Bournemouth caretaker boss Gary O’Neil said video assistant referee decisions are “getting ridiculous” after his side were beaten 2-0 by West Ham. O’Neil was unhappy as Kurt Zouma scored a glancing header for the first goal despite the ball having hit the hands of Hammers’ defender Thilo Kehrer. West Ham …
Read More »Tottenham manager Antonio Conte calls for money, time and patience – but did VAR let Spurs down?
It was only a few months ago that Antonio Conte was talking about “miracles” and celebrating Champions League qualification. Now the spotlight is on the Tottenham boss for all the wrong reasons. Back-to-back Premier League defeats after a solid start to the season have left third-placed Spurs five points off …
Read More »Giovanni van Bronckhorst: How much pressure is Rangers manager under?
Successive home games ending with the Ibrox crowd jeering. Four points off the pace in the Scottish Premiership. Out of the Champions League with two games still to play and a Europa League spot looking unlikely. Things do not look great for Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst right now. Saturday’s …
Read More »Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton faces Leicester Riders’ Patrick Whelan and Blake Bowman
Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton faces Leicester Riders’ Patrick Whelan and Blake Bowman – BBC Sport A-Z Sports More from Sport Last updated on 21 October 202221 October 2022.From the section Premier League You all know Chris Sutton as a former Premier League winner – but it turns out he …
Read More »Steven Gerrard sacked: Aston Villa manager ‘undermined by results and performances’
Steven Gerrard looked and sounded like a man who knew what was coming when he made his final appearance as Aston Villa manager following the humiliating defeat at Fulham. Gerrard told the media: “You know – and I know – that I am in a very difficult position” after Villa’s …
Read More »Spain: Will damaging row have lasting consequences?
After winning the Women’s Ballon d’Or for the second consecutive year on Monday, Spain midfielder Alexia Putellas was quickly brought down to earth with questions about the fallout which has left her national team in disarray. “All I am going to say today about the national team is that obviously …
Read More »Wednesday’s gossip: Jorginho, David, Leao, Alli
Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho, 30, is seeking a rise in salary to £150,000-a-week before signing a new deal with the club. (Evening Standard)external-link AC Milan are pushing to speed up negotiations over a new deal with 23-year-old Portuguese forward Rafael Leao amid interest from Manchester United. (Express)external-link Inter Milan …
Read More »Alexander Isak: Newcastle forward unlikely to return before World Cup with thigh injury
Newcastle United’s record signing Alexander Isak is unlikely to return before the World Cup because of a thigh injury, says manager Eddie Howe. Isak, 23, has played only three times for Newcastle since joining from Real Sociedad for £60m in August and he scored on his debut against Liverpool. The …
Read More »Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City: Pep Guardiola suggests refereeing decisions hard to come by at Anfield
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that refereeing decisions in the visiting team’s favour are hard to come by when playing at Anfield, following his side’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool. MATCH REPORT: Liverpool 1-0 Manchester City Watch Premier League highlights on Match of the Day 2 on Sunday 16 October …
Read More »Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton takes on Liverpool fan Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds for this weekend’s games
Premier League predictions: Chris Sutton takes on Liverpool fan Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds for this weekend’s games – BBC Sport A-Z Sports More from Sport Last updated on 13 October 202213 October 2022.From the section Premier League Chris Sutton was right when he said Liverpool would lose at …
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