We will be back – Pep Guardiola knows he faces tough task to recreate ‘old City’
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola joked they will never be like “old City” this season but was pleased to see them survive a nervy finale to claim an important 1-0 victory at Tottenham.Fit-again Erling Haaland only needed 12 minutes to make it 20 Premier League goals for the season, but squandered a number of other first-half chances to leave the match finely-poised at half-time.It ...Full Story »
Hearts boss Neil Critchley relishing Edinburgh derby after win over St Mirren
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Hearts manager Neil Critchley is relishing a blockbuster Edinburgh derby between two in-form teams on Sunday after his side moved into the top six of the William Hill Premiership alongside city rivals Hibernian for the first time this season.The Jambos fought back to defeat St Mirren 3-1 at Tynecastle as goals from James Wilson, Calem Nieuwenhof and Kenneth Vargas overturned Mikael Mandron&rsquo...Full Story »
Ruben Amorim defends Patrick Dorgu after error and red card against Ipswich
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Ruben Amorim defended Patrick Dorgu after Manchester United survived his early error and first-half sending off to beat fellow strugglers Ipswich 3-2 at Old Trafford.But the Portuguese will speak to fellow 20-year-old Alejandro Garnacho after the winger headed straight down the tunnel having been taken off during the reshuffle that followed the red card.The breathless Premier League encounter st...Full Story »
Rangers recover from 2-0 down at Kilmarnock to give Barry Ferguson winning start
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Rangers battled back from two goals down to beat Kilmarnock 4-2 at Rugby Park as Barry Ferguson went through a turbulent first game as Gers’ interim boss.The former Rangers captain was installed on Monday along with other ex-Ibrox men Billy Dodds, Neil McCann and Allan McGregor following the sacking of Philippe Clement after a 2-0 home defeat to St Mirren.However, it was a case of new face...Full Story »
Jess Park’s first-half goal enough to earn England victory against Spain
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Jess Park’s first-half opener was all it took for England to secure a satisfying 1-0 Nations League victory over Spain at Wembley Stadium.It was the first time the sides had met since Spain beat the Lionesses in the World Cup final in the summer of 2023.The visitors started strongly and nearly opened the scoring when Lucia Garcia caught the underside of the crossbar from a corner.😍...Full Story »
Hibernian score two late goals to win at Dundee United and move up to fourth
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Hibernian struck twice in stoppage time to secure a 3-1 victory at Dundee United.The hosts had opened the scoring early on through Ross Graham before Mykola Kuharevich equalised for the visitors.United then had a Sam Dalby goal chalked off following a lengthy VAR check.However, Hibs sub Kieron Bowie struck in the 90th minute, with another replacement Junior Hoilett putting the icing on the cake ...Full Story »
Liverpool extend Premier League lead further after swatting aside Newcastle
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Liverpool took another step towards a second Premier League title in five years as a 2-0 victory over Newcastle extended their lead to 13 points.Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister in either half ensured Arne Slot’s side capitalised on another slip-up by second-placed Arsenal to leave few inside Anfield in any doubt May – or maybe sooner – will bring a record-...Full Story »
David Moyes rues missed chances as Everton battle back to draw at Brentford
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
David Moyes felt Everton deserved more after they were denied another victory by inspired Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken.Jake O’Brien’s first Everton goal did at least stretch their unbeaten run to seven Premier League matches after a 1-1 draw in west London.Yoane Wissa’s 13th goal of the season before half-time looked set to condemn Moyes to only a second defeat in his eigh...Full Story »
Mikel Arteta urges Arenal to ‘step up’ as focus switches to Champions League
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has told his players to “step up” after their Premier League season continued to fizzle out with a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest.Arteta said ahead of kick off that his side would concede the title “over my dead body” but he may have to accept that their challenge has died a death after this stalemate, which came four days after a home defeat to W...Full Story »
Erling Haaland’s goal enough for Manchester City to see off Tottenham
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Erling Haaland scored his 20th Premier League goal of the season as Manchester City got their push for Champions League qualification back on track with a 1-0 victory at Tottenham.Pep Guardiola’s men bounced back from Sunday’s home defeat to leaders Liverpool to move back ahead of Chelsea and into fourth ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round clash with Plymouth on Saturday.City dominated...Full Story »
Dan Casey’s double earns Motherwell victory against Dundee
Posted Thursday, February 27, 2025 by PA
Dan Casey scored twice to earn new Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer a winning home debut against Dundee.The Irish defender was totally unmarked as he headed home from six yards following Andy Halliday’s 12th-minute corner.Motherwell looked more forward-thinking and aggressive in their press in the first half as German Wimmer built on an encouraging second-half performance at Tannadice.Dun...Full Story »