Chelsea, away. Let's not forget, they also had the ball in the net but Kabak's own goal was ruled out by McBurnie's offside. Sheffield United's performance was like a broken record against Liverpool on Sunday. The Premier League website employs cookies to make our website work and improve your user experience. Following the codification of professional football by the Football Association in 1885, the Football League was established in 1888, after a series of meetings initiated by Aston Villa director William McGregor. David McGoldrick twice forced saves from Adrian in the first half, while Oli McBurnie should have buried a golden header while Liverpool were only 1-0 ahead. Tottenham coach Mourinho has enjoyed a glittering managerial career, winning the UEFA Champions League with both Porto and Inter, as well as domestic titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain. Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has named six teams who could challenge for the Premier League title.. "That's not the point for me in this moment, the point for me is to set up a team that came here with every intention to win and in the end, a little bit of deja vu in some situations. Tottenham will also play on April 11 when they welcome Jose Mourinho's former side, Manchester United, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 4.30pm. "Fernandes' final pass today hasn't been great," said Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville, as the playmaker laboured to a 71.4% passing accuracy, the second-lowest figure among his team-mates. Dave Fraser; Feb 22 2021, 11:44 ET; Updated: Mar 5 2021, 14:17 ET; LIVERPOOL appeared to have the world at their feet just eight short months ago. Tottenham: Jose Mourinho can take Spurs to the Premier League title. They've scored 10 goals in his nine games and finishing was on Tuchel's mind after the tight game on Sunday. With Dennis Praet and Ayoze Perez also out, that's eight important figures Leicester are currently missing and there are signs the available players - who were also knocked out of the Europa League on Thursday - are feeling the strain. Willian repaid Arteta's faith in him by setting up two of the goals, while Pepe, who tapped in the third, produced one of his best performances in an Arsenal shirt. Fulham pick up another point... but was Palace stalemate two dropped? Tottenham Hotspur returned to the top of the Premier League on Sunday courtesy of a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Chelsea. They were big favourites to win today and, when Kane hit the post with them 2-1 up, they looked on course to move into the Champions League places. Opinion: Jose Mourinho’s stubborn style is denying Tottenham a Premier League title challenge Five times this season Tottenham have drawn games they should have won thanks to … Mourinho has point to prove. While David Moyes _ another former United manager _ could be leading West Ham into the Champions League for the first time, Mourinho is set to miss out at a second attempt at qualification with the 2019 beaten … Jose Mourinho Calls Tottenham 'a Pony' in Premier League Title Race. Premier League hits and misses: Jose Mourinho's Gareth Bale stance vindicated? While he weighed in defensively with three tackles and two interceptions, it is in the final third United really need Fernandes to shine - and a couple of blocked shots and one chance created was a poor return. He returned to the Blues on 3 June 2013, nine years and a day after getting his first taste of management in England’s top tier. Sunday night's victory has given the champions a platform to lift off again from but there's no guarantee it will propel them far. Liverpool's week will not be decided by its beginning - a comfortable 2-0 victory at the league's worst team - or its end - a home date with third-from-bottom Fulham - but it's middle engagement: Chelsea on Thursday night at Anfield. He's done all the stuff outside and the rehabilitation, now the key thing is can we get him up to speed and that's always difficult after being out for eight weeks. In the dressing room I feel comfortable and I'm having fun. 17 - Joe Willock's equaliser was Newcastle's 17th shot from inside the box against Spurs today; their most in a single Premier League game under Steve Bruce. "The big concern for Liverpool were the signs tonight that if Sheffield United had a bit more quality..." mused Roy Keane. Premier League players and staff are now required to self-isolate for 10 days after trips abroad, except to train and play matches. Win that match, and Liverpool will be very much back in contention for a top-four berth. Plenty was made about the Reds' defence ahead of the game, with Adrian replacing Alisson in goal, and Nat Phillips partnering Ozan Kabak in defence for Liverpool's 14th difference centre-back pairing in the league this season. Mourinho's stance, and patience, with Bale has been justified and he will be hoping this form continues as Spurs look to push up the league before the end of the season.Oliver Yew. Invited. Joe Willock's late equaliser secured a 2-2 draw for Newcastle at St James' Park; A quickfire Harry Kane double cancelled out Joelinton's opener; Spurs miss the chance to go into the top four, while Newcastle register a vital point in their battle against relegation. Liverpool steamrolled their way to the title last season with relative ease … Jose Mourinho described Tottenham's 2-2 draw against Newcastle as "not a good point" and lamented Spurs' "instability", while Steve Bruce believes his side should have taken all three. Jose Mourinho, or Jose Mario dos Santos Mourinho Felix, is one of two active Portuguese Managers in the Premier League. Premier League winners and, well, Jose Mourinho Date published: Monday 15th February 2021 12:00 - Daniel Storey We will get to Jose Mourinho but first…. Play for free, entries by 6:00pm. Seasons run from August to May with each team playing 38 … The performances of Willian, Nicolas Pepe, and Martin Odegaard will also lift the Arsenal supporters for this key period. That's not a Jose trait. Mourinho and the former Chelsea midfielder-turned-manager have met four times in different dugouts. Jose Mourinho took his side to Anfield knowing a point or win would keep them at the top of the table. "It's imperative that Liverpool finish in the top four," reflected Graeme Souness. Jose Mourinho has been sacked as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. Any side would want that sort of talent, especially the form Bale showed against Sean Dyche's side. Play for free, entries by 6:00pm. I thought we were the better side, it's as good as I've seen us play for a long time, especially after the debacle of two weeks ago. Credit must go to Ramsdale, who made a string of superb saves in the first half to give Sheffield United a fighting chance of taking something against the struggling champions. José Mourinho has said Tottenham are ‘not even in the race’ for the title despite a 0-0 draw at Chelsea sending them back to the top Share ; Comments; By. For historic reasons, a few … #NEWTOT pic.twitter.com/oNtcunVw2R, "When they set standards like they have today, it's important that you stay there. Tottenham: Jose Mourinho can take Spurs to the Premier League title. The Portuguese had … Leicester City sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after Premier League title win – video report. The supporters and manager will be heartened by that performance today. Tuchel hinted in the week at Kai Havertz's potential as a false nine but there is likely to be demand from Chelsea supporters for a big-name addition in the summer if the problem persists. However, as Sky Sports co-commentator Andy Hinchcliffe said, he would not have needed to make so many saves if his defenders had performed better. "Spurs have given up 15 points from winning positions. 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Liverpool’s Premier League title defence WORSE than Moyes’ season at Man Utd but not as bad as Mourinho’s Chelsea. 20 teams compete in the Premier League each season, which is usually played between August and May.Each season, 38 games are played (playing all 19 other teams home and away). He said: "It is not a good point. Newcastle are back on Sky Sports next Sunday when they host Burnley in the Premier League; kick-off 12pm. Spurs Manager Premier League Appointed: Nov 20, 2019 Contract until: Jun 30, 2023 Former player: Last club : Com. Jose Mourinho is now inhabiting his third job in the competition as Tottenham Hotspur manager having ... 7x Swedish League title. The hope is Tuchel will get Timo Werner firing but he began on the bench against United and is yet to ignite under his new boss. Bruce told Sky Sports: "We're pleased but, in my opinion, it should have been three points. That's worrying. We're in tomorrow to start work on next week. If you want to be a top team you can't give up leads the way they do.". The days of the Premier League might now be numbered; European Super League winners and losers does not have the same ring. Given their depleted resources, the back-to-back Premier League games against Burnley, Brighton, and Sheffield United is a kind run of fixtures. But they will need to be better again on Thursday for it to count for anything.Pete Gill. Bruce also gave an update on the injured Callum Wilson, adding: "He's eight weeks [out] today so we're hoping that he joins in training tomorrow. Newcastle manager Steve Bruce believes his side should have won the game, having produced a much-improved performance from their dismal defeat to Brighton two weeks ago. "They got in behind, the centre-halves got bullied a couple of times, and Sheffield United should have scored once or twice. "You don't get many chances, if you do a half-chance must be enough," he said. At the end of the 1888–89 season, Preston North End were the … He says their new boss Thomas Tuchel … Click to play Tap to play. "It was not a problem of fight, it was not a problem of attitude, the players wanted to win but I have to be honest and say I saw things on the pitch, not in terms of attitude but in terms of profile, vision, balance, which belongs to the top players, I didn't see in every position. Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness: "Newcastle never gave up. We should and we can, with the objective to win so I'm not happy with a point. Fernandes lost the ball 20 times in all - more than any player on the pitch - and while risky passing is part of his remit, there were examples, such as the pass out of play when he tried to set up a counter-attack through Marcus Rashford, when he had the capacity to do better. The 2006-07 season saw Mourinho relinquish the Premier League title as they finished second to Man United, but he did manage to get his hands on a second League Cup and his first ever FA Cup. Sky Sports features editor Peter Smith: "It was a spirited, ambitious performance from Newcastle - and a fantastic response to that huge setback against Brighton before the international break. There was the performance, which I was really pleased with, considering what's happened over the last couple of weeks. Jose Mourinho has turned Tottenham into genuine Premier League title contenders, according to former Spurs goalkeeper Paul Robinson. Mourinho's stance, and patience, with Bale has been justified and he will be hoping this form continues as Spurs look to push up the league before the end of the season. Oliver Yew 2:12 Everything ran smoothly in the first two seasons. I'm happy and I'm sure it's showing on the pitch. The English skipper has accounted for 16 G/A in the English Premier League, whereas Heung Min Son has 11 G/A in nine games for Tottenham. Arsenal still have plenty of issues to address - they were all over the place for Leicester's opener and were wasteful with possession in the final third during much of the first half - but with confidence-boosting results behind them, they can attack these defining fixtures coming up with belief.Peter Smith. Those superstars may be out of reach but a high-quality goalscorer is a must if Chelsea are to become serious contenders in the Premier League next season.Peter Smith. Lampard gave Mourinho … The pressure was on Bruce and his side to perform, and they responded well to take a vital point as they battle Premier League relegation. 2x Swedish League Cup. But if we stay at that level, then I'm still convinced we'll be OK.". Fulham extended their impressive recent unbeaten Premier League run to five games with a goalless draw at Crystal Palace on Sunday lunchtime, but will it be a point gained, or two dropped come the end of the season? Of course, playing against the top teams is a harder challenge - but the drop-off at times feels more than it should be and, besides, United could do with some of his magic to get over the line in these tight contests. I don't want to go very deep on my analysis because I feel that what I feel, what I think, what I want to say cannot be with you, it can only be in the dressing room. Mourinho won three Premier League titles at Stamford Bridge. But anything other than maximum points in those games will have critics pointing to their ominous run-in to the season: Man Utd, away. He's far more effective against the other 13 sides, with 1.3 goal contributions in those fixtures. Jose Mourinho is too experienced to get drawn into talk of winning the Premier League. I alluded to it before the game, we have to it with so much nonsense up here, but after a poor five minutes where we gave the goals away, the response was there for everybody to see. Three Premier League titles, to go with FA Cup and League Cup successes, were secured across two spells at Chelsea, while a Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble was enjoyed at Inter. Mourinho's men host bitter rivals Arsenal on Sunday and sit top of the table heading into the weekend, making them clear favourites to cement their bragging rights. Finally, it looks to have paid off. Als Tabellensiebter der Premier League haben die Spurs sechs Spiele vor Saisonende fünf Punkte Rückstand auf Champions-League-Platz vier. Essential cookies are required for the operation of our website. For all the control and defensive solidity Chelsea have shown at the start of his reign, they have rarely looked ready to cut loose and make their dominance count in matches. 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