Steve Cooper said his Nottingham Forest players used the “belief and frustration” from their narrow defeat at Old Trafford to steer them to a surprise win at Chelsea.
Anthony Elanga hit the only goal of the game early in the second half, making the most of Moises Caicedo losing possession as Forest secured a 1-0 victory at Stamford Bridge.
Having already suffered close defeats at Arsenal and Manchester United in the opening weeks of the Premier League campaign, a win in west London would have pleased Cooper.
Your Player of the Match is !
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC)
Asked if the belief from the performance at United had helped his players heading into the game at Chelsea, he replied: “Yes, I definitely think that – and also the frustrat…
American striker Jozy Altidore says it would be a pleasure to return to the Premier League, amid reported interest from Sunderland.
The 23-year-old bagged 31 goals in 41 appearances in all competitions for Eredivisie outfit AZ last season, form that has seen him linked with several European clubs.
But Altidore – who spent an unsuccessful season on loan at Hull City in the 2009-10 Premier League season, in which he scored just two goals in 30 appearances – has stated a preference to return to England.
It is a fantastic league, anyone will tell you that, Altidore said.
If you look at everything, the Premier League is probably the biggest league in the world. Everybody knows that and it would be a pleasure to play in a league like that again.
The United S…
Juventus will look to move into second place in Serie A when they face Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi on Sunday.
Roma continued their 100 per cent start to the season with a 2-0 win over Napoli on Friday, meaning a win for Antonio Conte s men will move them three points clear of Rafael Benitez s side.
Juve have dropped points only once in the league this season, a 1-1 draw with Inter in September, and are currently on a four-game winning streak domestically.
Conte s men will fancy their chances of returning to Turin with three points, thanks to Fiorentina s mixed recent form and Juve s impressive record in Florence.
Vincenzo Montella s side have not won in their last three Serie A games and failed to beat Juventus in their last 10 competitive attempts…
Suspended UEFA president Michel Platini is confident the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will overturn his six-year ban from football.
Platini arrived in Lausanne on Friday to contest his sanction related to a disloyal payment made by then FIFA chief Sepp Blatter in 2011.
The Frenchman s sanction was reduced from eight years by the FIFA Appeal Committee earlier this year, but he has taken his fight to CAS to try and clear his name.
I m fine, he is quoted as saying by L Equipe on arrival at CAS.
Today is the start of the game, a new game, a final and we re all on the same line.
I am optimistic we will win.
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Liverpool s appointment of Michael Owen as an international ambassador has not gone down well with the club s fans to say the least.
The former England international was announced in the role, which will see him engaging with fans around the world and representing the club at various fan and commercial events , on Thursday.
Michael Owen becomes ’s first official international ambassador:
— Liverpool FC (@LFC)
Owen started his career at Liverpool, but some were quick to allude to a stint at fierce rivals Manchester United later in his career, apparently branding the 36-year-old a snake.
— Shane (@Blame_Suarez)
is he going to become Man United s international ambassador in a few years as well?
— Paul (@Kolology…
Gordon Strachan has left his role as head coach of Scotland after failing to secure qualification for the World Cup.
The Scottish Football Association said a change was needed to inject fresh impetus after the disappointment of narrowly missing out on a play-off place for Russia 2018.
Assistant coach Mark McGhee, who joined alongside Strachan in 2013, has also left.
The Board of the Scottish FA and Gordon Strachan have agreed that the Scotland national team will be led by a new head coach in preparation for the UEFA EURO 2020 qualifying campaign, Scotland s governing body confirmed in a statement.
While the nation s collective disappointment at not qualifying for the play-offs for the 2018 FIFA World Cup is understandable, it was nevertheless a mark of …
The current crop of Belgium players is to some ‘The Golden Generation’. The tag is down to the sheer quality within Roberto Martinez’s squad. It seems the Red Devils may finally be living up to the tag.
On Monday night, Martinez’s team came from two goals down against Japan to win 3-2 to book their spot in the World Cup quarter-finals. A Belgium comeback seemed almost inevitable, maybe due to the standard of player on the pitch for the Red Devils.
Rescued the game superbly
Japan deserves massive credit for their performance. The Blue Samurai showed tremendous spirit, determination and above all quality for much of the game. However, in the last 20 minutes, the Red Devils quality overpowered the Asian side.
Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen started the c…
Valencia winger Pablo Piatti has joined LaLiga rivals Espanyol on a season-long loan.
The deal includes an option for Espanyol to secure the 27-year-old on a permanent deal.
Valencia wishes the best of luck to Pablo Piatti in this new stage, the club said in a statement on their official website.
. , nou jugador del . ¡Bienvenido, !
— RCD ESPANYOL OFICIAL (@RCDEspanyol)
Piatti joined Valencia from Almeria in July 2011, a month on from making his sole international appearance for Argentina.
Having enjoyed his most successful LaLiga campaign in 2014-15, with seven goals and as many assists across 28 appearances, Piatti failed to reproduce such form last time around and struggled to secure a regular starting spot following Nuno Espir…
Raheem Sterling scored twice as Manchester City extended their record run of victories in the Premier League to 16 games with an emphatic 4-1 triumph over Tottenham.
Despite the talismanic David Silva, who had scored four goals in his past three outings, missing a league game for the first time this season, Pep Guardiola s all-conquering juggernaut rolled on to move 14 points clear of nearest rivals Manchester United at the top of the table.
Ilkay Gundogan s free header from a corner gave City an early lead before Kevin de Bruyne doubled their advantage with a left-footed drive 20 minutes from time.
The home side could even afford to see substitute Gabriel Jesus miss a penalty before Sterling bagged a late brace, taking the England international s tally for the s…
Southampton captain Jose Fonte looks set to stay at the club following talks with the club, .
The Portugal international, who starred as his country clinched the European Championships in France last month, has been linked with a switch to Manchester United in a move that would see him link up with countryman Jose Mourinho.
However, the Saints have no wishes for him to leave and have held one-on-one talks with the thirty-two year old as they look to retain his services.
Fonte has been with the south-coast outfit since signing from Crystal Palace in January 2010 and has since racked up two hundred and sixty-eight appearances in all competitions, scoring fifteen goals.
He was part of the squads that won back-to-back promotions to the top flight in 2011…