After riding their luck at times against another wasteful Chelsea showing, Liverpool emerged victorious in yesterday’s action-packed Carabao Cup Final – winning 11-10 on penalties. However, it was again the individual displays of Jurgen Klopp’s formidable fullback pairing which stand them in good stead for the rest of the season with more silverware up for grabs. Continue reading “Carabao Cup Final: Liverpool’s fullback duo show their mettle against wasteful Chelsea”
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Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream
If you’re reading this, it means that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has turned 32. I look at what has been been a whirlwind year for him and what’s in store for one of the Premier League’s best-ever strikers, whose admirable quest for continental club success is fast reaching its eventual conclusion. Continue reading “Sergio Aguero at 32: Time and opportunity no longer guaranteed, with an incomplete Euro dream”
Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa
Project Restart has reached an eventual conclusion, as the 2019-20 Premier League season will resume play on the week beginning June 15. Carabao Cup winners Manchester City host Arsenal, while Euro-chasing Sheffield United face relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the first fixtures – with a weekend schedule following. Continue reading “Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa”
Henry an admirer of Leicester’s James Maddison, who targets future trophies
Thierry Henry spoke to Leicester midfielder James Maddison in a Q&A on Puma’s Instagram on a number of topics – from the England international’s inspirations growing up, maturity as a player to his lofty ambitions for the future. Continue reading “Henry an admirer of Leicester’s James Maddison, who targets future trophies”
Paul Hart reveals Stoke eager for fortunes to change, ahead of Forest clash
Stoke assistant manager Paul Hart took media duties at the club’s stadium this afternoon, addressing questions before their crunch clash against Nottingham Forest on Friday evening: with the Potters still looking for a first win of the campaign. Continue reading “Paul Hart reveals Stoke eager for fortunes to change, ahead of Forest clash”
Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea (4-3 on pens): Sterling’s winner seals successive Carabao Cup win
Raheem Sterling converted the winning penalty, as Manchester City secured successive Carabao Cup Final victories at Chelsea’s expense during a nervy finish at Wembley.
The final itself – three weeks after City’s 6-0 league thrashing vs. the Blues – will always be remembered for goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s actions after defying manager Maurizio Sarri’s instructions to be substituted late in extra-time.
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Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are intensifying their interest in Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi and have made an improved £35m bid for the 18-year-old, according to recent developments. Continue reading “Reports: Bayern make £35m bid for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi”
Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops
Tottenham exacted revenge on London rivals Arsenal and sealed their Carabao Cup semi-final berth in the process, with a 2-0 away win at the Emirates. Which players struggled while others impressed in this latest north London derby? Continue reading “Arsenal 0-2 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops”
Carabao Cup Final: Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City – Player ratings
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva helped secure Pep Guardiola’s first piece of silverware as Manchester City manager – but how did the players fare at Wembley?
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Carabao Cup Final – Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City: Citizens rampant over limp Gunners
Goals from Sergio Aguero, Vincent Kompany and David Silva helped secure Pep Guardiola’s first piece of silverware with a dominant display over Arsenal to win this year’s Carabao Cup. The Gunners – who struggled for large periods – seemed to almost relinquish their self-belief after conceding the second.
Plenty of questions will be asked in the aftermath, as the Citizens aim to use this momentum in their quest for the elusive treble while Arsenal disappoint across all fronts as their rivals continue to strengthen. Continue reading “Carabao Cup Final – Arsenal 0-3 Manchester City: Citizens rampant over limp Gunners”
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