''Headlocked at every corner'' - Chelsea captain John Terry disappointed after Old Trafford draw

Chelsea skipper John Terry says that he and teammate Branislav Ivanovic were "double headlocked at every corner" in the Blues 1-1 draw with Manchester United on Sunday.

Jose Mourinho's league leaders had looked on course for another victory as they entered injury-time with a 1-0 lead, thanks to Didier Drogba.

However Robin van Persie struck three minutes into injury-time to hand Louis van Gaal's side a share of the spoils.


MATCH REPORT: van Persie saves the day at Old Trafford

That goal came after Ivanovic had been shown a red card by referee Phil Dowd, dismissed for two bookable offences.

But writing on his Instagram page, Terry says that it was the United defence and their tactics at set-pieces that should have been more harshly dealt with by the official.

"It shows how well we are playing when you come away from Old Trafford disappointed with 1 point" declared Terry.

"Thanks to all the travelling fans for your great support.

Louis van Gaal offers Victor Valdes to Man United

Victor Valdes has been offered the chance to resurrect his career by Louis van Gaal at Manchester United.

Valdes, 32, who is a free agent after his contract at Barcelona expired in the summer, has been working his way back to fitness following a serious knee injury last season.

Brendan Rodgers has cooled his interest in the Spanish international goalkeeper and former Blaugrana boss Van Gaal has stepped in to give him a lifeline.

United have confirmed that Valdes will continue his rehabilitation at Carrington under the supervision of their medical staff.

He will then be assessed to see if he can train with United's first-team squad.

United have not said if Valdes will be offered a contract and van Gaal already has Anders Lindegaard as understudy to David De Gea.

Real score all three goals in first half for beat Liverpool 3-0

Liverpool received a hurtful lesson in what steps the Champs League has moved on in the absence when they were fully outclassed by simply holders Real Madrid at Anfield.

Television monitors inside Anfield's lounges relived Liverpool's 4-0 win against Real in the last 16 during the past year so that they can set the particular mood previous to kick-off - but there was clearly never any hope of any repeat.

Cristiano Ronaldo brought Real's charge having a superb opener right after 23 min's and Karim Benzema extra two ahead of the interval to help leave the particular hosts going through a determined exercise inside damage constraint.

Rodgers bemoans 'sloppy' Liverpool

It was initially Liverpool have been three along at half-time at Anfield in their long along with glorious Eu history - a truth no skepticism noted by simply Real trainer Carlo Ancelotti, who was responsible for AC Milan inside Istanbul inside 2005 if the Reds believed the Champs League right after facing a comparable heavy deficit with the interval.

In this article, in comparison, the Italian was able to enjoy an appropriate second fifty percent as Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers's fearless pre-match words and phrases about not being underdogs were put into context.

With only three points off their opening a few games, Liverpool's aspirations of reaching the knockout stage of any competition these people cherish a great deal are inside real peril.

And the particular performance involving Mario Balotelli meant it absolutely was another night time that eventually left question grades over Liverpool's decision to pay for £16m for any striker that simply doesn't deliver as soon as it matters.

He has been substituted right after 45 minutes as well as the sight involving him trading shirts along with Real defensive player Pepe as the teams travelled off at half-time won't have been very well received by simply home supporters.

Real's domination has been so comprehensive, and the ultimate phase of the game a really procession, that Ancelotti thought secure enough to take out Ronaldo right after 75 minutes to protect him because of this weekend's 'El Clasico' along with Barcelona.

With their credit, The Kop schedule old differences while using former Stansted United legend to applaud his or her departure about the night as soon as he obtained his 70th Champs League purpose, leaving him just one single behind an additional Real This town legend, Raul.

Cristiano Ronaldo obtained the opener with regard to Real This town at Liverpool

Ronaldo gotten warm applause from Liverpool supporters when this individual was substituted inside the second fifty percent

Liverpool, minus the departed Luis Suarez as well as the injured Daniel Sturridge, look the shadow of the side which almost believed the Top League very last season, while using pace along with pressing noticeable by the absence.

Anfield shook towards the sound involving 'You'll Never Walk Alone' long following your pre-match audio stopped - but that was the substantial point of any harrowing first 45 min's for Liverpool.

The hosts came out swinging, aiming to land an early on blow, although Real, minus the injured Gareth Bale, rolled while using punches previous to delivering the masterclass inside possession along with attacking capability.

The 10-time Eu champions acquired shown ominous signs possibly before Ronaldo started out the credit scoring on twenty three minutes. He started the transfer midfield, locating James Rodriguez, who lifted an ideal chipped pass for that Portuguese to fulfill it away from home and hook a fantastic finish past Simon Mignolet.

The second goal appeared seven min's later as soon as Benzema directed Toni Kroos's long cross looping past Mignolet having a far-post header to help leave Anfield hushed.

Liverpool's early vigour acquired evaporated along with Real were being in zero mood to help let all of them off delicately - but it really was the sort of shambolic defending which has characterised the season for Rodgers's part that gave the visitors their third ahead of the break.

A posse involving Liverpool avid gamers attempted to deal with a place but Pepe picked up out along with, with Mignolet floundering hopelessly, Benzema stabbed residence from near range.

Philippe Coutinho virtually lifted the particular gloom having a fine energy that arranged the article with Real keeper Iker Casillas survived but it was a chastening experience for Liverpool and the fans.

Balotelli's replacement Adam Lallana at least helped his or her side raise getting some sort of gallop but it really was nonetheless Real posing the particular threat, Mignolet hindering Ronaldo right looking at goal right after another lacerating little bit of attacking engage in.

Van Persie and Blind play in Netherlands win

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie won and netted a late penalty as the Netherlands avoided a shock by beating Kazahkstan 3-1 in their European Championship qualifier on Friday night.

Skipper van Persie went close on several occasions at Amsterdam ArenA before finally getting on the scoresheet as Guus Hiddink’s side, for whom Daley Blind also played 90 minutes at left-back, came from behind to overcome their lowly opponents.

Either side of Renat Abdulin’s shock headed opener in the 12th minute for Kazahkstan, ranked 127th in the world, van Persie had an effort disallowed for offside, flicked a header onto the roof of the net and saw a close-range shot saved.

The frontman fired another good chance wide from a narrow angle after the break, before substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar finally made the breakthrough just after the hour mark.

Baurzhan Dzholchiev was then sent off for an ill-judged tackle and the Dutch took advantage through Ibrahim Afellay's strike, before van Persie made the game safe from the spot – his 48th international goal – after being brought down in the box.

It was a vital three points for the Netherlands after they had lost their Group A opener to the Czech Republic last month.

Di Maria, Rojo & Argentina lose to Brazil

Manchester United stars Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo were left disappointed on Saturday after Argentina lost 2-0 to fierce rivals Brazil in China, where Diego Tardelli’s double proved decisive.

Both players were named in Gerardo Martino’s starting team and completed full matches at the Beijing National Stadium, the venue that was built for the 2008 Olympic Games and provided a fitting venue for this inherently glamorous international friendly.

Brazil took the lead on 28 minutes when Atletico Mineiro striker Tardelli volleyed in his first international goal after Argentina had failed to clear the ball from danger, kicking off a clinical personal performance that would overshadow the unusually quiet Neymar.

Lionel Messi also failed to shine and should have restored parity before the break when Di Maria was fouled by Danilo to earn his side a penalty. However, the Barcelona icon could only muster a weak spot-kick that was comfortably saved by goalkeeper Jefferson.

Brazil started the second half with more confidence and almost scored again when Chelsea’s Filipe Luis fired over the crossbar. Oscar also went close, before 29-year-old Tardelli doubled his tally with an opportunistic back-post header on 64 minutes.

Argentina rallied but could not break down the Brazilians, who were well organised by new manager, Dunga, who has now overseen three straight wins as boss.

TRANSFER NEWS ON MAN UNITED, LIVERPOOL AND ARSENAL

#4 Liverpool are “absolutely adamant” that Raheem Sterling will extend his contract at Anfield.

The Liverpool teenager, whose current deal with the reds expires in 2017, has been linked with moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid in recent months following his impressive form.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is certain that the 19-year-old will opt to stay with the Merseyside club.

Rodgers asked if he is sure Sterling will stay at Liverpool, said: “Yes. Absolutely adamant.

“I don’t think there is anything other than that. His agent is a good agent and he understands this is the perfect place for him.

“The boy is remarkably happy here and there are no secondary thoughts about anything else other than continuing to play for Liverpool.”(TheSportReview)

Di Maria, Falcao find the net as Man United dig deep to beat Everton

Angel Di Maria struck home a gorgeous goal in the first half then set up Radamel Falcao for the winner in the second to give Manchester United a much needed 2-1 win over Everton today at Old Trafford. It was neither pretty nor convincing - but they will take it.

Falcao's first goal for United came just after the hour and against the run of play, when he beat the trap to redirect Di Maria's cross past Tim Howard. Everton protested furiously at the decision, but the linesman had it dead to rights. The win eased some of the pressure on manager Louis van Gaal, who has overseen a difficult start to United's new campaign.

This fixture had a fair bit of frisson ahead of the kickoff: after all, last April this same meeting proved to be David Moyes' Waterloo, with the manager sacked two days after he lost to his former club, 2-0.

Today, with both teams wobbling, there was real worry over the result for the Old Trafford faithful: a win would pull them into the top four ahead of the late games; a loss would leave them bobbing about in the bottom half of the table. Everton, who had not won a game since the middle of September, were in similar straits.

While they had recovered to snatch a late draw in the Merseyside derby, they have been underwhelming this season, with a string of draws and a couple of bad losses to their credit. The Toffees also had a slew of absentees - Kevin Mirallas, Sylvain Distin, Seamus Coleman -and were shaking off long trip back from Russia after their 1-1 draw Thursday against Krasnodar in the Europa League.

United Talisman Wayne Rooney was banned for his sending off last week against West Ham, so Mata, often the odd man out here, was put in as playmaker. But with youngster Paddy McNair back in - and given the unenviable task of marking Romelu Lukaku - United started strong, with Di Maria and Falcao combining well. Falcao forced a stop out of Howard in just the third minute, and then would smash a good chance wide fifteen minutes later as Everton were kept off the ball in midfield.

Di Maria's goal in the 26th minute came after a burst of sustained pressure that saw Rafael whip in a cross that was hooked back by defender Phil Jagielka, but only as far as Mata.

Mata squared the ball with a perfectly weighted pass to allow the former Real Madrid man to run on and smash a curling shot past Howard to cut inside the far post. It was fully deserved as for long stretches of this match United were firmly in charge, with the fizzing Falcao and Di Maria pegging Everton back.

Looking hesitant and uncertain, with only Gareth Barry truly making an impact, Everton failed to make keeper David De Gea work at all until the final minute of the first half, when Shaw made a foolish mistake. Tackling Tony Hibbert - hardly a major scoring threat - at full gallop in the box, he forced ref Kevin Friend to make a decision, and he pointed right to the spot.

But Baines, who had made 14 straight penalties, looked oddly nervous, and he put his kick too close to the keeper, who also had guessed correctly. It was deflating moment for the Toffees, and their lethargy continued after the break, with Falcao forcing John Stones into a goal-saving block.

It was not until just before the hour mark that Everton looked a threat. Valencia caught Lukaku late to set up a free-kick, and from 35 yards, Baines curled in a fine delivery that caught United flat. Naismith was allowed to slip in for a free header to remind everyone what United's Achilles' heel truly is: that sloppy back four.

Man City maintain speed with Chelsea, affect past due in order to advantage Aston Villa

Yaya Toure in addition to Sergio Aguero created past due times associated with beauty in order to gain Manchester Town a 2-0 conquer Aston Accommodation with Wednesday, retaining this champions in touch with Most recognized League innovator Chelsea.

Toure had suffered one more peaceful sport although underlined his / her class while he or she shattered Villa's spirited resistance which has a exceptional long-range affect 8 minutes via period at Accommodation Park.

Aguero, exactly who had sooner attack this post, next bandaged upward about three points with the Barclays Most recognized League champions having an both equally elegant conclude following 88 minutes.

The effect ended up being probably what exactly Town well deserved for their second-half prominence although Accommodation got near irritating Manuel Pellegrini's adult men.

Successive beats in order to Arsenal, Chelsea in addition to Town might have obtained this gloss associated with Villa's vivid start to the growing season although their own protection presented plenty of involvment, since performed this go back associated with Religious Benteke.

This Belgium striker got journey bench inside second 50 percent for his / her very first action because rupturing his / her Achilles six months in the past.

Accommodation had already been compelled in a past due reshuffle following chief Gabriel Agbonlahor ended up being hurt inside warm-up. Andreas Weimann had originally been recently neglected for Charles N'Zogbia nevertheless the Austrian ended up being quickly reconditioned.

Town again tweaked their own protection with £32million guy Eliaquim Mangala, exactly who not been as successful at Hull past few days, coming back for Martin Demichelis in addition to Aleksandar Kolarov starting off at left-back.