Five-time European champions Liverpool have been boosted with the news that midfielder Naby Keita has fully recovered from his injury woes and is in line to return to the Reds squad for the crucial Champions League meeting with Red Star Belgrade FC of Serbia. The Reds need to secure an away win over their Group C opponents in the quest to boost their Champions League qualification hopes. The bid for victory has been strengthened after Guinean international midfielder Naby Keita returned to full training on Sunday after recovering from a … [Read more...]
Two things Arsenal must be able to do sign United’s Eric Bailly
Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation with Manchester United defender Eric Bailly as they look to hook him away from the Old Trafford. It is no longer news that the Ivory Coast international has yet to settle well in the Jose Mourinho's team which forced the Portuguese to look other direction for selection. Having joined the Old Trafford club for a fee of £30m from Spanish club Villareal in the summer of 2016 this season has been the worst for him which makes a move away from the club possible. The Manchester United side are … [Read more...]
Premier League: Liverpool Among Teams Denied By Woodwork Most.
Five-time European champions Liverpool are one of the most unlucky teams with the woodwork in the new Premier League campaign. At the end of Matchweek 11 fixtures, Liverpool are among the teams denied by woodwork most. As a matter of fact, the Reds are the second most unlucky team in that regard behind league leaders Manchester City. According to the report from the Daily Star, the Citizens have hit the woodwork nine times to top this section of Premier League stats ahead of Liverpool who have struck the woodwork on eight … [Read more...]
Liverpool £100,000-a-week star not good enough to start games
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge has questioned the continued involvement of Brazilian forward Roberto Firmino in the Reds’ starting XI. The Liverpool legend revealed that manager Jurgen Klopp could be forced to drop Firmino if he does not improve his form in the colours of the Reds this season. The ex-Republic of Ireland player and manager spoke about Liverpool and Roberto Firmino via popular English media outlet The Independent. John Aldridge also pointed out that summer signing Xerdan Shaqiri could be an able replacement for the … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Wenger close to ‘sacking Gattusso at AC Milan
Emerging reports reveal that former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger is close to taking over the job currently held by Gennaro Gattuso at AC Milan. The former Arsenal boss left the North London side in the summer transfer window and has since been replaced by Spanish manager Unai Emery who has settled well at the club. The Frenchman remains jobless as he is yet to secure a deal despite speculations of interests from Juventus, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. However, if a report from France is anything to go by, Wenger might take over at the San … [Read more...]
Finally, Ramsey’s likely destination revealed
The destination of Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has been in limbo after it was confirmed that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season. Ramsey has been told that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season after failing to agree on a deal to keep him further than his current deal. It was revealed that the management of the team had told Ramsey in person of the refusal to hand him a new deal for reasons relating to the financial burden. However, it has been revealed that Juventus are leading in the race for his … [Read more...]
Ex-Blues Boss Blames Sarri, Hazard For Morata Woes
Former Chelsea boss Ruud Gullit has blamed both Blues manager Maurizio Sarri and star player Eden Hazard for the struggles of Alvaro Morata at the club. Ruud Gullit talked about Morata and his situation with the Blues on BBC Match of the Day. The ex-Dutch international played for Chelsea between 1995 and 1996 before taking up a player-manager role at the club between 1996 and 1998. According to him, the tactics employed by Maurizio Sarri does not suit the Spanish international striker before pointing out that Morata has struggled badly with … [Read more...]
United have a chance against Juventus, Chris Smalling
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has insisted that his side have a chance of defeating Juventus this week in the crucial Champions League encounter. United fell to the Italian giants by 1-0 at the Old Trafford and they are set to visit Juventus at home with Smalling stating that his side are now a new and better side with the potential to shock their opponent right before their fans. Admitting that his side are going into a tough week, the Red Devil defender stated that his side are up to the task as he noted that they will be more … [Read more...]
See the Arsenal player that made Jamie Redknapp’s team of the week
Last week produced lots of interesting fixtures and results with the game between Arsenal and Liverpool believed to be the biggest match of the week while the 6-1 thrashing of Southampton by Manchester City remains the biggest result of the week. When Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp was asked to pick his team of the week, he was quick to mention Arsenal attacker Alexandre Lacazette in his line-up after the player scored the goal that helped the North London team snatch a point from their visitors. Earlier suggestions are that new Arsenal … [Read more...]
West Ham Receive Transfer Boost After Sarri Reveals Status On Chelsea Duo
West Ham United have been boosted by the news that the Chelsea duo of Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses could be available for transfers when the penultimate transfer window reopens in January. The two Chelsea players are on the verge of leaving the club after manager Maurizio Sarri revealed that they are not in his plans. According to the Italian, former Leicester City and Manchester United midfielder Drinkwater can’t play in a twin midfield. The England international was part of the Leicester City team that surpassed all expectations by … [Read more...]
Unai Emery gets team advice with Mkhitaryan concern
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been advice on his team selection ahead of subsequent games but most importantly, he has been asked to drop Henrikh Mkhitaryan from his starting XI. Mkhitaryan joined Arsenal last January in a swap deal that had former Gunners Alex Sanchez go the other direction to Manchester United, a development that was praised. But it has not been all good for the former United player as he has had an unconvincing and inconsistent performance at the Emirates Stadium. This seems unbearable to pundit Tony Cascarino who has … [Read more...]
Why Milner is the best premier league player and not Hazard
Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks has backed Liverpool midfielder James Milner as his early Footballer of the Year recipient ahead of Chelsea forward Eden Hazard. Garth Crooks talked about Milner and Hazard in his team of the week column for popular English media outlet BBC. According to the former Stoke City player, James Milner has been one of the best players in the Reds’ ascent to be a major title contender in the Premier League this season. His position would have surprised many especially those who have installed Belgian … [Read more...]
La Liga giant to temps £120,00-a-week star away from Chelsea
Spanish champions Barcelona are willing to do business with Chelsea this summer as they are reports suggesting that they are ready to offer Malcom to Chelsea as part of a sensational swap deal for Willian. Barcelona reportedly held talks with the Blues winger's representatives and are willing to make yet another attempt to sign the 30-year-old. William who was the subject of three Barcelona bids in the summer, including a staggering £55million offer, but all attempts were turned down by the Blues. The Spanish giants signed Malcom who had … [Read more...]
Roy Hodgson applaud players despite Chelsea’s loss ..
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson revealed that he was happy with the performance of his players during their 3-1 loss to Premier League title contenders Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. The Blues welcomed their London rivals in a Premier League Matchweek 11 meeting and thereafter emerged winners as expected. The former England manager paid tribute to his players for pushing the Blues all the way. He talked about the performance of his players in his post-match press conference after he saw his side succumb to a 3-1 defeat at the … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic plays down Premier League rating, gives reason
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has described as hype, the rating given to the English Premier League, stressing that the quality of the league is being overrated. Ibrahimovic remains the first player ever to make such a claim knowing the stand of managers and players who have come in from other leagues. Manchester City and Liverpool managers, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are part of those that have given the hype to the English League having both had experiences with other leagues including the Spanish La Liga and the German Bundesliga. Both managers … [Read more...]
Why Lacazette will only get better, pundit
Newcastle legend Shola Ameobi has stated that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will only get better as a striker at the Emirates Stadium. Ameobi made this claim while reacting to the goal scored by the Frenchman against Liverpool to rescue his team from suffering their first defeat in 14 games. This is Lacazette’s sixth goal of the season despite not having the opportunity to be a starter at the beginning of the season as he was only played as a second choice to former Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. However, his … [Read more...]
We will never give up, Rob Holding tells title rivals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has told Premier League title rivals that his side are not ready to give up as they will continue to push until the season is over. Holdings made the assertion as a way of expressing more confidence in his side after they were able to secure a 1-1 draw against Liverpool in the Premier League encounter. The Gunners were ruled out of the game by pundits as all arrows point to the Reds as winners of the game but the reality was dawn on all with Arsenal giving an impressive displaying and most importantly, showing the … [Read more...]
Paul Merson apologises to Arsenal team
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has apologised to his former team after they pulled out a surprise performance against Liverpool on Saturday to end in 1-1 draw. There were insinuations that the Arsenal team will not be able to compete against the Reds team with Emerson being a major campaigner of the narrative but he was proved wrong with an impressive performance from his former side. The North London team had a better first-half performance before coming from 1-0 goal down to end the game with a 1-1 draw. All thanks to Alexandre Lacazette who … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley is Chelsea’s man of the moment ..
From being called out by his former occasions last season over the player's failure to take his chances when called upon, however this season the story has changed under new coach Maurizio Sarri. The potential of Ross Barkley is perhaps finally beginning to be transformed into something more substantive has in 391 minutes that he has played this season he already has three goals and three assists. And it is this that is likely to make him key to Chelsea mounting a sustained title challenge. Barkley is so valuable to the team though he has … [Read more...]
Anthony Martial is now the special one at United
There is no doubt that French striker Anthony Martial remains one of the most important players at the club because of his current form which has helped United this season. In a way to make him special and reward him of the good job, United are reportedly preparing a bumper deal for the former Monaco player to have him commit his future at the club. It is worthy to note that manager Jose Mourinho who snubbed Martial at the beginning of the season has now made it clear of his intention to have the player commit his future to the … [Read more...]
Sarri equals 24 years record …
Chelsea’s manager Maurizio Sarri has now equalled the Premier League record for the longest unbeaten run for a new Premier League manager. The Stamford Bridge side were 3-1 winners over Crystal Palace on Sunday evening, meaning that the former Napoli boss has not lost in any of his first eleven league matches in charge of the club. When the game was at 1-1, the Italian manager introduced Eden Hazard who became an instant hit in the match. Alvaro Morata starred with a brace and Pedro netted the third as Sarri’s side outgunned their … [Read more...]
Latest person to sing praise of Emery will shock you
Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Liverpool seems to have convinced a lot of persons about the ability and impact of the Gunners manager Unai Emery on the team. The suggestion that the North London side will not be able to match the big teams was dismissed on Saturday after the Emery side came from a goal down to level the game in the last minutes of the game. A finish from Alexandre Lacazette had cancelled James Milner’s early lead and that seems a bad business for the visiting Reds team but a great development for Arsenal having had the strong … [Read more...]
Why I believe Sarri has brought something different to Chelsea …
Chelsea left back Marcos Alonso is relishing life at the blues this season and he is optimistic that the team can win the league this season. The Blues are unbeaten this season and Marcos Alonso has called on his team saying a lot of improvement still needs to be done in terms of all-round performances. Former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri’s side file out for the teams first game of November later today when the Eagles are welcomed to the Stamford Bridge. After last weekend thrashing of Burnley, midweek narrow escape against Derby in the … [Read more...]
This Liverpool Player Is Key To Title Challenge, Not Salah
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes that Dutch international centre back Virgil Van Dijk is crucial to the Reds’ Premier League title chances this season. Danny Murphy said this while he was on the Match of the Day programme on the BBC as he praised the Reds defender for his showing against the Gunners in their Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday evening. He was impressed with the way the former Celtic and Southampton player marshalled the Liverpool defence against the Gunners. In addition to that, … [Read more...]
Morata is back with a bang ..
It was a Sunday to remember for a man who has failed to leave up to expectations all season until tonight and despite his performance, his coach still says he needs to improve. Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has admitted striker Alvaro Morata can be "fragile" and says he still needs to improve despite scoring twice in the 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Morata who was the main actor in Chelsea’s attack tonight has been a subject of ridicule all season long but his double on Sunday means he now has four EPL goals in his last four games. … [Read more...]
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