Mourinho: Spurs were in ‘control’ but ‘defensive mistakes’ cost them

Jose Mourinho insisted that Tottenham Hotspur created their own “instability” against Newcastle by making mistakes in defensive areas. Newcastle started the game the better of the two sides. A couple of chances slipped them by in the early going but they did take the lead in the 28th minute. A poor clearance from Davinson Sanchez […]

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Newcastle 2-2 Tottenham: Willock equalises late on

Arsenal youngster Joe Willock netted a late equaliser to earn Newcastle a point against Tottenham Hotspur. Newcastle started strongly and they deservedly took the lead via a Joelinton goal in the 28th minute. Spurs responded well to going behind, though. Harry Kane scored twice in the space of four minutes to turn the game on […]

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F365 says: Haaland a no-go? Danny Ings is a no-brainer

“With these prices, we are not going to buy any striker. It’s impossible, we can’t afford it. That is not going to happen. All the clubs struggle financially, and we are not an exception.” Pep Guardiola has deflated Manchester City fans’ hopes of a big-money striker signing this summer folowing the departure of the club’s […]

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Neville slams Arteta’s ‘flaky fed lions’ in Arsenal defeat

Gary Neville has criticised Arsenal’s “really flaky” performance in the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, likening Mikel Arteta’s side to “fed lions”. While Jurgen Klopp’s side impressed at the Emirates, Arsenal barely mustered a whimper as they were totally outclassed by their opponents. And Neville joked that he and fellow commentator Martin Tyler could have lined […]

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‘Wenger-esque clown Arteta’ shows no ‘inclination to change’

‘Wenger-esque clown’ Just want to pay tribute to Arteta’s remarkable achievement. With just eight league matches left, Arsenal are mathematically safe on 42 points! Unreal progress from Arteta, having had a measly £100m to spend over summer; a whole pre-season to prepare and given the flux Chelski, ManYoo, Spurs and Liverpool have been through this […]

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Gossip: Man Utd target £34m Haaland contingency

Manchester United are preparing a Haaland contingency and search for a teen Shaw backup…   HAALAND-LESS Manchester United are preparing themselves for an Erling Haaland-less future. The Norwegian is the hottest property in football (ever?) and Mino Raiola seems to be very much enjoying touting him around the top European clubs, with United reportedly among […]

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Edwin van der Sar might just have been the perfect keeper

Edwin van der Sar was serenity personified and the ideal replacement for Peter Schmeichel at Manchester United, just a few years too late.   Who’s this then? Edwin van der Sar is now 50 years old and was, in his time, one of the world’s finest goalkeepers. A Dutchman born in Voorhout, he only played […]

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Arsenal 0-3 Liverpool: Diogo breaking my heart

Liverpool warmed up for Real Madrid by dismantling Arsenal in a 3-0 victory at the Emirates Stadium. With a trip to the Bernabeu in store on Tuesday, Jurgen Klopp will have been delighted with his Champions League quarter-final first-leg preparations on Saturday evening. The Reds scored three second-half goals to put their hosts to the […]

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Leicester 0-2 Man City: Pep’s men continue title march

Gabriel Jesus continued in-form Manchester City’s march to the Premier League title after a classy victory at Leicester. The striker, who turned 24 on Saturday, wrapped up a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s men made it 15 straight away wins in all competitions. Benjamin Mendy’s second-half opener sent them on […]

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Tuchel ‘cannot accept’ Chelsea showing in West Brom defeat

Thomas Tuchel says he ‘cannot accept’ the Chelsea performance in their 5-2 defeat at the hands of West Brom. The Blues took the lead in the first half through Christian Pulisic, who reacted first to a Marcos Alonso free-kick. But they went down to 10 men soon afterwards as Thiago Silva picked up a second […]

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