Champions League: Arsenal lucky to have Ozil, says Wenger October 1, 2013 ARSENAL 2 vs NAPOLI 0 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admitted they were lucky to clinch the deadline-day signing of Mesut Ozil, after the Germany playmaker scored one and set up another in a dazzling victory over Napoli last night. Ozil’s opener, his first since joining from Real Madrid, was swiftly followed by striker Olivier Giroud’s [...]
Champions League: Mourinho adamant Chelsea will advance after Steaua thumping October 1, 2013 STEAUA BUCHAREST 0 vs CHELSEA 4 DEFIANT Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes his team will successfully advance to the Champions League knockout stages after stylishly making amends for their opening Group E defeat to Basel last month. Midfielder Ramires struck either side of an own goal in Bucharest, before Frank Lampard finished off the rout [...]
Torres dodges four-game ban over Spurs clash October 1, 2013 CHELSEA striker Fernando Torres has escaped further punishment for his altercation with Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen after the Football Association said it could not take retrospective action. Torres appeared to scratch or claw at Vertonghen’s face during Saturday’s 1-1 Premier League draw, although it was unclear whether referee Mike Dean had seen the clash, raising [...]
Brown off as Celtic beaten by Barcelona October 1, 2013 FORMER Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas earned Barcelona a 1-0 away win at 10-man Celtic last night. The Bhoys had skipper Scott Brown sent off for kicking striker Neymar’s arm while on the ground midway through the second half, but managed to hold the Catalan giants at bay until Fabregas headed in Alex Sanchez’s cross on [...]
Tiernan-Locke’s old team asked for him to have further testing October 1, 2013 ENDURA Racing, the former team of English cyclist Jonathan Tiernan-Locke, say they asked for him to be put on a biological passport in early 2012 after his impressive results prompted rumours of doping. The small British team added that their request – an attempt to dispel what they saw as inaccurate gossip about Tiernan-Locke – [...]
Clarke to miss pre-Ashes tour October 1, 2013 AUSTRALIA’S preparations for the forthcoming Ashes series against England have been plunged into chaos with captain Michael Clarke forced to pull out of this month’s warm-up tour to India. The 32-year-old has suffered with a lower back injury for the majority of his career and, following a long summer of action against England, will miss [...]
Holders Bayern are beatable, insists Pellegrini October 1, 2013 CONFIDENT Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his team can take a giant stride towards qualification to the Champions League knockout stage tonight by earning three points against holders Bayern Munich. Bayern added the Bundesliga title and domestic cup to their trophy cabinet as well last term and are currently unbeaten in 10 matches under [...]
Moyes still has sights set on European glory October 1, 2013 MANCHESTER United boss David Moyes insists his side is equipped to challenge for the Champions League, despite their stuttering start to the season. United have recorded just a solitary win in their last five Premier League matches. Moyes takes his side to Shakhtar Donetsk tonight where no English team has ever won, but is adamant [...]
Farah nominated for elite award October 1, 2013 ATHLETICS: Double Olympic champion Mo Farah has been shortlisted for the 2013 World Athlete of the Year award in recognition of his 5,000m and 10,000m victories at the World Championships in August.
Three brothers in World Cup squad October 1, 2013 RUGBY LEAGUE: World Cup hosts England have included three brothers in their 24-man squad. Twins George and Tom Burgess are joined by older brother Sam, however eldest sibling Luke misses out.