Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has thrown his weight behind German champions Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night. Bayern host Liverpool at the Allianz Arena in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The tie is in the balance after both teams played goalless in the first leg in February. Guardiola backed Bayern over Liverpool due to his close ties with the Bavarian giants. In his post-match thoughts after Manchester City booked their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals, Guardiola told reporters that he wants Bayern Munich to go through as he still has friends at the club. RB Leipzig In £20m Bid For Chelsea Loanee Pep Guardiola was the Bayern Munich manager for three … [Read more...]
Archives for 2019
United make big transfer U-turn ahead of summer window
Manchester United is one of the clubs that was expected to engage in the last winter transfer window but that did not happen as they hope to storm the coming summer window for more reinforcement. Right from the last summer transfer window at the beginning of the season, the attention of the Red Devils were paid to their defence with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting that the club must bring in quality defenders. The Portuguese boss blamed the defenders during the time he struggled to win games before his sack which is the reason why the club agreed to move in for more signings at the end of the season. £86m Chelsea Target Wants Man Utd Transfer However, with the resurgence of the team under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the attention might … [Read more...]
Arsenal have this advantage for Europa League qualification
The North London outfit Arsenal lost their first leg of the Europa League tie by 3-1 to French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes and they will be hoping to turn the table around when they welcome the French side to the Emirates Stadium later this week. The bid to do this has been made easy with the Gunners team set to have French striker Alexandre Lacazette back from his suspension ahead of the game on Thursday night. The former Lyon striker was sent out in Arsenal’s game against BATE Borisov and was meant to miss out of the round of 16 but the ban has been cut short from three games to two which makes him available for Thursday’s game. Real Madrid Eyeing Mbappe As Replacement For Chelsea Target A glimpse of what Alexandre Lacazette can do and the threat he … [Read more...]
Club Legend Wants Chelsea Stay For Hudson-Odoi
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has urged young winger Callum Hudson-Odoi to stay at Stamford Bridge amidst the intense transfer rumors linking him with a move away from the club this summer. Frank Lampard told TalkSport that Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi should stay at the club to realize his huge potentials. The Chelsea legend has been earning rave reviews in the media after leading Derby County to contention for the playoffs in the fight for Premier League football next season. Lampard was named the Derby County manager last summer. It remains to be seen whether Callum Hudson-Odoi will listen to the Blues’ record goalscorer. What David De Gea told his friends about United contract The young English winger is said to be frustrated … [Read more...]
United told how to get rid of Sanchez
Manchester United are reported to be willing to part ways with Chile international Alexis Sanchez at the end of the season on a loan deal but they have been told how to be profitable in doing so. The Chile international joined the Old Trafford from the North London outfit Arsenal in the January winter window of 2018 but he has not been the player the Red Devils thought they bought as he has not lived up expectation. Having handed him some opportunities and the free hand to return back to his best, he is yet to deliver and the interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer seems to be running out of patience. There is a need to free up space at the club. Arsenal finally name price for want-away player Suggestions are that the Red Devils are willing to part ways with … [Read more...]
Arsenal lead race in hunt for Brazilian teenager
The North London outfit Arsenal are set to storm the summer transfer window for more additions but that is not to say they have got all the funds available as it is suggested that they will be careful in their spending. Reports claim that Gunners manager Unai Emery has his attention on Brazilian teenager Gabriel Martinelli who has been impressive for Sao Paulo-based Ituano, a fourth tier side. The Daily Mail reports that the Gunners will move in for Gabriel Martinelli as the Spanish manager is very much interested in him ahead of next season. Why United should no longer seek for Nemanja Matic’s replacement However, the North London outfit are not alone in the race for Gabriel Martinelli as Man United and Barcelona are reported to be keeping tabs on him … [Read more...]
Chelsea Need Hazard To Win Trophies – Club Legend
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has revealed that the Blues need players like Eden Hazard to win major trophies like the Premier League and the Champions League. In his recent interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Didier Drogba pointed out the importance of keeping Hazard at Stamford Bridge. Drogba went on to say that he would understand if the Belgian international opts to seal a transfer to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid at the end of the season. The former Chelsea striker was responding to questions about the long-term future of Eden Hazard at the club. Liverpool Goalkeeper To Stay Until Summer – Report Eden Hazard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the past weeks and those transfer rumours have soared in the last few hours … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Bayern Munich vs Liverpool: Home Side Slight Favourites
German Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are slight favourites ahead of their Champions League meeting with Liverpool at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Bayern Munich and Liverpool are two of three teams that have won Europe’s top tier competition five times alongside Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona. The Bavarian giants will host Liverpool in the second leg clash billed for the Allianz Arena after both sides played out a goalless draw in the first leg of their last 16 tie in February. Bayern Munich have won all their games since that draw against the Reds and they have been handed winning odds of 2.05 according to Bet365. The Bavarian giants warmed up for the Champions League meeting with Liverpool with a thumping win over VFL Wolfsburg in … [Read more...]
Why United should no longer seek for Nemanja Matic’s replacement
Manchester United have enjoyed the services of Nemanja Matic since his arrival at the club from the West London outfit Chelsea. He has been a major part of the first team both during the reigns of former manager Jose Mourinho and the current interim boss. Nemanja Matic is one of United’s most criticized players, yet he has kept the dedication and commitment for the club to his chest. However, Scott Mc Tominay has been the player emulating the former Chelsea star which is the reason why the West London outfit have no reason to seek for a player like Nemanja Matic. Scholes names who to blame for Mourinho sack Suggestions are that Scott Mc Tominay has got a lot to learn from Nemanja Matic in the midfield despite already giving a glimpse of the trait and … [Read more...]
Why Emery is not good for Arsenal, former Real Madrid star
Arsenal is a big club in the English Premier League that should be known with big-names but that will not work with the Spanish manager Unai Emery because he is not a manager that can cope with that. This is according to former Real Madrid star Michel Salgado who claims that the Spanish manager failed to succeed at the French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain because the club has a number of star players he could not manage. It would be recalled that Unai Emery had clashed with Brazilian international Neymar because he could not bend nor mould the former Barcelona player in his style. Chelsea Loanee Attracting Interest From Scotland The former Real Madrid player described Unai Emery as a special manager who does not deal with players with big ego … [Read more...]
Man United step up interest in Aaron Wan-Bissaka
English Premier League outfit Man United are now desperate to land Aaron Wan-Bissaka in the coming summer transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Aaron Wan-Bissaka has impressed so far in the English Premier League with Crystal Palace and it is reported that the club is giving up on retaining the star player ahead of the coming window as the Red Devils have been knocking at their door for the player since the last January winter transfer window. Aaron Wan-Bissaka was meant to replace Diogo Dalot at the half of the season and the club is now ready to make the move a reality with interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reported to be interested in the player and has hinted that the board might have given their nod for the deal. Arsenal get Gareth … [Read more...]
How Emery plans new approach ahead of PL games
There are 8 games left until the end of this season’s Premier League and Arsenal manager Unai Emery is planning a new approach for the games, starting with the Newcastle tie in order to be able to finish strong. The target for the Gunners is to finish in the top four so as to be able to secure qualification to the Champions League next season. While it is yet to be met but the North London outfit are on a course which is the reason why all is being done to ensure a smooth finish. How Arsenal will secure a top four finish, Xhaka As a result, the Spanish manager will lead his team to Dubai for a training camp, where they will also play a game against Al-Nasri Dubai SC. The essence according to him is to break away from their usual routine. According to … [Read more...]
UEFA begins investigation against Rennes after trouble
French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes could be hit with UEFA’s hammer if found guilty as it is reported that the Europe League organizers have opened proceedings against them for the trouble that ensued at the game on Tuesday night against North London outfit Arsenal. The Gunners team were defeated 3-1 away from home after their host came from behind to have the day and the hand hope for a quarterfinals qualification. UEFA said it has charges against the home team for field invasion by supporters which contravenes Art 12(2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR). Also, the club is charged for the setting off of fireworks by their fans and stairways blockage which contravenes Art 16 (2) DR and Art 38 of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations respectively. … [Read more...]
Champions League: Liverpool Facing Bayern At The Wrong Time
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamman believes that Premier League giants Liverpool are facing German champions Bayern Munich at the wrong time ahead of their Champions League second leg last 16 clash at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Dietmar Hamman played for both Liverpool and Bayern Munich during an illustrious playing career. The ex-German international star won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005. Dietmar Hamman was part of the Liverpool side that came from three goals down to beat Italian Serie A giants AC Milan on penalties in Istanbul after both teams played out a 3-3 draw. Man United’s weakest point has been revealed to Arsenal He told the Liverpool Echo that Liverpool are facing Bayern Munich at the wrong time after the … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Make Contact For £100m Chelsea Talisman
European champions Real Madrid have reportedly made the first contact with Chelsea in their quest to sign Blues talisman Eden Hazard when the transfer window reopens in the summer. This is according to the report from trusted media portal Goal. It was revealed that the possibility of Hazard moving to Real Madrid in the summer has soared following the appointment of his football idol as the new manager at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian international star has previously talked about how he idolised Zinedine Zidane while he was growing up. Fabio Paratici Shuts Down Mohammed Salah Transfer Rumours The 28-year-old has also been vocal about his dream to move to Real Madrid despite the fact that he has a contract with Chelsea. Eden Hazard has … [Read more...]
Agent reportedly readies £100m offer from Man United for Insigne
It is reported that the agent of Lorenzo Insigne is set to bring in a £100 million offer to the Italian Serie A outfit Napoli from English Premier League outfit Man United. It is understood that the Red Devils are keen on the signature of the star attacker and has been on his case since he joined the Serie A outfit in 2006. There are suggestions that Lorenzo Insigne is increasingly becoming more frustrated at the Serie A outfit Napoli and will seek a move away from the club as soon as a luring offer is tabled for his signature. Man United still keen on this Barcelona star This is the reason why his agent is believed to be working round the clock to ensure he lands a deal for his client in the coming summer transfer window. At 27, Lorenzo Insigne is … [Read more...]
Liverpool Must Improve Against Bayern
Liverpool have to improve against German champions Bayern Munich to have a chance of going through to the next round in the Champions League according to defender Virgil Van Dijk. The Dutch international talked about the last 16 tie between Liverpool and Bayern Munich during a press conference on Monday. Van Dijk also pointed out the importance of an away goal against the Bavarian giants at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich will have to score two goals if the Reds manage to find the back of the net. Ian Wright reveals one good thing United did against Arsenal Former Southampton and Celtic defender Van Dijk missed the first meeting between the two teams last month and he’s expected to play a big part for the Reds when both sides meet again on Wednesday … [Read more...]
Ex-Chelsea Boss Makes Winning Start At Roma
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri began his managerial reign at Italian Serie club AS Roma with a win after guiding the capital club to an important victory over Empoli on Monday night. Roma defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in their Italian Serie A clash with both goals coming in the first 33 minutes of an eventful game. Italian international winger Stephan El Shaarawy scored the first goal of the new Roma managerial tenure of Claudio Ranieri after he gave his side a ninth-minute lead. The lead lasted for just three minutes before Empoli equalised after AS Roma defender Juan Jesus put through his own net. Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win The hosts regained the lead on 33 minutes through Czech Republic international Patrick Schick … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Arsenal seal deal for 22-year-old midfielder
North London outfit Arsenal have confirmed the transfer of young midfielder Gedion Zelalem from the cub to MLS outfit Sporting Kansas City. It has been reported earlier that talks were ongoing between the two sides for a permanent deal for the star player and it has now worked out as Gedion Zelalem ends his six years stay at the Emirates Stadium The 22-year-old showed the potential of a promising future but he was unable to break into the first team due to the many options available in the Arsenal team, a reason that contributed to why he was made to leave the club. Arsenal not giving up on Yannick Carrasco The MLS outfit have therefore made the announcement official as they hail Gedion Zelalem as a talented player, noting that they are happy to have … [Read more...]
Something Is Wrong With Liverpool Loanee – Besiktas Manager
Besiktas manager Senol Gunes believes that something is wrong with Liverpool loanee Loris Karius following his poor performance for the club in their last league game, a 3-2 win over Konyaspor. Loris Karius is on loan at Besiktas from Liverpool having joined the Turkish Super Lig giants at the start of this season in the wake of the arrival of Alisson Becker from AS Roma. Senol Gunes faulted the German shot-stopper Karius for his part in the two goals conceded by Besiktas. Loris Karius was mainly at fault for the 20th-minute equaliser from Konyaspor player Omer Ali Sahiner and he was thereafter booed by the Besiktas fans for the remainder of the season. Jorginho Answers Chelsea Critics With Superb Performance vs Fulham It was the 37th goal conceded … [Read more...]
Arsenal send scouts to watch Spanish player
North London outfit Arsenal are reported to have sent their scouts to the Italian Serie A to watch AC Milan star Suso again ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The Gunners have been linked with the star player since the last January transfer window but a deal failed to pull through as the Arsenal team were not ready to fund the deal. Arsenal boss Unai Emery had explained that the club were not ready for any major deals in the last winter window but promised the fans to expect more signatures in the summer window which is the reason why they have returned their scouts to the Italian Serie A to watch Suso in Milan’s 2-1 win over Chievo on Saturday. Chelsea To Cash Out On Loan Players There are suggestions that the North London outfit are still … [Read more...]
How To Stop In-form Liverpool Star Revealed
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane is one of the best form players in the Premier League in the last two months. The Senegalese international has been too hot for Premier League defenders but the end to the oppression suffered at the hands of Mane might be best after they were given the method needed to nullify the former Southampton star. Sadio Mane is in the best spell of his Liverpool career following his £34m transfer from Southampton in 2016. He has scored seven goals in his last six league games at home. China Offer Revealed For Liverpool Target Mane has been able to score in six successive home games for the Reds in the Premier League. In total, the former Red Bull Salzburg player has scored eight goals in his last eight games for Liverpool in … [Read more...]
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