Klopp: Liverpool are still a good football team

The German still believes in his team despite their EFL Cup loss to Leicester City on Tuesday evening Jurgen Klopp still believes Liverpool are a “good football team” despite seeing their winless run continue with a loss to Leicester City. Liverpool’s defensive frailties were again exposed as they suffered a 2-0 loss to exit the …

Tottenham boss Pochettino hails 'top player' Alli

Following Spurs’ win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, the manager admitted the midfielder is crucial for his side’s success Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised “top player” Dele Alli after the midfielder’s goalscoring heroics against Barnsley. Alli scored a 65th-minute winner to see Spurs past the Championship outfit 1-0 in the third round of the …

'Fellaini's in the best form I've ever seen!' – Mourinho urges Carrick & Herrera patience

The Manchester United boss has been impressed with the form of two of his midfielders and insists star names being benched is “life in big clubs” Jose Mourinho has explained that Manchester United captain Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera are not getting picked simply because he feels Nemanja Matic and Marouane Fellaini are in the …

Klopp tears into Liverpool defence after League Cup exit

The former Dortmund boss watched on as his side crashed out against Leicester City as their recent defensive woes continued Jurgen Klopp slammed Liverpool’s defending after two avoidable second-half goals saw the 2016 finalists dumped out of the League Cup by Leicester City. Liverpool – who fielded a side showing eight changes from the 1-1 draw with Burnley – …

Klopp 'sick' as Liverpool rinse and repeat to get dumped out the League Cup

The Reds were so superior, so comfortable, so in control but were on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline as they fell short in both boxes There were seven changes to Liverpool’s starting line-up against Burnley over the weekend followed by eight selection alterations at Leicester City, and yet it was the same story as the …

'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 …

Jones ready for Spurs showdown, says Mourinho

The Man Utd boss said Phil Jones – who has not missed a Premier League game this season – is in line to play against Tottenham at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes defender Phil Jones will be ready to face Tottenham in Saturday’s blockbuster Premier League clash. Jones limped off with an …

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 …