Arsenal won’t be a pushover February 18, 2013 ARSENAL still pose a threat to their European rivals despite recent woes on the pitch, Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes warned on the weekend. The German league-leaders arrive in London this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Champions League clash at the Emirates stadium. Arsenal crashed out of the FA Cup with an embarrassing home defeat to [...]
Laudrup sorry for Swansea’s horror show February 17, 2013 SWANSEA boss Michael Laudrup issued an apology to the club’s travelling fans yesterday, after his team were hammered by Liverpool at Anfield. Steven Gerrard opened the scoring from the spot on 34 minutes, before a flood of second half goals from Philippe Coutinho, Jose Enrique, Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturridge secured the rout. “It was [...]
Benitez slams Terry rift talk as Blues progress February 17, 2013 CHELSEA manager Rafael Benitez labelled reports of a rift with defender John Terry as “total rubbish” after seeing his skipper score in yesterday’s FA Cup fourth round replay at Stamford Bridge. A national newspaper claimed the pair had fallen out over Terry’s lack of playing time since the Spaniard’s arrival on 21 November. But Benitez [...]
Cook brushes off wage dispute as England lose to New Zealand February 17, 2013 ENGLAND captain Alastair Cook insists his team is focused on winning the one-day international (ODI) series in New Zealand, despite falling 1-0 down amid a lingering pay dispute. New Zealand beat England by three wickets in Hamilton yesterday, reaching 259-7 with seven balls remaining, after bowling the tourists out for 258. The defeat coincided with [...]
Vunipola still fighting for Wasps despite nearing exit February 17, 2013 LONDON Wasps No8 Billy Vunipola is heading to Saracens next season but coach Dai Young insists his performance in yesterday’s 33-29 win over Gloucester show his allegiances lie at Adams Park for now. The 20-year-old, who scored a try yesterday, will join brother Mako at Sarries next season but Young has no fears for the [...]
Saracens’ stadium shows there’s no place like home February 17, 2013 FOR all the excitement of the Six Nations and the anticipation of what might happen when the French arrive at Twickenham this coming Saturday, an even more significant event for rugby union took place over the weekend when Saracens played their opening home league match on the new artificial pitch in Barnet. It was important [...]
Mancini: Aguero’s goals can win us Premier League title February 17, 2013 MANCHESTER City manager Roberto Mancini hopes striker Sergio Aguero’s double in yesterday’s FA Cup fifth round victory at the Etihad can spark a prolific run of form to help fire his side back into the Premier League title race. The Argentine forward took his goal tally to three in three games and 13 for the [...]
Blade Runner charged with shooting model girlfriend dead February 14, 2013 PARALYMPIC star Oscar Pistorius is due to appear in court today charged with the Valentines Day murder of his model girlfriend after she was shot dead at his home in South Africa early yesterday morning. Pistorius – dubbed Blade Runner for his trademark prosthetic legs – was arrested at his luxury home in a gated [...]
Brilliant Bale brace hands Spurs crucial first-leg advantage February 14, 2013 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2 vs OLYMPIQUE LYONNAIS 1 WINGER Gareth Bale scored two stunning free-kicks to earn Tottenham victory in their Europa League last 32, first leg clash last night and the Wales star insisted: it was no fluke. Bale showcased his talent with two perfectly executed dead ball strikes, either side of Samuel Umtiti’s blistering [...]
Oscar rescues Blues as Torres angst persists February 14, 2013 SPARTA PRAGUE 0 vs CHELSEA 1 CHELSEA substitute Oscar spared Fernando Torres’ blushes by firing a late winner in last night’s Europa League last 32, first leg clash at Sparta Prague. Torres, who has scored just once in 13 games, missed a host of chances before Brazil midfielder Oscar started and finished a slick move [...]