Arsenal academy coach Per Mertesacker has vowed to help the club’s youth players with the right ingredients that will enable them to play outside England. Mertesacker made this claim after seeing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho make his England debut on Friday. Sancho is one of a number of English youngsters playing in the German league and has not only excelled in the foreign land but adapted to the system obtainable there. The Arsenal youth chief who cited Sancho as an example stated that the insinuations that everything about … [Read more...]
Is Mourinho finally getting it right with Pogba?
There are indications that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is finally getting right with French midfielder Paul Pogba following latest reports that he will not blame the player for the crisis at the Old Trafford. Earlier before now, the manager and player were at loggerhead and the rift between the pair sparked tension even in the dressing room. The Portuguese manager had blamed the former Juventus player for being disrespectful to the club and also questioning his tactics and approach in public. However, calm and peace might be … [Read more...]
Sarri tips one of these two clubs to lift the UCL trophy
Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri, whose side didn't make it to the UCL this season after they failed to make it to the top four on the EPL table, has named two football clubs that can lift the Uefa Champions League this season. The Blues' failure to make it to the top four last season have seen them participating in the second-rated league, the Uefa Europa Leauge for this season. However, Maurizio Sarri in the latest statement disclosed that this season's UCL is a two horse race. He hinted that either Juventus or Man City will lift the UCL … [Read more...]
Abramovich to spend £130 million on Napoli duo
Chelsea have undergone tremendous transformation since the arrival of Maurizio Sarri from Italy. The Blues this season have maintained an unbeaten stance and are one of the major contenders in the EPL. In fact, with the way the Blues are going, there are possibilities that they will lift one of the Europa League, Carabao League or the Premier League trophies, they can possibly lift the three as well. However, Sarri still insists that the Blues are not a major contender in the EPL, this means finishing in the top four on the EPL may be the … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho should be blame for Rashford’s poor form
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been a subject of worry for the England national team fans because of his misfiring in recent time. The Striker again failed to pay off the faith invested on him in front of the goal as England recorded a 0-0 draw against World Cup runner-up Croatia on Friday evening. The Red Devils striker had the opportunity to hand England a convincing victory having had two clear chances in the game but he was found wanting again. The coming of Rashford to limelight in 2016 where he had scored twice in … [Read more...]
45-year-old manager speaks on why Chelsea will not sell Belgium international
Belgium and former Everton coach, Robert Martines in a recent statement spoke about the future of Eden Hazard at Chelsea. According to Martines, Eden Hazard is a player that will lead at any club in the world, he also hinted that the player has gotten to a difficult levy for any other player to reach. Eden Hazard, 27, was close to leaving Stamford Bridge in the last summer transfer window but the Blues had fixed his transfer fee above £200 million, which Real Madrid were not ready to pay. Real Madrid see the Blues star player as a perfect … [Read more...]
Star player to leave Liverpool on free transfer at the end of the season
Liverpool defender and Spain international, Alberto Moreno has been in a contract extension discussion with Liverpool for a while, however, a new report from the Mirror has confirmed that Liverpool have refused to reach an agreement with the player. Alberto Moreno's current contract will expire at the end of this season but Liverpool's refusal to give him a contract extension means he will be a free agent at the end of the season. The report added that the Reds will allow him a free hand to negotiate deals with foreign clubs from the 1st of … [Read more...]
United dealt major blow in player’s pursuit
There are indications that Manchester United will no longer succeed in their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake who seems to be interesting other Premier League club. The 23-year-old is reported to be destined for a return to Chelsea having left the Stamford Bridge for the Vitality Stadium in 2017. United and Tottenham were reported to be the leaders in the race for the player according to Daily Telegraph before Chelsea surfaced in what seem like an attempt to claim what belongs to them. Chelsea have an agreement to resign the … [Read more...]
How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping
Few weeks ago, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho stripped of captain band from French midfielder Paul Pogba owing to the supposed rift between them. The United boss had before the entire team squad told the World Cup winner who has captained the side on two occasions that he will never have an opportunity to do that again. Pogba has been accused of insubordination and also disrespecting the club and the manager. One of the sins committed by the former Juventus player is publicly questioning the tactics employed by the manager by … [Read more...]
Libya vs Nigeria: pre-match review and prediction
West African country, Nigeria will be going head to head against Libya for their second leg match in the AFCON qualifiers. The first leg of the match which took place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom saw the Nigerian Super Eagles outclassed the North African team. Nigerian defeated Libya with four goals to nothing, all thanks to a hat-trick from Odion Ighalo and a goal from Samuel Kalu. The second leg of the match will be played at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Tunisia on Tuesday. Nigeria alongside Libya and South Africa are in the same group, with the … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard vows not to force his move away from Chelsea
Chelsea star and Belgium international, Eden Hazard last week had made claims over a likely move to Real Madrid. Although the player claimed he is happy at Chelsea but he disclosed that a move to Real Madrid will also make him happier. Real Madrid had shown interest in the player during the summer transfer window but Chelsea held their ground against selling him, what we don't know is for how long Chelsea can continue to deny him the transfer to Spain. Hazard, 27, in a recent statement made it known that he will remain at Chelsea until the … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Liverpool trio not ruled out of the match against Huddersfield
The English Premier League is set to return this weekend following the international holiday break. Liverpool will be playing against Huddersfield on Saturday. The Reds and their fans have been worried if the trio of Mo Salah, James Milner and Virgil van Dijk will be available for the match. Mo Salah sustained a leg injury while on International duty for his home country, Egypt in the AFCON qualifiers match against Swaziland. A report has made it known that Salah is back at Anfield for treatment and will not be available for the second … [Read more...]
Yet again! Chris Sutton speaks on Arsenal title chance
Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has spoken on the chances Arsenal have to win the Premier League this season. Sutton who was only replying to the questions asked boldly replied by saying Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season. The Chelsea legend is not moved by the threat the Unai Emery side pose to other top teams after rising from a two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively to winning their remaining six games in the league. Aside from shooting to the 4th position in the premier league table, … [Read more...]
Kenya vs Ethiopia: Post match review
African countries Kenya and Ethiopia went head to head last night in the AFCON Qualifiers at Moi International stadium. Kenya put up some great performances in the game as it ended with three goals to nothing in favour of the Kenyan national squad. According to the match highlight, the first goal for Kenya came at the 23rd minute from their striker, Michael Olunga - who plays in the Japanese league. Michael Olunga scored the first goal for Kenya from the right flank following an excellent assist from Erick Omondi - who at the 28th minute … [Read more...]
AFCON: Arsenal, Chelsea celebrate Super Eagles win against Libya
About three European clubs expressed their delight in seeing the Super Eagles thrash Libya by 4-0 in the 2019 African Nations Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo had extended his goalscoring form in the Chinese League to the national team with his sweet performance as he saw the back of the net three times, making it the first hattrick of his career. The game was a delight to clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux who all monitored the game that was played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and they took … [Read more...]
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF – Sierra Leone vs Ghana will not be rescheduled
The body in charge of football in the African continent, CAF - Confederation of African Football, has called off the AFCON qualifiers match between Sierra Leone and Ghana. CAF in a statement disclosed that the match was cancelled because Sierra Leone failed to meet up to the conditions to uplift the ban placed on the country's FA by world football body, FIFA. The African football body have hinted that even if the ban is lifted the match will not be rescheduled. But multiple reports have confirmed that CAF are yet to decide whether the … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: Southgate makes case for clubs, players
The UEFA Nations League has been ongoing since the commencement of the international break and it has not been an easy one for players who have got just a little time to rest. England national team coach Gareth Southgate is one of those who will hit out on the Premier League for rushing to begin the league without giving necessary conditions to players who were at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Southgate who spoke ahead of his side’s Nations League game against Spain noted that clubs are placed in an impossible situation where they have to field … [Read more...]
Jorginho stunner – Cristiano Biraghi’s late goal saves wasteful Italy sends Poland to relegation
The Uefa Nations League between Italy and Poland took place last night with the Italian national squad been quite wasteful in terms of scoring goals despite their top performance. Italy had two strikes in the first half that hit the bar, one of the strikes was from Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, who played the ball from the box area. However, Italy managed to have their first win since the commencement of the Uefa Nations League and also their first win since Roberto Mancini became the coach of the National team in May. Cristiano Biraghi … [Read more...]
UNL: three reasons behind Germany’s poor performance
Germany used to be one of the strongest football teams in the world but lately, they have gone from worse to worst under coach Joachim Low. The 2018 world cup in Russia saw the German national squad put up a poor performance by not making it out the group stage. Looking at their progress in the ongoing Uefa Nations League, a similar situation of what happened in Russia is about to take place. Germany are at the bottom of their group which consists of France and the Netherlands - And could face relegation if they are unable to defeat France … [Read more...]
United to reward star player with £150k a week contract
Manchester United are reportedly set to reward Luke Shaw with a £150,000 a-week contract that will have him remain at the Old Trafford much longer. It was earlier anticipated that the England international was on his way out of the club but he has since found a reason to remain having had a good pre-season outing to force him back into manager Jose Mourinho’s team. Shaw, whose current contract expires by next summer will now be rewarded with a new contract at the club as he is now a major part of the United team so far in this season. The … [Read more...]
Why Unai Emery delights in Ramsey’s contract mess
It is no longer news at Arsenal that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Ramsey’s contract already runs into the last months with a deal not agreed for an extension as efforts to hold talks with the player failed over personal terms. It is revealed that the player was offered a deal worth £185,000-a-week which he rejects in demand for a higher figure. However, it has been revealed as reported by Tribalfootball that manager Unai Emery is well delighted with the development as he will not favour a … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: How Spain Plan England’s Fall
England will be travelling to Spain today (Monday) with the majority of their Premier League players for the return leg of the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique will hope to keep his pride by not losing at home hence, he is expected to field his strongest team against their English visitors. Familiar to English Team, David de Gea favours a start ahead of new Chelsea recruit Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goal post. Also, Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should get the nod in the full-back positions. The latter will take the place … [Read more...]
Italy vs Poland – check out Jorginho’s close strike
The Uefa Nations League is on and some of the matches have been quite interesting especially as we get to see some English Premier League players in action for their home countries. One of the players from the EPL spotted in action is Chelsea midfielder and Italy international, Jorginho. Jorginho puts up some performances during the game against Poland. The few minutes at the beginning of the match saw Italy showing some bright prospect of putting up a great performance. Italy first attack saw Jorginho received the ball on the edge of … [Read more...]
Finland vs Greece: lines up, formation and prediction
Finland will host Greece tomorrow night in the Uefa Nations League. So far since the commencement of the League, Finland have won every of their match with Teemu Pukku being the man scoring the goals. However, they might find it hard to achieve the same result against Greece tomorrow. On the other hand, Greece have a squad that consists of many injured players and may have to start some of them to battle Finland. Finland's Formation Finland have been using 4 - 4 - 2 football formation, they are expected to use it once again against … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Ruben Loftus-Cheek finally bows to pressure ready to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has finally bowed to pressure and will leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window. The report was made public by the Daily Mail, which confirmed that the midfielder is now ready to accede to a loan move away from Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has reportedly grown frustrated from the limited playing chances he has gotten so far this season with Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri not seeing him as a credible player to be in the Blues first eleven. The England international had a … [Read more...]
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