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PREVIEW – Serie A takes back seat as transfer window opens
The Serie A title race, re-starts on Tuesday following the Christmas break, yet its return has been overshadowed by the opening of the transfer window.
Chelsea fighting for futures under Hiddink, says Courtois
REUTERS – Chelsea players must fight for their futures at the club under interim manager Guus Hiddink, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said after Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League win over Crystal Palace stretched their unbeaten run to four games. The Dutchman took over from the club’s most successful manager Jose Mourinho, who was sacked in December following […]
Prolific Vardy can reach the top, says Elliott
LONDON (Reuters) – Jamie Vardy is “something exceptional” who can play at any level and Leicester City have yet to see the best of the prolific striker who will have an “amazing career”, according to former Foxes captain Matt Elliott. Vardy, playing minor league football three years ago, has taken the Premier League by storm […]
‘Angry’ United players breathing easy after Swansea win – van Gaal
REUTERS – Manchester United’s 2-1 Premier League win over relegation-threatened Swansea City on Saturday has eased the pressure on their “angry” players, manager Louis van Gaal has said. Saturday’s win ended United’s eight-game winless run in all competitions, which has seen them being knocked out of the group stages in the Champions League and slip […]
Manchester City must stop falling behind in games, says Sagna
REUTERS – Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna has warned his team mates they must start seizing the initiative in matches instead of relying on Yaya Toure to get them out of trouble if they are to win the Premier League. City scored twice in the last eight minutes to record a 2-1 win over Watford […]
Talking Points : Valencia 2-2 Real Madrid
Real Madrid dropped points again as they managed to play out a 2-2 draw against Valencia at the Mestalla. Here are the major talking points from the match.
Normality returning for Chelsea under Hiddink
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – In the middle of Chelsea’s most chaotic season in decades, a semblance of normality has broken out. The struggling champions’ 3-0 win away to Crystal Palace on Sunday was their fourth consecutive game without defeat, a run which began in the wake of the shock departure of Jose Mourinho, […]
Wenger hails Arsenal solidarity after win over Newcastle
LONDON (Reuters) – Scraping a victory when under pressure is often a sign of backbone in potential title winners and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was delighted his side “dug deep” to beat Newcastle United on Saturday. Laurent Koscielny grabbed the only goal following a corner after 72 nervy minutes at the Emirates Stadium as the […]
Real Madrid need more consistency, says Benitez
MADRID (Reuters) – Under-fire Rafa Benitez said Real Madrid needed to be more consistent and also accused his players of easing off in games ahead of Sunday’s La Liga clash with his former club Valencia. The Spaniard is the most successful coach in Valencia’s history. He led them to La Liga titles in 2002 and […]
Ranieri ready to pop champagne as Leicester hit 40 points
LONDON (Reuters) – Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri prepared to pop the champagne corks on Saturday despite a missed penalty in a goalless draw at home to 10-man Bournemouth. All season the Italian has stuck to his mantra of needing 40 points to secure survival, even when Leicester were leading the Premier League, and the […]
Twitter reacts as India beat Afghanistan 2-1 in the SAFF Cup final
India defeated Afghanistan 2-1 to lift the 2015 SAFF Cup in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Afghanistan took the lead in the 70th minute from Zubayr Amiri, but it was cancelled just after 3 minutes by India’s Jeje Lalpekhlua. Indian captain Sunil Chhetri then rose to the challenge as he scored the winner in the 10th minute of […]
TWITTER REACTS: CRYSTAL PALACE 0-3 CHELSEA FC
It seems like the so called underdogs are back in action as Chelsea beat Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace 0-3.
