VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Aidan Bouman threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in the fourth quarter and Quaron Adams followed with a 70-yard touchdown on a reverse as No. 4 seed South Dakota pulled away late to beat 13th-seeded Tarleton State 42-31 on Saturday in the second round of the FCS playoffs. South Dakota will host the winner of Saturday's matchup between No. 5 seed UC Davis and 12th-seeded Illinois State in the third round. The Coyotes (10-2) trailed by seven points four times until Bouman connected with Keyondray Jones-Logan for a 12-yard touchdown and a 35-31 lead with 9:36 left to play. Tim White intercepted a Victor Gabalis pass, giving South Dakota the ball at its own 15-yard line. Adams, a sophomore receiver, raced to the end zone three plays later for his first career rushing touchdown and the Texans (10-4) never recovered in their first trip to the postseason. Gabalis threw three first-half touchdown passes, giving Tarleton State leads of 7-0, 14-7 and 21-14 at halftime. Travis Theis had two short touchdown runs in the first half to pull the Coyotes even and his 2-yard scoring run 51 seconds into the fourth quarter tied it at 28. Tarleton State took its last lead on a 23-yard field goal by Corbin Poston with 11:23 left to play. Bouman completed 18 of 22 passes for 213 yards and also had a 5-yard scoring toss to Jones-Logan off a deflected pass that stood up to a video review and tied the game at 21. Theis carried 25 times for 130 yards. Gabalis totaled 379 yards on 23-for-31 passing with four touchdowns and three interceptions. Darius Cooper caught nine passes for 161 yards and three scores. Cody Jackson had the other touchdown reception. Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here . AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-footballAndy Murray enters new chapter with Novak Djokovic as coach of long-time rival179 dead after plane crashes on runway in South Korea
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By LOLITA BALDOR and FATIMA HUSSEIN WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday that he has chosen Keith Kellogg, a highly decorated retired three-star general, to serve as his special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who is one of the architects of a staunchly conservative policy book that lays out an “America First” national security agenda for the incoming administration, will come into the role as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine enters its third year in February. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social account, and said “He was with me right from the beginning! Together, we will secure PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH, and Make America, and the World, SAFE AGAIN!” Kellogg, an 80 year-old retired Army lieutenant general who has long been Trump’s top adviser on defense issues, served as national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence , was chief of staff of the National Security Council and then stepped in as an acting security adviser for Trump after Michael Flynn resigned. As special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Kellogg will have to navigate an increasingly untenable war between the two nations. The Biden administration has begun urging Ukraine to quickly increase the size of its military by drafting more troops and revamping its mobilization laws to allow for the conscription of troops as young as 18. The White House has pushed more than $56 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s February 2022 invasion and expects to send billions more to Kyiv before Biden leaves office in less than months. Trump has criticized the billions that the Biden administration has poured into Ukraine. Washington has recently stepped up weapons shipments and has forgiven billions in loans provided to Kyiv. The incoming Republican president has said he could end the war in 24 hours, comments that appear to suggest he would press Ukraine to surrender territory that Russia now occupies. As a co-chairman of the American First Policy Institute’s Center for American Security, Kellogg wrote several of the chapters in the group’s policy book. The book, like the Heritage Foundation’s “Project 2025,” is a move to lay out a Trump national security agenda and avoid the mistakes of 2016 when he entered the White House largely unprepared. Kellogg in April wrote that “bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to a close will require strong, America First leadership to deliver a peace deal and immediately end the hostilities between the two warring parties.” Related Articles Trump’s proposed national security advisor U.S. Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) tweeted Wednesday that “Keith has dedicated his life to defending our great country and is committed to bringing the war in Ukraine to a peaceful resolution.” Kellogg was a character in multiple Trump investigations dating to his first term. He was among the administration officials who listened in on the July 2019 call between Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Trump prodded his Ukrainian counterpart to pursue investigations into the Bidens. The call, which Kellogg would later say did not raise any concerns on his end, was at the center of the first of two House impeachment cases against Trump, who was acquitted by the Senate both times. On Jan. 6, 2021, hours before pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, Kellogg, who was then Pence’s national security adviser, listened in on a heated call in which Trump told his vice president to object or delay the certification in Congress of President Joe Biden ’s victory. He later told House investigators that he recalled Trump saying to Pence words to the effect of: “You’re not tough enough to make the call.” Baldor reported from Washington. AP writer Eric Tucker in Washington contributed to this report.Bhubaneswar, Nov 23 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to participate in the ‘Odisha Parba 2024’ programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday, an official statement said. Odisha Parba is a flagship event conducted by the Odia Samaj, a trust in New Delhi. Through it, they have been engaged in providing valuable support towards the preservation and promotion of Odia heritage, it said. PM Modi is scheduled to address the gathering on the occasion at around 5.30 pm on November 24. Going by tradition, 'Odisha Parba' is being organised from November 22 to November 24. It showcases the rich heritage of Odisha, displaying colourful cultural forms, and exhibits the vibrant social, cultural and political ethos of the state. A national seminar led by prominent experts and distinguished professionals across various domains will also be held. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the event on Friday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also attended the inaugural ceremony. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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Gangs of teens with machetes target Christmas carols event in Brighton, Melbourne READ MORE: Anthony Albanese heckled as he leaves synagogue By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 22:17, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 23:19, 10 December 2024 e-mail 15 shares View comments A community Christmas carols event in Melbourne has been disrupted by gangs of youths with machetes. The Bayside Christmas Carols in the Park held in Brighton on Tuesday night was attended by thousands of families who watched on as police clashed with the youths. Victorian MP James Newbury, who represents Brighton, said officers chased the armed teens who jumped over fences at Dendy Park and fled down nearby Glencairn Ave. Officers made a number of arrests when they caught up to members of the group at the corner of Dacey St, Mr Newbury said. Pictures shared to social media show patrol cars in the streets surrounding the park. The event is run by Bayside Council and started about 5.30pm before a concert at 7.30pm and fireworks at 9.30pm. Pictures shared to social media show patrol cars in the streets surrounding Dendy Park in Brighton The event was held in the Melbourne suburb of Brighton (file image) on Tuesday evening with police making a number of arrests Victoria Police confirmed three teens were charged. 'Police arrested three teenagers following reports youths armed with machetes were fighting at Dendy Park carols by candlelight in Brighton East just after 8.30pm on 10 December,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'No one was injured. 'A 15-year-old boy and two 16-year-old boys have all been charged and bailed with three counts of affray, three counts of assault with a weapon, three counts of unlawful assault and three counts of possess controlled weapon. 'They will appear at a children's court at a later date.' Melbourne Brighton Share or comment on this article: Gangs of teens with machetes target Christmas carols event in Brighton, Melbourne e-mail 15 shares Add commentEagles seek 7th straight win while Rams try to keep pace in crowded NFC West raceDallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer brings her teammates to tears with powerful act By JANE HERZ FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 22:11 GMT, 10 December 2024 | Updated: 22:22 GMT, 10 December 2024 e-mail 13 shares View comments Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer, who recently spoke out about her alopecia, has gone viral after she performed at a game without a wig. For those who may be unfamiliar, alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can cause hair loss, primarily on the scalp, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It can affect different areas of the body, like the eyelashes and eyebrows. The viral video, which was posted on Instagram by the team , Latimer and a Cowboys community page, showed the behind-the-scenes of the cheerleader prepping for her performance this weekend, as she held hands with her team before taking the stage. 'You got this, Mani,' one of the girls can be heard saying to her. And, as they walked from the tunnel on to the stage, tons of squad members surrounded Latimer as they excitedly made their way to the field. When they finally got in their formation to perform on the turf, the DCC member could be seen wiping away a few tears from her eyes with a smile. The rest of the clip showed Latimer and her team performing their signature dances, including Thunderstruck. Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Armani Latimer has gone viral after she performed at a game without a wig after opening up about her alopecia When they finally got in their formation to perform on the turf, the DCC member could be seen wiping away a few tears from her eyes with a smile The rest of the clip showed Latimer and her team performing their signature dances, including Thunderstruck This past summer, the team shot to fame for their documentary series which premiered on Netflix, called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The series chronicled their entire 2023-2024 season, including the grueling tryouts and practice schedules. 'You're representing a lot of little girls out there, and they're going to be looking at you, at awe in your strength knowing that they are going to feel so beautiful after this, because of what you're doing today,' one of her teammates could be heard saying in the background of the clip. 'We're just so proud of you,' they continued. The caption of the post read, 'Confidence takes center stage for Alopecia Awareness.' And, in the comments section of the post, Latimer was supported by her fellow Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, as they all wrote sweet messages for their teammate. 'THIS right here is why we dance. THIS is what DCC is all about. Thank you for showing the world your bravery, strength, and POWER. I LOVE YOU FOREVER MY GEORGIO!!,' Kleine Powell wrote. Reece Weaver also shared a heartwarming note, writing, 'It is truly one of the greatest honors to be your teammate... You have been made for such a time as this. I love you so much.' This past summer, the team was shot to fame for their documentary series which premiered on Netflix, called America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders In a new interview with Women's Health, Latimer opened up about her journey with the autoimmune disease, explaining that she was diagnosed when she was 12 years old 'I will cry every time I watch this. Armani you are truly my idol in every single way. You are embody everything a leader should be, have truly become my best friend, and my rock!! I’m so excited that the world gets to see how inspiring and amazing you are!!!!' Charly Barby agreed. In a new interview with Women's Health , Latimer opened up about her journey with the autoimmune disease, explaining that she was diagnosed when she was 12 years old. However, Latimer said that her hair fell out slowly, and all the way through high school, it was hard to tell she had the condition. But when she was in college, some stress started to get to her, and it caused more hair loss. 'Shortly after college, I auditioned to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and attempted to wear my hair naturally, but the demands of being a training camp candidate and trying to make the team caused my hair to fall out at a faster rate,' Latimer told the magazine. Eventually, once all of her hair fell out, she started to wear wigs. She admitted to the outlet that it was 'hard to navigate' her alopecia during the early days of her cheer career, but it was her friends and family who ultimately helped her maintain a 'positive mindset.' 'Over the years, the biggest challenge I had to overcome was being honest with myself,' Latimer told Women's Health. The Netflix series chronicled their entire 2023-2024 season, including the grueling tryouts and practice schedules 'Shortly after college, I auditioned to be a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and attempted to wear my hair naturally, but the demands of being a training camp candidate and trying to make the team caused my hair to fall out at a faster rate,' Latimer told the magazine 'Telling people about my alopecia areata wasn't hard, but fully accepting that my life looked a little different than everyone else's, especially being someone in the spotlight, was,' she continued. 'People see cheerleaders and assume they're flawless. While that's obviously not true, I still found myself having to unlearn idea that I needed to be perfect to be on the team.' During the interview, she also spoke about her decision to go without a wig for the game. The DCC star explained that sometimes, on social media, some people asked her if she would ever 'be open' to cheering without her wig, which was something she was 'unsure' about at first. 'But at the beginning of this season, something felt right about it, so I spoke to our director Kelli Finglass about the potential of going wig-free for our annual My Cause My Boots game, and she loved it,' Latimer said. 'At first, I was a bit scared to commit to it because doing a photoshoot or taking a video of yourself and posting it on social media is not in real time. 'Knowing that the game would be live in front of over 80 thousand people and I may end up on TV is a bit intimidating.' 'But I’m reminding myself that I’ll be out there dancing with my best friends, and my family will be there as well. I know that it’ll be an impactful moment for whoever it touches.' Share or comment on this article: Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani Latimer brings her teammates to tears with powerful act e-mail 13 shares Add comment
Manhattan police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione , suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson . Mangione was arrested at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, while carrying a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Here's the latest: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre says “violence to combat any sort of corporate greed is unacceptable” and the White House will “continue to condemn any form of violence.” She declined to comment on the investigation into the Dec. 4 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson or reports that writings belonging to the suspect, Luigi Mangione, said insurance companies care more about profits than their customers. “This is horrific,” Jean-Pierre said of the fatal shooting of Thompson as he walked in Manhattan. He didn’t appear to say anything as deputies led him to a waiting car outside. “I’m deeply grateful to the men and women of law enforcement whose efforts to solve the horrific murder of Brian Thompson led to the arrest of a suspect in Pennsylvania,” Gov. Hochul said in the statement. “I am coordinating with the District Attorney’s Office and will sign a request for a governor’s warrant to ensure this individual is tried and held accountable. Public safety is my top priority and I’ll do everything in my power to keep the streets of New York safe.” That’s according to a spokesperson for the governor who said Gov. Hochul will do it as soon as possible. Luigi Nicholas Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of a healthcare executive in New York City, apparently was living a charmed life: the grandson of a wealthy real estate developer, valedictorian of his elite Baltimore prep school and with degrees from one of the nation’s top private universities. Friends at an exclusive co-living space at the edge of touristy Waikiki in Hawaii where the 26-year-old Mangione once lived widely considered him a “great guy,” and pictures on his social media accounts show a fit, smiling, handsome young man on beaches and at parties. Now, investigators in New York and Pennsylvania are working to piece together why Mangione may have diverged from this path to make the violent and radical decision to gun down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a brazen attack on a Manhattan street. The killing sparked widespread discussions about corporate greed, unfairness in the medical insurance industry and even inspired folk-hero sentiment toward his killer. ▶ Read more about Luigi Mangione Peter Weeks, the Blair County district attorney, says he’ll work with New York officials to try to return suspect Luigi Mangione there to face charges. Weeks said the New York charges are “more serious” than in Blair County. “We believe their charges take precedent,” Weeks said, promising to do what’s needed to accommodate New York’s prosecution first. Weeks spoke to reporters after a brief hearing at which a defense lawyer said Mangione will fight extradition. The defense asked for a hearing on the issue. In the meantime, Mangione will be detained at a state prison in western Pennsylvania. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office said Tuesday it will seek a Governor’s warrant to secure Mangione’s extradition to Manhattan. Under state law, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul can issue a warrant of arrest demanding Mangione’s return to the state. Such a warrant must recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance and be sealed with the state seal. It would then be presented to law enforcement in Pennsylvania to expedite Mangione’s return to New York. But Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks says it won’t be a substantial barrier to returning Mangione to New York. He noted that defendants contest extradition “all the time,” including in simple retail theft cases. Dickey, his defense lawyer, questioned whether the second-degree murder charge filed in New York might be eligible for bail under Pennsylvania law, but prosecutors raised concerns about both public safety and Mangione being a potential flight risk, and the judge denied it. Mangione will continue to be housed at a state prison in Huntingdon. He has 14 days to challenge the detention. Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York. Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead at the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery. At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was quieted by his lawyer. Luigi Mangione, 26, has also been denied bail at a brief court hearing in western Pennsylvania. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision. That’s with some intervention from owner Elon Musk. The account, which hasn’t posted since June, was briefly suspended by X. But after a user inquired about it in a post Monday, Musk responded “This happened without my knowledge. Looking into it.” The account was later reinstated. Other social media companies such as Meta have removed his accounts. According to X rules, the platform removes “any accounts maintained by individual perpetrators of terrorist, violent extremist, or mass violent attacks, as well as any accounts glorifying the perpetrator(s), or dedicated to sharing manifestos and/or third party links where related content is hosted.” Mangione is not accused of perpetrating a terrorist or mass attack — he has been charged with murder — and his account doesn’t appear to share any writings about the case. He shouted something that was partly unintelligible, but referred to an “insult to the intelligence of the American people.” He’s there for an arraignment on local charges stemming from his arrest Monday. He was dressed in an orange jumpsuit as officers led him from a vehicle into the courthouse. Local defense lawyer Thomas Dickey is expected to represent the 26-year-old at a Tuesday afternoon hearing at the Blair County Courthouse. Dickey declined comment before the hearing. Mangione could have the Pennsylvania charges read aloud to him and may be asked to enter a plea. They include possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. In New York, he was charged late Monday with murder in the death of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione likely was motivated by his anger with what he called “parasitic” health insurance companies and a disdain with corporate greed, said a a law enforcement bulletin obtained by The Associated Press. He wrote that the U.S. has the most expensive healthcare system in the world and that the profits of major corporations continue to rise while “our life expectancy” does not, according to the bulletin, based on a review of the suspect’s hand-written notes and social media postings. He appeared to view the targeted killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO as a symbolic takedown, asserting in his note that he is the “first to face it with such brutal honesty,” the bulletin said. Mangione called “Unabomber” Ted Kaczynski a “political revolutionary” and may have found inspiration from the man who carried out a series of bombings while railing against modern society and technology, the document said. A felony warrant filed in New York cites Altoona Officer Christy Wasser as saying she found the writings along with a semi-automatic pistol and an apparent silencer. The filing echoes earlier statements from NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny who said Mangione had a three-page, handwritten document that shows “some ill will toward corporate America.” Mangione is now charged in Pennsylvania with being a fugitive of justice. A customer at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where Mangione was arrested said one of his friends had commented beforehand that the man looked like the suspect wanted for the shooting in New York City. “It started out almost a little bit like a joke, my one friend thought he looked like the shooter,” said the customer, who declined to give his full name, on Tuesday. “It wasn’t really a joke, but we laughed about it,” he added. The warrant on murder and other charges is a step that could help expedite his extradition from Pennsylvania. In court papers made public Tuesday, a New York City police detective reiterated key findings in the investigation he said tied Mangione to the killing, including surveillance footage and a fake ID he used to check into a Manhattan hostel on Nov. 24. Police officers in Altoona, Pennsylvania, found that ID when they arrested Mangione on Monday. Mangione is being held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. Late Monday, Manhattan prosecutors charged him with five counts, including murder, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Mangione doesn’t yet have a lawyer who can speak on his behalf, court officials said. Images of Mangione released Tuesday by Pennsylvania State Police showed him pulling down his mask in the corner of the McDonald’s while holding what appeared to be hash browns and wearing a winter jacket and ski cap. In another photo from a holding cell, he stood unsmiling with rumpled hair. Mangione’s cousin, Maryland lawmaker Nino Mangione, announced Tuesday morning that he’s postponing a fundraiser planned later this week at the Hayfields Country Club north of Baltimore, which was purchased by the Mangione family in 1986. “Because of the nature of this terrible situation involving my Cousin I do not believe it is appropriate to hold my fundraising event scheduled for this Thursday at Hayfields,” Nino Mangione said in a social media post. “I want to thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and support. My family and I are heartbroken and ask that you remember the family of Mr. Thompson in your prayers. Thank you.” Officers used New York City’s muscular surveillance system . Investigators analyzed DNA samples, fingerprints and internet addresses. Police went door to door looking for witnesses. When an arrest came five days later , those sprawling investigative efforts shared credit with an alert civilian’s instincts. A customer at a McDonald’s restaurant in Pennsylvania noticed another patron who resembled the man in the oblique security-camera photos New York police had publicized. He remains jailed in Pennsylvania, where he was initially charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police. By late Monday evening, prosecutors in Manhattan had added a charge of murder, according to an online court docket. It’s unclear whether Luigi Nicholas Mangione has an attorney who can comment on the allegations. Asked at Monday’s arraignment whether he needed a public defender, Mangione asked whether he could “answer that at a future date.”Tottenham Eye ‘Incredible’ Manager to Replace Ange Postecoglou
LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Kylian Mbappe hoped his move to Real Madrid would finally see him end his wait to win the Champions League. Instead, the France international and defending champion Madrid are in danger of being eliminated from European club soccer's elite tournament at the first stage after Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool leaves them in a fight just to make the playoffs for the next round. And if Madrid does make an early exit, Mbappe may look back on a miserable night at Anfield where he was humbled by a young defender and then missed a penalty that would have leveled the score. World Cup winner Mbappe looked a shadow of himself against a Liverpool team that leads the way in the Premier League and the Champions League this season. He was brought crashing down by a crunching tackle from 21-year-old right back Conor Bradley when threatening to burst through on goal in the first half — sparking a huge cheer from the home crowd. It got worse for Mbappe after the break when he had the chance to make it 1-1 from the penalty spot after Alexis Mac Allister had given six-time European champion Liverpool the lead. But with Caoimhin Kelleher to beat, he saw his effort pushed away by Liverpool's back-up goalkeeper. Mohamed Salah also missed a spot kick of his own, but substitute Cody Gakpo doubled the home team's advantage. Record 15-time European Cup winner Madrid is 24th in the new-look 36-team league phase of the Champions League. The top eight teams advance to the round of 16, while teams ranked ninth to 24th go into a playoff. Victory saw new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot manage something his predecessor Jurgen Klopp never could by beating Real in the Champions League. His team extended its perfect record in the competition and is top of the standings after five games. Each team plays eight games in the opening phase. Madrid plays Atalanta next month and Liverpool faces Girona. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer
Daily Post Nigeria EPL: ‘We need help’ – Guardiola Home News Politics Metro Entertainment Sport Sport EPL: ‘We need help’ – Guardiola Published on December 29, 2024 By Don Silas Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has urged the club to sign a holding midfielder and centre-back in the January transfer window. Guardiola believes both signings will help rejuvenate Man City. Guardiola’s side finally ended their five-match winless run with a 2-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday. The Cityzens had won just one of their last nine Premier League games before their win over Leicester. Man City are now four points off the Premier League top four. Injuries have also affected City this term, with holding midfielder Rodri unlikely to play again for the Premier League champions this season. Also, centre-back John Stones has played just two out of Man City’s last 13 matches, while centre-back Ruben Dias has also missed the last three games. Speaking to Sky Sports on Sunday, Guardiola said: “Kevin [de Bruyne] is back but we need more in the middle and the back four; we have struggled with full-backs and central defenders. “In some positions, we need help. The squad is good; the problem is we don’t have the squad and that makes everything difficult. When we are all together, we are the team we were but with important players out for weeks and months, it’s so difficult. “I thought central defenders would be fit all season but we have struggled—holding midfield and central defenders. We need help. The market is the market; it’s not easy; it’s expensive so we will see what the club can do.” Related Topics: EPL guardiola Don't Miss EPL: Liverpool open eight-point gap with 5-0 win over West Ham You may like EPL: Liverpool open eight-point gap with 5-0 win over West Ham EPL: We’re far from winning title — Guardiola EPL: ‘It’s a relief’ – Guardiola reacts to Man City’s 2-0 win over Leicester City EPL: They’re total opposite – Maguire compares Amorim with Ten Hag EPL: Fulham boss raves about Iwobi ahead Bournemouth clash EPL: Jody Morris snubs Palmer, names Chelsea’s best player this season Advertise About Us Contact Us Privacy-Policy Terms Copyright © Daily Post Media Ltd
