Man City 1 Roma 1: Player ratings as Yaya Toure disappoints
Manchester City Joe Hart Collected the ball bravely at Gervinho’s feet in the 17th minute. With the City defence in disarray, Hart stood tall and…
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Man City 1 Roma 1: Three talking points as Totti makes history
Totti sets European record If Steven Gerrard needed a role model as the Liverpool captain enters the twilight years of his career, the 34-year-old should…
Chelsea 1 Schalke 1: Jose Mourinho frustrated by missed chances
Jose Mourinho admitted he was frustrated with Chelsea’s wasteful finishing after Schalke left Stamford Bridge with a point from their Champions League group-stage opener. Summer…
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho explains decision to drop Diego Costa
Jose Mourinho insists that his decision to drop Diego Costa for Chelsea’s draw with Schalke was not precautionary but a move out of necessity due…
Chelsea 1 Schalke 1: Three talking points as the Blues are held
Fabregas opens Chelsea account It is a mere four weeks into the Premier League season, and Cesc Fabregas has seamlessly made the transition back from…
Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois ‘really hungry’ to win Champions League
Thibaut Courtois says his Champions League final disappointment with Atletico Madrid has made the goalkeeper “really hungry” to win the competition with Chelsea this season.…
Jose Mourinho wants Chelsea to maintain focus ahead of important run
Jose Mourinho has urged Chelsea to “focus” on maintaining their form ahead of an important spell for Chelsea, starting with their clash against Schalke in…
Liverpool 2 Ludogorets 1: Three talking points as Balotelli scores
SOS! Liverpool miss SAS It is tough to come to terms with the loss of one key player, but Liverpool are currently playing without two…
Guinness Pro12: Alan Solomons questions Edinburgh players
Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons questioned his players’ attitude after a poor performance at BT Murrayfield Stadium gifted Connacht victory on Friday. After a surprise…
Southampton legend ‘shocked and stunned’ by Man United demise
Francis Benali admits he is “shocked and stunned” by Manchester United’s fall from grace over the past year. The Red Devils are still searching for…
Tottenham will be ‘strong & organised’ under Pochettino, says Saints legend
Mauricio Pochettino will turn Tottenham Hotspur into a “strong and organised” side, according to Southampton legend Francis Benali. The Argentine quit the Saints to take…
Calum Chambers will be a huge asset to Arsenal, says Southampton legend
Calum Chambers will develop into a huge asset for Arsenal, according to Southampton legend Francis Benali. The 19-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Gunners…
Southampton legend Francis Benali on his Premier League challenge
Southampton legend Francis Benali is tackling his toughest challenge yet – running nearly 1,000 miles in three weeks to raise £1m for Cancer Research UK.…
England 1 Norway 0: Player ratings as Liverpool’s Sterling stars
England Joe Hart The England No1 had to be alert to a looping cross in the final seconds of the first half. Produced two big…
England 1 Norway 0: Three talking points as Liverpool man impresses
Forget Rooney, Sterling is the real England future When Steven Gerrard stepped down as England captain following a dismal World Cup campaign, there was only…