‘If they haven’t trained on a surface like this, then they are mad’: Sutton and Keown tell Arsenal how to be fantastic on plastic ‘Chelsea can only think about the FA Cup because I think they are champions’: Mourinho starts mind games after being drawn against old club in quarter-finals Giant-killers Lincoln to face Sutton or Arsenal in FA Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea get ready to host former boss Mourinho and Manchester United ‘The first time I lost I threw up and I hate losing even more now!’: Wenger hoping to avoid shock defeat at Sutton Conte insists there will be no room for sentiment when it comes to skipper Terry as Chelsea look to do the Double Davis sets NBA All-Star Game best with 52 points as West beat East 192-182 and records tumble in game of all-out attack Super sub Ibrahimovic sends United into FA Cup quarter-finals as Mourinho’s men come from behind to beat struggling … (more)
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FA Cup: Ibrahimovic rescues United, Kane nets Spurs treble
Sunday Feb 19, 2017. . Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the English FA Cup soccer match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.
Man Utd to face Chelsea in quarterfinals
If Manchester United are to defend their FA Cup title they will have to beat rampant English Premier League leaders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Less than an hour after seeing off Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at Ewood Park, United found they would have to travel to London to take on Antonio Conte’s side in a quarter-final clash of Premier League heavyweights.
Benoit Cheyrou’s skills easy to spot on and off the field for Toronto FC
Think of a European player at Toronto FC. Now think of swerving free kicks, long-range rockets and deft touches that leave defenders gasping for air before the goalkeeper picks the ball out of the net.
Watch: Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola reacts to the QPR thrashing
Birmingham City boss Gianfranco Zola was left frustrated once again as he witnessed a Queens Park Rangers side run riot at St Andrew’s. Missing a handful of players, Zola decided to make a number of changes to the side who were beaten at Preston midweek, but there was no positive effect.
Arsene Wenger saw his Arsenal side lose 5-1 at Bayern Munich last week
Arsene Wenger has called for his Arsenal players to show they can deal with their recent thrashing at Bayern Munich by seeing off non-league Sutton in the FA Cup. The Frenchman’s long reign has come under intense scrutiny following a 5-1 Champions League reverse in Germany, while two defeats in three Premier League games have all-but ended hopes of a domestic title.
Spurs’ trophy drought is longer than Arsenal’s run
Kane puts Spurs on cruise control: Striker’s deadly hat-trick secures simple win at Fulham and edges Pochettino closer to Wembley Wenger fights back: I’ll go on for FOUR more years, says boss… but PSG is still an option as Arsenal take look at big guns Benitez, Allegri and Tuchel Tottenham’s trophy drought is now longer than Arsenal’s infamous run… so Pochettino must make most of FA Cup Q&A: What is going wrong for Zola at Birmingham? After Chelsea legend’s reign hits new low, the mess explained How did Lincoln boss Cowley celebrate FA Cup glory? By getting up early to scout next opposition at 5.30am! Sanchez is back… and he’s actually smiling ! Star looks happy again after break as Arsenal prepare for Sutton ‘Ozil is Arsenal in a nutshell… he’s a worldie against Palace but a world away against the big boys,’ blasts Souness Sutton United v Arsenal : How the teams match up ahead … (more)
Kane hat trick sends Tottenham into FA Cup quarterfinals
Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring during the English FA Cup soccer match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017. LONDON – Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Tottenham swept aside second-tier Fulham 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals of the FA Cup on Sunday, avoiding the difficulties endured by other Premier League teams against lower-league opposition this weekend.
Bielsa returning to French league to take charge of Lille
In this May 10, 2015 file photo, Marseille’s coach Marcelo Bielsa, of Argentina, shouts instructions during a League One soccer match between Marseille and Monaco in Marseille, France. Controversial coach Marcelo Bielsa is returning to French football to take charge of Lille in the summer of 2017 Controversial coach Marcelo Bielsa will take charge of ambitious Lille for next season, signaling his return to French football after a chaotic end to his spell with Marseille.
Manchester City target Lionel Messi in A 100m deal as…
The English Premier League side believe the Argentinian superstar is ready to quit the La Liga giants and Etihad chiefs are confident they can seal a world-record 100million deal for the five-time world player of the year. Messis’ future at the Camp Nou has become more and more uncertain this season and his father, Jorge, who acts as his son’s adviser, is in Barcelona to look after business – but has no plans to talk to the club about extending a contract that now has less than 16 months to run.
Came close – Joe Ellul hit the post for Billericay Town Picture: Nicky Hayes
A STUNNING 90th minute free-kick from Kwabana Osei handed Grays Athletic an unlikely victory against on-form Billericay Town. Billericay were strong favourites to get the better of bottom side Grays, having overcome second-placed Needham Market 6-0 just three days previously.
Bayern pulls off injury-time draw in Berlin in Bundesliga
Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017. Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski, front left, celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Hertha BSC Berlin and FC Bayern Munich in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.
Brown admits he had the ‘wrong mindset’ at Vitesse Arnhem
Neville v Arsenal Fan TV: Watch Sky star front up as he stands by ‘idiot’ comment and insists under-fire Wenger deserves respect Ibrahimovic has made mockery of those who doubted him so Mourinho must keep him… but will striker finally end his Champions League curse at Manchester United? I was made to feel like a criminal, says United legend Yorke after he was denied entry to US because of Iranian stamp in his passport ‘It’s going to be pretty brutal, fast and very bad for his health’: Haye taunts rival Bellew again ahead of showdown EXCLUSIVE: ‘Arsenal drop out of one competition after another every year, failure after failure, we’ve got a chance…’ Meet the Sutton stars out to shock their former club Keane’s greatest hits: Savaging the Pogbas, Fergie and Rooney, why he’d kick Hazard, his disdain for hugging and destroying ‘soft’ Arsenal That would be a straight red! Luiz shows off … (more)
Football fans went way too far this time
League: Referee Chris Beath has controversially not given Sydney FC skipper Alex Brosque a penalty despite what looked like a clear trip inside the box. FOOTBALL Federation Australia has roundly condemned a homophobic banner brandished by Western Sydney fans during Saturday night’s A-League Sydney derby, and foreshadowed punishment for those involved.
Reunions abound as Man Utd tackle Saint-Etienne in Europa League
Just like the New England Patriots boss, Manchester United’s manager wasn’t smiling after his team beat AS Saint-Etinne in the first leg of their Round of 32 meeting in the UEFA Europa League. Manchester United will travel to Stade Geoffroy-Cuichard in Saint-Etinne, France on February 22 for the second leg of the Round of 32. The pair have spoken of their excitement prior to the game and another player rubbing his hands in anticipation is United’s Anthony Martial , who came through the ranks at Saint-Etienne’s arch rivals Lyon.
Burton Albion 2 v Norwich City 1 – How the match unfolded
Cameron Jerome of Norwich scores his sides 1st goal but the Burton players claim it was handball during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Pirelli Stadium, Burton upon Trent Picture by Paul Chesterton/Focus Images Ltd +44 7904 640267 18/02/2017
Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly is alleged to have pushed a Plymouth ball boy over
The Plymouth ball boy allegedly pushed to the ground by Leyton Orient captain Liam Kelly has called for the midfielder to be shown “he has done something wrong”. Kelly has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for the alleged incident involving the 17-year-old Jake McLean in Tuesday’s fixture.
Town still considering punishment for Hylton
JERMAINE Hylton is currently not being considered for selection as Swindon Town ponder what disciplinary action to take against the striker following his midweek walk-out. The 23-year-old, who has made 15 appearances for Town so far this season, promptly left Northampton Town’s Sixfields ground before kick-off after discovering that he hadn’t been included in Luke Williams’ squad for Swindon’s clash with the Cobblers on Tuesday night.
Craig Conway battles with Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling during the FA Cup in 2015
ROVERS winger Craig Conway will chalk off a childhood ambition on Sunday when he takes on Manchester United in the FA Cup fifth round. Like many Scots, Conway afforded himself the luxury of supporting an English club growing up and, as an aspiring winger, it was the star power of Ryan Giggs and David Beckham that drew him to United.
Saint-Etienne battered by Ibrahimovic’s hat-trick in Europa League last 32
Overwhelmed by Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s hat-trick, Ligue 1 side Saint-Etienne lost 3-0 to Manchester United in the first-leg of the Europa League round of 32 on Thursday. The contest between the Pogba brothers on the two sides did not amount to much, turning it into a solo act for the Swedish striker, who finished his first hat-trick since he joined Manchester United from French league defending champions Paris Saint-Germain during the offseason, bringing his tally for the Red Devils to a total of 23 this season.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal Betting Special: Lewandowski leads the way but Giroud is the value play
While Carlo Ancelotti is spoilt for choice in attack, Al Hain-Cole is backing the France international to come up with the goods at the Allianz Arena Having conceded five goals when they last visited the Allianz Arena, Arsenal’s defence will be braced for a difficult evening when they take on Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Punters backing any pre-match market will be rewarded with a risk free in-play bet to the same stake on the big game, up to 50 per customer .
Mark Warburton demands answers as he reiterates he did not resign from Rangers
Mark Warburton has called on Rangers to answer questions put to them by the League Managers Association as he reiterated his position that he did not resign from the club. In a joint statement with David Weir and Frank McParland, the deposed Rangers management team expressed their surprise that the club had not addressed the questions posed to them.
Swansea City legend Lee Trundle has scored his SEVENTH… 2
PROLIFIC striker Lee Trundle swooped for his seventh hat-trick of the season as Llanelli trounced Garden Village 6-0 at Stebonheath Park to storm clear at the top of the second division of the Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League. The former Swans legend struck twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the second minute of injury time as the West Walians remained unbeaten in the league.
Swansea City legend Lee Trundle has scored his SEVENTH… 2
PROLIFIC striker Lee Trundle swooped for his seventh hat-trick of the season as Llanelli trounced Garden Village 6-0 at Stebonheath Park to storm clear at the top of the second division of the Nathaniel Car Sales Welsh League. The former Swans legend struck twice in the first half and completed his hat-trick in the second minute of injury time as the West Walians remained unbeaten in the league.
What’s going on with Barcelona?
Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.
What’s going on with Barcelona?
Barcelona risk an early elimination from the Champions League after losing 4-0 in the first leg of their last-16 tie with Paris St Germain. With their LaLiga crown also on the line, here we examine why things are going so badly for the Catalan club at the moment.
Barcelona got crushed because PSG completely eviscerated their midfield
Barcelona walked into the Parc des Princes as heavy favorites to topple Paris Saint-Germain and put one foot into the Champions League quarterfinals. Instead, they left in shambles, having been completely torn apart by PSG, 4-0, and left to wonder what happened to their midfield.
Bayern, Arsenal seek to lift domestic gloom
Berlin: Bayern Munich and Arsenal meet in their big-name Champions League round of 16 first leg on Wednesday, both hoping European success will help lift mid-season gloom on their domestic fronts. Bayern are on track for a record-extending fifth consecutive title with a seven-point lead thanks to their 2-0 win over Ingolstadt on Saturday.
Jesus out with broken foot
Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring Manchester City’s winner against Swansea City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on February 5. Photo: AFP Manchester City’s Brazilian goal-scoring sensation Gabriel Jesus has broken a foot, the club said Tuesday, sparking fears he may miss the rest of the season. The 19-year-old striker, who has scored three goals in five games since joining City in January, suffered a “fractured metatarsal” bone against Bournemouth on Monday.
Man City striker Jesus suffers fractured metatarsal
Manchester City can confirm Gabriel Jesus suffered a fractured metatarsal during the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday night. The 19-year-old was withdrawn from action after 15 minutes of the game and assessed by the Club’s medical staff.
Man City striker Jesus suffers fractured metatarsal
Manchester City can confirm Gabriel Jesus suffered a fractured metatarsal during the 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Monday night. The 19-year-old was withdrawn from action after 15 minutes of the game and assessed by the Club’s medical staff.
Gabriel Jesus sidelined for Man City
The 19-year-old Brazil striker limped out of City’s Premier League win at Bournemouth on Monday after just 15 minutes and underwent tests on Tuesday morning. The club are unsure how long the player will be sidelined but there are fears he could be out for up to three months.
Gabriel Jesus sidelined for Man City
The 19-year-old Brazil striker limped out of City’s Premier League win at Bournemouth on Monday after just 15 minutes and underwent tests on Tuesday morning. The club are unsure how long the player will be sidelined but there are fears he could be out for up to three months.
Ronaldo to carry the load for Madrid against Napoli
With Gareth Bale not fully fit and Karim Benzema still struggling, it will be Cristiano Ronaldo again carrying the load for Real Madrid in the Champions League. And that shouldn’t be a problem for the defending champions – Ronaldo has scored in every last 16 game he has played with Madrid the last five seasons, with 14 goals in total.
Ronaldo to carry the load for Madrid against Napoli
With Gareth Bale not fully fit and Karim Benzema still struggling, it will be Cristiano Ronaldo again carrying the load for Real Madrid in the Champions League. And that shouldn’t be a problem for the defending champions – Ronaldo has scored in every last 16 game he has played with Madrid the last five seasons, with 14 goals in total.
John Stones warns Chelsea: There’s no reason Man City can’t wi…
Man City closed the gap to Antonio Conte’s league leaders to eight points last night with victory over Bournemouth . CHARLIE NICHOLAS has run the rule over some of Manchester City’s players who are tipped for a summer transfer.
John Stones warns Chelsea: There’s no reason Man City can’t wi…
Man City closed the gap to Antonio Conte’s league leaders to eight points last night with victory over Bournemouth . CHARLIE NICHOLAS has run the rule over some of Manchester City’s players who are tipped for a summer transfer.
Bournemouth’s Harry Arter thanks Pep Guardiola for heartwarming gesture
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter has thanked Pep Guardiola for the “unbelievable touch” of wishing him luck with the birth of his child, which is due later this week. In December 2015, before Guardiola had accepted a job in English football, Arter and his partner Rachel’s daughter Renee was delivered stillborn.
Hornets linked with move for Huddersfield Town attacker Kachunga
The 24-year-old has been one of the Terriers’ star players this season with the side third in the Championship. Kachunga has scored ten goals this season and his form in a wide attacking role has reportedly attracted the interest of the Hornets.
Video: Liverpool 2-0 Spurs – the moments you didn’t see
Think you’ve watched all there is to see from Saturday’s 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur? Think again. Our latest ‘Inside Anfield’ video feature takes you behind the scenes at Anfield, on a night when Liverpool bounced back into form in emphatic fashion.