New competition, same struggles — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side didn’t manage a single shot on target in a domestic game for the first time in five years as their spluttering form continued in the FA Cup.
Liverpool have ridden their luck – with a slice of VAR good fortune – to move 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League, while Arsenal were left stunned by a late Chelsea comeback.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City returned to form, Spurs won their fourth from five while Arsenal’s managerial uncertainty has been blamed for another defeat.
The VAR once again played a crucial role in the Premier League with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola exasperated at how it is being applied.
JOSE Mourinho and Arsene Wenger face off, Liverpool manager Brendan Rogers under pressure and Anthony Martial under the spotlight again …
NO home comforts in the EPL, chasing a title is easier than defending one, Liverpool the latest club in crisis and two more things we learned this weekend.
THE latest transfer news, same old Arsenal, Terry’s wobble and Coutinho’s class. All this and more in this week’s EPL Podcast. Listen here now.
CHELSEA FC’s ‘official’ match report of defeat to Man City is a monument to clumsy spin. Here’s how they might have reported on five other sporting calamities.
MANCHESTER City have finally reached a deal with Italian club AS Roma for striker Edin Dzeko, after the long-mooted deal was completed on Wednesday.
YAYA Toure scored twice in the first half as Manchester City began its Premier League campaign with an impressive win over West Brom. Watch the goals.
CHELSEA manager Jose Mourinho has announced a new four-year contract to stay in charge of the EPL champions, while Manuel Pellegrini has extended at Man City.
MANCHESTER City have gambled on Raheem Sterling to add the spark to their squad, but with so many ageing stars, will it be enough to return the title?
MANCHESTER City star Yaya Toure said a positive result against Real Madrid on Friday night could propel them to greater European heights this season.
WE see the finished product, the team that will run out in front of a packed MCG crowd to face the might of Real Madrid on Friday night.
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