Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur preview: Team news, head-to-head, stats and prediction

21 days ago BBC

MATCH FACTSHead-to-headManchester City have lost four of their past five Premier League fixtures against Tottenham, as many defeats as in the previous 19 meetings. Tottenham, along with Chelsea, have earned an unsurpassed 27 victories against Manchester City in the Premier League. Guardiola's side last lost two Premier League matches in a row in December 2018. Spurs have lost all four of their Premier League matches this campaign against teams currently above them in the table. They have conceded two or more goals in 11 Premier League fixtures this season - only Bournemouth have a worse record.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp feeling 'low' after defeat at Nottingham Forest

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3 months ago BBC

T20 World Cup: Zimbabwe urged to dream big in Super 12s

Milton Shumba and Ryan Burl saw Zimbabwe over the line against Scotland with nine balls to spareZimbabwe coach Dave Houghton has urged his team to dream big as they enter the Super 12 stage of the men's T20 World Cup in Australia. "We wanted to get into the Super 12 and play against the big sides again," Houghton told BBC Sport Africa. Nothing will be better for me than to start off in our next game and beat the South Africans. Houghton returned as Zimbabwe coach in June, and the former national team captain guided the side through T20 World Cup qualifiers on home soil a month later. After finishing top of a first-round group in Australia which also included the West Indies and Ireland, Zimbabwe - who are 11th in the T20 world rankings - will also face India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and the Netherlands in the Super 12.

3 months ago BBC

Queens Park Rangers 2-1 Wigan Athletic: Leon Balogun's header helps leaders hang on to top spot

Last updated on .From the section ChampionshipLeon Balogun celebrates his first goal for QPRQPR survived second-half pressure to beat Wigan at Loftus Road and stay top of the Championship. Sam Field headed in Stefan Johansen's corner at the back post to reward Rangers' dominant start. Nathan Broadhead's volley levelled matters against the run of play, but the hosts were back in front within minutes when Leon Balogun powered a header into the top corner from another Johansen corner. Broadhead had a second goal ruled out and the Latics created a number of chances in the second half, with Josh Magennis hooking a shot against the post late on, however the hosts held on. But after Johansen limped off injured shortly before half-time, Rangers were made to work hard for the points.

3 months ago BBC

Grimsby Town 0-0 Bradford City

Last updated on .From the section League TwoPromotion hopefuls Bradford were held to a scoreless draw by Grimsby Town in a frantic League Two stalemate at Blundell Park. Bradford striker Andy Cook set his sights with a header on 15 minutes, while Otis Khan saw his low attempt blocked at the other end. Kieran Green then crashed a shot against the post for the Mariners as both sides went close to opening the scoring in the run up to half-time. Goalkeepers took centre stage upon the restart as Grimsby stopper Max Crocombe denied Harry Chapman before Harry Lewis clawed out an opportunistic flick from Khan as the game somehow remained goalless. Grimsby were on top at that point as Gavan Holohan fired at Lewis from close range before Anthony Glennon went close directly from a corner.

3 months ago BBC

Chelsea v Man Utd live scores: Updates from Stamford Bridge as e dey happun

Chelsea v Man Utd live scores: Updates from Stamford Bridge as e dey happun22 October 2022, 17:30 WAT New Informate 4 minutes wey don passWia dis foto come from, Getty ImagesChelsea and Manchester United dey meet for Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 0-0 Man Utd50 mins: Ruben Loftus-Cheek shot dey deflected and e go back for di first corner of di game. 1 min: Di players don dey di pitch. 17 mins: United get di ball inside di box but dem no fit convert am and Shaw dey flagged for offside. 30 mins: One poor kick from Kepa pass di ball straight to Luke Shaw.

3 months ago BBC

Salford City 0-2 Stockport County

Last updated on .From the section League TwoWill Collar and Paddy Madden were on target as Stockport won at Greater Manchester rivals Salford City. The Ammies succumbed to a goal in each half and remain without a home win since August. The first-ever EFL clash between these two saw Salford threaten early on when Luke Bolton curled a sweet 18-yard strike inches off target. Midway through the first half Stockport's Myles Hippolyte fired straight at goalkeeper Tom King following James Brown's precise cross. Defender Calum MacDonald also went close when he poked wide as he met Collar's ball into the box.

3 months ago BBC

Dominic Young draws Martin Offiah comparisons after England beat France in Rugby League World Cup

With England leading 36-12 against France and 14 minutes left on the clock, winger Dominic Young intercepted a pass on his own tryline and set off at speed. So impressive has his impact been in this World Cup, BBC TV pundits drew comparisons with legendary England and Great Britain winger Martin Offiah. He was flying," said former England head coach Steve McNamara. "He makes you dare to dream of England winning the World Cup," said former England international Jon Wilkin. Former England international Wilkin added: "Young has had an exceptional start to this World Cup and his England career.

3 months ago BBC

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