Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly stepped down his earlier decision to appoint a technical director for for the club. The position of the technical director at the Old Trafford has been vacant for a while but with reports coming from Daily mail, it could remain vacant until further notice. Paul Mitchell and Juventus’ Fabio Paratici have all being linked to the role at the club but with latest decision, they might need to hold on a little more. With plans already on board to reshape the club’s structure, it … [Read more...]
BBC pundit – Liverpool £180,000-a-week player is the third best in the world after Ronaldo and Messi
When Liverpool signed the Netherlands international, Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton at the sum of £75 million, many football critics were quick to slam them for making such an exorbitant payment for a defender. Well, 10 months after the transfer was made, Virgil Van Dijk has not only proved his critics wrong but has made the Reds defense line stronger. Van Dijk as a player has every attribute expected of a defender, he is strong, he can tackle, he calculates every move amongst other qualities. The Netherland international is a leader of … [Read more...]
Why I left Emirates, Arsenal youngster
Arsenal young midfielder Reiss Nelson has stated that he had decided to join Germany based outfit Hoffenheim on loan because he was convinced by Jadon Sancho. Nelson therefore, stated that he had enjoyed his first months at the club because of the friendship and support he got from the young lad. Jadon Sancho joined Borussia Dortmund last season and has established a good relationship with the Arsenal player as they both reside in same country. Sancho is also interesting Arsenal and a number of clubs in Europe due to his eye-catching … [Read more...]
Huddersfield vs Liverpool: will Liverpool star be available following hand surgery?
The latest report from Anfield has confirmed that Senegal international and Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane had a hand surgery today. According to multiple reports, it was made known that the hand surgery was successful. Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane was on international duty for his home country, Senegal, when he sustained the hand injury. According to the reports, the Reds star was training alongside his national teammates for the game against Sudan in the African Cup of Nations AFCON tournament when he sustained the hand injury. With … [Read more...]
Revealed! Why €100k-a-week star didn’t move to Chelsea despite interest from Sarri
Chelsea new manager, Maurizio Sarri on his arrival in the English Premier League had made the move to re-sign his former Napoli player, Gonzalo Higuain from the Italian club, Juventus. However, the move didn't work out for the Blues, Juve had preferred to loan the Argentina international to another Italian club, AC Milan over Chelsea. The top-rated striker in a recent statement revealed why he didn't move to England but chose to remain in Italy. According to Higuian only coach Maurizio Sarri wanted him at Chelsea which is a contrast to the … [Read more...]
De Gea has lost faith in Jose Mourinho
Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has lost faith in manager Mourinho’s ability to compete and deliver a title at the Old Trafford. This will, therefore, influence the player’s decision in signing a new contract as his present agreement with the club ends at the end of this campaign. The Spanish goalkeeper has been slow in committing his future to the club with his interest in playing under the Portuguese manager already lost. It has been a bad season for the Old Trafford side this season with three … [Read more...]
I was ‘forced’ out of Arsenal, Man United legend claims
Manchester United legend Andy Cole has revealed that he was ‘forced’ out of Arsenal because of George Graham. Cole made it clear his intention to remain with the Gunners but like was unbearable for him under the manager because of his style. According to the United legend, his teammates had nicknamed the Scotsman the late Libyan dictator Colonel Gaddafi because of his style at the club which was quite similar. Cole noted that he was 16 years of age at that time and he thought he was ripe enough to make the first team with his good … [Read more...]
Former president orders Chelsea to free Eden Hazard from ‘slavery’
Real Madrid are keen on signing the Blues forward, Eden Hazard to their squad at the end of this season. Chelsea have continued to deny Real Madrid the opportunity to sign the top star but it is uncertain if the Belgium star will remain at Stamford Bridge after this current campaign. Hazard, 27, whose current contract will lapse in 2020 have refused to sign a contract extension, giving room for opinions that he could still leave for Spain at the end of his contract at Chelsea. However, former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, has taken … [Read more...]
Why Liverpool fans are divided over Barca’s interest in Dejan Lovren
Liverpool may soon let go of their defender and Croatia international, Dejan Lovren. This comes after the Spanish club, Barcelona showed interest in the Reds defender, Dejan Lovren. Dejan Lovren lost his place in the Reds starting squad to Joe Gomez following his long term injury. Since Lovren's return to the team, Coach Jurgen Klopp has preferred to pair Joe Gomez alongside Virgil van Dijk. Barca showing interest in the Croatia star is an opportunity for him to get more playing chances away from Liverpool. The Catalans want to sign a … [Read more...]
Latest report justifies Mourinho against the press
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been at loggerhead with the press, having accused them of always coming after him. Just this season alone, Mourinho had described the stories written on the newspapers and blogs as lies by pressmen, adding to the situation where he worked out on them in a press conference. The Portuguese manager’s claim that he is being hunted by the media could be well justified with the story recounted by midfielder Andreas Pereira who claimed the press were wrong to have reported a video wrongly Pereira … [Read more...]
Man United Face Juventus Test For €150m Defender
Manchester United will reportedly have to fend off Italian champions Juventus in their pursuit of Barcelona defender Jordi Alba. According to the report from Italian news outlet Tuttosport and monitored on teamtalk, Juventus are keen on a transfer for the Spanish international left-back. Barcelona are sweating on a new deal for the 29-year-old with his current contract scheduled to expire at the end of the 2019/2020 season. Jordi Alba joined Spanish champions Barcelona from fellow La Liga side Valencia in 2012 and has become one of the key … [Read more...]
Arsenal Utility Player Back In Contention For Leicester City Clash
North London giants Arsenal have been handed a big boost following the news that utility player Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in contention for Leicester City clash. Arsenal host the Foxes at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League game to be played on Monday night. The 21-year-old is expected to return for the game as the Gunners target a 10th win in all competitions and a 7th successive league victory. The Arsenal player has been out of action since he fractured his leg in the North Londoners' opening Premier League game of this … [Read more...]
Tottenham Enter Race To Sign Arsenal Target
Tottenham Hotspur will challenge Arsenal for the signature of rising Danish star Joachim Andersen. The amazing talent has reportedly attracted interest from the Premier League and the Serie A. Strings of clubs are reportedly lined up for his services. In an earlier report, Arsenal looked like the only favourites to land him at the turn of the year when Juventus reportedly backed out of the chase for the star. But now, the Gunners will face another tougher competitor in Tottenham. Their London rivals did not hire reinforcements this summer. … [Read more...]
‘You have to stay for this reason’ – Legend advises Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek made known his interest to leave the club in January over limited playing time. Loftus-Cheek at the beginning of this season had rejected an offer to leave Chelsea on loan while stressing that he wanted to stay at Stamford Bridge and fight for his place. Well, Chelsea had gone ahead to sign Jorginho and Matteo Kovacic, who beat Ruben Loftus-Cheek to his chances in the Blues' midfield. Loftus-Cheek lack of playing time has affected him in the international scene as he was … [Read more...]
Huddersfield vs Liverpool: scan to determine midfield maestro’s fate
Liverpool will be travelling to Huddersfield this weekend in the English Premier League. However, the Reds will likely play without some of their top players, one of which is Naby Keita, who just joined the list of Liverpool's injured players. Naby Keita was on international duty for his home country, Guinea on Monday in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers match against Rwanda which ended in a 1 - 1 draw. However, the Reds midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during the match and has returned to England. But a report from Liverpool … [Read more...]
AFCON: Results from Tuesday qualifying fixtures, Nigeria Soar high
The AFCON qualifiers tournament is still on and it is expected to play a determining factor on the teams that will play in AFCON tournament in 2019. The qualifiers matches were on yesterday and most of them were quite interesting to watch - But the match that caught our attention was the match between Libya and Nigeria. Nigeria had defeated Libya in the first leg of the match with three goals in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. The second leg of the match which was played in Libya saw the Super Eagles soar high with 3 goals to two. Below are … [Read more...]
Man Utd vs Chelsea: What Jose Mourinho should do apart from tackling Eden Hazard
Man Utd will hope to do what a tougher team like Liverpool were unable to do, which is to defeat Chelsea this weekend. Coach Jose Mourinho will be playing against Maurizio Sarri for the first in his coaching career. As expected, Jose Mourinho's main focus for Saturday match against Chelsea will be on how to tackle Eden Hazard. The Portugal international will likely be making plans on which players he would use to man-mark the Belgium striker. Jose Mourinho since time immemorial is known for his 'parking the bus' style of football when … [Read more...]
4 Liverpool key players that sustained injuries during international game
Prior to the commencement of the international holiday, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp had termed the Uefa Nations League as being 'a senseless' league. Well, Klopp may be right to some extent as Liverpool seems to be at the receiving end of the effect from the various tournaments during the break. Unlike Chelsea FC, who had only one of their key player, Antonio Ridiger injured, Liverpool have close to four key players injured during the international holiday break. And we are certain that Klopp will be disheartened over what has happened to … [Read more...]
Why Eden Hazard didn’t leave Chelsea last summer
Chelsea forward and Belgium star, Eden Hazard was close to leaving the English Premier League last season for the Spanish La Liga where he would have joined Real Madrid. In fact, if Antonio Conte had remained as Chelsea's coach then Eden Hazard would probably be history at Stamford Bridge by now. However, the arrival of a new coach, Maurizio Sarri in the summer transfer window had made the Belgium international stay put. According to Eden Hazard, Sarri had a discussion with him that made him stay. Well, the Metro news outfit in a new … [Read more...]
Huddersfield vs Liverpool: Match Preview
Huddersfield will host Liverpool on Saturday in the English Premier League at the John Smith's stadium. Liverpool currently have 20 points in 8 matches and are seated at the third spot on the EPL table followed by Chelsea and Man City at the second and first spot respectively. The Reds remain unbeaten having won six matches and played two draws in their last Eight games so far this season. Liverpool played a goalless draw against Man City and a 1 - 1 draw against Chelsea. This current campaign will mark Jurgen Klopp's forth season as … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs Man Utd: how the Blues can line up without Antonio Rudiger
Chelsea FC will host Man Utd at Stamford Bridge on Saturday as the EPL returns. The Blues currently have 20 points and are seated at the second spot on the EPL table having defeated Southampton at the St. Mary's stadium prior to the international holiday break. Chelsea will play against the Red Devils that have been seriously struggling to perform this season. The Blues are expected to defeat Man Utd on Saturday but the Red Devils can be unpredictable especially after their unexpected victory over Newcastle United before the international … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho will be on the touchline at Stamford Bridge despite FA charge
There are suggestions that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be allowed to be on the touchline at the Stamford Bridge at the weekend when his side travel to play Chelsea in the Premier League. Mourinho was charged yesterday by the FA for allegedly making use of ‘abusive, insulting or improper language’ and gesture after his side’s comeback win at the Old Trafford against Newcastle United. It was, therefore, speculated that the Portuguese manager will be handed a touchline ban that will stop him from having a major influence on his … [Read more...]
Arsenal sweat over defender’s fitness
Arsenal now have reasons to worry after defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos picked up an ankle injury during the international break. This means that Papastathopoulos might be unavailable for the Unai Emery side when they line up against Leicester City on Monday night. The Greek player made his way out of the pitch before the end of the game against Finland on Monday night and there are fears he might have strained his ankle. However, a scan is expected to be carried out on the 30-year-old full-back to ascertain the actual situation with his … [Read more...]
‘I feel people at Liverpool, Man City are now laughing at us’, United legend
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has decried the current state of his beloved side, stating that they have now become a laughing stock. United are believed to have lost their character with the controversies surrounding their poor results coming from the club and that has been a major concern to fans and former players who worked hard to make the Old Trafford side a big club. Scholes in his reaction to the current state of the club noted that United have now taken the place of Liverpool from many years ago. According to him, inform … [Read more...]
Why United will regret on Martial, Rashford – Scholes
Former Manchester United player Paul Scholes has predicted that his former side will have a big regret if they end up selling French and English stars, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford respectively. Scholes while speaking to ESPN lamented that United are yet to fully utilize the potentials in the players and that may force them out. Both young lads have found life difficult at the Old Trafford this season having seen limited opportunities in the Jose Mourinho’s team. There are suggestions that they are not being trusted by the Portuguese … [Read more...]
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