FOOTBALL TRADER BEN CLEMINSON ANALYSES THIS EVENING’S NORTH LONDON DERBY April 19, 2011 TOTTENHAM vs ARSENAL 7.45PM SKY SPORTS 1 THERE are always key defining moments in any Premier League title race and Liverpool’s 10th minute injury time penalty has surely put the final nail in the coffin of Arsenal’s challenge. It was a heartbreaking ending for the Gunners and they now need to pick themselves up for [...]
Cook says it’s time to forget Ashes win and look to an Indian summer April 18, 2011 ALASTAIR COOK is skilled when it comes to anticipating what’s coming his way. As an opening batsman, being able to predict the moment at which a fast bowler is readying himself to produce a delivery designed to inflict physical pain is part of the battle. As Cook’s record in Australia this winter would testify, he’s [...]
We’ll deliver killer blow to Arsenal, say Tottenham April 18, 2011 TOTTENHAM defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto insists his team will hammer the final nail into Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title bid when the bitter north London rivals collide tomorrow night. Spurs have all the motivation they need to take maximum points, as a win would lift them level with fourth-placed Manchester City, their chief rivals for Champions [...]
Wenger will be pardoned but must rip it up and start again April 18, 2011 CHANGE is in the air at Arsenal, and not only in the boardroom. With Arsene Wenger’s men failing to convert decent form and promising situations into an actual trophy for the sixth season in a row, there is a growing feeling that the tipping point has finally been reached and that major changes are needed [...]
Pietersen sets his sights on being back for Sri Lanka Test April 18, 2011 ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen has confirmed he will be available for his country this summer despite admitting he has enjoyed his time away from the game. The former captain has been recovering from an operation on a hernia problem which caused him to fly home from the World Cup in March before the team’s quarter-final [...]
Rangers are nearly there April 18, 2011 QPR (0) vs DERBY COUNTY(0) QUEENS PARK?RANGERS manager Neil Warnock paid Derby veteran Robbie Savage a backhanded compliment as the former Wales international helped spoil the promotion party at Loftus Road. Savage was magnificent in helping to stifle the Championship’s player of the season, Adel Taarabt, as Derby escaped with a point from the home [...]
Henson comeback hit as Toulon ban Wales centre April 18, 2011 WALES star Gavin Henson’s hopes of returning to the Test side ahead of this year’s World Cup have taken a hit after he was given a one-week suspension by his club side Toulon. The 29-year-old has only started two games for his new team but Toulon confirmed yesterday that Henson would be sidelined for a [...]
Murray’s place in Barcelona rests on results of scan on injured elbow April 18, 2011 BRITISH No1 Andy Murray will decide today whether or not his elbow is in a good enough condition for him to be able participate in Barcelona this week. Murray required a pain-killing injection prior to last Saturday’s Monte Carlo Masters semi-final defeat against Rafael Nadal and yesterday underwent a scan. And with Masters 1000 tournaments [...]
Whitmarsh hails Hamilton win April 18, 2011 FORMULA ONE: McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes Lewis Hamilton’s win in the Chinese Grand Prix is the perfect platform for success ahead of the European season. “It’s a fantastic boost for the team. It will only motivate us to achieve even greater things in Turkey next month,” Whitmarsh said.
Classics blow for Dubai Prince April 18, 2011 HORSE RACING: Dubai Prince will miss the 2,000 Guineas and Investec Derby at Epsom after suffering a setback in training. A minor injury will keep the 14-1 Derby chance out of competition for the next few weeks but Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford confirmed he will return later in the season.