Courtois seals new Blues deal September 11, 2014 CHELSEA stopper Thibaut Courtois has enhanced his grip on the No1 jersey at Stamford Bridge by signing a new five-year contract. The 22-year-old ousted Petr Cech and has started the season as Jose Mourinho’s first choice keeper after spending three seasons on loan in Spain with Atletico Madrid.
Pistorius to learn fate as murder charge quashed September 11, 2014 PARALYMPIC champion Oscar Pistorius will discover today whether he is guilty of manslaughter after Judge Thokozile Masipa yesterday cleared the South African of murder. Judge Masipa declared prosecutors had failed to prove that Pistorius had deliberately intended to kill his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine’s Day last year but concluded the 27-year-old had acted in [...]
Welbeck ready to prove Van Gaal was wrong September 11, 2014 STRIKER Danny Welbeck insists he is straining at the leash to occupy the centre ground and escape the shackles of an unselfish past when Arsenal host reigning Premier League champions Manchester City at the Emirates tomorrow. The 23-year-old has endured consistent flack for an indifferent goalscoring record during his time at former club Manchester United [...]
Rodgers fumes over Sturridge injury setback September 11, 2014 DISGRUNTLED Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is adamant a clearer dialogue between club and country would have prevented the injury picked up by striker Daniel Sturridge while on national duty. Reds forward Sturridge sustained a thigh injury during England training last Friday after playing 88 minutes of the Three Lions’ dismal friendly with Norway at Wembley [...]
Mental strength vital for Sarries, claims Hodgson September 11, 2014 GLORY-HUNTING fly-half Charlie Hodgson believes mental fortitude can fuel his side’s silverware assault this season as Saracens prepare to lock horns with Harlequins at the Twickenham Stoop tonight. The 33-year-old is the Premiership’s highest-ever points scorer and he got the nod over England international Owen Farrell at last week’s London Double header as Saracens secured [...]
City can kickstart title charge with victory at the Emirates September 11, 2014 BEN CLEMINSON WITH HIS BEST FOOTBALL BETS FOR THE WEEKEND TO FOOTBALL fans, the international break coming immediately after deadline day is like the tantalising postponement a child endures in between opening their Christmas presents and waiting until after lunch to play with them. For Arsenal fans, seeing new signing Danny Welbeck bag a brace against Switzerland [...]
Villa set to frustrate Liverpool at Anfield September 11, 2014 TOMORROW’S late kick off pits Liverpool against Aston Villa at Anfield and I’m keen to oppose Brendan Rodgers’ team at heavy odds-on. Liverpool are rarely a team to trust at short prices because of their inconsistency. A 3-1 reverse at the hands of Man City was followed by a brilliant 3-0 win at Tottenham and [...]
Chelsea V Swansea spread betting September 11, 2014 IT’S NO surprise to see title favourites Chelsea sitting atop the Premier League, but a few eyebrows would have been raised if you’d suggested that last year’s 12th, Swansea, would be fighting for top-spot, having also claimed three wins from three. The two sides face off at Stamford Bridge tomorrow and you might be surprised [...]
Romsdal can give Gosden fifth Ladbrokes St Leger September 11, 2014 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS THE FINAL TWO DAYS OF THE LADBROKES ST LEGER FESTIVAL THE THREAT from Kingston Hill’s trainer Roger Varian yesterday afternoon that he won’t run the colt unless they water the track means he must be opposed for the final Classic of the season tomorrow, the Ladbrokes St Leger (3.50pm). John Gosden is [...]
Ainippe to prove quickest in Flying Childers Stakes September 11, 2014 DAY THREE of the Ladbrokes St. Leger Festival at Doncaster gets underway today with some speedy juveniles in the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes (1.40pm). Most exciting of all is the appearance of AINIPPE, who remains unbeaten after two impressive victories in Ireland. Her trainer Ger Lyons wouldn’t make the trip across the Irish Sea [...]