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Liverpool’s Lovren set for return against Stoke
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren is all set to make a comeback against Stoke City, having recovered from his injury.
Sexwale asked to explain lacklustre FIFA campaign
CAPE TOWN, (Reuters) – FIFA presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale has been called to appear before the South African Football Association (SAFA) to answer questions about a lacklustre election campaign, SAFA said on Monday. Plans for him to meet the association’s leadership on Monday were cancelled, however, because Sexwale is overseas, SAFA spokesman Dominic Chimhavi told […]
Bookmaker slashes odds on Van Gaal leaving United
LONDON (Reuters) – Bookmaker Williams Hill has cut its odds to 2/5 that Manchester United’s Louis Van Gaal will be the next Premier League manager to leave his post after Saturday’s 1-0 home defeat by Southampton. “For the first time, even Louis Van Gaal has admitted that he has failed and if he is not […]
Salman would offer senior FIFA post to England’s Scudamore
The Bahraini sheikh bidding to become FIFA president next month says he would like Richard Scudamore, to be his secretary general if he wins the election.
Sceptics helping Leicester, says midfielder Drinkwater
Sceptics are actually helping Leicester City to maintain their remarkable Premier League run, midfielder Danny Drinkwater has said.
Hughes asks Stoke to exploit Liverpool’s defensive woes
Manager Mark Hughes has no doubts Stoke City capitalise on Liverpool's defensive frailties in the second leg of the League Cup semi-finals.
‘Too nice’ Newcastle need to win more tackles, says Coloccini
Newcastle United players have probably been 'too nice' to their opposition and need to win more tackles.
Everton’s poor home form worries Martinez
Everton manager Roberto Martinez conceded he is worried with his team's poor home form.
Chelsea’s Costa is again a thorn in Arsenal’s side
By Jamie McGeever LONDON (Reuters) – Chelsea striker Diego Costa proved to be Arsenal’s nemesis once again on Sunday, scoring the only goal of a fiery London derby to deny the home side the chance to top the Premier League. The Spaniard also drew the foul from Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker early in the first […]
Who needs Messi when you have Alli?
By Rex Gowar LONDON (Reuters) – Any doubts Dele Alli is the kind of player to take Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham Hotspur to another level were dispelled this weekend. The 19-year-old unlocked a tight match at Crystal Palace on Saturday with a sublime goal which put Spurs ahead late in their 3-1 win to consolidate their […]
Arsenal vs Chelsea: 5 Talking Points
Arsenal vs Chelsea (0-1) Game week 23rd After both the team dropped points last week, they approached the game positively trying to win with limited caution. In the first half, Chelsea started well, enjoyed more possession then they’d have expected against an opponent like Arsenal and made most of it by drawing the first blood […]
Mancini furious with Inter strikers after draw
MILAN (Reuters) – Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini publicly criticised his forwards on Sunday, saying he could have converted one of the chances they missed and jokingly asking if he could borrow Napoli’s Gonzalo Higuain. Angry after Inter were held 1-1 at home by lowly Carpi, Mancini said that even he, at 51, would have […]
