Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard reckoned opposition teams are starting to figure out his side 3-4-3 formation. Antonio Conte switched to the formation following Chelsea's 4-0 in the hands of Arsenal and has helped the Blues to series of win in the Premier League, sitting at the top of the table presently with 34 points. However, Hazard believes other teams have started to work out the system despite just conceding two goals in eight league matches. ‘Maybe for the opposition they now know where we are good [now],’ said … [Read more...]
Man Utd Keen On Signing Outstanding Championship Sensation, Mourinho Wants Him In His Starting XI
Manchester United are working harder to beat other top Premier League clubs in the attempt of signing Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon, a report stated. The Mirror reported that United are trying to beat elites English premier league teams like Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal for Sessegnon's signature, a talented player who can play at left-back or in a more advanced left-sided role. After making a big impact since being pushed into Fulham first team, 16 year old Ryan Sessegnon is regarded as one of the outstanding talents in English … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Ready For Potentially Tough Last 16 Draw
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has braced himself for a tough last 16 draw in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) after he masterminded an impressive 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel. Spanish striker Lucas Perez, who was signed from Deportivo La Coruna in the summer, scored a hat-trick while Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi added a fourth goal to give Arsenal a 4-0 lead before Basel's Ivorian striker Seydou Doumbia scored a consolation for the home side. The result was enough for Arsenal to finish top of Group A ahead of French champions Paris … [Read more...]
Chelsea In Three-Way Battle For Burnley Defender
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea are reportedly interesting in Burnley's highly rated defender Michael Keane with the January transfer window some few weeks away but will have to see off the interests of fellow EPL sides Leicester City and Everton according to news outlet The Mirror in what is a three-way battle for the 23-year old English centre-back. Keane, who is a former Academy graduate at 20-time English champions Manchester United, is reaping rewards for series of impressive performances in the colours of Burnley's claret and … [Read more...]
UCL Matchday 6 Fallout: Arsenal Stars Knew About PSG Scores At HT, Starman Reveals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that the players knew about group rivals Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s surprising halftime result at home to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. Holding made his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut and helped his side to a 4-1 win over hosts FC Basel in what was their final group game as far as Group A is concerned. Summer signing Lucas Perez was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick on his first UCL start for Arsenal while Nigerian international Alex Iwobi added a fourth strike for his debut UCL … [Read more...]
Report: Chelsea To Sanction Move For £35m Rated Star – Conte Wants Him In His Starting XI
With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as target. The Blues are in hunt of top quality defender that could serve as back up to struggling Gary Cahill. According to report from the Mirror, Chelsea will have to mass out a huge sum of about £35m if they are lure their defensive target Ben Gibson away from Middlesbrough, although the club have no intention of selling him in the winter transfer. Chelsea have been on a fine run of form of late, having won eight league games on a row conceding … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard Reveals His Season Target With Diego Costa
Chelsea star Eden Hazard has revealed his agreement to share out the individual awards with teammate, Diego Costa. The duo of Hazard and Costa are currently in impressive form for the Blues who sit three points clear off Arsenal. The Belgian attacker has now lifted the lid on the relationship between himself and Diego Costa, he said: ‘I’ve now got (eight) goals this season. Not bad, eh? But records have never been important for me – I just hope we win the title at the end of the season, ‘I have almost as many goals as Diego Costa. … [Read more...]
Marouane Fellaini Slams Chelsea’s David Luiz For Bad Tackle
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has ripped into David Luiz for his tackle on him when they clashed at Stamford Bridge earlier this season. Luiz was at the receiving end of a horror tackle from Sergio Aguero which sparked a brawl during the match between Manchester City and Chelsea last Saturday. The FA has now banned Aguero for four matches after receiving a red card for the tackle on the Brazilian defender. Fellaini is also been criticized for his clumsy tackle that gave away a penalty in the late minutes of … [Read more...]
Madrid Transfer Unlikely For Arsenal Star Due To Barcelona Links
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderón has revealed that it is highly unlikely that Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, who has been heavily linked with the 11-time European champions, will make a move to the Santiago Bernebeu due to his ties with Spanish champions Barcelona having spent three years between 2011 and 2014 before sealing a transfer to Arsenal in a deal worth around £35m during the summer of 2014. The former president was speaking to reporters as he added that he has already asked at Real Madrid about an interest in Sanchez and the … [Read more...]
Photo-Chelsea Starman Scoops Another Premier League Award
Chelsea star Victor Moses has been named the Premier League's African Player of the Month for November. Moses who has been a fan favourite at the Stamford Bridge due to his impressive performances under Antonio Conte and it appears the Nigerian international is benefiting from the Blues 3-4-3 formation. The 25-year-old had earlier picked up the PFA player for the month of November award and yet again won the African Premier League player for November ahead of Tottenham Hotspurs midfielder Victor Wanyama and Sunderland striker Victor … [Read more...]
Breaking! Man Utd Staff In Urgent Travel Ahead Of January Transfer Window
Recently, Manchester United have been paying lots of attention to Portugal. The Portuguese team receiving a large chunk of the attention is Benfica, who have been watched many times this season, and have been doing just fine. It is interesting to know that the local outlets there are approaching and reporting things differently. Newspaper Diário de Notícias reported just yesterday that Manchester United officials would be making a trip to Lisbon so they could scout Nélson Semedo. Truly, Manchester United officials were present in Portugal. But … [Read more...]