Premier League: Martial arts propel United into second place September 20, 2015 SOUTHAMPTON 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 3 MANCHESTER United manager Louis van Gaal hailed Anthony Martial’s flying start after the £35m teenager took his tally to three goals in his first three games. The 19-year-old’s two cool finishes and Juan Mata’s strike helped United come from behind to beat Southampton, for whom striker Graziano Pelle netted twice, [...]
Could football transfer fees be banned? Players’ union Fifpro files legal complaint against Fifa with European Commission September 18, 2015 Should football transfers be banned? That's the revolutionary idea being put forward by world players' union Fifpro who have lodged a legal complaint against Fifa with the European Commission over the current system in place. Fifpro believe the current transfer system breaches EU competition law and that beyond the big, cash-rich leagues in Europe "there [...]
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 [...]
Happy Hammers have the weapons to harm Man City September 17, 2015 JUVENTUS’ comeback win over Manchester City will have left Manuel Pellegrini feeling like he was mugged by the Old Lady. The 2-1 loss means City will have to do things the hard way in the Champions League again. They’ve only won three of their last 12 home games in the competition so West Ham – [...]
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 [...]
Champions League: Wenger: I did not make too many changes September 17, 2015 DINAMO ZAGREB 2 ARSENAL 1 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger refused to accept that he was culpable of making too many changes despite his side starting their Champions League campaign in abject fashion against Dinamo Zagreb last night. An Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain own goal and Junior Fernandes header proved decisive for the hosts, as did a first-half [...]
Champions League: Jose disputes Gerrard’s JT rift assertion September 17, 2015 CHELSEA 4 MACCABI TEL AVIV 0 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho last night denied claims from former England captain Steven Gerrard of a rift with skipper John Terry after the Blues kick-started their stuttering season with a Champions League cakewalk against Maccabi Tel Aviv. Mourinho was forced to respond to Gerrard’s suggestion after goals [...]
Chelsea wanted European Cup wins, now they need them – Trevor Steven’s Football Comment September 16, 2015 Before the season started I wondered whether Jose Mourinho might place greater importance on Champions League success this term, having accomplished his initial goal of returning the west Londoners to domestic supremacy. Tonight his team begin their European campaign with a home match against Maccabi Tel Aviv, and victory could hardly be more vital [...]
Mourinho: I am not a two year wonder September 16, 2015 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has rejected suggestions that he lacks staying power as he attempts to turn around his club’s worst start to a season since 1988 tonight against Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Blues host the Israeli title winners in their opening Champions League group fixture still seeking a first win at Stamford Bridge of [...]