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  • EPL: Give credit to Tottenham, they will punish you – Guardiola

    EPL: Give credit to Tottenham, they will punish you – Guardiola

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted frustration with his players after defeat at Tottenham.

    Spurs won 1-0 on Sunday night thanks to Harry Kane’s lone goal.

    Guardiola said: “We started really well, as usually happens against Tottenham home and away, but after we made a mistake they punished us – 1-0 down it is different, we had chances, and of course when we lose balls in transition with Kulusevski and Son, it is not easy. We dropped three points.

    “But it is not easy when 10 players defend, and sit back a little bit more than in the Etihad two weeks ago. We played good, started well and missed maybe the last pass, to shoot.

    “Sooner or later it is going to change, but it is strange we haven’t scored one goal, we have missed penalties in the past. To find an explanation is not easy.

    “We found the positions, made good balls to the channels, but missed the last action up front.

    “We are not in the position to think about being champions, just the next game, Aston Villa, we will prepare well and play our game as best as possible.

    “Tottenham has a fantastic team and squad and they punish you. They have a lot of quality up front and don’t need much with transitions, set pieces, give a lot of credit to them.”

  • Antonio Conte finds positives in Man City defeat

    Antonio Conte finds positives in Man City defeat

    Tottenham boss Antonio Conte admitted mixed feelings after their 4-2 defeat at Manchester City.

    Spurs were 2-0 up at halftime before City, inspired by Riyad Mahrez, clicked into gear.

    Conte later said, “We played a good game with personality. We put a lot of pressure on City and created problems for them. They are always really difficult to play, but I am disappointed too.

    “I hate losing – especially when we scored the two goals first.

    “We have to continue to work and have patience. We need to create something important with this team. We are ready to improve and grow from this game. That means we have to adapt. We have experience in our team so we need to use that.”

  • Guardiola blasts Man City players, fans after Tottenham victory

    Guardiola blasts Man City players, fans after Tottenham victory

    Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola took aim at his players and the home support after last night’s 4-2 win against Tottenham.

    Guardiola criticised almost every single member of his squad by name after the 4-2 victory and was insistent that they are nowhere near challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title.

    The defending champions were booed off at half time, which appeared to upset the 52-year-old, and he suggested the club had become complacent with success.

    “Playing with this lack of passion, this season I can announce we are not going to win anything,” Guardiola said.

    “[We lacked] guts, passion, fire, desire to win from minute one. The same with the fans, they are silent for 45 minutes. I want my fans back. The fans have to shout.

    “They booed because we were losing, but not because we played bad. We played good. We were better. They booed because we were losing, but maybe it’s like our team.

    “Maybe they’re too comfortable because we have won four Premier Leagues in five years. After we scored a goal they react, but tsch, that is not the point.

    “I don’t recognise my team, they [previously] had the passion and desire to run. Do you think we are going to chase the gap to Arsenal the way we are playing? No way.”

    Guardiola also said: “I want a reaction from the whole club – everyone. We are a happy flowers organisation. I don’t want happy flowers. I want to beat Arsenal. Play this way and Arsenal will destroy us.

    “We are far away from the team we had in previous seasons. Do you think this comeback will happen every time? It won’t.

    “Today we were lucky. If we want to win something or compete – but complaining, complaining, complaining – no chance we will win anything.

    “There is something in the clouds, that you cannot express, that we just don’t have.”

  • EPL: Our plan is to hurt Man City – Conte

    EPL: Our plan is to hurt Man City – Conte

    Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte says his team will have to hurt Manchester City tonight in their Premier League fixture.

    Conte said he and the players must continue to work as hard as possible if they’re to take anything away from the Etihad.

    “You know very well that we are facing, in my opinion, the best team in this moment and one of the best teams in the world,” said the Head Coach. “We are talking about a team that is full of top players and for this reason we have to perform, to over-perform, to try to get a good result.

    “Last season the result was good but you know very well, when you play against City, you have to concede possession of the ball for a long part of the game and in the part that you have the ball, you have to try to hurt them. We are working very hard to do it.”

    Offering his thoughts on City striker Erling Haaland, who has plundered a remarkable 27 goals in all competitions, Conte continued: “We are talking about a young player but at the same time, I think his status is an important status. He is showing to be a really strong player, he has scored over 20 goals – it’s incredible in your first season in the Premier League to score in this way. Yes, we have to pay attention (to him), but we have to pay attention to all of Manchester City’s players because we are talking, I repeat, about a really good team.”

    Spurs face City again in the League on February 5.

    “We have to play game by game,” Conte added. “For sure, they will be two difficult games because they are second in the table, usually they win the league, and also this season I think, with Arsenal, they are the two title contenders to win the Premier League. It won’t be easy, it’s normal, but at the same time it can also be a big push for my players to try to give everything to deliver a good result for our fans.”

  • EPL: “It’s my fault” – Pep Guardiola takes blame for Haaland

    EPL: “It’s my fault” – Pep Guardiola takes blame for Haaland

    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it is his fault for Erling Haaland’s poor run of form.

    Haaland has hit an incredible 27 goals in all competitions since joining from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

    But he has failed to score in his last three outings and Guardiola says the supply to the striker needs to improve.

    “We have our game, we have our principles but the way we played in last two games didn’t help Erling to score,” Guardiola said.

    “In the build-up you can be wider, but in the final third you have to have players in the middle. If Erling is not there we are not going to score goals.

    “In the past we have always had incredible movements in the final third, in the small spaces. Now, in the last two games, we haven’t had it. I would say it was my fault. I didn’t make them understand the way we have to attack.

    “We need runners, not just Erling. If we had just Erling he would be controlled by two or three central defenders. We need more players in those positions, definitely. We have done it. We have to do it more often.”

    City host Tottenham on Thursday night.

    Guardiola continued: “I prefer to be eight points in front but I like to handle this situation, I love it.

    “I have to find something to make the team better. I’m the man responsible. When the players don’t play good, if they don’t have the desire to do it, it is because something is wrong in my decisions. We have to find it.

    “People don’t think about the memories, how good we were. When I die people will talk about how good Pep was. That’s for sure.

    “But since we are here, people expect us to perform well, win the games and try to find the way. Otherwise – Pep out.

    “This is how our jobs work – and I want Pep in! I want to stay here, this is what I want, and for that we have to win games and be there in all the competitions.”

  • Aaron Ramsdale attacked by Tottenham fan

    Aaron Ramsdale attacked by Tottenham fan

    Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was attacked by a supporter after the north London derby against Tottenham.

    Television footage showed a Spurs fan trying to kick Ramsdale in the back after the Gunners’ 2-0 win on Sunday.

    The Professional Footballers’ Association said “violence towards players is completely unacceptable”.

    “These incidents are happening far too often. Players have a right to be safe in their place of work,” said a PFA statement.

    “When a player is attacked, we expect the laws and regulations that are in place to protect players to be properly enforced.

    “As the players’ union, we treat this as a priority issue. We will continue working with the authorities to demand players and staff are better protected in their place of work.”

    Ramsdale, 24, was unhurt in the incident at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Spurs said the fan would face an “immediate ban”.

    “We are appalled by the behaviour of a supporter that attempted to attack Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale at the end of today’s match,” said a Spurs statement.

    “Violence in any form has no place in football.

    “The club has reviewed its CCTV footage to identify the supporter and will be working with the Met Police, Arsenal and Aaron Ramsdale to take the strongest possible action, including an immediate ban from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.”

    Ramsdale had been instrumental as the Gunners won away at their nearest rivals to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

    After the game, he went to gather his water bottle when a supporter from behind the goal housing Tottenham fans rushed forward and aimed a kick at the England international before climbing back over a number of rows of seats.

    “It’s a shame as it’s just a game of football at the end of the day,” said Ramsdale.

    “Both sets of players tried to bring me away but thankfully nothing too drastic happened. It’s a sour taste but I’m sure we will enjoy it when we go back into the dressing room.

    “The Spurs fans gave me some throughout the game. I was giving some back. The people I did give it to greeted it in sportsmanlike terms but one fan tried to give me a little punch on the back.”

    A statement from the Football Association said: “We strongly condemn the incident involving a spectator that followed today’s Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal.

    “This is wholly unacceptable behaviour and we will work together with the police, the relevant authorities and the clubs to ensure the appropriate action is taken.”

  • France number one shot-stopper, Lloris retires from international football

    France number one shot-stopper, Lloris retires from international football

    France and Tottenham number one  goalkeeper,  Hugo Lloris has announced his retirement from international football.

    This is coming hours after former teammate, Wales’ Gareth Bale made same announcement.

    Meanwhile, the 2018 World Cup and 2022 finalist announced his retirement from international football on Monday.

    In a statement, the goalkeeper said it was time to hand over to the younger one to carry on.

    “There comes a time when you have to know how to hand over,” Lloris told L’Equipe.

    “I don’t want to take over, I have always said and repeated that the French team does not belong to anyone.”

    The Tottenham man said he was certain the team is ready to continue without him, recommending Mike Maignan to take over from him.

    “Prefer to go out when I’m at my best than wait for a slump,” he added.

  • EPL: Spurs draw, Newcastle win as Premier League resumes

    EPL: Spurs draw, Newcastle win as Premier League resumes

    Harry Kane added to his tally in the English Premier League by leading Tottenham’s revival after going down by 2-0 to Brentford.

    Brentford’s Vitally Janet and Ivan Toney scored for the Bees before Kane and Pierre Emile Hojbjerg restored parity for the Londoners.

    The draw meant Tottenham are still occupying the fourth position with 30 points from 16 games.

    Meanwhile, Newcastle defeated Leicester3-0 to climb up to the second position on the log.

    Chris Wood converted a penalty in the game while Newcastle two other goals were scored by Miguel Almiron and Joelinton.

    The magpies have now recorded six straight wins in the EPL.

  • Kane won’t win any trophy at Tottenham – John Terry

    Kane won’t win any trophy at Tottenham – John Terry

    Former Chelsea captain John Terry has said Tottenham striker, Harry Kane won’t win trophies with the North London club.

    Terry has claimed that Kane’s ambitions of lifting trophies will never be met as long as he stays with Spurs.

    Speaking to beIN Sports, the now 41-year-old said: “I think Harry Kane has got ambitions to go and win trophies – he’s clearly not going to do that at Tottenham is he?

    “Let’s be honest. He’s not, clearly. Let’s be honest with ourselves. He’s one of the best strikers in the world. He wants to win trophies. He wants to play for the best and biggest teams.

    “Spurs are not that, Spurs are not going to give him what he wants. He wants to finish his career with some trophies.”

  • Ronaldo gives reason of walking off during Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Tottenham

    Ronaldo gives reason of walking off during Man Utd’s 2-0 win over Tottenham

    Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has explained why he walked off inside the tunnel before the final whistle during his team’s 2-0 win over Premier League rival, Tottenham on Wednesday night.

    In an interview, he was asked “Cristiano, why did you walk off inside the tunnel before the final whistle tonight?”

    “Georgina called me and said if I’m not home by 11 PM, she will lock the door and I’ll sleep outside,” Ronaldo responded.

    Meanwhile. Manchester United boss, Erik ten Hag, has clarified his decision to leave Ronaldo on the bench during his recent Premier League match.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) had earlier reported that Ronaldo, who was an unused substitute in the game at Old Trafford, left the bench and walked down the tunnel with a few minutes to the end of the match to the amazement of the fans of the Manchester club.

    Ten Hag picked English striker, Marcus Rashford, over the 37-year-old Portuguese international, even though Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Antonio Conte’s men in the same fixture last season.

    It came as a surprise to see the Portuguese benched but Erik ten Hag insisted it was the right call.

    He went on to claim he picked players who will be able to carry out his plan given the way Tottenham plays.

    “We are building for the future, but the future is tonight,” the United boss told Amazon.

    “You pick the line-up that you think has the most chance to win, and you have a game plan. Cristiano [Ronaldo] is an important player and he can make a goal.

    “I have to deal with all the players’ expectations and I have to deal with developing this team. You have to make a game plan.

    “This is a good Tottenham team, a compact, transition team with high intensity and I think this is the best way to start like this. You get more runs behind, more dynamic up front.”

    Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 14 goals in 20 games against Tottenham Hotspurs in his career.