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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 […]
Manchester United v Southampton – Barclays Premier League

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.
Scudamore, Chief Executive of the Premier League speaks at the Institute of Directors convention in London, Britain

Sceptics helping Leicester, says midfielder Drinkwater

Sceptics are actually helping Leicester City to maintain their remarkable Premier League run, midfielder Danny Drinkwater has said.
Leicester City v Stoke City – Barclays Premier League

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.
Stoke City v Arsenal – Barclays Premier League

‘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.
West Bromwich Albion v Newcastle United – Barclays Premier League

Everton’s poor home form worries Martinez

Everton manager Roberto Martinez conceded he is worried with his team's poor home form.
Everton v Swansea City – Barclays Premier League

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 […]
Arsenal v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

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 […]
Crystal Palace v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

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 […]
Arsenal v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

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 […]
Inter Milan v Carpi – Italian Serie A

Arsenal miss chance to return to top of table

LONDON (Reuters) – Arsenal 0 Chelsea 1 Arsenal missed their chance to go back to the top of the Premier League after being forced to play with 10 men for much of the game against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday. Defender Per Mertesacker was sent off in the first 20 minutes for a foul on […]
Arsenal v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Twitter Reactions as Costa scored dramatic winner

Some seasons ago, it wouldn’t have turned as many heads as the result does today. At the bottom half of the table, Chelsea has managed to defeat Arsenal at the Emirates, owing their 3 points to a goal from Diego Costa. This loss might as well be a pebble which can trip Arsenal away from […]
Arsenal v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League