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EPL: Manchester United suffer shock defeat at Leicester City

EPL: Manchester United suffer shock defeat at Leicester City

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

A controversial penalty in the dying minutes cost Manchester United dear as they suffered another defeat after Leicester City fought back brilliantly to win 5-3 at the King Power Stadium on Sunday.

Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth

Defoe helps Tottenham draw Portsmouth

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

Jermain Defoe scored his first goal since returning to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, firing an equaliser in a 1-1 draw against former club Portsmouth to lift his side off the bottom of the Premier League.

Gerrard spares England's blushes against Andorra

Gerrard spares England's blushes against Andorra

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Steven Gerrard scored twice to spare England's blushes as they stuttered to a 3-0 win over Andorra in a Euro 2008 qualifier

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

BAFTA 2025: Mikey Madison, Adrien Brody Win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The BAFTAs were held at London's Royal Festival Hall on February 16.

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

'Leicester City's triumph transcends sport'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Leicester City's remarkable Premier League triumph after starting the season as 5,000-1 outsiders transcends sport and might never be repeated, according to the league's executive chairman Richard Scudamore. Leicester, who were on the brink of relegation last campaign, clinched the English league title for the first time in their 132-year history on Monday after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur drew with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino's men trail the Foxes by seven points with two games left to play. "We've had our peaks before. This one, though, is bigger than sport. It has much more human interest in it," Scudamore told The Times. "It's a life-affirming story, which is why it's attracted more interest than you'd normally get.

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Leicester secure promotion to Premier League

Rediff.com6 Apr 2014

Leicester City have returned to the Premier League for the first time since 2004 despite not kicking a ball on Saturday after Queens Park Rangers and Derby County both lost.

EPL: Kane rescues late point for Spurs, Liverpool win

EPL: Kane rescues late point for Spurs, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane struck deep in added time to rescue a 2-2 home draw at home to West Ham United, while Liverpool's top-four hopes were fuelled by a 2-0 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

EPL Roundup: Lampard goal, United defeat highlight astonishing day

EPL Roundup: Lampard goal, United defeat highlight astonishing day

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Chelsea icon Frank Lampard scored for Manchester City to end his old club's perfect start to the Premier League season while Leicester City came from 3-1 down to beat Manchester United 5-3 on a remarkable day in the Premier League on Sunday.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea inch towards title with gritty United win

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea inch towards title with gritty United win

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Chelsea are 10 points clear at top of the English Premier League championship table.

Glaring defensive limitations undermine United's hopes

Glaring defensive limitations undermine United's hopes

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

A plethora of high-profile attacking signings had expectant Manchester United fans dreaming of a return to the upper echelons of European football, but their failure to identify their defensive problems is threatening to derail those hopes.

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Football Roundup: Astonishing EPL; Real and Barca on goal spree

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Manchester United dropped further down the table after losing 5-3 against newcomers Leicester City. Barcelona and Real Madrid scored 13 goals between them during a memorable La Liga weekend, when Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick.