Derby v manchester united

City have 89 points, one more than rivals Liverpool, with both teams having three games to play - and none of them against top six opponents. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side remain in sixth place with 64 points, outside the Champions League qualification slots as the early promise of the Norwegian’s reign dissipates. United are surely keen to get this season over with and begin the rebuilding they need - they have now lost seven games out of their last nine in all competitions and were outclassed after the break by City’s composed, intelligent passing and movement. Second-half goals from Bernardo Silva and Leroy Sane ensured a comfortable win for City, who have now won 11 straight league games. The form book suggests City should win the title, much to the frustration of Liverpool who have lost just once this season. United, smarting from their 4-0 hammering at Everton on Sunday, at least played with aggression and energy in the scoreless first half but created little … [Read more...] about Manchester City win derby, Arsenal defeated at Wolves

Mesut Ozil is thriving as Arsenal captain. (Photo: AFP/Glyn Kirk) After sealing an impressive 10th straight victory at home to Leicester in the Premier League on Monday, Unai Emery's outfit are the team to watch in Group E. Arsenal and Sporting sit on six points apiece after two games, with Azerbaijan's Qarabag and fellow strugglers Vorskla of Ukraine still pointless. Sporting are fifth in Portugal's top flight, four points off the top with former Manchester United star Nani having scored three goals from seven league outings. If Arsenal needed more reason to believe in their chances of going all the way, they need not look far. As coach of Sevilla in 2013-2016, Emery led the Spaniards to three consecutive Europa League titles. "We are beginning to play with heart," Emery said after Monday's come-from-behind 3-1 win, in which Mesut Ozil scored and provided an assist in a man-of-the-match performance. "I think we played some sexy football," said the 30-year-old German. Sporting, who … [Read more...] about Rampant Arsenal face Lisbon test, Chelsea sweat on Hazard