'It's unacceptable' – Guardiola furious with Carabao Cup match ball

The match ball used in the Carabao Cup left Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola unhappy, despite his team’s win Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola labelled the match ball used in the Carabao Cup “unacceptable” after his side reached the quarter-finals. City, so dominant in the Premier League this season, were unable to find a breakthrough …

Guardiola lauds man-of-the-match Bravo after City survive shoot-out

Click:forged concave wheels The Chilean put in arguably his best performance in City colours to frustrate the Championship side, leaving his manager more than satisfied Pep Guardiola hailed the “outstanding” performance of Claudio Bravo after the Manchester City goalkeeper saved two penalties in Tuesday’s EFL Cup shoot-out win over Wolves. Bravo – the understudy to …

Wenger lauds Nketiah contribution after Carabao Cup brace

The Gunners were facing elimination before the teenager stepped up with a memorable double, and his manager was delighted by his impact Arsene Wenger hailed the contribution of 18-year-old Eddie Nketiah, who came off the bench to score twice against Norwich City and book Arsenal’s spot in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Nketiah was introduced in the …

Bilic confirms players-only crisis meeting as West Ham eye turnaround

The Hammers boss still believes his side can turn their season around after his players held an emergency meeting Under-fire West Ham manager Slaven Bilic confirmed his players held a crisis meeting as the club look to turn their dismal season around. Bilic is under huge pressure after Friday’s 3-0 Premier League loss at home to …

Mourinho content with Manchester United's attitude in EFL Cup win

The Red Devils manager got the desire he demanded as his side provided a composed reaction to their weekend defeat Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised his side for their improved attitude in Tuesday’s comfortable 2-0 win over Swansea City in the EFL Cup. Jesse Lingard struck on either side of half-time to get the holders …

Nketiah becomes first player born after Wenger's appointment to score for Arsenal

The England U-19 international achieved a unique feat in Arsenal history with his Carabao Cup goals on Tuesday Eddie Nketiah scored his first two Arsenal goals on Tuesday, and made a bit of Gunners history in the process.  The 18-year-old netted late in his side’s Carabao Cup tie with Norwich City, sending the match to extra-time with an 85th-minute …

Want to become a professional footballer? Man Utd hero Lingard is the perfect example to follow

The attacker’s talent has been questioned regularly by supporters but he showed his quality once more to take Man Utd into the last eight Jesse Lingard is not the first player that aspiring young football fans pick out as the man they want to be when they grow up, but he has quickly turned into …

Alexis reveals how Arsenal starlet Nelson can reach the top

The Chile international has told the 17-year-old that he must learn from those around him at the Emirates in order to develop into a top player Alexis Sanchez has told Arsenal starlet Reiss Nelson he must “learn from other players” if he is to reach “the very top of the sport”. The 17-year-old is yet …

Lamela still not ready for Tottenham return

Spurs could have Mousa Dembele back in the squad for the cup tie but their Argentine playmaker is still not ready to return from a hip injury Erik Lamela will not make his comeback for Tottenham in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup match against West Ham, manager Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed. The Argentina winger has not played …