Anthony Joshua v Alexander Povetkin: British boxer must overcome mandatory defence hurdle before regaining lost momentum September 20, 2018 Since his comprehensive victory over former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker in front of nearly 80,000 fans at the Principality Stadium in March, Anthony Joshua has not had everything his own way, despite now holding three of the four elite belts in his division. In the past six months, a prospective bout with Deontay Wilder [...]
How will Chelsea and Arsenal approach the Europa League this season? September 19, 2018 When Eden Hazard signed for Chelsea six years ago, ending a year-long chase for his signature between some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he revealed his choice on Twitter, writing “I’m signing for the champion’s league winner [sic]”. Chelsea’s aspirations have shifted since that triumphant night in Berlin and despite Hazard winning five major trophies and [...]
How will Chelsea and Arsenal approach the Europa League this season? September 19, 2018 When Eden Hazard signed for Chelsea six years ago, ending a year-long chase for his signature between some of Europe’s biggest clubs, he revealed his choice on Twitter, writing “I’m signing for the champion’s league winner [sic]”. Chelsea’s aspirations have shifted since that triumphant night in Berlin and despite Hazard winning five major trophies and [...]
Trevor Steven: Where has it gone wrong for stale, predictable Tottenham? September 19, 2018 Results are king, so although they weren’t playing well at the start of the season Tottenham’s winning start gave them momentum, culminating in a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory at Manchester United. Since then Spurs have been found out. They lost to Watford and that put extra pressure on their match with Liverpool on Saturday. Their disjointed [...]
Trevor Steven: Where has it gone wrong for stale, predictable Tottenham? September 19, 2018 Results are king, so although they weren’t playing well at the start of the season Tottenham’s winning start gave them momentum, culminating in a confidence-boosting 3-0 victory at Manchester United. Since then Spurs have been found out. They lost to Watford and that put extra pressure on their match with Liverpool on Saturday. Their disjointed [...]
Inter Milan 2-1 Tottenham: Five things we learned as late goals inflict third consecutive defeat on Mauricio Pochettino’s side September 18, 2018 Tottenham had looked comfortable for the majority of their opening Champions League tie against Inter Milan at the San Siro. But Inter produced a grand-stand finish, with Mauro Icardi volleying in an equaliser after Christian Eriksen’s opener and Matias Vecino’s injury-time header completing the smash-and-grab. The drama means Tottenham have now lost three games in a [...]
Inter Milan 2-1 Tottenham: Five things we learned as late goals inflict third consecutive defeat on Mauricio Pochettino’s side September 18, 2018 Tottenham had looked comfortable for the majority of their opening Champions League tie against Inter Milan at the San Siro. But Inter produced a grand-stand finish, with Mauro Icardi volleying in an equaliser after Christian Eriksen’s opener and Matias Vecino’s injury-time header completing the smash-and-grab. The drama means Tottenham have now lost three games in a [...]
The US Embassy is throwing its doors open to the general public for the first time as part of Open House London this weekend September 18, 2018 Few Londoners can have failed to notice that there’s a new United States Embassy in town. Firstly, it’s hard to miss. The enormous glass cube is currently the most striking landmark in Nine Elms, a post-industrial stretch of riverbank that’s still very much a work in progress. Those who don’t visit Wandsworth very often may [...]
The US Embassy is throwing its doors open to the general public for the first time as part of Open House London this weekend September 18, 2018 Few Londoners can have failed to notice that there’s a new United States Embassy in town. Firstly, it’s hard to miss. The enormous glass cube is currently the most striking landmark in Nine Elms, a post-industrial stretch of riverbank that’s still very much a work in progress. Those who don’t visit Wandsworth very often may [...]
Chris Tremlett: Balanced Surrey look set for big things after first County Championship title in 16 years September 18, 2018 Surrey sealing the County Championship with victory at Worcestershire last week was the culmination of a great year, but their success has been building for some time. There’s been a lot of pressure, because such a big county going 16 years without winning the Division One title is not good enough. At times they’ve been [...]