friday s thrilling last-gasp 3-2 win over champions Monaco but, as he outlined in an interview with the PSV Supporter, he has lost none of his old ambition.

I think…

Nuno Espirito Santo says he has not yet had the chance to speak to the absent Harry Kane amid continuing speculation of a move to Manchester City for the England captain.

Kane angered Tottenham with his failure to report back on the first day of pre-season training on Monday and subsequent no-show on Tuesday, too, as he attempted to seemingly force a move north to the 2020-21 Premier League champions.

After Spurs drew 2-2 with Chelsea on Wednesday without their talisman, who scored 23 Premier goals last term to earn the Golden Boot award, Nuno explained his position on the transfer saga.

It is not that I don t want to comment, what I believe that all the issues relating to Harry we should discuss internally, among us and try to avoid any kind of public argument…

Pep Guardiola will take the mental health of his international stars into consideration as Manchester City prepare for a quick turnaround into the new season.

The Premier League champions went down to a 1-0 Community Shield defeat against Leicester City on Saturday, their former striker Kelechi Iheanacho coming off the bench to win and convert a late penalty at Wembley.

Guardiola remained without Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ederson and Gabriel Jesus after their respective runs to the finals of Euro 2020 and the Copa America with England and Brazil.

The sextet will return to training on Monday, while Kevin De Bruyne is still on the mend after an ankle injury sustained during Belgium s progress to the quarter-finals of the European Champi…

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is bracing for a difficult first leg with Hannover in their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday.

Bundesliga outfit Hannover made light work of Standard Liege in their round-of-16 tie with a 6-2 aggregate win and Simeone, who has presided over just three losses in the 17 matches since he took charge at Atletico, noted many of their threats.

I have already watched their games against Werder Bremen, Brugge, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. We know a lot about them, Simeone said.

They have good winger s, especially on the left. Also through the middle where (Lars) Stindl is an important player because he can play in many different positions.

(Manuel) Schmiedebach is great as well in attack. (Sergio) Pinto is a go…

The Germans took the green blades of L viv Arena as one of the favourites to lift the European Cup this time. Under Joachim Loew the squad has shaped nicely. It is now choc-a-bloc with top talents who are envy of Europe and rest of the world as well.

Lying in the ‘Group of Death’ Portugal’s hope rested on Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo. Paulo Bento’s side has no shortage of talents on their armory. They don’t have problem with experience either, but the issue is do they enough world class players in their ranks capable of challenging for honours?

Germany as expected started the match lively creating early pressures. However, Portugal defence was equally up to task and comfortably thwarted away the dangers. In the second half, Bayern Munich striker Mario G…

Shane Long made history on Tuesday when he plundered the fastest goal in Premier League history in Southampton s clash with Watford at Vicarage Road.

The Republic of Ireland international showed superb determination to block Craig Cathcart s attempted clearance and then wonderful composure to clip over Ben Foster after just seven seconds.

He takes the record from Ledley King, who scored after just under 10 seconds against Bradford City in 2000.

Here, we take a closer look at the top five fastest goals in the Premier League s history.

Shane Long: Watford v Southampton, April 2019 – 7.00 seconds

There appeared to be little danger when Cathcart looked to play a long ball downfield from Roberto Pereyra s kick-off but Long had other idea…

Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery has responded to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez s apparent encouragement for Neymar to sign for the club.

Perez was quoted by Marca as saying that Neymar would find it easier to win the Ballon d Or if he played for the European champions.

The comment is likely to further speculation surrounding the Brazilian s future, with reports suggesting Madrid are keen to bring him back to LaLiga next year.

However, Emery insists the former Barcelona star can achieve all his goals in the French capital.

He s here, in Paris, he told a news conference when asked about Neymar, who came third in the 2017 Ballon d Or standings behind Lionel Messi and winner Cristiano Ronaldo.

I m convinced he will get both collective g…

Frank Lampard is convinced Timo Werner will become a Premier League hit, with the Chelsea boss vowing: He will score a lot of goals for us.

Four goals and four assists from 14 league games is a modest return for a player whose 28 goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga last season made him a must-get player for the Blues.

Lampard s faith in Werner is nevertheless absolute, exemplified by the fact the German forward has started every league game this season for Chelsea, who head to struggling Arsenal on Boxing Day.

Where could be better to get back to scoring ways than at Emirates Stadium, where Arsenal have struggled desperately for results this season?

Clearly, as a striker, you want to be scoring all the time, because you get judged, Lampard said. T…

Harry Maguire saw red as England s disciplinary problems continued in a 1-0 Nations League loss to Denmark. 

Having come from behind to beat Belgium 2-1 at the weekend, Gareth Southgate s side immediately ceded top spot in Group A2 as Christian Eriksen scored the only goal with a 35th-minute penalty. 

It was the third spot-kick England have conceded in four Nations League matches this season, by which point Maguire had already accrued two rash bookings to earn their second red card of the campaign full debutant Reece James joining that list of ignominy after being sent off for dissent after the final whistle. 

Mason Mount came closest to an equaliser from Declan Rice s 66th-minute corner, only for Kasper Schmeichel to produce a remarkable save. 

Den…