Liverpool endured more cup frustration when Southampton won the first leg of their League Cup semifinal 1-0 on Wednesday. Nathan Redmond capitalized on a mistake by Ragnar Klavan to score the only goal in the 20th minute and Southampton could rue not building a stronger lead to take to Anfield in two weeks’ time.
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Athletic Bilbao Vs. Barcelona Live Stream: Watch The Copa Del Rey Showdown Online
… This rematch is set at Camp Nou and the action kicks off around 3:15 PM ET. Be ready to watch and see what happens. Sports fans can see every thrilling second of this match courtesy of Bein Sports official live stream (after entering in their cable …
Injury blow for Swansea as Neil Taylor fractures cheekbone in training
Swansea have been dealt a blow in their survival fight with the news Wales international Neil Taylor has fractured his cheekbone. The Swans revealed the 27-year-old suffered the injury in training on Wednesday morning and went to hospital later in the day, with Taylor now requiring surgery for the issue.
Arsenal Transfer News: Grzegorz Krychowiak Talk Amid Manchester City Rumours
… earlier in January. Further, Francis Coquelin’s latest injury could keep him out for up to a month, according to Sky Sports’ Peter Gilbert . As Bleacher Report UK’s James McNicholas noted, his absence leaves Arsenal short on personnel: City have …
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda joins Greek side Atromitos
Nigeria’s Abiola Dauda is now a player of Atromitos of Greece, having left Vitesse Arnhem as a free agent. While with the Dutch based outfit, the forward was on target nine times with four assists from 28 games – before he was loaned to Scottish side Heart of Midlothian.
Cohen Bramall rises from redundancy to complete ‘dream’ Arsenal move
Cohen Bramall admits it is “incredible” that he has gone from non-league football and redundancy to joining Arsenal – with the Gunners officially announcing his signing on Tuesday. The 20-year-old left-back had been on trial with Arsene Wenger’s side, with Arsenal having now paid a nominal fee to recruit the former factory worker from Northern Premier League Premier Division outfit Hednesford Town.
Bacary Sagna apologises for ’10 against 12′ Instagram comment…
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Barcelona hard at work for Athletic Bilbao clash after Lionel Messi & Co miss FIFA awards
Let’s make it nine in a row! Manchester United stars arrive at their pre-match hotel ahead of tonight’s cup semi World Cup madness: 48 countries, 16 groups and shoot-outs to decide ALL draws… FIFA chiefs vote for bloated new format 10 years of domination: Ronaldo vs Messi era goes on and on The ultimate football fairytale? Last month, this kid was made redundant at the Bentley factory in Crewe.
Neil Cameron: When the FA Cup doesn’t matter any more then I’ll take…
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Bayer Leverkusen forward ‘happy’ in Bundesliga amid Liverpool link
The former Manchester United forward has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga outfit, with Liverpool and Chelsea reportedly keen. “Why would I like to stay in the Bundesliga? Because I feel good and I’m happy,” he told bundesliga.com.
Germany midfielder on Liverpool rumours
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Julian Brandt insists he ‘would not be scared’ to turn down a move to Liverpool or Bayern Munich. The 20-year-old is reportedly being monitored by Liverpool scouts as Jurgen Klopp looks to bolster his attacking options in wide areas.
Man charged with throwing flare onto pitch at Stourbridge FA Cup tie
A MAN has been charged by police after he threw a flare onto the pitch during Stourbridge’s FA Cup clash at Wycombe Wanderers on Saturday. Daniel David Ingram has been charged by Thames Valley Police with throwing a missile onto a football playing area under the football offences Act 1991.
Future Stars: The ones to watch at Blackburn Rovers in 2017…
The 19-year-old has been tipped as a star of the future for some time now, but with every promising performance for the Under-23s comes a clamour for more first-team inclusion. Mahoney, not 20 until next month, has become a more regular name in the matchday 18 in recent weeks, though his wait for a first-team outing goes on.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Carli Lloyd win FIFA Best Player awards
Capping what he called the best year of his career, Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. The double European champion with Portugal and Real Madrid beat rival Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann to complete a sweep of top individual awards.
Impact sign goalie Eric Kronberg, name Jack Stern goalkeeping coach
The Montreal Impact has signed a one-deal contract with goalkeeper Eric Kronberg on Monday and promoted Jack Stern to first team goalkeeping coach to replace Youssef Dahha. The Major League Soccer club also confirmed that the rest of coach Mauro Biello’s staff will be back this season.
Oxford United net home FA Cup fourth round tie to Championship opposition
Kane Hemmings scored the winning goal for Oxford United in the third round tie at Rotherham United on Saturday Picture: Richard Parkes OXFORD United will be at home in the Emirates FA Cup fourth round later this month – but they must wait to discover their opponents. Michael Appleton’s side have been paired with the winners of the replay between Newcastle United and Birmingham City, which will be played next week.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took full responsibility for his selections against Plymouth
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is set to return to action after almost seven weeks out to boost manager Jurgen Klopp’s attacking options. Klopp is unrepentant about fielding the club’s youngest ever line-up in the FA Cup goalless draw at home to League Two Plymouth despite a dearth of chances.
Bilic expects positive reaction after heavy City defeat
Slaven Bilic’s West Ham United were dumped out of the FA Cup on Friday. Picture: Action Images via Reuters West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic expects his players to show character and rediscover their form after Friday’s 5-0 FA Cup humbling at the hands of Manchester City.
Josue Ngandu takes a look at the Italian international who has been linked with Albion
This week, more transfer rumors have arrived surrounding West Brom. Alongside Morgan Schneiderlin and William Carvalho they are now believed to be interested in Manolo Gabbiadini.
Gerard Pique not done venting against refereeing in Spain
Complaining about a penalty kick not being awarded to Barcelona against Villarreal over the weekend, Pique pointed his finger at the VIP box and yelled toward officials before leaving the field. Spanish media at the match said Pique was talking to league president Javier Tebas.
Carlos Brathwaite borrowed shoes, bat, gloves for BBL debut
Before making his Big Bash debut West Indies import Carlos Brathwaite had to do a ring-around for some gear, but the borrowed items didn’t prevent him helping Sydney Thunder to a six-wicket win. The 193cm Barbados-born all-rounder was holidaying in Europe with his wife when he got an urgent call to replace injured star Andre Russell.
Nice has only French league title to focus on after cup exit
French league leader Nice has only the title race to focus on for the rest of the season after going out of the French Cup on Sunday. Nice lost 2-1 away to Lorient, which is last in the first division, despite taking the lead through top scorer Alassane Plea near the end of the first half.
Ten-man Middlesbrough earn FA Cup progress with Sheffield Wednesday win
Skipper Grant Leadbitter struck for the second time in three games as 10-man Middlesbrough eased past Sheffield Wednesday 3-0 and into the FA Cup fourth round. Leadbitter’s 58th-minute free-kick finally ignited a previously dull encounter, although Boro defender Daniel Ayala was controversially dismissed for a professional foul on Fernando Forestieri within seconds to give Wednesday hope in front of a crowd of 23,661 at the Riverside Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager defends team selection for Plymouth FA Cup tie
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended selecting the youngest starting XI in the club’s history for the 0-0 FA Cup draw against League Two Plymouth. Klopp’s side also play Southampton in a two-legged EFL Cup semi-final and Premier League games against Manchester United, Swansea and Chelsea.
Hearts set to land Hughes
Head coach Ian Cathro has promised new faces as he looks to reshape the Tynecastle squad and the veteran Northern Ireland international is poised to move to Edinburgh on an initial six-month deal. The 37-year-old defender is a free agent after seeing out his contract with the Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League.
Cambridge United manager Shaun Derry: Aware of the magnitude of the task
Derry banned talk of Championship Leeds’ third-round trip to the Cambs Glass Stadium until after the January 2 win over Notts County. And his desire to focus on League Two has paid dividends as Cambridge have six wins and a draw in their last seven games, while also beating Coventry 4-0 in the FA Cup second round.
Udinese 1-2 Inter Milan: Ivan Perisic brace extends Serie A winning streak to four games
Ivan Perisic scored twice as Inter Milan came from a goal down to beat Udinese and win their fourth straight game in Serie A on Sunday. Perisic equalised in first-half added time, slotting a shot inside the near post after receiving a pass from Mauro Icardi, before heading in from a free-kick three minutes from time.
FA Cup live: Chelsea v Peterborough
GREAT CHANCE FOR THE POSH! Maddison pops up down the right-hand side now and cuts inside on his left foot before whipping an absolutely outstanding cross into the centre of the area. Lopes meets it, but not with a particularly good connection which allows Begovic to make the vital save! What an opportunity that was for the visitors.
Perisic gives revitalised Inter fourth successive league win
MILAN: Ivan Perisic scored at the end of each half as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 away on Sunday and notch their fourth successive Serie A win. Inter, who had not conceded a goal in their previous three outings, had an early let-off as goalkeeper Samir Handanovic sent a clearance straight to Jakub Jankto, who failed to take advantage.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Steve McClaren praises Derby performance after West Brom win
Tom Ince and Darren Bent struck inside four second-half minutes to record the Rams’ first FA Cup victory over a higher tier side since 1986 and seal a 2-1 win. They cancelled out Matt Phillips’ opener to surprise the Premier League club and secure Derby’s first triumph over a top-flight team for eight years.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger impressed by Olivier Giroud’s leadership skills
Arsene Wenger hailed Olivier Giroud’s leadership qualities after his captain for the night snatched a late FA Cup winner for Arsenal at Preston. Giroud continued his recent scoring streak by netting his fourth in four games since returning to the starting line-up, sinking the impressive Championship side with a deflected 89th-minute effort in the third-round tie at Deepdale.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
Millwall manager Neil Harris inspired an impressive 3-0 defeat of Premier League Bournemouth
Millwall manager Neil Harris insisted his team could have beaten Bournemouth by a greater margin than their 3-0 scoreline – but revealed he would swap their FA Cup upset for victory over rivals Charlton next week. A convincing performance against Premier League opposition, with goals from Steve Morison, Shaun Cummings and Shane Ferguson, secured the League One side’s place in the competition’s fourth round.
‘Gomez like a new signing for Liverpool’
Former Reds defender, Phil Babb, sees no reason why Jurgen Klopp should spend in January with an ‘exceptional talent’ bolstering the ranks after injury Liverpool have been linked with several high-profile defenders over recent weeks, but Phil Babb believes the return of Joe Gomez from injury should keep Jurgen Klopp out of the transfer market. The Reds have struggled defensively at times this season, with no side in the Premier League’s top six having been breached on more occasions.
‘He has shown leadership qualities’ – Wenger says Giroud deserved captaincy
The Arsenal manager says the hard work and patience of his French striker made him an ideal candidate to inherit the armband against Preston Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said his decision to make Olivier Giroud captain against Preston North End was a reward for the striker’s patience and hard work. Giroud continued his run of good form, scoring for the fourth straight game as he helped his side to a 2-1 victory on Saturday.
On-the-whistle report: Watford 2 – 0 Burton Albion, no cup upset as Brewers suffer injuries
Burton Albion’s attentions turn solely to the Championship as they were knocked out of the FA Cup at the third round by Premier League Watford, who ran out 2-0 winners at Vicarage Road. A much-changed Brewers line-up went a goal down after 21 minutes as Brandon Mason’s excellent low cross from the left across the box was met by Christian KABASELE , who was left with a simple finish from close range with Albion’s defence and goalkeeper scrambling.
Nigel Clough says he made mistake with Burton Albion formation in FA Cup loss at Watford
Nigel Clough says he set Burton Albion out with the wrong formation in the FA Cup third-round defeat to Watford on Saturday. The Brewers – who lost 2-0 after goals from Christian Kabasele and Jerome Sinclair – lined up in a 3-5-2 from kick-off at Vicarage Road, with John Brayford, Kyle McFadzean and Tom Flanagan the three central defenders and Marcus Harness and Lloyd Dyer taking up the two wing-back slots.
Santos on the double – Orient fall to their second defeat in a week
Leyton Orient fell to a 3-1 defeat to Barnet at Brisbane Road courtesy of a Ricardo Santos double scoring both within a minute of one another. The first half should have seen Barnet two or three up had John Akinde not missed good opportunities to break the deadlock.
Real honour Cristiano Ronaldo’s record
Cristiano Ronaldo was honoured by Real Madrid at the Bernabeu yesterday in a ceremony to mark the Ballon d’Or award he earned last month for world player of the year – the fourth Golden Ball he has won. Cristiano Ronaldo then went on to help Real Madrid tie Barcelona’s Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing Granada 5-0.