London, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola claimed Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Tottenham was extra special because of the problems posed by Wembley’s damaged pitch. Playing on the scarred Wembley turf just 24 hours after it was torn up by an NFL fixture, City’s peerless quality and a …
Read More »Tottenham to play remaining 2018 home games at Wembley
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur will play their remaining home games in 2018 at Wembley Stadium, the Premier League club announced Friday. Spurs had been hoping to move into a new 62,000-seater stadium near their old White Hart Lane home in north London in September. But chairman …
Read More »Man Utd weather Spurs storm to reach 20th FA Cup final
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United weathered an early Tottenham storm to come from behind to win 2-1 and reach a 20th FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday. Goals from Alexis Sanchez and Ander Herrera cancelled out Dele Alli’s opener and ensured that Tottenham’s decade-long wait for …
Read More »Guardiola will play golf as City await title
2364, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola will be on the golf course as Manchester City wait for news of the Manchester United match that could see them crowned champions on Sunday. Guardiola’s side are within touching distance of the Premier League title after Saturday’s 3-1 win at Tottenham. The …
Read More »Eriksen double as Spurs consolidate top-four spot
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom | AFP | Christian Eriksen scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur clinched a 2-1 Premier League win over Stoke City following Harry Kane’s return to the starting line-up after an ankle injury. Kane thought he had got on the scoresheet for Tottenham after the winner was initially credited …
Read More »Pochettino delighted as Dele double ends Spurs long wait for win at Chelsea
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insisted he always trusted Dele Alli’s talent despite the England international’s struggles to meet his high standards this season. Alli doubled his tally for 2018 by scoring twice in four second-half minutes as Spurs beat Chelsea 3-1 on Sunday …
Read More »Spurs don’t need to ‘buy’ trophies – Pochettino
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino believes his side should be proud of their achievements in recent years even if they haven’t delivered silverware because they can’t “buy” trophies like their competitors. Pochettino’s men travel to Swansea City on Saturday (1215GMT) in the hope of reaching …
Read More »Defiant Pochettino proud of Spurs despite Juve collapse
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Mauricio Pochettino insisted Tottenham had nothing to be ashamed of after three minutes of madness ended their Champions League challenge in a painful 2-1 defeat against Juventus. Tottenham were on course to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 when Son Heung-Min …
Read More »Kane staying at Spurs to win titles – Pochettino
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino dismissed claims by former Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas that prolific striker Harry Kane needs to leave the club if he wants to win trophies. Villas-Boas gave Kane his Premier League debut in 2012, but the England striker’s career only took …
Read More »Kane rescues Spurs with late winner at Palace
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Harry Kane struck late to secure Tottenham Hotspur’s 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday that moved Mauricio Pochettino’s side into the top four immediately ahead of Chelsea’s visit to Manchester United. Spurs appeared set for disappointment after struggling to break down a Crystal …
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