Jurgen Klopp hailed his Liverpool side’s ‘very positive’ display as they defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals.
Klopp positive after cup progress
Fixtures & Results
Fixtures & Results
Mathieu adds to Barca injury woes
Barcelona’s defensive problems have increased with Jeremy Mathieu ruled out for three weeks because of a calf injury.
Montella shrugs off defeat
AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella is refusing to panic in the wake of the Rossoneri’s 3-0 defeat to Genoa.
Milan had been praised to the hilt recently following their excellent start to the campaign, but their good run came to a halt in dramatic circumstances at Genoa.
Rooney handed England assurances
Wayne Rooney has been assured of his England place by interim boss Gareth Southgate regardless of whether he is playing for Manchester United.
The 31-year-old is in danger of becoming a fringe player under United boss Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford having been named as a substitute for three successive Premier League matches before he missed Sunday’s 4-0 drubbing at Chelsea because of injury.
Klopp: We need to get better
Jurgen Klopp insists there is much more to come from his Liverpool side even though they are currently third in the Premier League table.
Benitez set to ring the changes
Rafa Benitez is set to rest several players when Newcastle United take on Championship rivals Preston North End in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Guardiola: Aguero a special player
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Sergio Aguero is a special player and he hopes the striker will stay at the club for a long time.
The Argentine’s future had been cast in doubt after he was left out of City’s 4-0 defeat at Barcelona in the Champions League.
More injury woe for Snodgrass
The Scotland international sustained an ankle problem during Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat to Stoke City. That loss left the Tigers at 4/9to be relegated this season while they are 9/1 to beat Bristol City 1-0.
Teammates right behind Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo has received the backing of his Real Madrid teammates – including Gareth Bale – amid his mini goal drought.The Portuguese superstar failed to score in Sunday’s 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao that sent Real Madrid to the top of La Liga.
Southampton vs Sunderland
Southampton vs Sunderland
England – League Cup, Round of 16
Date: Wednesday, 26th October 2016
Kick-Off at 19:45 UK
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton.