Chelsea golden boys inspired to FA Youth Cup glory by first-team hope April 23, 2015 Blues under-18 boss Joe Edwards tells Ross McLean about all-conquering kids CHELSEA’S pursuit of silverware is not the sole preserve of senior stars at their Cobham training complex and on Monday evening the latest Stamford Bridge prodigies will look to take the final step on a well-trodden path. The club’s under-18 side hold a commanding [...]
Wenger: Sanchez deserves to rival Hazard for player awards April 23, 2015 ARSENAL forward Alexis Sanchez deserves to push Chelsea’s serial match-winner Eden Hazard “very close” for player of the year awards, according to Gunners manager Arsene Wenger. Sanchez, who has scored 22 goals in 45 games this season, and Hazard, who has netted 18 in 46, are due to collide in Sunday’s top-of-the-table Premier League contest [...]
Arsenal could be exposed as they go all out for a derby win April 23, 2015 BEN CLEMINSON PREVIEWS ARSENAL V CHELSEA AND EVERTON V MANCHESTER UNITED THERE may be a few Hail Marys being uttered in the Arsenal changing room this weekend, as the Gunners look to stage a miracle in the closing stages of the Premier League season. Chelsea are almost certainly champions following their win against Manchester United [...]
United’s offensive threats set to overcome hard to crack Toffees April 23, 2015 MANCHESTER UNITED’s manager Louis van Gaal was clearly frustrated in his post-match interview last Sunday after he saw his side dominate possession (70%), have more than twice the number of shots (15) than Chelsea and yet still come away with nothing. However, the Dutchman will have regained his composure and the main aim this season [...]
De Bromhead charges to steal thunder from AP McCoy’s send-off April 23, 2015 BILL ESDAILE WITH HIS BEST RACING BETS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW NATIONAL Hunt racing is going to feel a very different place when tomorrow’s card at Sandown is concluded and the reality that we won’t see AP McCoy in the saddle again starts to sink in. McCoy failed to win the final race of the [...]
Quicker ground will be no problem for Shifting Power April 23, 2015 ALTHOUGH all the attention this weekend is on AP McCoy, there is some cracking flat action at Sandown Park this afternoon. The place to start is the bet365 Mile (2.30pm) and the bookies are struggling to split the leading contenders, with the sponsors offering 4/1 co-favourites of four. I actually think it is a little [...]
Maximum excitement on Arsenal v Chelsea April 23, 2015 ARSENAL versus Chelsea promises to be an enthralling encounter with the Gunners looking to end a seven-match winless run against their London rivals. Arsene Wenger’s side have failed to score in their last four against the Blues and have shipped 10 goals in that time. But with Chelsea missing their three main strikers, the setting [...]
How much do tickets for Mayweather v Pacquiao cost? What you need to know about getting to the mega-fight April 23, 2015 Tickets for the hotly-anticipated "fight of the century" between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will finally go on sale today – just nine days ahead of the historic May 2 bout. Yet don't get too excited boxing fans. Unsurprisingly, tickets for the richest fight of all time aren't going to come cheap and are in [...]
Familiar face boosts Real’s bid to snatch Euro prestige April 22, 2015 ON-LOAN Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez scored Real Madrid’s late winner to settle a tension-filled Champions League quarter final as the holders maintained hopes of retaining their European crown with victory over city rivals Atletico last night. The tie was seemingly heading to extra-time after a goalless first leg last week until Hernandez converted a [...]
Gunners and United hit by seeding blow April 22, 2015 ARSENAL and Manchester United face tougher Champions League draws than in previous years after governing body Uefa amended rules for Europe’s top club competition. From next season the eight teams seeded for the group stage draw – and therefore shielded from other leading sides – will be comprised of the reigning champions and the winners [...]