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 [...]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic tempted but non-committal over Manchester United contract extension despite Jose Mourinho declaration November 23, 2016 Mamchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has indicated that he is likely to take up the club’s offer to extend his contract into a second season but stopped short of committing to the deal. The 35-year-old has scored seven goals in 16 appearances since joining United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer on an initial one-year contract [...]
As Monaco 2, Tottenham Hotspur 1: Harry Kane in blast at schoolboy Spurs as Champions League dream ends November 22, 2016 Tottenham striker Harry Kane blasted his “schoolboy” colleagues after defeat to classy Monaco extinguished the north London club’s hopes of reaching the Champions League knockout phase. Spurs were second best throughout and Kane’s equaliser from the penalty spot, following Djibril Sidibe’s headed opener, provided only temporary relief as Thomas Lemar restored Group E winners Monaco’s [...]
Leicester City 2, Club Brugge 1: Claudio Ranieri demands relegation woes be eased after Foxes reach Champions League knockout phase November 22, 2016 Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has demanded his side revive their domestic fortunes after continuing to scale new continental heights by reaching the Champions League knockout phase with victory over Club Brugge. The Foxes are through to the last 16 as Group G winners with a game to spare after a Shinji Okazaki strike and Riyad [...]
Forget Barcelona victory, Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City, as injury-plagued skipper Vincent Kompany is ruled out for weeks November 22, 2016 Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reminded his players that victory over five-time conquerors of Europe Barcelona does not guarantee them a place in the Champions League knockout phase. City gave their continental campaign a huge boost by dispatching Barcelona 3-1 during the previous round of fixtures, while victory against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday will [...]
Paris Saint-Germain accuse Home Office of “flagrant lack of respect” after defender Serge Aurier is denied entry to UK to face Arsenal in Champions League November 22, 2016 Paris Saint-Germain chiefs have criticised British authorities after defender Serge Aurier was denied entry to the United Kingdom for Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal. Ivory Coast international Aurier, 23, had his visa revoked last week following his receipt in September of a suspended two-month prison sentence for assaulting a police officer in May. The [...]
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud’s exemplary attitude should earn him a rare start against Paris Saint-Germain November 22, 2016 It's clear that Olivier Giroud, with just one solitary start to his name so far this season, is not Arsene Wenger’s No1 choice to play centre-forward for Arsenal any more. Wenger believes that his team are best with a fast, fluid front line and I think he’s right; the most effective way to play in [...]