Football: Newcastle finally get first win with victory over Burnley

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Newcastle United finally ended their season-long wait for a win, beating bottom-three rivals Burnley 1-0 at St James’ Park in the Premier League on Saturday (Dec 4) thanks to a 40th-minute goal from Callum Wilson. An error by Burnley keeper Nick Pope gifted Newcastle the goal and their first victory in... » read more

Football: Silva and De Bruyne give City win over Burnley

MANCHESTER (REUTERS) – Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne were on target as Manchester City beat Burnley 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (Oct 16) to stay within a point of Premier League leaders Liverpool. It was lacklustre display from Pep Guardiola’s side against winless opponents but after the difficulties of re-assembling his squad... » read more

Football: Man City restore lead at top with routine win at Burnley
Football: Man City restore lead at top with routine win at Burnley

BURNLEY, ENGLAND (REUTERS) – Manchester City restored their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League after goals from Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling secured a comfortable 2-0 win at Burnley on Wednesday (Feb 3). The routine victory at Turf Moor left City on 47 points from 21 games with second-placed Manchester United, who... » read more

Insecurity and fear of losing propel City’s surge to top
Insecurity and fear of losing propel City’s surge to top

LONDON • Manchester City are sitting three points clear at the top of the English Premier League (EPL) with a game in hand. However, manager Pep Guardiola believes that it is not just hard work but also the fear of losing that is driving him and his team to perfection. City are seeking to become... » read more

Football: Burnley get first win with Wood strike against Palace
Football: Burnley get first win with Wood strike against Palace

BURNLEY (REUTERS) – Burnley secured their first win of the Premier League season as Chris Wood’s eighth minute goal was enough to earn a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Turf Moor on Monday (Nov 23). The result moves Burnley out of the bottom three up to 17th place, on five points from eight matches,... » read more

Free-scoring Spurs set for ‘difficult’ Burnley test

LONDON • Despite Burnley’s winless start to the Premier League season, Jose Mourinho has warned his Tottenham side that they cannot afford to be complacent at Turf Moor. Having scored 31 goals in their last nine matches in all competitions, Spurs have little issue going forward but remain suspect defensively, as evident in their 3-3... » read more