Football: Man City inflict more pain on Man United to go back on topMANCHESTER (REUTERS) - Manchester City took a big step towards retaining the Premier League title with a 2-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Wednesday (April 24) sending them back to the top of the table.City have 89 points, one more than...

Football: My players must want the ball, says new Lions coach Tatsuma YoshidaSINGAPORE - He envisions a pacy and attacking brand of football for the Lions, and new national coach Tatsuma Yoshida was quick to emphasise this philosophy to his players during his first training session on Monday (June 3).The workout at the...

Guardiola sorry City awarded 'offside' goalLONDON • Pep Guardiola was apologetic after Manchester City were given a helping hand on their way to a 3-1 home victory over Watford, but insisted his side were deserving of the win that ensured they remained top of the Premier League table.City were labouring to break down...

Football: New Home United coach Saswadimata Dasuki eyes Singapore Premier League glorySINGAPORE - It has been 15 years since Home United last won Singapore football's professional league title but the new man at the helm is relishing the challenge of ending the long drought.The Singapore Premier League (SPL) club have...

Backline conundrum for Arsenal's Emery in Wolves' lairLONDON • Unai Emery is faced with a defensive dilemma that could make or break Arsenal's hopes of a top-four finish in their Premier League campaign.The Gunners travel to Wolves today having missed a chance on tightening their grip on a top-four finish ahead of at...

Football: Liverpool staying positive despite blip, says KloppLONDON (AFP) - Jurgen Klopp has vowed that Liverpool will remain positive as they battle for the Premier League title despite a wobble that has enabled Manchester City to seize the initiative.Liverpool's destiny is no longer in their own hands after a goalless...

Qatar in talks to buy a stake in LeedsLONDON • Qatar held advanced discussions to buy a stake in storied English Championship football team Leeds United on Monday, according to two people with direct knowledge of the discussions.The gas-rich Gulf state, which has gained an outsized influence in global football, stunned...

Fandi rues missed chances in 1-1 drawIt was encouraging that his team struck back immediately after falling behind, but Singapore's 1-1 draw with Hong Kong in the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 Championship qualifier yesterday still left a sour taste in coach Fandi Ahmad's mouth.The national Under-22 side carved...

Football: West Ham pass evidence to police on racist abuse of Liverpool's Salah during EPL gameLONDON (REUTERS) - West Ham have handed evidence to the police after completing an investigation into racist abuse shouted at Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah during their English Premier League match at the London Stadium on...