http://gty.im/465227410 A first half strike from David Silva and a second half goal from James Milner saw Manchester City beat Leicester City 2-0 on Wednesday evening. The home side began the game well with January signing Wilfried Bony coming close with a header, however, Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso was on the line to keep his side in the game. Moments later and Spanish winger Jesus Navas would test Mark Schwarzer with a rasping effort from the right hand side but the former Chelsea keeper was equal to his effort. Yaya Toure was next to test Leicester’s resolve but Nigel Pearson’s…
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http://gty.im/464738010 West Ham United defender Winston Reid has signed a new and improved six-year deal at Upton Park. The central defender had been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal as Gunners boss Arsene Wenger continues his search for extra defensive cover, whilst North Londonrivals Tottenham Hotspur have also shown interest. Reid had been long in talks with West Ham over a new contract as his current deal is due to expire at the end of the season. Reports in English press had claimed that the central defender was reluctant to sign a new deal at Upton Park and force…
http://gty.im/465226344 Manchester United defender Jonny Evans and Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse were involved in a controversial clash at St James Park this evening, when both players appeared to spit at each other. The incident occurred just before the half time interval during the Premier League clash, with both players initially involved after Evans had tackled the Senegalese striker. Cisse then appeared to kick out at the United defender, sparking a reaction which saw Evans spit in his direction. The Newcastle goalscorer then spits back, with the referee getting involved soon after to award a free-kick to the home side.…
http://gty.im/464751402 Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis has been stretchered off the pitch against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane this evening. The French striker has been taken to hospital for tests after collapsing during the Wednesday night Premier League clash. It is understood that the former Lyon forward is in a stable condition and is responsive, having left pitch side with his eyes open, wearing an oxygen mask. Gomis has a history of fainting during his time with Lyon, and reportedly collapsed during a training session with the French national side in 2009. Swansea later confirmed that the striker had recovered and…
http://gty.im/464760070 Louis van Gaal made the decision not to sign Radamel Falcao following the FA Cup win over Preston North End. The Colombian striker has failed to adapt to life in the Premier League after joining United last summer on a one-year loan from Ligue 1 side Monaco. Having scored goals in Portugal, Spain and France during his career, the former Atletico Madrid striker was tipped to secure a permanent move to Old Trafford this coming summer, with a £43m clause included in his loan deal. However, the 29-year-old will now return to Monaco, according to L’Equipe. Van Gaal has…
With reports surfacing about several youngsters set to leave Manchester United this summer, we compiled a list of players who left the club and went on to further their playing careers. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=”4″]
http://gty.im/464857882 Manchester City fans have voted against starting Vincent Kompany for the midweek clash with Leicester City, according to Manchester Evening News. Pressure is growing heavy on Man City after two defeats in the space of seven days saw them look unlikely to move past Barcelona in the Champions League and slip five points behind league leaders Chelsea. Captain Kompany has been one of the club’s most consistent performers in recent seasons, having guided them to two Premier League titles. But, fans of the club have seemingly become upset with his recent displays, voting in a recent poll by the…
http://gty.im/462650672 Former Liverpool winger Suso is desperate to be a star at AC Milan and wants to become an important player at the club. The 21-year-old joined Milan in the January transfer window, having failed to make enough of an impact at Anfield, but he is yet to make his senior debut for the club. Having struggled to force his way into Filippo Inzaghi’s side thus far, the Spaniard is keen to become a key player at San Siro. “I would like to become a key player for this team, my main ambition is to be successful with Milan,” Suso…
http://gty.im/463007012 Barcelona captain Xavi Hernandez has agreed a deal to sign for MLS side New York City FC, according to various reports in Spain. The Spanish midfielder has been a less than regular figure in Luis Enrique’s side this season, having lost his place to Ivan Rakitic and Rafinha, whom has shared the role in midfield. Linked with a summer exit, it was almost certain that he would not join another European club after citing his desire never to face the Catalan club. And, reports now understand that he has agreed a deal to sign for New York City, the…
http://gty.im/464891246 Former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez has said he will return to the club soon, according to his agent. The Spaniard is out of a contract this summer and will depart Italian side Napoli and his agent, Jose Alberti has claimed that his sights are set on a return to Merseyside. Benitez spent six years at Anfield, guiding them to four trophies, including the Champions League in 2005. Reports across English and Italian press have linked the former Valencia and Chelsea boss with a move back to the Premier League with him linked to the vacant Newcastle United job. He…