Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength LONDON • Mauricio Pochettino was damning in his assessment of his Tottenham players after they lost 2-1 at Southampton, accusing them of "complacency" and "arrogance" before suggesting that they do not have the mental strength required to win major honours. Spurs looked on course for victory, having taken the lead through Harry Kane's 26th-minute goal and they were utterly dominant against their relegation-threatened opponents on Saturday. But then came a quite incredible turnaround after the break as the Saints recorded their first home victory over Spurs since returning to the Premier League in 2012. Yan Valery equalised before James Ward-Prowse scored the winner nine minutes from time as Spurs threw away their advantage. Spurs were incredibly poor after the interval, especially in defence, and their manager, who was forced to watch from the directors' box, having been hit with a two-game ban for improper conduct, was not sparing in his criticism. "It is so difficult to understand the way we played the second half," said Pochettino. "We showed a lack of hunger that you need to kill the game and, if you want to be a contender, to fight for things, you cannot play like this. "We started to take some risks that were unnecessary and that was the main problem. It gave them belief and they started to build their game. "When you lose the momentum after 45 minutes, that is about mentality, that is about being strong and keeping it right." Spurs have three defeats and a draw from their past four league games, a curious run given their fine Champions League last-16 victory over Borussia Dortmund and one that puts their hopes of finishing third in jeopardy. Admitting that it would be a "massive challenge" for Spurs to stay ahead of their top-four rivals, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all within striking distance, Pochettino added: "We are fighting against big sides. "People talk about perceptions, but we need to realise if you do not fight with intensity for the Champions League, you will struggle. "We had a big gap, welcome to the reality, we are under pressure to win games." AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, THE GUARDIAN Does Lebron lack Mental Toughness? It seems to me that he has physical strength but lacks mental strength. The playoffs are really more of a mental challenge than a physical one, and I think lebron is mentally still a child, until he gets his head under control I don't think he's ever going to win a championship. The Straits Times - Breaking News, Lifestyle & Multimedia News Mar 09, 2019 · Mauricio Pochettino was damning in his assessment of his Tottenham players after they threw away a first-half lead to lose 2-1 to Southampton, accusing them of "complacency" and "arrogance Spurs snap Chelsea curse, cement top-four spot - global.espn.com global.espn.com/football/blog/the-match/60/post/3435724/tottenham-first-win-at-chelsea-since-1990-to-move-decisively-clear-in-top-four-race Eden Hazard was anonymous once again and the lack of drive and purpose within the team after the half-time interval was embarrassingly obvious. This was a huge game for Chelsea, one that would have put them within two points of the top four had they won. But only one team had the hunger for the win after the break on Sunday and that was Spurs. Arsenal and Mesut Ozil lack mental strength to compete for Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength. Wizard Hazard rescues a point for Blues. China could be dethroned: Ryu. Quah wraps up Pac-12 with second individual gold. Leaving it all on the Mauricio Pochettino accuses Tottenham of 'arrogance' and Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength, Football Pochettino criticised his side's lack of mental strength after a frustrating 2-1 defeat at Burnley, before going on to say it could take ten years to develop a title-winning instinct at the club. Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength LONDON • Mauricio Pochettino was damning in his assessment of his Tottenham players after they lost 2-1 at Southampton, accusing them of "complacency" and "arrogance" before suggesting that they do not have the mental strength required to win major honours. Does Lebron lack Mental Toughness? | Yahoo Answers If you don't want to eat more to reduce hunger, this article will show you how to suppress hunger without food. Hunger is one of the biggest obstacles for people trying to lose weight. And unless you learn how to control it, it can stop you from losing weight. You probably know that eating high fiber foods can reduce hunger. But did you know Joe Cole expects Tottenham stars to be on the phone to their A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 11, 2019, with the headline 'Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength'. Print Edition | Subscribe Topics: Spurs blasted for lacking hunger, mental strength ARSENAL and Mesut Ozil have been accused of giving up against Manchester City and lacking the mental strength to challenge for the top four. Bernardo Silva blasted their hunger when Tottenham's starting XI the youngest Premier League team this Spurs fans have unfortunately become accustomed to the side lacking the drive, desire and mental toughness to see jobs out in the past, but the fact that we shrugged off going a goal behind on Saturday to continue to dominate the game and eventually win it is a testament in itself. 20 Genius Ways to Suppress Hunger Without Food - Focus Fitness
Football: Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight ABU DHABI (REUTERS) - Three-times champions Iran came through an early scare before marching confidently into the Asian Cup quarter-finals for the 13th time in 14 attempts with a 2-0 victory over a spirited Oman team on Sunday (Jan 20). Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand saved an Oman penalty in the opening minute but a goal from winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh and a successful spot-kick from captain Ashkan Dejagah put them firmly in control at halftime. The Iranians were unable to add any more goals in the second half but there was never any real doubt they would return to the same stadium on Thursday to meet Marcello Lippi's China, 2-1 winners over Thailand in Al Ain earlier on Sunday. "It started with an unusual situation and a great save (but) we controlled the whole game and we could have stopped it earlier with a third or fourth goal," said coach Carlos Queiroz. "We can't miss those kind of chances. We need to play with a killer instinct, we need to put those opportunities in the net." Oman, in the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time and roared on by a large part of the 32,000 crowd, never flagged and will forever ponder what might have been had Ahmed Mubarak converted the early penalty. Striker Muhsen Al-Ghassani, Oman's best player, was hauled down by centre back Majid Hosseini but Beiranvand dived low to his right to deny the Oman skipper, just as he had Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo at last year's World Cup. The quality of Iran's forward line was always going to cause Oman problems and Sardar Azmoun had the first of many shots at goal as early as the fourth minute. Jahanbakhsh was soon causing the Oman defence problems down the right flank but it was from a more central position that he opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, pouncing on a defensive error and poking the ball into the net. Dejagah doubled the lead five minutes before the break after Mehdi Taremi had been bundled over in the box but Al-Ghassani quickly gave a reminder that Oman were not done with a powerful shot that Beiranvand tipped over the bar. Oman coach Pim Verbeek switched to a 4-4-2 formation at the break to chase the game but that opened up more space at the back and only the profligacy of the Iran forwards kept the lead at two goals. Taremi and Azmoun vied for the title of worst offender but the Iran defence, yet to concede a goal in four matches, ensured Team Melli remained on track to end the 43-year drought since their last continental title in 1976. "The penalty would have helped (but) we tried everything possible to score a goal and Iran kept us under control," said Verbeek, adding that he would be staying on as coach of Oman. Alireza Jahanbakhsh of Iran (centre) in action during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup round of 16 soccer match between Iran and Oman in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Jan 20, 2019. Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Reuters - Three-times champions Iran came through an early scare before marching confidently into the Asian Cup quarter-finals for the 13th time in 14 attempts with a 2-0 victory over a spirited Oman team on Sunday. Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Jahanbakhsh was soon causing the Oman defence problems down the right flank but it was from a more central position that he opened Soccer-Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Round of 16 - Iran v Oman - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - January Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight January 20, 2019 - by admin ABU DHABI (Reuters) - Three-times champions Iran came through an early scare before marching confidently into the Asian Cup quarter-finals for the 13th time in 14 attempts with a 2-0 victory over a spirited Oman team on Sunday. Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Round of 16 - Iran v Oman - Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - January 20, 2019 Iran's Mehdi Taremi in action with Oman's Khalid Al-Braiki AFC Asian Cup 2019 roundup: Iran ease past Oman into last AFC Asian Cup 2019 roundup: Iran ease past Oman into last eight, to face China Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand saved an Oman penalty in the opening minute but a goal from winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh and a successful spot-kick from captain Ashkan Dejagah put them firmly in control at halftime. Jahanbakhsh on target as Iran ease past Oman into last eight Three-times champions Iran came through an early scare before marching confidently into the Asian Cup quarter-finals for the 13th time in 14 attempts with a 2-0 victory over a spirited Oman team. on Sunday. 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Football: Spurs stunned as Burnley ruin Kane's return BURNLEY, United Kingdom (AFP) - Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a crushing blow as Ashley Barnes' late strike sealed a shock 2-1 win for Burnley that ruined Harry Kane's goal-scoring return on Saturday (Feb 23). Mauricio Pochettino's side would have moved within two points of leaders Manchester City with a win at Turf Moor. But they squandered the chance to enhance their title prospects with a sloppy display that saw Chris Wood put Burnley ahead after half-time. There was controversy about Wood's goal as it came from a corner that Tottenham felt shouldn't have been given. But Pochettino's men had a break of their own when Kane, back after missing seven games with an ankle injury, capitalised on a throw-in that was taken in the wrong place. At that stage, Tottenham looked poised to push on for a fifth successive league victory. However, they paid the price for sloppy defending as Barnes struck with seven minutes left to extend Burnley's unbeaten league run to eight matches.
 It was a bitter blow for third placed Tottenham, who will be eight points off top spot if second placed Liverpool, currently level on points with City, win at Manchester United on Sunday. Pochettino was fuming at full-time, confronting referee Mike Dean and his assistants on the pitch in a lengthy rant that showed his frustration at both Burnley's first goal and Tottenham's missed opportunity. Playing for the first time in 10 days due to their early exit from the FA Cup, Tottenham were back in action after beating Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League in their previous match. Pochettino knew his team had no margin for error if they wanted to stayed in contention and, as games against Chelsea and Arsenal loom next week, he billed the trip to Turf Moor as a "final". With England manager Gareth Southgate watching from the stands, Kane came close to marking his return in style when he fired narrowly wide from the edge of the area. But Tottenham were struggling to build the head of steam required to break down the well-marshalled Clarets' rearguard.
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Kane, back to fitness ahead of schedule, grew more menacing as he shook off the rust and early in the second half the striker drew a superb tip-over from Tom Heaton when he let fly from 25 yards. Moments later, Pochettino was fuming on the touchline as Burnley snatched the lead with Wood's seventh goal in his last 10 games in the 57th minute. When Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen slid in to challenge Jeff Hendrick, a corner was given to Burnley even though the ball appeared to come off the Clarets man last. From Ashley Westwood's corner, Tottenham went to sleep as Wood timed his run to climb above the statuesque Juan Foyth and Toby Alderweireld. The New Zealand striker's powerful header hit the crossbar and bounced over the line before Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris could react. Pochettino complained bitterly to the fourth official, but the Argentine's protests were quelled as Tottenham grabbed a controversial goal of their own eight minutes later. Danny Rose took a Tottenham throw from several yards further forward than the spot the ball went out, and his delivery sent Kane racing clear on goal. Kane showed he had lost none of his predatory instincts as he held off Ben Mee and slotted a cool finish past Heaton for his 21st goal of the season and his first since early January. Tottenham had stolen late winners in three of their last four league games, but it was Burnley who finished in the ascendency in the 83rd minute. Johann Berg Gudmundsson seized possession in midfield and drove into the Tottenham area unchecked by the slow-to-react visitors. Gudmundsson smashed a cross-shot towards the far post and, with Vertonghen unable to clear, Barnes had the simple task of tapping into the empty net.
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Football: David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled LOS ANGELES (REUTERS) - David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer (MLS) club's season-opener on Sunday (March 3). The statue, a first for an MLS player, honours the former England captain who was the first big European name to join the league, boosting its popularity and paving the way for other global stars to make the leap. Beckham won back-to-back championships in 2011 and 2012 during his six years and 98 appearances with the Galaxy. "Our city, our home," Beckham said outside the Galaxy's home stadium, the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, before their opener against the Chicago Fire. "From day one when my family arrived in this city, we felt at home and for that we will be forever grateful. "When I talk about LA Galaxy and when I talk about LA, I talk about it as family because it is a big family." The statue unveiling came a day after Beckham helped open a soccer field for underprivileged youth in downtown Los Angeles. "Taking care of the next generation of soccer stars in this country is really important and we did it in a community that really needed support and a safe environment for children," added 43-year-old Beckham, his parents and wife Victoria among the audience.
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Former Galaxy team mate Robbie Keane paid tribute to Beckham as a loyal friend and family man. "The David Beckham the public know is a global superstar and icon throughout the world," said Keane. "But the one I know is even better." Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant also gave a video-taped tribute to the former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Beckham, the owner of expansion side Inter Miami CF, which is set to join the MLS in 2020. "He was the first truly big name to come to the states and really draw attention to the sport," said the former Los Angeles Lakers forward. Mar 2, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; The LA Galaxy unveil a statue for former player David Beckham to celebrate his tenure with the club at Dignity Health Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo David Beckham statue unveiled by LA Galaxy - telegraph.co.uk David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his 'family' and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's season-opener on Saturday Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's Soccer: Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled The statue, a first for an MLS player, honours the former England captain who was the first big European name to join the league, boosting its popularity and paving the way for other global stars to make the leap. Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled LOS ANGELES: David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's season-opener on Saturday. Soccer: Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue Report Ad Free Shipping Available. Buy on eBay. Money Back Guarantee! Football: David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled David Beckham and wife Victoria posing for a photo with his statue at Dignity Health Sports Park, on March 2, 2019, in David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue Mar 03, 2019 · David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's season-opener on Saturday. La galaxy david beckham on eBay | Seriously, We have EVERYTHING AD LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham called his former team LA Galaxy his "family" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him at the unveiling of his statue before the Major League Soccer club's season-opener on Saturday. The statue, a first for an MLS player, honors the former England captain who Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - David Beckham known as his former group LA Galaxy his "circle of relatives" and thanked Los Angeles for embracing him on the unveiling of his statue prior to the Main League Football membership's season-opener on Saturday. Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as statue unveiled Beckham won back-to-back championships in 2011 and 2012 during his six years and 98 appearances with the Galaxy. Football: David Beckham salutes LA Galaxy and Los Angeles as
Our best is yet to come: Mane LONDON • The heat is on for the English Premier League title race and, with champions Manchester City hot on their heels, the next four months will be a stern test of Liverpool's mental fortitude. But Reds forward Sadio Mane believes his team can cope with the pressure and step up a gear in the run-in to deliver a first league title since 1990. "We heard what some of the media were saying about us not starting off by playing as fast and exciting as last year, and we felt we weren't at our best ourselves at times," Mane told World Soccer. "The results have been there, but we know we could have done more with some of our performances. "We are very competitive, but know there is even more to come, for sure. In many ways, the team is stronger and we have produced some very mature performances. "Hopefully we will hit our top form when it matters most." Jurgen Klopp's league leaders, who host Leicester at Anfield today, have a four-point cushion over City but their lead could be cut to a solitary point by the time they kick off, as Pep Guardiola's men faced Newcastle 24 hours earlier. Defender Virgil van Dijk is a doubt owing to illness. The Dutchman has not trained fully since returning from the club's warm-weather training camp in Dubai. Senegal international Mane is determined to hold off City and create history for the Merseyside club. He added: "I can't wait to lift a trophy with Liverpool. I know the fans are desperate for us to win the Premier League. "It would be an amazing moment for the club. It has been far too long for a team the size of Liverpool. "We believe we are heading in the right direction, but there are some very tough rivals - City were unbelievable last season and very strong again - but why not?" The front three of Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah scored a combined 91 goals for Liverpool last season. The trio were all on target during the frenetic 4-3 victory over Crystal Palace on Jan 19, with Mane's stoppage-time effort ultimately proving to be the winner at Anfield. And the 26-year-old is confident the trio's telepathic partnership will produce more goals in the title run-in. He said: "I think it just happened naturally. When you have players like Bobby and Mo, they just make everything easier. "We just seem to instinctively know each other's movement and I think you can see that we enjoy playing together. We want to get even better and score even more goals. Our best is still to come." Mane was one of eight Liverpool players - including Salah, Firmino, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold - to sign contract extensions to 2023 or beyond in the past eight months. And he revealed that Salah and Firmino were the reasons behind his decision to commit his future to the Reds. "All I can say is that my only concern is Liverpool. Mo, Bobby… It seemed like everyone was signing contracts and they were saying, 'Hey Sadio, when are you going to sign?'," he said. "I said to each of them, 'Don't worry bro, I will sign'. And what did I do? I signed so they are pleased now." According to The Times, the contract renewals will cost the club as much as £200 million (S$356 million), and manager Klopp said it is key to retain his best players. "The club gave us a fantastic opportunity to bring in outstanding players, to keep outstanding players. My job is to make sure we perform on the pitch," the German said after the raft of contract renewals. AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
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5 things to know about Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League win over Barcelona
1. Liverpool are the first English club to reach consecutive Champions League finals since Manchester United in 2008 and 2009.
The Reds lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in the 2018 Champions League final in Moscow, with Gareth Bale bagging a brace to give the Spanish side their third consecutive European title and 13th overall.
2. Liverpool are just the fourth team to overturn a deficit of three goals or more to win a Champions League knockout tie.
Ironically, Barcelona were at the receiving end of the last comeback last season, when Italian side Roma came back from 4-1 down in the quarter-final first leg at the Nou Camp to beat the Catalans 3-0 in the second leg, and advanced to the semi-finals on away goals. It is also the first time since 1986 that a team have recovered from a three-goal deficit to win a semi-final tie of the highest European club competition. Barca won the second leg 3-0 against Sweden's Gothenburg to tie the aggregate at 3-3, and won 5-4 on penalties.
3. Liverpool have lost just one of their 18 semi-final matches at home in all European competitions.
Liverpool's Fabinho (left) and Divock Origi after Origi scored the fourth goal to secure Liverpool's place in the Champions League final. PHOTO: EPA-EFE. The last time they lost in an European semi-final tie was in the 1970-71 Fairs Cup, when Leeds United beat the Reds 1-0 at Anfield.
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4. Barcelona have now lost three of their last four Champions League semi-finals.
The Spanish side beat Germany's Bayern Munich 5-3 on aggregate en route to winning their last European title in 2015, but were hammered 7-0 by the same side in the last four in 2013 and lost 3-2 to Chelsea in 2012.
5. The June 1 Champions League final in Madrid will be the first since 2013 that does not feature a Spanish side.
The Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, where the final of the Champions League will be held on June 1, 2019. PHOTO: REUTERS Liverpool will face either England's Tottenham Hotspur or Dutch side Ajax Amsterdam in the final this year. Real Madrid have won the last three finals, with the 2016 match a Madrid derby with Atletico. Barca won their last European Cup in 2015 following a 3-1 win over Juventus in Berlin. Real also beat Atletico in 2014 for their 10th title. The last Champions League final without a Spanish team was an all-German affair between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund. Bayern won 2-1 for their fifth European title. Three things we learned from Barcelona's win over Liverpool. New GOAT who is on an absolute mission to win the Champions League this season. champions will know that while this is a Champions League: What Fabinho said about Messi after Barcelona played hosts to Liverpool at the Camp Nou in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals and registered a 3-0 win. The win almost confirms their passage to the finals but will be wary of being complacent in the second leg, keeping in mind their past experiences. Here are three things we learned from Barcelona's 3-0 win over 5 things to know about Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League win over Barcelona. Liverpool are just the fourth team to overturn a deficit of three goals or more to win a Champions League knockout tie. Barcelona Vs. Liverpool Champions League 2019 Semifinal First Home » Sport » Champions League: What Fabinho said about Messi after Liverpool's 4-0 win over Barcelona. Champions League final: Barcelona react to Liverpool's 2-0 win over Tottenham. What Luis Suarez said about Liverpool's incredible win over Apr 29, 2019 · Barcelona take on Liverpool at the Nou Camp in the Champions League semifinal first leg. Here are five things you need to know about the match. 3 things to know after Liverpool's incredible Champions What Luis Suarez said about Liverpool's incredible win over Barcelona in Champions League. It was a night to forget for the former Reds forward as he returned to Anfield 5 Things Liverpool Needs To Beat Barcelona In The Champions May 07, 2019 · Here's how the world reacted to Liverpool's Champions League win. How the world reacted to Liverpool's win over Barcelona. By Daniel Karell May 7 I didn't know if people would Three things we learned from Barcelona's win over Liverpool 3 things to know after Liverpool's incredible Champions League win. Reds achieve what many thought was impossible by coming from 3 down to beat Barcelona How the world reacted to Liverpool's win over Barcelona Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says the memory of a Champions League semi-final victory over Barcelona will stay with him "forever" ahead of the showpiece event on June 1.. Jurgen Klopp's side lost Champions League S/F: Three Things we Learned From Barcelona May 06, 2019 · Liverpool host Barcelona tomorrow in the second leg of their Champions League semifinal. The Reds have it all to do after losing the first leg in Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium, 3-0. But it is Liverpool's Champions League win over Barcelona will stay 5 things to know about Liverpool's 4-0 Champions League win
Football: 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held in Europa League RENNES, France (REUTERS) - Arsenal took an early lead but a red card for Sokratis Papastathopoulos changed the game as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Rennes on a night of tightly-contested Europa League last-16 first-leg ties on Thursday (March 7). Villarreal and Dinamo Zagreb also won and the other two early games, Sevilla versus Slavia Prague and Eintracht Frankfurt versus Inter Milan, ended all square. Arsenal had never lost to French opposition away from home in 12 previous European games and they took an early lead when what looked like a cross from Alex Iwobi evaded everyone and sneaked in at the far post. Playing in their change turquoise-green shirts, the English side looked to be in control but the match changed completely four minutes before halftime when Papastathopoulos was sent off for a second bookable offence. Rennes equalised from the resulting free kick when Benjamin Bourigeaud rifled home at the second attempt and they came out for the second half looking far more positive than the London side. The French side went ahead 20 minutes into the second half when Mehdi Zeffane's shot looped off defender Nacho Monreal into the net and Ismaila Sarr made it 3-1 two minutes from time when he powered home a header from a lovely curling left-wing cross. Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead against Slavia Prague but were pegged back on both occasions in a pulsating 2-2 draw in Spain.
 Wissam Ben Yedder put the home side ahead in the first minute and although Miroslav Stoch equalised with a deflected shot, Munir restored Sevilla's lead. Alex Kral put the visitors level again six minutes before halftime when he turned a corner into the net. Fellow Spaniards Villarreal had a happier evening in St Petersburg and will take a solid 3-1 lead into the second leg at home. Villarreal, third bottom of La Liga, went ahead against Zenit after 33 minutes when Vicente Iborra headed home from a free kick but the home side took only two minutes to level thanks to Sardar Azmoun, whose quick thinking allowed him to stab home from close range. The Spaniards, though, took control in the second half, with Gerard Moreno putting them 2-1 ahead after 64 minutes and Manu Morlanes added the third. Bruno Petkovic scored a penalty for Dinamo Zagreb to give them a 1-0 home win over Benfica while in the only game between two former winners of the UEFA Cup, Eintracht Frankfurt were held 0-0 at home by Inter Milan. It was the first time Eintracht, who have won seven of their eight Europa League matches this season, failed to score. Chelsea host Dynamo Kiev, Napoli take on Salzburg and Valencia entertain Russian club Krasnodar later on Thursday. 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held (Reuters) - Arsenal took an early lead but a red card for Sokratis Papastathopoulos changed the game as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Rennes on a night of tightly-contested Europa League last-16 first-leg ties on Thursday. 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held - Football News Arsenal will face Stade Rennes across two legs in the Europa League last 16 after beating BATE Borisov on Thursday night. The Gunners were 1-0 down on aggregate following last week's first leg Football News. March 7, 2019 / 8:20 PM / 3 months ago. Soccer-10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held. Andrew Downie. Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held - bdnews24.com Football: 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held in Europa League Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead against Slavia Prague but were pegged back on both Football: 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held, in Football: 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held in Arsenal took an early lead but a red card for Sokratis Papastathopoulos changed the game as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Rennes on a night of tightly-contested Europa League last-16 first-leg ties on Thursday. 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held - Cyprus Mail 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held. Sevilla, who have won the Europa League three times, twice went ahead against Slavia Prague but were pegged back on both occasions in a pulsating Europa League: 10-man Arsenal slump to heavy loss as Chelsea Europa League: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal slump at Rennes Chelsea were by far the better side at Stamford Bridge - they had eight shots on target to Kiev's none - but it was not Arsenal to face Rennes in Europa League last 16 | London Football: 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held, in Europa League RENNES, France (REUTERS) - Arsenal took an early lead but a red card for Sokratis Papastathopoulos changed the game as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Rennes on a night of tightly-contested Europa League last-16 first-leg ties on Thursday (March 7). Soccer-10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held - Reuters Europa League: 10-man Arsenal slump to heavy loss as Chelsea earn big home win and there was another surprise in Spain where Slavia Prague held five-time Europa League champions Sevilla to a 2 Europa League: Chelsea too strong for Kiev, Arsenal slump at 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held Papastathopoulos changed the game as the Gunners slumped to a 3-1 defeat at Rennes on a night of tightly-contested Europa League last-16 first-leg 10-man Arsenal slump in Rennes, Sevilla held - The Huffington
