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On Halloween, what do Premier League fans fear most for their team?
You might not be afraid of ghosts, but what about an injury to your team’s best player?
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Celtic out of the Champions League after narrow defeat against Bayern Munich
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Celtic out of the Champions League after narrow defeat against Bayern Munich
Celtic 1 Bayern Munich 2: The visitors beat the Scottish champions 3-0 with ease in the Allianz Arena earlier in the month but the Hoops can take encouragement from this performance
Antonio Conte unhappy with Chelsea players, Alvaro Morata a problem too - Charlie Nicholas
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Antonio Conte unhappy with Chelsea players, Alvaro Morata a problem too - Charlie Nicholas
ANTONIO CONTE is unhappy with his Chelsea defence.
Conte: Chelsea going for every trophy available
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Conte: Chelsea going for every trophy available
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says they're going for the lot this season.
Conte insists there's no chance of him favouring one competition over another.
Read more on Tribal Football
Monday, October 30, 2017
Burnley 1-0 Newcastle United LIVE score and goal updates from the English Premier League
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Burnley 1-0 Newcastle United LIVE score and goal updates from the English Premier League
Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle is set to return to Rafa Benitez's line-up for their trip to Burnley
Serbia boss leaves despite reaching 2018 World Cup
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Serbia boss leaves despite reaching 2018 World Cup
Serbia part company with coach Slavoljub Muslin, despite him leading them to the World Cup above the Republic of Ireland and Wales.
Gibbs insists West Brom players not bothered by relegation threat
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Gibbs insists West Brom players not bothered by relegation threat
West Brom fullback Kieran Gibbs insists there's no concern inside the dressing room about relegation.
Gibbs is confident results will change soon.
Read more on Tribal Football
Sunday, October 29, 2017
Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Dortmund in danger of coming off the rails
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Nick Bidwell’s Notes from Germany: Dortmund in danger of coming off the rails
After a blistering start to the Bundesliga season, the league leaders have hit a sticky patch
Neven Subotic of Dortmund clears the ball during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund at Commerzbank-Arena on October 21, 2017 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
(Photo: Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)After a blistering start to the Bundesliga season, the league leaders have hit a sticky patch
Meralco Manila repulses Kaya
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Meralco Manila repulses Kaya
Substitute Jinggoy Valmayor scored in the 92nd minute as Meralco Manila subdued Kaya Makati, 1-0, Saturday night to keep top spot in the Philippines Football League.
The post Meralco Manila repulses Kaya appeared first on Inquirer Sports.
Chelsea boss Conte delivers Inter Milan his Christensen answer...
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Chelsea boss Conte delivers Inter Milan his Christensen answer...
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will not consider selling Andreas Christensen in January.
Calciomercato.com says he has already rejected two offers from Inter Milan for the Dane.
Read more on Tribal Football
Troy Deeney’s confrontation with Joe Allen was absolutely terrifying
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Troy Deeney’s confrontation with Joe Allen was absolutely terrifying
We know Halloween is coming up, but we weren’t prepared for this.
Stoke City secured an important and much-needed win against Watford on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a lovely Darren Fletcher volley which will certainly ease some of the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.
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But the biggest talking point from the match was undoubtedly the furious exchange between Hornets skipper Troy Deeney and Stoke’s Joe Allen.
Getty Images - Getty Brawlin’[/caption]
Seriously, this is terrifying.
As the game neared full-time, Deeney and Allen came to blows as both players challenged for a loose ball.
Tempers quickly flared as the two squared up to each other (although Allen is noticeably smaller than Deeney, bless ‘im).
Deeney then grabs the Wales international by the face and seemingly starts to dig his thumbs into his skin, as teammates quickly attempt to break up the clash.
What’s most startling is the look on the Watford man’s face.
It’s pretty menacing.
Crikey, Troy.
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Incredibly, Deeney escaped the exchange with just a yellow card from referee Michael Oliver.
Allen, too, received a booking.
After the match, Stoke manager Hughes weighed in on the incident, saying: “Deeney should know better.
“I’ve seen pictures of raised hands and thumbnails in faces. Totally unnecessary.”
Right you are, Sparky.
Stoke City secured an important and much-needed win against Watford on Saturday afternoon, courtesy of a lovely Darren Fletcher volley which will certainly ease some of the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.
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But the biggest talking point from the match was undoubtedly the furious exchange between Hornets skipper Troy Deeney and Stoke’s Joe Allen.
Getty Images - Getty Brawlin’[/caption]Seriously, this is terrifying.
As the game neared full-time, Deeney and Allen came to blows as both players challenged for a loose ball.
Tempers quickly flared as the two squared up to each other (although Allen is noticeably smaller than Deeney, bless ‘im).
Deeney then grabs the Wales international by the face and seemingly starts to dig his thumbs into his skin, as teammates quickly attempt to break up the clash.
What’s most startling is the look on the Watford man’s face.
It’s pretty menacing.
Crikey, Troy.
Reuters Don’t mess[/caption]Incredibly, Deeney escaped the exchange with just a yellow card from referee Michael Oliver.
Allen, too, received a booking.
After the match, Stoke manager Hughes weighed in on the incident, saying: “Deeney should know better.
“I’ve seen pictures of raised hands and thumbnails in faces. Totally unnecessary.”
Right you are, Sparky.
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Manchester City 'to make Kevin De Bruyne best paid player' to ward off interest? Transfer news and gossip from Sunday's papers
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Manchester City 'to make Kevin De Bruyne best paid player' to ward off interest? Transfer news and gossip from Sunday's papers
PLUS: Alan Pardew rejects European giants and Manchester United to offer PSG defender a safe haven
Cavani scores 2 as leader PSG coasts to 3-0 win against Nice
Football – Inquirer Sports
Cavani scores 2 as leader PSG coasts to 3-0 win against Nice
PARIS — Edinson Cavani continued his remarkable scoring form with two goals as unbeaten league leader Paris Saint-Germain beat lackluster Nice 3-0 on Friday. Brazil star Neymar was suspended after being sent off in last Sunday’s 2-2 draw away to Marseille. It made little difference, especially with Cavani further underlining his importance. Having netted a […]
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Arsenal 2-1 Swansea player ratings: Alexis Sanchez shines as Per Mertesacker struggles in comeback win
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Arsenal 2-1 Swansea player ratings: Alexis Sanchez shines as Per Mertesacker struggles in comeback win
Sead Kolasinac and Aaron Ramsey hit back after Sam Clucas' opener for the Swans at the Emirates
Friday, October 27, 2017
Pedro Caixinha will bounce back after Rangers sacking, says Celtic’s Brendan Rodgers
Football – The Indian Express
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List
Sport – The Standard
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the Forbes’ Rich List
Cristiano Ronaldo is the richest sports personality in the world, according to the latest Forbes’ Rich List.
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Harry Kane out of Tottenham's game with Manchester United with hamstring strain
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Harry Kane out of Tottenham's game with Manchester United with hamstring strain
He limped off at the end of the win over Liverpool last weekend
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Friendship aside, Huddersfield Town’s David Wagner targets Liverpool win
Football – The Indian Express
Fuenlabrada 0-2 Real Madrid: Player ratings as much-changed Los Blancos claim Copa del Rey win over minnows
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Fuenlabrada 0-2 Real Madrid: Player ratings as much-changed Los Blancos claim Copa del Rey win over minnows
The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Sergio Ramos weren't called upon by Zinedine Zidane
Premier League: Manuel Lanzini Leaves Tottenham Hotspur's Title Bid In Tatters
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Premier League: Manuel Lanzini Leaves Tottenham Hotspur's Title Bid In Tatters
Second placed Tottenham remain four points behind leaders Chelsea, who can extend that advantage to seven if they beat struggling Middlesbrough at Stamford Bridge on Monday.
Arsenal AGM live updates as Arsene Wenger, Stan Kroenke and Ivan Gazidis face fans and shareholders
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Arsenal AGM live updates as Arsene Wenger, Stan Kroenke and Ivan Gazidis face fans and shareholders
Arsenal's board will meet with shareholders, fans and journalists this morning to face questions regarding transfers, season ticket holders and much more...
Keita red card unfair, says Hasenhuttl
The 22-year-old was sent off in the second half before Bayern claimed a 5-4 win on penalties after a 1-1 DFB-Pokal draw at Red Bull Arena.
But Hasenhuttl felt Keita's red was unfair, with the midfielder – who will join Liverpool next season – having conceded five fouls, and been fouled as many times, the equal most of any player on the pitch.
"I think Naby Keita got two yellow cards for two fouls. In my opinion, Naby got a yellow card for every first foul," he said.
"Before he gets the first yellow he was fouled dozens of times.
"In these situations I miss the equality of rights, but that was not the decisive scene of the game."
Fuenlabrada vs Real Madrid
Fuenlabrada vs Real Madrid: Prediction
Even though the hosts have been enjoying a fine form at the start of the season in the third tier, the gulf in quality is still massive and we expect Madrid to ease past their opponents both on the night and over two legs.
Fuenlabrada vs Real Madrid: Bet Tips
The first bet is Real Madrid -2.5 handicap at the odds of 1.90.
You can also back the Over 1.5 goals in the first half bet at 1.72.
The first bet is Real Madrid -2.5 handicap at the odds of 1.90.
You can also back the Over 1.5 goals in the first half bet at 1.72.
Benfica vs Feirense
Benfica vs Feirense: Prediction
The stand-out bet is Benfica to win to nil at the odds of 1.66, while you can also back their predator in the final third, Jonas, to score anytime at 1.53 odds.
The Brazilian forward already has 11 goals to his name in Primeira Liga and he should be able to add to this impressive tally in the home fixture with Feirense.
Benfica vs Feirense: Bets
The first pick will be Benfica to win to nil at the odds of 1.66.
The second bet is Jonas to score anytime at the odds of 1.53.
The first pick will be Benfica to win to nil at the odds of 1.66.
The second bet is Jonas to score anytime at the odds of 1.53.
Simeone pleased with Atletico debutants Gonzalez, Moya
Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone praised debutants Sergio Gonzalez and Antonio Moya after his side's Copa del Rey draw at Elche.
Thomas Partey put Atletico ahead in the first leg of the last-32 tie at Elche, but the hosts levelled through a second-half Lolo Pla penalty.
Gonzalez, 22, and Moya, 19, made their Atletico debuts as Simeone's side were held by third-tier opposition.
Simeone praised the pair for their displays, particularly given the situation.
"Sergi played very well and Toni Moya played calmly, even though the match was anything but calm because of the result," the Argentinian told a news conference.
"He played with personality and we like that."
Tenerife vs Espanyol
Tenerife vs Espanyol: Prediction
We see this as a very close tie where Tenerife’s huge opportunity will be to gain advantage in front of their fans.
The hosts will be super motivated to grab the victory here in the first leg and we’ll back them at the 2.40 as a sort of a longshot.
Tenerife vs Espanyol: Bet Tips
The main betting pick is Tenerife to win the match at the odds of 2.40.
The alternative option would be BTTS at 1.90.
We see this as a very close tie where Tenerife’s huge opportunity will be to gain advantage in front of their fans.
The hosts will be super motivated to grab the victory here in the first leg and we’ll back them at the 2.40 as a sort of a longshot.
Tenerife vs Espanyol: Bet Tips
The main betting pick is Tenerife to win the match at the odds of 2.40.
The alternative option would be BTTS at 1.90.
Lleida Esportiu vs Real Sociedad
Lleida Esportiu vs Real Sociedad: Prediction
Sacristian will likely use the fixture with Lleida to mix up his lineup a bit. The hosts might well be able to take advantage of it and back up the tremendous attacking performance from the league outing.
We’ll be brave and back both teams to score at the odds of 19/20 here.
Lleida Esportiu vs Real Sociedad: Bet Tips
The first bet is BTTS at 1.95.
The value is in backing Real Sociedad to win & BTTS at 3.10.
Heynckes revels in ´extremely important´ win for Bayern
Jupp Heynckes did not play down Bayern Munich's penalty shoot-out win over 10-man RB Leipzig, hailing the DFB-Pokal victory as "extremely important" for the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern reached the last 16 of the DFB-Pokal thanks to a 5-4 win on penalties after Wednesday's clash finished 1-1 following extra time at Red Bull Arena.
There was plenty of drama during the 120 minutes as referee Felix Zwayer changed his mind in awarding Leipzig a first-half penalty before pointing to the spot in the second period – Emil Forsberg converting – having sent off Naby Keita for two yellow cards.
Thiago Alcantara equalised five minutes later to force extra time but penalties were needed and Bayern goalkeeper Sven Ulreich – filling in for injured number one Manuel Neuer – proved to be the hero after denying Timo Werner.
Arsenal owner Kroenke going nowhere, no regrets on Wenger
Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke insists he has no intention of selling his stake in the club.
Kroenke and his son Josh will face Arsenal's annual general meeting on Thursday after a turbulent year at Emirates Stadium, during which long-serving manager Arsene Wenger was granted a two-year contract extension despite significant fan protests against his reign.
Kroenke Sr will face dissent at the AGM, with the Arsenal Supporters' Trust set to vote against the re-appointments of chairman Sir Chips Keswick and Josh Kroenke in a bid to show "significant corporate governance change is needed", but the 70-year-old told the Telegraph his family's 67 per cent shareholding is not on the table.
"Just go look at our history," said Kroenke Sr. "We get into these things to try to grow them .
"You don't see us selling things. You just don't. We are committed long term."
Kroenke and his son Josh will face Arsenal's annual general meeting on Thursday after a turbulent year at Emirates Stadium, during which long-serving manager Arsene Wenger was granted a two-year contract extension despite significant fan protests against his reign.
Kroenke Sr will face dissent at the AGM, with the Arsenal Supporters' Trust set to vote against the re-appointments of chairman Sir Chips Keswick and Josh Kroenke in a bid to show "significant corporate governance change is needed", but the 70-year-old told the Telegraph his family's 67 per cent shareholding is not on the table.
"Just go look at our history," said Kroenke Sr. "We get into these things to try to grow them .
"You don't see us selling things. You just don't. We are committed long term."