The point at the Emirates was enough to keep the Teessiders out of the Premier League relegation zone, although Boro are now without a win in their last seven league games
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The point at the Emirates was enough to keep the Teessiders out of the Premier League relegation zone, although Boro are now without a win in their last seven league games
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.
Barcelona’s defensive problems have increased with Jeremy Mathieu ruled out for three weeks because of a calf injury.
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.
Arsene Wenger said Arsenal’s EFL Cup progress at the expense of Reading ensures all of his squad will get an opportunity to play this season.
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.
Jurgen Klopp insists there is much more to come from his Liverpool side even though they are currently third in the Premier League table.
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.
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he always respects the opposition, beginning with West Ham on Wednesday night.
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.