Jurgen Klopp could not hide his frustration as his Liverpool side left White Hart Lane with just a point after an impressive performance against Tottenham Hotspur. Liverpool had the better of the game against Spurs on Saturday afternoon but failed to take their chances in front of goal in order to clinch three points. The visitors took lead the lead courtesy of James Milner's converted penalty in the 43rd minute. However, Liverpool were unable withstand a heavy spell of pressure from Tottenham in the second half and Danny Rose equalised on … [Read more...]
Arsenal beat Watford to claim first win of the season
Arsenal recorded their first win of their Premier League season with a resounding 3-1 win against Watford at Vicarage Road. Having lost at home to Liverpool and drawn 0-0 at champions Leicester, Arsene Wenger saw his side dominate the first half at Vicarage Road, as an early Santi Cazorla penalty was added to by Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil. Watford, still looking for a win under Walter Mazzarri, looked better after the break as club-record signing Roberto Pereyra came off the bench to grab a consolation. The Gunners, who are likely to … [Read more...]
Chelsea extend winning run with win over Burnley
First half goals from Eden Hazard and Willian eased Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Belgian playmaker Hazard grabbed his second goal in three matches as Chelsea pummelled the Clarets at Stamford Bridge. Burnley may have beaten Liverpool with 19 per cent possession of the ball last weekend, but Antonio Conte’s rampant side never looked remotely like falling for the counter-punch. In fact the only surprise was that they only scored three as Hazard and Diego Costa could probably have bagged a hat-trick apiece. As … [Read more...]
Danny Rose equaliser seals point for Spurs against Liverpool
Tottenham rescued a point from their Premier League clash with Liverpool when Danny Rose rewarded a second-half fightback by firing the equaliser in a 1-1 draw at White Hart Lane. Jurgen Klopp's side controlled most of the match and deserved to take the lead when James Milner converted from the penalty spot, but Spurs eventually burst into life with half an hour remaining. A succession of thwarted chances preceded a beautifully taken goal from Rose, although it was some woeful defending that presented him with the chance to secure a second … [Read more...]
Conte: Chelsea ‘will have a problem’ completing transfer business
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte fears he could be left frustrated in his bid to strengthen the Blues squad before the transfer window closes. Conte has brought in big-money signings in the shape of midfielder N'Golo Kante and forward Michy Batshuayi this summer but has yet to add the defensive reinforcements he desperately needs. The Blues have long been linked with Kalidou Koulibaly but have been unable to lure him away from Napoli, while AC Milan say they have knocked back a bid for Alessio Romagnoli. Conte admits his current squad is not … [Read more...]
Mourinho suggests Man United transfer business over after Pereira loan
Jose Mourinho has said the departure of Andreas Pereira will be the last piece of business done by Manchester United this summer. Young midfielder Pereira is set to join Spanish Granada on loan after the 20-year-old’s move to Fulham broke down. Mourinho is understood to be keen to add an experienced centre-back and a right-back to his squad, while there are question marks over the futures of a number of players currently at Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese suggests he is happy with the size of his squad and says he is prepared to … [Read more...]
Mourinho: ‘Very difficult’ for Schweinsteiger to get game time
Jose Mourinho has emphasised it will be “very difficult” for Bastian Schweinsteiger to play for Manchester United this season – and had a dig back at Karl-Heinz Rummenigge . Schweinsteiger has been frozen out of the first-team picture at United this term, with boss Mourinho making it clear he is not part of his plans. Earlier this week the 32-year-old former Germany midfielder said he would not be joining another club in Europe and added of his current employers: “I will be ready, if the team needs me.” But when asked on Friday if there … [Read more...]
UEL: Manchester United draw Robin van Persie’s Fenerbahce
Manchester United will face Fenerbahce and Feyenoord in Group A in the 2016-17 Europa League. Jose Mourinho's side are the bookmakers' favourites to win the competition, which begins on Sept. 15, but face tough opposition in Turkish side Fenerbahce, whose squad includes former United striker Robin van Persie, and Dutch club Feyenoord. Zorya Luhansk, who finished fourth in the Ukrainian Premier League last season, complete the group. United, who qualified automatically for the group stage, have never won the Europa League or its … [Read more...]
UEFA confirm four automatic CL spots for Premier League
The Premier League is set to have four teams qualifying automatically for the Champions League group stage from the 2018-19 season. UEFA announced at a press conference on Friday that Europe's leading leagues in their co-efficient rankings - currently the Premier League, Spain's LaLiga, Germany's Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A - will all have automatic qualification for top-four finishers. Under the current system there are automatic spots for the top three English, Spanish and German clubs, with a fourth having to qualify through a … [Read more...]
Besiktas continue negotiations for Samir Nasri
Besiktas are locked in negotiations with Manchester City over a loan deal for Samir Nasri. The attacking midfielder has been told he can leave the Etihad this summer and he is yet to feature under new boss Pep Guardiola. Given the lack of time left in the transfer window, the France international is ready to leave on loan and he now has a concrete offer on the table. Besiktas, according to L'Equipe, are in talks with City about a season-long deal and they are hopeful of reaching an agreement. The Turkish side are happy to pay a loan … [Read more...]
Belgium name Henry as Martinez’s assistant manager
Thierry Henry will join the Belgium national team's coaching staff as Roberto Martinez's assistant. Former France international Henry had been working as coach of Arsenal's under-18 side before leaving last month after Arsene Wenger told him he could not continue in the role unless he quit his work as a TV pundit. However, he will now work with former Wigan and Everton boss Martinez as Belgium look to rebuild following a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign. Roberto Martínez: "@ThierryHenry has been in the situation to change the spirit … [Read more...]