the better half

Europa League: Van Nistelrooy singles out Man Utd player after 2-0 win over PAOK

Positionally, we weren't good in the first half. We were much better at that in the second half. "He has been incredible in training; he always trains well and is asking me to do more."

Champions League: I'm in love with Verratti - Guardiola

"He's not a player for long passes but you can always count on him to build the game. "We managed to control him better in the second half but in the first half he was really exceptional," Guardiola said afterwards.

LaLiga: Pique reacts as Barcelona lose opening fixture to Athletic Bilbao

From the start, they pressed us a lot and physically they were better, although in the second half they dropped off a little.

EPL: Why we won 3-2 against Chelsea - West Ham coach, David Moyes

But Moyes feels West Ham defeated Chelsea at home because the Hammers played better against the Blues in the second half during the encounter.

EPL: Ten Hag explains why Man Utd lost 3-0 to Tottenham

To concede a goal like this, the [opposing] centre-half stepping in and passing the whole team over the right side and then the winger tapping in at the far post.

FA Cup final: Why Man Utd beat City - Guardiola

"The second half we were there. United are always a transition team, they have been for 10, 20, 30 years. "[In the ] first half we struggled a bit but second half we were better. In general it was a good performance for a final."

FA Cup: How Arteta blasted Arsenal players during half time of 1-0 win over Leeds

"In the second half, it was a lot better and thank you, Reiss, for the goal." Arsenal will now take on Bournemouth in the next round after the draws were conducted before yesterday's game.

Champions League: Guardiola names Man City's best player against Real Madrid

Jesus set up the opener for Raheem Sterling in the first half, before pouncing on a Raphael Varane error to score the winner in the second half. "First half our wingers were more inside than outside and it was not good.

EPL: Solskjaer explains why he was angry with Rashford during 3-2 win at Brighton

"He was getting better and better but I had a little bit of a go at him just halfway through the first half for a tackle he evaded. "But I think his reaction, his sharpness is getting better.

Serie A: What Sarri said about Cristiano Ronaldo after Juventus' 4-0 win over Cagliari

"Little by little we got the better of them, and all the work done in the first half was realised in the second. "We managed to make use of the attacking areas better."

Man breaks down in tears publicly after getting dumped by girlfriend (Video)

Despite the encouragement about what the future holds for him with a better half, the man cried his eyes out without altering a word. Watch video below ... Instagram post.

Turkey: Mourinho labels Super Eagles star selfish after win over Bodrum FK

The Nigeria international opted to go for glory instead of passing to a better-positioned teammate in this first half. Mourinho expressed disappointment with the defender's display.

Video: Liverpool 1 - 1 Tottenham (Apr-2-2016) Premier League Highlights

Harry Kane's superb finish on the turn after 63 minutes gave Spurs a point after Philippe Coutinho slipped in Daniel Sturridge's pass early in the second half.

EPL: Thomas Tuchel slams Romelu Lukaku after Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Man City

"Of course, we want to serve him but he's part of the team and the performance upfront, especially in the first half, we can do much, much better.

Friendly: Peseiro disappointed Super Eagles didn't score more goals against Mozambique

The West Africans defeated the Mambas 3-2 in their friendly at the Estadio Municipal de Albufeira. Peseiro's side conceded early in the game but rallied to score three goals in the first half.

Justin Bieber reveals his face is half-paralyzed after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome (Video)

The globally recognized singer added that the disease is a virus attacking the nerves in his ear and face, and as a result, he is unable to move half of his face.

EPL: Some players were not good - Guardiola slams Man City stars after 6-3 win over Man Utd

We were aware of the spaces and our players up front made the difference in the first half. "We can win or lose but there are many things we can do better. Some players were not good today so they have to improve," Guardiola said.

Turkey: Osimhen reacts to Galatasaray's draw at Hatayspor

Osimhen scored for Galatasaray from the penalty spot in the 56th minute. The striker claimed they were below par in the first half and only came alive after the break. "There was a bit of a lack of intensity in the first half.