Manchester City 2, West Ham United 1: City are the new kings of Fergie time, insists Pep Guardiola December 3, 2017 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists his side are the new custodians of ‘Fergie time’ after conjuring another late winner during their Premier League victory over struggling West Ham. For the last three games Raheem Sterling had assumed the role of match-winner but on this occasion it was stand-in skipper David Silva who completed City’s [...]
Raheem Sterling’s quantum leap: Why Man City man’s superhero season should encourage Tottenham’s Dele Alli and Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford November 30, 2017 Raheem Sterling’s late winners against Feyenoord, Huddersfield and Southampton in Manchester City’s last three games have underlined his remarkable evolution this season from talented but erratic forward to the elite team’s go-to man in the clutch. It’s been quite a jump. If Sterling was the star in a superhero movie then the 2017-18 season would [...]
Manchester City 2, Southampton 1: Pep Guardiola lavishes praise on Premier League leaders after last-gasp victory November 29, 2017 Euphoric Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola lavished praise on his side after Raheem Sterling’s last-gasp winner ensured the Premier League leaders overcame Southampton and maintained their eight-point cushion at the summit. For the third game in succession former Liverpool forward Sterling netted a late clincher, this time in the 96th minute, as City sealed a [...]
Everton 4, West Ham United 1: Wayne Rooney savours memorable strike as Toffees heap misery on struggling Hammers November 29, 2017 Everton skipper Wayne Rooney savoured a memorable strike from his own half as the Toffees prepared for life under Sam Allardyce with a morale-boosting Premier League victory over struggling West Ham. With former England boss Allardyce, who is set to be confirmed as Ronald Koeman’s permanent successor, watching from the stands, Rooney notched his first [...]
Qarabag 0, Chelsea 4: Willian double sees Blues cruise into last 16 and ease Antonio Conte fixture congestion fears November 22, 2017 Qarabag 0, Chelsea 4 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admitted his relief after victory over 10-man Qarabag confirmed the Blues’ place in the Champions League knockout stage and eased his fixture scheduling concerns. Two sumptuous goals from forward Willian and penalties converted by Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas in Baku ensured their progress from Group C [...]
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte blames Premier League for his team’s faltering title defence – and English clubs’ recent failure in the Champions League November 21, 2017 Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has taken a swipe at the Premier League, accusing its fixture compilers of sabotaging English clubs chances of success at home and in the Champions League. Conte insists the scheduling has repeatedly put his team at an unfair disadvantage in domestic competition this season. The Blues do not expect to arrive [...]
Annecy may lack the glamour and reputation of the bigger Euro ski resorts, but for a trip with kids in tow, it’s near perfect November 17, 2017 One of the biggest issues facing us cosseted west Londoners at this time of year is where to go for our family skiing holiday. Given the lack of parliamentary time to cover this imperative issue I’d like to throw an option into the debate – Lake Annecy. The marketing department in France clearly thinks that [...]
Disruptive law firm Keystone reveals £50m float plans November 16, 2017 Disruptive law firm Keystone today announced plans for a £50m float to boost its brand and enhance growth prospects. Founded in 2002, Keystone was one of the first so-called "platform" firms. The company sits as an umbrella, allowing smaller firms to operate out of their own offices but under Keystone's brand. Lawyers do not receive [...]
Disruptive law firm Keystone reveals £50m float plans November 16, 2017 Disruptive law firm Keystone today announced plans for a £50m float to boost its brand and enhance growth prospects. Founded in 2002, Keystone was one of the first so-called “platform” firms. The company sits as an umbrella, allowing smaller firms to operate out of their own offices but under Keystone’s brand. Lawyers do not receive [...]
Former Premier League champions Leicester City owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha to face £322m Thai court battle November 13, 2017 The Thai owner of 2016 Premier League champions Leicester City is to face a £322m criminal lawsuit, it was announced overnight. A case against King Power founder Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha has been accepted by the Thai Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct, with proceedings set to start in February. Authorities allege duty free firm King [...]