SOUTHEND UNITED 3, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0. It was a game that didn’t follow the expected script as relegation-threatened Oldham Athletic crashed to what could turn out to be a costly defeat top-six side Southend United. When the Shrimpers had Ryan Leonard sent off with the game goalless 20 minutes from time, it looked as though […]
No home comfort as poor Old Trafford form threatens Manchester United’s hopes of a top four finish
MAN UTD 0, WEST BROM 0 The 19 points Manchester United have dropped at Old Trafford will probably cost them a top-four finish and route into the Champions League. The Reds were held at home for an eighth time this campaign as West Brom left with a share of the spoils – Manchester City remain […]
Job done says Gareth Southgate as England labour to victory against Lithuania in World Cup qualifier
ENGLAND 2, LITHUANIA 0 England expected more, though their win against Lithuania extended their lead at the top of their World Cup qualifying group to five points. A place in Russia looks nailed on, though it was a pretty ordinary display from England that lacked sparkle and panache. After the spirited showing against Germany in […]
Oldham Athletic prove they can cut it against the best holding leaders Sheffield United
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 1, SHEFF UTD 1 Oldham Athletic proved they can cut it with the best as they held Sky Bet League One leaders Sheffield United to a draw at SportsDirect.com Park. And it was another valuable point in their battle to stave off the threat of relegation as it extended the unbeaten run to […]
Manchester City shake off Champions League blues with battling draw against Liverpool at the Etihad to stay third in the table
MAN CITY 1 LIVERPOOL 1 The late substitutions demonstrated that the usually attack minded Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp were content to settle for a draw after a pulsating Premier League fixture between top-four teams Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad. Guardiola sacrificed the skilful Leroy Sane for defensive midfielder Fernando Reges while Klopp […]