Football: Jurgen Klopp fumes over Vincent Kompany foul on Mohamed SalahMANCHESTER (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp claimed Vincent Kompany should have been sent off for his ugly foul on Mohamed Salah as Liverpool's title charge was hit by a 2-1 defeat against Manchester City on Friday (Jan 4) morning (Singapore time).Reds boss Klopp...

Eriksen demands strong finishLONDON • Tottenham have rediscovered the winning feeling just as their top-four rivals have faltered and victory against West Ham today would be a huge step towards Champions League qualification.Mauricio Pochettino's men, in third place, have won three of their past four Premier League games...

Football: Pochettino says 'focused on Spurs' amid talk of Man United interestLONDON (REUTERS) - Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino said on Tuesday (Dec 18) that he was committed to delivering results in his current job, in comments that may do little to quell speculation about him replacing the sacked Jose Mourinho...

Football: Tributes pour in for Stoke's England World Cup-winning 'keeper Gordon Banks, who dies at 81LONDON (AFP) - Gordon Banks, the England football team's goalkeeper when they won the 1966 World Cup, has died aged 81, his former club Stoke announced on Tuesday (Feb 12).His family said the former star, who lost an eye...

Klopp hails 'outstanding' Reds, turns attention to BarcaLONDON • All Liverpool can do now is win and hope.The first part of their title duty was fulfilled in rampant and historic fashion as Huddersfield were routed 5-0 at Anfield on Friday.Top of the Premier League with two to play, their longing for a favour now turns...

Football: Liverpool ready for title fight despite losing lead, insists KloppLIVERPOOL (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp insists Liverpool still have the look of Premier League champions despite a goalless Merseyside derby draw at Everton that saw them fall a point behind Manchester City at the top of the table.After a run of four draws...

Football: Guardiola predicts roller-coaster title run-in after Liverpool blipMANCHESTER, England (REUTERS) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes critics have been too quick to write off his side's chances of defending the Premier League crown, and he expects more twists and turns in the title race.Back-to-back...

Zulfahmi inspires HougangSINGAPORE PREMIER LEAGUEHougang United 4Geylang International 1Hougang United's dead-eye over the dead-ball, Zulfahmi Arifin, proved the difference in the 4-1 romp over Geylang International at the Jalan Besar Stadium yesterday that lifted the Cheetahs to second in the Singapore Premier League.The...