The Premier League has long been regarded as one of the toughest leagues in the world with as much as eight teams challenging for a top four spot every season and a bunch of unpredictable events crucially defining the title race. This season has panned out in a similar way, yet it has succeeded to […]
LONDON (Reuters) – Tottenham Hotspur teenager Dele Alli scored a contender for goal of the season when he lifted the ball over his head, swivelled past a defender and volleyed home as they won 3-1 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. The stunning 84th minute goal struck from 25 yards, watched by […]
REUTERS – Tottenham Hotspur teenager Dele Alli is a “little bit naughty” but will learn from his mistakes if he is treated like a son, manager Mauricio Pochettino said after the midfielder’s clash with Sunderland full back Patrick van Aanholt. The 19-year-old, who signed a contract extension at Spurs last week until 2021, appeared to […]
REUTERS – Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli has the potential to be as good as Juventus star Paul Pogba, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino. Pogba was named the youngest member of FIFA’s team of the year on Monday, alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. The 19-year-old Alli, who extended his contract […]
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend is exactly the type of player Watford need, manager Quique Sanchez Flores said ahead of their EPL clash vs Southampton.
REUTERS – Manager Claudio Ranieri believes he can confidently rotate his thin squad following Sunday’s 2-2 FA Cup draw with Tottenham Hotspur despite eight changes to their starting line-up. Leicester are now winless in four games in all competitions but the Foxes, despite being without Premier League’s joint top scorer Jamie Vardy and midfielder Riyad […]
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 […]