Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revels in his side’s imperious fitness ahead of Sunday’s north London derby after moving within touching distance of Europa League knockout stages November 6, 2015 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino revelled in his side’s imperious fitness ahead of Sunday’s north London derby against Arsenal after Spurs moved within touching distance of the Europa League knockout stages with victory over Anderlecht last night. Substitute Mousa Dembele was Tottenham’s match-winner with a spectacular half-volley with only three minutes remaining after fellow replacement Imoh [...]
Adidas share price soars as sportswear giant toasts Manchester United and Kanye West after smashing earnings expectations November 5, 2015 Adidas' share price rose over eight per cent in morning trading after smashing analysts' expectations for its earnings in the third quarter. The figures Sales at the German sportswear giant accelerated by 17.7 per cent from €4bn (£2.9bn) to €4.8bn, beating analysts' expectations of €4.5bn, while profit jumped 20.1 per cent to €2.3bn. Net earnings grew 20 [...]
Arsenal on the verge of Champions League exit – but England’s Uefa coefficient lead over Italy has actually improved November 5, 2015 Concerns England could lose a Champions League place have been cooled with England's coefficient position now stronger than it was before the competition began. England, along with Spain and Germany, are allocated four Champions League places thanks to their Uefa coefficient ranking. However, Italy – currently with three places in the competition – gained ground [...]
Arsenal Champions League hopes in tatters, admits Arsene Wenger, after Bayern Munich enjoy five-goal revenge November 4, 2015 Bayern Munich 5, Arsenal 1 Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits their Champions League hopes are dangling by a thread after they suffered a record-equalling thrashing at Bayern Munich. Two goals from Thomas Muller and further strikes by Robert Lewandowski, David Alaba and Arjen Robben were just reward for Bayern’s superiority and matched the Gunners’ heaviest [...]
Crucial Champions League victory proves Chelsea have rediscovered their resilience, insists under-pressure Jose Mourinho November 4, 2015 Chelsea 2, Dynamo Kiev 1 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes his side rediscovered their resilience amid a second-half Dynamo Kiev fightback to record a crucial Champions League victory and relieve the pressure on the under-fire Portuguese. Visiting defender Aleksandar Dragovic atoned for his first-half own goal by levelling as the final 10 minutes approached, only for [...]
Skipper Vincent Kompany urges Manchester City to seize top spot in Group D after Champions League hammering of Sevilla November 3, 2015 Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany stressed the importance of his side securing top spot in Group D after they sealed their place in the Champions League knockout phase by dismantling Sevilla last night. A blistering first-half display and goals from Raheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Wilfried Bony negated Benoit Tremoulinas’ headed reply, as Sevilla’s 10-match European [...]
Attack-minded Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger unfazed by Bayern Munich’s daunting home record ahead of Champions League battle November 3, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists his side’s historic pedigree means the modern day vintage should be fearless in the face of Bayern Munich’s daunting home record when battle commences in tonight’s pivotal Champions League clash. Reigning German champions Bayern have lost just two of their last 32 matches at the Allianz Arena, although Arsenal have [...]
Jose Mourinho is a runaway train and should admit he has been wrong if he is to turn around Chelsea’s miserable season November 3, 2015 They are just four words but, if he is going to resurrect Chelsea’s season and his hopes of staying in charge beyond the next few days, Jose Mourinho may just need to utter them. “I’ve got it wrong” is where he ought to start, because I think this season’s mess is one of his own [...]
John Terry backs Jose Mourinho and calls on Chelsea team-mates to stay united behind under-fire manager November 3, 2015 Chelsea captain John Terry has issued a rallying cry to his underperforming colleagues, insisting they will only reverse their current slump if they remain united behind manager Jose Mourinho. Terry – who also took aim at outspoken pundit Robbie Savage – today rubbished suggestions that a dressing room mutiny had contributed to the club’s disastrous [...]
Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal keen to dispel myths of Manchester United’s attacking past November 3, 2015 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has denounced the suggestion that the Old Trafford club was a constant bastion of attacking football prior to his arrival as they bid to avoid an unwelcome record against CSKA Moscow tonight. United have recorded three successive goalless draws, which includes a 325-minute goal-drought dating back to their 1-1 Champions [...]