Tuchel gears up for the ‘big test’ against Atletico
LONDON: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel expects Tuesday’s Champions League last-16 first leg meeting with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid to be a massive test of his team’s mental strength, the German said here on Monday.
Chelsea are unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions since Tuchel took charge as manager but he said the Londoners will have to be at their best against Diego Simeone’s battling side. “It’s a big test. They’re an experienced club at this level, (have) an experienced coach. Hopefully it brings out the best in us,” Tuchel told a news conference.
Tuchel will be without experienced defender Thiago Silva with the Brazilian recovering from a knock but midfielder Kai Havertz and forward Christian Pulisic are in contention.
TV timings: Atletico Madrid v Chelsea, 1.30am (Wed), live on Sony 2, 3 & HD; Lazio v Bayern Munich, live on Sony Ten 1
City maintain lead at top, United down Newcastle
LONDON: Manchester City chalked up yet another victory to maintain their stranglehold of the Premier League title race but pursuers Manchester United and Leicester City both secured important wins to enhance their top-four bids on Sunday.
Raheem Sterling’s header after 75 seconds was enough for City to win 1-0 at Arsenal.
United and Leicester are both on 49 points with United in second place on goal difference after they secured a 3-1 home victory over Newcastle United.
Marcus Rashford fired a lacklustre United ahead out of the blue in the 30th minute but Allan Saint-maximin’s volley got Newcastle back on level terms. Results: Arsenal lost to Man City 0-1, Man United beat Newcastle United
ATK Mohun Bagan avoid shock loss to Hyderabad
GOA: Despite trailing twice, leaders ATK Mohun Bagan played out a 2-2 draw against 10-man Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.
Aridane Santana (8) put Hyderabad up ahead before Manvir Singh (57) restored parity for ATKMB. The Nizams once again took the lead through substitute Roland Aalberg (75) before Pritam Kotal (90+2) found the net late on to help Bagan snatch a point.
Mumbai’s Setalvad brothers win gold, silver
MUMBAI: Representing Mumbai and Amateur Riders Club (ARC), Setalvad brothers Kaevaan and Zahan bagged gold and silver medals, respectively, in the 150 cm Grand Prix at the National Equestrian Championship (NEC) held in Delhi recently.
Kaevaan and Zahan are both two-time national showjumping champions now.