Premier League: Cooper pleased with Leicester’s ‘positive start’ on top flight return
4 months ago

Premier League: Cooper pleased with Leicester’s ‘positive start’ on top flight return

The Hindu  

Manager Steve Cooper said Leicester City’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday was a promising start to its Premier League return after a year away but reminded his players that only wins will satisfy the club’s fan base. Tottenham dominated the first half and took the lead through Pedro Porro in the 29th minute before Leicester, Premier League champion in the 2015/16 season, equalised through 37-year-old Jamie Vardy’s header in the 57th minute. It was a fairly positive start, but we want to be winning games.” “We’ve won many games over the years here and Leicester fans will be used to that, but we’ve got to recreate that. “This is a Premier League football club, but we’ve got to become a Premier League team again – that’s the aim.” Leicester visits Fulham in its next Premier League match on Saturday.

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Premier League 2024-25: Tottenham Hotspurs’ Udogie, Werner back in contention for Liverpool clash
3 days, 14 hours ago

Premier League 2024-25: Tottenham Hotspurs’ Udogie, Werner back in contention for Liverpool clash

The Hindu  

Defender Destiny Udogie and forward Timo Werner are likely to be fit for Tottenham Hotspur’s Premier League home clash against leaders Liverpool on Sunday, manager Ange Postecoglou said. The plan is that Destiny should be okay.” “We’ll need to get at least a couple of weeks training into Mikey but hopefully he is not too far away.” Postecoglou’s side boast …

Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal held to 1-1 draw at Fulham
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Premier League 2024-25: Arsenal held to 1-1 draw at Fulham

The Hindu  

Arsenal was held to a 1-1 draw by London rival Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the host and William Saliba equalised for the visitor at the start of the second half. READ | Man United manager Amorim takes blame for set-piece mistakes after loss to Nottingham Forest Fulham has now …

Leicester City vs Chelsea Highlights, LEI 1-2 CHE: Premier League updates; Ayew scores late but the Blues bag the win
1 month ago

Leicester City vs Chelsea Highlights, LEI 1-2 CHE: Premier League updates; Ayew scores late but the Blues bag the win

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the Leicester City vs Chelsea Premier League 2024-25 match being played at the King Power Stadium. HIGHLIGHTS LINEUPS Leicester City Chelsea PREVIEW Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is excited to tackle his former club Leicester City, who he guided into the Premier League last season, but the London side will be without its captain Reece James …

Jamie Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester holds Tottenham to 1-1 draw
4 months ago

Jamie Vardy scores on Premier League return as Leicester holds Tottenham to 1-1 draw

The Hindu  

Jamie Vardy still knows how to score in the Premier League. The 37-year-old striker rescued a point for Leicester in its return to the Premier League on Monday by heading home a second-half equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Tottenham, which had largely dominated the first half. Instead it was Spanish defender Pedro Porro who made Tottenham's early superiority count …

Leicester 1-1 Tottenham PLAYER RATINGS: Who ran the show for Spurs? And how did £65m man Dominic Solanke fare on debut?
4 months ago

Leicester 1-1 Tottenham PLAYER RATINGS: Who ran the show for Spurs? And how did £65m man Dominic Solanke fare on debut?

Daily Mail  

Pedro Porro and Jamie Vardy got the goals as Leicester and Tottenham drew 1-1 Steve Cooper's first game as Leicester City manager saw his side fight back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night. Pedro Porro scored Tottenham's first goal of the season as they drew 1-1 with Leicester But Jamie Vardy, …

Leicester v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Vardy secures draw as Bentancur injured
4 months ago

Leicester v Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction after Vardy secures draw as Bentancur injured

The Independent  

Jamie Vardy marked Leicester’s return to the Premier League with a goal as the hosts secured an unlikely point against Tottenham Hotspur. Captain Vardy had not been expected to feature in the opening fixture of his side’s top-flight comeback having missed most of the preseason due to injury, but was deemed fit enough to start with Steve Cooper lacking in …

Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham: Jamie Vardy back to bother Spurs again as 37-year-old earns Foxes a point on their Premier League return after Pedro Porro opener
4 months ago

Leicester City 1-1 Tottenham: Jamie Vardy back to bother Spurs again as 37-year-old earns Foxes a point on their Premier League return after Pedro Porro opener

Daily Mail  

Tottenham will rue their chances after Pedro Porro put them up in the first half Jamie Vardy, remember him? A header from Jamie Vardy secured a 1-1 draw for Leicester against Tottenham on Monday Full-back Pedro Porro had opened for Spurs scoring with a glancing first-half header Vardy almost didn't start due to injury, but the talismanic forwrad made himself …

Premier League: Arsenal falter at Fulham with 2-1 defeat as Tottenham close in on North London rivals
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League: Arsenal falter at Fulham with 2-1 defeat as Tottenham close in on North London rivals

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London: Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 2-1 defeat at Fulham on Sunday, as Tottenham beat Bournemouth 3-1 to close in on their north London rivals. “It’s a really sad day today because we didn’t deserve to win the game.” Arsenal had started brightly at Craven Cottage as Bukayo Saka pounced to tap home his first …

Relegated Leicester appoint former Man City assistant Maresca as new manager
1 year, 6 months ago

Relegated Leicester appoint former Man City assistant Maresca as new manager

The Hindu  

Leicester City has appointed Enzo Maresca as its new manager on Friday after the Italian left his role as assistant coach under Pep Guardiola at treble winners Manchester City. Then, as I said, day by day, step by step, absolutely we’re going to improve.” Maresca, who previously coached Manchester City’s youth team, does not have first team coaching experience beyond …

Premier League: Leicester City, Leeds United relegated to Championship; Everton survive with win over Bournemouth
1 year, 6 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City, Leeds United relegated to Championship; Everton survive with win over Bournemouth

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Abdoulaye Doucoure was Everton’s hero after the Mali midfielder smashed home from the edge of the box on 57 minutes to spark jubilant celebrations around Goodison Park. Liverpool: Leicester were relegated from the Premier League just seven years after a spectacular title triumph as Everton prolonged their 69-year stay in the English top flight by beating Bournemouth 1-0 on Sunday. …

Premier League: Manchester City Defend Title as Leeds, Leicester, Southampton Relegated
1 year, 6 months ago

Premier League: Manchester City Defend Title as Leeds, Leicester, Southampton Relegated

News 18  

Brentford 1-0 Manchester City A late goal from Ethan Pinnock earned Brentford a 1-0 win over Premier League champions Manchester City in their final game of the season on Sunday but they were unable to secure a Europa Conference League berth after finishing ninth. Everton 1-0 Bournemouth Everton staged another last-day escape in the Premier League to extend its 69-year …

Leicester City's relegation worries deepen after 5-3 loss at Fulham
1 year, 7 months ago

Leicester City's relegation worries deepen after 5-3 loss at Fulham

Hindustan Times  

Willian and Tom Cairney both scored twice to help Fulham beat Leicester City 5-3 at home on Monday, ending the visitors' three-game unbeaten Premier League run and leaving them deep in relegation danger. Fulham never really looked to be in danger with Leicester playing catch-up throughout the contest after a dismal first-half display, which was criticised by playmaker James Maddison. …

Premier League: Everton rescue draw at Leicester City, but Foxes climb out of bottom three
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Everton rescue draw at Leicester City, but Foxes climb out of bottom three

Firstpost  

Leicester City, Premier League champions in 2016, are fighting to avoid playing in the Championship, England’s second tier, for the first time in nine years. Everton’s Alex Iwobi rescued a 2-2 draw against relegation rivals Leicester, but it was the Foxes who climbed out of the Premier League’s bottom three after Monday’s pivotal showdown. Vardy rolls back the years Jamie …

Premier League: Aston Villa up to fifth as Leicester City hold Leeds United in relegation battle
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa up to fifth as Leicester City hold Leeds United in relegation battle

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London: Aston Villa moved up to fifth in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Fulham on Tuesday, as Leeds and Leicester played out a 1-1 draw in the battle to beat the drop. “There’s still Liverpool and Tottenham and Brighton and we are going to fight with them but with each match we are winning, it is giving …

Premier League: Vardy rescues point for Leicester in basement clash at Leeds
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Vardy rescues point for Leicester in basement clash at Leeds

The Hindu  

Leicester City’s veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser in a crunch relegation battle away to Leeds United in the Premier League on Tuesday. Leeds was closing in on a much-needed three points in their quest for safety thanks to Luis Sinisterra’s …

Leicester plots great escape 7 years after EPL title triumph
1 year, 7 months ago

Leicester plots great escape 7 years after EPL title triumph

Hindustan Times  

Seven years after producing the biggest shock in Premier League history, Leicester is now trying to pull off a great escape. Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring their first goal The Foxes stunned the world of soccer by winning the league title in 2016 as a 5000-1 outsider. “If we cut out the lapses of concentration from set-pieces we’ll be …

Premier League: Tottenham blows top-four chance in defeat by Bournemouth; Fulham beats Everton 3-1
1 year, 8 months ago

Premier League: Tottenham blows top-four chance in defeat by Bournemouth; Fulham beats Everton 3-1

The Hindu  

Tottenham Hotspur blew a gilt-edged chance to rekindle its hopes of finishing in the Premier League’s top four when relegation battlers Bournemouth snatched a last-gasp 3-2 away victory over them on Saturday. Substitute Dango Ouattara’s superb finish in the fifth minute of stoppage time secured a vital three points for Bournemouth whose fans celebrated wildly as its side took another …

Premier League: Leicester City Stun Tottenham, Fulham Beat Nottingham Forest
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City Stun Tottenham, Fulham Beat Nottingham Forest

News 18  

Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of securing a Premier League top-four finish suffered another blow as they were thrashed 4-1 by Leicester City on Saturday. Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho added a third in first-half stoppage time to extend Leicester’s lead, with the timing of that strike seemingly killing off Spurs’ hopes of getting anything from the contest. A poor Spurs remain fifth, …

Premier League: Leicester Register 4-2 Victory at Aston Villa
1 year, 10 months ago

Premier League: Leicester Register 4-2 Victory at Aston Villa

News 18  

Leicester City twice came from a goal down in a frenetic first half to eventually claim a valuable 4-2 victory at Aston Villa in a Premier League thriller on Saturday. It looked like another bleak day for out-of-form Leicester when Ollie Watkins gave Villa an early lead from close range. James Maddison levelled soon afterwards but Leicester’s new signing Harry …

Leicester 0-1 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic's strike makes it three wins in three for the Cottagers
1 year, 11 months ago

Leicester 0-1 Fulham: Aleksandar Mitrovic's strike makes it three wins in three for the Cottagers

Daily Mail  

Visitors got off to the dream start with Aleksandar Mitrovic opening the scoring Brendan Rodgers has called for reinforcements as his injury-hit Leicester side slipped to their third straight defeat since the Premier League restart. Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates after breaking the deadlock against Leicester on Tuesday The Serbian forward has been in fine form this season and carried a threat …

Premier League: Title Chasing Mikel Arteta Wants Arsenal to Continue From Where They Left off
1 year, 11 months ago

Premier League: Title Chasing Mikel Arteta Wants Arsenal to Continue From Where They Left off

News 18  

Mikel Arteta has urged leaders Arsenal to carry on from where they left off by winning their first Premier League title since 2004 when English football’s top-flight resumes after the World Cup break. Arteta, however, was in buoyant mood ahead of his side’s return to Premier League action against London rivals West Ham at the Emirates on Monday. The Magpies …

Premier League: Leicester Slump to 1-2 Defeat Against Southampton
2 years, 4 months ago

Premier League: Leicester Slump to 1-2 Defeat Against Southampton

News 18  

Without the dropped Wesley Fofana, Leicester threw away the lead to lose 2-1 at home to Southampton in the Premier League as its tough start to the season continued on Saturday. Che Adams came off the bench to score in the 68th and 84th minutes, the second coming from a spectacular scissor kick, to earn Southampton a first win at …

Premier League: Leeds have an 'obligation' to stay in the tournament, says manager Marcelo Bielsa
2 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Leeds have an 'obligation' to stay in the tournament, says manager Marcelo Bielsa

Firstpost  

Injuries have played their part in a troubled season, with England internationals Kalvin Phillips and Patrick Bamford sidelined, along with captain Liam Cooper London, United Kingdom: Marcelo Bielsa said injuries at Leeds were not an excuse for their poor season and that the club had an “obligation” to remain in the Premier League. Ahead of Manchester United’s first league visit …

Vardy strikes as Leicester sinks Man United in 4-2 thriller
3 years, 2 months ago

Vardy strikes as Leicester sinks Man United in 4-2 thriller

The Hindu  

Leicester City fired on all cylinders late on to beat Manchester United 4-2 at home in the Premier League on Saturday, ending a four-match winless run and piling more pressure on visiting manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. A tame second half came to life with De Gea tipping a sublime Tielemans ball onto the woodwork before Ronaldo, who spurned a first-half …

Premier League: Chelsea's Tuchel looks to extend promising start against City
3 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea's Tuchel looks to extend promising start against City

The Hindu  

European champion Chelsea takes on Premier League title holder Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in a re-match of last season's Champions League final. It also has a 100% record against City since Tuchel took charge at Stamford Bridge in late January -- winning in the FA Cup, the Premier League and the Champions League final. City's start has …

Premier League: Leicester City misses out on top-four finish after loss to Tottenham Hotspur
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City misses out on top-four finish after loss to Tottenham Hotspur

The Hindu  

Leicester City suffered a horrible case of deja vu as its Champions League dream was shattered on the final day of the season for the second straight year after it twice squandered the lead to lose 4-2 at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Jamie Vardy converted two penalties to give Leicester 1-0 and 2-1 leads in the crunch Premier …

Leicester vs Tottenham, Premier League Highlights: Foxes qualify for Europa League, Spurs set to enter Europa Conference League
3 years, 7 months ago

Leicester vs Tottenham, Premier League Highlights: Foxes qualify for Europa League, Spurs set to enter Europa Conference League

The Hindu  

HIGHLIGHTS LEICESTER CITY 2-4 TOTTENHAM FULL TIME: WHAT. Son's corner-kick lingers in the box for quite some time as Leicester fails to put the ball away. READ | FOLLOW THE OTHER PREMIER LEAGUE MATCH BLOGS: - - LINEUPS Leicester - Starting XI : Schmeichel; Castagne, Fofana, Soyuncu; Albrighton, Tielemans, Ndidi, Thomas; Maddison; Iheanacho, Vardy Subs: Ward, Morgan, Perez, Amartey, Choudhury, …

Premier League: Wasteful Manchester United held to 1-1 home draw by Fulham
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Wasteful Manchester United held to 1-1 home draw by Fulham

The Hindu  

Manchester United was held to a 1-1 home draw by relegated Fulham in its penultimate Premier League match of the season after visiting defender Joe Bryan cancelled out a stunning Edinson Cavani opener on Tuesday. United stretched its winless league run to three games after home defeats by Leicester City and Liverpool but was already assured of a top-four finish, …

Premier League: Wasteful Manchester United Held to 1-1 Home Draw by Fulham
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Wasteful Manchester United Held to 1-1 Home Draw by Fulham

News 18  

Manchester United were held to a 1-1 home draw by relegated Fulham in their penultimate Premier League match of the season after visiting defender Joe Bryan cancelled out a stunning Edinson Cavani opener on Tuesday. Bruno Fernandes went close for United three times with long-range efforts after Cavani netted while Ademola Lookman and Fabio Carvalho missed gilt-edged chances at the …

Premier League: Chelsea eye Leicester City revenge with Champions League riches at stake
3 years, 7 months ago

Premier League: Chelsea eye Leicester City revenge with Champions League riches at stake

Firstpost  

The Foxes are in pole position to join the already-qualified Manchester City and Manchester United in Europe’s premier club competition as they sit third in the table with two games to go. Leicester have little time to bask in the glory of winning the FA Cup for the first time as they face Chelsea again on Tuesday in a Premier …

Premier League: Own Goal Helps Tottenham Hotspur Edge Past Fulham
3 years, 9 months ago

Premier League: Own Goal Helps Tottenham Hotspur Edge Past Fulham

News 18  

Tottenham Hotspur rode their luck in the quest for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Fulham on Thursday thanks to an own-goal by Tosin Adarabioyo and the intervention of the Video Assistant Referee. Victory dragged Tottenham back into the race for a Champions League spot with Jose Mourinho’s eighth-placed side on 42 points from …

Dominant Fulham frustrated in goalless draw at Palace
3 years, 9 months ago

Dominant Fulham frustrated in goalless draw at Palace

The Hindu  

Fulham lacked the cutting edge in front of goal in its 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday and settled for a point at Selhurst Park in its quest to climb out of the Premier League's relegation zone. The result meant that Scott Parker's 18th-placed side is unbeaten in five league matches and has 23 points from 26 games to …

Premier League wrap: Manchester City pips Arsenal, stays 10 points clear of United and Leicester - Football News
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League wrap: Manchester City pips Arsenal, stays 10 points clear of United and Leicester - Football News

The Hindu  

Manchester City chalked up yet another victory to maintain its stranglehold of the Premier League title race but pursuers Manchester United and Leicester City both secured important wins to enhance their top-four bids on Sunday. The #MUAcademy tradition continues Watch Shola Shoretire follow in the footsteps of @MarcusRashford, plus much more, in our highlights #MUFC ##MUNNEW — Manchester United February …

Premier League round-up: Man City crushes Liverpool, Chelsea on the up under Tuchel
3 years, 10 months ago

Premier League round-up: Man City crushes Liverpool, Chelsea on the up under Tuchel

The Hindu  

Manchester City's first win at Anfield since 2003 left the side top of the Premier League by five points and effectively knocked Liverpool out of the title race on Sunday. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice in the 4-1 rout of the champions in which Liverpool keeper Alisson suffered a horrible afternoon -- making two dreadful errors to gift City two goals. …

Premier League: Mason Mount helps Chelsea end barren run against Fulham; Leicester go second after beating Southampton
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Mason Mount helps Chelsea end barren run against Fulham; Leicester go second after beating Southampton

Firstpost  

Mason Mount put Chelsea back on track with the late winner that sealed a vital 1-0 victory at 10-man Fulham. London: Mason Mount put Chelsea back on track with the late winner that sealed a vital 1-0 victory at 10-man Fulham, while Leicester moved up to second in the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 win over Southampton. Big wins …

Premier League summer signings' struggle ahead of transfer window opening
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League summer signings' struggle ahead of transfer window opening

The Hindu  

With the January transfer window opening, Premier League clubs have the chance to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. But the high expectations from new recruits aren't always reflected in their performances on the field — as the struggles of these high-profile summer signings show: GARETH BALE The homecoming to Tottenham was meant to be Bale's …

Jose Mourinho’s refusal to deviate from plan A costs Tottenham again
4 years ago

Jose Mourinho’s refusal to deviate from plan A costs Tottenham again

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It was not a good game,” he said after seeing his Tottenham …

Jamie Vardy leads Leicester past Tottenham to second in Premier League table
4 years ago

Jamie Vardy leads Leicester past Tottenham to second in Premier League table

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jamie Vardy gave Brendan Rodgers’ side the lead with a penalty in …

Premier League: Youri Tielemans' brace sees Leicester City crush Leeds United; Fulham beat West Brom to claim first win
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Youri Tielemans' brace sees Leicester City crush Leeds United; Fulham beat West Brom to claim first win

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Brendan Rodgers’ side are just one point behind leaders Liverpool after winning five of their first seven games in a top-flight season for the first time in their history. London: Leicester swept into second place in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 victory at Leeds, while Fulham beat West Bromwich Albion 2-0 to finally clinch their first win of …

Premier League: Aston Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four - football news - sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Aston Villa beat Fulham 3-0 to move into top four - football news - sportstar

The Hindu  

Aston Villa moved into the Premier League top four after it strolled to a 3-0 win at Fulham, thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings in a lopsided contest on Monday. The result left Villa, who narrowly avoided relegation last season, fourth on a maximum six points from two games while promoted Fulham are rooted to …

EPL preview: Liverpool faces Leeds in opener - Sports News
4 years, 3 months ago

EPL preview: Liverpool faces Leeds in opener - Sports News

The Hindu  

Leeds United has waited 16 long years to return to the Premier League and Marcelo Bielsa's side will get a very clear reminder of what it is now up against when it faces champion Liverpool at Anfield in Saturday's season opener. Jurgen Klopp's side dominated the Premier League last season, winning its first domestic league title for 30 years by …

Premier League 2020-21: Liverpool, City favourites again - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League 2020-21: Liverpool, City favourites again - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Although the last day of the men’s English football season ended on August 1, the hangover from the strange campaign, caused by the interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, still remains. It’s not been a regular pre-season build-up for teams with the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea and Arsenal all having cup commitments both domestically and …

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