AFPSpurs boss Postecoglou won't give up on Champions League ambition
Ange Postecoglou has insisted he is still aiming for a top-four finish that will secure Champions League football but accepts Tottenham have work to do before they can compete effectively with Europe's elite.Postecoglou, explaining why there was more to competing in the Champions League than coming fourth in the Premier League, said: "Finishing fourth and getting into the Champions League does not make you a Champions League club, in my opinion.
AFPGuardiola expects Man City to be pitch perfect against Fulham
Pep Guardiola insists Manchester City will be prepared for whatever conditions come their way at Fulham on Saturday after training on long grass.But many observers interpreted the Spaniard's words as a slight dig at Forest for not preparing a pitch conducive to free-flowing football and Guardiola expects more of the same when City, bidding to move two points clear of leaders Arsenal, kick off at Craven Cottage on Saturday.
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Guridi late header rescues point for Alaves in draw with Girona
Jon Guridi scored deep in stoppage time for host Alaves to draw with Girona 2-2 in the Spanish league on Friday. Alaves came into the match on the back of consecutive wins against Atletico Madrid, Celta de Vigo and Valencia but Eric Garcia put Girona 1-0 up with a header after just four minutes. The home side leveled eight minutes later when Giuliano Simeone’s precise cut back was converted by Guridi.
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Late Duffy goal sends Derry second in Premier Division
Derry City move up to second in the Premier Division with a narrow 1-0 victory against Bohemians.