Bullet point previews of Premier League matches

Published On: January 18, 2020 01:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 18: Match-by-match facts and statistics ahead of round 23 of the Premier League on Jan. 18-19

LIVERPOOL, Jan 18: Liverpool have been handed a double injury boost ahead of their Premier League meeting against Manchester United on Sunday with defender Joel Matip and midfielder Fabinho both fit, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday.

Man City's Sane could resume training next week - Guardiola

Published On: January 18, 2020 12:46 PM NPT By: Reuters

Manchester, Jan 18: Manchester City winger Leroy Sane could return to full training as early as next week as he steps up his comeback from a serious knee injury, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

Premier League refs told to use pitchside monitors for red cards

Published On: January 18, 2020 12:08 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 18: Premier League referees are being instructed by the PGMOL, the body responsible for elite match officials in the English game, to make more use of pitch side monitors for red card decisions.

MADRID, Jan 18: Real Madrid will be without captain Sergio Ramos and forward Gareth Bale for Saturday’s La Liga match against Sevilla but are boosted by the return of top scorer Karim Benzema after he recovered from a muscle strain.

Undercooked Federer hopes for fast start at Melbourne Park

Published On: January 18, 2020 11:47 AM NPT By: Reuters

MELBOURNE, Jan 18: Roger Federer is bidding for a third title in four years at Melbourne Park and a record-extending 21st Grand Slam trophy but having not played competitive tennis since November the Swiss is keeping a lid on expectations.

Macchindra's first loss leaves title race wide open

Published On: January 18, 2020 10:41 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, Jan 18: Two goals in the first 20 minutes for Himalayan Sherpa Club inflicted the first loss on Machhindra Club, as the title race was left wide open with Tribhuvan Army Club, Manang Marshyangdi Club and Three Star Club eyeing to take an advantage in the ongoing Qatar Airways Martyr’s Memorial A-Division League.

Rabada handed test ban after screaming send-off for England's Root

Published On: January 17, 2020 08:29 PM NPT By: Reuters

PORT ELIZABETH, Jan 17:South Africa’s top bowler Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the last test of the four-match series against England after being given another demerit point for a robust wicket celebration on the first day of the third test at St George’s Park on Thursday

Stokes hits ton as England take command

Published On: January 17, 2020 07:27 PM NPT By: Reuters

PORT ELIZABETH, Jan 17: Ben Stokes rushed to his century and Ollie Pope moved within sight of a maiden test ton as England reached 335 for four wickets at lunch on day two of the third test against South Africa on Friday.

Chelsea youngster James handed five-year deal

Published On: January 17, 2020 01:15 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, Jan 17: Chelsea have handed 20-year-old defender Reece James a long-term contract until 2025, the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday.