Moeen Ali insisted no one in the England camp was getting carried away after they underlined their Champions Trophy credentials with a comprehensive 72-run one-day international win over South Africa at Headingley. Wednesday’s success saw England go 1-0 up in a three-match series against South Africa, top of the International Cricket Council’s ODI rankings. The … Read more
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba took a step towards helping repay his world record transfer fee with the opening goal in their Europa League win over Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday which gave them a place in next season’s lucrative Champions League. Pogba, who rejoined the 20-times English champions last summer from Juventus for 89 million pounds … Read more
Manchester United claimed their second trophy of the season and secured Champions League football as they overcame Ajax to win the Europa League final in Stockholm. On an emotional night following the attack which killed 22 people at Ariana Grande’s concert at the Manchester Arena on Monday, United’s fans were allowed a measure of celebration … Read more
Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal will compete for England’s final two Champions League places as the Premier League season finishes on Sunday. City will secure third spot by winning at Watford, while Liverpool will be guaranteed at least fourth by beating Middlesbrough. But Arsenal can sneak into the top four if one of their rivals … Read more
Winning the Europa League to qualify for the Champions League would be the “perfect” end to Manchester United’s season, says manager Jose Mourinho. The Red Devils survived a late scare against Spanish side Celta Vigo to join Ajax in the 24 May final in Stockholm. Mourinho fears Ajax, who finish the Dutch season on Sunday, … Read more
Liverpool left their Champions League qualification hopes in the balance as James Milner had a second-half penalty saved in a forgettable 0-0 draw against Southampton at Anfield. Jurgen Klopp’s side did little to trouble an amply stocked and well-drilled Saints defence until Jack Stephens was penalised for handball in the 64th minute. Milner headed into … Read more
James Milner missed a second-half penalty as Liverpool’s hopes of securing a Premier League top-four spot suffered a blip in a goalless draw against Southampton. It was a terrible spectacle for the supporters inside Anfield. Liverpool rarely tested Saints keeper Fraser Forster, bar the penalty and Marko Grujic’s header late in the game. The visitors, … Read more
This weekend sees some blockbusters coming in England. But would they live up to the billing? And a few thoughts on key issues around the Premier League. The Emirates game may not be that good The big game this Premier League weekend is supposed to be at the Emirates, involving Arsenal and Manchester United. But … Read more
Chelsea have qualified for next season’s Champions League after a 3-0 win at Everton on Sunday afternoon following a year of no European football. Pedro’s stunning goal set Chelsea on their way at Goodison Park as they earned more than the point they needed to clinch a return to the Champions League. Jose Mourinho and … Read more
Sunderland’s relegation to the Championship was confirmed after Josh King’s late winner for Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats find themselves cut adrift at the bottom of the table, with David Moyes’ side trailing 17th placed Hull City by 13 points with four games to play. Hull boosted their hopes of retaining … Read more
Tottenham will be feeling the heat after Chelsea beat Southampton 4-2 to edge closer to the Premier League title, say Blues goalscorers Eden Hazard and Gary Cahill. The win put Antonio Conte’s team seven points ahead of second-placed Spurs, who are at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. “It’s always good to play before and put pressure … Read more
Chelsea moved closer a second Premier League title in three years courtesy of a 4-2 win over Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s decision to bench Diego Costa and Eden Hazard for Chelsea’s semi-final win against Tottenham was rewarded with the returning duo starring in a consummate performance. Hazard opened the scoring just five minutes … Read more
Chelsea restored their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a convincing win over Southampton at Stamford Bridge. Antonio Conte’s side had seen their advantage cut by Tottenham after the Blues’ loss at Manchester United – but this was an emphatic response to follow on from Saturday’s FA Cup semi-final … Read more
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte does not think the 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham will be an advantage in the race for the Premier League title. Spurs have had the edge in recent weeks as they closed the gap at the top of the table from 10 to four points, but their confidence was … Read more
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard believes to win the Premier League title his side need to win five of their remaining six games beginning with Southampton on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Belgian and his teammates will have to refocus after the delight of beating main title rivals Tottenham 4-2 in their FA Cup semi-final on Saturday, perhaps … Read more
Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte, has said he takes responsibility for failing to motivate his side in Sunday’s defeat by Manchester United. The Blues lost 2-0 at Old Trafford and are now just four points ahead of Tottenham at the top of the table, having led by 10 points in March. The Italian added he had not been … Read more
Chelsea’s lead at the top of the Premier League now stands at only four points and the title race is wide open again after they were well beaten by a resurgent Manchester United at Old Trafford. United manager Jose Mourinho has suffered this season against the club where he was a three-time champion, losing 4-0 … Read more
West Ham secured their first league win in eight games to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Slaven Bilic. Heading into the clash, reports suggested the Croatian would lose his job should the Hammers suffer defeat against the Swans. But the Hammers board were not forced into action as Cheikhou Kouyate’s late first half strike … Read more
The Spanish owner of Heathrow airport has said that uncertainty over the UK’s exit from the EU has put a halt on further investment in the UK. Ferrovial chairman Rafael del Pino said he saw “no opportunities” in the UK, Spain’s ABC newspaper reported. However, he said that Brexit might have “positive side effects”, including, … Read more
Manager Jose Mourinho said Luke Shaw used “his body with my brain” during Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Everton and has told the club’s young players they need to “grow up” quickly. Defender Shaw, 21, made his first appearance since January on Tuesday night and it was his injury-time shot that led to the penalty … Read more