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. [...]
Spurs and Arsenal wait in wings as Leicester’s Premier League title bid continues without Kante February 29, 2016 While Tottenham and Arsenal’s Premier League title bids resume on Wednesday, leaders Leicester will be without midfielder N’Golo Kante when they face West Brom tomorrow in the next instalment in the race for top-flight supremacy. Frenchman Kante has been an influential presence for the Foxes this season, featuring in every league match and making more tackles [...]
Out-of-sorts Crystal Palace face battle for Premier League survival, admits boss Alan Pardew February 29, 2016 Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew admits his out-of-sorts side face a battle for Premier League survival after a worrying slump in form which has derailed their quest for a top-six finish. The Eagles will bid to end a 10-match winless streak in the league, dating back to December’s victory over Stoke City, when they face [...]
Capital One Cup final: Liverpool 1, Manchester City 1 (AET, City win 3-1 on penalties): Pellegrini basks in glory of his Caballero punt February 28, 2016 Departing Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted the overriding principle of fielding Willy Caballero was stronger than his desire to win the Capital One Cup after his understudy goalkeeper proved the matchwinner at Wembley yesterday. The 34-year-old Argentine repelled spot-kicks from Lucas, Philippe Coutinho and Adam Lallana in a dramatic penalty shootout after Coutinho had [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 2, Swansea City 1: Rotation key to stoking Premier League title bid, says Pochettino February 28, 2016 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that he will need to juggle his resources if his side are to maintain their Premier League title bid after a late fightback earned maximum points against Swansea yesterday. Goals inside the final 20 minutes by substitute Nacer Chadli and full-back Danny Rose cancelled out Italian forward Alberto Paloschi’s first-half [...]