Sunday 28 December 2014

DIVING DEBATE

 

Jose Mourinho claims there is a "clear campaign" against Chelsea and labelled the booking handed out to Cesc Fabregas for a supposed dive against Southampton a "scandal".

TOP THREE ALL DRAW

 


A review of Sunday's action in the Barclays Premier League.

TORRES STAYS AT AC MILAN

Fernando Torres: Will make his move to AC Milan a permanent one 


Fernando Torres' Chelsea career is officially over after the Premier League leaders announced he is to make his loan move to AC Milan permanent next month

LLORIS SHINES IN STALMATE

Hugo Lloris denies Robin van Persie at White Hart Lane 

 A review of Sunday's action so far in the Barclays Premier League, as Spurs and Man United play out a goalless draw.

PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES, PREVIEWS, STATS, PREDICTION

Simon Mignolet: Will come back into the Liverpool team 

Team news, statistics and our verdicts ahead of the Barclays Premier League action on Sunday and Monday.

Friday 26 December 2014

VAN GAAL : RANTS POINTLESS

Louis van Gaal: Shouting at players from touchline pointless 

Louis van Gaal believes other Barclays Premier League managers are wasting their time by shouting and bawling at their players from the touchline.

CHELSEA CRUISE

Chelsea's Diego Costa scores his side's second goal 


A review of the Boxing Day action in the Barclays Premier League, starting with Chelsea's 2-0 win over West Ham.

Wednesday 24 December 2014

HAPPY ROONEY

Wayne Rooney: Will enjoy having Christmas Day off 


Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed manager Louis van Gaal's decision to give his players Christmas Day off.

WENGER : TIME TO CLIMB UP

Arsene Wenger: Looking up the table this Christmas 

Arsene Wenger has urged his Arsenal team to use their Christmas fixtures to prove they are in a false position in the Premier League.

Sunday 21 December 2014

PREVIEW, STATS, PREDICTIONS OF SUNDAYS PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHES

Alexis Sanchez has been fantastic for Arsenal since his arrival

Alexis Sanchez is our man to watch when Arsenal face Liverpool on Super Sunday in the Barclays Premier League.

Saturday 20 December 2014

MAN CITY LEVEL WITH CHELSEA

David Silva scores Manchester City's second goal against Palace
David Silva struck twice as Manchester Citymade light of their absence of strikers to brush troubled Crystal Palace aside 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.

PREMIER LEAGUE PREVIEWS, STATS,PREDICTION

Diafra Sakho: Can help West Ham to another home win

SOCCERSNIPERS BRINGS YOU WEEKEND`S PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH PREVIEWS,STATS, PREDICTIONS AND EXPLICIT ANALYSIS

Thursday 18 December 2014

WALCOT COULD MAKE ANFIELD TRIP

Theo Walcott: Close to match fitness

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could make a long-awaited return to action at Liverpool on Sunday.

BALOTELLI BANNED

Mario Balotelli: One-match ban for Liverpool striker

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been handed a one-match ban by the Football Association following his controversial post on social media.

Wednesday 17 December 2014

UNITED WE STAND

Marc McNulty celebrates scoring the only goal against Southampton

Sheffield United continue to be gripped by cup fever after they claimed a second Premier League scalp of the season to book a Capital One Cup semi-final spot after beating hapless Southampton.

CHELSEA BEAT DERBY

Filipe Luis curls home Chelsea's second with a majestic free-kick

Filipe Luis' stunner helped Chelsea clinch a routine 3-1 win over 10-man Derby and move into the Capital One Cup semi final.

Tuesday 16 December 2014

EVERTON BEAT QPR

Ross Barkley celebrates his opener

Everton ended a run of four games without a win by claiming a 3-1 victory as QPR endured another miserable away day.

MAN CITY DRAWN AGAINST BARCELONA

Manchester City will face Lionel Messi and co. again in the last-16

Manchester City's tough luck in the Champions League draw continued with a second successive last-16 tie against Spanish giants Barcelona.

Monday 15 December 2014

SUPER UNITED

James Wilson, Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie enjoy Manchester United's win

Liverpool handed Manchester United an easy 3-0 victory thanks to some shoddy defending at Old Trafford.

Saturday 13 December 2014

BARCELONA SLIP AGAIN

Frustration for Luis Suarez

A review of the weekend's action so far in the Spanish Primera Division.

SUNDAY`S PREMIERSHIP PREVIEWS, STATISTICS AND PREDICTIONS


Super Sunday features one of the classic fixtures in the Barclays Premier League as Manchester United host Liverpool - our team preview the action.

CARRICK : UNITED CAN WIN THE LEAGUE

Michael Carrick pictured with Daley Blind

Michael Carrick insists Manchester United can win the Barclays Premier League this season.

CHELSEA BACK TO WINNING WAYS

Eden Hazard celebrates after opening the scoring at Stamford Bridge

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League as Chelsea returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Hull.

Friday 12 December 2014

KOEMAN : SCHNEIDERLIN STAYS

Morgan Schneiderlin: Still linked with Southampton exit

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has declared "we will sell nobody in January" as he battles to keep hold of prize asset Morgan Schneiderlin.

PREMIERSHIP REVIEW, STATISTICS,PREDICTIONS

Joe Hart: Happy to end his career at City
SOCCERSNIPERS BRINGS YOU THIS WEEKENDS PREMIERSHIP MATCHES

Wednesday 10 December 2014

RAMSEY READY FOR EUROPE

Aaron Ramsey: Scored a screamer in Istanbul

Aaron Ramsey feels Arsenal should not fear anybody in the last 16 of the Champions League after his "best goal" helped silence the critics as the Gunners won 4-1 at Galatasaray.

ARSENAL WIN AT ISTANBUL

Aaron Ramsey: Scored two goals in Arsenal's victory

Arsenal produced the perfect response to silence their critics with a 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray in Istanbul, where Aaron Ramsey scored one of the goals of the season.

LIVERPOOL OUT OF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard looks dejected after his team miss out on the next round

Ten-man Liverpool were masters of their own downfall as they exited the Champions League after coming up short in their must-win encounter at home to Basle.

Tuesday 9 December 2014

WENGER: JUDGE ME IN MAY

Arsene Wenger: Named his Arsenal team on Monday night

Manager Arsene Wenger has called on everyone to judge Arsenal at the end of the season - not just when emotions are running high in the disappointment of defeat.

FANTASTIC VAN

Van Persie turns home Wayne Rooney's deep free-kick at the back post to make it 2-1

Robin van Persie's brace handed Manchester United a 2-1 victory at Southampton and gave Louis van Gaal first Premier League blood in his 10-year feud with Ronald Koeman.

Monday 8 December 2014

AGUERO OUT FOR FOUR WEEKS

Sergio Aguero: Limped off against Everton

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is reportedly facing a minimum of four weeks out due to the knee injury he suffered on Saturday.

Saturday 6 December 2014

NEWCASTLE END CHELSEA RUN

Papiss Cisse opens the scoring for Newcastle

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League, as Newcastle bring Chelsea's unbeaten start to an end.

Friday 5 December 2014

DORTMUND OUT OF BOTTOM THREE

Tussle: Sven Bender (l) and  Sebastian Rudy vie for the ball

Borussia Dortmund moved out of the Bundesliga's bottom three as Ilkay Gundogan's first goal since April 2013 earned a 1-0 win at home to Hoffenheim and lifted the pressure on boss Jurgen Klopp.

MOURINHO READY FOR NEWCASTLE

Mourinho: Goes for a first league win on Tyneside on Saturday

Jose Mourinho believes Newcastle reserve the "game of their lives" for his Chelsea side, but "look like they are playing friendlies" against other Barclays Premier League rivals.

WENGER CONFIDENT ON BRITANNIA TRIP

Arsene Wenger: Expects a tough encounter against Stoke

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident his side can cope with whatever awaits them at Stoke, but could do without "exaggerated" pre-match comments aimed at turning up the heat.

Wednesday 3 December 2014

RODRIGUEZ BRACE

James Rodriguez: Scored twice for Real Madrid

A review of Tuesday's action in the Copa del Rey as Real Madrid recorded a 5-0 victory over UE Cornella.

RED REVIVAL

Marouane Fellaini: Opened the scoring for Manchester United

A review of Tuesday night's action in the Barclays Premier League as there were wins for Liverpool, Manchester United and Swansea.

Tuesday 2 December 2014

BALOTELLI : ISSUES APOLOGY

Mario Balotelli: Has apologised for causing any offence

Mario Balotelli has apologised for his post on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism, with the Liverpool striker saying his intention was to be "anti-racist with humour".

WENGER : HENRY WILL RETURN

Thierry Henry: Announced Red Bulls departure on Monday

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry will "certainly" return to the club in some capacity.

BALOTELLI COULD FACE INVESTIGATION

Mario Balotelli: Liverpool striker could face FA action

Mario Balotelli could be facing a Football Association investigation over posts on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism.

Saturday 29 November 2014

MAN U, LIVERPOOL AND ARSENAL WIN

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring his side's second goal

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League, including victories for Man United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

MOURINHO : CATCH US IF YOU CAN

Jose Mourinho: Chelsea are in a strong position

Jose Mourinho believes a long winning run is required for Chelsea to be overtaken in the Barclays Premier League as he does not expect his side to endure a poor run of form.

VAN GAAL : RVP NEEDS BELIEVE

Robin van Persie: Is not in good form

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal admits striker Robin van Persie has been struggling for confidence in front of goal and had "a very bad game" against Arsenal last weekend.

Wednesday 26 November 2014

CHELSEA SINK SCHALKE

Willian doubled Chelsea's advantage with this strike

Roberto Di Matteo played down the talk of a revenge mission as Chelsea visited Gelsenkirchen to take on his Schalke side - but it was embarrassment that greeted the Italian as the Blues eased into the knockout stages of the Champions League.

HAT-TRICK HERO

Sergio Aguero completes his hat-trick to secure City's 3-2 victory

Sergio Aguero struck twice in the closing minutes to complete a hat-trick and revive Manchester City's Champions League hopes with a 3-2 win over 10-man Bayern Munich.

Monday 24 November 2014

VILLA HELD

Southampton players celebrate after Nathaniel Clyne's goal

Nathaniel Clyne rescued a point for Southampton as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Aston Villa in the Barclays Premier League on Monday night.

Saturday 22 November 2014

CHELSEA WIN, CITY JOY

Diego Costa opened the scoring from close range

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League as Chelsea maintained their unbeaten run with a 2-0 win over West Brom.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

OLISEH : EAGLES AFCON OUSTING IS SAD

SuperEagles
Former Nigeria skipper Sunday Oliseh has expressed his sadness over the Super Eagles failure to qualify for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea.

Tuesday 18 November 2014

KESHI PREDICTS TOUGH SOUTH AFRICA / NIGERIA MATCH

Keshi-Super-Eagles-training
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi has predicted a tough match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa in tomorrow’s 2015 AFCON qualifier in Uyo, we report.

DE GEA IGNORES REAL MOVE

David de Gea: Enjoying his time at Manchester United

David de Gea is aware of rumours linking him with Real Madrid but is ignoring them as he feels 'loved' at Manchester United.