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Ange Postecoglou is a miracle worker. James Maddison quickly proving himself the division’s best summer signing, Heung-Min Son flying and there’s no suggestion they’re missing Harry Kane. The emotional hangover from previous head coaches – Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte – has quickly disappeared, Spurs sit top of the table and packed with plaudits. How long will it last? Continue reading “As feelgood factor fizzes around Hotspur Way, Tottenham travel to Palace tonight”
After producing excellent performances in his first two Premier League games under Ange Postecoglou as Tottenham’s new creator-in-chief, James Maddison finished a well-worked passing move to score during their 2-0 away win at Bournemouth – then praised his new midfield teammates and stressed a desire to repay the £40m fee they paid relegated Leicester for his services post-match. Continue reading “James Maddison hails growing midfield dynamics, vows to repay £40m fee after first Tottenham goal in Bournemouth win”
His Crystal Palace teammates were said to be in tears after an abrupt training ground injury – rupturing his Achilles – left him sidelined for several months on the same day he was part of England’s Euro 2020 provisional squad. Two years on, he could make his senior debut this weekend, and it’s another timely reminder how important patience is as far as long-term goals are concerned. Continue reading “As first England cap awaits, Eze shows value of patience after untimely setbacks”
A lot has changed for both sides in the four months since their last meeting, a 2-0 Leicester win propelling them top of the Premier League while confining the Blues to their fifth league defeat in a month under Frank Lampard. Under new management and with a Champions League Final to come on May 29, will Thomas Tuchel’s men prove a step too far for the bullish Foxes here?
Continue reading “FA Cup Final Preview: Chelsea vs Leicester – Time to step up”
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”
Roberto Firmino netted a brace, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and substitute James Milner were also on the scoresheet in an inspired second-half display as Liverpool extended their commanding lead atop the Premier League to 13 points after a comprehensive 4-0 away victory over closest title rivals Leicester City.
Mason Mount made a memorable return to Stamford Bridge and scored on his senior home debut but was helpless to stop Frank Lampard’s Chelsea side from dropping two points against a dangerous Leicester side unfortunate not to snatch a late winner in west London. Continue reading “Mason Mount thrills on Stamford Bridge debut, Chelsea drop points again”
Youri Tielemans’ 83rd minute winner proved enough for Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester side to come through unscathed with a morale-boosting win in a tricky affair away against Stoke on Saturday evening. Continue reading “Stoke 1-2 Leicester City: Tielemans’ timely winner sinks Potters in drab affair”
Ayoze Perez’s seventh goal of the Premier League campaign means Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle have all but sealed their Premier League status for 2019/20 after an important 1-0 away win against Leicester this evening. Continue reading “Leicester 0-1 Newcastle: Ayoze ensures Benitez’s men earn important away win”
Five talking points analysed as Premier League leaders Liverpool dropped their first points of the 18/19 campaign to a team outside the league’s top-six…
Continue reading “Liverpool 1-1 Leicester City: 5 Talking Points”
Diogo Jota’s hat-trick – completed in stoppage-time – helped Wolves snatch an important win against a dismal Leicester defensive display at Molineux, in one of the Premier League’s games of the season so far.
Continue reading “Wolves 4-3 Leicester City: Jota hat-trick secures last-gasp win in epic thriller”
Leicester inflicted Chelsea’s first Premier League defeat of the campaign in the pair’s last game before Christmas, but which players struggled while others impressed in west London?
Continue reading “Chelsea 0-1 Leicester City: 5 Hits and Flops”
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