“I’ve seen so much growth” – Postecoglou jubilant after EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool

“I’ve seen so much growth” – Postecoglou jubilant after EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Liverpool

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou admits he has “seen so much growth” in his side despite recent results after Spurs beat Liverpool 1-0 in the first leg of the EFL Cup semi-final on Wednesday. Teenager Lucas Bergvall scored his first goal for the club four minutes from time to end Liverpool’s 24-match unbeaten run and give…

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Match report & talking points as Spurs take advantage into Anfield second leg

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Match report & talking points as Spurs take advantage into Anfield second leg

Tottenham will take a 1-0 lead into next month’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg with Liverpool thanks to Lucas Bergvall’s second-half winner. Much will be made as to whether the young Swede should’ve had the chance to convert the match-winning moment, but Spurs were good value for their first leg victory on Wednesday night. For…

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'Obvious mistake' – Liverpool fume as Bergvall escapes red

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has slammed the referee decision that saw Tottenham match-winner Lucas Bergvall avoid a sending-off for a challenge on Kostas Tsimikas in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg. Bergvall scored the only goal as Liverpool were beaten by Spurs to gain an advantage going into the second leg of the Carabao…

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Advantage Spurs as Postecoglou’s side secure narrow first-leg victory

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Advantage Spurs as Postecoglou’s side secure narrow first-leg victory

Tottenham will take a one-goal advantage to Anfield in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final after narrowly beating the Premier League leaders in north London on Wednesday. A goal from 18-year-old Lucas Bergvall four minutes from time proved the difference in an exciting encounter at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The contest, however, was…

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Player ratings as late Bergvall goal gives Spurs a Carabao Cup advantage

Tottenham 1-0 Liverpool: Player ratings as late Bergvall goal gives Spurs a Carabao Cup advantage

Tottenham Hotspur have one foot in the Carabao Cup final after Wednesday night’s narrow 1-0 win over Liverpool in the first leg of the semi-final tie in north London. An 86th minute strike from teenage midfielder Lucas Bergvall gives Ange Postecoglou’s side an aggregate lead to defend at in the reverse fixture at Anfield next…

Everton made "important bid" to sign massive upgrade on Dwight McNeil

Everton made "important bid" to sign massive upgrade on Dwight McNeil

Fair to say, Everton really need to strengthen their attacking options in January. Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth means the Toffees have not failed to score in eight of their last ten Premier League matches, leaving them just one point and two places above the relegation zone. Also, as noted during Sky Sports’ Monday Night…

Aulas, le douloureux aveu

Aulas, le douloureux aveu

Si la saison sportive de l’OL est plutôt encourageante, en coulisses, de nombreuses questions se posent alors que le club a été sévèrement épinglé par la DNCG, tout bonnement menacé de rétrogradation. Dès lors, la gestion du club par John Textor et la holding Eagle Football Group interpelle. Y compris un certain Jean-Michel Aulas. Dans…

Première pour Popov, Amiez pas loin derrière à Madonna Di Campiglio

Première pour Popov, Amiez pas loin derrière à Madonna Di Campiglio

Ce mercredi soir, Albert Popov (Bulgarie) a remporté le slalom de Madonna Di Campiglio en Italie devant le Suisse Loïc Meillard et le Croatie Samuel Kolega. De son côté, Steven Amiez a confirmé sa bonne forme en se classant juste derrière. Albert Popov (Bulgarie) était jusqu’à l’entame de la deuxième manche, plutôt tapi dans l’ombre…

Barcelona granted temporary permission to re-register Dani Olmo

Barcelona granted temporary permission to re-register Dani Olmo

Barcelona have temporarily won the battle to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor to play in the second half of the season following an appeal to Spain’s national sports council (CSD). Barcelona had only been able to comply with La Liga’s salary regulations during the first half of the campaign due to a convenient loophole…

Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona: Player ratings as Gavi & Yamal strikes see Catalans into Supercopa final

Athletic Club 0-2 Barcelona: Player ratings as Gavi & Yamal strikes see Catalans into Supercopa final

Barcelona are into the Supercopa de Espana final, having done enough to beat Athletic Club by a 2-0 score-line in their semi-final tie in Saudi Arabia. Hansi Flick’s side have endured a turgid win-less run in La Liga since early December, but returned to action in 2025 with a Copa del Rey victory over lower…

Ça bouge à l’OM

Ça bouge à l’OM

L’OM ne chôme décidément pas cette saison. Après avoir mis la main sur sa première recrue hivernale, voilà que la direction phocéenne officialise du nouveau dans son organigramme. C’était attendu, c’est désormais officiel: Medhi Benatia n’est plus le conseiller sportif du président Longoria mais possède dorénavant le titre de directeur du football de l’OM. La…

Les 2 Bases du Jour de 9/1/2025 : Prix de la Côte d'Azur à Cagnes-sur-Mer

Les 2 Bases du Jour de 9/1/2025 : Prix de la Côte d'Azur à Cagnes-sur-Mer

Les 2 Bases du Jour de 9/1/2025 : Prix de la Côte d’Azur à Cagnes-sur-Mer Base 1 du Quinté de Jeudi 9 Janvier 2025 Prix de la Côte d’Azur à Cagnes-sur-Mer Cocco Bfc (104) – Entraîneur : Holger Klaus Ehlert, Driver : Franck Ouvrie – Un Italien à Surveiller pour le Prix de la Côte d’Azur…

Arsenal's answer to Gordon: Arteta wants to sign £165k-p/w star this month

Arsenal's answer to Gordon: Arteta wants to sign £165k-p/w star this month

While there is still a lot to play for this season, the mood around Arsenal is not great at the moment. Mikel Arteta’s side remain a distant second in the Premier League and look set to exit the League Cup next month thanks to their 2-0 defeat against Newcastle United in the first leg of…

£21m Toon ace, City starlet: 6 players who could join or leave Newcastle

£21m Toon ace, City starlet: 6 players who could join or leave Newcastle

Following a mixed start to the 2024/25 season, Eddie Howe now has Newcastle United playing well as they seek a return to the Champions League after missing out this term. Howe will also be hoping to lead the Magpies to their first major trophy in over half a century. Signs are good, as the club…

Amad Diallo turns down 'two top clubs' to extend Man Utd contract

Amad Diallo turns down 'two top clubs' to extend Man Utd contract

Manchester United winger Amad Diallo has agreed a new long-term contract with the club, according to multiple reports. Amad has been a shining light in an otherwise difficult season for United, grabbing a chance presented to him by former interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and continuing to flourish under the leadership of Ruben Amorim. The…

Madrid also want him: Man Utd target dream Mainoo upgrade in £50m "machine"

Madrid also want him: Man Utd target dream Mainoo upgrade in £50m "machine"

Ruben Amorim has the opportunity to strengthen his Manchester United squad for the first time after the opening of the January transfer window last week. Improvements are needed in all areas of the pitch if the Red Devils are to resurrect their early-season Premier League form which has seen the side slip down to 13th…

Romano: Chelsea eyeing up Mudryk upgrade who's "England's next superstar"

Romano: Chelsea eyeing up Mudryk upgrade who's "England's next superstar"

Chelsea have scored the joint third most goals in the Premier League this season, with only front-runners Liverpool and Tottenham scoring more. The Blues have scored 39 goals in 20 games played, averaging 15.8 shots per game (4th highest shots taken per game on average in the division). That being said, much of the attacking…

West Ham now plotting move for "amazing" £40m gem who may replace Fullkrug

West Ham now plotting move for "amazing" £40m gem who may replace Fullkrug

With Graham Potter seemingly on his way to replace Julen Lopetegui, West Ham United are now reportedly plotting a move to sign a £40m young forward who could do the same to Niclas Fullkrug. West Ham transfer news Just when it looked as though Julen Lopetegui was turning things around at the London Stadium with…