Manchester City may have won back-to-back Premier League titles, and currently stand 11 points clear of Manchester United, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists his team are still bigger than their neighbours.Despite not winning a championship since 2013, the Old Trafford boss insists his side are the biggest -- and will one day return back to the top.“As a club, the size of our club, we’re going to have to bridge that gap and our aim is to go past the teams above us and I believe at Man United that’s what we have to aim for, that’s what we have to go for and that’s what we have to believe in,” said Solskjaer who faces City in a Premier League derby on Saturday.“We have the resources to do it, we have the people to do it, so why not?”Solskjaer mocked City’s past struggles as he recalled a five-year wait before playing in a Manchester derby. The Norwegian joined United in the summer of 1996 just after City … [Read more...] about City might have two back-to-back Premier League titles but United boss thinks they are still kings of Manchester
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Former Ranji cricketers Gautam, Abrar Kazi held in Karnataka Premier League betting scam
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) on Thursday arrested Ballari Tuskers players C.M. Gautam and Abrar Kazi in connection with the match-fixing and betting scam in the Karnataka Premier League. Both cricketers have been accused of receiving ₹20 lakh from bookies to ‘bat slow’ in the 2019 KPL final between Ballari Tuskers and Hubli Tigers on August 31, which the latter ultimately won by eight runs. Gautam, who captained the Tuskers, is a veteran wicket-keeper and the highest-profile player yet to be arrested in connection with the KPL scandal. Both he and Kazi, an all-rounder, are former Karnataka Ranji Trophy players. Gautam, in fact, has even featured for India-A. Also Read Palpable distress and angst in Karnataka’s cricketing circles after match-fixing arrests “They ensured that the KPL final match was lost, and were involved in fixing a second match against Bengaluru Blasters. We have taken the accused into custody and further … [Read more...] about Former Ranji cricketers Gautam, Abrar Kazi held in Karnataka Premier League betting scam
Indian Super League 2019-20 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch NorthEast United FC vs ATK Telecast, Prediction
Two-time Indian Super League champions ATK will travel to NorthEast United FC for match 38 of ISL 2019-20 on Saturday, December 7. The ISL 2019-20 NorthEast United FC vs ATK will be played at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. The Highlanders, who are one of the two still unbeaten sides in the tournament so far, will look to continue their run and move up the table. On the other hand, ATK, who are sitting on the second spot with 11 points, will be eyeing the top spot in the points table. The ISL 2019-20 NorthEast United FC vs ATK will commence at 7:30PM. Terming ATK a dangerous side, NorthEast head coach Robert Jarni said, "ATK are a very dangerous team but we know what we need to do on the pitch against them. We go to every game with the intention of winning. Even against Jamshedpur in the last match, we didn't play very well in the first-half, but defensively we were very good. In the second-half, we were very attacking, and the final result was 1-1 which is very good for … [Read more...] about Indian Super League 2019-20 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch NorthEast United FC vs ATK Telecast, Prediction
Indian Super League 2019-20: NorthEast United, ATK Look to Convert Draws into Win
Guwahati: An unbeaten NorthEast United face a tough challenge when they face ATK at home in an Indian Super League match here on Saturday. It's a clash that may have ramifications at the top of the table. NorthEast United are fourth with 10 points from six matches, while ATK are second with 11 points. With the top four sides yet to really pull clear of the chasing pack, the two teams will see this game as an opportunity to establish some gap between them and those below. Though NorthEast are yet to taste defeat this season, their form has been a little inconsistent. They have played three draws from their previous four games. Coach Robert Jarni will need his team to convert these draws into wins. With the likes of Asamoah Gyan, Martin Chaves and Panagiotis Triadis playing well, the frontline has looked deadly, but they have been guilty of conceding cheap goals at the back. However, in what is a sign of their fighting mentality, the Highlanders have come up with late goals whenever … [Read more...] about Indian Super League 2019-20: NorthEast United, ATK Look to Convert Draws into Win
Wisla suffer 10th consecutive defeat in Polish soccer league
Video PlayerClose WARSAW, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Wisla Cracow lost to Gornik 4-2 in Zabrze on Friday night to suffer their 10th defeat in a row in the Polish soccer league. The match was between two of the most decorated teams in Poland, as Wisla won the league 13 times and Gornik have one title more. Striker Pawel Brozek made a perfect start for Wisla to break the deadlock just three minutes into the game after perfect cross from the right wing by Michal Mak. Gornik found the equalizer 10 minutes into the second half thanks to Lukasz Wolsztynski, who rifled the ball from close range into the far post. Wisla responded immediately, as Chuca beat the goalkeeper with a low drive. It seemed that the team from Cracow will take important three points, but in the closing stage Gornik turned the game into their favor by scoring three goals in just 15 minutes. The hosts leveled the score when unmarked Jesus Jimenez header found the net. Then the team coached by Marcin Brosz continued the … [Read more...] about Wisla suffer 10th consecutive defeat in Polish soccer league