Crystal Palace 2, Watford 1: Palace party like it’s 1990 as Pardew compares his modern day team to vintage Eagles side April 24, 2016 Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew drew comparisons between his modern day side and the class of 1990 after they set up a repeat of that year’s FA Cup final against Manchester United with victory over Watford. Former England Under-21 striker Connor Wickham netted Palace’s second-half winner shortly after skipper Troy Deeney had hauled Watford level [...]
Leicester City 4, Swansea City 0: Tottenham faced with eight-point gap again after four-goal Foxes clear latest hurdle in emphatic fashion April 24, 2016 Leicester City 4, Swansea City 0 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has urged his players to realise their dreams and win a first ever Premier League title after they overcame another hurdle in emphatic fashion. The Foxes made a mockery of fears they might struggle without suspended top scorer Jamie Vardy by smashing four past a [...]
Sunderland 0, Arsenal 0: Black Cats escape relegation zone and add to Arsene Wenger’s top-four worries April 24, 2016 Sunderland 0, Arsenal 0 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits he fears for his proud Champions League qualification record after the Gunners’ grip on a top-four finish loosened at relegation-threatened Sunderland. Forward Alexis Sanchez’s first-half free-kick was perhaps the closest the visitors came to beating their former goalkeeper Vito Mannone, while the hosts went close through [...]
Mamadou Sakho: Liverpool suspend defender over possible doping violation following Manchester United victory April 23, 2016 Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho will not feature against Newcastle this weekend after the club suspended him over a possible doping violation. The centre-back has been charged by Uefa for failing a drugs test after testing positive for a fat burner supplement, according to reports in France. Sakho has until Tuesday to respond to the charge [...]
Manchester United spent £3m more in agents’ fees than Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham put together April 22, 2016 The extent of Manchester United's high-spending has been further exposed by new data which reveals they have splashed out more on agents fees in recent months than any other club. Between October 2015 and February 2016 United spent just over £10m on payments to agents and intermediaries – over £3m more than next highest spenders Liverpool. [...]
Arsene Wenger: If you love football, come to Arsenal and you’ll be treated to quality April 22, 2016 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists there remains work to do before Champions League football is secured for next season despite their top-four worries being eased by victory over West Brom last night. A first-half double from Chile forward Alexis Sanchez was enough to move the Gunners ahead of Manchester City into third and four points [...]
Leicester marksman Jamie Vardy ready to fight prospect of two-game suspension April 22, 2016 Leicester striker Jamie Vardy is ready to fight the prospect of an additional one-match suspension despite accepting a Football Association charge of misconduct yesterday. England forward Vardy has requested a personal hearing in order to plead his case against further punishment following an angry outburst at referee Jonathan Moss after his dismissal against West Ham on [...]
Football betting: Everton’s Roberto Martinez will need more than magic of the FA Cup to beat Manchester United April 21, 2016 You would think that leading your team to Wembley for an FA Cup semi-final would be enough to have fans singing your praises across the terraces. But Manchester United’s Louis van Gaal and Everton’s Roberto Martinez go into Saturday’s clash with supporters far more interested in their manager’s removal. The two sides are accused of [...]
Football betting: Crystal Palace v Watford FA Cup semi-final looks a cagey clash April 21, 2016 A pair of clubs who have never won the FA Cup meet in the second semi-final on Sunday, when Watford and Crystal Palace face off at Wembley. Both sides will be hoping for a win to boost their floundering seasons, and give their fans something to cheer about. Palace boss Alan Pardew played in the [...]
Manchester United 2, Crystal Palace 0: Pardew admits to FA Cup distraction while Van Gaal heaps pressure onto Arsenal and City April 21, 2016 Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew blamed the distraction of Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final with Watford at Wembley for his side’s defeat to Champions League-chasing Manchester United last night. An early own goal from Palace defender Damien Delaney was added to in the second half by Italy full-back Matteo Darmian as the two sides warmed up for [...]