Erik ten Hag pleaded with fans to stay patient after misfiring Manchester United yet again blew a late lead against relegation-threatened Burnley at a disgruntled Old Trafford on Saturday. Brazilian winger Antony put United ahead in the 79th minute, but substitute Zeki Amdouni scored from the spot eight minutes later after being fouled by Andre Onana. United, in sixth place in the Premier League, are scrapping for Europa League qualification after dropping out of the race for Champions League places. Ten Hag, who won the League Cup last year in his first season with the club, said he was “sorry for everyone.” “I am very impatient but there we need patience and fans they need patience. We built here a team, and they need experience,” he said. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2024 07:24 AM IST | Manchester | AFPBukayo Saka said Arsenal had learned lessons from last season’s Premier League collapse as they held off a stirring Tottenham fightback to beat their bitter London rivals 3-2 on Sunday. The league leaders were in cruise control at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at half-time after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s own goal was followed by goals for Saka and Kai Havertz. But Spurs produced a stirring second-half response, given a helping hand by Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, who chipped straight to Cristian Romero in the 64th minute. Son Heung-min made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 87th minute but Arsenal held on despite a nervy final few moments. ‘Last 20 minutes wasn’t nice’ “The last 20 minutes wasn’t nice, but it was worth it,” England forward Saka told Sky Sports. “We know it is a big derby and they don’t want to lose 0-3 at home. Momentum shifted their way, but I am proud of the boys—we managed to get the three points. We needed to be calm and everything was frantic. We showed our level heads at the end and I am proud of everyone, it was a nice moment —we know what it means to the fans,” he said. Saka said Arsenal, who led the way for most of last season before faltering badly in the final weeks, had toughened up. “We showed that today,” he said. “Maybe last season that could have ended in a draw and we showed we have the experience.” The victory lifts Mikel Arteta’s to 80 points with three games to play. Manchester City, aiming for an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title, are four points behind Arsenal but have two games in hand. Bournemouth beat Brighton In Sunday’s other early kick-off, Bournemouth beat Brighton 3-0 through goals from Marcos Senesi, Enes Unai and Justin Kluivert. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
29 April,2024 07:22 AM IST | London | AFPMumbai City FC head coach Petr Kratky has encouraged his team to optimise their home advantage in Monday’s decisive Indian Super League semi-final second leg against FC Goa at the Mumbai Football Arena. The Islanders produced a late comeback to win the opening leg of their last-four clash against the Gaurs 3-2 at the Fatorda Stadium last week. Trailing by 0-2 until the 90th minute, a brace by Lallianzuala Chhangte and a solitary strike by Vikram Partap Singh in added time saw the ISL 2022-23 champions win bragging rights against Manolo Marquez’s men with a one goal advantage. Also Read: A tale of two loyalties However, despite Mumbai City and needing only a draw, Kratky wants his s boys to avoid basking in their glory from Goa and look to win and make it to the summit clash. “We know it’ll be a difficult game against a quality opposition. For me, the game starts 0-0 again. Whatever happened in the previous leg doesn’t matter. Whoever wins this one goes through to the final, and we have to go for a win. We have to use our power and score goals,” Kratky said in the pre-match press conference on Sunday. Kratky praised incumbent ISL Golden Ball-winner Chhangte, who inspired their breath-taking turnaround with two timely strikes. Chhangte took time to find his footing earlier in the campaign, but picked up form recently to sizzle for the Islanders. He has nine goals from 23 appearances. “Chhangte is one of the best players in India, doing what he needs to do, which is working hard, and scoring goals. He has managed to bounce back from the start of the season and has been scoring goals and contributing to the cause of the team. He deserves all the recognition he’s getting at the moment,” Kratky said.
29 April,2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Tarkesh JhaTurkish teenager Arda Guler’s strike helped Real Madrid close in on the Spanish title with a 1-0 win at Real Sociedad on Friday, moving 14 points clear at the top of La Liga. Also Read: Reds reach agreement for Slot to become new manager After last weekend’s Clasico win over second place Barcelona it appears a formality for Madrid to take the title back from their arch-rivals, and Guler helped them move one step closer. The playmaker, 19, has endured an injury-hit season but on his first league start snatched a heavily rotated Madrid side a tight victory at the Reale Arena. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti rested virtually his entire first choice team with Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final visit to face Bayern Munich in mind. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2024 07:42 AM IST | San Sebastian (Spain) | AFPLiverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, has now been agreed. The BBC claimed that the deal is worth up to £9.4 million (approx Rs 99 cr). Also Read: ‘Not in a mood to talk’ Slot had said Thursday that he was “confident” of landing the Anfield job. “I would like to go to Liverpool. Now I’m waiting to see whether the clubs reach an agreement. I’m very confident in that,” he told reporters. Slot moved to Feyenoord in 2021 after impressing in his first managerial role at AZ Alkmaar. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | London | AFPJurgen Klopp said he was “not in the mood” to discuss Liverpool’s Premier League title chances after a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday effectively snuffed out their hopes. Just weeks ago Liverpool were on course for a quadruple of trophies but Klopp’s final season at Anfield is fizzling out. The latest blow came at the London Stadium, where the visitors realistically had to win to have any chance of staying in the hunt alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. Antonio scores equalizer A goal from Andy Robertson and an own goal from West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola put Liverpool 2-1 in front, but Michail Antonio powered a header past Allison Becker to pull David Moyes’s side level. Also Read: Bangladesh Women Eye Strong start against India The single point leaves Liverpool third in the table on 75 points, one behind defending champions City, who have two games in hand. Leaders Arsenal are two points clear of Liverpool, with a game in hand. Klopp, whose side were dumped out of the FA Cup and Europa League at the quarter-final stage, brushed aside questions about the title race in the aftermath of the disappointing draw. “I’m not in the mood to talk about that to be honest or look at that at all,” he told TNT Sports. “We had to win here, we knew that, and we didn’t, and now we have a little bit more time between now and the next game. We try to get the boys ready again and we will go again.” Leicester earn promotion Meanwhile, Leicester City were promoted to EPL after rivals Leeds crashed to a shock 0-4 defeat at Queens Park Rangers. The result leaves Leicester top of the Championship with 94 points with two games to play. Klopp, Salah involved in spat Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and star forward Mohamed Salah were involved in a touchline confrontation during the team’s 2-2 draw with West Ham on Saturday. Substitute Salah was preparing to come on in the 82nd minute when Klopp went over to speak to the Egypt winger. Salah answered back with his arms outstretched. Darwin Nunez, who was also about to enter as a sub, got in between Salah and Klopp and pushed away his teammate. “No, we already spoke in the dressing room. For me, that’s done,” said Klopp. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
28 April,2024 07:38 AM IST | London | AFPLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has told Arne Slot he will be getting the “best job in the world” if the Feyenoord boss succeeds the German at Anfield. Klopp will step down at the end of this season and Slot is the leading contender to replace him after Liverpool opened talks with his Dutch club this week. Also Read: Deepika beats Korean Hunyoung to enter semis Speaking prior to Feyenoord’s win at Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday, Slot said he had “every confidence” Liverpool would strike a deal and admitted he was keen to take over from Klopp. The highly rated 45-year-old, who has previously been linked with Tottenham and Leeds, took Feyenoord to the Dutch title in 2022/23 and won the Dutch Cup earlier this month. Liverpool’s Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk this week said Slot’s attacking philosophy could be a good fit at Anfield. Klopp also offered a positive review of Slot’s qualities, while emphasising the appeal to any manager of taking the reins at Liverpool. “I like the way his team plays football. If he is the one, I like that he wants it,” Klopp told reporters on Friday. “I don’t know him, but some people who know him say he’s a good guy. I like that a lot. So good coach, good guy. Looking forward for the club, if he is the solution, if he is the man, I’m more than happy. It’s the best job in the world, best club in the world. Great job, great team, fantastic people.” This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 April,2024 08:00 AM IST | London | AFPThe Supreme Court on Friday issued a showcause notice to Kalyan Chaubey asking why he should not be relieved from the post of president of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the joint secretary of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Also Read: Red Bull’s Newey to quit over Horner controversy This move comes amidst allegations of Chaubey’s alleged defiance of court orders and lack of cooperation in ongoing legal proceedings. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 April,2024 07:50 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIPhil Foden is relishing “six more finals” after helping keep Manchester City in control of the Premier League title race by reaching the landmark of 50 top-flight goals. The England midfielder hit his half-century with the first of his two strikes in Thursday’s 4-0 hammering of Brighton, which lifted City into second spot, one point behind leaders Arsenal with a game in hand. Also Read: Clinical NZ outclass Pakistan to win fourth T20I by four runs Quest to be champs Pep Guardiola’s side continue their quest to become champions for an unprecedented fourth consecutive season at relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday and then face Wolves, Fulham, Tottenham and West Ham before a second successive FA Cup final against Manchester United. “It’s a great milestone to reach,” Foden told City’s website. “I’m really delighted at the moment with the position I’m playing and I keep finding the back of the net for the team. I want to keep trying to do that because when I find the net we seem to go and win games. I’m delighted with the way I’m playing and there are six matches left, so six more finals to go and I just want to keep trying to help the team.” Foden fired home a deflected free-kick to add to Kevin De Bruyne’s fine diving header at Brighton and then produced a clinical first-time finish before Julian Alvarez completed the scoring in the second period. The 23-year-old feels City’s past achievements will help calm nerves in a tense run-in. “I wouldn’t say it’s an advantage but I feel it makes us a lot calmer,” he said. “We’ve done it before, we have all the experience in the world. I think that’s a little bit of a positive that we don’t really feel the nerves.” Haaland doubtful Foden now has 24 goals for the season in all competitions. Top scorer Erling Haaland is a doubt for the weekend visit to the City Ground after missing his side’s past two games due to a muscle issue. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
27 April,2024 07:30 AM IST | London | AFPParis Saint-Germain will have to wait at least a few more days to try to clinch the French league title. Kylian Mbappe scored twice and provided an assist in a 4-1 win over Lorient on Wednesday, but there were no celebrations because second-place Monaco beat Lille 1-0 later in the evening. Also Read: Xavi to remain Barca coach The lead atop the standings is 11 points with four games remaining. Defending champion PSG can clinch its record-extending 12th French league title at home on Saturday against Le Havre. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 April,2024 07:45 AM IST | France | AP | PTIXavi Hernandez said on Thursday he has decided to stay on as Barcelona coach for a “cocktail of reasons”, including support from key figures at the club and supporters. Also Read: ‘I can only apologise’ “It was a not a simple decision, in January I said [I would leave] because I thought it was best for the club,” Xavi told a news conference. “I am full of hope, these three months have made me change, the players believe in it, and wise people are willing to rectify, here I am,” he added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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