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Is Manchester United becoming just another Chelsea
With the rumours and speculation regarding the Old Trafford top job on the rise, will United stand by LVG or will they too like Chelsea sack their manager?
Coutinho confident of ending Liverpool trophy wait in 2016
REUTERS – Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho says he has a great chance of celebrating his third year at Liverpool in 2016 by landing his first major trophy with the club. The five-times European champions are down in ninth spot in the Premier League but are through to the semi-finals of the League Cup, where they […]
Villa need at least 10 wins, says manager Garde
LONDON (Reuters) – Aston Villa, languishing at the bottom of the table, need at least 10 more wins if they are to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time, French manager Remi Garde said on Tuesday. The former European champions have been ever present since the league began in 1992 but have […]
Chelsea have quality to climb back up under Hiddink: Courtois
REUTERS – Struggling Premier League champions Chelsea have the quality to climb back up the table under interim manager Guus Hiddink, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said. The Blues’ 3-1 league win over Sunderland on Saturday was their first game after Jose Mourinho, the club’s most successful manager, was let go last week following a dismal […]
Fabregas can get through difficult phase, says Pedro
REUTERS – Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas will get through his difficult phase at Stamford Bridge and win back supporters who have been calling for his ouster, the Spaniard’s team mate Pedro has said. Fabregas, along with Eden Hazard and Diego Costa, bore the brunt of the Chelsea fans’ displeasure at the departure of manager Jose […]
Watford should be wary of Chelsea, says Ake
REUTERS – Watford should not get carried away with their recent strong run and be on their toes when they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on champions Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday, defender Nathan Ake has said. The Hornets have won their last four league games and that form has propelled them […]
Top-half finish is Stoke’s target, says Shawcross
REUTERS – Anything less than finishing in the top half of the Premier League table for Stoke City would be a major disappointment, captain Ryan Shawcross has said. The Potters are 11th in the league after 17 games and have only finished twice in the top half of the table during their seven-year stint in […]
Sky is the limit for ‘underdogs’ Leicester, says Dyer
REUTERS – Doubters keep writing off surprise Premier League leaders Leicester City’s title chances but it has proved as a source of encouragement for the players, the club’s on-loan winger Nathan Dyer has said. The Foxes were rock bottom for most of last season but pulled off a great escape to stay up after winning […]
Arsenal loss “hard to take” but City can catch up – Sagna
REUTERS – Manchester City’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Arsenal on Monday night was “hard to take” but the team were confident they have plenty of games remaining to catch up, right-back Bacary Sagna has said. City fell behind after first-half strikes from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud and while Yaya Toure scored late in […]
Arsenal believe they can win Premier League, says Ozil
REUTERS – Arsenal can win the Premier League title this season if they can continue playing the type of game they did during Monday night’s 2-1 win over Manchester City, midfielder Mesut Ozil has said. The win saw the Gunners, who are second in the table and two points behind leaders Leicester City after 17 […]
Arsenal’s Sanchez suffers slight injury setback
LONDON (Reuters) – Arsenal could be without forward Alexis Sanchez for the busy Premier League Christmas programme after he aggravated a hamstring injury in training, manager Arsene Wenger said on Monday. Chilean Sanchez, who sustained the initial injury against Norwich City at the end of November, was thought to be in with a chance of […]
Porous City need Kompany return for title fight – Pellegrini
LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini is praying for the return of injured captain Vincent Kompany to shore up his team’s defence and keep them in the hunt for the Premier League title. Speaking to reporters after his side lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Monday, their fifth league defeat […]
