Liverpool visit Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League on Sunday, aiming to bounce back from their first defeat of the campaign. Kenny Dalglish’s team made a solid start to the new season, as an opening-round draw against Sunderland was followed by victories over Arsenal and Bolton. But they went down 1-0 at Stoke City last week, with Jonathan Walters’ 21st-minute penalty the difference between the teams. Liverpool enjoyed more…
Table-toppers Manchester City visit Tottenham aiming to maintain their perfect start to the English Premier League season. Roberto Mancini’s men have shown they are a serious threat to United with consecutive wins, netting seven times in two games. City’s attacking play has been exceptional with new signing Sergio Aguero, in-form forward Edin Dzeko and playmaker David Silva all scoring twice in as many outings. Silva has been the centre of…
Chelsea’s spending in the transfer window may not be limited to the imminent arrival of David Luiz from Benfica, with the club considering strengthening in other areas if they receive encouragement that long-standing targets have become available. Negotiations between the Premier League champions and the Benfica president, Luís Filipe Vieira, continued today with sources in Portugal suggesting the make-up of the proposed deal was still under discussion. Chelsea had hoped…
Everton have accepted a bid from Tottenham for want-away midfielder Steven Pienaar. It come just hours after the Toffees said they would not allow the South African’s representatives to talk to Spurs as their bid of £2million plus £1m based on performances had fallen short of Chelsea’s offer of £3 million up front. But Spurs soon matched the Blues’ bid, and with the 28-year-old having already agreed terms with the…