Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho has taken a dig at his former employers at Manchester United hinting that there was no love at the club. This is why he stated that he will not join any club unless he is able to identify love for them and for himself after his ordeal at the Old Trafford. The former Chelsea boss was sacked in December with suggestions that he has internal conflicts with the players and some of the management which is the major reason why he was unsuccessful as expected. Is frustrated Mourinho on his way out? Since his sack last year, the Portuguese boss is yet to secure a new job despite being linked with a number of offers as he hints that he turned down an offer because the club lacks ambition. Jose Mourinho stressed that these … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
Betting Preview: Cardiff City vs Everton: Slight Advantage To Away Side
Welsh side Cardiff City would be hoping to bounce back from the thrashing they received at home to London club Watford at the weekend when they face a struggling Everton side under Marco Silva in front of their home fans in Cardiff. Everton fans have not been pleased with the progression of the team under Marco Silva who started well having been appointed as the Toffees boss in the summer. His team has generally struggled for consistency since they lost the Merseyside Derby in a strange fashion. One player Ole Gunnar Solskajer will not risk for Liverpool Divock Origi came off the bench to give Liverpool a 1-0 win in injury time courtesy a goalkeeping error from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. The Toffees have won just three times away from home … [Read more...]
Bayern To Decide Future Of Liverpool Target James Rodriguez
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has revealed that the German champions will be the ones to decide where the future of James Rodriguez lies. Uli Hoeness talked about James Rodriguez in his recent interview as monitored by GOAL. There have been talks over the future of James Rodriguez at Bayern Munich and it’s not clear whether the Colombian international will stay at the Allianz Arena beyond this summer. James Rodriguez is a Real Madrid player but he’s currently on a two-year loan to Bayern Munich until the end of this season. The former AS Monaco and FC Porto playmaker signed for the Bavarian giants on loan at the start of last season for a fee believed to be around £11m. Arsene Wenger speaks on his next destination Bayern Munich have the … [Read more...]
Juventus Plotting Summer Raid For Liverpool Target Isco and Marcelo
Italian Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly eyeing a double swoop on European champions Real Madrid ahead of this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from popular Italian news portal Tuttosport which claimed that the Italians will raid Real Madrid for the duo of Isco Alarcon and Marcelo. Spanish international Isco has not had the best of times at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu this season especially since club manager Santiago Solari took over in October. Ex-Real Madrid winger Solari was initially appointed as the interim manager before he was given a permanent role as the Real Madrid gaffer weeks later. He was in charge of the Real Madrid Castilla team. Mesut Ozil speaks from ‘hiding’ after Europa defeat The … [Read more...]
Bayern In €120m Bid For Liverpool Target Marco Asensio
German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are ready to spend as much as €120m (£104m) on Real Madrid star Marco Asensio. Don Balon claim that the Bavarian giants want to capitalise on his situation at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to swoop in on him during this summer’s transfer window. Bayern Munich have already made contact with the player over a possible move to the Allianz Arena. Marco Asensio has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League with clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United. The player that could cost Arsenal their victory against Southampton Three-time European champions Manchester United could reignite their interest in the player with the recent development concerning Bayern Munich. Marco Asensio has fallen out of … [Read more...]
Michael Ballack Wants Hazard, Hudson-Odoi Stay At Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack has urged both Eden Hazard and Callum Hudson-Odoi to snub the interest of foreign clubs by staying at the club for the long haul. The ex-German international skipper told them to stay at Chelsea while he was on popular English media outlet TalkSport. Callum Hudson-Odoi and Eden Hazard have been heavily linked with an exit from the club. Both players have less than 18 months left on their respective contracts at Stamford Bridge. By the summer, Chelsea will have to make a decision to sell them or not in the event that they don’t sign a new contract. Chelsea Target Stalling Contract Talks Amidst Transfer Rumours Just a year will be left on their respective Chelsea deals. Young English winger Callum-Hudson … [Read more...]
Why defeat for United will be difficult, Lukaku
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has boasted that it would be difficult for his side to see a defeat under intermit manager Ole Gunnar, citing the injury situations in the Sunday tie against Liverpool. Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford and Ander Herrera were all injured in the game against the Reds at the Old Trafford but the Old Trafford team were able to hold on to the game until it ended in a 0-0 draw. The Belgium international boasted that the Red Devils squad have been prepared by the interim manager which makes it difficult for them to see any defeat, no matter the situation that may arise in games. Henrikh Mkhitaryan makes big confession after joining Arsenal He noted that the players have already been told how to play and the team … [Read more...]
BBC pundit Garth Crooks names who rescued Liverpool from defeat
BBC pundit Garth Crooks has stated that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was the man who saved his side from suffering a defeat when he stopped Jesse Lingard’s shot. The BBC pundit described it as a moment of sheer brilliance as it would have been the only goal of the game and against the visiting Red team. The draw was enough for the Merseyside club to move top in the league table with a point difference from second-placed Man City. What's next for Victor Moses — To save his career or save Fenerbahce? However, the BBC pundit claims there was a crucial moment that would have defined the game when Romelu Lukaku deft through pass sent Jesse Lingard clean through on goal. All of the moment was clear for the Red Devils to take the lead but Alisson was … [Read more...]
End of the road for Arsenal as Nicolas Pepe heads to Bayern Munich
Arsenal’s hope of snapping up French Ligue 1 forward Nicolas Pepe has been dashed with the latest report claiming that he is destined to sign for German Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The North London outfit have been on the radar of the star player for a couple of months with suggestions that a deal would be concluded in the coming summer window as the Gunners team would be actively involved. A report according to Le 10 Sport, via Calcio Mercato the German Bundesliga outfit have defeated the likes of Arsenal, PSG and Monaco who are also keen on his signature. Emery given permission to bring in this fantastic defender The North London outfit had earlier been tipped to win the race but that will no longer be as the player would … [Read more...]
Henrikh Mkhitaryan reveals what Arsenal players will not focus on
Arsenal star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has revealed that the focus of the players is not on the league table despite returning to the fourth position following a 2-0 win over Southampton on Sunday. Henrikh Mkhitaryan was on target alongside Alexandre Lacazette to defeat the Saints and put Arsenal back in the race for a top-four finish with Man United playing a 0-0 draw against Liverpool on the same day. The former Man United player stated that the focus at the moment is not on the league table because of the number of games they still have ahead which is expected to make an impact. The popular opinion Solskjaer disagrees with about United duo He noted that there is a resolve by the team to remain focus and face each game as they come to ensure they achieve … [Read more...]
Monchi finally reacts to reported Arsenal move
An emerging report claims that Monchi has reacted to the reported linking him to the North London outfit Arsenal by accepting to join the club as the technical director. The need for Monchi came up after Sven Mislintat announced his decision to leave the job as head of recruitment at the Emirates Stadium in January with claims that he is at loggerheads with some of the club’s chiefs over transfer decisions. Monchi who is currently with Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma is believed to be one of the best in that position in the game owing to his record for discovering one of the best defenders in the world, Sergio Ramos, Jesus Navas and Jose Antonio Reyes. Why Arsenal fans should be happy about the pursuit of defender He is also traced to the discovery of … [Read more...]
Ruud Gullit Disagrees With Sarri On Kepa Row
Ex-Dutch international Ruud Gullit is adamant that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga undermined the authority of his manager during the Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City on Sunday evening at the Wembley Stadium. The former Newcastle United manager disagreed on the account of events given by Blues boss Maurizio Sarri during his post-match conference adding that the Italian manager gave a political answer on his row with goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Ruud Gullit discussed Chelsea, Maurizio Sarri and Kepa Arrizabalaga in a chat with popular media portal BBC Sport. Sarri and Kepa have dominated the football space in the last few hours after the Spanish shot stopper didn’t want to come off for fellow goalkeeper Willy Caballero during the extra time … [Read more...]
Kepa Row Was A Misunderstanding – Sarri
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has disclosed that the row between him and Blues Kepa Arrizabalaga was a misunderstanding and that the Spanish international goalkeeper was right. Sarri was speaking during his post-match press conference after the Carabao Cup final loss to Premier League champions Manchester City. The Italian tactician was furious after the shot stopper failed to come off for Willy Caballero during the extra time of the Carabao Cup clash. Sarri said that he thought Kepa was suffering from cramp and that he wanted to remove him for Argentine international shot stopper Caballero. Arsenal to snap up Cech’s replacement Kepa gestured to the bench that he wanted to stay on and that appeared to infuriate Italian tactician Sarri who thought … [Read more...]
Every Team Needs A Mikel – McLaren
Queen Park Rangers (QPR) manager Steve McLaren has heaped high praise on former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi following his start to life in the English Championship. The Super Eagles captain has been in superb form for Middlesbrough since he joined them as a free agent during the recently concluded winter transfer window. John Mikel Obi continued that stellar form at the weekend when he played a big role as Boro defeated QPR 2-0 at home in their league clash thus boosting their promotion hopes. Speaking after the Championship game, former Boro manager McLaren was impressed with the quality shown by John Mikel Obi before adding that every team needs a player like the Nigerian player. Why Alexis Sanchez is still not giving his best Jonathan Howson … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Ajax prodigy ruled out of Arsenal move
It has been confided that Ajax director and former Gunners Marc Overmars was stopped from having a switch to his former team as the new technical director. Marc Overmars was earlier linked with the job with claims that he is ready to move in but Ajax were unwilling to part ways with him because of how valued he is at the Amsterdam club. The former Arsenal player has been a major force at the club and a revelation since taking up the role as he has helped the club financially as well as in the recruitment of players. Inter Milan in for Mesut Ozil rescue Marc Overmars helped Ajax in making huge sums from sales of players, one of which is the sale of Frenkie De Jong of recent for a fee of £75 million. The Ajax director who won the league with the North … [Read more...]
Major Arsenal concern ahead of Bournemouth game
After securing a convincing 2-0 win against Southampton in the weekend, the North London outfit Arsenal will yet again line up before Bournemouth on Wednesday to continue the push so as to seal their standing in the fourth position. Following the 0-0 draw between Liverpool and Man United, the Gunners have now moved on to the fourth position and they will be looking forward to retaining the spot ahead of Chelsea and the Red Devils. However, manager Unai Emery has stated that his side will hope to maintain the push by facing each game as they come but that is being threatened as they are feared to be hit with an injury crisis. Liverpool Ready For ‘Outstanding’ End To Season Nigerian international Alex Iwobi was forced to leave the Southampton game because … [Read more...]
What Solskjaer says about ‘new Darren Fletcher’
Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has showered praise on Scott McTominay after his impressive performance against Liverpool on Sunday. The Red Devils boss has likened Scott McTominay as the new Darren Fletcher because of the way he operates in the middle with the absence of Nemanja Matic who suffered a nasty injury in training before the Sunday game. The 22-year-old was instrumental in the game and contributed to why the gun power of the Liverpool attack could not successfully shoot down a goal in the game. Scott McTominay was there to contend against Georginio Wijnaldum, Fabinho and Jordan Henderson, yet he was unmoved and gave them the good fight. Sarri takes swipe at Arsenal, says his side are better Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has therefore hailed … [Read more...]
Mourinho Backs Hazard For Real Madrid Move
Former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has thrown his weight behind a possible Real Madrid transfer for Blues talisman Eden Hazard. Mourinho spoke about the Belgian international attacker in an interview with media outlet DAZN on Sunday. According to him, Eden Hazard has the quality to play for European champions Real Madrid. Mourinho also said that Hazard is an ambitious player and that the move to Real Madrid will be good for him. Eden Hazard played for Jose Mourinho in his second spell as the Chelsea manager between 2013 and 2015. Real Madrid Goalkeeper Prefers £97m Chelsea Star Over Neymar The 28-year-old was the star player as Chelsea won the Premier League title during the 2014/15 season. Eden Hazard was rewarded with the PFA Player of the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Defender Delighted With Old Trafford Draw
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is happy with the outcome of the Reds’ Premier League clash at Manchester United. In his post-match thoughts with the Liverpool website, the Liverpool left-back expressed his delight with the goalless draw with Manchester United in their league clash at Old Trafford. He further stated that there was an opportunity to secure the maximum points but they are happy with the point which took Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table. The Scottish national team skipper went on to say that Liverpool started the game better but struggled to create good chances to find the back of the net. The strange Emery’s decision on Denis would surprise you The Liverpool attack of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal may no longer secure this Aaron Ramsey replacement
Replacing Wales international Aaron Ramsey is a major concern for North London outfit Arsenal in the coming summer transfer window. The former Cardiff City midfielder has already agreed to a move to the Italian Serie A outfit Juventus at the end of the season, making it necessary for the Gunners team to have him replaced owing to his importance in the team. However, the Gunners had indicated interest in Spanish La Liga outfit Villarreal star Pablo Fornals with claims that they were preparing a bid to land him as soon as the summer transfer window is opened but that might not be as easy as expected with reports of Man City and Tottenham Hotspur also joining in the race. Arsenal told why this star player should be signed This is a major threat for the … [Read more...]
How we will thump United, Chelsea for top-four finish, Emery
North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery has explained that hinted on how his side plan to secure the fourth position in the Premier League table at the end of the season ahead of rivals Man United and Chelsea. While Liverpool and Man City have got the first and second position to drag, Tottenham have been consistent enough to get hold of the third position but the big contest is between the Gunners, the Red Devils and the Blues for the fourth position. How Sarriball Could Force Hazard, Kante Out Of Chelsea Arsenal are currently sitting fourth in the League table with a point ahead of fifth Place Man United while Chelsea is sixth. The North London club are hoping they can end the season this way. However, Manager Unai Emery stated that it would be … [Read more...]
Why United have reasons to be disturbed over Paul Pogba
One of the reasons why Man United fans have got smiles on their faces aside the wins is the impressive performance by French international Paul Poga in recent time, especially under the interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The same cannot be said of the former Juventus star at the start of the season owing to his rift and loggerhead with former manager Jose Mourinho. With the situation returning to normal, Paul Pogba has shown his true quality and what he is made of as he has inspired his side to 11 wins in their last 14 games which have helped the Red Devils regain their pride. Liverpool vs Man City: Gary Neville advises Pep Guardiola on what to do However, Man United legend Gary Neville has raised an alarm that the World Cup winner is still being … [Read more...]
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