Manchester United 1, West Ham United 1: We overcame fear of Old Trafford, says Hammers boss Slaven Bilic November 27, 2016 West Ham boss Slaven Bilic applauded his players for overcoming a sense of paralysis caused by leading at Old Trafford before grinding out a point against draw specialists Manchester United on Sunday. Striker Diafra Sakko, making only his second start of the campaign, handed the Hammers a dream start courtesy of an early headed goal, [...]
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho set for further disciplinary action after Old Trafford dismissal November 27, 2016 Cantankerous Manchester Untied boss Jose Mourinho is set to face further disciplinary action after being sent to the stands for the second time in a month during his side’s 1-1 draw with West Ham on Sunday. Mourinho was dismissed by referee Jon Moss after he kicked a water bottle in frustration at £89m midfielder Paul [...]
Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1: Arsene Wenger patient over Alexis Sanchez contract stand-off after Chilean’s brace reignites Gunners November 27, 2016 Arsenal 3, Bournemouth 1 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits the club has work to do to tie Alexis Sanchez to a new contract after the livewire forward underlined his value with two goals to sink Bournemouth. Theo Walcott scored the other, with Callum Wilson replying for the visitors with a penalty, as the Gunners ended a [...]
Anthony Hamilton, father of three-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, tells the story behind his new project – Kicktrix November 25, 2016 How do you raise the next Andy Murray, the next Laura Trott, the next Gareth Bale? Anthony Hamilton, father and former manager of three-time Formula One world champion Lewis, should have some idea. Speaking to City PM, Hamilton is intrigued when I mention a theory popularised by authors such as Malcolm Gladwell and Matthew Syed, [...]
Manchester United 4, Feyenoord 0: My crusade to silence critics is in full swing, insists Wayne Rooney November 24, 2016 Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney insists his personal crusade to silence his critics has begun after assuming the status of the club’s leading goalscorer in European competition by netting against Feyenoord. Rooney, whose off-field behaviour has hit the headlines in recent weeks after he was alleged to have partied late into the night and gatecrashed [...]
Betting: Chelsea to extend winning run over out-of-form Tottenham at Stamford Bridge November 24, 2016 The last time Tottenham won away at Chelsea, Dele Alli and last week’s goalscorer Harry Winks were still six years away from being born. Since Gary Lineker’s late winner in 1990, 26 years and 29 games have passed without Spurs tasting victory at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino’s side travel to west London tomorrow knowing they [...]
Betting: Koeman would settle for a point on St Mary’s return November 24, 2016 All eyes will be on Ronald Koeman as he returns to Southampton for the first time this weekend, as his Everton side travel to St Mary’s on Sunday. The Dutch manager enjoyed two successful years with the Saints, guiding them to sixth place last year, their highest ever Premier League finish. However, he switched the south [...]
Borussia Monchengladbach 1, Manchester City 1: Pep Guardiola thrilled as City reach last 16 for fourth year in a row November 23, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refused to conceal his delight as his side guaranteed their presence in the Champions League last-16 draw after coming from behind to earn a point against Borussia Monchengladbach. The visitors hauled themselves level on the stroke of half time through stand-in skipper David Silva following Raffael’s opener for the hosts, [...]
Arsenal 2, Paris Saint-Germain 2: Arsene Wenger frustrated but refuses to blame Alex Iwobi for costly late own goal November 23, 2016 Arsenal 2, Paris Saint-Germain 2 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admitted his frustration but refused to blame Alex Iwobi after his late own goal cost the Gunners a valuable victory and, in all likelihood, top spot in Champions League Group A. Wenger's men fought back from Edinson Cavani's early goal to lead the French title-holders through [...]
