Mourinho brought Costa to Chelsea from Atletico Madrid in 2014 and the Spain international repaid that faith by firing the Blues to the Premier League crown in his first season in England’s top flight. But a dreadful title defence followed, with Mourinho sacked as Chelsea lurched towards the relegation zone in December 2015 and Costa was one of a number of senior players to badly underperform amid rumours of dressing room unrest....
Iconic boss Ferguson guided United to their 20th league title - the 13th under his stewardship - in 2012-13 but the Red Devils have struggled since, watching rivals Manchester City, Chelsea and even unheralded Leicester City lift the Premier League trophy. Man Utd 9/4 to win Premier League However, following underwhelming spells under David Moyes and Louis van Gaal, United are starting to replicate teams of years gone by with Mourinho at the helm....
United impressed in a 4-0 Europa League victory over Feyenoord on Thursday and resume domestic action at West Ham on Sunday, heading into the weekend in sixth place, nine points shy of Chelsea at the summit. Mourinho was quick to point to the mid-season comeback from Manchester City that denied Chelsea, before the Blues marched to glory in 2014-15. And the Portuguese was unable to resist a reprisal of his recent critique of Arsene Wenger’s league record at Arsenal and a perceived lack of credit for his own achievements when addressing reporters ahead of United’s trip to London Stadium....
Madrid hold a long-standing interest in Spain international De Gea, who almost joined the La Liga giants in mid-2015. And the 27-year-old former Atletico Madrid keeper – contracted to United until 2019 – continues to be linked with Zinedine Zidane’s men. However, Mourinho is confident De Gea will remain at Old Trafford beyond the season, and has warned the Spanish giants that they might want to start searching elsewhere. “I think he will stay,” Mourinho told La Sexta ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League meeting with Sevilla....
This is my third open letter in the pages of Newsweek, addressing you as a fellow American Catholic. The reason for these public overtures is self-evident: the United States has never before had a president who touts his religious credentials and bona fides, even as he backs one policy after another that subverts his church’s teachings. So long as this dissonance continues, it needs addressing—if only to clarify a few basics about what Catholicism teaches, and what it doesn’t....
Pancreas and pancreatic duct Gallbladder and gallbladder ducts Liver The test is used to help diagnose a number of health conditions, such as gallstones and pancreatitis. It can also be used to look for structural or functional issues that develop prenatally, as well as surgical complications that can affect these vital organs. In this overview, find out more about why MRCP is used, how it’s done, and what to expect during the scan....
Still, recovering from any surgery can present challenges for people with MS because of certain symptoms of the condition, especially muscle weakness, tremors, trouble walking, fatigue, and dizziness. Read on to find out more about how surgery and anesthesia affect people with MS. How Does Anesthesia Affect MS and Surgery? Anesthesia is the use of medicines designed to halt or interrupt the signals that are sent by nerves in the brain and body while a person is undergoing surgery....
The 2018 Malaysia Super League season finally got underway at the weekend with plenty of excitement across six venues as 12 teams start their battle for the most coveted trophy in the country. It is of course still very early days in the season to take much stock from the league table but there remains plenty of talking points from the first weekend of action. For the first time in the history of football in Malaysia, all six top tier matches were shown live either on television channels or through streaming sites and applications, fans were treated to a feast....
During a segment on MSNBC, anchor Hallie Jackson asked the regular guest to “explain why this particular flag, this symbol, is so offensive to some.” “Well it hails from the Revolutionary period, of course, of this nation’s founding, which was deeply embroiled in enslavement, of the owners of slaves, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and the like. But, it’s also the recent use of this flag that has been most opprobrious,” Dyson said, noting that “right-wing white supremacists have used it as a rallying cry for their own cause....
A who’s who of dignitaries, celebrities and athletes joined fans from across the globe and from the neighborhood where Cassius Marcellus Clay grew up to pack the arena for the public memorial, while thousands more watched on a giant screen the city of Louisville erected nearby. MORE: Images from Ali’s memorial service A public traditional Muslim Janazah prayer service was held Thursday as part of Ali’s detailed funeral plans he scripted in a document those close to him refer to as “The Book....
The Red Devils have been linked with the Germany star for years and Bayern executive vice-chairman Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed earlier this year that a €100 million offer came from Old Trafford. Man Utd 5/2 to win PL While Dreesen insisted the club did not even discuss the potential sale of the attacker, Muller himself has admitted that he thought about leaving. “There was a point, two years ago, when this was an issue, when I thought about it,” he told Kicker....
Six Flags said a number of parkgoers complained of back pain at about 7:30 p.m. after riding the El Toro ride. Five were then taken to hospital. Park officials have closed the ride for inspection, WPVI reports. In a recording obtained by the station, a 911 responder said: “Nothing came apart when the riders were exiting the cart …something moved on them.” One woman, who said she was riding on El Toro when the incident took place, said there was a sudden bump which felt like the roller coaster had “hit a pothole....
An investigation by the DOL found child labor violations involving 101 minors at 13 McDonald’s locations in the greater Pittsburgh area. McDonald’s franchisee Santonastasso Enterprises LLC violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by permitting 14- and 15-year-old employees to work outside of permissible hours, according to the department. The company broke the law by permitting the minor employees to work more than three hours a day, and after 7 p....
Lab Studies The course of multiple myeloma can be predicted by observing and following several specific lab studies, which help to determine the extent of the disease, the response to therapy, as well as the overall health of the person with myeloma. These study findings are sometimes referred to as “prognostic indicators.” Once a diagnosis is made, these prognostic indicator tests can provide a baseline for charting disease progression and response to treatment....
Ohio Valley winner Murray State will likely perk up a few ears, as it’s the alma mater of Grizzlies star Ja Morant. Murray State had an absurdly successful season, winning the Ohio Valley conference with a 30-2 overall record and an 18-0 conference record. Murray State is coming off a 71-67 win over Morehead State in the Ohio Valley championship, and has won 20 straight games. Murray State is going against the San Francisco Dons, who finished fourth in the West Coast during the regular season and lost their conference semi-final to No....
The sixth seed coasted into the fourth round of the Australian Open at the expense of Joao Sousa 6-1, 6-1, 7-5 on Friday, but one of the talking points was Rafael Nadal’s second-round victory on Wednesday. MORE: Must-see photos from Australia | Federer loses in stunner | Sportal’s live coverage Nadal battled physically in his five-set win over Tim Smyczek, and while the 14-time major winner was lauded for his bravery, Murray raised eyebrows after recalling the response to his battling predicament against Robin Haase in Round 1 at Flushing Meadows....
This article explains how muscle relaxers work, when they are used, and which types are available for people with osteoarthritis and other types of musculoskeletal pain. It also describes the possible risks and side effects of muscle relaxers, including when they should not be used. How Muscle Relaxers Work Muscle relaxers, also known as muscle relaxants, are a group of drugs with sedative properties. While people tend to think of sedatives as “sleeping pills,” the types used as muscle relaxers prevent nerve signals or pain impulses from reaching the brain....
