Baffled Benitez blasts his Blues after late collapse January 30, 2013 READING 2 vs CHELSEA 2 CHELSEA manager Rafael Benitez criticised his team’s late collapse after the Blues threw away the chance to close on the Premier League’s top two by allowing Reading’s Adam Le Fondre to score twice in the last five minutes. Benitez did not hide his frustration at succumbing to a fourth draw [...]
Wenger in no mood to buy despite Reds exposing frailties January 30, 2013 ARSENAL 2 vs LIVERPOOL 2 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger insists his squad can compete for football’s top prizes even if, as expected. he fails to add any talent before the transfer window closes tonight. Second-half strikes from Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott earned the Gunners a draw against Liverpool last night, after Luis Suarez and [...]
Only 11th hour spree can save goal-shy QPR January 30, 2013 QUEENS Park Rangers might have pulled off an unlikely draw against champions Manchester City on Tuesday, but all is far from well at Loftus Road. I’ve never seen manager Harry Redknapp look more annoyed with a group of players, while chairman Tony Fernandes has even talked about walking away. Draws, even against big teams, are [...]
I’m fall guy – Merckx era wasn’t clean either, insists Armstrong January 30, 2013 DISGRACED former cyclist Lance Armstrong has reiterated his belief that he has been made a scapegoat and insisted that doping, or some form of cheating, has existed throughout the sport’s history. In his first interview since confessing this month to doping his way to seven Tour de France titles, Armstrong also said a truth and [...]
Spurs pass up chance to steal march on rivals January 30, 2013 NORWICH CITY 1 vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1 TOTTENHAM manager Andre Villas-Boas admitted his side had missed a golden chance to tighten their grip on a top-four place after failing to win for a fourth consecutive match. Norwich had taken just one point from their previous six Premier League fixtures but took a surprise lead in [...]
Samba set to join Yun as QPR and Fulham eye late swoops January 30, 2013 QUEENS Park Rangers look certain to be the Premier League’s biggest players before tonight’s transfer deadline, with manager Harry Redknapp still working on several last-minute deals yesterday. A defender and a striker remain Redknapp’s priorities, despite the arrival of South Korea left-back Yun Suk-Young following the successful bid to obtain a work permit. Former Blackburn [...]
United seven points clear January 30, 2013 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 vs SOUTHAMPTON 1 ENGLAND striker Wayne Rooney made it nine goals in nine games as Manchester United survived a scare to extend their Premier League lead to seven points. Jay Rodriguez gave Southampton a shock lead at Old Trafford after just three minutes, when he beat goalkeeper David de Gea to Michael [...]
Berbatov celebrates birthday with goal as Fulham leapfrog freefalling Hammers January 30, 2013 FULHAM 3 vs WEST HAM UNITED 1 FULHAM eased their worries with only a third win in 16 games as West Ham’s season disintegrated further at Craven Cottage last night. Forward Dimitar Berbatov headed his eighth Premier League goal of the season, amid suspicions of offside, to give the home side the lead after just [...]
Barritt: Manu loss no worry January 30, 2013 ENGLAND’S Brad Barritt insists they can overcome the absence of fellow centre Manu Tuilagi and begin their RBS Six Nations campaign with a win over Scotland on Saturday. Gloucester’s Billy Twelvetrees is tipped to replace Tuilagi when the England XV is named today and Barritt said: “Manu’s a fantastic player and an asset to any [...]
Thomson joy at 80 days feat January 30, 2013 SAILING: Record-breaking Briton Alex Thomson toasted “a dream come true” yesterday after finishing the solo, non-stop, round-the-world Vendee Globe race in third place. Thomson, 38, completed the course in a British record 80 days, 19 hours and 23 minutes, finishing two days, 17 hours and seven minutes behind French winner Francois Gabart.