One of the most intriguing clashes of the Premier League weekend is between London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. To celebrate this classic top flight derby, Football Express News have compiled a team combined with previous Tottenham and West Ham players. [tribulant_slideshow gallery_id=”3″]
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http://gty.im/464039590 Robin van Persie has left the Liberty Stadium on crutches this afternoon after picking up another injury in Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat to Swansea City. The 31-year-old Dutch striker has scored 10 times this season but missed United’s 3-1 win over Preston North End in the FA Cup on Monday night through an injury problem. Van Persie has had an indifferent season but Van Gaal was keen to have a fully fit squad available for the season run in, which he hopes will see United qualify for Champions League football. The Dutch striker completed the full 90 minutes in…
http://gty.im/464029870 Arsene Wenger has praised his side’s team for their fighting performance against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Arsenal jumped ahead of Manchester United into third place after goals from Santi Cazorla and Olivier Giroud saw them beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. And, boss Wenger has credited his side for their efforts in securing the three points. “It was about fighting for the win,” the 65-year-old told BBC Sport. “Crystal Palace made it a really tough game and we had to dig deep on a difficult pitch against a good team so I’m very happy with the win. “Palace…
http://gty.im/464035836 Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has claimed that the Colombian will sign for one of the world’s best clubs if he leaves Manchester United this summer. The former Atletico Madrid striker joined United from Monaco on a season-long loan last summer and came with a buying option in the deal, however, boss Louis van Gaal is yet to decide on his future after seeing the Colombian fail to produce good form. However, his agent, Vasilyev has talked up the ability of the 29-year-old and claimed that he will move to a ‘great club’ in the summer. Vasilyev told BBC Sport: “I’m not worried…
http://gty.im/463951920 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal turned down the chance to make force through a lucrative return for Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer. The 30-year-old has been linked with a return to Old Trafford this season after various on and off field problems. Madrid president Florentino Perez is said to be keen on selling the Portuguese forward in the summer to make a number of further signings which the Spaniard hopes will give his side a prosperous future. United are favourites to sign the former Sporting Lisbon winger, but reports in Spanish press claim the Old Trafford side failed…
http://gty.im/463969856 Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has revealed that the midfielder will cost £75m this coming summer. The 21-year-old French international has been in superb form for the Italian side since joining from Manchester United two years ago and has helped them maintain their grip on the title. However, constant links to Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid and even a return to Manchester United have seen him edge closer to a summer exit. And, his agent, Mino Raiola, has told interested teams that they will have to pay his asking price of £75m. “If Real Madrid want him then they should…
http://gty.im/464036710 Arsenal produced a fairly solid performance to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday afternoon and move into third place. The visitors took the lead after just eight minutes on the clock when Danny Welbeck was fouled in the area by Pape Souare, leaving Santi Cazorla to slot the resulting penalty into the box. The home side managed to respond when Dwight Gayle broke down the wing to cross for Fraizer Campbell, who almost headed Alan Pardew’s side on level terms. However, Arsene Wenger’s side went ahead again as Olivier Giroud was found by Alexis Sanchez and he finished well…
http://gty.im/464035866 Burnley stunned Stamford Bridge as Ben Mee struck late to secure a point for Sean Dyche’s side on Saturday afternoon. Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea took a 1-0 lead through Branislav Ivanovic, who was played in by Eden Hazard on the 14th minute mark. Hazard was looking in the mood as he tried to seal a second goal just a minute later but Brazilian midfielder Oscar was unable to convert from close range. Ivanovic would again come close on the half hour mark but he was denied by an outstretched hand from midfielder Michael Kightly, however, Chelsea’s appeals for a penalty…
http://gty.im/463745828 Paris Saint Germain boss Laurent Blanc believes his side ‘crushed’ Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 match on Tuesday evening. The Ligue 1 side fell behind to Branislav Ivanovic’s header on Tuesday night but came back fighting strong to level the tie through Edinson Cavani. The home side had plenty of chances to score again but were denied by Thibaut Courtois, however, Blanc believes his side dominated the game. “We were better than Chelsea in all areas on Tuesday, so I am disappointed with the final score,” the coach told reporters on Friday. “I’m not…
http://gty.im/463875182 John Barnes has issued a warning to Raheem Sterling that he may ‘get lost in the game’ if he gets tempted to join either Barcelona or Real Madrid. Sterling has been in superb form this season for the Merseyside club, scoring three goals in his last seven appearances. The England international has been in negotiations over a new contract at Anfield since the turn of the year, whilst talk of interest from a number of top European clubs has also been made known. However, former midfielder Barnes believes that he should remain at the club and not be tempted…