EPL

Jose Mourinho faces Zlatan Ibrahimovic dilemma for West Brom clash

The former Paris Saint-Germain striker has played 73 minutes in five substitute appearances since returning from cruciate knee ligament damage against Newcastle in November.

Dec 16, 2017, 10:13 AM IST

Pep Guardiola backs flying Manchester City to keep improving

City set a new English top-flight record on Wednesday with a 16th successive win as they beat Swansea City 4-0 at the Liberty Stadium.

Dec 15, 2017, 21:11 PM IST

EPL: In Manchester City's shadow, top-four scrap begins

With Pep Guardiola's record-breaking Manchester City team galloping away towards the English Premier League (EPL) title, attention is starting to shift to the jostling for Champions League positions.

Dec 15, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Jose Mourinho asked to explain pre-match Manchester City comments

During a news conference before Manchester Derby, Mourinho had questioned City players’ ability to stay on their feet, saying: “A little bit of wind and they fall.”

Dec 15, 2017, 09:55 AM IST

EPL: Mauricio Pellegrino demands full commitment from Southampton players

Southampton were hammered 4-1 by Leicester City on Wednesday as former boss Claude Puel returned to heap misery on the club, who are 11th in the league with 18 points after their seventh defeat of the season.

Dec 14, 2017, 23:39 PM IST

EPL: Five memorable Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur matches

Spurs face a humongous task of stopping a City side, who have just recorded their 15th consecutive Premier League victory.

Dec 14, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

EPL: Sharpened Tottenham Hotspur out to prick City bubble

Tottenham Hotspur are relishing the prospect of testing their credentials against Premier League leaders Manchester City and the north London club are confident of winning Saturday’s away encounter, manager Mauricio Pochettino has said.

Dec 14, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

Everton were 'running on empty' during Newcastle United win, says Sam Allardyce

Everton have revived their season after Allardyce took over last month, winning three of their last four league games to climb to 10th position, but the Englishman says his team had to battle for their latest win after the 1-1 draw with Liverpool.

Dec 14, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Alexis Sanchez not to blame, says Arsene Wenger after West Ham draw

Arsenal's form has mirrored the Sanchez's, with the north London side winless in their last three league games and slipping to seventh in the table after managing to keep just three of 22 shots on target at the London Stadium.

Dec 14, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

EPL: Tottenham Hotspur not solely dependent on Harry Kane, says Eliaquim Mangala

Kane, the league's second-highest goal-scorer this campaign with 12 goals, has netted four times in Tottenham's last five games as the north London side have recovered from a dip in form to record back-to-back league wins.

Dec 14, 2017, 16:00 PM IST

Manchester City register record 15th straight win, Lukaku lifts Manchester United

David Silva scored twice as runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City won 4-0 at Swansea City on Wednesday to set a new English top-flight record of 15 consecutive victories.

Dec 14, 2017, 10:56 AM IST

EPL: Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp careful about Mohamed Salah's workload during festive period

Salah, who has scored 13 league goals, was substituted after 67 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Everton and is contention for Wednesday's fixture against West Bromwich Albion. Klopp, however, is keen to manage his resources with six games coming up in the next 18 days.

Dec 13, 2017, 18:14 PM IST

EPL: Julian Speroni all smiles after win in 400th Crystal Palace game

The Argentine veteran looked set for a forgettable milestone, only for Palace to end the night equalising in the 89th minute and scoring a stoppage-time winner in a dramatic late turnaround that lifted them out of the relegation zone.

Dec 13, 2017, 17:49 PM IST

EPL: Chelsea give Antonio Conte hope, Burnley go up to fourth

Upwardly mobile, Burnley are one place below Chelsea in fourth after edging Stoke City 1-0, while Crystal Palace hauled themselves off the foot of the table with two late goals in a dramatic 2-1 defeat of Watford.

Dec 13, 2017, 17:15 PM IST

The Manchester Derby: Jose Mourinho defiant, Pep Guardiola sorry for derby ruckus

Mourinho had a carton of milk thrown at him before a melee ensued involving players and staff in which City coach Mikel Arteta was left with a cut below his eye after being hit by a plastic bottle.

Dec 13, 2017, 16:31 PM IST

Rafa Benitez keen to bolster Newcastle squad, unsure of funds available

Former Real Madrid manager Benitez was unhappy with the club`s lack of transfer activity before the season began and Newcastle are on a run of seven league games without a win, which has left them 16th in the table.

Dec 12, 2017, 23:22 PM IST

Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld out until February

Alderweireld, 28, sustained the injury against Real Madrid on November 1 and the Belgian is expected to miss another eight weeks of competitive action.

Dec 12, 2017, 22:46 PM IST

Manchester City celebrations not excessive, says Pep Guardiola

Guardiola refused to comment on reports that Mourinho had entered the City dressing-room.

Dec 12, 2017, 21:16 PM IST

Unsure about the duration of Alberto Moreno's absence: Jurgen Klopp

Moreno is ruled out of Wednesday's home game against West Bromwich Albion, while midfielder Adam Lallana is still working his up to match fitness and centre back Joel Matip is running again after suffering an adductor issue.

Dec 12, 2017, 20:57 PM IST

EPL: Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi out, Aaron Ramsey doubtful for West Ham game

Arsenal are fifth in the standings and will be looking for their third consecutive league win over relegation-threatened West Ham who beat champions Chelsea in their last match.

Dec 12, 2017, 16:39 PM IST