The manager’s faith was tested again on Sunday, when QPR were hanging on to a 2-1 scoreline as the match went into injury time, but Mancini maintained that he was never downbeat despite the title looking likely to return to Old Trafford. “I thought always that we could win the game,” he said “The...
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Arsenal deserve to finish third and wrap up Champions League qualification, believes Arsene Wenger
Wenger added: “There is even more uncertainty because fourth place is not this time necessarily in the Champions League. “Let’s make sure we finish third and win our game – that is the only answer we can give. “To do that of course you need a full, committed performance from everybody. “On that front...
Roberto Di Matteo to find out Chelsea future after Champions League final, insists chief exec Ron Gourlay
He is also tight-lipped over the likelihood of agreeing an 11th-hour deal with Drogba, amid reports the club are refusing to budge on the forward’s demands for a two-year extension. “We continue to discuss with Didier the situation,” said Gourlay, who was last year prepared to offer only a new one-year contract. “Didier loves...
David Luiz confident of playing in Chelsea’s Champions League final
Press Association Chelsea’s two Brazil internationals, Ramires, left, and David Luiz strike a pose with the FA Cup at Wembley. Photograph: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images Chelsea‘s defender David Luiz is confident of being fit for the Champions League final against Bayern Munich. The Blues are facing a centre-back crisis for the match...
FA Cup final 2012: Didier Drogba the man for Chelsea’s big occasion with Liverpool at Wembley says Frank Lampard
Following a final training session – from which Gary Cahill and David Luiz were notable absentees – Lampard reflected on the importance of Drogba to Chelsea when the defining matches come around, as well as the recent upturn in Torres’s form. “We’re very fortunate to have the pair of them,” Lampard said. “Didier has...
Champions League chase hots up as ghost whistle blows Lazio off course | Paolo Bandini
Lazio coach Edy Reja shouts at referee Mauro Bergonzi at the end of Udinese’s victory on Sunday night. Photograph: Paolo Giovannini/AP In Serie A, it’s never over until the fat lady sings. Even then, you better make sure you’re listening to the right one. Lazio‘s players clearly heard the full-time whistle blow as Udinese...
James Richardson’s European football papers review – video
In a week dominated by the semi-finals of the Champions League, James Richardson delves through the highlights of the European press reaction to the results. From misery in Catalonia and Madrid to delight in Bavaria, as Bayern Munich win on penalties to face Chelsea – who will be without ‘captain brainless and his concrete...