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- Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores hat-trick as Paris St Germain rout St Etienne
- Sunderlands Gus Poyet aims for transfers on the quiet after loss at QPR
- Jermain Defoe wanted by QPR as Toronto consider selling £6.6m striker
- Nathan Dyer makes England case in Swansea cruise past West Bromwich
- Crystal Palaces Wilfried Zaha repays Warnocks trust against Newcastle
- Chelseas Diego Costa splits opinion as well as the Everton defence
- Stoke City victory offers blueprint of how to stop Manchester City
- Real Sociedads David Zurutuza scores twice to defeat Real Madrid
- Draw at Burnley shows Manchester United still struggling with system
- Southamptons Ronald Koeman vows to stay stylish after win at West Ham
- Ian Holloway buoyant after Millwall beat his former club Blackpool
- Skys loiterers turn glorified trolley dash into unbridled frenzy
- Beppe Sannino quits Watford despite fine start to Championship season
- Real Sociedad v Real Madrid: La liga as it happened
- Barcelonas Sandro Ramírez scores to beat Villarreal on Neymars return
- Goalkeeper Diego López ensures Milan victory after Lazios late rally
- Steven Gerrard hails Mario Balotelli after Liverpool win at Tottenham
- Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga as it happened
- Mario Balotelli the showman shows he can work hard for Liverpool
- Leicester Citys Leonardo Ulloa rescues a point against Arsenal
- Leicester 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League as it happened
- Arsenal and Manchester City battle it out for £55m Radamel Falcao
- Sunderland desperately seek new faces before transfer window closes
- Liverpools third man running tears Tottenham system to shreds
- Borussia Dortmund sign Shinji Kagawa as Manchester United eye Arturo Vidal
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores hat-trick as Paris St Germain rout St Etienne Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:49 PM PDT |
| Sunderlands Gus Poyet aims for transfers on the quiet after loss at QPR Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:46 PM PDT Transfer window is very important game for Sunderland future Harry Redknapp delighted with arrival of Lassana Diarra With three points in Harry Redknapps pocket, his phone was on alert as the QPR manager left Loftus Road ready to throw himself into the final knockings of this transfer window. More experienced dealers in deadline-day matters are hard to find, and Gus Poyet might have appreciated a word or two of advice on how to win this particular poker game. Juggling the demands of players, agents and owners under a ticking clock is a recipe for high tension. Poyet, who is in his first summer window as a Premier League manager, admitted that balancing his duties as a coach with all this negotiating was a daunting task. Its difficult because you dont stop, he said. Continue reading... |
| Jermain Defoe wanted by QPR as Toronto consider selling £6.6m striker Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:44 PM PDT Ryan Nelsen sacked as head coach by Toronto Defoe interested in reunion with Harry Redknapp Transfer interactive: how much has your club spent? Jermain Defoe is wanted by Queens Park Rangers after Ryan Nelsen, the manager who took him to the MLS, was sacked by Toronto. Harry Redknapp is keen for a reunion with his former Tottenham striker and Defoe could be available for $11m (£6.6m). Torontos general manager, Tim Bezbatchenko, said: We have received multiple offers for Jermain Defoe and we will make a decision on this in the next 24 hours, while there have been reports that the England forward is already in London for talks. Continue reading... |
| Nathan Dyer makes England case in Swansea cruise past West Bromwich Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT Shelvey, Routledge impress in Swans best start since 1923-24 West Brom signings struggling with fitness says Alan Irvine They may keep a welcome in the hillsides, but Roy Hodgson would appear to be immune to it. At a time when England are rebuilding after a traumatic World Cup, the manager chooses to ignore the presence of three good, young English players at the heart of Swanseas flying start to the season. As a Welsh club, the Swans are not exactly falling over themselves to help the traditional enemy from across the Severn bridge, but they are bemused by Hodgsons decision to overlook the compelling claims of Jonjo Shelvey, Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge when he chose his squad for the friendly international against Norway and the qualifier with Switzerland. Continue reading... |
| Crystal Palaces Wilfried Zaha repays Warnocks trust against Newcastle Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT I dont think Zaha was given much of a chance at Old Trafford Roland Aarons, 18, breathes new life into Newcastles attack Trust matters in football. Indeed it is such an important commodity that its absence explains many of the games apparent mysteries. These include the enduring puzzle surrounding Wilfried Zaha; namely, why on earth is such a talented, potentially free-scoring winger back on loan at Crystal Palace from Manchester United at a time when Louis van Gaal craves goals and creativity? Maybe at the top level they wonder if they can rely on Wilf, reflected Neil Warnock after watching Zaha step off the substitutes bench to provoke panic among Newcastle Uniteds admittedly vulnerable defence before scoring a deserved stoppage-time equaliser. Continue reading... |
| Chelseas Diego Costa splits opinion as well as the Everton defence Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:30 PM PDT Spain forward is best player in the league, says Mourinho Costa is criticised by Martínez for goading Seamus Coleman Cesc Fábregas makes instant impact at Chelsea José Mourinho portrayed Diego Costa as a persecuted innocent. Roberto Martínez settled for childish. Polarising opinion comes as naturally to the naturalised Spaniard as upsetting, unsettling and punishing defences, although there is no disputing the reason Chelsea have their menace back. In one chaotic, unforgettable encounter, he also demonstrated why Fernando Torres, Romelu Lukaku and Samuel Etoo have taken their leave from Stamford Bridge. Costa, 25, started and finished the nine-goal spectacle that ended with the look of a rout but was an enthralling, end-to-end and error-strewn contest until the 90th minute. Only when the £32m striker profited from Muhamed Besics dreadful first touch as an Everton player, sold Sylvain Distin and Tim Howard a glorious dummy and scored Chelseas sixth did Mourinho relax. Continue reading... |
| Stoke City victory offers blueprint of how to stop Manchester City Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:29 PM PDT Manuel Pellegrini admits others could repeat Stoke game plan You must be strong and strong-willed says Mark Hughes In Manuel Pellegrinis comparatively brief reign, Manchester City have scored one goal against Stoke and 160 times against everyone else. They average 0.33 goals per game against the Potters and almost three against other opponents. If it is a moot point which statistic is more startling, a first defeat of the campaign also invited questions about whether the champions will suffer for their success. It is overly simplistic to say a failsafe formula has been found to stop City, but Pellegrini does expect others to ape Stokes defensively sound approach to frustrate his normally free-scoring side. Maybe they will play the same way, he conceded before adding: But I am sure that our team will not play the same way. Continue reading... |
| Real Sociedads David Zurutuza scores twice to defeat Real Madrid Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:25 PM PDT David Zurutuza struck twice to help Real Sociedad seal a remarkable comeback and beat Real Madrid 4-2 in La Liga on Sunday. Sergio Ramos headed in a corner after six minutes followed by a fine effort from Gareth Bale five minutes later when he slipped the ball between Gorka Elustondos legs. Continue reading... |
| Draw at Burnley shows Manchester United still struggling with system Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:08 PM PDT Darren Fletcher confident that we will put things right Angel di Marías signing has given everybody a lift The sense grows as Louis van Gaal remains winless four matches into his tenure following the latest insipid Manchester United display that their struggles may no longer be news. Perhaps the players that the manager has at his disposal are finding their natural level. Or continuing the standard set last season. Then, United finished seventh and David Moyes was rendered an inept manager. Van Gaals glittering résumé means that charge cannot be levelled, though the three years since he last managed a club may have left him playing catch-up to current modes. Continue reading... |
| Southamptons Ronald Koeman vows to stay stylish after win at West Ham Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:06 PM PDT Morgan Schneiderlin stops short of committing future to Saints Sam Allardyce hopes loss will serve as wake-up to players The Southampton manager, Ronald Koeman, has promised to keep trying to win games with style after recording his first Premier League victory. It would have been easy for Koemans side to abandon their pass-and-move approach when falling behind to Mark Nobles deflected 25-yard effort and become more direct in search of a way back into the match. Koeman, though, feels Southampton are starting to see the rewards for a positive mindset. Continue reading... |
| Ian Holloway buoyant after Millwall beat his former club Blackpool Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:02 PM PDT Millwall withstand late siege to maintain early promotion form in the Championship while Blackpool remain pointless Ian Holloway hardly knew what to feel after Millwall scrambled home 2-1 at The Den, leaving his former club Blackpool still pointless in the Championship. He said in advance he wanted to go into the international break with 10 points and so his side do in fifth place. But they had to withstand a late siege of their own making plus Blackpools spirit. I would have been fuming had they equalised, he said. They nearly did. We got ourselves into a great situation with a brilliant goal but weve got to learn to manage the game, he said. We conceded the most bizarre goal. Our centre-half came up for a throw and then we dont aim it at him. How stupid is that? Millwall, two up, were caught out and Nile Ranger scored with a quarter of the game to go. Blackpool lumped it long, Holloway sacrificed his promising midfielder Jack Powell for a third centre-back and the Lions looked as comfortable as Louis van Gaals lot. Luckily for Millwall Stanley Matthews was not on the bench. Continue reading... |
| Skys loiterers turn glorified trolley dash into unbridled frenzy Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:01 PM PDT Transfer deadline day has become seared on the public consciousness by the excitable people at Sky Sports We go again. Transfer deadline day. Last orders in the football saloon. A biannual event that is ostensibly a final opportunity for football clubs to buy enough new players to see them through until the next time, it has become seared on the public consciousness by the excitable people at Sky Sports. They have attached such monumental significance to this glorified trolley-dash through the supermarket of international football humanity that it has now eclipsed the FA Cup and Capital One Cup to become English footballs second most prestigious tournament. Continue reading... |
| Beppe Sannino quits Watford despite fine start to Championship season Posted: 31 Aug 2014 02:01 PM PDT Head coach says he has gone as far as I can in the job Italian had been in charge for less than nine months Beppe Sannino has resigned as Watfords head coach on Sunday despite the fact that the side lie second in the Championship table and had beaten Huddersfield Town 4-2 on Saturday. Despite Watfords fine start to the season, the 57-year-old Sannino said he had gone as far as I can in the job, having taken charge at Vicarage Road only last December. Continue reading... |
| Real Sociedad v Real Madrid: La liga as it happened Posted: 31 Aug 2014 01:56 PM PDT
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| Barcelonas Sandro Ramírez scores to beat Villarreal on Neymars return Posted: 31 Aug 2014 01:52 PM PDT The substitute Sandro Ramírez scored a late winner to continue the Barcelona coach Luis Enriques winning start with a 1-0 La Liga victory over Villarreal on Sunday. Barcelona were frustrated by opponents who defended well but the introduction of the Brazilian forward Neymar, back from injury, for the final half-hour gave them an extra attacking edge. Continue reading... |
| Goalkeeper Diego López ensures Milan victory after Lazios late rally Posted: 31 Aug 2014 12:18 PM PDT Debutant shines with vital saves, including from a penalty  |
| Steven Gerrard hails Mario Balotelli after Liverpool win at Tottenham Posted: 31 Aug 2014 12:15 PM PDT Captain says debutant striker could prove key to clubs title bid He will continue to improve under Brendan Rodgers Liverpool turn on power to beat limp Tottenham The best images from White Hart Lane in our match gallery Steven Gerrard believes Mario Balotelli could make the difference in Liverpools title pursuit after his sides scintillating win at Tottenham Hotspur, where the Italian showed his willingness to contribute to the collective effort by defending at corners, apparently for the first time in his career. Balotelli did not score on his debut as Raheem Sterling inspired this comfortable victory but, while the £16m signing from Milan missed three presentable opportunities, he still contributed heavily to his teams efficiently impressive display. All eyes were on him wondering if he would work hard for the team and I thought he was terrific for an hour, said Gerrard. If he plays like that every game he will continue to improve under a manager like Brendan Rodgers and he could be the difference between whether we compete or not. Continue reading... |
| Villarreal v Barcelona: La Liga as it happened Posted: 31 Aug 2014 11:47 AM PDT
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| Mario Balotelli the showman shows he can work hard for Liverpool Posted: 31 Aug 2014 11:12 AM PDT Liverpools new signing made a good impression on his debut while Brendan Rodgers revealed he has told him to mark players at corners for the first time It turns out it is not always him. Mario Balotelli made his much-hyped debut for his latest team but it was the Liverpool collective that stole the show. The Italian contributed to the visitors exhilarating victory at White Hart Lane but most of his teams drive came from less vaunted players such as Jordan Henderson and Joe Allen, while the magic came courtesy of Raheem Sterling, Daniel Sturridge and Alberto Moreno. This was exactly the sort of performance that Brendan Rodgers must have craved, one that demonstrated that Balotelli needs Liverpool more than Liverpool need him. Many see Balotelli as a sort of footballing version of Bardarbunga, the volcano currently active in Iceland: fascinating to watch and likely to blow at any time, potentially engulfing his club in a dense cloud of chaos. Such observers might have read much into the fact that the Italian stomped out for his inaugural match with different colour boots on each foot, as if acknowledging that he is a striker who embodies extreme contrasts. Or perhaps he, like an expectant mother who does not know the sex of her baby, just could not decide between pink and blue. Whatever. The most eye-catching thing about the players display was what we had been warned not to expect: hard work, chasing back, evidence that he has engaged with the team ethic that Rodgers has fostered. Continue reading... |
| Leicester Citys Leonardo Ulloa rescues a point against Arsenal Posted: 31 Aug 2014 10:10 AM PDT It was a performance that did nothing for Arsène Wengers dubious claim that Arsenal are well-stocked in the striker department and under no pressure to bring in a replacement for the injured Olivier Giroud before the transfer window shutters come down. Yaya Sanogo was given the job of leading the line but was withdrawn 13 minutes from time, still without a goal in 17 Arsenal appearances and, on this evidence, well short of being the centre-forward his club need. With the game deep into time added on the Arsenal supporters offered their own damning judgment on what they had witnessed on an afternoon when Leicester played with tremendous energy and thoroughly deserved a point. Sign a fucking striker reverberated from the travelling fans. Continue reading... |
| Leicester 1-1 Arsenal: Premier League as it happened Posted: 31 Aug 2014 10:08 AM PDT Leicester swiftly equalised after Alexis Sánchezs first-half goal, and Arsenal rarely threatened thereafter Continue reading... |
| Arsenal and Manchester City battle it out for £55m Radamel Falcao Posted: 31 Aug 2014 09:44 AM PDT Champions try to make deal work within financial fair play Wenger desperate for striker after Giroud injury Transfer interactive: how much has your club spent? Real Sociedad v Real Madrid live! Manchester City and Arsenal have been offered Monacos Radamel Falcao for around £55m (70m) and are battling to sign the Colombia international before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday night. A deal at that price would smash the clubs transfer record. Arsenal are in the hunt for a striker after the injury suffered by Olivier Giroud, who is out until the new year with a broken tibia. Their fans implored Arsène Wenger to sign a forward during Sundays 1-1 draw at Leicester City in which the inexperienced Yaya Sanogo led the line without distinction. Continue reading... |
| Sunderland desperately seek new faces before transfer window closes Posted: 31 Aug 2014 09:23 AM PDT Gus Poyet wants to bolster Sunderland defence Internazionales Ricardo Alvarez also close to loan move Match report: QPR 1 Sunderland 0 Gus Poyet hopes to reinforce his Sunderland squad with at least two new faces byMonday evening. The Uruguayan has instructed Lee Congerton, the clubs sporting director, to concentrate on pursuing forwards or wingers capable of playing on the left of a front three as well as central defenders and/or right-backs. Sunderland have spent much of the summer pursuing Fabio Borini and even agreed a £14m fee for the Liverpool forward in July but now appear close to completing a loan deal for Internazionales Ricardo Alvarez. The 26-year-old Argentina wingers proposed move to Wearside would involve an option to complete a £9m transfer next summer. Continue reading... |
| Liverpools third man running tears Tottenham system to shreds Posted: 31 Aug 2014 09:03 AM PDT Mario Balotelli and Daniel Sturridge acted as facilitators and Spurs were hurt by Liverpool midfielders breaking past forwards Liverpool turn on the power to cruise past Tottenham The best images from the match at White Hart Lane Such a heavy defeat represents a significant setback for the new Tottenham head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, whose system involves playing high up the pitch, pressing intensely and recovering possession as quickly as possible. This approach worked excellently in the previous weekends 4-0 win over QPR but against a Liverpool side boasting slick passing and intelligent running, Spurs were torn apart. The pre-match focus was inevitably on Mario Balotelli and his partnership with Daniel Sturridge but Liverpools new strike duo acted as facilitators rather than goalscorers. Balotellis movement, link play and work-rate were impressive but he was wasteful in front of goal, missing three very presentable chances. Continue reading... |
| Borussia Dortmund sign Shinji Kagawa as Manchester United eye Arturo Vidal Posted: 31 Aug 2014 08:55 AM PDT Kagawa returns to Dortmund on a four-year deal Welbeck a possible target for Tottenham and Arsenal Van Gaal makes plea after Burnley draw Borussia Dortmund have announced the signing of Shinji Kagawa for £6.3m from Manchester United on a four-year contract. The Japanese was deemed surplus to requirements by the new Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, and has struggled to find a place in the XI ever since arriving from Dortmund in 2012 for around £14m. Manchester United are keen to offload high-earning fringe players after the purchase of Ángel di María for £59.7m and the futures of Danny Welbeck, Tom Cleverley and Javier Hernández hang in the balance on Monday while Van Gaal is already working on targets to sign in January as the manager believes the squad requires further rebuilding. Continue reading... |
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