REUTERS – The closeness of this season’s Premier League race has led Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini to predict that the title could be won by a team with less than 80 points for just the fourth time in the competition’s history. Manchester United have achieved the feat twice in the Premier League era (in […]
REUTERS – The close-season signing of Petr Cech from Chelsea has raised Arsenal’s defending to a new level, according to England striker Theo Walcott. The Czech Republic goalkeeper equalled David James’ Premier League record of 169 clean sheets when the Gunners beat Aston Villa 2-0 on Sunday to climb to the top of the table. […]
The Champions league draw for the Round of 16 are out. Arsenal have been drawn against the current title holders FC Barcelona, while their London rivals Chelsea will face Paris, once again whereas the third English team Manchester City are drawn against Dynamo Kyiv. The runners-up from last year’s competition also have a tough tie ahead […]
By Ian Chadband LONDON (Reuters) – Manchester City clambered back to the top of the Premier League on Saturday amid late drama, a Yaya Toure shot deflecting off team mate Kelechi Iheanacho for a lucky stoppage-time winner in a 2-1 victory over Swansea City. Managerless Swansea, playing above themselves, had equalised deservedly in the last […]
REUTERS – Swansea City players are aiming to win Saturday’s Premier League game against Manchester City for former manager Garry Monk because they feel responsible for his departure, caretaker manager Alan Curtis said on Friday. Monk’s 12-year association with the club as a player and manager ended when he was fired on Wednesday following a […]
Raheem Sterling celebrated his 21st birthday with two goals as Manchester City scored three times in the last 10 minutes to sink Borussia Moenchengladbach