Fabio Capello: Chelsea slump is down to Jose Mourinho’s habit of ruining his players October 6, 2015 Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is paying the price for habitually “ruining” his players in the first 18 months of his tenure, according to former England coach Fabio Capello. Blues chiefs this week took the unusual step of issuing a public vote of confidence in Mourinho, who has led the team to just eight points from [...]
Jurgen Klopp can restore Liverpool to the top four but a Premier League title challenge is beyond him with this squad October 6, 2015 I was a little surprised by Liverpool’s decision to sack Brendan Rodgers but, as the dust begins to settle and the club prepare to appoint his replacement, he can harbour few complaints. None of the numbers show his reign in a very flattering light. Yes, he had to contend with the unavoidable loss of start [...]
Liverpool make Jurgen Klopp contact to replace Brendan Rodgers October 5, 2015 Liverpool have moved quickly to replace the sacked Brendan Rodgers by sounding out former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp about the managerial vacancy at Anfield. Klopp is currently out of work after resigning from Dortmund in May, having led the German club to two Bundesliga titles and a Champions League final against Bayern Munich in [...]
Chelsea give Jose Mourinho vote of confidence – but won’t hand manager extra cash for January transfer spree October 5, 2015 Chelsea have publicly backed under-fire manager Jose Mourinho to turn around their troubled start to the season but have warned that he will have to do so without a spending spree in January. Mourinho has found his future scrutinised just months after leading the Blues to the Premier League title, having begun their defence by [...]
Arsenal 3-0 Manchester United: Electrifying Gunners stun United and jump start their Premier League title push October 5, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists the annihilation of perennial tormentors Manchester United has proven his side are genuine Premier League title contenders after an electrifying showing at Emirates Stadium yesterday. As if straining at the leash following their midweek Champions League meltdown, an irresistible Arsenal destroyed their pedestrian rivals in a blistering first half, with [...]
Premier League: Electrifying Arsenal stun United and jump start their title push October 4, 2015 EMIRATES STADIUM ARSENAL 3 MANCHESTER UNITED 0 ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger insists the annihilation of perennial tormentors Manchester United has proven his side are genuine Premier League title contenders after an electrifying showing at Emirates Stadium yesterday. As if straining at the leash following their midweek Champions League meltdown, an irresistible Arsenal destroyed their pedestrian [...]
Free-kick hero Christian Eriksen at double as Tottenham continue unbeaten run October 4, 2015 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino heaped praise on dead-ball specialist Christian Eriksen after the midfielder rescued a point at Swansea yesterday with two expert free-kicks. Eriksen nullified Andre Ayew’s opener for the hosts and an own goal by Spurs striker Harry Kane as the visitors extended their unbeaten run in the Premier League to seven games. [...]
Liverpool dismiss Brendan Rodgers as Dick Advocaat quits Sunderland October 4, 2015 Former Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp and ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti last night emerged as favourites for the Liverpool job after Anfield chiefs sacked Brendan Rodgers. Rodgers’ departure was announced just hours after the Reds drew 1-1 at Merseyside rivals Everton and on a tumultuous day that also saw Dick Advocaat quit Sunderland but [...]
Louis Saha: Football should follow rugby’s lead and introduce TV replays for the benefit of fans, referees and players October 2, 2015 As always when rugby’s in the news, conversations about its difference to football dominate sporting debate. A key contrast that’s been discussed a lot during the World Cup is the way rugby has widely embraced video technology while football just relies upon goal-line incidents. Why can't football simply re-play video of disputed incidents, then and [...]
Manchester United can win again and keep their good Emirates run going October 2, 2015 Sometimes the price alone is enough to make a bet worth placing. That’s the case when top-of-the-table Manchester United – 11/4 shots with Sportingbet – head to the Emirates on Sunday. It helps that they are unbeaten there in over four years, of course. They won 2-1 in November last season, drew [...]