Arsene Wenger confirms David Ospina, not Petr Cech, will line-up against Bayern Munich, although Mesut Ozil left to sweat on his place February 14, 2017 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists back-up goalkeeper David Ospina is owed a place in the side after confirming he will start Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 first-leg clash against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena. Ospina is set to make his ninth appearance of the season and play ahead of regular No1 Petr Cech, who is [...]
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus faces lengthy lay-off as club confirm fractured metatarsal injury February 14, 2017 Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus could face months on the sidelines after suffering a fractured metatarsal in Monday's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth. The 19-year-old has made an instant impact at City but lasted for just 15 minutes before limping off at the Vitality Stadium. He underwent tests on Tuesday morning and will now "face further examinations in [...]
Great Britain backed to overcome Romania in nightmare Fed Cup play-off draw February 14, 2017 Captain Anne Keothavong insists she is optimistic that Great Britain can end their 25-year exile from the Fed Cup’s second tier despite being handed a nightmare draw for the World Group II play-offs. Great Britain have been dealt a trip to Romania, whose line-up includes world No4 Simona Halep and is one of the strongest [...]
Steven Finn called up for West Indies one-day tour and handed chance to stake claim for England’s Champions Trophy squad February 14, 2017 Seamer Steven Finn has been handed the opportunity to stake his claim for a place in England’s squad for the Champions Trophy after replacing the injured David Willey for next month’s Caribbean tour. Finn has not played white-ball cricket for his country since September 2015 but has been called up for three one-day clashes with [...]
Why dropping Mesut Ozil might be Arsenal’s best chance of getting a result at Bayern Munich February 14, 2017 Uncertainty reigns at Arsenal as they prepare for their latest Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich tonight. Will Arsene Wenger sign a new contract, and what about the futures of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez? At the heart of it lies the fate of the manager, but it all feels a little unanswerable at the [...]
The Founder director John Lee Hancock: “There are things about Ray Kroc I really admire” February 14, 2017 Released in UK cinemas this week, The Founder tells the story of the world’s best-known brand, McDonald’s – and how entrepreneur Ray Kroc wrestled the company away from its founders. We sat down with the movie’s director, John Lee Hancock, to talk burgers, unscrupulous business tactics and what he learned about leadership from Kroc. Your [...]
Bournemouth 0, Manchester City 2: Pep Guardiola refuses to engage in title race despite City trimming Chelsea’s Premier League cushion February 13, 2017 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola continued to douse his side’s chance of reeling in runaway leaders Chelsea despite cutting their rivals’ lead at the Premier League summit to eight points with victory at Bournemouth. City chalked up their third successive league win and seventh in 10 matches since mid-December courtesy of Raheem Sterling’s first-half strike [...]
Newly-appointed England Test captain Joe Root backed to eclipse predecessor Alastair Cook February 13, 2017 England cricket chief Colin Graves has backed newly-installed Test captain Joe Root to lead his country to loftier heights after he was confirmed as Alastair Cook’s successor. As expected, the 26-year-old was named as the nation’s 80th Test skipper, replacing Cook who oversaw two Ashes victories, impressive series wins in India and South Africa and [...]
Sacked Tom Arscott found guilty of leaking tactical secrets to rivals – but escapes with a warning February 13, 2017 Sacked former Sale wing Tom Arscott has been spared further punishment by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) despite an investigation finding him guilty of tipping off opponents Bristol with inside information. The RFU concluded that Arscott leaked details of Sale’s line-out tactics to his brother, Bristol full-back Luke Arscott, and that the information was then [...]
Why Paul Gustard deserves credit for England’s Six Nations comeback against Wales February 13, 2017 Paul Gustard has brought a bit of Saracens to the England fold, and it has yielded well so far. Gustard has provided a positivity, an upbeat confidence that has made the squad believe. Senior management were aware of the necessity to bring in a figure who was extroverted and emotional, not only to counter the [...]