Domestic
Real Sociedad opened up a five-point gap in the race for fourth place.
Philippe Montanier brought in Alberto de la Bella for the injured Liassine Cadamuro at left-back, Asier Illarramendi returned after suspension, but Antoine Griezmann was banned so Gonzalo Castro played on the left.
From the side that thrashed Malaga 5-1, Ernesto Valverde brought Ricardo...
Read more »
Despite having little to play for, Manchester United collected a point at the Emirates.
Without Olivier Giroud, Arsene Wenger used Lukas Podolski as his main forward. Jack Wilshere was only on the bench.
Sir Alex Ferguson named a strong starting line-up, with Rio Ferdinand returning to the defence alongside Jonny Evans.
This was all about Arsenal’s strategy...
Read more »
Liverpool trailed for long periods, but Daniel Sturridge and Luis Suarez combined very effectively in the second half.
Brendan Rodgers left out Sturridge, favouring Stewart Downing in the only change from last week’s 0-0 draw at Reading.
Rafael Benitez’s side was fairly predictable, although he selected Fernando Torres upfront against his former club, despite the fact...
Read more »
A reverse of the previous meeting between the sides – the only goal came from the penalty spot in another disappointing contest.
Antonio Conte continued with the 3-5-1-1 that worked excellently away at Lazio, with Giorgio Chiellini returningin place of Federico Peluso.
Max Allegri was still without Mario Balotelli, and Mathieu Flamini was also banned. Massimo...
Read more »
Manchester City dominated the first half, but some clever substitutions from Andre Villas-Boas meant Tottenham had a storming final 20 minutes.
Villas-Boas was able to select Gareth Bale from the start, although Aaron Lennon is still unavailable. Emmanuel Adebayor was favoured over Jermain Defoe.
Roberto Mancini was without David Silva and Sergio Aguero wasn’t 100% fit,...
Read more »
