Year: 2022

Brand ambassador Jürgen Klopp, football coach of Liverpool FC, stands in front of his own signed drawing on stage during the presentation of the new Opel Astra Hybrid. Automaker Opel has unveiled the new Opel Astra at the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim, Germany.Liverpool have formally requested that tomorrow night’s EFL Cup fixture with Arsenal be postponed, creating the possibility of further fixture chaos trying to complete this season’s competition.Jurgen Klopp’s team had been scheduled to play their semi-final first leg away to Arsenal this week but have been dealing with a Covid outbreak in recent days, with Klopp missing Sunday’s Premier League draw at Chelsea along with Alisson, Roberto Firmino and Joel Matip following suspected positive tests.Klopp also has Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and...

Head Coach Thomas Tuchel has words with Romelu Lukaku during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England.Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel has appeared to throw some doubt over Romelu Lukaku's long-term future at the club, but has hinted he will start against Tottenham tonight (Wednesday). Thomas Tuchel can't promise the Belgian striker will be at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer amid the chaos surrounding his controversial interview with Sky Italy.Last week, an interview featuring Lukaku came to light, where he revealed he was unhappy with his situation at Chelsea and was open to a return to Inter Milan in the future.The 28-year-old only returned to the Premier League last summer, leaving Inter in a de...

Joao Moutinho of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on January 3, 2022 in Manchester, England.Joao Moutinho struck the only goal eight minutes from time to give Wolves a deserved victory at Old Trafford and end Ralf Rangnick's unbeaten start as interim Manchester United manager.It also needed a Jose Sa save in the fifth minute of stoppage time to earn Wolves their first Old Trafford win since 1980.Sa turned away a curling free-kick from substitute Bruno Fernandes, who had earlier fired against the bar when he should have done better.The visitors controlled the opening half-hour and were back on top by the time Moutinho struck, although the goal was unfor...

Christian Pulisic of Chelsea fouls Diogo Jota of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 2, 2022 in London, England.Christian Pulisic completed Chelsea's fightback against Liverpool to claim a 2-2 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.The American struck in the 45th minute for only a third goal from 11 league appearances this season, three minutes after Mateo Kovacic´s first-time volley from the edge of the penalty area began the recovery.A pulsating first half started with Liverpool forward Sadio Mane escaping a red card for elbowing César Azpilicueta in the face while trying to get past the Chelsea captain.Liverpool's Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher punches the ball to save a free-kick by Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pu...

Alexis Mac Allister of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion at Goodison Park on January 02, 2022 in Liverpool, England.Brighton piled more pressure on Everton manager Rafael Benitez as the Seagulls climbed to eighth in the Premier League with victory in an entertaining match at Goodison Park.Alexis Mac Allister scored a third-minute opener for the visitors following Neal Maupay's cushioned header and Dan Burn headed in when unmarked at the back post to double the lead after 28 minutes.The returning Dominic Calvert-Lewin, absent through injury since August, had the chance to respond from the penalty spot after referee John Brooks reviewed Enock Mwepu's challenge on Anthony Go...

Leeds United's Stuart Dallas (right) scores their side's second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Elland Road, Leeds. Picture date: Sunday January 2, 2022.Leeds United ended a three-game losing run in the Premier League with a victory over Burnley at Elland Road that adds to the Clarets' own relegation fears.Stuart Dallas curled in with 13 minutes to go and Daniel James' header then crept in as Marcelo Bielsa's side moved eight points clear of the relegation zone.Stuart Dallas of Leeds United challenges for the high ball with Jack Cork of Burnley during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Burnley at Elland Road on January 02, 2022 in Leeds, England.Jack Harrison had opened the scoring before the break, squeezing an effort inside the near post after Wayne Hen...

Sam McQueen of Southampton during the UEFA Europa League match between Southampton FC and FC Internazionale Milano at St Mary's Stadium on November 3, 2016 in Southampton, England. Southampton midfielder Sam McQueen has announced his decision to retire from professional football at the age of 26 after failing to recover from a major knee injury.McQueen, who joined his hometown club at the age of eight, has spent more than three years attempting a comeback from the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament he sustained in his right knee while playing on loan for Middlesbrough in October 2018.Sam McQueen of Southampton in action during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Southampton and Celta Vigo at St Mary's Stadium on August 1, 2018 in Southampton, England.  However, McQueen, who was out...

Tottenham Hotspur's Italian head coach Antonio Conte speaks during a press interview after the English Premier League football match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road Stadium in Watford, southeast England, on January 1, 2022.Antonio Conte was delighted to see Tottenham claim victory at Watford following Davinson Sanchez’s last-gasp winner but admits they need to make more of their opportunities.Tottenham, having been held 1-1 by 10-man Southampton on Tuesday, looked set to be frustrated again as they struggled to make the breakthrough against the Hornets despite dominating possession and having a number of chances at Vicarage Road.However, with the match deep into almost 10 minutes of added time following a late stoppage due to a medical emergency in the crowd, Sanchez...

Sean Dyche the manager of Burnley reacts during the Premier League match between Burnley and West Ham United at Turf Moor on December 12, 2021 in Burnley, England.Burnley boss Sean Dyche is heading into 2022 feeling “very confident” about his team’s prospects in their bid to avoid relegation.Following Thursday’s 3-1 loss at Manchester United, the Clarets sit 18th in the Premier League with 11 points and only one win from 16 games.They are two points adrift of 17th-placed Watford and five behind 16th-placed Leeds - who they travel to tomorrow.When asked how confident he felt that Burnley could turn things around in the new year, Dyche said:“Very confident.“The performance levels have been generally high. The details are so vital in any game, and the margins. We have to obviously change that...