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News ​Milan will look to maintain their grip on the final Champions League qualification place when they host Sassuolo on Saturday in Serie A. Fourth place Rossoneri come off a disappointing 0-0 draw in Rome against Lazio in the Coppa Italia semi-final on Wednesday and a win for Gattuso and his men is crucial if they are to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since the 2013/14 season. Sassuolo, on the other hand, find themselves 11th but are only seven points from European... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2EEsife

​"Tottenham Hotspur, it's happened again!" That was the chant reverberating around Stamford Bridge come full time at Chelsea's 2-0 win over Spurs on Wednesday night.  Goals from Pedro and Kieran Trippier - after a tragi-comic defensive mix-up between himself and Hugo Lloris - effectively put the final nail in Tottenham's Premier League title bid for 2018/19. And, as alluded to in the aforementioned chant, this wasn't the first time. As you will probably know, it goes back to the 'Battle of the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2ED6bpq

More ​BT Sport Women's Super League pundits and former England internationals Sue Smith and Laura Bassett are delighted to see the shift towards a fully professional English top flight this season, as well as picking their favourites for the title and talented players to watch out for. Responding to questions posed by 90min fans, Smith and Bassett both described themselves as 'proud' to see the transition to a professional league with 11 full-time clubs, certainly not feeling any bittersweet... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2O85jv9

​Rafael Benitez has revealed that Jonjo Shelvey will have to wait for the opportunity to reclaim his place in Newcastle United's starting eleven due to the form demonstrated by both Isaac Hayden and Sean Longstaff in recent weeks. The 27-year-old central midfielder has made just two appearances for the club in 2019 and has been suffering from a recurring thigh injury that he first picked up in November, which led him to seek specialist treatment in Barcelona. Despite returning to full training... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2ThcaZ9

​The 2018/19 edition of the blossoming and now fully professional FA Women's Super League is due to kick off this weekend as 10 of the 11 clubs play their opening game of the season. Background Info Established in 2010 with an inaugural season in 2011, the Women's Super League has been carefully nurtured over the last eight years as a replacement for the Women's Premier League. Only eight clubs were initially accepted despite as many as 16 applying for a place and it wasn't until 2014 that a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Qe5ZjU

​Liverpool's 5-0 win over Watford on Wednesday put them back in the driving seat for their first Premier League title, and ensured they continued what has been a hugely impressive season so far.  Their sensational league form has been masked somewhat by the hot pursuit given to them by a formidable Manchester City outfit, as it's widely thought that in any normal season, either side would be comfortably clear at the top of the league.  That assessment is backed up somewhat by the latest... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TkWzaN

February's final round of mid-week fun served up some eye-catching results and performances, as the top of the table chess match between Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola intensified, while the scrap to stay in the division continues to keep us guessing.  However intently you try to keep an eye on the shenanigans up and down the table, however, it can be easy to miss a headline or two, especially when every team is in action over a two-day period.  With that in mind, here are seven things we... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IRe0Mq

​Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is prepared to sign the new long-term deal proposed by the Old Trafford club, and is wants to stay following United's recent revival on the pitch. De Gea, who has made 34 appearances for United this term, conceding 40 goals and collecting 10 clean sheets, was concerned by the club's form and trajectory under Jose Mourinho, leading to some hesitancy over whether he would commit his future to them. However, according to the ​Daily Mail, the revival... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TlNUVG

​The United States and Japan played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in their first game of the 2019 SheBelieves Cup, a contest which was a repeat of the World Cup finals in both 2011 and 2015. Taking to the field at the Talen Energy Stadium, usually the home of the Philadelphia Union, the two sides had already seen a resilient England come from behind to beat Brazil earlier on Wednesday evening in the tournament's opening game. Tough one. The #USWNT settles for a draw and will head to Nashville to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IKltwv

​Claudio Ranieri is reportedly set to be sacked by Fulham, with his deputy Scott Parker filling in for the rest of the season.  The Cottagers are currently 19th in the Premier League table, eight points off Cardiff City in 18th and ten points from safety.  Ranieri has won just three games since taking over from Slavisa Jokanovic in November and, according to the ​S​un, he is now set for talks with the club's bosses, where it is anticipated he will be shown the exit door.  ​Fulham are fresh... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TpvrHC

Crystal Palace 1 – Manchester United 3 Man United continued their excellent domestic form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer winning 3-1 at Crystal Palace on Wednesday. Romelu Lukaku was back in a more central attacking role against the Eagles. The Belgian impressed as he scored a brace in south London. Joel Ward scored for Palace, while Ashley Young bagged United’s third. Man United are fifth in the division with 55 points from 28 games. Crystal Palace are down in 14th with 30 points. Mamadou Sakho’s Man United selfie Immediately after the final whistle blew, injured Palace centre-half Mamadou Sakho took a selfie with a couple of Man United stars. Romelu Lukaku, Eric Bailly and Paul Pogba posed with Sakho on the side of the pitch. What was the Crystal Palace doing? Was he celebrating United’s win against his won team in front of his own fans? In short, no. Sakho revealed on social media that he took the selfie with the Man United players to celebrate a winner’s auction in a who...

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Shardul Thakur stars for Mumbai, Jharkhand pipped in tight finish and more from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2H5hOXH

Australia's Glenn Maxwell and India's KL Rahul among the top 10 T20I batsmen in the latest ICC rankings update from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Tiq25s

Manchester United have broken club records left, right and centre since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over back in December. They've rocketed from a scrap for seventh place into being, arguably, favourites for the top four.  You can point to any number of statistics that accurately tell the story of the baby-faced-assassin's impressive start as Old Trafford boss, and most of them play into the narrative that he could indeed be handed the job on a permanent basis. The one that we're about to bestow... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tHVhsg

​Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has praised Mesut Ozil for the technique that he used to open the scoring for the Gunners against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday. The German midfielder broke the deadlock after just four minutes against the Cherries in a game that saw his side run riot, beating their opponents 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Ozil, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Laurent Koscielny, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette all grabbed goals to keep Arsenal one point... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2H2ZmPz

Will Rhodes joins Warwickshire opening partner in team for county curtain raiser against Surrey from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2tILodL

The Australian coach wants more consistency from Maxwell before thinking of putting him at No. 4 in the ODI team from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2T5uEwk

England slipped to 49 for 5 in their chase of 206, but their lower order led by Wyatt helped them recover from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Uds0kv

​England were forced to come from behind against Brazil to kick off their 2019 SheBelieves Cup campaign with a win, much to the delight of coach Phil Neville as the Lionesses continue to prepare for the upcoming World Cup in France this summer. Brazil, newcomers to the SheBelieves fold and six places lower than England in the FIFA World Rankings, took the lead after just 16 minutes after being awarded a highly contentious penalty when Lucy Bronze challenged reigning Best FIFA Women's Player... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2H6cIuk

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Will Rhodes joins Warwickshire opening partner in team for county curtain raiser against Surrey from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2tH9FRj

Southampton 2 – Fulham 0 Southampton picked up a huge three points on Wednesday night against relegation rivals Fulham. The Saints had the points wrapped up before the break following goals from Oriol Romeu and James Ward Prowse. Southampton escaped the bottom three with the victory at St Mary’s. Brighton are above the Saints on goal difference, while Cardiff are now back in the drop zone. As for Fulham, they seem cut adrift with Huddersfield at the foot of the table. Fulham only have 17 points, while they are ten points from safety. Fulham may sack Claudio Ranieri before Chelsea According to the likes of the Evening Standard and Daily Mail , it’s becoming increasingly likely that Fulham will sack Claudio Ranieri. Chelsea visit Craven Cottage this weekend in the west London derby. Part of today’s @EveningStandard back spread @standardsport – full version at midday pic.twitter.com/0iCPszWCR5 — Tom Collomosse (@TomCStandard) February 28, 2019 It’s unclear whethe...

Leeds United supporters accused of racism at QPR QPR supporters are sharing a couple of videos on social media following their midweek match against Leeds United. In the videos, QPR supporters filmed Leeds fans in the away section in confrontational scenes. The Leeds supporters, all white men, stand accused of abusive racist behaviour at Loftus Road. In one clip, a Leeds fan appeared to make a monkey gesture towards the QPR fans. In a second clip, an eye-witness reported that “this one kept saying ‘smelly p***’ and ‘smelly n*****’ to my dad and another black supporter next to us.” Watch the QPR vs Leeds videos Disgusting racist Leeds fan. Proper proper scum. This is only one of the about 10 times both of these knobs hurled racist remarks to this guy. No place for this at football. #QPR @QPR @LUFC pic.twitter.com/5BGtrubPuG — Jayden Baker (@realjaydenbaker) February 26, 2019 Another video of the Leeds fans last night…. this one kept saying ‘smelly p***’ and ‘smelly n****...

Man City 1 – West Ham 0 Manchester City stayed one point behind Liverpool on Wednesday following a 1-0 win over West Ham. Sergio Aguero was the match-winner for the Sky Blues slotting home a second half penalty. Man City were awarded the spot-kick after a foul on Bernardo Silva in the West Ham box. Was it a soft decision? Man City’s penalty call vs West Ham Manuel Lanzini was screwed vs Man City Argentine playmaker Manuel Lanzini was introduced at the break for West Ham. Lanzini was at the centre of West Ham’s best chance in the match. He slid a super pass to Andy Carroll, who forced a top save from Ederson. But should West Ham have won a penalty in the build-up? Nicolas Otamendi hacked at Lanzini as he opened up space in the City box. Manuel Lanzini was screwed vs Man City If Lanzini had hit the deck, would he have won a spot-kick? Manuel Pellegrini believed Lanzini was screwed at Man City. Moreover, Pellegrini was upset the City spot-kick was given. Manu...

Manchester City & Puma Man City have announced a huge new commercial deal with Puma on Thursday. Nike are the current Man City kit makers. However Nike’s contract with the Sky Blues expires this summer, and Puma have won the race to become City’s next manufacturer. Puma have agreed a 10-year deal with Man City worth a reported £650 million. How Man City announced the Puma deal Man City have posted the following announcement on their club website : Sports company PUMA and City Football Group have signed a global long-term partnership, which will see PUMA supply the reigning English Premier League champions Manchester City, as well as sister clubs in Australia, Spain, Uruguay and China. Starting in July 2019, PUMA will be the official partner of Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Girona FC, Club Atlético Torque and Sichuan Jiuniu FC, supplying all representative teams including men’s, women’s and youth football. PUMA and City Football Group have signed a global long...

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Nottingham Forest have finally agreed a deal with the City Council to extend their lease for the City Ground, paving the way for their extensive redevelopment of the stadium.  The City Ground, which currently has a capacity of 30,445, has been Forest's home since its construction in 1898, but hasn't been updated since 1994. And these new works are set to bring in a range of new amenities, such as a museum, a haul of restaurants and a new club shop, whilst also bumping up the capacity to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tJ490C

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​After a weekend with very little to shout about, the Premier League came back with a vengeance in midweek, producing some wonderfully entertaining football all across the land. 29 goals were scored, and over a third of them were in north London and Merseyside, as Liverpool and Arsenal romped to five-goal victories. But they weren't the only two having fun.  Best Goal It was a wonderful piece of invention from ​Sadio Mane, after a poor initial first touch. But the height he got on that... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2UcxDj8

Leicester City are known around England for developing many young players into fully capable Premier League starters. The Foxes have a wealth of youth talent at their disposal and many of these youngsters could break into the first-team this campaign.  Here are five of the most promising young products in the Leicester system.  Sam Hughes Sam Hughes signed for Leicester in 2017 for an undisclosed fee from Chester United. The strong central defender enjoyed a successful first season with the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tG6Sb7

The ICC chief executive says over 700 million watch the longest format and that the World Test Championship will lend it added context from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ECKHsx

Manchester City are not a football club in isolation, they are part of the expanding City Football Group that now fully owns or has stakes in as many as seven clubs in seven different countries on five continents - Europe, North America, South America, Asia and Oceania. The portfolio is expected to grow in the future as City chiefs look for even more opportunities. Here's a look at all seven clubs that make up the City Football Group so far. Manchester City (England) Manchester City are... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2VpCmhp

​Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has admitted that his team did not put together a 'well-rounded game' as they won 3-0 against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night to book a place in a sixth consecutive Copa del Rey final. Two goals from Luis Suarez and an own goal from Raphael Varane were the difference on the night after the first leg of the semi final tie had ended in a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou.  That winning feeling... pic.twitter.com/qre4SM0NvK — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2BYWRu2

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is in contention to feature for the Serie A leaders at the weekend against Napoli despite suffering a knock to the ankle last Sunday. I Bianconeri beat Bologna 1-0 last week to maintain their 13-point lead at the top of the standings, yet the victory was overshadowed by the injury picked up by the 34-year-old star. However, after undergoing medical tests on Wednesday, ​Ronaldo was given the all clear to make his return to full first-team training after scans... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2EBXagi

​Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has insisted that Los Blancos went out of the Copa del Rey with their 'heads held high' after losing 0-3 to Barcelona at the Bernabeu in the semi-final second leg on Wednesday night, missing out on a place in the final as a result. The tie was finely balanced after a 1-1 draw a Camp Nou in the first leg earlier this month and remained so until the second leg's second half. A goalless draw would have been enough for Solari's team, but three Barça goals in the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Vse1ru

​Chelsea's second choice goalkeeper Willy Caballero has revealed how Kepa Arrizabalaga reacted ahead of Wednesday night's crucial Premier League win over Tottenham, after the Spaniard was dropped following his behaviour in last weekend's Carabao Cup final. Kepa made headlines around the world when he refused to be substituted by manager Maurizio Sarri on Sunday. The goalkeeper apologised and was fined and Sarri later declared the situation over, but Kepa still found himself pulled from the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2UdYUBw

​Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said keeping pace with rivals Tottenham in the league table is a serious motivation for his side, as they gear up for the short trip to Wembley to face their North London rivals on Saturday.  A victory for Emery's men at the weekend will cut the gap between the two to just one point after Arsenal's back to back league wins moved them into fourth place; while back to back league defeats for Spurs has led to the collapse of their title challenge.  And given the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2T3CO8D

​Pep Guardiola has praised his Manchester City side for their 'incredible' performance during Wednesday night's 1-0 victory over West Ham United, though acknowledged that his team may need a rest after a tough seven days of football. City were frustrated by the visitors for much of the encounter, only managing to break the deadlock after Felipe Anderson was adjudged to have fouled Bernardo Silva in the box midway through the second half. Sergio Aguero neatly tucked away the resulting spot-kick... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2UeMQ36

​West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini claims that the referee made the wrong decision to award Manchester City a penalty, as the Hammers failed to recover and were left defeated 1-0. The Chilean's return to the Etihad Stadium proved to be fruitless despite a spirited display from his players, as the Hammers kept their hosts at bay for the best part of an hour before a suspicious penalty gifted City the lead, which they duly held on to. Pellegrini's side had defended resolutely up until... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TpdEQQ

Tamim, who made 126 of Bangladesh's total of 234, said that his only plan was to bat long enough and strike the ball whenever he had the chance from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Te9qf9

​Real Madrid are reportedly targeting Ajax and Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico in the event that long serving star and vice-captain Marcelo leaves the Bernabeu to reunite with friend and former Bernabeu colleague Cristiano Ronaldo at Juventus. After 12 years in Madrid, four-time Champions League winner Marcelo has been increasingly linked with an exit this season and has even found himself benched by coach Santiago Solari on a number of occasions in recent weeks, with home grown Sergio... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IK6mTQ

​Watford manager Javi Gracia admitted Liverpool deserved their win after they ​thrashed the Hornets 5-0 at Anfield on Wednesday night. In a game that the hosts dominated throughout, a pair of braces from Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk, as well as a Divock Origi strike, helped secure all three points for Jurgen Klopp's title-chasers; thus ending Watford's run of three successive wins in all competitions.  Speaking after the game, Gracia acknowledged his side were second best over the course of... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2ToftxB

​Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has admitted that it is now 'impossible' for his team to mount a Premier League title challenge after being beaten by Chelsea on Wednesday night, a second defeat in an as many games for the north Londoners. With both Liverpool and Manchester City winning, the loss leaves Spurs nine points adrift of the top of the table with only 10 games of the season now left to play. A goal from Pedro early in the second half gave Chelsea the lead, while Kieran... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2H6mLzx

​Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has admitted 'the best team won' following his side's 3-1 home defeat to Manchester United.  A Romelu Lukaku strike either side of half-time put the away side in a commanding position, before a Joel Ward header rekindled some hope with 25 minutes to play. However, Ashley Young put the game beyond doubt with 83 minutes on the clock following a swift counter attack.  "I thought that the best team won," says Hodgson  https://t.co/0RKKn9Ynme... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2VpplEx

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe rested the blame for his side's 5-1 defeat to Arsenal firmly on his players, claiming their performance was not good in 'any aspect of the game'. The Cherries were no match for the Gunners, as a first-half display from Mesut Ozil saw them go 2-0 behind. Despite Lys Mousset pulling one back before half time, three goals courtesy of Laurent Koscielny, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in the second half quashed any hopes of a comeback. FULL TIME. A... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2EBbVjx

​Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri justified his decision to drop goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from the starting lineup for Wednesday night's 2-0 win over London rivals Tottenham, insisting it was a 'message' to the rest of the squad. Kepa was dropped as a consequence of his behaviour during Sunday's Carabao Cup final when he defied Sarri's orders and refused to be substituted. He later apologised and was fined by the club, while the manager declared the situation to be over. "It's a choice. It's... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2VpUGXI

Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri has stated his side will continue to 'fight' for Premier League survival, despite falling ten points adrift of safety after a 2-0 defeat at Southampton on Wednesday. The Cottagers put in a limp display at St. Mary's, rarely troubling the hosts as Oriol Romeu opened the scoring for the home side after his shot from outside the box found its way through a sea of bodies and into the net after 23 minutes. FT: Not a fun night at St Mary's. [2-0] #SOUFUL... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2T4AMop

Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl believes his side's 2-0 victory over Fulham was not only important, but also his side's first step toward Premier League safety.  First half goals from Oriol Romeu and James Ward-Prowse moved the Saints ten points clear of 19th place Fulham, but more importantly lifted them out of the bottom three at Cardiff's expense on goal difference. A big 3️⃣ points secured at St Mary's! #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/XfftV92pA0 — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) February... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2EhopeG

650m ​Manchester City have formally announced the signing of a 'long-term partnership' with PUMA, a long rumoured deal that will see Nike replaced as the club's kit suppliers from July 2019. The deal has been agreed with the City Football Group, which means City's sister clubs around the world - Melbourne City, Girona, Club Atletico Torque and Sichuan Jiuniu - will all be donning Puma gear as of next season. All men's, women's and youth teams at each club are included. PUMA and City Football... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2SwUuEf

​Arsenal manager Unai Emery lauded Mesut Ozil's performance, as the German returned to the Gunners' starting XI with a bang by leading them to a decisive 5-1 victory over Bournemouth on Wednesday. Ozil got a rare start, his first since January 29th, and repaid the faith with interest by scoring the opener and providing an assist for Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the first half. Bournemouth started showing signs of life as Lys Mousset pulled one back, however Laurent Koscielny converted a set-piece to... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2SwF4Qi

​Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised his side's 'great away win' following their 3-1 win at Selhurst Park against a resurgent Crystal Palace side.  A brace from Romelu Lukaku handed the Red Devils a healthy advantage before Palace defender Joel Ward headed home to reduce the arrears, setting up a nervy final 25 minutes.  Despite some late pressure from the hosts, it was United who wrapped up victory with minutes to play as Ashley Young netted his second goal of the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Vn3Rbr

The New Zealand pacer said their attack adjusted well to the lack of help from the conditions and Tamim Iqbal's onslaught from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2U838dT

​Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called for his 'sensational' side to 'enjoy the ride' of the Premier League title race after they produced a stunning display to ​beat Watford 5-0 at Anfield on Wednesday. Braces from Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk, as well as a Divock Origi strike, saw the Reds run out comfortable winners against the Hornets, while managing to retain their one point lead over Manchester City at the summit of the Premier League in the process. It was a performance that... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2XvaaLR

Man City 1 – West Ham 0 A Sergio Aguero penalty was enough for Man City to beat West Ham in the Premier League on Wednesday. The result left Man City a point behind Liverpool at the top of the table. As for West Ham, the Irons are tenth in the standings while their form is rather disappointing. West Ham only have one win in their last seven matches. West Ham vs Newcastle West Ham are back in league action on Saturday when Newcastle visit the London Stadium. Newcastle will come into the match full of confidence following successive 2-0 wins against Huddersfield and Burnley. Rafa Benitez has steered the Magpies away from danger. They are 13th in the standings. Marko Arnautovic update Will Marko Arnautovic be fit for West Ham against Newcastle? The Austrian forward was a surprise absentee against Man City in midweek. Indeed, Andy Carroll was handed a rare start for the Irons against the Sky Blues. Manuel Pellegrini confirmed that Arnautovic missed the game through il...

Tottenham vs Arsenal Following the midweek Premier League action, attention now shifts to gameweek 29 this weekend. The opening match is at Wembley Stadium, as Arsenal take on north London rivals Tottenham. Can the Gunners do the double over Spurs? Arsenal memorably beat Tottenham 4-2 earlier in the season. A win for Arsenal this weekend will shrink the gap between the clubs to just one point. Laurent Koscielny & Sead Kolasinac Arsenal’s defensive options have been shrunk considerably in recent months. Hector Bellerin and Rob Holding are both long term injury absentees for Unai Emery. Arsenal beat Bournemouth 5-1 on Wednesday night, however two more players picked up knocks against the Cherries. Unfortunately for Emery, those players were Laurent Koscielny and Sead Kolasinac. Koscielny, who scored against Bournemouth, played 90 minutes in midweek. However after the game his manager confirmed the French centre-half suffered a knock. Unai Emery confirms Laurent Kosci...

Crystal Palace 1-Manchester United 3 Manchester United travelled to Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening. United began the day in 5 th place with both Chelsea and Arsenal also battling it out for 4 th spot. Heading into the Palace game, Man United had a mountain of injury problems. The likes of Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata all failed to make the matchday squad. Marcus Rashford was also only fit enough for the bench. CARDIFF, WALES – DECEMBER 22: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Interim Manager of Manchester United celebrates with the fans after the Premier League match between Cardiff City and Manchester United at Cardiff City Stadium on December 22, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Romelu Lukaku’s mixed game As a result, Romelu Lukaku was given a chance to shine from the off on Wednesday. The Belgian did take his chance as he opened the scoring in the 33 rd minute. Lukaku makes no mistake this time… Follow all of ...

Liverpool vs Watford Liverpool hosted Watford on Wednesday as they looked to retain top spot. The Reds have had a tiny dip in form recently, drawing three of their last five league games. But their last game saw them draw 0-0 at Old Trafford with that point being enough to overtake Man City at the top of the table. Watford, on the other hand, started the game week in 7 th place having lost just one of their last five. BELGRADE, SERBIA – NOVEMBER 06: Manager Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool looks on prior to the Group C match of the UEFA Champions League between Red Star Belgrade and Liverpool at Rajko Mitic Stadium on November 06, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images) Sadio Mane impresses Despite Liverpool’s average form in recent weeks, they got off to a flying start vs Watford. Sadio Mane would give Liverpool the lead inside nine minutes. The Liverpool forward would double his and Liverpool’s tally just 11 minutes later with a cheeky back-heel. OM...

Arsenal vs Bournemouth Arsenal hosted Bournemouth on Wednesday in one of six Premier League games. The Gunners began the day 5 th in the table but they could move up 4 th with a win over Bournemouth. Arsenal had won four of their previous five league games before facing the Cherries. Bournemouth, on the other hand, headed into the game 12 th in the league and without a win in their last three outings. BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 25: Unai Emery, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal FC at Vitality Stadium on November 25, 2018 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) Ozil opens the scoring Bournemouth’s poor form would continue vs Arsenal as Mesut Ozil put Unai Emery’s side 1-0 up in the 4 th minute. Back in the team, back in the goals at the Emirates… Mesut Ozil gives Arsenal the perfect start against Bournemouth Follow all of tonight’s Premier League clashes and watch in-game clip...

Afghanistan captain Asghar Afghan said his side was looking at the five-match series as preparation ahead of the World Cup from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2T61TPZ

The India opener said that his time off from international cricket was spent reflecting, and working with Rahul Dravid from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2tECcXI

The debate will continue over Maxwell's best position in Australia's one-day batting order, but his T20 role is very clear from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2tH5btS

Tamim Iqbal hammered a run-a-ball century but Bangladesh collapsed around him and New Zealand's openers were in control at stumps from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Xp2HhH

West Indies opener suggests he could still change his mind after rolling back the years in ODIs against England from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Vrs809

England batsman sealed the spoils with 150 from 77 balls, but was pushed closer than anyone could have imagined from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2GNf1Db

England break sixes record set by West Indies in series opener from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Tr1cjX

Rumman Raees' three-for restricted Karachi Kings to 168 despite half-centuries from Babar Azam and Liam Livingstone from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2ThGoex

Jessy Singh also comes back, while Alex Amsterdam and Nisarg Patel have been left out from the 14-man squad from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2NxlP8t

Manchester City scraped past West Ham United on Wednesday night after Sergio Aguero converted a debatable second-half penalty.  The hosts dominated possession and territory at the Etihad Stadium, yet failed to carve out many clear sights of goal as Manuel Pellegrini's men defended resolutely. However, fortune favoured the champions as referee Stuart Attwell awarded them a spot-kick following Felipe Anderson's collision with Bernardo Silva. The visitors were left aggrieved by the decision as... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tEjS0S

gers Southampton cruised to a 2-0 victory over Fulham in a crucial encounter at the bottom of the table to reignite their survival hopes, while all but condemning the visitors to Championship football next season. A sharp opening by the hosts saw Nathan Redmond at the heart of all their attacking moves, but it was his strike partner Charlie Austin who had the first chance - however the goal was harshly ruled out for a supposed foul on Sergio Rico. The breakthrough came five minutes later after... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Sw40aH

arri Chelsea beat Tottenham 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Maurizio Sarri. The game started at a fair lick, but it was the home side who seemed to have the greater cutting edge, and it was they who duly received the first big chance - Gonzalo Higuain striking the post from a deliberately sliced volley with a little more than five minutes on the clock. Chelsea have now hit the woodwork 18 times in the Premier League this season; more than any other side in... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2T2nclu

Win Manchester United ran out 3-1 winners against Crystal Palace on Wednesday evening,  maintaining their continued resurgence under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.  Romelu Lukaku fired the Red Devils into a 2-0 lead with strikes either side of half-time, before Joel Ward handed Palace a lifeline with 25 minutes remaining. However, a late Ashley Young strike settled the game within the final ten minutes.  3⃣ important points in the bag  Well done, lads! #MUFC #CRYMUN pic.twitter.com/8LTnlLKBIp —... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TllLOu

tyle A clinical display earned Barcelona a spot in the Copa del Rey final as the La Liga champions swept aside Real Madrid, with Luis Suarez scoring twice on Wednesday night at the Bernabeu.   The hosts did plenty of the heavy lifting in the first half, with Vinicius Junior taking five shots himself, but they fell behind in the tie when Ousmane Dembele ​teed up Suarez, who dropped a shoulder before striking low at the near post. An instinctive Marc Andre ter Stegen save from Sergio Reguilon's... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TgB0bD

Top Liverpool were back to their frightening best ​as the Premier League leaders thumped Watford 5-0 at Anfield.  After settling the quicker of the two sides, the Reds took the lead on nine minutes as Trent Alexander-Arnold's excellent cross was expertly headed home by Sadio Mane, before the two combined for Liverpool's second 11 minutes later, when the Senegalese international produced an impudent backheel finish to beat the onrushing Ben Foster.   Mohamed Salah almost scored a third for... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IHOA3H

ries Arsenal put Bournemouth to the sword as they kept their place in the top four of the Premier League on Wednesday evening. Arsenal got off to the perfect start within four minutes, Mesut Ozil was played through by Sead Kolasinac and finished well past Artur Boruc who was deceived by the bounce of the ball. The Gunners doubled their lead after an awful Adam Smith mistake where he gifted Arsenal possession. Ozil played a great one-two with Henrikh Mkhitaryan and the latter tapped home to make... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2H27dgh

​Juventus have set an asking price of €50m for out-of-favour winger Douglas Costa ahead of a potential sale in the summer, according to reports in Italy. The Brazil international has found his first-team opportunities restricted this season following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid, and has often been confined to substitute appearances for Massimiliano Allegri's side. According to Italian publication ​CalcioMercato, Costa, who has been linked with a move to Premier League... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2U7uZew

News ​Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take his Manchester United side to Selhurst Park to meet Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Wednesday. The Red Devils have had a superb run since the legendary Norwegian took control, with the likes of Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba playing some of the best football of their careers. However, they will come up against a resurgent Palace side who have not tasted defeat since mid-January. There are no easy games in the Premier League, and Wednesday's clash... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2NtY94Z

News ​Liverpool travel to seventh placed Watford on Wednesday night, looking to extend their one point lead over rivals Manchester City. The Merseyside club were held by bitter rivals Manchester United at the weekend, with Jurgen Klopp's side stuttering slightly in comparison to their early season form, after failing to score for their second straight game in all competitions. ​Watford's last Premier League match saw them run riot in the Welsh capital, as they hammered ​Cardiff City 5-1 at... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IzSQSJ

Premier League champions Manchester City are considering a move for the Bundesliga's top goalscorer this season, Luka Jović. The Serbian is only in his second season with Eintracht Frankfurt having joined on loan from S.L. Benfica in 2017, but the 21-year-old is already establishing himself as the next big thing in Germany's top flight. Jović scored an impressive nine goals in his first season at the Commerzbank-Arena, but he's exceeded all expectations this season and has netted 21 times... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2IFGo3Y

Wednesday 27th February marks 20 years since the last time a Premier League club named a starting XI exclusively made up of English players. That last team to do so were Aston Villa, then managed by John Gregory, against west midlands rivals Coventry back in the 1998/99 season. Opta stats can reveal that it was the 55th time an all-English team had taken to the field in the Premier League since 1992, but never has it happened since. Middlesbrough came close in 2006, but English-born midfielder... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2H3DhAh

Former Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has been realeased from prison pending trial after spending two years behind bars for alleged money laundering.  Rosell, a former Nike executive, was arrested and charged in 2017 for his part in a money laundering scandal revolving around the sale of television rights for Brazil matches which took place before he joined Barça in 2010. A sponsorship deal signed between Nike and Brazil is also under investigation.  And, as reported by ​ESPN, following a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2tFfJtF

The legspinner took 4 for 10 before AB de Villiers and Haris Sohail made short work of the 107-run target from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2tHdhD2

​Slavisa Jokanovic. Mark Hughes. Jose Mourinho. David Wagner. And now Claude Puel. The Frenchman became the fifth Premier League manager to lose his job since the beginning of this season, and unfortunately for his fellow bosses up and down the country, he likely won't be the last. With the riches and rewards of football's most lucrative league so enticing, pulling the trigger on a managerial sacking is akin to laying your chips down at the poker table. Do you stick or do you twist?  Whether... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2BVc27s

One of the greatest Premier League transfer sagas ended on deadline day 2006 when Chelsea captured Ashley Cole from rivals Arsenal for £5m plus William Gallas, leaving plenty of bad blood all across London.  The world thought that the Blues were getting a talented, but precocious young man who really only cared about the money.  Fast forward to his departure from the club in 2014 and the reality was that Chelsea had captured the best left back of his generation; a crucial member of a Blues... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2UbgQNk

​Jordan Henderson has claimed that the entire Liverpool squad are 'loving' the pressure of being in a title race, with his team-mates adopting a 'bring it on' mentality. There have been suggestions the Reds' current indifferent form is a direct result of the increased pressure, with Jurgen Klopp's side chasing a first league title in 29 years. However, Henderson has quashed those rumours and indicated his colleagues thrive under the weight of added expectation.  We go again.  COME. ON. YOU.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2BPBA6b

Ligue 1 side FC Nantes have lodged a complaint with FIFA over the first payment in Emiliano Sala's transfer to Cardiff City which has been delayed. The Argentine striker lost his life on January 21 after the light aircraft he was travelling to Cardiff in, after saying his goodbyes to his teammates at the Stade de la Beaujoire, crashed into the English channel. Cardiff City were due to make the first of three instalments of the £15m fee to FC Nantes on February 20 but agreed that the deadline... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2VndGWP

Legendary Arsenal defender Martin Keown has urged Newcastle's hierarchy to wrap manager Rafa Benitez up in 'cotton wool' and give him whatever wants in order to keep him at the club. The Spaniard oversaw a fourth consecutive home win for the Magpies on Tuesday night, as goals from Fabian Schar and academy graduate Sean Longstaff wrapped up all three points at St James' Park for the second time in three days. With Newcastle now looking like they will avoid relegation once more, Keown insists... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2GOV1jo

Another season, another ​talented tactician seemingly on the brink at Chelsea. Speculation regarding the future of Maurizio Sarri has, predictably, intensified following the Blues penalty shoot-out defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.  Sarri's side performed admirably during the match, dominating for large periods of the second-half, but fell agonisingly short of the trophy after Raheem Sterling slammed home the winning penalty for Pep Guardiola's side.  It is almost... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2NyydoW

​AC Milan have identified Dinamo Zagreb winger Dani Olmo as a key transfer target this summer, along with teammates Nikola Moro and Antonio Marin. Currently sitting fourth in Serie A, Milan are aiming for a return to the Champions League next season, while 20-year-old Spaniard Olmo could be at the forefront of a summer recruitment drive as the Rossoneri look to prepare for an assault on Europe. According to ​CalcioMercato the Italians will have to offer a sizeable fee for Olmo, who has been a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2GLx5xH

Real Madrid have put their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain pair Neymar and Kylian Mbappé on the back burners and instead will put all their eggs into Eden Hazard's basket at the end of the season. Los Blancos have been heavily linked with a marquee signing this summer as they still look to fill Cristiano Ronaldo's shoes in the Spanish capital, following the Portuguese star's £105m move to Juventus in 2018. But their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar and Kylian Mb​appé has taken a... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2NxhQZE

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is interested in a reunion with RB Leipzig striker Jean-Kevin Augustin, with the German club looking for around £35m in order for the Saints' to bring him to the south coast. The French Under-21 strike worked under Hasenhuttl when the Austrian was in charge at Leipzig, enjoying his best spell at the club during that time, as Southampton retain interest in the forward they tried to sign in January. According to the ​Daily Mail, ​Everton are also monitoring the... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2TePSY1

doso Watford have joined Inter and Lazio in the race to sign Boavista centre half Goncalo Cardoso, with Javi Gracia keen on a deal to bring the Portuguese ace to Vicarage Road in the summer. The 18-year-old has emerged as one of Europe's brightest stars this season with a number of clubs reportedly monitoring the youngster's progress in what has been a breakthrough campaign in the Primeira Liga for the Portuguese. Watford join Inter Milan and Lazio in chase for Boavista's talented teen centre... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2GN3S5f

orks ​Unless you have been living under a rock these past few years, or weren't one of the 24 million people who purchased FIFA 18, you will be aware of FIFA's FUT Draft feature, which offers you exposure to the premium players we can otherwise only dream of using.  The game mode was introduced in the 2016 edition of the game and has been included in every version since due to its incredible popularity amongst professional gamers and novices alike. However, if you are yet to experience the ups... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Ny2eVy

Kaul returns to T20I side for the first time after England tour in July from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2Ej9Abg

Alex Hales to play for Jason Roy, who has a hamstring injury from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2VhIrfQ

Club rebrands as Durham Cricket after tough years off the field from Cricket news from ESPN Cricinfo.com https://ift.tt/2U5vlCe

Tottenham’s stadium move Spurs fans would be forgiven for thinking ‘here we go again’… When will Tottenham move into their new stadium? After repeated setbacks, Tottenham remain at Wembley Stadium as the 2018-19 season starts to head into the business end of the campaign. Will Spurs move into their new home before the end of the season? According to the latest update from Mauricio Pochettino, the Tottenham board still think that’s possible. Daniel Levy’s positive update As reported in the Evening Standard, Pochettino has revealed that Spurs powerbroker Daniel Levy still thinks the move is possible this season: “I saw Daniel [Levy, the Spurs ­chairman] yesterday and he’s very positive,” said the Argentine. “I still think it’s going to be tough, but that was before Palace went through in the FA Cup and we changed the game. Many things have happened [since] to make us more positive, to believe that we can move before the end of the season.” “I’m going to support all the possibil...

Jurgen Klopp is set to make three changes against Watford from the side that held Manchester United to a goalless draw over the weekend, according to Liverpool Echo’s   James Pearce . Roberto Firmino is unlikely to recover in time to feature against the Hornets having suffered from an ankle injury. The Reds are looking to regather momentum in the Premier League having drawn in three of their last four outings. Premier League preview: Liverpool vs Watford WATFORD, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 24: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Liverpool FC at Vicarage Road on November 24, 2018 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Liverpool are under pressure to win at Anfield this evening with their lead over Manchester City now at just one point. The Reds have undergone a slight blip over recent weeks allowing their title rivals the chance to...