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Chelsea building momentum: Courtois
(Reuters) – Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes the embattled Premier League champions are getting back to rhythm, citing the clean sheet in Monday’s draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford as a strong indication of their building momentum. Chelsea have managed at least a point from the three games after the ouster of their high-profile […]
‘Nobody wants to win the league’, says Leicester’s Ranieri
(Reuters) – Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has underscored the unpredictable nature of the Premier League this season, stating that it seemed as if “nobody wants to win the league”. Ranieri’s side failed to regain top spot after a goalless draw at home against Manchester City on Tuesday, which kept Leicester behind Arsenal only on […]
Chelsea dressing room better under Hiddink: Mikel
(Reuters) – Struggling champions Chelsea may not have set the Premier League alight under interim manager Guus Hiddink but the mood in the dressing room has definitely improved since his arrival, midfielder John Obi Mikel has said. Chelsea turned to Hiddink again earlier this month to guide them out of a woeful campaign under Jose […]
Why Louis van Gaal Must Go.
United had been cautious,and uninspired during play, to the point that they have to be wary of teams like Middlesborough. Louis van Gaal’s departure can be the only viable option to turn around things at Manchester United.
Top 5 Manchester United No. 10s
Just like it's counterpart- the No. 7 jersey- the famous No. 10 jersey of Manchester United is widely known and respected as one of the most iconic shirts in footballing history
No goal power at King Power for Leicester, Man City
By Justin Palmer LEICESTER, England (Reuters) – Leicester City went level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal after drawing 0-0 with title rivals Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday. The clash between the division’s two top-scoring sides provided plenty of entertaining moments but keepers Kasper Schmeichel and Joe Hart were equal […]
Banned Platini could face further trouble over Dubai event
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) – Banned UEFA president Michel Platini could face further investigation from FIFA’s Ethics Committee after attending an awards ceremony and conference in Dubai despite being barred from “all football activity”. Platini, the head of European soccer body UEFA, was handed an eight year ban from the game by FIFA’s Ethics […]
ESPN in TV debate invite to FIFA election five
By Simon Evans MIAMI, (Reuters) – U.S. sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA’s presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world football. “ESPN has invited all five candidates vying for the FIFA presidency to participate in a debate,” a network spokesman […]
Media campaign against Real Madrid: Benitez
MADRID (Reuters) – Under-pressure Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez believes there is a campaign against him and the club and that the team is not playing as badly as is being made out ahead of the La Liga game against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Speculation has been rife in the Spanish capital over the future […]
Spurs can win the title, says Pochettino
REUTERS – It is possible for Tottenham Hotspur to claim their first-ever Premier League title this season, manager Mauricio Pochettino said after a 2-1 victory at Watford on Monday lifted them to third in the table. Spurs, with 38 points from 19 games, are four behind leaders Arsenal and three off second-placed Leicester City, who […]
Liverpool’s Klopp calls for consistency ahead of Sunderland game
REUTERS – Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has called on his team to be more consistent ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League game against lowly Sunderland. Before Liverpool’s hard-fought 1-0 league victory over high-flying Leicester City on Saturday, the Reds had picked up one point from three games, including shock defeats by Newcastle United and Watford. “There’s […]
Manager Garde ‘very concerned’ about Villa’s situation
REUTERS – Aston Villa manager Remi Garde said he was ‘very concerned’ about his team’s situation following Monday’s 2-0 Premier League loss to Norwich City, which left them bottom of the table after 19 games, 11 points adrift of safety. Goals from Norwich duo Jonny Howson and Dieumerci Mbokani meant that Villa stretched their winless […]
