Ruben Amorim admitted it was Manchester United’s lack of quality that cost them against Nottingham Forest and again reiterated there is no quick-fix. United were beaten 3-2 by Forest as Amorim lost for the first time at Old Trafford, and are now down in 13th in the Premier League table. Amorim had only ever lost … Read more
Crystal Palace handed Manchester City another title-race setback at Selhurst Park on Saturday with a 2-2 draw and afterwards boss Oliver Glasner explained how he picked out weaknesses in the defending champions’ game. The result leaves City eight points off top spot, with Liverpool having a game in hand, while Arsenal and Chelsea – both … Read more
Everton vs Liverpool has been postponed after weather warnings caused by Storm Darragh, but when could the Merseyside derby be replayed? The Merseyside derby – the last to be played at Goodison Park – was called off on Saturday morning as rain and strong winds hit the UK, with the area under an amber weather … Read more
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has claimed his side are a “massive club but not a massive team” and has highlighted their work-rate off the ball as an area that needs improvement. United secured two wins across Amorim’s opening three games in charge of the club – against Bodo/Glimt and Everton – but suffered their … Read more
Arsenal underlined their status as set-piece kings by scoring two more goals from corners to beat Manchester United in midweek. The Gunners’ corner tactics have become one of the unlikely talking points of the club’s season and Nicolas Jover is the man responsible. 7 Set piece coach Jover deserves his flowersCredit: Getty Mikel Arteta’s side … Read more
A defiant Ange Postecoglou says he is “not hurting” and is not interested in whether fans back him after the Tottenham boss suffered abuse from supporters in Thursday’s defeat at Bournemouth. Postecoglou confronted a section of angry away fans at full-time after Spurs lost 1-0 at the Vitality Stadium, which leaves Tottenham with just one … Read more
Manchester City’s accidental bid for Lionel Messi whilst he was at Barcelona has been revealed. The hilarious story involves a huge mix-up between former Man City CEO Garry Cook and a member of his staff in 2008. 6 Man City made an accidental attempt to sign Barcelona’s Lionel Messi for £35millionCredit: AFP And, mistake or … Read more
Welcome to The Radar, a Sky Sports column in which Nick Wright uses a blend of data and opinion to shed light on need-to-know stories from up and down the Premier League. This week: 🔴 Right-back, left-back, goalscorer?🔥 Van Nistelrooy to unlock Vardy?📊 Man Utd’s touches in the box🔍 A player to watch this weekend … Read more
An air of defiance still lingers along the corridors leading to the boardroom at Nottingham Forest’s Wilford Lane training ground complex. When They Try To Keep Us Down, We Show Them Who We Are. A photograph with the banner glistens on the walls. It was the message displayed by the Trent End as the club … Read more
Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Primeira Liga clash between AVS vs. Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. AVS begin December’s Primeira Liga action against Braga, keen to end their winless streak in Sunday’s gameweek 12 clash at Estadio Clube Desportivo das Aves. The promoted side, two points above the relegation zone, could slide into … Read more