Defeats for Queens Park Rangers and Derby County sealed Leicester City’s promotion to the Premier League for the first time in ten years. The Foxes beat Sheffield Wednesday on Friday night to give themselves a chance of going up without kicking a ball today, leaving their promotion rivals with all […]
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Faultless Chelsea frustrated Liverpool – legend
Chelsea turned in a faultless display that frustrated Liverpool as the Blues ran out 2-0 winners, according to Reds legend Graeme Souness. Chelsea overcame the odds to dent Liverpool’s title hopes and give the initiative back to Manchester City, who can now overtake the Anfield club on goal average if […]
Spurs eye Chelsea defender
Tottenham Hotspur are considering an offer for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand, FootballDirectNews.com understands. A source close to White Hart Lane told FDN technical director Franco Baldini, who is in charge of player recruitment, is looking to strengthen the squad in several areas during the summer transfer window. The club […]
West Ham fans quick to turn on team
West Ham United supporters are quick to turn on their team when things aren’t going well, according to a source at the club. Despite having key players back from injury and West Ham operating on a full squad, the Hammers have been in poor form this month. Manchester United striker Wayne […]
Chelsea news: Schurrle treble sets unique record
Chelsea forward Andre Schurrle’s hat-trick against Fulham this afternoon set a unique record for the west London side. The Blues are now the only team to have had three different hat-trick scorers in three different Premier League seasons. Schurrle’s treble secured Chelsea’s place at the top of the table in […]
Nasri not confident of World Cup chances
Manchester City star Samir Nasri is not confident in his chances of playing for France at the World Cup in Brazil this summer. The midfielder failed to make the squad for France’s last match against the Netherlands and has been involved in controversy regarding the national squad on more than […]
Liverpool have gone out with a whimper – legend
Liverpool have gone out with a whimper in the race for the Premier League, according to Reds legend Robbie Fowler. The Merseysiders were firmly in the driving seat going into the final straight after defeating Manchester City but a nightmare Steven Gerrard slip-up to Chelsea at Anfield contributed to a […]
Sturridge: We can win league
Daniel Sturridge believes Liverpool can win the Premier League after recording an emphatic win over arch rivals Man United in their own backyard. United’s miserable campaign under Moyes continued after the Red Devils were humbled 3-0 at Old Trafford to all but end their slim Champions League hopes, while keeping […]
Legend: I would love Gerrard to lift title
Ex-England star Gary Lineker has put his customary impartiality to one side for a change by saying he would love to see Steven Gerrard lift the Premier League title this season. The Liverpool icon has never won the league in a glittering career that has seen him collect all other […]
Bayern anxious over star as Chelsea lurk
Bayern Munich will hope to ward off interest from Chelsea by offering hotshot Mario Mandzukic a new contract. The Croatian has been the subject of intense speculation after Bayern Munich revealed Poland international Robert Lewandowski will be joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. Bayern boss Pep Guardiola had Mandzukic […]