Aston Villa 2 Chelsea 4: Lessons from a frenetic encounter
Mata can help Torres rekindle goal scoring form Liverpool supporters will remember fondly the lethal partnership between Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres which blossomed over…
Kieran Beckles Archives: 03/2012
I’m at Queens Park Rangers for the long haul, insists Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes has insisted he is at Queens Park Rangers for the long haul – regardless of whether the London outfit are relegated. The 48-year-old…
Mark Hughes: Manchester United don’t receive preferential treatment
Queens Park Rangers manager Mark Hughes has dismissed claims that the likes of Manchester United get favourable treatment by officials in the Premier League. Manchester…
QPR can cause an upset against in-form Arsenal, insists Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes insists Queens Park Rangers can get a result against Arsenal at Loftus Road on Saturday, despite the Gunners “exceptional” form. Arsenal make the…
Man United 1 Fulham 0: Lessons from an edgy Red Devils victory
Rafael and Valencia strike up partnership The right-sided combination of Rafael and Antonio Valencia posed the biggest threat to Fulham’s defence as the pair showcased…
Liverpool 1 Wigan 2: Lessons from a shock Reds defeat at Anfield
Dalglish needs to blood youngsters Another frustrating afternoon for Liverpool’s underperforming stars was summarised by Kenny Dalglish’s decision to withdraw Jordan Henderson and introduce Andy…
I’ve got the experience to save QPR from relegation, says Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes believes his experience of saving Blackburn Rovers from relegation will prove crucial in his bid to keep Queens Park Rangers in the Premier…
QPR 3 Liverpool 2: Lessons from a thrilling Rangers comeback
Lifeline for Queens Park Rangers Mark Hughes has endured torrid misfortune since taking over as Queens Park Rangers manager from Neil Warnock in January. The…
QPR boss Hughes wary of Suárez threat ahead of Liverpool visit
Mark Hughes has warned Queens Park Rangers to be wary of Luis Suárez’s attacking threat ahead of Liverpool’s visit to Loftus Road on Wednesday. The…
Liverpool 2 Stoke City 1: Lessons from a Reds cup triumph at Anfield
Suárez’s sublime strike Luis Suárez’s 22nd-minute opener was the one bit of quality in an otherwise dour first half as both sides resorted to long,…
Everton 1 Sunderland 1: Lessons from a frenetic FA Cup encounter
Sunderland’s quick thinking pays off The visitors made a brisk start to the FA Cup quarter-final tie at Goodison Park, crisply passing the ball in…
Chelsea’s Daniel Sturridge hails Joe Hart as Premier League’s best
Daniel Sturridge has hailed Joe Hart as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League and expects the Manchester City shot-stopper to develop into an England…
Chelsea 4 Napoli 1: Lessons from a dramatic extra-time victory
Drogba reels in the years Chelsea’s hopes of overturning a 3-1 deficit from Naples were always going to rest on Didier Drogba with Fernando Torres…
Liverpool 3 Everton 0: Lessons from a Gerrard-inspired Reds win
Captain marvel strikes again Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was the decisive figure in the 217th Merseyside derby, scoring a hat-trick to hand Kenny Dalglish’s side…
Napoli’s Edinson Cavani: I’m focused on Chelsea, not my future
Edinson Cavani is ignoring reports linking him with a move to the Premier League, insisting his only concern is helping Napoli overcome Chelsea and reach…
Mark Hughes: David Moyes has done a ‘remarkable’ job at Everton
Mark Hughes has hailed David Moyes’s “remarkable” spell at Everton as the Toffees manager prepares to celebrate his 10th anniversary at Goodison Park on Wednesday.…
Six Nations 2012: Lessons from a decisive weekend of rugby
Wales on the verge of Grand Slam success Wales moved one step closer to their first Grand Slam crown since 2008 with a 24-3 win…
Sunderland 1 Liverpool 0: Lessons from a deserved Black Cats win
Liverpool’s nightmare at the Stadium of Light: Part II Who can forget Darren Bent’s famous ‘beach ball goal’ against Liverpool in 2009? Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe…
Mark Hughes has no plans to ban QPR squad from using Twitter
Mark Hughes insists he has no plans to ban his Queens Park Rangers squad from using Twitter providing they don’t bring the club into disrepute.…
England among favourites for Euro 2012 title – Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni believes England are one of the favourites to win next summer’s European championships – but the Republic of Ireland manager remains confident his…
Mark Hughes: Djibril Cisse could be key in QPR’s battle for survival
Mark Hughes expects Djibril Cisse’s return from suspension to provide Queens Park Rangers with a massive boost in their bid to avoid relegation. The 30-year-old…