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In-form Arnautovic enjoying the attention, says Stoke’s Hughes
REUTERS – Stoke City’s Marko Arnautovic loves the spotlight and the Austrian forward should feed off the attention to continue his goalscoring spree, manager Mark Hughes said ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against West Bromwich Albion. Arnautovic seems to have made a habit of scoring key goals for the Potters, four of his seven […]
West Ham unlikely to be active in January, says Bilic
REUTERS – West Ham United’s improving injury situation has meant that they are unlikely to dip into the January transfer market, manager Slaven Bilic said on Thursday ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool. Injured quartet, Dimitri Payet, Nikica Jelavic, Victor Moses and Winston Reid are all expected to be back in time for […]
Southampton may seek another striker, says Koeman
LONDON (Reuters) – Southampton could be in the market for a striker in the January transfer window if injuries persist but are unlikely to bring in any other reinforcements, manager Ronald Koeman said on Thursday. “I’m not a manager that I’m in a panic because we have now the 12th position in the table,” Koeman, […]
Ranieri wants Leicester to build on fantastic half-season
REUTERS – Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has backed his squad to build on their “fantastic half-season” ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against relegation-threatened Bournemouth. Leicester, who were on the brink of relegation last year, are behind leaders Arsenal only on goal difference and have taken the league by storm, having won 11 of […]
Lukaku can carry purple patch into 2016, says Martinez
REUTERS – Striker Romelu Lukaku’s sublime form in front of goal has been among Everton’s biggest positives in 2015, Everton manager Roberto Martinez said. Belgian Lukaku, with 15 goals to his name, is the joint highest goalscorer in the Premier League this season following his brace in the 4-3 loss to Stoke on Monday. “He […]
Year in Review: Tottenham Hotspurs FC
With Tottenham rising to 4th place in the league, here is a review of all the club performance this year.
Wenger rejects doubts about Arsenal’s title credentials
(Reuters) – Manager Arsene Wenger has rejected doubts about Arsenal’s title credentials, saying statistics back him up about the Premier League leaders on New Year’s day. Monday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Bournemouth ensured the Gunners end the year on top of the table, above Leicester City on goal difference. Arsenal have ended the year on […]
Rejected Moyes implores United to give Van Gaal more time
(Reuters) – Rejected former boss David Moyes says Manchester United must not become a club that are continuously sacking managers and should give his under-fire successor Louis van Gaal time to build a successful side. Moyes, who replaced long-term manager Alex Ferguson in 2013, was sacked after 10 months in charge with the club languishing […]
Cabaye hopes to see silverware at the Palace
(Reuters) – Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye believes the high-flying south London side’s chances of securing a berth in Europe are becoming more realistic with each passing week and the Frenchman is also targeting an FA Cup triumph. A five-game unbeaten run in December lifted Palace to fifth place at the halfway stage of the […]
Hiddink hits back at Garde for Remy interest
(Reuters) – Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has hit back at his Aston Villa counterpart Remi Garde for showing interest in under-utilised Blues striker Loic Remy even as prolonged injury to another striker Radamel Falcao has compounded the Dutchman’s woes. Garde on Wednesday said Villa will aim to sign Remy when the January transfer window opens […]
Suarez double as Barca set record in Betis win
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Luis Suarez struck twice and Lionel Messi scored on his 500th appearance for Barcelona who set a new Spanish record of goals in a calendar year with a 4-0 win over Real Betis that lifted them top of La Liga on Wednesday. Late strikes from Angel Correa and Antoine Griezmann gave Atletico […]
Barca want even more in 2016, says Luis Enrique
BARCELONA (Reuters) – Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is still not satisfied despite winning five trophies in 2015 and is aiming to do even better next year. The Catalan side have been rampant in attack and a 4-0 victory over Real Betis on Wednesday set a new Spanish record of 180 goals in a calendar year […]
