FA accepts decision to clear Mourinho using foul language

The Football Association has accepted the decision by an independent regulatory commission to clear Jose Mourinho of using foul language at the end of Manchester United’s Premier League match against Newcastle. After coming back to win 3-2 on October 6 to a backdrop of intense scrutiny about the Portuguese’s Old Trafford future, the 55-year-old manager …

Tuchel on drawing Man Utd: ‘I would watch this game on TV’

Paris St Germain coach Thomas Tuchel is ready for the “great test” of facing Manchester United in the last 16 of the Champions League. Being paired against the runaway Ligue 1 leaders PSG was perhaps not the kindest outcome which under-pressure United boss Jose Mourinho would have been hoping for. While the Red Devils were …

Hummels, Bayern sporting director react to Liverpool CL draw

Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic have reacted positively to their draw against Liverpool in the Champions League. Premier League leaders Liverpool have been handed a Champions League last-16 tie against German giants Bayern Munich. Salihamidzic believes the Germans face a “tough nut to crack” in tackling Liverpool. He said, quoted by …

How does Lingard get away with being called ‘a young kid?’

Click:gold loan Auckland Send your thoughts to [email protected]   Jesse’s illusion Got to say Jesse Lingard gets a lot of leeway by behaving like a child, and therefore making most in the media believe he is one. Because he loves FIFA, snapchat and the latest dance craze, people still brand him as “a young kid” …

Europa: Celtic get Valencia; Chelsea, Arsenal in favourable draws

Celtic were handed a tough tie in the Europa League round of 32 after the Scottish Premiership champions were drawn to face Valencia. Brendan Rodgers’ side made it into the knockout stages despite losing their final group match at home to Red Bull Salzburg last Thursday. Premier League pair Chelsea and Arsenal have what appear …

Mourinho safe as Man Utd boss for immediate future

Jose Mourinho’s job as Manchester United manager is safe for now after the club’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, according to reports. The defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s side was the Red Devils’ fifth of the season and the result means they have only won twice in eight matches in all competitions. The matches they …

Neville reacts to ‘startling’ Man Utd tactics at Liverpool

Gary Neville was bemused at Manchester United’s neglect of Andy Robertson during their 3-1 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. Xherdan Shaqiri came off the bench with 20 minutes left to score two goals and deliver three points for Jurgen Klopp’s men at Anfield. Jose Mourinho picked out Robertson for special praise following the match and …

CL draw: Liverpool to face Bayern, Man Utd pull out PSG

Premier League leaders Liverpool have been handed a Champions League last-16 tie against German giants Bayern Munich. In the first fixture drawn in Nyon on Monday morning, Premier League champions Manchester City were paired against German club Schalke. Manchester United were handed a tough tie against French champions Paris St Germain. Tottenham Hotspur, who qualified …

Klopp ‘thanks god’ as he gives Lovren, Keita fitness update

Liverpool will see if Naby Keita can recover from a bout of illness before their clash against Watford on Wednesday night. The Reds are one point clear at the top of the Premier League from closest rivals Manchester City with 11 matches left of the season. Keita missed training on Monday with illness but Klopp …

Salah: The Premier League is now the most important thing

Mohamed Salah is ready to put the overall aim of the team in front of any individual records as Liverpool chase their first Premier League title. The Egyptian is currently joint-top scorer in the Premier League alongside Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero, while Liverpool lead the Citizens by one point at the top of the table. …