Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic, the only two players to escape criticism from manager Jose Mourinho this week, scored the goals that carried Manchester United through to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brighton at Old Trafford. Lukaku struck after 37 …
Read More »Henry ready to step in but wants Wenger to have ‘last word’
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal great Thierry Henry has said he would not “back down from a challenge” if a vacancy arose to succeed Arsene Wenger as manager of the Gunners. However, Henry is desperate for his under-fire fellow Frenchman to have the “last word” on an Arsenal …
Read More »Wenger defiant as Brighton rock Arsenal, City close in on title
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger insisted he was still the right man to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes after a 2-1 loss to Brighton on Sunday saw the Gunners suffer their fourth straight defeat in all competitions. Successive 3-0 reverses by Manchester City, the first in the League …
Read More »Wenger ready to “fight” to end Arsenal crisis
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger has grown used to defending himself in recent years but the Arsenal manager’s grip on his position has never seemed less secure ahead of Sunday’s clash with Brighton. A crushing 3-0 loss against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday intensified …
Read More »Hazard stars as Chelsea return to winning ways
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | A sublime performance from Eden Hazard solved Chelsea’s recent scoring problems in their first victory this year conjuring two goals in a 4-0 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Two goals in the opening six minutes at the Amex Stadium — …
Read More »Forward thinking gives Conte a headache
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Antonio Conte will attempt to find a solution to Chelsea’s problems in front of goal without the services of suspended pair Alvaro Morata and Pedro when they face Brighton on Saturday. Michy Batshuayi’s strike in the midweek FA Cup third-round replay win against Norwich …
Read More »Liverpool boss Klopp only has eyes for top four
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool’s immediate target is to establish themselves in the top four of the Premier League before they start looking towards leaders Manchester City. Klopp’s side confirmed their recent progress with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion on …
Read More »Firmino double helps Liverpool down Brighton
Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool continued their recent fine run with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho were also on target for the visitors at the Amex Stadium before …
Read More »Wenger savours 21st anniversary as Arsenal sink Brighton
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger celebrated the 21st anniversary of his arrival at Arsenal in winning style as the Gunners cruised to a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Sunday. There are many reasons for Arsenal fans to look back fondly on the day Wenger was hired but, after …
Read More »Forgotten star Wilshere fights for Arsenal future
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jack Wilshere has vowed to force his way back into Arsene Wenger’s plans after the Arsenal midfielder stepped up his return from exile. Wilshere has endured a miserable spell as he slipped down the pecking order with Arsenal and England before finding himself sent on …
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