How Man City Failed To Beat Southampton At Home

 

City, who did not manage a single shot on target until the 90th minute, were sloppy in possession as well as lacking their usual spark in attack and Saints will feel they should have left Manchester with all three points, not just one.

The visitors were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Kyle Walker was sent off for bundling Adam Armstrong over in the box, but both decisions were overturned when VAR intervened and referee Jon Moss watched replays of the incident.

Armstrong had burst into the box after City had again given the ball away cheaply but, despite being first to the ball he was adjudged to have fouled Walker as the City defender attempted a challenge.

That reprieve brought a raucous response from the City supporters, who had already been making themselves heard all afternoon, but they could not galvanise their side.

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Read Louis Van Gaal's emotional statement after Manchester united sack him

The Dutchman was sacked tonight by Manchester United after performing below expectations at the club and after the club released its sack statement on it's official website, LVG released his own statement where he thanked the club for giving him the opportunity to lead it and also wished the club well in the future. Read the emotional statement

It has been an honour to manage such a magnificent club as Manchester United FC, and in doing so, I have fulfilled a long-held ambition. I am immensely proud to have helped United win the FA Cup for the 12th time in the club's history. I have been privileged during my management career to have won 20 trophies but winning the FA Cup, which is steeped in so much history, will always be one of the most special achievements of my career. I am very disappointed to be unable to complete our intended three-year plan.

I believe that the foundations are firmly in place to enable the club to move forward and achieve even greater success. I hope that winning the FA Cup will give the club a platform to build upon next season to restore the success that this passionate set of fans desire. Having managed in Holland, Spain and Germany, I had always hoped for the opportunity to manage in English football and be part of English culture. Both of these experiences have lived up to expectations and been fantastic. I thank my players and wish them well for next season. It has been a pleasure to work with them and it has been particularly rewarding to see so many young players take their chance to break into the first team and excel. I look forward to watching the continued development of these young players next season. Thank you to the owners and board of Manchester United for giving me the opportunity to manage this great club. I would also like to express my gratitude to the amazing United supporters. They are truly the best fans in the world.

I am indebted to my support and coaching staff, who have given me their all during their time at the club. I am deeply grateful to each and every member of the club’s staff - the sports science team, the medical team, the kit and laundry department, club administration, the press office, the manager's team, the Academy team, ground staff and the catering team, both at Old Trafford stadium and Carrington training ground, all of whom have given me their unwavering support in my time at United. Never in my 25 years as a manager have I been so well supported in my role. Finally, my special thanks go to Sir Alex Ferguson and Sir Bobby Charlton for always making me and my family feel so welcome throughout my time as Manchester United manager.

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Chelsea confirm they have offered captain John Terry a new one year contract

Chelsea football club have listened to the plea of their fans and offered long serving 35 year old captain John Terry a new one year contract for him to remain at Stamford Bridge.

John Terry had already intimated to friends and family that he will be playing his last match for the club against Leicester City this weekend, but having met with Chelsea officials this week, he's been offered a one year deal to remain at the club.

 

A club spokesman said according to SportsMail: 'Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck met with John and his agent this week and offered him a one-year contract extension.

 

'With it coming so late in the season, this is a big decision for John and his family and it is something that they are now considering.'

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink revealed during his press conference on Friday that he had been speaking to the club about Terryinforming them that they needed to 'cherish' their legends.

'I talk to the people inside every now and then,' Hiddink said. 'I'm always in favour, generally speaking, that players, ex players – I'm not talking about John now – have a lot of influence in the culture of a club.

'When the players say goodbye to a club they love and come back, in whatever task, I'm in favour. Maybe that's also for John in the future. I don't know.'

He added: 'He is already 21 years in this club. I saw an image of him recently coming in as a youngster. It's huge, 21 years. That's why they become legends.

'You must cherish those legends for the future as well.'

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