Europa League
Hodgson wary of one-man team
Roy Hodgson does not want to become the next Liverpool manager who is dependent on the heroics of Steven Gerrard. The Reds skipper scored a blistering 15-minute hat-trick after coming on as a half-time substitute against Napoli in the Europa League on Thursday to earn a 3-1 win. Gerrard’s rescue act can be added to [...]
Babel coy on future
Ryan Babel insists he is not concerned about people talking about his future at Liverpool. The Reds forward, who has struggled to establish himself at Anfield, was given a rare start on Thursday against Napoli in the Europa League. Babel failed to score in the 0-0 draw in Naples and looks set to return to [...]
Mancini to rest Tevez
Roberto Mancini has revealed his intention to rest Carlos Tevez this week and prove Manchester City are not a one-man side. Argentina striker Tevez is likely to sit out City’s Europa League visit of Lech Poznan on Thursday following his goal-scoring heroics during Sunday’s 3-2 win at Blackpool. The 26-year-old, who notched a brace at [...]
Roy – Blackburn is must-win
Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has conceded next weekend’s Premier League clash with Blackburn is a must-win encounter for his side. The Reds dropped to second from bottom of the table after going down 2-0 to bitter rivals Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby. The defeat leaves Liverpool with just six points from eight games after a [...]
Forlan – Come and get me
Atletico Madrid hot-shot Diego Forlan has admitted he will move on if the right offer comes in. The 31-year-old was seen as a flop while at Manchester United but has re-established his reputation by knocking in the goals for club and country. The striker won a second European Golden boot award for netting 32 goals [...]
Man City v Newcastle preview
Manchester City host Newcastle on Sunday looking to build on an impressive win over Chelsea last weekend. Roberto Mancini’s men come into the game on the back of two marquee fixtures, having followed up the victory over the Premier League champions with a 1-1 draw against Juventus on Thursday night. The Old Lady of Italian [...]