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Javi Gracia believes Watford deserved to win in their 2 2 draw with Everton
Javi Gracia believes Watford deserved to win in their 2-2 draw with Everton. Javi Gracia believes his Watford side deserved more than a point from their 2-2 Premier League draw with Everton at Goodison Park. The Vicarage Road club had been on course for a first win in six matches after a Seamus Coleman own goal and Abdoulaye Doucoure's header had put them ahead on Merseyside. Lucas Digne's free kick in the sixth minute of stoppage time gave Everton a draw, however, following Richarlison's opener against his old team - and it was a hard result for Gracia to accept. He said: "I prefer to speak about the performance of our team. We had a very good performance, we scored two goals and we played much better in the second half. "I think today we deserved a better result. As everyone can see, the team is full of confidence and I am proud of all of them. "We can always take positives. For me, it's most important I can see in training and all our performances that the players have a strong mentality. "I don't know when it will be but I hope that soon we will be able to get better results." Watford struggled to make an impact initially and Richarlison's eighth goal of the season after 15 minutes was deserved, albeit controversial. Theo Walcott appeared to touch the ball whilst in an offside position and the visitors were aggrieved the strike which followed had been allowed to stand. Undeterred, they finished the first half strongly and were rewarded for their perseverance after the restart as they edged ahead. Their undoing was largely down to Christian Kabasele, who first gave away a penalty which was missed by Gylfi Sigurdsson before his handball resulted in the free kick converted by Digne. Gracia chose not to criticise him though, instead complaining about Everton's Yerry Mina escaping a second booking moments before half-time when he appeared to bring down Isaac Success. Asked about Kabasele, he said: "I prefer not to speak about those moments. If I speak about that situation, I can't speak about why Yerry Mina didn't take a second yellow card. "It was a clear foul on Isaac Success. I prefer not to say anything else about different moments of the game. "The first half was tough. Losing a goal from an offside position is difficult to accept but we had a good reaction." Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K.
Stoke 2 0 Ipswich Tom Ince and Joe Allen strike for Potters
Stoke 2-0 Ipswich: Tom Ince and Joe Allen strike for Potters. Paul Lambert's return to the bet365 Stadium was one to forget as goals from Tom Ince and Joe Allen secured Stoke a comfortable 2-0 win over Ipswich. Ince's sixth goal of the season opened the scoring for Stoke in first-half added time with a well-taken strike from inside the penalty area. Gary Rowett's side doubled their lead on the hour after Allen swept home Erik Pieters left-sided cross. But Lambert, who spent five months in charge at Stoke as the club suffered relegation from the Premier League last season, could only watch his Suffolk side slip to another defeat, with Ipswich bottom of the Championship table having collected just 11 points so far this campaign. Benik Afobe had an opportunity for the hosts within five minutes, profiting from an Ipswich defensive mix-up to run clear on goal, but with just stopper Dean Gerken to beat, the striker's attempt trickled past the post. The away side, backed by over 1,000 supporters who had made the journey up from Suffolk, went close when Jack Lankester drove into the penalty area from the right to force Jack Butland into a low stop, with the Potters goalkeeper turning the shot behind for a corner. Referee Geoff Eltringham was then forced off injured towards the end of the first half, being replaced by fourth official Anthony Backhouse. Stoke took advantage of the four minutes added time when Sam Clucas' pass found midfielder Ince, who from the right-side of the penalty area drove his low right-footed shot through the legs of Gerken. After the restart, Ipswich started positively in their pursuit to level the score on a gloomy winter afternoon in Staffordshire, with Lankester's fizzing free-kick from the right deflected narrowly wide before Butland held Flynn Downes' shot from 20 yards. However, despite beginning the half on top, Ipswich were two behind with 60 minutes played after Pieters' low cross from the left fell to Allen, who guided his left-footed shot into the bottom right-corner beyond Gerken's despairing dive. In the closing stages of the game, substitute Andre Dozzell struck his left-footed free-kick into the grasp of Butland, as Ipswich pushed for a route back into the contest in the Potteries. Stoke's win moves Rowett's side up to 10th position in the second tier after a run of seven games unbeaten, while Ipswich are eight points adrift of safety following their fourth straight defeat. Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K.
Real Madrid 6 1 Melilla Real ease into Copa del Rey last 16
Real Madrid 6-1 Melilla: Real ease into Copa del Rey last 16. Marco Asensio and Isco struck twice each as Real Madrid routed minnows Melilla to ease their way into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey with a 6-1 romp. Asensio's double came in quick succession amid a flurry of activity late in the first half as he found the back of the net twice before defender Javi Sanchez added a third inside seven minutes. Isco made it 4-0 two minutes after the break and then, after 18-year-old Vinicius Junior had got his name on the scoresheet, doubled his tally. Melilla striker Yacine Qasmi left the Bernabeu Stadium with something to celebrate after converting a late penalty, but the Segunda Division B, Group 4 leaders bowed out on the wrong end of a 10-1 aggregate scoreline as Santiago Solari's men handed him a seventh win in eight outings as head coach. Having left the newly-crowned Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric out of the 18, Solari had to be patient and it was not until the 33rd minute that the La Liga giants got their noses in front when Asensio ran on to full-back Dani Carvajal's ball and fired into the bottom corner of Pedro Luis' goal. Once the seal had been broken, Real had the bit between their teeth and they extended their lead within two minutes when Asensio repeated the feat with teenager Vinicius Junior this time supplying the ammunition. The game, as well as the tie, was effectively over six minutes before the break when Asensio turned provider to allow Sanchez to help himself to a third, and Melilla's hopes of keeping matters respectable were deal a further blow within two minutes of the restart when skipper Isco blasted home from distance. Vinicius went close twice in quick succession and then had two more efforts saved as the home side went for the kill, but he finally got his reward with 15 minutes remaining when he rounded off a pacy break. Qasmi made no mistake from 12 yards after being fouled by Sanchez as time ran down, but the respite was temporary and Isco restored the five-goal margin seven minutes from time. Predict 6 correct scores for your chance to win £250K.
Rangers seek fan who struck linesman with a missile during game at Livingston
Rangers seek fan who struck linesman with a missile during game at Livingston. Rangers security chiefs will ask their Livingston counterparts for CCTV footage in a bid to help identify the culprit who struck assistant referee Calum Spence with a missile on Sunday. The Ibrox side's clash with Livi at the Tony Macaroni Arena was held up for several minutes after the assistant referee was struck on the back of his head by what appeared to be a coin. The incident occurred around 15 minutes into the second half when an object was thrown from the East Stand housing the travelling Gers support. Spence had to be treated by Lions physio Andy MacKenzie after sustaining a wound to the back of his head. But he was able to continue and saw out the match, which Gary Holt's side won 1-0 thanks to a Dolly Menga winner. Gers chiefs are now set to contact Livingston's security officers to offer assistance in tracking down the person responsible. Sky Sports News understands the incident will be included in the referee's report and the SPFL may take action after reviewing the match delegate's report. After the match, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard condemned the ugly scenes. He said: "I don't think that belongs in football, does it? I think we all know that's not right. He's trying to do a job, so that's not right."
Gareth Bale substitution a precaution, accoring to Real madrid coach Julen Lopetegui
Gareth Bale substitution a precaution, accoring to Real madrid coach Julen Lopetegui. Gareth Bale's substitution at half-time of Real Madrid's 0-0 draw with Atletico was a precaution, according to Julen Lopetegui. The Real Madrid coach revealed Bale, who has scored four goals so far this season, picked up an abductor injury after his side endured a frustrating evening against their rivals at the Bernabeu. It could prove to be another injury setback for Real, who were also without Isco and Marcelo, with Bale now a doubt ahead of the Champions League trip to CSKA Moscow. "Bale had discomfort in his abductor at half-time and as a precaution he didn't come out for the second half," Lopetegui said. "We will test him tomorrow and we'll see." He added: "Isco had appendicitis, which is a shame, and we hope that Marcelo is back in a few weeks. "It's not good that we've got injuries and we will look for solutions." Meanwhile, Lopetegui believes his team must stay positive despite the frustrations of not being able to beat rivals Atletico at the Bernabeu. Earlier in the day, Barcelona - who were stunned at Leganes on Wednesday - could only muster a 1-1 draw at home against Athletic Bilbao, which meant Real had the chance to move ahead at the top of the table. However, Real failed to produce a response from the midweek loss at Sevilla, and lacked a cutting edge. Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois and Jan Oblak each made one key save in either half as both teams had to make do with a share of the spoils. "We didn't win the game simply because we didn't manage to score, but overall, I think that we were by far the better side, particularly in the second half, in which we created several chances," Lopetegui said. "After the break, we managed to pen Atletico back into their own half, overcame adversity and delivered a good performance. However, if you don't score, you don't win football matches. "I take some big positives from tonight's game. When faced with difficulty, the team stood tall and improved, having had a day's less rest [to prepare] and with some absentees, and showed character and personality. "We played well, but failed to get the goal to make our dominance tell. The goals will come. We've had chances and they will come." Lopetegui added: "La Liga is competitive and long for everyone, and every game is extremely difficult. "We don't focus on the opposition, we know that it'll be a long road and a difficult one. There's a long way to go and we have to give our all." Pick your Sky Sports Six-a-Side team for a chance to win the guaranteed £1k jackpot.
Blackburn 2 2 Nottingham Forest Lewis Grabban double denies Rovers
Blackburn 2-2 Nottingham Forest: Lewis Grabban double denies Rovers. Lewis Grabban scored twice as Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Blackburn Rovers in an enthralling Sky Bet Championship encounter. In a breathless game, Forest forward Grabban was very much at the centre of proceedings, missing an early penalty, before heading his side into a second-half lead. But Rovers fought back with two goals in a nine-minute spell - Adam Armstrong's cross-cum-shot, and a Bradley Dack tap-in - which looked enough for a win that would have been deserved on the balance of play. Grabban atoned for his earlier penalty miss, though, with a confident spot-kick to secure a point in a game that should have produced even more goals. The sides remain on the same points, with identical win-loss records. Blackburn's unbeaten home league run is now at 25 games, while it is now 11 games since Forest tasted away victory. Paul Downing was handed his first Championship start for Rovers, replacing the suspended Derrick Williams from the victory at Stoke. Forest made three changes from their last league outing, including the returning Jack Colback. Grabban's first taste of the action came in the ninth minute, when Darragh Lenihan conceded a penalty for grappling with Michael Hefele. The striker's effort crashed against the bar and over. It jolted the hosts, who responded with a lovely move that saw Dack cross for Danny Graham, whose controlled volley was parried behind. Colback then saved a certain goal with a stunning diving header off the line to deny Graham, who lofted a shot over Costel Pantilimon that was destined for the net. The hosts continued their dominance of the first half, with a superb effort from Dack that cannoned off the crossbar. Forest took full advantage of that good fortune with a swift counter-attack that saw Joe Lolley's cross cushioned by Joao Carvalho into Grabban's path and he comfortably buried a close-range header. But Rovers were not behind for long and Armstrong equalised 13 minutes later - his cross completely deceived the goalkeeper and looped in off the woodwork. Pantilimon made two outstanding saves to maintain parity, tipping behind Dack's curling free-kick, then palming away Lenihan's thumping header. But Rovers finally hit the front 16 minutes from time when Graham raced to the touchline and laid the ball back on a plate for Dack to tap in his seventh of the season. However, Jack Rodwell's foul on Lolley gave Grabban a shot at redemption in the 80th minute and he took it, perfectly placing in the penalty for his fourth of the season. Forest pressed for a late winner, but David Raya tipped over a rasping Lolley drive late on, as the points were shared. Jeff gave away £1.5m last month. Enter your predictions to be the next winner here.
Leeds' Eunan O'Kane suffers double leg break while on loan at Luton
Leeds' Eunan O'Kane suffers double leg break while on loan at Luton. Leeds midfielder Eunan O'Kane will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a double leg break while playing on loan for Luton on Saturday. The Republic of Ireland international received several minutes of treatment following a challenge before being stretchered off in their 1-0 win against Bristol Rovers at Kenilworth Road. O'Kane, who had only just come on as a second-half substitute for his fourth appearance, will now undergo surgery on Sunday, with the 28-year-old due to return to Leeds' training ground for rehabilitation. A club statement read: "Eunan O'Kane has suffered a fractured tibia and fibula playing for Luton Town in their win against Bristol Rovers yesterday. "The Republic of Ireland international was transferred to Luton and Dunstable Hospital where he will undergo surgery today. Everyone at Leeds United wishes Eunan all the best with his recovery and the midfielder will return to Thorp Arch for rehabilitation following his discharge from Hospital. "On behalf of all at the club we would like to thank the medical staff at Luton Town and the hospital for the excellent care provided to Eunan who will now miss the remainder of the season." Details soon emerged surrounding the injury, which resulted in 11 minutes of injury time being added to the match. "It's a suspected broken leg," Luton boss Nathan Jones said after the match. "We knew straight away that it was slightly more serious than the norm as the players, referee and the medics acted superbly. "But it's broken bone in his leg, I don't know which one, so our thoughts go out to him and we give him all the support as we possibly can as a club and hopefully he'll be back very quickly." Pick your team for Everton v West Ham for a chance to win the guaranteed £1k jackpot.
Dundee to appeal Kenny Miller sending off against Rangers
Dundee to appeal Kenny Miller sending off against Rangers. Dundee boss Neil McCann will challenge the SFA's Judiciary Panel with an appeal against Kenny Miller's red card. Miller was dismissed in Dundee's 4-0 defeat at former club Rangers on Saturday over a challenge on full-back Borna Barisic. The veteran striker had already been shown a yellow card for a foul on Andy Halliday but was shown a straight red for his tackle on the Croatia defender. McCann insists Miller took the ball in the challenge and will go through Scottish football's disciplinary process, which has come in for criticism this season from Celtic's Craig Gordon and Aberdeen over a rejected appeal against Michael Devlin's red card. "We'll appeal the decision, 100 per cent. Kenny has won the ball but his momentum has taken him through and caught the player," McCann said, "But there were a lot of yellow cards today when I'm not sure the game was worthy of that number. "I've spoken to Kenny and saw the challenge in real time. He absolutely got the ball. "Yes, he caught the man but there were several challenges like that when cards weren't brandished. "He got a straight red when at first I thought it was a second yellow. I don't think his first one was a yellow anyway - he was trying to get himself across Andy Halliday. So I was surprised at the yellow and equally surprised at the red."
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