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Saturday, 15 November 2014
Rooney scores on 100th appearance to spark England win
Wayne Rooney celebrated his 100th England cap by scoring a penalty to lead his team to a 3-1 win over Slovenia in a Euro 2016 Group E qualifier at Wembley on Saturday which only came to life after halftime.
The England skipper scored with a thunderous spot-kick after 59 minutes having...
Read moreSunday, 2 November 2014
Man City 1 - 0 Man United
Sergio Aguero's second-half strike gave Manchester City a fourth successive Premier League victory over 10-man Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.
Aguero was twice denied in the first half by David De Gea, before United defender Chris Smalling was sent off.
City then took the lead...
Read moreSaturday, 1 November 2014
Chelsea 2 - 1 QPR
Leaders Chelsea moved nine points clear of title rivals Manchester City as a sublime finish by Oscar helped overcome a determined QPR at Stamford Bridge.
The Brazil midfielder lashed home a first-time low, angled drive with the outside of his boot from 12 yards after being set up...
Read moreSunday, 26 October 2014
Manchester United 1 - 1 Chelsea
Robin van Persie's equaliser deep into injury time gave Manchester United a point and kept Chelsea within range of their Premier League title rivals after a dramatic Old Trafford finale.
Didier Drogba's header, glanced in off Van Persie early in the second half, looked to have extended...
Read moreFriday, 24 October 2014
Mourinho is a very Special One, says Van Gaal
Louis van Gaal says the visit of Jose Mourinho and his Chelsea side to Old Trafford on Sunday will be extra special for the Manchester United manager as he greets his "modest" former apprentice.
The pair have maintained a close relationship since former Barcelona boss Van Gaal...
Read moreSaturday, 18 October 2014
Barkley's return caps good day for Everton
(Reuters) - Everton midfielder Ross Barkley made his first appearance since returning from a serious knee injury as his side beat Aston Villa 3-0 in the Premier League at Goodison Park on Saturday.
England international Barkley, 20, who injured himself just before the start...
Read moreTuesday, 14 October 2014
Wigan's Flower banned six months for grand final punch
(Reuters) - Ben Flower, the Wigan prop whose punching of a prone, stricken opponent in Saturday's Super League Grand Final had caused huge dismay within rugby league, has been given a six-month ban from the sport.
Under pressure to severely punish the Welshman, who twice punched...
Read moreFerdinand charged by FA over Twitter commentfer
(Reuters) - Former England centre back Rio Ferdinand has been charged by the Football Association for misconduct following a comment he made on Twitter.
"It is alleged the comment posted on his twitter account was abusive and/or indecent and/or insulting and/or improper," the...
Read moreSunday, 12 October 2014
Wilshere studying Alonso and Pirlo in his footballing education
(Reuters) - England midfielder Jack Wilshere has been watching clips of Xabi Alonso and Andrea Pirlo as he bids to fill the holding midfield void created by the international retirement of Steven Gerrard.
The hugely talented but often maligned Wilshere has played in a number...
Read moreSunday, 5 October 2014
Chelsea beat Arsenal to go five points clear
(Reuters) - Chelsea stretched their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points on Sunday when they beat London rivals Arsenal 2-0 as surprise package Southampton went down 1-0 at Tottenham Hotspur.
Unfancied Southampton's first defeat since the opening day of the season...
Read moreMourinho torments Wenger again, on and off the pitch
The long-running feud between Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho shows no sign of healing after another high-profile falling out on Sunday, this time the result of a dispute over territory.
Midway through the first half of Chelsea's ultimately comfortable 2-0 victory over...
Read moreMonday, 29 September 2014
Rooney apologises for red card incident
(Reuters) - Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has apologised to his team mates after being sent off against West Ham United during Saturday's Premier League match following a rash challenge on Stewart Downing.
"It was probably the right decision," Rooney was quoted as saying...
Read moreSunday, 28 September 2014
Liverpool’s Mamadou Sakho apologises for leaving Anfield before derby
The Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho has apologised for making “a bad choice” by leaving Anfield before the start of the Merseyside derby against Everton on Saturday.
The French international, 24, was left out of the squad, with Dejan Lovren and Martin Skrtel selected in...
Read moreWednesday, 24 September 2014
Open resistance to black managers in English football - Roberts
(Reuters) - There are now fewer black managers in English football than there were a year ago and they are finding it harder than ever to get jobs in football, according to former player Jason Roberts.
He claims there is "open resistance" from clubs to appoint black managers or...
Read moreTuesday, 23 September 2014
Liverpool's Rodgers backs Gerrard amid fears over form
(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he has no concerns about the form of captain Steven Gerrard after a series of ineffective displays prompted calls from fans and pundits that it is time to reconsider his role in the team.
At 34 years old, Gerrard is entering the...
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