Liverpool left it late but ultimately prevailed with a 2-1 win over Tottenham, but which players struggled while others excelled at Anfield?
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Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Lloris’ late mistake gifts Reds another win
Hugo Lloris’ late mistake proved pivotal as Liverpool returned to top spot in the Premier League with a smash-and-grab victory against Tottenham this afternoon. Continue reading “Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Lloris’ late mistake gifts Reds another win”
Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops
Tottenham had Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save to thank for their 1-1 draw vs. rivals Arsenal, but which players excelled while others struggled at Wembley?
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Tottenham 1-1 Arsenal: Aubameyang’s penalty miss, poor officiating overshadow derby draw
Hugo Lloris’ late penalty save from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang saw Tottenham hold on for a valuable point against Arsenal, during a North London Derby overshadowed by poor officiating decisions.
Harry Kane equalised from the penalty spot after Aaron Ramsey’s well-taken opener, though the forward was in an offside position before Shkodran Mustafi’s needless barge on the England captain.
Tottenham 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: Inspired second-half sees Spurs in control
Goals from Heung Min-Son, Jan Vertonghen and substitute Fernando Llorente saw Mauricio Pochettino’s men earn a valuable win vs. a tricky Borussia Dortmund side at Wembley. The result sees Spurs are in real control with the second-leg tie to come on March 5.
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UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points
It was a frustrating evening for World champions France, as they were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Ronald Koeman’s Netherlands at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Continue reading “UEFA Nations League – Netherlands 2-0 France: 5 Talking Points”
Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham
Georginio Wijnaldum’s first away strike, as well as Roberto Firmino’s close-range effort, helped seal a narrow yet commanding victory for Liverpool against Tottenham at Wembley. Continue reading “Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham”
France vs Germany: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener
France’s recent World Cup winners were greeted to a heroic welcome at their Clairefontaine training base this week. It’s now time to move on, though. The new season has already begun. International breaks are never too far behind. Continue reading “France vs Germany: Tricky test awaits both in UEFA Nations League opener”
Uruguay 0-2 France: Varane and Muslera’s error seal semi-final place
Raphael Varane’s towering header and a long-range effort from Antoine Griezmann were enough to see France progress into the World Cup semi-finals in a feisty, tough affair – which only intensified as the match continued. Continue reading “Uruguay 0-2 France: Varane and Muslera’s error seal semi-final place”
FIFA World Cup 2018: 5 keys to success for France
After suffering a heartbreaking extra-time final defeat by Portugal at Euro 2016, the onus is on France’s golden generation to step up and justify why they’re all so highly-rated.
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Real Madrid 1-1 Tottenham: Sides share spoils in tense encounter
Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty strike just before the half-time interval ensured Real ultimately earned a point during their Champions League encounter with Tottenham this evening in Group H. Hugo Lloris was forced into a number of excellent saves to keep Spurs’ hopes of more than a draw intact throughout, though they were crucially not clinical with their chances.
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Hugo Lloris reveals France are eager to prove point at Euro 2016
As the host nation, France go into this summer’s Championships with a lot of expectation – something that captain Hugo Lloris feels should be justified with a strong start against Romania.
Lloris reveals importance of a good start
In the pre-match news conference ahead of tomorrow’s curtain raiser, Lloris admitted there is “a lot of expectation” on the players, who understand the “importance” of the match itself, as well as how important it is for them to make a good start to proceedings.
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