Premier League working with American group over reform plans
An American group is assisting with Premier League reform plans but has not been appointed in response to the emergence of the controversial Project Big Picture proposals, the PA news agency understands. The league’s strategic review began in February and it is understood the Boston Consulting Group was appointed by the board early on in…
Jota was ‘Plan B’ for Klopp as Liverpool first choice is revealed
Liverpool had a different first-choice target before bringing Diogo Jota to Anfield in the summer, according to reports. Much of the success Klopp has had, winning the Champions League and the Premier League, has been down to the way Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have combined on the forward line. However, Firmino was…
Arteta pinpoints how Pepe can stay in his Arsenal line-up
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta claims Nicolas Pepe needs to be consistent in “every action” if he wants to oust Willian from their Premier League starting XI. Pepe – who joined Arsenal from Lille for £72million in 2019 – has scored just 11 goals in 53 games for Arsenal and is struggling to assert himself under…
Arteta impressed by ‘personality of younger players’ in victory
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was impressed by the performance and ‘personality’ shown by his younger players during Arsenal’s win over Molde. The Gunners went behind in the 22nd-minute after a great strike by Molde player Martin Ellingsen. The Norwegian caught keeper Bernd Leno unprepared with a curling effort from outside the box. FEATURE: The Treble:…
Mourinho: Kane numbers ‘speak for itself’ as striker hits 200
Jose Mourinho believes the goalscoring record of Harry Kane ‘speaks for itself’ after he scored in their victory over Ludogorets. The talisman opened the scoring in the 13th-minute for the North London side. He reached a Lucas Moura corner first and headed it home with relative ease. MAILBOX: Save us your Man Utd ‘final steps…
Philippine Rep Makes Plea for 'Global Solidarity' to Fight 'Climate Madness'
The climate crisis is “madness” and environmentally vulnerable nations such as the Philippines do not have time for failed climate negotiations, Philippines climate negotiator Naderev “Yeb” Saño told the delegation at the 19th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP19) Monday as he vowed to go on hunger strike until “clear progress is made.”…
US Court Rules Against 'Highly Intrusive' GPS Tracking by Police
Police departments around the U.S. must now obtain a warrant based on probable cause before they can secretly attach a GPS device to your car, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday. The case, U.S. v. Katzin, which was brought by the ACLU is being hailed as a victory in the fight against government…
TransCanada CEO: Anti-Pipeline Campaign Effective, But Keystone XL Will Be Built
The CEO of TransCanada, the corporation behind the tar sands-carrying Keystone XL, recognized the power of activists in fighting the project but said that even a rejection from the White House won’t deter the pipeline from being completed. Russ Girling, head of the Calgary-based energy giant, was in Washington on Tuesday to meet with the…
Sanders Goes on Offense Against Austerity with 'Progressive Budget Blueprint'
Fighting back against the Republican’s continued demand that deficit reductions must be achieved by slashing the nation’s cherished social programs and the Democrat’s eroding defense of them, Vermont’s Independent Senator Bernie Sanders says enough is enough. “We must not be content with an economic reality in which the middle class of this country continues to…
Richards blasts Solskjaer over Man Utd ‘cop out’ in Istanbul
Micah Richards claims Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was making “excuses” before they lost 2-1 to Istanbul Basaksehir on Wednesday night. The Red Devils’ Premier League problems were compounded by a shock Champions League loss to the Turkish side. With the stuttering Red Devils sat 15th in the Premier League, their impressive return to European football’s top…