Football Archives: 03/2012

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…

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…

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…

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…

Blues snuff out Benfica threats Roberto Di Matteo and his coaching staff deserve credit for setting Chelsea up perfectly to contain Benfica’s potent attacking threat.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Fernando Torres could finally be about to make his mark at Chelsea, according to Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes. The £50m Spanish striker ended…

Roberto Di Matteo believes his Chelsea side’s new-found confidence can be the key to ending the season on a high. The Blues have won all…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

Roberto Di Matteo believes his Chelsea side are gradually rediscovering the confidence that has escaped them during a turbulent season for the Blues. The Stamford…

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…

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…

John Terry admits the Chelsea players must shoulder some of the blame for Andre Villas-Boas’s dismissal – because performances were not up to par. The…

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 has hailed David Moyes’s “remarkable” spell at Everton as the Toffees manager prepares to celebrate his 10th anniversary at Goodison Park on Wednesday.…