Thursday, July 31, 2014

Willy Caballero after the No1 shirt at Manchester City

Willy Caballero hasn’t come to Manchester City simply to pick up a paycheck – he wants Joe Hart’s shirt.

The Argentine keeper jumped at the chance to join the Premier League champions and link up once again with Manuel Pellegrini following their time together in Malaga.

At the age of 32, it was an important move for Caballero and even though he knows dislodging England Hart will be an enormous battle, it is one this supremely confident £6million signing is up for.

Memories of Pellegrini dropping Hart last season after a serious slump in form has made Caballero believe he will get more than his fair share of chances.

“I had no concerns coming to City. I know the situation but I want to try and fight for this position. I’ve come to play,” he said.

“Joe is a fantastic goalkeeper, but I want to try and take my opportunity.
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Sevilla's better! Iago Aspas advises Alberto Moreno AGAINST a move to Liverpool

Iago Aspas has taken a dig at life on Merseyside and advised Alberto Moreno against a move to Liverpool.

The Spanish forward enjoyed an unhappy spell at Anfield last season before being loaned to Sevilla this summer.

And while Moreno has been linked with a move in the opposite direction, Aspas suggests he would be better off staying in Spain.

He told ABC Sevilla: "I have not yet spoken with Alberto about Liverpool.

"Yes, it is true that his teammates have had some banter with him on the topic.

"But if it's a question about quality of life, I would say that Sevilla is better than being there, that's for sure.


If it's a question about quality of life, I would say that Sevilla is better than being there, that's for sure.
Iago Aspas
"And I have only been at Sevilla three or four days but now I belong to Sevilla, I would prefer him to stay here."

Aspas confirmed that he is delighted to have made the move, which can be made permanent at the end of the season, given his lack of playing time last term.

He added: "After last season when I did not enjoy the minutes I wanted, came the possibility of coming to Sevilla.

"Immediately I had a lot of enthusiasm about coming here and I hope that everything goes well, not only this year but also in terms of a long-term contract.

"I can not deny I'm happy."

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Morgan Schneiderlin returns to Southampton training

Morgan Schneiderlin has reportedly trained with Southampton today, despite talk suggesting that he had handed in a transfer request on Wednesday.

The 24-year-old, who has been repeatedly linked with a move from St Mary's this summer, is said to have been left unhappy after being told that he would not be allowed to leave.

Sky Sports News claim that Schniederlin handed in a transfer request yesterday, but still met up with the team today amid talk that he would refuse to train with the club.

The Saints have already seen a number of players leave during this transfer window, including England trio Rickie Lambert, Luke Shaw and Adam Lallana.
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International Champions Cup 2014 Schedule (Fixtures and Results)

SCHEDULE

Pool A

Manchester United
Real Madrid
Inter
AS Roma
Pool B

Liverpool FC
Manchester City
Olympiacos
AC Milan
Championship Match
2014 International Champions Cup Table

Group Amanu-100x100.pnginter-100x100.pngrealmadrid-100x100.pngroma-100x100.png

TEAMMATCHES PLAYEDWLGFGA+/-POINTS
ManU-16x16.png Manchester United2203215
ASRoma-16x16.png AS Roma2113303
inter-16x16.png Inter Milan2111103
realmadrid-16x16.png Real Madrid20212-11

Group Bmancity-100x100.pngOlympiacos-100x100.pngliverpool-100x100.pngacmilan-100x100.png

TEAMMATCHES PLAYEDWLGFGA+/-POINTS
liverpool-16x16.png Liverpool FC2203216
mancity-16x16.png Manchester City2117343
Olympiacos-16x16.png Olympiacos2113123
acmilan-16x16.png AC Milan20218-70

 

Group A Winner vs Group B Winner - Monday, August 4th at Sunlife Stadium, Miami
JULY 24, 2014 @ 8:00 PM
TORONTO - BMO FIELD

OLYMPIACOS VS AC MILAN

3 - 0

JULY 26, 2014 @ 2:10 PM
DENVER, CO - SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD

MANCHESTER UNITED VS AS ROMA

3 - 2

JULY 26, 2014 @ 3:00 PM
BERKELEY, CA - CALIFORNIA MEMORIAL STADIUM

REAL MADRID VS INTER

1 - 1

Inter 3-2 (PK)
JULY 27, 2014 @ 4:00 PM
PITTSBURGH, PA - HEINZ FIELD

AC MILAN VS MANCHESTER CITY

1 - 5

JULY 27, 2014 @ 5:00 PM
CHICAGO, IL - SOLDIER FIELD

OLYMPIACOS VS LIVERPOOL FC

0 - 1

JULY 29, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON D.C. - FEDEXFIELD

MANCHESTER UNITED VS INTER

0 - 0

Manchester United 5-3 (PK)
JULY 29, 2014 @ 8:15 PM
DALLAS, TX - COTTON BOWL

REAL MADRID VS AS ROMA

0 - 1

JULY 30, 2014 @ 7:00 PM
NEW YORK, NY - YANKEE STADIUM

LIVERPOOL FC VS MANCHESTER CITY

2 - 2

Liverpool 3-1 (PK)
AUGUST 02, 2014 @ 1:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA, PA - LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD

INTER VS AS ROMA

Match 9
BUY TICKETS
AUGUST 02, 2014 @ 2:00 PM
MINNEAPOLIS - TCF BANK STADIUM

OLYMPIACOS VS MANCHESTER CITY

Match 10
BUY TICKETS
AUGUST 02, 2014 @ 4:06 PM
MICHIGAN STADIUM - ANN ARBOR

MANCHESTER UNITED VS REAL MADRID

Match 11
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AUGUST 02, 2014 @ 6:30 PM
CHARLOTTE, NC - BANK OF AMERICA STADIUM

AC MILAN VS LIVERPOOL FC

Match 12
BUY TICKETS
AUGUST 04, 2014 @ 8:00 PM
MIAMI, FL - SUN LIFE STADIUM

POOL B WINNER VS POOL A WINNER

Match 13
BUY TICKETS
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Manchester City 2-2 Liverpool (Pen 1-3) : Mignolet the Hero,as Reds edge City on penalties,after thrilling 90minutes

A thrilling International Champions Cup clash ended with a penalty shoot-out after both sides took the game to each other in front of a bumper crowd in New York

Liverpool saw off Premier League champions Manchester City on penalties in the International Champions Cup after a thrilling 90 minutes had ended 2-2.

Stevan Jovetic scored twice, once either side of a fine Jordan Henderson strike, while Raheem Sterling equalised late on to force penalties.

Jovetic and Edin Dzeko combined to cut open the heart of the Liverpool defence early on, but the Montenegro striker was forced too wide, and after recovering to put the ball through Martin Kelly's legs he went to ground too easily and the move fizzled out.

Jovetic then put a free header from a corner over the bar, before Coutinho fired a low shot just wide for Liverpool at the other end.

Rickie Lambert should have opened the scoring on 15 minutes but his close-range header from Jordan Henderson's cross was straight at Willy Caballero.

Bruno Zuculini then found himself through on goal following some fine interplay in the midfield, but he went for an ambitious chip from outside the area which was easily fielded by Brad Jones.

City thought they had taken the lead on 25 minutes but Dzeko was marginally offside, so his low strike was ruled out.

Jesus Navas, impressive throughout the first half, got the better of half-time substitute Jack Robinson on City's right-hand side only for his cross to be cut out by Sebastian Coates. Robinson recovered to head away the resulting corner, but was then beaten again by Navas on the right, allowing the Spaniard to put in a cross which evaded Gerrard's attempts to clear and allowed Jovetic to poke home from close range.

City could have had a penalty shortly afterwards when Robinson handled a Jovetic chip, but Liverpool used that stroke of luck to their advantage and quickly equalised.

Raheem Sterling ran straight at the heart of the City defence and picked out Sturridge. The striker was well tackled by Kolarov, but the ball fell straight into the path of the on-rushing Jordan Henderson, who stroked the ball past Joe Hart with power and precision.

Zuculini had a great chance to give City the lead again, but the youngster somehow fired his shot against the crossbar from five yards out.

But Jovetic did make it 2-1 when Iheanacho's low shot was blocked by Coates, which allowed the Montengro striker to instinctively toe-poke home.

The Reds had a good chance to level when Sterling got in behind the City defence, but after he cut the ball back to the edge of the area Coutinho could only slide his shot wide of the post.

Sterling had been his side's best player since coming on at the break, and it was he who got the equaliser five minutes from time. Sturridge did well to hold the ball up in the corner before picking out Lucas on the edge of the box. The Brazilian played it first time to Sterling, who took the ball into the box and slotted past Hart with aplomb.

Penalties followed a thrilling second half, but the first three kicks were missed in barely credible circumstances.

Aleksandar Kolarov blazed his spot-kick, the first of the night, well over the bar, only for Daniel Sturridge to step up next and produce a carbon copy.

Even Yaya Toure then saw his effort saved by the legs of Simon Mignolet, before Emre Can slotted his home. Mignolet saved again from Jesus Navas, who had enjoyed a fine night prior, as Jordan Henderson gave his side a 2-0 lead in the shoot-out.

Iheanachoo produced an excellent penalty to get his side off the mark, but Lucas converted next to give Liverpool the victory, and two points towards their International Champions Cup campaign.

The Reds are top of their group by one point, and could even face Manchester United in the final on Monday if results go both sides' way.

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