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We all need to prove we belong at Chelsea - Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino said he and his Chelsea players must prove their worth to the club in the final weeks of a disappointing season, as he rejected accusations the team lacks motivation following their 5-0 defeat to Arsenal. Tuesday's hammering by the Premier League leaders was Chelsea's heaviest in more than five years and came days after an FA Cup semi-final exit at the hands of Manchester City left them facing a third straight season without major domestic or European silverware. There is still the possibility of qualification for next season's Europa League or Conference League but in the aftermath of their capitulation at the Emirates Stadium, Pochettino has been left to pick up an emotionally bruised squad that some - including in the away section in north London - have accused of lacking fight. The Argentinian indicated a critical month lies ahead, not only for him but for his players in regards to their Stamford Bridge futures. "It looks like only I need to prove (myself), no?" he said. "Always it's about the coach needs to prove he deserves to be here next season. "(But) we are all responsible for the situation. We need all to prove that we deserve to be here next season."

Warriors suffer back-to-back losses with Anzac Day defeat to Gold Coast

Bottom-of-the-table Gold Coast took home their first win of the NRL season.

Charlie Woods Shoots Rough Score In U.S. Open Qualifier

Charlie Woods had a tough day at the local qualifying event for the U.S. Open in Port St. Lucie, Fla. Woods, 15, the son of golf legend Tiger Woods, shot a 9-over 81 and failed to advance to the next round of qualifying. Woods was playing in a field of 84 competitors, with the top five all ...

Depleted Blackcaps stun Pakistan in fourth T20 international to take series lead

The New Zealanders have defied the odds yet again with a four-run victory at Lahore.

Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney handed remarkable Welsh honour

Wrexham co-owners Reynolds and McElhenney have celebrated a second successive promotion season to take the north Wales club into League One just three years after their takeover

'This must be called out!': NRL Anzac Day social media omission outrages Kiwis

"Delete this post and recognise our friends across the Tasman."

Chelsea Handed Triple Injury Boost as ‘Amazing’ Defender Restarts Training

Chelsea welcomed back three players to team training ahead of their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa. In addition to Cole Palmer, two long-term absentees are now edging closer to full recovery.

Newcastle join Man Utd in chase for recruitment chief and trusted Sir Alex Ferguson ally

Newcastle are considering a swoop for Crystal Palace chief Dougie Freedman as they eye their next sporting director - but Manchester United are also weighing up a move

Marquez says Ducati MotoGP bike adaptation "is finished"

Marc Marquez says that his adaptation to the Ducati MotoGP bike has now “finished” and he can now “work on the small details”.

Man Utd news: Red Devils expect to sign £70m 'top target' and offer fresh Old Trafford update

Manchester United are set to see a lot of changes this summer and could be busy in the transfer market in addition to Old Trafford, with decisions to be made on the stadium's future

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to 'put rivalry aside' against Tottenham

Mikel Arteta has urged his players to put their north London rivalry with Tottenham to one side as Arsenal look to stay top of the Premier League with victory at their neighbours. The Gunners will make the short trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday knowing they will remain at the summit if they leave with the three points. It would take Arsenal a step closer to a first league crown in two decades, when Arsene Wenger's Invincibles secured the title at White Hart Lane. Spurs have since moved into a new home and will have a partisan crowd cheering them on against Arsenal as the hosts aim to keep their own top-four ambitions on track. Arteta wants to remove the emotion of derby day and focus on the job at hand. "We played there a few times already and it's a great place to play football," he said. "We have to put the rivalry aside and we have to live the game with passion and the intensity that it demands rather than anything special because the game has everything you need to enjoy it." Remarkably, Arsenal have played four matches since Tottenham last kicked a ball - losing to Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final but beating Wolves and Chelsea to stay top, even if Manchester City have a game in hand.

Premier League CEO provides update on Man City charges as Liverpool watches on

Liverpool will be among those keen to learn the outcome of the Manchester City charges. The Premier League CEO has now given an update on their progress.

Kroenke is aiming to bankroll Arteta to sign four more players this summer

Arsenal planning to break the bank on four players Since the appointment of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal fans have only seen one thing: progress. Despite making two eighth-place finishes in the Spaniard’s first two seasons in charge, the Gunners have significantly improved in all aspects.

Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set for fourth transfer in three years

Former Arsenal and Chelsea forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been back to his best this season at Marseille - but he could decide to move on again in the summer

Champion Crusaders break shackles with morale-boosting Super Rugby win over Rebels

The result moved them off the bottom of the table for now.

Rory McIlroy perfectly sums up the state of professional golf with two words

PGA golfer Rory McIlroy sees only the "disease of more" in his sport.

Phil Foden equals Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland record after Man City heroics

Phil Foden inspired Manchester City to their 4-0 thrashing of Brighton with two goals - and his strikes saw the 23-year-old England star reach an eye-catching personal landmark

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin responds to disqualification

New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin has responded to his disqualification from last month's season opening IndyCar race, where he finished third.

Uncertainty with NBC’s golf broadcast team raises question: Who’ll be the lead analyst at the U.S. Open at Pinehurst?

Sometime in early March, Sam Flood, the executive producer and president of production at NBC Sports, told a few colleagues he needed to shake up the network’s golf coverage. Undoubtedly, eyes must have been rolling. Because the last thing NBC’s golf production needed was for Flood to shake things up further. The duration of an earthquake can range...

Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders overwhelm Force to rekindle title defence - As it happened

The defending champions have picked themselves up off the bottom of the competition table.

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‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat

‘This is the end’: Jamie Carragher declares Liverpool’s title challenge over after Everton defeat - Liverpool were second best at Goodison Park as Virgil van Dijk questioned his team’s hunger to win the league

Luke Littler sends cheeky Everton jibe and gets last laugh after being booed by Liverpool crowd

Luke Littler beat Gerwyn Price, Nathan Aspinall and Rob Cross to claim his third Premier League win of the season in Liverpool, despite being booed by the crowd

'I played for Liverpool and have watched Arne Slot closely - he shares Jürgen Klopp principles'

Former Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt also played for Feyenoord, so is well placed to speak on Arne Slot, the favorite to succeed Jürgen Klopp. His words will encourage Reds fans.

Who is American heptathlon star Annie Kunz?

St Helens' Morgan Knowles speaks out on Jake Connor spat and Jonny Lomax class

England loose forward, Morgan Knowles, 27, was at the centre of a big talking point in Thursday's thrilling 13-12 fightback win over Huddersfield Giants

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool

Luke Littler silences hostile crowd with Premier League Darts victory in Liverpool - Littler climbed back to the top of the Premier League table.

Erik ten Hag leaps to defence of Marcus Rashford after Man Utd star abused by fans

Marcus Rashford has been a target for criticism during a difficult season at Manchester United and the striker responded to comments on social media which he called "disgusting"

‘They’ll be speaking to other clubs’: Liverpool told they face player exodus ahead of Klopp exit

Wayne Rooney has suggested that multiple Liverpool stars could now look at Jurgen Klopp’s impending exit as an opportunity to follow him out the door. There are a number of key questions to already be asked of players on expiring contracts; chiefly, Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah.

From the next Messi to a fading star: Ansu Fati's descent into the depths of football

Expert calls out ‘ludicrous’ transgender sports idea

Over the past couple of years, there has been a growing fear among some across the country and throughout the world that transgender women would threaten the sanctity of women’s sports and overrun women’s athletics with transgender women who dominate the competition. But one expert thinks even the thought of that happening is simply ridiculous. Joanna Harper, a leading researcher of trans athletes and a postdoctoral scholar at Oregon Health and...

'A mistake was made': Kiwi McLaughlin stripped of third at IndyCar's St Petersburg GP

Fellow Kiwi Scott Dixon now leads the championship standings.

Kaizer Chiefs welcome back three important players

Kaizer Chiefs need all hands on deck for the remainder of a disappointing DStv Premiership campaign. The post Kaizer Chiefs welcome back three important players appeared first on SAPeople - Worldwide South African News.

Jurgen Klopp points finger of blame for Liverpool's stumble and makes title admission

Liverpool's season has unravelled in April, with their Premier League title chances drifting away and no hope of winning the Europa League to mark Jurgen Klopp's final season as manager

Bastian Schweinsteiger claims Louis van Gaal decision set Man Utd back "years"

Louis van Gaal took Germany icon Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich to Manchester United in 2015 and the former midfielder has now spoken out on the Dutchman’s sacking

Stunning triple Ratcliffe deal to kickstart new Man Utd era with £130m trio wanted

Man Utd part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is ready to greenlight a triple swoop worth £130million this summer, according to reports

The career and heartbreaking death of Olympic silver medallist Ivo Van Damme

Hulkenberg to join Sauber in 2025 ahead of Audi F1 entry

The Sauber Formula 1 team has confirmed Nico Hulkenberg is joining its team from 2025 onwards and into its Audi era.

Arsenal news: Gary Neville makes bold Martin Odegaard claim as transfer funds dented

Martin Odegaard is the best in his position according to Gary Neville, while Arsenal's transfer funds for the summer may have taken a dent after an injury to Kieran Tierney

Roy Keane slammed by Premier League star for 'dinosaur mentality' as unlikely feud escalates

Manchester United icon Roy Keane has copped some severe criticism for his comments about some players' extra-curricular activities away from thegame, with one Premier League star particularly outspoken

Chiefs bounce back with resounding Super Rugby Pacific defeat of Waratahs

All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa had two tries, as the Chiefs entered the top three on the table.

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves - Attwell was already in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

Phoenix within touching distance of A-League premiership against Macarthur

The Wellington side will receive the silverware afterwards - if results fall their way.

Snooker icon Jimmy White launches impassioned Crucible defence in plea to Barry Hearn

Talk is ramping up about the World Snooker Championship potentially leaving the Crucible but Jimmy White is among those calling for bosses to remain in Sheffield

Rory McIlroy gets last laugh in Ryder Cup debate as LIV Golf stars discover fate

Rory McIlroy is set to have Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton by his side as Europe defends the Ryder Cup at Bethpage next year after confirmation from DP World Tour CEO Guy Kinnings

Damian McKenzie inspires dramatic Chiefs turnaround against Waratahs

Damian McKenzie took in the second half, sparking numerous attacking raids as the Chiefs lodged their sixth win of the campaign in Sydney.

Journalist makes Ruben Amorim point as Liverpool agreement imminent

Arne Slot appears to be nearing a move to Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. With that piece of news in play, Viaplay’s Jan Aage Fjortoft cheekily pointed to prior reports surrounding Ruben Amorim on X (formerly Twitter).

Blackcaps rookies put hands up for T20 World Cup selection against Pakistan

The understrength NZ side have defied the odds to take a series lead over their hosts.

Tottenham vs Arsenal predicted line-ups: three major doubts and four ruled out of crucial north London derby

The latest Spurs and Arsenal team news, injury updates and predicted XI for Sunday's north London derby