England and West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez “in disbelief” after racism charge from Football Association February 8, 2018 England striker Jay Rodriguez says he is “gutted and in disbelief” at being charged by the Football Association over allegations that he racially abused Brighton defender Gaetan Bong. The West Brom player faces a minimum ban of five matches if found guilty in relation to the flashpoint with Cameroon international Bong during a Premier League [...]
Tottenham can exploit Arsenal’s shaky starts in big games February 8, 2018 Arsene Wenger could be forgiven if he shuddered when Christian Eriksen scored after just 11 seconds to put Tottenham ahead against Manchester United last week. In doing so the Dane highlighted an aspect of the game in which Spurs outperform the Gunners, especially in big games such as Saturday’s derby between the north London rivals. [...]
Manchester United’s Alexis Sanchez breaks shirt sales records following move from Arsenal February 8, 2018 Manchester United’s new signing Alexis Sanchez has broken records for shirt sales, the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has revealed. Following Sanchez’s arrival at Old Trafford from Arsenal last month as part of a swap deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, United sold over three times as many shirts featuring his name as any previous January transfer. [...]
Chelsea set to keep faith with Antonio Conte despite sudden dip in form and tensions with club February 6, 2018 Chelsea look set to keep faith with manager Antonio Conte despite the club’s nosediving form intensifying speculation that the Italian’s departure is only a matter of time. Conte appeared to invite the club to sack him following Monday’s 4-1 defeat at Watford – their third loss in four games, and part of a longer sequence [...]
Watford 4, Chelsea 1: Antonio Conte insists he does not fear sack despite humiliating defeat pushing him to the brink February 6, 2018 Watford 4, Chelsea 1 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte last night insisted that he does not fear the sack despite a humiliating setback at Watford leaving him fighting to save his job. The Premier League champions, who played with 10 men for an hour, looked rudderless as they succumbed to consecutive three-goal defeats against teams in [...]
Formula 1 to replace discarded grid girls with new “grid kids” scheme February 5, 2018 “Grid kids” will replace Formula 1’s grid girls at this season’s Grands Prix, following F1 bosses’ decision to scrap the long-standing tradition of using female models before races. Children who compete in junior categories of motor racing in each Grand Prix-hosting nation will be given the opportunity to stand alongside the 20 drivers on the [...]
Liverpool 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2: Harry Kane rescues draw with 95th-minute penalty moments after missing earlier spot-kick February 4, 2018 Liverpool 2, Tottenham Hotspur 2 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino branded Liverpool lucky to escape with a draw despite his own team needing an injury-time penalty to salvage a point from a frenzied finish at Anfield. Striker Harry Kane put an earlier spot-kick miss behind him to net an equalising penalty in the 95th minute, becoming [...]
Outraged by Alexis Sanchez’s stratospheric pay? Try rethinking your attitude to capitalism February 1, 2018 Alexis Sanchez has moved to Manchester United on a reported salary of £350,000 per week, rising to £450,000 when his image rights are included, and £600,000 with potential bonuses. While the January transfer window has now closed, football pay has yet again opened a debate which goes to the very heart of capitalism itself. You [...]
Tottenham Hotspur 2, Manchester United 0: Exasperated Jose Mourinho labels Spurs opener “ridiculous” as Christian Eriksen scores within 11 seconds January 31, 2018 Livid Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho lambasted his players for conceding the joint-third fastest goal in Premier League history during their steamrollering by Tottenham. Not since the sixties had Spurs won three consecutive home league matches against United but a strike after only 11 seconds from Christian Eriksen and own goal from United centre-half Phil [...]
Antonio Conte insists “I’m doing a great job” after Bournemouth batter Chelsea 3-0 at Stamford Bridge January 31, 2018 Chelsea 0, Bournemouth 3 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte issued a staunch defence of his performance after his side suffered a shock defeat at home to Bournemouth. The Blues boss insisted he was getting the best out of his players despite them conceding three second-half goals in 17 minutes to Callum Wilson, Junior Stanislas and Nathan [...]