LONDON (Reuters) – After picking the ball out of his net several times in a 4-0 drubbing at Southampton two days earlier, Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech celebrated a record on Monday by keeping his 170th Premier League clean sheet. The Czech Republic stopper surpassed the 169 blanks set by former England international David James as […]
On the whole, it was a very promising match for Louis van Gaal to look at after the last few games. Though it ended in a stalemate but both teams could have won this. United hit the woodwork twice and Courtois made a wonderful point blank save in the second half and Rooney had a chance to […]
Louis Van Gaal avoided a fifth straight defeat as Manchester United played a goal-less draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford on Monday Night. The home side were in control for the majority of the game. David de Gea also made fine saves from John Terry & Pedro, as Chelsea lacked the real punch in attack […]
REUTERS – Christian Benteke believes Juergen Klopp is the right manager to help him develop into a more potent attacking threat for Liverpool. The Belgian striker scored the winner in Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Premier League leaders Leicester City on Saturday after coming on for injured compatriot Divock Origi in the first half. This was […]
MADRID (Reuters) – Real Madrid’s expulsion from the King’s Cup for fielding an ineligible player was upheld on Monday by the Spanish government’s Disciplinary Committee for Sports (TAD) following an appeal by the 10-times European champions. Real included Denis Cheryshev in their starting lineup in a last-32, first-leg game at third-tier Cadiz in early December […]
By Justin Palmer LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur moved third in the Premier League after Son Heung-Min’s late goal in a 2-1 victory at 10-man Watford on Monday while Marko Arnautovic’s stoppage-time penalty gave Stoke City a 4-3 win at Everton. Spurs went ahead through Erik Lamela at Vicarage Road but in-form Odion Ighalo levelled […]
REUTERS – Watford are looking to continue their impressive run of form heading into Monday’s Premier League clash against fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, midfielder Ben Watson has said. Saturday’s 2-2 draw against champions Chelsea helped Watford consolidate seventh place in the Premier League table. The Hornets have now gone five league games without defeat, collecting 13 […]
REUTERS – Manchester United’s clash against struggling champions Chelsea later on Monday is the perfect opportunity to recover from Saturday’s demoralising 2-0 Premier League loss to Stoke City, midfielder Andreas Pereira has said. The Boxing Day defeat was the first time the Red Devils had lost four successive competitive matches since November 1961 and leaves […]
REUTERS – West Ham United will make midfielder Manuel Lanzini’s season-long loan from Al Jazira Club in the United Arab Emirates a permanent deal two months earlier than planned, co-chairman David Sullivan has said. Lanzini, who is currently sidelined with a thigh injury, has scored four times in his 12 Premier League appearances this season. […]
REUTERS – Stoke City have the ability to beat any team when they are at their best and Everton are prepared for a tough challenge on Monday, Toffees manager Roberto Martinez revealed ahead of the Premier League clash between the two sides. Everton snatched a vital 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday when former […]
