Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom | AFP | Christian Eriksen scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur clinched a 2-1 Premier League win over Stoke City following Harry Kane’s return to the starting line-up after an ankle injury. Kane thought he had got on the scoresheet for Tottenham after the winner was initially credited …
Read More »De Bruyne rested as City prioritise Champions League comeback
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rested Kevin de Bruyne among other stars for Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final rescue mission against Liverpool as City look to seal the Premier League title against local rivals Manchester United on Saturday (1630GMT). Guardiola made four changes from the …
Read More »Defiant Conte won’t talk about potential Chelsea exit
London, United Kingdom | AFP | With Chelsea’s reign as Premier League champions all but over, it’s fitting Antonio Conte approaches that dispiriting conclusion in the same tetchy mood he began their doomed title defence. Blues boss Conte has cut a frustrated figure from the moment he sagely warned of a …
Read More »‘End of the world?’ No, but Mourinho wants to delay Man City party
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho told fans it will not be the “end of the world” if Manchester United lose to Manchester City and hand them the Premier League crown but says he wants to delay the title celebrations. Saturday’s eagerly awaited meeting at City’s Etihad Stadium offers …
Read More »Guardiola vows to attack Liverpool at Anfield
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola promised to stick by his principles and attack Liverpool in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday, despite admitting he is playing into his opponents’ hands. Liverpool are the only side to beat runaway leaders City in the Premier …
Read More »‘If Mourinho was made of chocolate he’d eat himself’ – Docherty
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has poked fun at Jose Mourinho’s ego by claiming the Old Trafford boss would eat himself if he was made of chocolate. Docherty knows what it takes to succeed at United after spending five years in charge in …
Read More »Five things we learned from the Premier League
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester City looked every inch champions elect as the leaders moved within touching distance of the title. Tottenham delivered a hammer blow to Chelsea’s top four hopes and ended their Stamford Bridge curse in the process. Here are five things we learned from the …
Read More »‘That’s what friends are for’: Aubameyang happy to give up hat-trick bid
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang said he was happy to give up the chance to claim a hat-trick on Sunday, preferring to see Arsenal strike partner Alexandre Lacazette convert a confidence-boosting penalty Arsenal defeated relegation-haunted Stoke 3-0 with Aubameyang scoring twice — a penalty and another from …
Read More »Pochettino delighted as Dele double ends Spurs long wait for win at Chelsea
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted he always trusted Dele Alli’s talent despite the England international’s struggles to meet his high standards this season. Alli doubled his tally for 2018 by scoring twice in four second-half minutes as Spurs beat Chelsea 3-1 on Sunday …
Read More »Aubameyang brace sparks Arsenal late show
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal warmed up for their crucial Europa League quarter-final with a flattering 3-0 victory against relegation-threatened Stoke on Sunday. Three goals in the final 15 minutes put a gloss on a largely soporific performance at a well-below capacity Emirates Stadium. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the …
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