Football Archives: 09/2013

Gnabry sparkles again in Walcott’s absence After making his Premier League debut against Stoke last weekend, it was another impressive display by young German Serge…

In-form Sigurdsson cements starting spot With the influx of new talent at Tottenham Hotspur this summer, Gylfi Sigurdsson’s future at White Hart Lane appeared far…

Andre Villas-Boas has revealed Tottenham Hotspur made an enquiry about Juan Mata’s availability this summer but didn’t pursue their interest. The 35-year-old brought the Spain…

Andre Villas-Boas insists Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has nothing to prove ahead of the Portuguese pair’s face-off at White Hart Lane on Saturday. The 35-year-old…

Andre Villas-Boas insists the “emptiness” he felt before taking charge of Tottenham was not solely related to his Chelsea axe. The 35-year-old, who was formerly…

Andre Villas-Boas has lifted the lid on his fragmented relationship with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho as the pair prepare to face-off for the first time…

A “positive” Andre Villas-Boas has predicted the tightest Premier League title races in its recent history ahead of Chelsea’s trip to White Hart Lane on…

Andre Villas-Boas has backed Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to build another winning team at Stamford Bridge. Villas-Boas faces Mourinho for the first time as Tottenham…

Andre Villas-Boas believes Juan Mata is a truly special player and is backing the Chelsea midfielder to force his way back into Jose Mourinho’s starting…

Jose Mourinho’s treatment of Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata has been one of the biggest talking points of the Premier League season so far. The Blues…

Winners Manchester City finally turned on the style and underlined their Premier League title credentials with the performance of the season so far in the…

Toure at his immense best Yaya Toure easily ranks as one of the most imposing and towering midfielders in the Premier League. Few can challenge…

Chelsea Petr Cech Made a good save to deny Bent in the first half and was alert when called into action. 7/10 Branislav Ivanovic Produced…

Jose Mourinho has conceded Rafael Benítez did “very well” during his Chelsea stint – but has insisted the Spaniard was under a different type of…

Jose Mourinho has called for patience from Chelsea supporters as he looks to implement an all-new attack-minded philosophy at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were sent…

Brendan Rodgers insists he hasn’t turned his thoughts to a possible Premier League title challenge despite Liverpool’s encouraging start to the season. The Reds may…

Andre Villas-Boas has lifted the lid on how he was left feeling “empty” following his dismissal as manager of Chelsea after just nine months at…

Gylfi Sigurdsson insists he was not close to leaving Tottenham this summer and is relishing the challenge of increased competition for places at White Hart…

Jose Mourinho believes his Chelsea squad lacks the “maturity” top cope with difficult moments after a shock loss to Basel at Stamford Bridge. The Europa…

A calm Jose Mourinho confidently declared that Chelsea WILL progress from their Champions League group despite a shock loss to Basel at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea…

Oscar provides threat as Eto’o struggles It’s a debate that looks set to continue: was Jose Mourinho right to send Romelu Lukaku out to Everton…