Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has stated that his former club will finish above their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs at the end of this season. Arsenal have bounced back well from a disappointing 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in the opening game of the season and are unbeaten in 12 league games in addition to being three points off league leaders Chelsea while Tottenham on the other hand had an unbeaten league start that reached 12 games until they came unstuck against Chelsea courtesy a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Speaking during … [Read more...]
Yaya Toure Can Lead Man City To EPL Title, Hart Insists
England first choice goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is presently at Italian Serie A side on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City, has stated that Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure can fire his side to the English Premier League (EPL) title after returning to the team to great effect in the last two league games. The 33-year old African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, who is a four-time African footballer of the year made an impressive return to the Manchester City squad as he netted a brace to help his side to a 2-1 away win at struggling London … [Read more...]
Abou Diaby Says He Could Have Won The Ballon d’or At Arsenal
Olympique Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby has disclosed that if he was not hindered by his many injury problems at former club Arsenal he could have won the Ballon d'or at the North London outfit. The 30-year old made the move to Arsenal from French side Auxerre in January 2006 and went on to score 19 goals in 140 appearances before he was released in June 2015 however his time at the club would be remembered for the numerous injuries he suffered while on the playing personnel at the North London side. Speaking on how his footballing career … [Read more...]
Charly Musonda To Return To Chelsea In January
If rumours making the round is anything to go by, then Chelsea attacking midfielder Charly Musonda could make a return to Stamford Bridge in January, after a successful loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis. According to report from Spanish paper AS via Daily Star, Musonda has traveled back to Stamford Bridge to have his injury assessed and treated. The highly rated Belgian is currently struggling with knee injury and as a result, he has only featured eight times for the La Liga team this season. The 20-year old Belgian is highly rated at … [Read more...]
John Obi Mikel To Complete Chelsea Exit In January
Chelsea forgotten midfielder John Obi Mikel could find the exit door to Stamford Bridge in January, if his current situation with the Blues do not improve. The powerful midfielder has struggled to make any impact on the Blues team this season. He is yet to make any single appearance on the pitch and he has not even make the substitute bench under Antonio Conte’s regime. Speaking to Goal in response to rumours linking the Nigeria national team skipper away from Stamford Bridge, his agent John Shittu admitted his client could leave in January or … [Read more...]
Klopp Bags November Manager Of The Month Award Nominee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the manager of the month award as far as the month of November is concerned as he aims to win the award for a second time this season. Klopp saw off the challenges of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and Tottenham Hotspurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to win the September player of the month. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager was also nominated for the month of October but lost out to his Chelsea counterpart … [Read more...]
Juan Mata Sends Congratulatory Message To Teammates After Win
Manchester United and Spanish playmaker could not hide his joy after his side booked their place in the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a dominant win over London club West Ham United. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French forward Anthony Martial scored twice as Jose Mourinho's team ran out 4-1 winners despite the fact that the Portuguese manager was absent due to a one-match ban he got for kicking a water bottle in frustration during an earlier clash between the two sides on Sunday evening. The match turned out to be a stroll … [Read more...]
Gunners Interested In Algerian ‘Left Back’ Faouzi Ghoulam – Reports
English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal are one of a number of top European clubs interested in signing highly rated Algerian left back, Faouzi Ghoulam, who features for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, as per the report in the news outlet Daily Star. The 25-year old Ghoulam has developed into a key performer for UEFA Champions League (UCL) hopefuls Napoli since he joined them from French side Saint Etienne in January 2014. Arsenal have two international left back options in Spaniard Nacho Monreal and Englishman Kieran Gibbs though the former … [Read more...]
Niklas Sule Wanted By Antonio Conte In January
Latest report according to goal.com claims that the Blues have reignited their interest in securing the services of Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule. The highly rated star was a prime target for Antonio Conte last summer, but the star reportedly turned down move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently on a fine run-of-form in the EPL, having conceded just a goal in their last seven matches. Italian tactician Conte is reportedly not still satisfied with his defense line and he wants to strengthen it during the winter transfer window. The … [Read more...]
German Club Keen On United Misfit Rojo
German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in Manchester United's Argentine left back Marcos Rojo. Rojo has had a rocky time at Old Trafford since he made a £16m move from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon despite his versatility as he can play at both left back and centre back. The 26-year old recently made his way back into the Manchester United team under manager Jose Mourinho as a result of injuries. It remains to be seen if the Red Devils would be willing to let go of the player unless UEFA Champions League (UCL) … [Read more...]
Tottenham Boss Pochettino Remains Tight-lipped Over Star player Future
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gave little away when he was asked about the future of his captain Hugo Lloris at the club during a pre-match conference ahead of his side's English Premier League (EPL) home clash with Welsh side Swansea City on Saturday at White Hart Lane. Pochettino fielded questions about the 29-year old French international goalkeeper after the announcement that star striker Harry Kane has signed a new six-year deal at the club until 2022 as the Argentine manager disclosed that Hugo Lloris is happy to stay at the … [Read more...]
Agent Arrived Stamford Bridge – Chelsea To Negotiate Deal For Kalidou Koulibaly
With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as the target. A renewed bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly would not be ruled out as Chelsea seeks to reinforce their back line. Latest report according to sportwitness claims that the Senegalese agent Bruno Satin was present at Stamford Bridge this week, as he attended the Wyscout Forum. Many club officials and agents were there, as they would be. Though it was not reported the agent came to negotiate a deal with Chelsea for the transfer of … [Read more...]
Wenger Wants Southampton To Win EFL Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that he wants South coast club Southampton to win this season's EFL Cup after his team was eliminated by the Saints. Arsenal were convincingly beaten 2-0 by visitors Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening in a quarter-final clash as far as the competition is concerned with the latter booking a semi-final place for the first time in 30 years. Arsene Wenger's preference for who will win the competition among the remaining four semi-finalists namely Liverpool, Hull City, Southampton and … [Read more...]
Mourinho Expresses Sadness Over Depay,Young Exclusion From Squad
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated that he is hurt due to the fact that he had to leave Dutch winger Memphis Depay and English winger Ashley Young from his squad for the EFL Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French star Anthony Martial scored two goals apiece while Henrikh Mkhitaryan produced another scintillating performance as Manchester United thrashed West Ham 4-1 to seal a semi-final spot against Hull City. The home side were dominant … [Read more...]
Fans Label Harry Kane ‘Hero’ As He Pens New Deal
Fans of North London side Tottenham Hotspurs got an early Christmas present after news broke that their star man Harry Kane has signed a new deal until 2022 with a reported £100,000 weekly wages to make him one of the highest earners at the club. The 23-year old striker is the latest Tottenham player to pen a new deal at White Hart Lane this season following the likes of Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Dele Alli. Kane, who had been previously linked with 20-time English champions Manchester United as per a report from popular outlet ESPN, has grown … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Ouster: Fans Right To Boo ‘Poor’ Arsenal – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that fans were right to boo his players during his side's 2-0 loss to Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in what was the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. It was a shambolic first half performance from the Gunners and they were subsequently booed off by their fans with scores at 2-0 in favour of Southampton courtesy goals from Dutch international Jordy Clasie and English left back Ryan Bertrand. The impressive win represents the first time Southampton would qualify for the last four … [Read more...]
Fact – Mourinho Need To Consider The 4-4-2 Formation
Firstly, I need say the English premier league is a very interesting one. Here is why. It all began with the 4-4-2 formation. When Alex Ferguson led the United boys to Spain to play a 3-3 draw against Barcelona in a 1998/99 Champions League Group Stage Match at the Camp Nou, the world saw the outstanding team work between the two front men (Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke). After the game, Ferguson himself agreed that there is nothing as sweet as the 4-4-2 formation. And of course, the 4-4-2 formation was the main thing in the English League back … [Read more...]
Luis Muriel Could Be On His Way To Stamford Bridge
Chelsea hunt for additional fire power up front that could serve as a better back up to Diego Costa is set to be signed. According to Daily Star, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is currently monitoring the situation of Sampdoria forward Luis Muriel but will have to wait until summer transfer to make move for him. Report has it that Conte want to see the star performances this season and make a judgment on him at the end of the season campaign. The 25-year old South American star joined Sampdoria in 2015 from Udinese for £10m. The Colombian … [Read more...]
Finally Wilshere Wants New Contract At Arsenal
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal to fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Bournemouth has said his aim is to pen a new deal with the North London outfit. The 24-year old's current contract runs out at the end of 2018 and the Arsenal academy product wants to use his loan spell at Bournemouth to get back to full fitness and prove to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that his long-term future lies at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere, who has had to battle with a lot of injuries in a relatively … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Add More Power To His Midfield
In the summer transfer window, Manchester United splashed a huge amount of money to bring a superb midfielder in the person of Paul Pogba to the Old Trafford from Juventus . The Frenchman keeps improving rapidly and Jose Mourinho side still have a handful of options in the midfield. However, the United boss is still looking further to strengthen his central midfield, and two players are in the limelight. According to the Sun, Mourinho wants to bring Nigerian International John Mikel to United, despite the fact that the Super Eagles captain has … [Read more...]
Update – Liverpool Linked With January Move For Red Hot Star
Celtic star Moussa Dembélé is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment and the latest suitor to be linked to the young striker is Anfield giants Liverpool as per the report from Scottish media outlet Glasgow Live. In-form Dembélé, who has also been linked with top European sides like Arsenal and Manchester United, would cost Liverpool around £40m with the January transfer window fast approaching. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the French youth international and he would be hoping he can seal a deal … [Read more...]
Leicester City To Land Wilfried Ndidi Ahead Of Chelsea
English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City are reportedly close to sealing a mouth-watering deal for Super Eagles star Wilfried Ndidi from Belgian side Genk ahead of current league leaders Chelsea. The 19-year old has been a solid performer for Genk since he joined the club thereby attracting the interest of well established European sides like 2012 UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea and English league holders Leicester City. According to respected Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur, Leicester City have done enough to win his … [Read more...]
Breaking: Liverpool targets Moussa Dembélé in January, Klopp eager to sign him
Information coming out of Glasgow indicates that Liverpool FC are planning a £20Million January bid for Celtic's French sensation; Moussa Dembele. This will be a new Scottish transfer record if it materialises. However, doubts remain over the likelihood of such deal happening. First, Liverpool are the most prolific side in the EPL. And this has been achieved with Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi playing nominal roles. Hence the question; do Liverpool need another striker? Besides, Dembele, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, … [Read more...]
Liverpool Roberto Firmino And Joel Matip To Return Soon From Injury
Liverpool’s chances of getting maximum 3 points in Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth has been boosted with the return to action of forward Roberto Firmino and center back, Joel Matip who were both left out of the team’s Tuesday night’s 2-0 EFL Cup quarter final win over Leeds as a precaution. Firmino picked up a minor calf injury in Liverpool’s league win over Sunderland last Saturday. He is, however, set to be named in the starting XI in Sunday's match against Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth who lost to Arsenal in their last league … [Read more...]
Will Chelsea’s Winning Run Continue Against City? Mancity Vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea are on an impressive winning streak of 7 EPL matches. During this run which has taken them from 5th on the log to the EPL summit, they have scored 20 goals and conceded a solitary goal. It is indeed an impressive feat in all sense. Before this run began however, Chelsea didn't have a win in 3 league matches. A draw against relegation-threatened Swansea was followed by damaging defeats to title rivals; Liverpool and Arsenal. In a post-match following the loss to Arsenal, Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte promised to find an answer to their … [Read more...]
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