And the Liverpool legend insists missing out on the Champions League will have major repercussions for whatever teams miss out this season. “There’s four or five, maybe even six top managers in this league who are going to be criticised if they don’t win the league.
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Man City frustrated in goalless draw with Stoke
… table-toppers. Stoke remain ninth on 36 points. “Frustrated is a tough word,” City boss Pep Guardiola told Sky Sports. “We didn’t win but we didn’t lose. We created a lot of chances and they didn’t. We tried. We made everything and fought like never …
Yafai: Nightmare will be over
Gamal Yafai wants to end is injury “nightmare” and secure a spot on brother Kal’s world title homecoming in May. The younger of the two takes on Georgia’s Khvicha Gigolashvili in Germany on Saturday night on the undercard of Jack Culcay-Demetrius Andrade, live on Sky Sports . Gamal has not boxed for nine months after sustating an ankle ligament injury a week before he was due to defend his Commonwealth super-bantamweight title in October.
Heather Watson advances in BNP Paribas Open
” Britain’s Heather Watson beat American Nicole Gibbs 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open. Former No.
Millwall boss Neil Harris wants fans to do club proud against Tottenham
Millwall manager Neil Harris has urged supporters to do the club proud with the way they behave at Tottenham on Sunday. The Lions face Spurs at White Hart Lane in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup amid concerns of potential unrest between fans of the two London teams.
Barca mounts 6-1 comeback to oust PSG; Roberto nets winner
Barcelona completed the biggest comeback in Champions League history by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, scoring the decisive goal of a 6-5 victory on aggregate in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Barcelona scored three times from the 88th minute, with Sergi Roberto’s dramatic late goal sending the Nou Camp fans wild and making their team the first to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat since the Champions League format started in the 1992-93 season.
Pulisic plays best match of career to help Dortmund reach CL quarters
The 18-year-old U.S. national team star scored a goal and set up another to secure the German side’s place in the Champions League quarter-finals Appearing in the biggest match of his budding career, Christian Pulisic played the game of his life Wednesday in the Champions League, adding to his growing reputation as the great American hope. Borussia Dortmund manager Thomas Tuchel named Pulisic a starter for Wednesday’s crucial second leg against Benfica, slotting him in the attacking midfielder role in a 3-5-2 formation.
PSG had themselves and referee to blame for Camp Nou collapse, says Emery
With numerous decisions going against the visitors, their coach was frustrated with the officiating but confessed his men were second best in the end Unai Emery spoke of his frustration at referee Deniz Aytekin after Barcelona mounted an incredible comeback to knock Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League. PSG had won the first leg 4-0 in France and, despite netting three within 50 minutes at Camp Nou, Edinson Cavani’s away goal meant that Barca needed to score a further three times to go through.
Chelsea star brands Diego Costa a ‘traitor’ on Instagram ahead of Man Utd clash
Cesc Fabregas uploaded a photograph of himself alongside the likes of Pedro and Cesar Azpilicueta after his Spanish team were victorious in a mini-tournament at Cobham ahead of Monday’s clash with Manchester United. Significantly, Costa was not pictured along with his compatriots and it appears the striker represented Brazil in the final against his international colleagues.
Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho: It’s hard to believe we have to play on that field
Jose Mourinho wants Manchester United’s Europa League clash at Rostov called off due to the state of the pitch, with his anger exacerbated by a UEFA official telling him not to worry as his players were insured. Having described the Europa League last-16 tie as a “bad draw in every aspect”, the United manager’s feelings only worsened upon inspection of the Olimp-2 stadium surface on Wednesday.
Sport24.co.za | Hughes: CL success is the challenge for Pep
Former Manchester City manager Mark Hughes backs current boss Pep Guardiola to lead the club to Champions League success but admits it will be “more of a challenge” than he’s faced before. Guardiola won the coveted European trophy twice with Barcelona in four years but wasn’t able to replicate that in three seasons in Germany with Bayern Munich.
Arsene Wenger slams ‘scandalous’ decisions as Arsenal crash out of Europe
Arsene Wenger hit out at “scandalous” officiating by referee Tasos Sidiropoulos as Arsenal were dumped out of the Champions League having suffered a 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich. With the last-16 tie all-but sewn up after the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-1 winners in Germany last month, the pressure on Wenger has intensified after his 10 men lost by the same margin on Tuesday night – the biggest aggregate loss for an English club in the Champions League.
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan wants revenge at Man City
Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan hoping for revenge against Manchester City as he targets West Brom: ‘If we catch them then we’ll keep chasing’ Glenn Whelan is hoping Stoke can get a rare result at high-flying Manchester City in the Premier League on Wednesday, to help them improve on last season’s ninth-place finish. Stoke, who are ninth in the table and five points behind eighth-placed West Brom, were beaten 4-1 at home by City in August, and have won just one of their eight trips to the Etihad Stadium.
Gossip: Man City ‘beat Chelsea to Isco’, Real Madrid ‘target Hazard’, Barcelona ‘want Soares’,
Barcelona have kept us all entertained with their production of Right-Back X Factor, a reality show where every right-footed full-back in Europe believes they have a chance of signing for the world’s most glamorous club, no matter how humble their background. Contestants for the role vacated by Dani Alves last year, and not adequately filled since, have reportedly included everyone from Branislav Ivanovic to Glen Johnson.
Blue Tuesday Podcast (07/03/17): David Silva
Gary Owen joins BBC Manchester Blue Tuesday presenter Jimmy Wagg who asks which former City player you’d partner with David Silva to make your perfect midfield line-up. Plus, the studio team discuss Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final at Middlesbrough.
Alex Neil On Bristol City Draw
Norwich City’s latest away day woes at Ashton Gate have underlined that the side do not have what it takes to be a top six side in the Championship. Despite that though, Alex Neil stepped up to to talk to the media after the game.
Murty Disappointed For Garner
Caretaker manager Graeme Murty has admitted his disappointment that Joe Garner will be suspended for this Sunday’s Old Firm clash against Celtic. With Garner coming on as a second half substitute in the six nil victory over Hamilton Academicals last weekend, the player did of course get the hattrick in the second period despite spending a fair amount of time off the pitch being treated.
Video – Arsenal 1-5 Bayern Munich
Arsenal were heavily beaten by Bayern Munich again in the Champions League on Tuesday. It was a case of deja vu for Arsenal as the 5-1 mauling at the Allianz Arena was followed up by another 5-1 win for Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium.
The pros and cons of cutting your Super Rugby club
With an all-important SANZAAR meeting scheduled this week to determine the future of Super Rugby, we break down the pros and cons of cutting each Australian franchise. The lions dominated against the Waratahs to start their season with back to back victories in a bonus point win.
Eden, Costa score in win
London: Chelsea brushed aside London rivals West Ham United with a 2-1 away win that restored their 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Monday. Eden Hazard gave them the lead following a swift 25th-minute counter-attack before Diego Costa bundled the ball home shortly after the break to put the Blues in control.
Barcelona hoping for miracle
… faster, more determined and precise PSG who enjoyed the glorious European night they had long waited for since Qatar Sports Investments starting pumping millions into the club six years ago. Enrique spoke on Friday of the “relief” at ending …
Serena Williams to lose number one ranking as injury keeps her sidelined
Serena Williams has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open and Miami Open tournaments due to injury and will lose her world number one ranking as a result. The 35-year-old, who landed her 23rd grand slam singles title at the Australian Open in January, said she hoped to be back in action soon.
Nike unveils hijab for Muslim athletes
The pull-on hijab is made of light, stretchy fabric that includes tiny holes for breathability and an elongated bac… . In this undated image provided by Nike, figure skater Zahra Lari model wears Nike’s new hijab for Muslim female athletes.
Barcelona vs. Paris Saint-Germain: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview
Lionel Messi and Co. will need to pull off a historic comeback to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals after losing 4-0 in the first leg Barcelona face the mammoth task of pulling four goals back against Paris Saint-Germain to stay alive in their Champions League last-16 tie.
Rooney & Shaw left out of Man Utd squad
The England duo will not make the long trip to Russia to face Rostov, but Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been included in the selection by Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney and Luke Shaw have been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the Europa League trip to Rostov, it has been confirmed. Rooney has fallen out of favour with manager Jose Mourinho in recent weeks and was not included in either squad for the encounters with Saint-Etienne in the previous round of the competition.
Tennis Australia president Healy to resign next month
Tennis Australia president Steve Healy has announced his decision to step down next month to pursue business interests and will initially be replaced in the role by Chris Freeman. Healy, who joined Tennis Australia in 2008 and was elected president two years later, was last year appointed the Australia region CEO and chairman of partners of global law firm Dentons.
Chelsea-West Ham United Preview
The Belgian winger played a quick one-two with Pedro before accelerating past trailing West Ham defenders and rounding Darren Randolph to open Chelsea’s account in the 25th minute. Antonio played through the middle against the Hornets, and his replacement may well depend on the fitness of Andy Carroll, but the Irons have no other suspension worries for the encounter with the Blues, which is sure to be a fiery one.
Liverpool transfer target: I respect Jurgen Klopp
And the winger’s now indicated linking up with his old Dortmund boss at Anfield was never on the cards – despite his admiration for him. Pulisic told FourFourTwo : “I have respect for Klopp and I know him he was very welcoming to me here but I was never really thinking about going to Liverpool.
Cuevas wins 3rd straight Brazil Open after 2 days
Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay has won his third straight Brazil Open – but it took him two days to do it. In the rain-delayed clay-court tournament, Cuevas finally wrapped up the title on Monday with a 6-7 , 6-4, 6-4 victory against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain.
Cuevas wins 3rd straight Brazil Open after 2 days
Pablo Cuevas of Uruguay has won his third straight Brazil Open – but it took him two days to do it. In the rain-delayed clay-court tournament, Cuevas finally wrapped up the title on Monday with a 6-7 , 6-4, 6-4 victory against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain.
Mertesacker backs Wenger and demands fighting spirit from Arsenal
Per Mertesacker has conceded Arsenal were “not ready for a fight” in recent weeks but insists everyone remains happy to play under Arsene Wenger. The Gunners have lost four of their last six games in all competitions, falling off the pace in the Premier League and facing a Champions League exit after losing 5-1 to Bayern Munich last month.
Arsenal news: Ancelotti feels sorry for Arsene Wenger
LIVE: West Ham vs Chelsea… Fabregas and Carroll start as Conte’s side look to open up 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League DON’T wear club colours and DON’T leave two streets: Manchester United warn fans against ‘attracting attention’ amid fear of violence in Russia We’ll decide when you leave… not you! Wenger warns Sanchez over bid to quit Arsenal as pair share frosty handshake Now that’s what you call a pair of gloves! Cech starts wearing giant A 120 set that stretch all the way up his forearms with a disc to tighten them Sanchez tells Arsenal he’s off as it emerges he was axed by Wenger after storming out of training session SANCHEZ Q&A: Chile star’s Arsenal career appears to be coming to an end… so, where has it gone wrong? Welcome to the new Orlando stadium where the ‘Purple Wall’ is all-standing and flares are encouraged in the ‘smoke device area’ Wenger claims … (more)
Floyd Mayweather custom van set ablaze during boxer’s UK tour
The van, painted in TMT branding, was set ablaze at 3:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Birmingham hotel. The fire was set by breaking a window and throwing a Molotov cocktail into the van at Park Regis Hotel on Broad Street, according to a police statement.
Harry Kane hoping for helping hand from Hammers against Chelsea
Tottenham striker Harry Kane admits he will be a West Ham fan for one day only as the Hammers look to upset Chelsea on Monday night. Spurs cut the gap behind Antonio Conte’s league leaders to seven points on Sunday by beating Everton 3-2 as Kane scored twice before Dele Alli added a third late on.
Three arrested amid chaotic scenes during Cambridge United vs Colchester United
One fan invated the pitch during a premature Colchester goal celebration and smoke bombs were set off in the away end.
Why this tennis player is keeping tabs on Australia’s tour of India…
Little more than a year after re-committing to tennis, Barty won her first WTA singles title in Malaysia on Sunday, raising fresh hopes the former Wimbledon junior champion might be on track to fulfil her potential. There may have been a modest field competing in Kuala Lumpur but it was hard graft for qualifier Barty, who had to win six matches before beating Japan’s Nao Hibino in the final.
Champions League Preview: Arsenal facing mission impossible
A 5-1 trouncing in Bavaria left the Gunners facing mission impossible for the return leg and confidence is hardly soaring after a 3-1 defeat by Liverpool on Saturday left Arsene Wenger’s team outside the Premier League’s top four. Stranger things have happened, if not in the Champions League where no team has ever recovered from a four-goal deficit in the second leg of a knockout tie.
Hinckley tennis coach gets top award from Andy Murray’s trainer Jamie Delgado
Tennis coach Chris Bint receives his Coach of the Year award at Hinckley Tennis club from Jamie Delgado, Andy Murray’s coach and a former pro A coach at Hinckley Town Tennis Club has been presented with a prestigious award by World number one Andy Murray’s trainer Jamie Delgado. Hinckley Town also saw off 51 other organisations to scoop the runners-up gong in the Club of the Year category.
Jones powers No. 4 Maryland to 3rd B1G Championship
Maryland captured its third-consecutive B1G Tournament Championship with its 74-64 win over Purdue Sunday night. Star center Brionna Jones played another excellent game for the Terrapins finishing with a team-high 27 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists and 3 steals and being named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
With Torres watching, Atletico Madrid beats Valencia 3-0
With veteran striker Fernando Torres watching his team play just three days after collapsing on the field, Atletico Madrid comfortably defeated Valencia 3-0 to regain fourth place in the Spanish league on Sunday. Antoine Griezmann scored a goal in each half and Kevin Gameiro added another as Atletico rebounded from two winless games and again moved into position to fight for a Champions League spot.