Rodgers urges Liverpool’s homesick players to relish performing under Anfield spotlight September 20, 2015 LIVERPOOL 1 NORWICH CITY 1 UNDER-PRESSURE Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers insisted his side must embrace the challenge of playing under the Anfield microscope after his side continued their stuttering start to the season against Norwich yesterday. Half-time substitute Danny Ings ignited the contest with his first Liverpool goal, only for Norwich defender Russell Martin to [...]
Chelsea: Jose Mourinho could face five-match touchline ban for “sexist” language in row with team doctor Eva Carneiro September 18, 2015 Jose Mourinho could face a five-match touchline ban from the Football Association (FA) for abusive and sexist language directed to former team doctor Eva Carneiro. The FA is investigating a complaint made against the Chelsea manager for language used during Chelsea's opening day draw with Swansea City. Mourinho reacted furiously when Carneiro and physio John [...]
Chelsea set to finally stop the rot with London pride at stake September 18, 2015 THE PUNTER Ben Cleminson previews the best of the Premier League action DESPITE having a combined age of 117, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger continue to squabble like school children. Playground prince Mourinho has got the digs in against the Frenchman ahead of tomorrow’s clash but nothing can mask the fact that Chelsea have had a [...]
Europa League: Tottenham’s Euro blushes saved as new boy Son conjures double September 18, 2015 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3 FK QARABAG 1 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admitted his side made life hard for themselves before £22m home debutant Son Heung-min ignited their Europa League campaign with a double against Azerbaijani champions FK Qarabag last night. Forward Son, a close season capture from Bayer Leverkusen, turned the tide after Qarabag [...]
Manchester United tell investors team is expected to reach Champions League quarter-finals and wage bill could rise by almost 20 per cent September 17, 2015 Manchester United are forecasting a hike of around 20 per cent in their wage bill due to their return to the Champions League – where the club expect to at least reach the quarter-finals. Read more: Manchester United profit tumbles The Premier League giants announced their financial results for the last season today which revealed an [...]
Manchester United profit tumbles but club says it will be first to record £500m revenue in England thanks to Adidas sponsorship and Champions League return September 17, 2015 Manchester United have assured investors revenue will soon bounce back to record levels after last season's absence from the Champions League triggered an 89 per cent tumble in the club's profits and a net loss of £1.2m. Read more: Manchester United make David De Gea the highest-paid goalkeeper in the world David Moyes' failure to guide [...]
Chelsea wanted European Cup wins, now they need them – Trevor Steven’s Football Comment September 16, 2015 Before the season started I wondered whether Jose Mourinho might place greater importance on Champions League success this term, having accomplished his initial goal of returning the west Londoners to domestic supremacy. Tonight his team begin their European campaign with a home match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, and victory could hardly be more vital [...]
Chelsea plans get green light September 15, 2015 CHELSEA have received a boost in their plan to turn Stamford Bridge into a striking 60,000-seater stadium after Hammersmith and Fulham Council granted the scheme qualified approval. The Blues are now expected to submit a full planning application, having showcased blueprints for the Gothic-inspired design at two public exhibitions. The Premier League champions favour a [...]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to ring changes in Zagreb September 15, 2015 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to rest players for tonight’s Champions League expedition, despite facing a task that has proved insurmountable to Dinamo Zagreb’s last 41 opponents. The Gunners arrive in Croatia looking to end a Dinamo unbeaten run that stretches back to November but Wenger still plans to rotate his squad with [...]
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke net worth rises to $7.6bn as sports empire is valued at $4.1bn September 15, 2015 Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke's sports empire – which also includes American football, basketball and ice hockey franchises – is worth $4.1bn, according to new figures from Forbes. Read more: Arsenal paid Stan Kroenke's company £3m last year – the same amount as an increase in season ticket price The business magazine found that Kroenke, who [...]