Mikel Arteta ready to use Arsenal’s ‘siege mentality’ in title charge
Mikel Arteta is ready to draw on Arsenal’s “siege mentality” for their Premier League title charge following the perceived injustices against his side in Madrid.
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South Africa plan early Mexico arrival to adapt for World Cup opener
CAPE TOWN, May 1 : South Africa plan to arrive in Mexico almost a fortnight before the opening game of the World Cup in order to acclimatise to the altitude, coach Hugo Broos said.
Man United's Fernandes and the art of the assist as record beckons
MANCHESTER, England, May 1 : Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has never fitted neatly into the idea of a "system" player.
Guardiola urges City focus amid packed May schedule
May 1 : Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side will have to adapt during a congested May schedule as they chase Premier League leaders Arsenal and prepare for the FA Cup final against Chelsea.
Advocates for homeless, hotel workers rally outside FIFA Congress in Vancouver
VANCOUVER, April 30 : Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticizing the city's preparations for the upcoming World Cup and warning that vulnerable residents and workers are being ignored.
Formal offer made to relocate Vancouver Whitecaps to Las Vegas: report
A formal offer has been submitted to relocate the Vancouver Whitecaps, the city's Major League Soccer team, to Las Vegas, according to a report.
Wood’s penalty gives Nottingham Forest a 1-0 win over Aston Villa in Europa League semifinal 1st leg
Chris Wood scored from the penalty spot to give Nottingham Forest a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their all-English Europa League semifinal on Thursday. In a matchup of two teams hoping to revive former European glory, the win at the City Ground puts Forest a step closer to what would be its first continental competition final in 46 years. Wood fired his 71st-minute penalty high into the net, giving goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez no chance to save after defender Lucas Digne was whistled for handball. “It’s nice to have the advantage but going to Villa Park will be a tough game,” the New Zealand striker told the TNT Sports. “But we’ve done the job here at home and now hopefully we’ll build into next week.” Vítor Pereira’s team stretched its unbeaten run to nine games in all competitions.
Whitecaps fans protest outside FIFA Congress amid relocation fears
VANCOUVER, April 30 : Vancouver Whitecaps supporters protested outside the FIFA Congress on Thursday, calling for the Major League Soccer club to remain in the city as uncertainty grows over its future.