Tag: League Cup
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Sterling confident of League Cup final place
Raheem Sterling is confident Liverpool can reach the League Cup final following Tuesday’s 1-1 first-leg draw with Chelsea at Anfield. Eden Hazard gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot, before Liverpool rallied back to level through the lively Sterling. Whilst, Chelsea seem favourites heading back to Stamford Bridge, the England international is confident…
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Rodgers hails ‘big performing’ Liverpool
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has hailed his side after they held Chelsea in the League Cup on Tuesday evening. Raheem Sterling scored a second half equaliser to level the first of their two-legged tie with Jose Mourinho’s side and Rodgers has heaped heavy praise on his side for their performance against the Premier League leaders.…
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Mourinho left frustrated with Liverpool draw
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been left frustrated by his side’s performance against Liverpool on Tuesday evening. The Portuguese tactician was left bemused as to his players’ performance which saw Raheem Sterling level the game following Eden Hazard’s early penalty. “It’s a draw. I am not sad as a defeat, not as happy as a…
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Liverpool fight back to draw with Chelsea in League Cup
Liverpool came from behind to hold Chelsea in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday evening. The home side started the semi-final tie in good form, seeing captain Steven Gerrard come close in the early minutes, only to be denied by Thibaut Courtois, who would further go on to make a number…
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Kagawa makes Dortmund return
Manchester United attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa has completed a £6.4m move back to his former club Borussia Dortmund, with the Bundesliga side having made the announcement of the two-year deal official this afternoon. The 25-year-old Japan international joined the Red Devils in 2012 under former coach Sir Alex Ferguson. Although he appeared to find his…
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Van Gaal discusses 4-0 defeat to MK Dons
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has urged the club’s fans to believe in the players after a shock 4-0 defeat to MK Dons in the League Cup on Tuesday night. The Red Devils have started the new season in poor style, losing to Swansea City on the Premier League’s opening day and drawing with…
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Chelsea Blog: Lay Off Frankie!
Former Chelsea favourite Frank Lampard has raised more then a few eyebrows after it was announced last week that the Blues legend and former vice captain will be wearing Manchester City blue during a six month loan spell from New York City FC for whom he has recently signed. After making 429 appearances for…
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West Ham chairman explains Allardyce Twitter gaffe
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold claims he “accidentally” endorsed a supporter’s tweet calling for the dismissal of manager Sam Allardyce. The veteran entrepreneur took to social media site Twitter to clarify his stance after his decision to ‘favourite’ the Hammers fan’s message was highlighted online and soon went viral. When one of his followers…
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Chelsea legend Drogba hours away from signing deal
Chelsea icon Didier Drogba is likely to announce his emotional return to Stamford Bridge by tonight, Football Express News understands. A source close to the club told FEN the eagerly-anticipated deal is close to completion and the veteran striker is expected to make a decision in the next two hours. He will then announce his…
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Sunderland boss speaks out on Liverpool deal
Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet is still confident of landing Liverpool striker Fabio Borini despite seeing the Italian jet out with the rest of the Reds squad to the USA for a pre-season tour. The Black Cats hope to secure his services in a £14million raid and are waiting for answers from both the Merseyside…
