Skipper Alastair Cook concerned by England batting fragility after defeat in third Test to Pakistan consigned tourists to 2-0 series defeat November 5, 2015 Skipper Alastair Cook has admitted that England’s batting fragility is worrying after his side succumbed to a 127-run defeat against Pakistan on the final day of their must-win final Test in Sharjah yesterday. Resuming on 46-2, England’s middle-order wilted on a viciously turning pitch, losing four wickets for just 11 runs in the first hour [...]
Crucial Champions League victory proves Chelsea have rediscovered their resilience, insists under-pressure Jose Mourinho November 4, 2015 Chelsea 2, Dynamo Kiev 1 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes his side rediscovered their resilience amid a second-half Dynamo Kiev fightback to record a crucial Champions League victory and relieve the pressure on the under-fire Portuguese. Visiting defender Aleksandar Dragovic atoned for his first-half own goal by levelling as the final 10 minutes approached, only for [...]
Historic run-chase bars England’s bid for victory in must-win final Test against Pakistan November 4, 2015 Seamer James Anderson has backed England to make history and complete their highest ever fourth-innings run-chase in Asia during the final day of the third Test against Pakistan today. The tourists must amass 284 to secure victory and level the series at 1-1 after Pakistan were dismissed for 355 in their second innings. England were [...]
Historic run-chase bars England’s bid for victory in must-win final Test against Pakistan November 4, 2015 NULL
Historic run-chase bars England’s bid for victory in must-win final Test against Pakistan November 4, 2015 NULL
Skipper Vincent Kompany urges Manchester City to seize top spot in Group D after Champions League hammering of Sevilla November 3, 2015 Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany stressed the importance of his side securing top spot in Group D after they sealed their place in the Champions League knockout phase by dismantling Sevilla last night. A blistering first-half display and goals from Raheem Sterling, Fernandinho and Wilfried Bony negated Benoit Tremoulinas’ headed reply, as Sevilla’s 10-match European [...]
Attack-minded Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger unfazed by Bayern Munich’s daunting home record ahead of Champions League battle November 3, 2015 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists his side’s historic pedigree means the modern day vintage should be fearless in the face of Bayern Munich’s daunting home record when battle commences in tonight’s pivotal Champions League clash. Reigning German champions Bayern have lost just two of their last 32 matches at the Allianz Arena, although Arsenal have [...]
England can chase down whatever total Pakistan set in order to secure victory in must-win Test, says batsman James Taylor November 3, 2015 ENGLAND batsman James Taylor has insisted that his side will be undaunted by whatever victory target Pakistan muster after their pivotal final Test in Sharjah remained evenly-poised after yesterday’s third day. Pakistan’s openers wiped out England’s 72-run first-innings lead before England fought back in the evening session with three wickets as the hosts closed on [...]
Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal keen to dispel myths of Manchester United’s attacking past November 3, 2015 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has denounced the suggestion that the Old Trafford club was a constant bastion of attacking football prior to his arrival as they bid to avoid an unwelcome record against CSKA Moscow tonight. United have recorded three successive goalless draws, which includes a 325-minute goal-drought dating back to their 1-1 Champions [...]
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino sets sights on Arsenal scalp after Spurs beat Aston Villa to move fifth in Premier League November 3, 2015 Tottenham Hotspur 3, Aston Villa 1 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino last night immediately switched his focus to Sunday’s north London derby with Arsenal rather than dwell on a commanding victory over struggling Aston Villa which extended his side’s unbeaten Premier League run to 10 matches. Spurs strolled into an assertive two-goal lead courtesy of strikes from Mousa Dembele and teenager [...]
