Arsenal chief and head of football Raul Sanllehi has hinted that the club has learnt its mistake on what happened with contract rebel Aaron Ramsey and will never allow a player’s contract to run into the last year again. The Gunners were left with no choice over the Wales international who because of his importance to the club and the end of his contract made an ambiguous demand from the club which could not be met. Arsenal, therefore, walked out of talks with Ramsey’s representatives as they could not afford the demands of his weekly … [Read more...]
The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that the only thing that gets him confused about his Old Trafford side after saying he doesn’t know why. The Spanish goalkeeper wonders why his side will have to wait to concede goals before they attack. He made this claim in reaction to the two big comebacks his side have had this seasons against Newcastle and Chelsea where they came from goals down to win and level the game respectively. According to him, the defensive department of the team are doing quite well but more is needed to … [Read more...]
Why Hector Bellerin was substituted at half time
There have been lots of concerns over the substitution of Spanish right full-back Hector Bellerin in the Arsenal clash against Crystal Place on Sunday afternoon. Most fans have attributed the team’s failure to hold on to the defence to his early exit from the game as they conceded two penalties in the game which ended in a 2-2 draw. It has therefore been revealed that the Spanish man was made to leave the pitch because he had sustained an injury which relates to muscular problems. Video: Daniel Sturridge scored a 'no look' goal during … [Read more...]
Why Rio Ferdinand weeps for United
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has cried out to his club to do the needful in keeping goalkeeper David de Gea who seems to be on his way out of the club. De Gea’s contract with the Red Devils ends at the end of the season with no talks on the table as he has made up his mind to leave the club but he might be delayed for another year with United having an option to keep him for another year according to the terms in his agreement with the club. Rio Ferdinand wants Mourinho out of United The Spanish goalkeeper is one of the best the … [Read more...]
No reasons to be happy, Xhaka
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has stated that he has no reason to be happy despite scoring in the Premier League clash against Crystal Palace which ended in a 2-2 draw. Xhaka scored a screamer, the first goal for Arsenal before it was complemented by striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang but the goals refused to count over his tactical error that ensured a penalty against his side. The Swiss international has been drafted to the left full back for the last two games over the lack of options in the position after the layoff of Spanish Player … [Read more...]
Liverpool, Tottenham, and Dortmund in race for €20m fullback
A new report from Italy has linked Lazio full back defender, Adam Marusic with transfer move over his recent form at the club. Marusic has put up an impressive start since his arrival at Lazio in the summer transfer window. His transfer price keeps going high owing to his performance at Lazio. The 26 years old fullback defender joined Lazio from Belgian club KV Oostende at a paltry sum of €6.5m. But at the moment his transfer fee is valued at €20 million. So far he has made eight appearances for Lazio in nine games for Lazio. … [Read more...]
Liverpool players rating vs Cardiff City
The English Premier League match at Anfield between Liverpool and Cardiff City saw the Reds gaining their form back especially their three strikers; Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. Liverpool went on to win the match with four goals to one, however, there still seems to be some lapses in the team. Below is the Reds players ratings against Cardiff City: Alisson Becker (6.4): the Brazil international didn't get much ball in the first half as Cardiff played a defensive game, but he was unable to save the lone goal from Cardiff in the … [Read more...]
£75,000-a-week star reluctant to talk about future at Chelsea
Real Madrid loanee midfielder and Croatia international, Matteo Kovacic moved to Stamford Bridge in the summer transfer window as part of the deal that saw Belgium international, Thibaut Courtois move to Real Madrid. Ever since his arrival at Stamford Bridge, Matteo Kovacic has formed a part of the Blues key players at the midfield. And he is one of the players new manager, Maurizio Sarri loves to start alongside N'golo Kante and Jorginho at the midfield. Since Kovacic's arrival at Chelsea, he has earned enough playing chances at Stamford … [Read more...]
Arsenal confirm new addition to executive team
The restructuring for Arsenal continues with the confirmed report of Per Mertesacker as a new member of the executive team. The North London side have continued the club's shakeup which started significantly with the exit of former manager Arsene Wenger which is followed by the departure of Ivan Gazidis who left to Italian side AC Milan. However, Arsenal’s new managing director Vinai Venkatesham stated that the addition of the former player was needful in order to increase the level of football representation at the management level. … [Read more...]
Chelsea fans all saying the same thing about Thibaut Courtois
Following the forceful departure of Belgium international, Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea to Real Madrid in last summer transfer windows, the Blues fans have been using every available chance to taunt their former goalie. Real Madrid at the moment are struggling to perform and are currently sitting at the 7th spot on the La Liga table from 9 matches. The Los Blancos are four points away from Barcelona, who are the league current leaders. Coach Julen Lopetegui has not done a good job at the Santiago Bernabeu since his arrival at the club and … [Read more...]
‘He’s ready’ – Mourinho confirms star player is now ready to start
Manchester United manager has hinted that striker Marcus Rashford is now ready to start for the club after showering praise on the young lad ahead of his 21st birthday on Wednesday. Rashford has scored just a goal this season in six Premier League appearances and another three in the Champions League, adding to the feats he has had with the national team in his few years of senior team football. Mourinho has stated that it is difficult to find a 21-year-old player who plays regularly in the first team of a club like United, stating that most … [Read more...]
Unai Emery plans to raid United for £140,000-a-week star
Arsenal manager Unai Emery is making plans to raid Manchester United of star Juan Mata who will be a free player by next summer having failed to hold talks with the team. Emery who once worked with Mata when they were both at Valencia from 2008 to 2011 sees the 30-year-old man as a good fit and addition to his team. Efforts by the Old Trafford team to hold talks with the player in order to have him stay at the club has failed on several attempts as he is bent on moving away. What happened in the dressing room that made Arsenal play … [Read more...]
£75,000-a-week player sends warning to Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is the new standard for the Blues midfielders having scored three goals in his first match for the Blues against BATE Borisov. It is now obvious that Coach Maurizio Sarri will want his midfielders to start scoring goals in other to help Eden Hazard, who has been out of action lately owing to a back injury he sustained against Man Utd last weekend. Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic in a recent statement applauded Ruben Loftus-Cheek for his effort for the Blues against BATE Borisov … [Read more...]
The reason behind Roberto Firmino’s new role
Coach Jurgen Klopp has recently changed the Reds football formation to 4-3-2-1 but this new change has seen Brazil international and Liverpool striker, Roberto Firmino get a new role. In the last weekend match at John Smith stadium against Huddersfield, Coach Jurgen Klopp had brought in Roberto Firmino as an attacking midfielder behind Daniel Sturridge. However, in Liverpool's last two matches, Jurgen Klopp has repeated this pattern by starting the Brazil international in a similar role behind Mo Salah. Liverpool used it against Red Star … [Read more...]
Another Chelsea star to return to Arsenal?
Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas in a latest statement has not ruled out a possible return to his first English Premier League club, Arsenal, once his current deal with Chelsea lapse. 31 years old Cesc Fabregas was with Arsenal for 8 seasons and lifted the FA Cup with them in 2005. He was also a key player at Emirate stadium under former coach Arsene Wenger. At the moment Cesc Fabregas is yet to play in the EPL for Chelsea owing to the fact that new manager, Maurizio Sarri prefers to start Jorginho, Matto Kovacic and N'golo Kante at the … [Read more...]
Ozil tells Emery how to make him happy
Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has told manager Unai Emery what would make him happy at the club. Ozil made it clear that he only delights playing in the No. 1o role as he finds his best performance in that position. The German man has been handed the right flank at the Emirates under the Spanish manager and he has been able to score a total of three goals with an assist in the 7 Premier League game but noted that he is unhappy with that. Ozil stated that he is left with no choice than to respect the decision of the manager to play him in … [Read more...]
Arsenal players now feel differently, Lacazette explains why
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has admitted that the Gunners players now feel differently on the pitch. Explaining his claim why speaking with Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Lacazette stated that the new manager Unai Emery has been able to make them feel so through his many tactics. The Frenchman admits that the North London side now have more tactics to adopt in a game in addition to the high demand placed on each player by the manager. According to him, the boss will want all players to work harder not minding who the player is. … [Read more...]
Juventus’ Nedved unsettles Pogba again
With the report of Manchester United midfielder’s exit from the club already being laid to rest, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has raised the settled dust by claiming that the player will be welcomed back. Pogba was at the beginning of the season unsettled at the Old Trafford owing to the rift he had with manager Jose Mourinho with both of them seen to be exchanging words in training. The Portuguese manager had before the entire team, told the World Cup winner that he will never wear the armband nor lead the team again; citing the fact … [Read more...]
Luka Milvojevic sends message to Arsenal
Crystal Palace captain Luka Milvojevic has sent a message to their Sunday opponent, Arsenal telling them to come prepared, stressing that the meeting may not be as rosy as they usual. Milvojevic said his side are ready to end Arsenal winning streak at Selhurst Park, knowing that they have already done 11 games win in a row. Following their defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively in the first two games of the season, The North London side have gone all other games winning without a defeat or a draw. The Serbian is optimistic that … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku has been struggling, Paul Merson
Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his … [Read more...]
Martin Keown sound strict warning to Arsenal ahead of Liverpool clash
Arsenal are closer to facing another big test in the Premier League as they welcome Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium after Sunday’s clash against Crystal Palace. The North London side have won all of their last 11 games consecutively in all competitions with the hope of extending it further on Sunday. Manager Unai Emery has been praised to be the brain behind the success in the team with pundits and analysts noting that the manager has been able to bring a strong mentality to the team. video: Cesc Fabregas performing some drills at … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal were embarrassing under Wenger
Former Arsenal player Martin Keown has noted that his former side were an embarrassing team under former manager Arsene Wenger. Keown expressed delight that the mess has been corrected under new manager Unai Emery who has corrected all the wrongs within few months in charge. According to the Arsenal legend, his former side became a laughing stock when playing away from home because it was almost certain that they would be defeated. Keown noted that Arsenal won only four out of their 19 away games last season which to him is a joke for a big … [Read more...]
Mourinho escapes as United owners set to sanction some players
This is virtually the first time that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not be involved in a controversy or the other. Just this season alone, Mourinho has been involved in many controversies with the club management, the players, the media and UEFA authorities. With the latest report, the manager is totally not involved as the players are meant to face the music alone after a decision they took to boycott a program set up at Carrington on Friday by one of their big sponsors. It would be recalled that the Jose Mourinho led team … [Read more...]
Eric Cantona takes a dig at United owners
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has got the club owners the Glazers to blame for the worrisome situation at the Old Trafford. United have continued to struggle since the start of the season, losing three Premier League games this season which has placed tem far behind in the league table. More so, the Red Devils have been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Championship side Derby County in addition to the recent 1-0 defeat they suffered to Juventus in the Champions League. Cantona is one of the legends of the club who is not scared to … [Read more...]
Does Unai Emery mean well for Arsenal?
Latest report of Arsenal manager Unai Emery on contract rebel Aaron Ramsey really draws concerns on if he means well for the club or not. Emery is reported to have Ramsey not to focus on talks of a new contract with the club but should play his game to see out his contract. The Wales international failed to agree on a deal that will have him remain at the Emirates Stadium longer than this season with negotiations believed to have been abandoned. Ramsey, therefore, confirmed that he was ready for a deal with the North London side but there … [Read more...]
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