Could a European super league actually happen? Three experts discuss the likelihood of Arsenal, Manchester United and co breaking away from Uefa March 3, 2016 Could a European super league actually happen? Are the Premier League's biggest clubs plotting to break away from the Champions League? Those are the questions being asked by football fans after representatives from Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool were photographed emerging from a meeting at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Tuesday. [...]
Arsenal 1, Swansea 2: Petr Cech injury compounds sorry night for Arsene Wenger as Gunners waste chance to close gap on Tottenham before north London derby March 2, 2016 Arsenal 1, Swansea 2 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger banned title talk after his team's Premier League challenge crumbled further with a dispiriting defeat to struggling Swansea. The Gunners missed a huge chance to close the gap on leaders Leicester and rivals Tottenham — ahead of Saturday's north London derby — despite winger Joel Campbell putting them in [...]
Mauricio Pochettino: Second half spirit means Tottenham should remain positive despite West Ham defeat March 2, 2016 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino encouraged his side to remain positive ahead of Sunday’s crunch North London derby, after a 1-0 loss at West Ham denied them the chance to go top of the Premier League. A first half Michail Antonio header was enough to seal victory for the Hammers and prevent Spurs from leapfrogging Leicester [...]
Huge Premier League title blow for stuttering Manchester City as Liverpool gain revenge March 2, 2016 Manchester City’s stuttering title challenge suffered another critical blow as Liverpool gained revenge for their Capital One Cup defeat with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Anfield. First-half goals from Adam Lallana and City old boy James Milner, together with Roberto Firmino’s strike in the second period, consigned Manuel Pellegrini’s side to a third successive Premier [...]
Arsenal and Manchester United distance themselves from European Super League and Champions League breakaway rumours March 2, 2016 Arsenal and Manchester United have distanced themselves from reports linking them with plans to form a European Super League. Representatives from Arsenal, United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have been pictured outside the Dorchester Hotel in London, where they were reported to have discussed plans to breakaway from the Champions League. Read more: Premier League chiefs [...]
European Super League discussed in secret meeting between Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City chiefs March 2, 2016 A cabal of executives from the five biggest Premier League clubs have convened in London to discuss breaking away from the Champions League, according to reports. Representatives from Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool were photographed by The Sun at the Dorchester Hotel in London, where they are believed to have talked about [...]
Norwich City 1, Chelsea 2: Hiddink glee as Blues crack art of winning March 1, 2016 Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink revelled in his side’s new-found tendency to unlock a winning formula after moving into the top half of the Premier League for the first time since August with victory at struggling Norwich last night. Brazilian full-back Kenedy notched the quickest goal of the Premier League season so far before striker [...]
Premier League title race: Leicester’s bid suffers blow as West Brom hold Foxes March 1, 2016 Premier League leaders Leicester suffered a blow in their challenge to land a maiden top-flight title after being held to a 2-2 draw in an enthralling clash at home to resurgent West Brom. Goals from midfield duo Danny Drinkwater and Andy King cancelled out the Baggies’ opener from forward Saloman Rondon, only for Craig Gardner to [...]
Antonio Conte to Chelsea: Guus Hiddink has turned the Blues around but they need to be bold and Italy boss is a better choice for a long-term project March 1, 2016 I don't think even Guus Hiddink realised how big a job he was taking on when the experienced Dutchman returned for a second stint as caretaker manager of Chelsea in December, following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. Confidence seemed to be at rock bottom but less than three months later the mood at Stamford Bridge [...]
Leicester boss Ranieri installs Tottenham as Premier League title favourites February 29, 2016 Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri turned up the heat on rivals Tottenham yesterday by insisting that they are favourites to secure the Premier League title. Second-placed Spurs are currently two points behind leaders Leicester, while the Foxes have a chance to temporarily move five clear with victory over West Brom at the King Power Stadium tonight. [...]