LIVERPOOL 0, MAN UNITED 0 Jose Mourinho pulled off yet another tactical masterclass in Manchester United’s goalless draw at Liverpool. After an uninspiring start to the season by United, the heat was on Mourinho for the eagerly-awaited meeting at Anfield. And though it was not a meeting for the purveyors of fine football, it was […]
Zac Clough’s double earns Bolton Wanderers derby victory against Oldham Athletic
BOLTON WANDERERS 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 Oldham Athletic’s first-ever visit to the Macron Stadium was a losing one as defeat to Bolton Wanderers left them entrenched in Sky Bet League One’s relegation places. The return of the early-awaited derby – they last met in the league in 1995/96 at their former Burnden Park home – […]
Manchester City are held at home by Everton in the battle of former Barcelona team mates Pep Guardiola and Ronald Koeman
MAN CITY 1, EVERTON 1 Ronald Koeman was the happier in the battle of the former Barcelona team mates as Everton drew at Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. In an enthralling first ever managerial contest involving two of legend Johann Cryuff’s disciples, Koeman managed to stifle City who endured a frustrating afternoon. And after the draw […]
Kieran Gibbs receives England call up to replace injured Ryan Bertrad
Arsenal’s Kieran Gibbs has been called into the England squad for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Slovenia. Gibbs replaces Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand, a former Oldham Athletic loanee, who limped out of Saturday’s win against Malta with a hamstring strain.
Oldham Athletic climb off bottom spot after win at Gillingham
GILLINGHAM 1, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2 Struggling Oldham Athletic’s fortunes have taken an upward turn following back-to-back away wins in the space of four days. The midweek victory at Fleetwood Town in the Checkatrade Trophy was followed by a success at Gillingham in Sky Bet League One. And the triumph at Priestfield was achieved the hard […]