Manuel Pellegrini’s side needed to make a statement of intent in their league opener and did so with the long-striding central midfielder Toure leaving the West Brom players floundering in his wake on numerous occasions with powerful runs and incisive passing.
The Liverpool striker scored from a cross when team-mate Philippe Coutinho was clearly in an offside position and interfering with play. On one hand I am very proud of the players’ performances and how they were fearless enough to go toe-to-toe with Liverpool.
“It’s early on in the season“. While Terry was not happy about his rare withdrawal, Rooney stated he had no issue with being taken off. “No, of course not”.
But Louis van Gaal missed out on both players in what has been a disastrous few days for the Red Devils, with Spain worldwide Pedro choosing Chelsea and Manchester City beating their fierce local rivals to sign Argentina defender Otamendi. Almost, but not yet. I’m not happy...
Pochettino is aware Kane needs some support and the Argentine remains hopeful of signing West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino. Spurs are expected to table a second bid for Berahino this week, after an initial £15million offer was rejected on Tuesday.
The Premier League newcomers won at Upton Park on the back of a Callum Wilson hat trick, and Carl Jenkinson became the fifth West Ham player to be sent off in all competitions this season.
Rooney’s goalless streak now stretches to nine games for United, and while Memphis was busy peppering the Brugge goal with shots, the England man is still yet to muster a single effort on target this season. As top-flight Premier League football simply doesn’t have...