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Looking to extend on what has been an eye-catching unbeaten run, Reims will welcome a struggling Metz to the Stade Auguste-Delaune on Sunday afternoon.

Starting with the hosts, while Reims might have been disappointed to have had to settle for a single point away at Clermont last weekend, they are still enjoying an impressive run on either side of the festive break. Opening the New Year by extending on their Coupe de France adventure away at Thaon, Head Coach Óscar García has been filled with praise for his side s displays. Skyrocketing their way away from the drop zone, the Reds know that victory on Sunday could move them within touching distance of the top-half. Enjoying a five-match unbeaten run across all formats, a run that h…

Hansi Flick says the Germany job is something he will consider if approached after announcing his decision to leave Bayern Munich, but he has denied already holding talks with German Football Association (DFB) chiefs over succeeding Joachim Low.

The 56-year-old ended recent speculation over his future on Saturday by revealing in a television interview he has asked Bayern to terminate his contract, which has another two years to run, at the end of the campaign.

He has been strongly tipped to take over as Germany s next head coach when Low, who he previously worked alongside as assistant for Die Mannschaft, steps down after this year s delayed Euro 2020 tournament.

Flick has previously hinted he would welcome the chance to manage the four-time world champions, thou…

Peterborough United have signed midfielder Hogan Ephriam on a 28-day loan deal from Queens Park Rangers,.

The 25 year old is yet to appear for the Hoops under Harry Redknapp, having spent the second half of last season on loan in the MLS with Toronto FC.

He has made over 100 appearances since signing for QPR in 2008, having also turned out thirteen times for them in a loan spell prior to his switch from West Ham United.

The former England under-19 international has also had brief spells with Leeds United, Charlton Athletic and Bristol City in recent years, while he made his league debut for Colchester United on loan in 2006.

He joins a Posh side who currently sit third in League One behind leaders Leyton Orient and Wolverhampton Wanderers in second p…

Luis de la Fuente confidently suggested there is no better coach to take charge of Spain after speaking for the first time since being announced as Luis Enrique s successor.

La Roja parted ways with their previous coach following their shock World Cup exit to Morocco in the last-16, on the back of a difficult Qatar 2022 campaign.

De la Fuente, who has coached Spain s Under-19, Under-21 and Under-23 teams over the past decade, was confirmed as his replacement, with the 61-year-old set to make his bow in Euro 2024 qualification next year.

Speaking at his official presentation, the former Athletic Bilbao defender marked out his credentials on why he is the right man to take charge and vowed to be flexible in how the country approaches its national team.

I w…

Henrikh Mkhitaryan believes Borussia Dortmund can continue to improve after making it four wins from four in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Jurgen Klopp s men are top after extending their 100 per cent record thanks to a 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt, with Mkhitaryan scoring his first two goals for the club.

The Armenian, a close-season acquisition from Shakhtar Donetsk, believes both he and his team-mates will continue to improve as a unit.

It s not really me you should be congratulating but the team, it s most important that we won, he told the official Bundesliga website.

I m really settling in, this is a great place to improve, and we re still getting better as a team. Jurgen Klopp is one of the best coaches in the world, and I m proud that he s my coach toge…

Kylian Mbappe says he is leaving Paris Saint-Germain with his head held high but Luis Enrique does not expect to replace his star forward.

Mbappe announced this month he would leave the French capital at the end of the season after a seven-year stay during which he became their all-time top scorer, with 256 goals.

His last game for Luis Enrique s side came in Saturday s Coupe de France final at Lille s Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with first-half strikes from Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz securing a 2-1 win against Lyon.

It was both difficult and enjoyable because it s a final, and in the end, we won. It s filled with joy, Mbappe told reporters.

It s all good memories, many years, both at PSG and of course in this league. We leave with our heads held high, es…

Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp has talked up upcoming opponents Borussia Mönchengladbach ahead of their Bundesliga battle.

League leaders Dortmund will be on the road at Mönchengladbach s Borussia-Park on Saturday, aiming to preserve their unbeaten record this season and make it seven wins from eight matches.

Dortmund have not won at Mönchengladbach since October 2009 and Klopp said his side will have to do something special to surpass Lucien Favre s men.

They have a good team, plenty of quality, great footballers, Klopp said on Friday.

We have focused on two games on our analysis, the previous home and previous away game.

I think the difference on their performances isn t that big anymore (between home and away).

At the beginning they w…

that Derby County manager Steve McLaren is looking into the possibility of securing permanent deals for three of the players who have excelled under him so far this season.

The Rams are assured of a third place finish in the Championship this season, and will play the first leg of their play-off semi-final against either Wigan Athletic, Reading, Brighton and Hove Albion or Blackburn Rovers on May 8th.

Patrick Bamford, Andre Wisdom and George Thorne, whose parent clubs are Chelsea, Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion respectively, have all contributed to the East Midlands clubs’ success, and McClaren, who returned to the club in September, is keen to keep them on board.

Derby, who have been playing in the second tier since they were relegated from the Premier…

Everton defender Johnny Heitinga has confirmed reports linking him with a move away from Goodison Park.

The Netherlands international is widely tipped to leave the Toffees in search of first team football and he has been linked with a move to Fiorentina.

, Napoli and West Ham are also keen on his services, with the player himself confirming he is set to leave the Toffees.

“It s all about finding a club where I would have the best chance of getting regular playing time,” Heitinga explained to Voetbal International. “And at the best possible level.

“I m only thirty years old and want to play abroad for another few years. So, Netherlands is not an option for me.”

Heitinga arrived at Everton from Atletico Madrid back in 2009, and has since …

Erik Ten Hag insists Manchester United are fighting together to try to turn their season around.

The Red Devils have lost four of their first six matches, with Wednesday’s 4-3 defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League following a 3-1 reversal against Brighton, leaving Ten Hag embattled little over a month into the new campaign.

The Dutchman said: “It’s my second year. I know it’s not always only going up, you will have your gaps and you get stronger from it as long as you stay together, and that’s what we’re doing.

Our campaign starts with defeat in Munich.

— Manchester United (@ManUtd)

“The dressing room, staff, all the staff, coaches, medical, everyone is united and at United you fight.”

Stories of disgruntlemen…