Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho has suggested that it is up to Paul Pogba to explain why he has been so inconsistent for Manchester United this season. The midfielder was in fine form for France on Tuesday, scoring with a 30-yard free-kick after setting up a goal …
Read More »Pogba pushing for Man Utd start after France starring role
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho’s strained relations with Manchester United’s record signing Paul Pogba will again come under close scrutiny when the Premier League returns from its international break this weekend. Mourinho’s side, out of action for two weeks since winning an FA Cup quarter-final against Brighton, …
Read More »Spurs don’t need to ‘buy’ trophies – Pochettino
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his side should be proud of their achievements in recent years even if they haven’t delivered silverware because they can’t “buy” trophies like their competitors. Pochettino’s men travel to Swansea City on Saturday (1215GMT) in the hope of reaching …
Read More »Ayew ‘proud’ of African roots following West Ham exit
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Swansea’s Ghanaian forward Andre Ayew hit back at West Ham’s sacked director of recruitment Tony Henry for calling into question the attitude of African players. Henry was dismissed by the London club on Friday following an investigation into a report by the Daily Mail …
Read More »Swansea stun Arsenal, Liverpool cruise
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Petr Cech’s howler rocked Arsenal as they crashed to a shock 3-1 defeat at Swansea, while Liverpool cruised to victory over Huddersfield on Tuesday. Arsenal goalkeeper Cech’s miscued attempt to clear allowed Jordan Ayew to slot home Swansea’s second goal at the Liberty Stadium. …
Read More »Giroud on Arsenal bench amid Chelsea move talk
Swansea, United Kingdom | AFP | Olivier Giroud was included among Arsenal’s substitutes at Swansea on Tuesday just hours after reports claimed the France striker has agreed an £18 million ($25 million, 20 million euros) move to Chelsea. With Arsenal on the verge of signing Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, …
Read More »Mkhitaryan set for Arsenal bow as Wenger waits on Ozil
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Henrikh Mkhitaryan is poised to make his Arsenal debut when Arsene Wenger’s side resume their Premier League campaign at bottom club Swansea City on Tuesday. The Gunners head to South Wales boosted by their League Cup semi-final triumph over Chelsea and rested following a …
Read More »Klopp says Liverpool dragged into a fight
Swansea, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp blamed his players for becoming embroiled in a fight at Swansea City as they lost their unbeaten 18-match run to the Premier League’s bottom club. Liverpool failed to grab a late draw to extend their lead over fifth-placed Tottenham as they lost to …
Read More »Klopp wants Liverpool to do more than preserve unbeaten run
Liverpool, United Kingdom | AFP | Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has insisted he has not given a second thought to his team’s 18-match unbeaten run ahead of their trip to Swansea City on Monday. Klopp’s side have been in imperious form recently, and ended Premier League leaders Manchester City’s hopes of …
Read More »Jesus saves Man City with last-gasp winner
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP Gabriel Jesus scored two goals including an injury-time winner as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City recorded a dramatic 2-1 victory over struggling Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. The home side looked in complete control during a dominant first-half showing only to surrender an …
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