We struggle to cope with Stoke, admits Wenger December 7, 2014 ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger admits his team struggle to cope with playing at Stoke, following a fifth defeat in their last eight visits to the Britannia Stadium. Wenger believes Saturday’s 3-2 reverse – the Gunners’ fourth in the Premier League already this season – was also further evidence that the Potters try harder against his [...]
Pearson rejects job fears as Villa down Leicester December 7, 2014 LEICESTER manager Nigel Pearson insists he is not worried about getting the sack despite yesterday’s 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa leaving his team anchored to the bottom of the Premier League. The Foxes took the lead when Leonardo Ulloa capitalised on Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan’s poor handling, but Ciaran Clark headed an equaliser and Alan [...]
Pardew: Chelsea can’t avoid loss for a full season December 4, 2014 NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has dismissed Chelsea’s ability to navigate the entire season without defeat as the Magpies bid to end their unbeaten start at St James’ Park tomorrow lunchtime. The Blues have made a blistering start to the campaign and boast a six-point lead at the Premier League summit, have won their Champions League [...]
Warnock: I tried in vain for Kane December 4, 2014 CRYSTAL Palace manager Neil Warnock has revealed that he failed in a bid to sign Harry Kane before the in-form England Under-21 striker became a key figure under new Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino. Kane has forced his way into Pochettino’s starting line-up with 10 goals in 19 games this season – the kind of potency [...]
We need points not pints, Harry tells QPR squad December 4, 2014 QUEENS Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp has urged his players to shelve thoughts of Christmas celebrations and pour their energies into a pivotal run of festive fixtures. Redknapp is wary of the negative publicity a team party can attract, especially at a time when they are fighting to recover from a dreadful start to the [...]
Sport Comment: Could Rio’s great career have been even better? December 4, 2014 RIO FERDINAND appears to be about to bring down the curtain on a fine – if flawed – career by retiring at the end of this season. He dropped the latest of a series of hints this week that the current campaign will be his swansong when he admitted that he “doesn’t have as much [...]
On fire Aguero can leave Toffees feeling sticky at the Etihad December 4, 2014 WHILE some may resent the shorter, darker, colder days that come with the advent of November, the month reignited the flames of Manchester City’s Premier League campaign, bringing their title retention hopes back to life. With Chelsea streaking out in front, an inconsistent start to their campaign saw pressure mounting on Manuel Pellegrini as City [...]
Mourinho set for another frustrating Tyneside trip December 4, 2014 TO SAY that this has been one of the more bizarre Premier League seasons in recent times is something of an understatement. The fact that Newcastle were sat in fourth place with a negative goal difference just two weeks ago attests to that, especially when you consider how their season started. Having won just five [...]
Premier League: Mourinho revels in Drogba show as Spurs crushed December 3, 2014 CHELSEA 3 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0 CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho praised Didier Drogba after the evergreen striker proved the Blues’ supporting cast can be every bit as deadly as absent top scorer Diego Costa. Drogba, 36, scored one and set up another for Eden Hazard as the Premier League leaders maintained their six-point gap and extended [...]
Man City expect to pass FFP after earning record £347m December 3, 2014 MANCHESTER City chiefs believe they are set to avoid further punishment under European financial fair play (FFP) rules after achieving record revenue and slashing losses last year. City are at risk of triggering £33m in suspended fines if they fail FFP tests again, but chief executive Ferran Soriano expects them to comply – and turn [...]