Ludogorets Razgrad 2, Arsenal 3: Qualification not enough, top spot is the aim, Arsene Wenger tells victorious Gunners November 1, 2016 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger implored his side to claim top spot in Champions League Group A after the Gunners sealed their passage to the knockout stages with a gritty comeback against Ludogorets Razgrad. The visitors were facing an uphill battle after only 15 minutes as goals from Jonathan Cafu and Claudiu Keseru sent shockwaves through [...]
Claudio Ranieri tells Leicester to pen latest chapter of fairytale and seal qualification for Champions League last-16 November 1, 2016 Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has urged his side to finish drafting the latest chapter of their fairytale when they do Champions League battle with Danish champions FC Copenhagen on Wednesday. The Foxes boast a five-point lead at the summit of Group G and can seal their place in the last-16 of Europe’s premier club competition [...]
Ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan believes uncapped Test rookie Sam Billings should replace under-fire Gary Ballance in India November 1, 2016 Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has urged selectors to axe out-of-form batsman Gary Ballance and replace him with uncapped Kent rookie Sam Billings for their daunting five-Test showdown with India. Ballance scored a paltry 24 runs in four innings as England slumped to a 1-1 draw during last month’s series with Bangladesh, while he averages [...]
Mauricio Pochettino urges Gareth Southgate not to select Tottenham striker Harry Kane for England despite expected return in north London derby November 1, 2016 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has urged interim England manager Gareth Southgate to adopt a similarly cautious approach to Harry Kane’s fitness after confirming the striker will not feature against Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. Despite being ruled out of the crucial Champions League showdown at Wembley Stadium, Kane is expected to return from an ankle injury in [...]
Mark Hughes backs Stoke to replicate record-breaking seasons after Wilfried Bony haunts former club October 31, 2016 STOKE boss Mark Hughes believes his side are on track to replicate record-breaking seasons of the past after striker Wilfried Bony put his former club Swansea to the sword during Monday night's 3-1 canter. Having not scored since Boxing Day, the on-loan Manchester City hitman netted twice, either side of an Alfie Mawson own goal, after [...]
Don’t blow the chance to finish top of Champions League Group A, Arsene Wenger warns Arsenal October 31, 2016 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has urged his side not to blow the chance to finish top of their Champions League group as they prepare for battle against Bulgarian title winners Ludogorets Razgrad. The Gunners, who trounced Ludogorets 6-0 at home two weeks ago, currently head Group A and three points in Sofia could set up [...]
Gareth Bale happy to turn back on Premier League return in favour of bumper new Real Madrid deal October 31, 2016 Former Tottenham forward Gareth Bale insists he was happy to turn his back on a potential return to the Premier League in favour of staying at Real Madrid for life after signing a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 27-year-old’s new deal, which ties him to Real for the next six years until [...]
Manchester City will have to be perfect to have a chance of beating Barcelona, admits Pep Guardiola October 31, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accepts that his side will need to produce a flawless performance to have any chance of overpowering five-time conquerors of Europe Barcelona in Tuesday's Champions League showdown. Premier League leaders City suffered a 4-0 hammering at the hands of Guardiola’s former charges at Camp Nou during the last round of [...]
Lewis Hamilton cuts Nico Rosberg’s lead with victory in Mexico as major row erupts October 30, 2016 Britain's Lewis Hamilton closed the gap on championship leader Nico Rosberg at the summit of the drivers’ standings with a commanding victory at the Mexico Grand Prix as a major row erupted between Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Hamilton is now 19 points adrift of Mercedes team-mate Rosberg with two races of the season remaining in [...]
Dai Young admits scoreline flattered Wasps after Midlands side win to keep up pressure on Premiership leaders Saracens October 30, 2016 NULL
