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Saints hold Spurs with late leveller, Bilic downs West Ham
(Reuters) - In a week when the future of FA Cup replays was called into question, Tottenham Hotspur were one of four teams who will have to go again in the fourth round after a day of few goals and defensive resilience. Jose Mourinho's eight-times winners were pegged back three minutes from time by Southampton's Sofiane Boufal in a 1-1 draw at St Mary's.
Liverpool go further ahead as City lose at United
Today 03:50 am JST Today | 06:38 am JST 0 Comments Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders. With second-placed Leicester, who play on Sunday, 11 points behind Liverpool, Juergen Klopp's side are quoted as odds-on to finally secure the silverware that has eluded them for so long.
Antigo herói do Everton, Fergie traz vida nova ao time inglês
O treinador interino do Everton Duncan Ferguson passou a maior parte de seu primeiro jogo no comando, contra o Chelsea em Goodison Park neste sábado, encarando e observando seriamente. Mas quando soou o apito final após uma vitória brilhante por 3 x 1 contra a equipe de Londres, o escocês abriu um largo sorriso, marchou para dentro do campo e deu socos no ar em comemoração.
It's Fergie time! Old hero brings new life to Everton
(Reuters) - Everton caretaker manager Duncan Ferguson spent much of his first game in charge against Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday staring and glaring from his technical area. But when the final whistle blew after a scintillating 3-1 win over the Londoners, the Scot broke into the toothiest of grins and strode on to the pitch to fist-pump the air.
Mourinho makes winning start with Spurs, VAR helps Liverpool
LONDON (Reuters) - Jose Mourinho began life as Tottenham Hotspur manager with a 3-2 victory at West Ham United -- their first away win in 10 months -- on a Saturday when the Premier League's pacesetters Liverpool and Leicester City also took three points. VAR had a say in Liverpool's 2-1 win at Crystal Palace and Leicester City's 2-0 triumph at Brighton & Hove Albion.
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-City back to winning ways as VAR hogs limelight
By Neil Robinson LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Manchester City kept up their pursuit of leaders Liverpool with a routine 2-0 win at Crystal Palace on a day when VAR stole the Premier League headlines with a series of decisions that left supporters baffled and managers incensed. The confusion was greatest at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium where the big screen flashed up that VAR had disallowed Dele Alli's equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Watford, only for the referee to signal that the goal stood.
Alli grabs Spurs equaliser as VAR dominates Premier League day
LONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Dele Alli scored a second-half equaliser for Tottenham Hotspur to secure a 1-1 home draw with Watford on an afternoon when VAR again emerged as the main talking point across several Premier League games. Complete confusion followed Alli's strike at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium when the big screen indicated that the goal had been disallowed for handball after a VAR check but the referee pointed to the halfway line for the restart.
Football: Last-gasp Milner keeps Liverpool flying; Spurs crash again
Liverpool's James Milner celebrates scoring their second goal with Andrew Robertson and team mates. Carl Recine, Action Images via Reuters LONDON - A stoppage-time James Milner penalty sparked huge celebrations at Anfield as Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 on Saturday for an eighth successive Premier League win that moved them eight points clear at the top of the table.
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Last-gasp Milner keeps Liverpool flying; Spurs crash again
LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - A stoppage-time James Milner penalty sparked huge celebrations at Anfield as Liverpool beat Leicester City 2-1 on Saturday for an eighth successive Premier League win that moved them eight points clear at the top of the table.
Com gol de Kane, Tottenham vence Southampton mesmo com um a menos em campo
O oitavo gol de Harry Kane em jogos do Campeonato Inglês contra o Southampton levou um Tottenham com dez homens em campo a uma improvável vitória por 2 a 1 neste sábado, após erros de seus companheiros de time. Harry Kane comemora vitória do Tottenham sobre o Southampton pelo Campeonato Inglês. 28/09/2019.
WRAPUP 2-Soccer-Liverpool march on, Man City keep up chase
* Keeper Henderson's howler gifts leaders the winner * City win 3-1 at battling Everton * Spurs, Chelsea, Palace and Wolves win at home By Neil Robinson LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - There was more than a touch of fortune about Liverpool's seventh successive Premier League win of the season as a howler by Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson gifted the leaders a 1-0 win at Bramall Lane on Saturday.
WRAPUP 1-Soccer-Aguero at the double for City; United frustrated by Saints
* Battling Blades fight back at Chelsea * Watford scramble first point of season * By Neil Robinson LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The gap between Manchester's top two teams appeared as wide as ever on Saturday as Sergio Aguero scored twice in City's 4-0 demolition of Brighton & Hove Albion while United were frustrated 1-1 at 10-man Southampton.
Soccer-Goals the big issue for returning Chelsea great Lampard
By Neil Robinson LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - If Frank Lampard is still Chelsea manager in a year's time it will be because he has succeeded in solving the club's most pressing problem -- how to score without Eden Hazard. Last season the Belgian forward finished with 16 goals and 15 assists, meaning he was involved in almost half of the west London side's Premier league goals.
Soccer-Top four is minimum requirement for unpredictable Arsenal
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - With one player on strike and two more forced to fight off knife-wielding attackers on a London street, nothing that unfolds this season can top Arsenal's close season for drama. Try as manager Unai Emery might to present a boring narrative of steady progress, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that almost anything might happen next and probably will. Take for instance the signing of forward Nicolas Pepe for a club record 72 million pounds from Lille.
Goals the big issue for returning Chelsea great Lampard
LONDON (Reuters) - If Frank Lampard is still Chelsea manager in a year's time it will be because he has succeeded in solving the club's most pressing problem -- how to score without Eden Hazard. Last season the Belgian forward finished with 16 goals and 15 assists, meaning he was involved in almost half of the west London side's Premier league goals.
Top four is minimum requirement for unpredictable Arsenal
LONDON (Reuters) - With one player on strike and two more forced to fight off knife-wielding attackers on a London street, nothing that unfolds this season can top Arsenal's close season for drama. Try as manager Unai Emery might to present a boring narrative of steady progress, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that almost anything might happen next and probably will. Take for instance the signing of forward Nicolas Pepe for a club record 72 million pounds from Lille.
Tennis: 'Goofy' Gauff can't believe who is watching her heroics | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - Among the many remarkable things that happened to Cori "Coco" Gauff on Saturday, the 15-year-old actually lost a game of tennis. But no matter. Being tweeted by Michelle Obama, Jaden Smith and Samuel L Jackson among others more than made up for losing her mixed doubles match with Jay Clarke 6-1 6-4 to Robert Lindstedt and Jelena Ostapenko.
Football: Pogba's future the main cloud as United head east | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - As Manchester United prepared to fly to Australia for their pre-season tour this weekend, their unsettled midfielder Paul Pogba enjoyed himself thousands of miles away in New York. The 26-year-old Frenchman took to social media to post videos of himself jogging in Central Park, working out in the gym and even kicking the tops off bottles as part of the latest viral internet craze.
Tennis: Federer looks to turn number nine Wimbledon dream into reality | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - Historically, emotionally and statistically, Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon even at the 21st time of asking. Forget the creaking knees and advancing years -- the Swiss will be 38 in August -- not many in SW19 will bet against their adopted favourite achieving Wimbledon history with a ninth men's title to equal Martina Navratilova's record singles mark.
Federer looks to turn number nine Wimbledon dream into reality
News Sports Federer looks to turn number nine Wimbledon dream into reality Monday, June 24, 2019 9:06 p.m. CDT FILE PHOTO: Tennis - ATP 500 - Halle Open - Gerry Weber Stadion, Halle, Germany - June 23, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer poses as he c By Neil Robinson LONDON (Reuters) - Historically, emotionally and statistically, Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon even at the 21st time of asking.
Chris Gayle blasts Windies to victory after England collapse
St Lucia — England’s batting line-up imploded in familiar fashion before Chris Gayle inspired the West Indies to a seven-wicket triumph in the fifth and final ODI international in St Lucia on Saturday to ensure the series ended drawn at 2-2. The 39-year-old Gayle, playing in what may be his final home ODI, smashed 77 off just 27 balls after England had been skittled out for 113 in 28.1 overs, with Oshane Thomas doing most damage with five wickets.
Football: Spurs draw with Arsenal, Man City go back on top
Neil Robinson, Reuters Posted at Mar 03 2019 11:17 AM Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) is fouled by Tottenham Hotspur's Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez, giving away a penalty that Aubameyang has saved during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London, on March 2, 2019. The game finished 1-1.
Football: Wolves stun high-flying Spurs, Fulham and Cardiff grab late wins | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur suffered a setback in their final game of the year, conceding three goals in 18 second-half minutes to lose 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers and blow the chance to put pressure on Liverpool at the top of the Premier League.
Jesus sends Manchester City top as Spurs leave it late
Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring their first goal with Leroy Sane and Bernardo Silva. Andrew Yates, Reuters LONDON - Gabriel Jesus scored twice in Manchester City's 3-1 victory over Everton at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday as the champions took full advantage of Liverpool's inactivity to return to the top of the Premier League.
Mahrez miss leaves City, Liverpool and Chelsea all level at top
LIVERPOOL, England - Riyad Mahrez missed a penalty -- and Manchester City their chance of pulling ahead in the Premier League -- as the champions could only draw 0-0 with Liverpool in a tightly contested game at Anfield on Sunday. With Chelsea making up ground by winning 3-0 at Southampton, the league's three unbeaten teams go into the international break locked together on 20 points.
Liverpool mantém invencibilidade com vitória sobre Tottenham, mas Chelsea lidera
A vitória do Liverpool foi conquistada com gols de Georginio Wijnaldum --seu primeiro em uma partida fora de casa na Premier League-- e Roberto Firmino, que mais tarde deixou o campo com uma lesão no olho. O domínio do Liverpool foi tamanho que o time poderia ter feito mais gols, uma vez que Mo Salah perdeu duas chances claras e que a defesa do Tottenham parecia perdida em campo. O time de Londres só descontou no final por meio de Erik Lamela.
Liverpool mantém invencibilidade com vitória sobre Tottenham, mas Chelsea lidera
A vitória do Liverpool foi conquistada com gols de Georginio Wijnaldum --seu primeiro em uma partida fora de casa na Premier League-- e Roberto Firmino, que mais tarde deixou o campo com uma lesão no olho. O domínio do Liverpool foi tamanho que o time poderia ter feito mais gols, uma vez que Mo Salah perdeu duas chances claras e que a defesa do Tottenham parecia perdida em campo. O time de Londres só descontou no final por meio de Erik Lamela.
Alisson aprenderá com erro cometido contra Leicester, diz Klopp
O técnico do Liverpool, Juergen Klopp, disse esperar que o goleiro Alisson "aprenda com seu erro", depois que o brasileiro falhou ao tentar jogar com os pés no gol do Leicester City na vitória do Liverpool por 2 x 1 fora de casa no King Power Stadium neste sábado.
Alisson aprenderá com erro cometido contra Leicester, diz Klopp
(Reuters) - O técnico do Liverpool, Juergen Klopp, disse esperar que o goleiro Alisson "aprenda com seu erro", depois que o brasileiro falhou ao tentar jogar com os pés no gol do Leicester City na vitória do Liverpool por 2 x 1 fora de casa no King Power Stadium neste sábado.
Football: Alisson will learn from mistake, says Klopp | The Star Online
(Reuters) - Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said keeper Alisson would hopefully "learn from his mistake" after gifting Leicester City a goal in the visitors' 2-1 win at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. With Liverpool two up and apparently heading for an easy win in the Premier League game, the Brazilian refused to take the easy option of just clearing his lines when put under pressure by a poor Virgil van Dyke backpass after the break.
Liverpool survive howler to beat Leicester
Liverpool have beaten Leicester City 2-1 to post a fourth successive Premier League victory but conceded their first goal of the season after a nightmare mistake by new keeper Alisson at the King Power Stadium. With Liverpool two goals up and cruising on Saturday, the Brazilian failed to clear his lines and was robbed by Kelechi Iheanacho, who centred for Algerian Rachid Ghezzal to grab a goal back and set up a frenetic finish.
Football: New managers Emery and Pellegrini scrap for first point | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - When Manuel Pellegrini and Unai Emery were appointed within a day of each other in May, neither could have envisaged that when their teams met for the first time three months later West Ham United and Arsenal would be joint bottom and pointless. Two games is no measure of a season, and both were handed the hardest possible opening fixture, but their poor starts have given Saturday's derby at the Emirates an unexpected edge as each scrambles to kickstart a response.
Football: Chelsea edge Arsenal in thriller, Kane scores in Spurs win | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - A second successive Chelsea win under Maurizio Sarri, 3-2 over an Arsenal side who have suffered back-to-back defeats under Unai Emery, gave both managers a crash course in the unpredictability of the Premier League on Saturday.
Football: Soccer - Sarri wants only 'motivated players' as transfer deadline approaches | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said he only wanted players "with a very high level of motivation" amid continuing uncertainty about the future of several members of his new team. The Italian said he would talk to goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois next week after the Belgian's agent Christophe Henrotay was quoted as saying his client was keen to leave Stamford Bridge, with Real Madrid touted as a possible destination during the transfer window, which closes on Thursday.
City beat Chelsea 2-0, Aguero scores 200th
The new English season got off to a familiar start as two Sergio Aguero goals, including his 200th for the club, handed Manchester City a 2-0 win over Chelsea and claim the FA Community Shield for the fifth time at a sun-baked Wembley.
Football: Aguero hits 200th City goal as Guardiola's side stroll past Chelsea | The Star Online
The new English season got off to a familiar start as two Sergio Aguero goals, including his 200th for the club, handed Manchester City a 2-0 win over Chelsea and claim the FA Community Shield for the fifth time at a sun-baked Wembley.
City beat Chelsea 2-0, Aguero scores 200th
The new English season got off to a familiar start as two Sergio Aguero goals, including his 200th for the club, handed Manchester City a 2-0 win over Chelsea and claim the FA Community Shield for the fifth time at a sun-baked Wembley.
Athletics: Coe says 'other' World Cup is here to stay after U.S. win | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - Seb Coe hailed the inaugural two-day Athletics World Cup at the London Stadium, which was won by the United States on Sunday, as a success and said other cities have expressed interest in hosting what is expected to be a biennial event. The U.S. won six of Sunday's 15 events to extend their 24-point overnight lead and finish on 219 points, 57 points ahead of second-placed Poland, and claim the $450,000 prize money.
England manager Southgate demands break with the past
LONDON (Reuters) - England fly to Russia next week unencumbered by the usual great expectations, with manager Gareth Southgate promising a complete break from previous tournaments when they seldom lived up to their billing. "We are nothing to do with the past," said Southgate in one of his final round of media interviews before they head to their camp in the village of Repino, which is approximately 30 miles from St. Petersburg. "The past can inform us and help us but shouldn't shape us.
England manager Southgate demands break with the past
LONDON (Reuters) - England fly to Russia next week unencumbered by the usual great expectations, with manager Gareth Southgate promising a complete break from previous tournaments when they seldom lived up to their billing. "We are nothing to do with the past," said Southgate in one of his final round of media interviews before they head to their camp in the village of Repino, which is approximately 30 miles from St. Petersburg. "The past can inform us and help us but shouldn't shape us.
England manager Southgate demands break with the past
© Reuters. International Friendly - England vs Costa Rica By Neil Robinson LONDON (Reuters) - England fly to Russia next week unencumbered by the usual great expectations, with manager Gareth Southgate promising a complete break from previous tournaments when they seldom lived up to their billing.
England manager Southgate demands break with the past
LONDON (Reuters) - England fly to Russia next week unencumbered by the usual great expectations, with manager Gareth Southgate promising a complete break from previous tournaments when they seldom lived up to their billing. "We are nothing to do with the past," said Southgate in one of his final round of media interviews before they head to their camp in the village of Repino, which is approximately 30 miles from St. Petersburg. "The past can inform us and help us but shouldn't shape us.
England show quiet progress in bid to end years of hurt
LONDON: England arrive at the World Cup in Russia without the noisily optimistic drumbeats that often accompany them to major tournaments. Years of underachievement and disappointment have doused any serious hope among supporters and jingoistic media that England will finally emulate the feats of 1966 and win the World Cup. Statistically, they remain one of the major teams most likely to qualify effortlessly for tournaments but least likely to win one.
Football: England show quiet progress in bid to end years of hurt | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - England arrive at the World Cup in Russia without the noisily optimistic drumbeats that often accompany them to major tournaments. Years of underachievement and disappointment have doused any serious hope among supporters and jingoistic media that England will finally emulate the feats of 1966 and win the World Cup. Statistically, they remain one of the major teams most likely to qualify effortlessly for tournaments but least likely to win one.
England show quiet progress in bid to end years of hurt
LONDON (Reuters) - England arrive at the World Cup in Russia without the noisily optimistic drumbeats that often accompany them to major tournaments. Years of underachievement and disappointment have doused any serious hope among supporters and jingoistic media that England will finally emulate the feats of 1966 and win the World Cup. Statistically, they remain one of the major teams most likely to qualify effortlessly for tournaments but least likely to win one.
England show quiet progress in bid to end years of hurt
LONDON (Reuters) - England arrive at the World Cup in Russia without the noisily optimistic drumbeats that often accompany them to major tournaments. Years of underachievement and disappointment have doused any serious hope among supporters and jingoistic media that England will finally emulate the feats of 1966 and win the World Cup. Statistically, they remain one of the major teams most likely to qualify effortlessly for tournaments but least likely to win one.
Football: England's Sterling ready to hit the gold standard | The Star Online
LONDON (Reuters) - When England winger Raheem Sterling last played in a major tournament he became a symbol of all that was wrong with the national team, even branding himself 'The Hated One' on Instagram after being pilloried by supporters following the country's embarrassing defeat by Iceland at Euro 2016. Two years on, he arrives in Russia as a player reborn and intent on proving himself among the game's elite.
Football: Goals will flow as Klopp's pretenders eye up Real's crown | The Star Online
(Reuters) - To Juergen Klopp, Saturday's much-anticipated Champions League final will rest on whether Real Madrid's drive to win their third successive title outstrips Liverpool's desire for their first since 2005. "They will want to do it again. It would be big 100 percent. If we did it, it would be big, too. We will try," said Liverpool's manager with an understatement at odds with his belief that his team will succeed.
Football: Van Dijk has made me a better player, says Liverpool's Lovren | The Star Online
(Reuters) - Liverpool centre back Dejan Lovren says playing alongside Virgil van Dijk fills him with confidence as the pair prepare for the ultimate challenge of stopping Real Madrid's famed forward line in Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev. They have forged a strong partnership since an injury to Joel Matip thrust them together at the heart of a Liverpool defence that began the season in a collective wobble.
Football: Safety-conscious Hughes goes from zero to hero | The Star Online
(Reuters) - It says much about an eventful season for Mark Hughes that in a week during which he has won so much praise for almost certainly keeping Southampton in the Premier League, he has also found himself being blamed for taking his previous team down.
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