Midfielder: Playing away better for Reds
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson believes that playing at Old Trafford tomorrow afternoon could actually prove beneficial for the Reds, who have not been at their best at home this season. Despite using the Kop to their advantage to knock Manchester City out of the Carling Cup and Manchester United out of the FA Cup, Liverpool’s...
Sunderland boss dismisses Arsenal critics
Sunderland manager Martin O’Neill has backed tomorrow’s opponents Arsenal to silence their critics, making it clear that the Gunners have sufficient talent to prevail at the Stadium of Light. Arsene Wenger’s men are three points adrift of fourth-place Chelsea and have relied heavily on the incredible form of skipper Robin van Persie, who scored a...
Reds defender talks up Lions captaincy
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has tipped club teammate Steven Gerrard to lead England during this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine. A dramatic sequence of events led to Chelsea skipper John Terry losing the Lions armband last Friday, which was followed by the resignation of manager Fabio Capello, who was upset at not...
Gunner not supportive of technology
Arsenal back-up goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski has expressed controversial views opposing the introduction of goal-line technology in football, insisting that officiating errors are part of the game. A number of high-profile errors in recent years have prompted the International Football Association Board to hold a decisive meeting regarding the issue on July 2. While many have...
Defender: Magpies wary of the Lane
Newcastle United defender Mike Williamson is aware that Tottenham Hotspur’s terrific form throughout the season indicates their prowess, particularly at White Hart Lane. Following Monday night’s goalless draw at Anfield, third-place Spurs return home and with manager Harry Redknapp cleared of tax evasion charges, the North London outfit will be completely focused on picking up...
Arsenal boss: We are already improving
Critics may already be writing off Arsenal’s chances of a top-four finish after last night’s goalless draw at Bolton but manager Arsene Wenger has evidence that his side his actually improving. In his post-match press conference, Wenger was reminded that earning only a point in their last four fixtures had pushed the Gunners to seventh...
Chelsea boss defiant over striker pairing
Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has dismissed suggestions that the club will part ways with either Didier Drogba or Fernando Torres in the near future, insisting that both will have roles to play at Stamford Bridge. Torres has struggled for goals since his £50 million move from Liverpool a year ago and his goal return has not...
Wenger identifies missing ingredient
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that going four games without a win is frustrating but believes that a top-four finish remains achievable as long as the Gunners make an early impact on their matches. Last night’s goalless draw at Bolton left Wenger’s side in seventh place, five points behind fourth-place Chelsea and another seven behind...
Latics boss slams Spurs defender
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez was left furious when Tottenham left-back Benoit Assou-Ekotto was allowed to remain on the pitch despite a high tackle that forced forward Franco Di Santo out of the Latics’ 3-1 defeat at White Hart Lane. With his side firmly rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the only positive...
Gunner in awe of veteran’s presence
Arsenal starlet Francis Coquelin has hailed the locker room impact of legendary on-loan striker Thierry Henry, insisting that the veteran does not need to be on the pitch all the time to offer his leadership. Henry’s two-month spell at the Emirates began with a bang as his decisive goal knocked Leeds United out of the...
Everton signings aiming high
Everton boss David Moyes was a busy man in January, signing the likes of Darron Gibson and Nikica Jelavic, loaning former Toffees Steven Pienaar and Landon Donovan, and offloading Louis Saha to Tottenham. All that activity is seemingly about to payoff, with the traditionally slow-starting Merseysiders back in the top half of the table following...
Fergie: Gibson strike was our plan
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was delighted as his side’s 2-0 win at home to Stoke was complimented by former United midfielder Darren Gibson’s maiden goal in Everton’s 1-0 win over league leaders Manchester City. The result brings United level on top with the Citizens, leaving Fergie with no option but to praise the...
