Jurgen Klopp reveals his WILD New Year’s Eve celebrations after Liverpool beat Man City – relaxing with his pet dog The German was entitled to a chilled night after guiding his team to a sensational 1-0 win over title rivals Manchester City But despite being on cloud nine, the German admitted he had no plans to go out and paint the town red… redder than he had already painted it. Instead, as you can see in the above video, where Klopp discusses his NYE plans, he opted for a quiet one with his beloved collie mix Emma.
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Watford v Tottenham – Follow Live On Twitter
Watford are at Vicarage Road with Tottenham the visitors today, this will be a 1:30pm kick-off. It’s that time of the week again and Watford are in action once more as the 2016-17 season continues.
Cherries interest in Manchester City midfielder
AFC Bournemouth have reportedly opened talks over the transfer of Manchester City midfielder Olivier Ntcham. The 20 year old is currently part way through the second year of his two year loan spell with Italian side Genoa, who also hold an option to sign him permanently in the summer.
Locke relishes derby fever ahead of Fife face-off
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Gabriele Marcotti: Managing the fear factor – why clubs time and…
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Scottish Cup win is behind us . . . it’s time for Hibs to be promoted, says Lewis Stevenson
IT IS difficult to imagine that anything will top Hibernian’s cathartic Scottish Cup victory in May following a tortuous 114-year wait. As 2016 draws to a close with a clash at Falkirk today, the full-back looks back on the last 12 months with mixed emotions.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers, right, enjoyed victory at Ibrox
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers may have almost taken a tumble at Ibrox but he hailed his side for refusing to slip up against Rangers. The Parkhead boss was left red-faced after he almost lost his footing celebrating Scott Sinclair’s second-half winner.
Andy Edwards knows Leyton Orient are still in relegation battle and wants win at Exeter City
Edwards joked he isn’t fearing the sack ahead of facing Grecians, who got rid of Ian Hendon and Alberto Cavasin in 2016 Ollie Palmer’s rescued a point for Orient against Cambridge United yesterday ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Exeter City. “It is small steps all the time and I don’t think we can get carried away and I don’t think the supporters can either,” said Edwards.
Busy fixture schedule has taken its toll on Partick Thistle players, says Jags boss Alan Archibald
Partick boss Alan Archibald admitted the heavy fixture schedule list over the festive period had taken its toll on his players after they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw with Kilmarnock. The Jags missed out on sealing their place in the top six before the winter break despite back to back victories over Ross County and Dundee which propelled them off the foot of the table and into the top half.
Premier League goals
Watch all the goals from New Year’s Eve games in the Premier League, including wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Chelsea matched Arsenal’s record for the most consecutive Premier League wins in a season with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Stoke on New Year’s Eve.
Premier League goals
Watch all the goals from New Year’s Eve games in the Premier League, including wins for Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. Chelsea matched Arsenal’s record for the most consecutive Premier League wins in a season with a thrilling 4-2 victory against Stoke on New Year’s Eve.
Koscielny: We were comfortable
… as complacency had started to set in. “It was a hard game, as West Brom played very well,” Koscielny told Sky Sports . “They tried to play on the counter attack, which made it difficult. We were more incisive, and physically we were better than the …
Koscielny: We were comfortable
… as complacency had started to set in. “It was a hard game, as West Brom played very well,” Koscielny told Sky Sports . “They tried to play on the counter attack, which made it difficult. We were more incisive, and physically we were better than the …
Rangers 1 Celtic 2: Moussa Dembele and Scott Sinclair strikes seal…
CELTIC fought back brilliantly at Ibrox to claim their third victory over Rangers this season and surge 19 points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership. The Parkhead club fell behind in the 13th minute of their first visit to the Govan stadium in over four years when Kenny Miller netted.
Chelsea defeats Stoke to claim 13th successive EPL win
Willian scored twice as leader Chelsea overcame Stoke 4-2 to equal an English Premier League record for 13 straight wins in a single season. Bruno Martins Indi and Peter Crouch struck for Stoke to cancel out goals by Gary Cahill and Willian.
Antonio Conte hails Chelsea’s will to win after battling display against Stoke
Antonio Conte hailed the character of his Chelsea players after a 4-2 win over Stoke which saw the Blues claim a record-equalling 13th successive Premier League win. Antonio Conte hailed the character of his Chelsea players after a 4-2 win over Stoke which saw the Blues claim a record-equalling 13th successive Premier League win.
Sorry Swansea swept aside by rampant Bournemouth
Managerless Swansea will welcome in the new year bottom of the Premier League after Bournemouth completed a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Liberty Stadium. Benik Afobe and Ryan Fraser scored first-half goals before substitute Josh King added the gloss two minutes from time.
Brendan Rodgers hails resilient Celtic after Old Firm victory
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers may have almost taken a tumble at Ibrox but he hailed his side for refusing to slip up against Rangers. The Parkhead boss was left red-faced after he almost lost his footing celebrating Scott Sinclair’s second-half winner.
The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most …
The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most successful club in the world, and remembering Uncle Phil The Diary: Hipsters, Rangers being deid and at the same time the most successful club in the world, and remembering Uncle Phil THE Head of Sport in here was at the Evening Times some 25 years ago, which was just past his 50th birthday incidentally, when a very small, delicate and young female voice came on the phone, asking about a photograph of the then-equally young Motherwell midfielder Phil O’Donnell, and could she have a copy. Unfortunately, given the dreaded red dot on the back , it didn’t belong to the Times, so the answer had to be no.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino demands win at Watford on New Year’s Day
Mauricio Pochettino has admitted losing any further ground to Chelsea could cost Tottenham any chance of a Premier League title fight. Mauricio Pochettino has admitted losing any further ground to Chelsea could cost Tottenham any chance of a Premier League title fight.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino demands win at Watford on New Year’s Day
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Marco Reus: Dortmund star lined-up as Alexis Sanchez…
According to the latest gossip, Marco Reus is high on Arsenal’s priority list if Alexis Sanchez decides to leave this summer. “The Gunners are reportedly fearful that their star man will not agree terms on a new deal and will walk out on the Emirates in the near future.
Lucas Leiva: Liverpool fan favorite set for Inter Milan loan move
Liverpool fan favorite and veteran Lucas Leiva is set to undergo a medical ahead of his proposed loan move to Italian giants Inter Milan. The move is likely to close the curtains on his Liverpool career which includes over 300 games for the Reds.
Javier Hernandez: Ex-Manchester United striker on Chelsea’s radar
“Chelsea are plotting a shock move for former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez in the January transfer window, according to German newspaper Bild . The former Manchester United striker has netted a dozen times for German club Bayer Leverkusen and Mexico’s national team in this campaign.
Conte urges Courtois to reject Real Madrid to become Chelsea’s Buffon
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has urged Thibaut Courtois to emulate Gianluigi Buffon by remaining at the Stamford Bridge for the remainder of his career. Courtois, 24, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid this summer and fueled speculation of a move to Spain earlier this year by saying he’d like to move to La Liga.
Jose Mourinho thinks Memphis Depay will leave Manchester United in January
Jose Mourinho has been reluctant to give Memphis Depay the chance to resurrect his Manchester United career because he is expecting him to leave in January. The 22-year-old midfielder arrived at Old Trafford from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2015 after finishing the previous season as the top scorer in the Eredivisie but, despite a reunion with his former national manager Louis van Gaal, Depay failed to nail down a regular spot and has fallen even further down the pecking order under Mourinho.
Sergio Aguero trains with Manchester City team-mates as he returns…
Sergio Aguero and his Manchester City team-mates enjoyed their final training session ahead of Saturday evening’s clash with Liverpool. Pep Guardiola put his side through their paces on Friday in Manchester as they gear up for the match with their title rivals.
Prandelli resigns after just three months at Valencia
“Cesare Prandelli has communicated to Valencia CF his irrevocable decision to resign from his position as coach,” the club confirmed in a statement on Friday, adding that a media conference will be held on Saturday. Prandelli guided them to just one victory in his eight league matches at the helm, with the 3-2 defeat at Real Sociedad on December 10 proving to be his last top-flight game in charge.
Schneiderlin Man Utd exit still on cards amid reports of A 13m West Brom bid
Jose Mourinho has revealed that the club have not yet received a suitable offer for the out-of-favour midfielder but suggested he is still free to go Morgan Schneiderlin could still leave Manchester United in January despite Jose Mourinho insisting he will not sanction a loan move. The France midfielder has been heavily linked with a switch to West Brom when the winter window opens, with Baggies boss Tony Pulis having confirmed on December 23 that an offer had been made.
Arsene Wenger thinks Chelsea are ‘super-favourites’ for Premier League title
Arsene Wenger admits Chelsea are the “super-favourites” for the Premier League title as they close in on the record winning run set by his Arsenal side more than a decade ago. The Blues sit six points clear at the top of the table having won their last 12 league outings to establish themselves as the team to beat in the race for the championship.
West Brom’s James McClean joined the club from Wigan in 2015
Albion have confirmed the 27-year-old has agreed an improved contract, which also includes an option for another year at The Hawthorns. He joined the Baggies from Wigan in 2015 and boss Tony Pulis believes the Republic of Ireland international has been a bargain.
Alan Curtis urges return to Swansea’s traditional style under new manager
Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement has emerged as the favourite to succeed Bob Bradley after number one target Chris Coleman, the Wales manager and a former Swansea player, closed the door on an emotional return to his home town club. But Curtis will take charge of Saturday’s home game against Bournemouth, with Swansea 19th in the Premier League and four points from safety.
Chelsea: David Luiz Turns Amateur Physio, Cracks Willian’s Neck …
David Luiz has thrived in Antonio Conte’s back-three since moving back to Chelsea this summer. Full of confidence, the Brazilian defender apparently also fancies himself as a physio, judging by his neck-cracking work on team-mate Willian.
Kiernan did not commit an assault – Warburton
Rangers manager Mark Warburton has insisted his defender Rob Kiernan has no case to answer ahead of a potential Scottish FA misconduct charge next week. St Johnstone captain Steven Anderson accused Kiernan of punching him in the ribs during Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw at McDiarmid Park.
Carlos Tevez to earn reported 615,000-a-week at Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
Carlos Tevez has joined Chinese Super League side Shanghai Greenland Shenhua in a deal which will reportedly make him the highest paid player in the world. The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker has signed a two-year contract and, although no financial details were announced in the move from Boca Juniors, reports suggest he is set to earn A 615,000-a-week.
Spurs striker Harry Kane thinks Southampton win sends out the right message
Harry Kane believes Tottenham sent out a resounding message about their title credentials after their 4-1 thrashing of 10-man Southampton. Spurs’ victory at St Mary’s means they moved to within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal and have now won five out of their last six games in all competitions.
Wales manager Chris Coleman has emerged as Swansea’s top target to succeed Bob Bradley
The Football Association of Wales is relaxed over reports that Swansea are weighing up a move for national team manager Chris Coleman, Press Association Sport understands. Coleman has emerged as Swansea’s top target as they seek to fill the gap left by Bob Bradley’s dismissal on Tuesday evening.
Tottenham recovers to beat 10-man Southampton 4-1 in EPL
Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side’s second goal of the game during their English Premier League soccer match against Southampton at St Mary’s, Southampton, England, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. SOUTHAMPTON, England – Tottenham recovered from conceding a goal after 69 seconds to beat 10-man Southampton 4-1 and claim a third straight win in the English Premier League on Wednesday.
Stafford Rangers boss Neil Kitching could not turn down new signing Ezekiel Agyemang
NEIL Kitching says Stafford Rangers could not turn down the chance to bring in Ezekiel Agyemang – and is looking forward to seeing the pacy striker in action. Boro made a double signing last week, bringing in Ghana-born forward Agyemang as well as midfielder Tim Sanders, who joined from Nantwich Town.
Aberdeen defender Mark Reynolds says receiving constant flak is a perk of playing for a big team
Mark Reynolds insists the flak Aberdeen took before last Friday night’s win over Motherwell was just a ‘perk’ of being one of Scotland’s top sides. The centre-back is adamant there was no panic as the Dons went through a sticky patch of only one Premiership win – a 5-1 thumping of Kilmarnock – from four games following a dismal defeat to Celtic in the Betfred Cup Final.