Arsenal’s Gabriel has ban overturned – but may receive another suspension for protesting ‘wrong’ red card against Chelsea September 22, 2015 Arsenal have received a boost ahead of the north London derby after defender Gabriel had his red card against Chelsea rescinded and a three-match ban overturned on appeal. The Brazil centre-back could yet be suspended later this week, however, as he still faces a charge of improper conduct for protesting his dismissal on Saturday at [...]
Diego Costa: Chelsea striker banned for three matches after FA throws out appeal September 22, 2015 Chelsea must make do without striker Diego Costa for the next three matches after the Football Association upheld a charge of violent conduct. The Blues appealed the charge, which related to the Spain forward’s tussle with Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny in a 2-0 win over the Gunners on Saturday, but the appeal was rejected. Chelsea [...]
Arsenal financial results 2015: Ivan Gazidis says club “will remain true to principles” as profit rises by £20m and cash reserves hit £193m September 21, 2015 Arsenal's form on the pitch may be out of sorts, but the club's financial might is as strong as ever according to last season's financial results. The figures Pre-tax-profit rose by £20m to £24.7m as Arsenal won a second successive FA Cup trophy and once again qualified for the Champions League. The team's performance was [...]
Diego Costa: Chelsea striker faces three-match ban after FA charge September 21, 2015 Controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa is facing a second three-match ban for violent conduct this year after he was charged retrospectively by the Football Association (FA) today. The FA acted after referee Mike Dean acknowledged that he and his assistants had not spotted Costa putting his hands in Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny’s face during Saturday’s Premier [...]
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho Mourinho jibe rubs salt into Arsene Wenger wound September 20, 2015 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has fanned the flames following his team’s fiery 2-0 Premier League victory over Arsenal on Saturday, saying that Gunners manager Arsene Wenger is underachieving given the talent at his disposal. Mourinho had already taken his customary swipe at Wenger straight after the match, accusing the Frenchman of persistent moaning when he [...]
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 [...]