LONDON, Jan 2: Olivier Giroud scored an exquisite goal from an overhead back-heeled strike as Arsenal beat struggling Crystal Palace 2-0 on Sunday to rise to third in the English Premier League.

National Games concludes, fails in its ultimate goal

Published On: January 2, 2017 08:44 AM NPT By: AJAY PHUYAL

DHARAN, Jan 2:The biggest sports festival of the country, National Games, is three and a half decades old. The event that began in 1981 and supposed to be organized on biennial basis should have seen 17 editions of the games in 35 years.

Four-star Karna guides Jhapa to big win

Published On: January 1, 2017 09:45 PM NPT By: Republica

PANCHTHAR, Jan 2: Striker Karna Limbu alone netted four goals for Birtamod Youth Club of Jhapa as it registered a thumping 7-0 win over visiting Sher Club of Kalimpong, India on Sunday in the Eighth Falgunanda Gold Cup Football Tournament being held in Phidim, Panchthar.

Kakarbhitta into semifinals

Published On: January 1, 2017 09:15 PM NPT By: Raju Adhikari

JHAPA, Jan 2: A dominant performance by goalkeeper Allan Neupane guided Kakarbhitta Football Training Center to the semifinals of the ongoing Mechi Netralaya Kakarbhitta Gold Cup beating Blue Army of Shillong 3-2 on penalties on Sunday.

'Listen to me, not your agent,' Mourinho tells sparkling Martial

Published On: January 1, 2017 04:35 PM NPT By: Reuters

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho urged Anthony Martial to resist the temptation to move away from Old Trafford after the Frenchman produced his best performance under the Portuguese coach in Saturday's stirring 2-1 win over Middlesbrough.

LIVERPOOL, Jan 1: Chelsea fought off a dogged Stoke for a record-equaling 13th successive Premier League win as Liverpool maintained its pursuit of the leaders with a victory over Manchester City.

Guardiola lauds Klopp's 'heavy metal' football

Published On: December 31, 2016 05:05 PM NPT By: Reuters

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola heaped praise on Juergen Klopp, saying his Liverpool counterpart was the best when it comes to instilling an attacking style of play at a club.

Ibrahimovic injury would be a 'disaster' for Man United: Mourinho

Published On: December 31, 2016 05:00 PM NPT By: Reuters

An injury to influential striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be disastrous for Manchester United, according to manager Jose Mourinho, who is willing to let winger Memphis Depay leave in January for the right price.

Clattenburg opens up on coping with errors

Published On: December 31, 2016 04:20 PM NPT By: Associated Press

LONDON, Dec 31: In the hours and even days after blowing the final whistle, Mark Clattenburg endures hidden anguish as the decisions made during 90 minutes of refereeing whirl through his mind.

Tough for Tottenham to catch Chelsea: Pochettino

Published On: December 31, 2016 01:50 PM NPT By: Reuters

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino says his team are more focussed on getting into the Premier League's top four than chasing down leaders Chelsea.