Man Utd midfielder McTominay: Where we can hurt Tottenham

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is under no illusions facing Tottenham today. But he can see ways they can hurt Tottenham. “[They are] a good team who are well-organised and play a little bit different to maybe some other teams in the league, and it’s a little bit more unorthodox with a high line,” McTominay … Read more

Man Utd midfielder McTominay eager to build on scoring form

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is eager to build on his goalscoring form. The 27-year-old is the club’s equal leading goalscorer this season. “You just have to see the ball coming into the box and you have to try and arrive there – like the other night against Wigan,” McTominay said in an ICS interview. … Read more

Ivory Coast ease to victory in AFCON opener

ByReuters Ivory Coast‘s Seko Fofana and Jean-Philippe Krasso scored in each half as the hosts completed a 2-0 Group A victory over Guinea-Bissau in the Africa Cup of Nations opening game played in energy-sapping humidity on Saturday. Fofana gave his side a fourth minute lead with a superb shot from the edge of the box … Read more

Mourinho compares himself to Harry Potter

Jan 13, 2024, 09:53 AM ET Roma manager Jose Mourinho has called himself “Jose ‘Harry Potter’ Mourinho” and suggested he has raised expectations of what the club can achieve. His comments came after Roma were knocked out of the Coppa Italia at the quarterfinal stage with a 1-0 defeat to rivals Lazio on Wednesday. – … Read more

Burnley’s J.J. Watt slams ‘disgraceful’ Luton goal

Jan 12, 2024, 06:43 PM ET Burnley co-owner J.J. Watt hit out at the decision to allow Luton Town‘s controversial last-gasp equaliser in Friday’s Premier League draw, calling it “truly disgraceful.” The NFL legend was incensed after a lengthy VAR check failed to rule out Carlton Morris‘ stoppage-time goal, despite vociferous Burnley appeals that their … Read more

Newcastle vs. Manchester City prediction, odds, time: 2024 English Premier League picks, best bets for Jan. 13

Getty Images Manchester City are looking to start their typical second-half surge Saturday when they face Newcastle in a 2023-24 English Premier League match at St. James’ Park. The league and European champions are third in the Premier League table, five points behind leader Liverpool with a game in hand. City (12-4-3) were five behind … Read more

Ten Hag: Off-field issues affecting Antony’s form

play Ogden: Antony ‘simply not good enough’ for Manchester United (1:39)Mark Ogden explains why Man United forwards Marcus Rashford and Antony had to be in his most disappointing XI. (1:39) Manchester United winger Antony is struggling to find his best form because of the ongoing impact of off-field issues, according to manager Erik ten Hag. … Read more

Ranking all 24 AFCON teams, from pretenders to contenders

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations is upon us, as the continent’s top teams collide in the biennial month-long football showpiece in the Ivory Coast. And while this tournament is notoriously difficult to predict, with heavyweights often falling by the wayside early, ESPN has a go at ranking the teams regardless. 24. Mozambique Reasons for … Read more