Let’s make sure British sport can compete with the best beyond Brexit November 4, 2018 It is often said the UK is a nation obsessed with sport. But for once sport’s hold on top spot in the public consciousness has been usurped by another national obsession: Brexit. However, the link between Brexit and sport is far more than just a competition for public attention – Brexit poses some fundamental challenges [...]
Arsenal rise to Unai Emery’s challenge and show they are ready to take on Premier League’s big guns again November 4, 2018 Speaking 24 hours before Saturday’s riveting 1-1 draw with Liverpool, Unai Emery was clear about what he wanted to see from his Arsenal team against Jurgen Klopp’s Premier League title hopefuls. “The result tomorrow is very important but first I want to show them, to show you and to show everybody our best mentality in [...]
Ollie Phillips: Eddie Jones goes physical as England name exciting but inexperienced side to face South Africa November 1, 2018 We knew there would be changes in England’s first squad for the autumn internationals, but Eddie Jones has still managed to spring a few surprises in the side to play South Africa on Saturday. I’ve been critical previously of the England head coach for not picking on form, so it’s pleasing to see some of [...]
Sri Lanka v England: Tourists risk being undercooked for first Test after insufficient warm-up matches November 1, 2018 As the oft-quoted adage goes if you fail to prepare then you are preparing to fail. Due to circumstances largely beyond their control there is a sense England are heading into Tuesday’s first Test against Sri Lanka undercooked and at risk of flaunting the Scouts’ most cherished motto. A two-day game against a Sri Lanka [...]
Arsenal v Liverpool preview: Goal machine Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might have the combination to crack Reds’ air-tight defence November 1, 2018 There is no doubt that Unai Emery has guided Arsenal to an exceptional start to the post-Wenger era, but Saturday's clash with Liverpool will be an acid test of how far his side have actually come since opening the season with defeats. Arsenal have gone 13 games unbeaten since being undone by Manchester City and [...]
Horseracing: David Pipe’s City AM Column November 1, 2018 ALL THIS dry weather is a bit of a nightmare when you are trying to train horses – it makes planning ahead hard as we just cannot run them on ground this quick. Exeter stage their big Haldon Gold Cup meeting next week and the ground is currently described as good-to-firm. It’s so frustrating, but [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: This Boy looks a Classic bet at Breeders’ Cup November 1, 2018 HATS off to trainer John Gosden for opting to roll the dice and send stable stars Enable and Roaring Lion over to Kentucky this weekend for the Breeders’ Cup. The former is set to tackle tomorrow night’s Turf (8.56pm), while the latter runs in the Classic (9.44pm), the feature race of the meeting. If the [...]
Horse Racing Betting Tips: Geordie can be Sodexo Champ for bang in form Curtis stable November 1, 2018 NATIONAL Hunt trainers must be tearing their hair out at the moment. Last season all it did was rain, now they would give anything for a downpour or four. The majority of jump horses need a little dig in the ground, yet Wetherby have had to water all week just to maintain the surface as [...]
Four things we learned from the EFL Cup: Chelsea’s stuttering defence, Son’s welcome return, Guendouzi’s recklessness and Palace’s rut October 31, 2018 Given none have received regular minutes this season, it was hardly surprising that Chelsea’s second-string defence might look off the pace against Derby. Gary Cahill, given the captain’s armband, was at fault for the Rams’ first goal, playing a poor pass into Cesc Fabregas before slipping over to allow Jack Marriott in to finish. Alongside [...]
What next for Lewis Hamilton? Michael Schumacher’s record is in range for better-than-ever Brit October 31, 2018 What is there left for a man who has accomplished it all? After becoming the joint-second most successful Formula One driver ever, Lewis Hamilton has etched his name in the history books alongside some of the sport’s all-time greats. There is only one milestone left for the 33-year-old to strive for following his fifth world [...]