England No8 Billy Vunipola cites new-found carefree attitude as big factor in his swashbuckling form March 3, 2016 England powerhouse Billy Vunipola believes adopting a more carefree attitude to the game has helped him scale heights which have seen him touted as the world’s best No8. Vunipola has been in sparkling form during England’s three Six Nations victories which have propelled the Red Rose to within sight of a first championship title since [...]
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 [...]
Thumping maiden victory leaves Pendleton on track for Cheltenham Festival March 2, 2016 Double Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton did her chances of mounting Pacha Du Polder at the Cheltenham Festival no harm at all after completing a comprehensive victory on the 5/4 favourite at Wincanton. Pendleton set out with the express intention of riding in the St James’s Place Foxhunter Chase at the Cheltenham Festival on Friday 18 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Six Nations: England head coach Eddie Jones throws down gauntlet to Manu Tuilagi after adding robust centre to training group February 29, 2016 England head coach Eddie Jones has thrown down the gauntlet to Manu Tuilagi and urged the robust centre to prove he is worthy of a place in his matchday squad for the likely Six Nations title decider against Wales later this month. Tuilagi moved a step closer to reprising his international career after being summoned [...]
After a sticky 2015 McDowell is on course to prove that class is permanent February 29, 2016 Class is forever, form is only temporary. That saying could well be applied to Northern Ireland’s Graeme McDowell as he continued his resurgence with a strong performance at last week's Honda Classic. McDowell endured a rocky 2015, during which he missed seven cuts and registered just three top-10 finishes. That run of form resulted in him plummeting [...]
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 [...]
