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Uruguayan legend Gus Poyet has accused Patrice Evra of ‘crying like a baby’ in the face of alleged racial taunts made by Poyet’s countryman Luis Suarez.

The Brighton manager spoke out after Liverpool striker Suarez was charged by the FA with racially abusing Manchester United defender Evra during a game at Anfield last month.

But Poyet, who played for Chelsea and Tottenham, said: ‘I believe Luis Suarez, it’s simple. I played football for seven years in Spain and was called everything because I was from South America. I never went out crying like a baby, like Patrice Evra, saying that someone said something to me.

‘I’m surprised, in a really sad way, that he’s been charged. It’s really sad. I think it’s worse to charge someone because you trust one person when you have no proof. (continue reading…)

Former Manchester City boss Peter Reid believes the current team can beat Manchester United to the Premier League title after thrashing their rivals 6-1.

City’s win extended their lead at the top of the table to five points and Reid believes the strength of the City squad has overtaken United’s.

“You don’t win anything in October but they are hard to beat and they have strength in depth,” said Reid.

But ex-United midfielder Lee Sharpe said there had not been a power shift.

He told BBC Sport: “Manchester United are still vastly experienced when it comes to winning leagues and winning games.

“It’s maybe a wake-up call to work on a few things, but they will come back from this and they will still be challenging for the league.

“When it comes to the last six games of the season when the pressure really starts to mount that is when United have the experience of being in that position before whereas City haven’t, so nothing is won or lost just yet, it was just a bit of a shock result.” (continue reading…)

ALEX FERGUSON suffered his “worst-ever day” as Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City set off rockets at Old Trafford yesterday.

Fergie’s noisy neighbours hit the champions for six, with two-goal Mario Balotelli igniting the bonfire.

Just 36 hours earlier, the fiery Italian had to flee his blazing Manchester home after a firework prank went wrong.
But that did not stop Balotelli lighting the touchpaper on United’s worst defeat for 81 years.

Fergie said: “It was our worst-ever day. It’s the worst result in my history, ever.

“Even as a player I don’t think I ever lost 6-1. I can’t believe the scoreline.

“I’m shattered, I can’t believe it. It was an incredible disappointment. (continue reading…)

Steven Gerrard returned to Liverpool colours after six months out with groin trouble and claimed the team’s 4-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday was “out of our system now” with this third-round Carling Cup win at Brighton & Hove Albion.

England’s vice-captain replaced Luis Suárez 73 minutes into Liverpool’s 2-1 victory and assumed a central-midfield position alongside Jay Spearing and Lucas Leiva. Gerrard, now 31, confined himself to neat short passes and half-speed forward thrusts as Liverpool contained a dangerous second-half fightback from Championship opposition.

“Tonight was not about me. It was about progressing in the cup and getting that Tottenham performance out of our system and I think we have now done that,” he said. “It is down to the manager now. I have been out for six months so it is about getting training sessions under my belt and match time. Hopefully I will be selected for the 18 against Wolves [at the weekend].”

“Steve coming back in was fantastic for everyone coming at the football club, but we are more pleased for Steven than anyone else,” Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool manager, said. “He had a few setbacks along the way and we have had to manage it to get him this far. We need to be careful and we won’t get carried away – but it’s great for everyone.” (continue reading…)

Gary Neville has said “there’s no point” trying to predict when his former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will quit the club.

Ferguson, who turns 70 in December, shelved retirement plans in 2002, but intrigue over his future has remained.

“There’s no point in thinking about succession planning because he will stay as long as he wants,” Neville told BBC 5 live’s Sportsweek programme.
“I don’t see this manager quitting. He is just the absolute best.”

Neville, who clocked up 400 league appearances and more than 600 in total at United under Ferguson between 1992 and 2011, added: “He has health on his side and he looks the same to me as he did 10 to 15 years ago.

“How can you think about succession when you have a man that shows no sign of giving up, no sign of wanting to quit, no sign of not wanting to be the manager anymore?

“For all Manchester United fans, they hope he stays forever.” (continue reading…)

Neville, who retired in February this year, has had a hand to play in United overtaking their bitter rivals as the most successful club in English football.

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has told Liverpool their desperate wait for a league title is set to continue.

The former England international has spent almost 20 years at Old Trafford and won eight Premier League titles with the Red Devils.

Speaking of Liverpool’s chances of winning their first league title since 1990, the 36-year-old believes the Reds might have to continue waiting.

“Liverpool are getting to that point where they need that success now. The club demands it,” he was quoted as saying in The Sun newspaper.

“Going back to 1992-3 you just become very desperate and very wanting. You become needy. (continue reading…)

English football was in a state of chaos with the Premier League concerned that the rioting in London could now force them to postpone matches on the opening weekend of the season.

After holding discussions with the Government and the Metropolitan Police yesterday morning the Football Association called off the friendly international England were due to play against Holland at Wembley on Wednesday, citing concerns over the safety of the players as well as the 70,000 supporters expected to attend.

But the state of anarchy across the capital, as well as other parts of the country, has forced the Premier League to consult with the police amid concerns that the three games in London on Saturday — at Tottenham, Fulham and QPR — may have to be postponed.

The Football League are also talking to the police about their fixtures and a decision on this weekend’s matches will be made before the end of Thursday. (continue reading…)

English football was in a state of chaos with the Premier League concerned that the rioting in London could now force them to postpone matches on the opening weekend of the season.

After holding discussions with the Government and the Metropolitan Police yesterday morning the Football Association called off the friendly international England were due to play against Holland at Wembley on Wednesday, citing concerns over the safety of the players as well as the 70,000 supporters expected to attend.

But the state of anarchy across the capital, as well as other parts of the country, has forced the Premier League to consult with the police amid concerns that the three games in London on Saturday — at Tottenham, Fulham and QPR — may have to be postponed.

The Football League are also talking to the police about their fixtures and a decision on this weekend’s matches will be made before the end of Thursday.

A joint statement from the Premier League and Football League said: ‘We are in ongoing discussions with our London-based clubs, the Metropolitan Police and statutory authorities in regard to the staging of the coming weekend’s fixtures in the capital. (continue reading…)

Brazilian club Corinthians say they have not yet struck a deal to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez.

On Sunday, City boss Roberto Mancini claimed a deal had been reached for the 27-year-old, with only personal terms still to be agreed.

But a Corinthians statement said: “We would like to clarify to the public that City did not accept our offer.

“City sent a counter-proposal in the early hours… and this will be analysed by Corinthians.”

Tevez’s representative Kia Joorabchian also insisted that, contrary to Mancini’s comments on City’s pre-season tour, the clubs had not yet settled on a fee despite Corinthians returning with an improved bid understood to be about £40m.

“There is no agreement at the moment but we are working hard and we will see what happens,” he told BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty. (continue reading…)