Ferguson’s war cry as United close in on title April 2, 2012 BLACKBURN 0 MANCHESTER UNITED 2 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson last night warned rivals Manchester City his side are primed to fight to the bitter end to defend their title after two late goals increased their lead to five points. Wingers Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young struck in the last 10 minutes to earn [...]
Redknapp eyes third spot after Adebayor brace rekindles Spurs April 1, 2012 TOTTENHAM (3) vs SWANSEA (1) TOTTENHAM manager Harry Redknapp believes five wins from seven remaining Premier League games will secure a Champions League place, after striker Emmanuel Adebayor’s brace tightened their grip on a top four spot. Adebayor’s two second-half headers moved Spurs level on points with third-placed Arsenal, after Swansea midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson’s equaliser [...]
Carroll in dive row as Reds crisis deepens April 1, 2012 NEWCASTLE (2) vs LIVERPOOL (0) LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish leapt to the defence of Andy Carroll yesterday, after his £35m striker was accused of diving in a vain attempt to win a penalty during a nightmare return to Tyneside. Newcastle kept their faint Champions League hopes alive with a brace from Papiss Cisse – the [...]
United seek five-point title lead April 1, 2012 Manchester United could go five points clear in the Premier League tonight when they visit struggling Blackburn. Title rivals Manchester City were held to a 3-3 draw by Sunderland on Saturday.
Limping Liverpool look set for another defeat at Newcastle March 29, 2012 NEWCASTLE vs LIVERPOOL Sunday 1.30pm, Sky Sports 1 WITH at least one addition to the Anfield trophy cabinet, the history books will record that the 2011/12 season was a successful one for Liverpool. However, lifting the Carling Cup and a return to Wembley with at least an FA Cup semi-final against Everton fail to mask [...]
Vieira: Man Utd get more help from refs March 28, 2012 MANCHESTER CITY chief Patrick Vieira has reignited his war of words with Premier League title rivals Manchester United by claiming the champions get preferential treatment from referees at Old Trafford. Vieira’s comments come after Fulham were denied a potentially decisive penalty late in Monday’s 1-0 defeat at United, despite Sir Alex Ferguson admitting Danny Murphy [...]
Jol cries foul after United open up gap March 26, 2012 Rooney’s strike puts the champions back in front of rivals Man City but Fulham are left to rue penalty controversy MANCHESTER UTD 1 vs FULHAM 0 FULHAM manager Martin Jol accused referee Michael Oliver of ducking a late penalty decision last night after Manchester United edged out the west Londoners to climb three points clear [...]
Di Matteo responds to Gaitan barb March 26, 2012 BENFICA vs CHELSEA CHELSEA boss Roberto di Matteo last night hit back at Benfica claims his team are crippled with anxiety over their misfiring strikeforce as the two teams prepare to collide in the Champions League this evening. Di Matteo responded to the barb from the Portuguese outfit’s star midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, who singled out [...]
Cairns wins Modi libel case March 26, 2012 CRICKET: Former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns won £90,000 in libel damages in the High Court yesterday from Lalit Modi, after the ex-Indian Premier League chief alleged on Twitter Cairns had been involved in match-fixing. Modi must also pay £400,000 in costs.
Fulham between United and three-point title lead March 25, 2012 MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is relishing the run-in after reeling in arch-rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. Early pace-setters City, held by Stoke on Saturday, have squandered their lead, and United could go three points clear at the top with victory over Fulham tonight. “We are [...]