Chelsea continued with their impressive form in the premier league with a classy 2-0 win at Southampton. The win is Chelsea’s fourth league win in a row, a feat they last did in April 2015 on their way to winning the premiership title. The win ensured that Chelsea kept pace with the front-runners on the table as they went up to fourth place a point behind Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool. Chelsea took the lead on six minutes through Eden Hazard when he drilled a shot through the legs of goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Though Southampton had more of … [Read more...]
Rumours: John Obi Mikel A Possible Target To Replace Injured Diaby
French Club Olympique de Marseille on the verge of making Chelsea star John Obi Mikel a possible replacement for Injured Abou Diaby in the January transfer market, according to TuttoMercatoweb. After Antonio Conte took over as manager, Mikel is yet to feature for Chelsea hinting a move out of Chelsea in the January transfer market is likely. The Nigerian Captain is in the final year of his contract with Chelsea and by default he is free to hold talks with other clubs. Mikel said: "When you have a year left, in January you are allowed to … [Read more...]
I Am Afraid -Guardiola Admits
Manchester City's boss has admitted that he is afraid for his team. Indeed, the season has entered a crucial point where every club,coach and player is practically on edge. Just like I was worried when I was the coach of other clubs, its the same worry now,” Guardiola said yesterday. “I don’t remember what I thought when I went five games at Barcelona without winning. I think the same right now -– you have to win right now. “You have to do it for the minds for the players. They deserve to win because they didn’t play any game … [Read more...]
Wenger Excited With Victory Over Sunderland, Praises Giroud
Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger was delighted with the performance of his players in their 4-1 premiership win over bottom team Sunderland. Two goals each from Alexi Sanchez and Oliver Giroud who came off the bench to ensured that more pressure was heaped on Sunderland coach David Moyes. Arsenal had taken the lead in the first half with a fine header from Sanchez and in the second half they were pegged back by a Jermain Defoe penalty. Arsenal responded in fine fashion and in a seven minute spell blew Sunderland away with two goals from Giroud and … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Reveals What He Needs To Be Succesful At Manchester United
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has given reasons why he has had a difficult start to his time at Manchester United as well as what he needs to be successful at the club. Though the win in the EFL cup over arch rivals Manchester City came as a relief but results in the premiership have not been so good. United have claimed only 4 points from their last six matches and this has heaped a lot of pressure on the manager and players. Mourinho has stated that for him to be successful he needs more time as well as more world class … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Make Move For Talented Argentine Midfielder
Reports are claiming that Chelsea is preparing a bid for Paris Saint Germain midfielder Javier Pastore. The move is set to happen during the January transfer window as the blues are keen on having the Argentine at Stamford Bridge. According to the Daily Star courtesy of Get French Football News, Chelsea is ready to test PSG as they try to lure Pastore to London. Pastore is highly rated in France but so far this season has struggled for a place in the team under new coach Unai Emery. Emery replaced former coach Laurent Blanc during the … [Read more...]
Injury Updates: Chelsea Trio Expected Back Soon
Chelsea manager, Antonio has given some good news to fans concerning injury worries at the club. Conte has revealed that defender Kurt Zouma is very close to returning to the first team. The center back was in action for the under 23’s at the start of the week after being out for eight months due to a knee injury. He is set to play once again, this time for the reserve team of the blues against Everton on Monday and if everything goes well he could be considered for selection by the manager. Speaking at his pre-match press conference Conte … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Reveals That Terry Could Return To The Bench Against Southampton
Ahead of Sunday’s match against Southampton, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that captain John Terry could find himself on the bench as the blues try to continue their good run in the premiership. Terry returned to action mid-week in the EFL cup 2-1 defeat to West Ham after being out for six weeks due to an ankle injury. Terry struggled in the match and was clearly lacking match fitness and was responsible for the first goal of West Ham as he was easily beaten in the air by Cheikhou Kouyate who headed the ball pass goalkeeper Asmir … [Read more...]
There Will Always Be Space For Rooney At Everton -Koeman
A lot of people have come to realize that Rooney's days are numbered in football. However, he seems to be the only one unaware of this fact. People have advised him to leave when the applause is loudest but so far, there is no word from Rooney about his next move. In the list of those urging him to take a bow, the latest addition is Koeman, Everton's manager. Ronald Koeman has said that he is 100% interested in bringing Rooney back to Everton if the football star and Manchester United Captain is ready. Hear him: “First of all, I … [Read more...]
Eric Dier Blames Exploit At Euro 2016 For His Poor Start To The Season
Tottenham midfielder, Eric Dier feels his exploits at Euro 2016 is the reason for his poor start to the season. The signing of Victor Wanyama from Southamption has seen competition for places in the midfield become tougher and with an injury earlier on in the season Dier has found it hard to reach the heights of last season. Dier played at center back in their last premiership encounter against Bournemouth and was captain of Tottenham for the first time against Liverpool in the EFL cup but he is not happy with his start to the season. In an … [Read more...]
Wenger Believes Lucas Perez Was Hurt By Reading Deliberately, Gives More Injury Updates Ahead Of Sunday Clash
Ahead of the weekend clash against Sunderland, Manager Arsene Wenger has come out to accuse Reading of deliberately harming Lucas Perez. Perez who started the EFL cup game against Reading in mid-week had to come off in the second half after feeling some pain and Arsene Wenger has confirmed that the striker is set to be out for about two months after suffering an ankle injury in the match. Signed from Deportivio La Coruna during the summer for 17 million pounds, the Spaniard is set to miss some important matches as we approach the end of the … [Read more...]
Lallana Believes Liverpool Is Benefiting From Lack Of Involvement In European Football
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana believes that Liverpool not being involved in European football this season has actually benefited the club as it has given the players the chance and time to learn more of manager Jurgen Kloop’s tactics and methods. Lallana has been in good form this season and has three goals and three assists in the league so far and although he accepts not playing in Europe has made it difficult for some players to play competitive matches, he feels Kloop having more time with the players has worked out well for the … [Read more...]
Reports Reveal Manchester United “SNATCHED” Mkhitaryan From Arsenal
Reports revealed that Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan was close to signing for Arsenal. Mkhitaryan signed for Manchester United in the summer from German club Borussia Dortmund, with the midfielder seen at the time as one of the best talents in Europe. Now reports have come out to reveal how Manchester United hijacked and snatched Mkhitaryan from Arsenal. Before joining Manchester United, the talented midfielder was linked to making a move to Anfeild and joining Liverpool but United were eventually able to get him in July. It was … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To MAKE Move For Aguero, Ivanovic Could Be On His Way To Spain
Though the January transfer window is still some months away, this has not stopped the transfer rumour mill from spinning and churning out speculations about various clubs including Chelsea. In what would be termed as a surprise if it does happen, there are speculations that Chelsea could move in for Manchester City star striker Sergio Aguero. After the champions league 4-0 defeat Manchester City suffered in the hands of Barcelona, a match which Sergio Aguerio was dropped from the starting line up by manager Pep Guadiola, reports have stated that … [Read more...]
Fans Unhappy With Zlatan Display Against Manchester City
Manchester United made it through to the quarterfinals of the EFL cup after a 1-0 victory over arch rivals Manchester City. Though the match will not go down as been a classic, it was a needed victory for the red devils after they were humiliated 4-0 by Chelsea last weekend. Despite the victory, Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been heavily criticized by the fans for his display, with many feeling his performances lately have dropped dramatically. Though he did set up Juan Mata for the only goal of the night, he was anonymous for most of the match … [Read more...]
Transfer News: Arsenal still linked to Manolas, Iwobi could have been a hammer
Arsenal star player, Alex Iwobi has revealed that he was close to becoming a hammer. The Nigerian youngster is having a fine season, enjoying being in the first team and has been instrumental to the gunners surge up the premiership table. He revealed how things could have been very different as he came close to joining West Ham. He stated “Arsenal and West Ham were interested in me and Chuba [Akpom], so we were training with both clubs for three years," He went on to explain why he joined arsenal while stating he had no disrespect for West … [Read more...]
Simon Mingolet Not Happy Being Second Choice Goalkeeper
Earlier in the week, Liverpool coach, Jurgen Kloop revealed that Loris Karius will be the no 1 choice goalkeeper leaving Simon Mignolet as second choice. Read here: http://www.234sport.com/klopp-confirms-loris-karius-liverpool-first-choice/ Mignolet has revealed he is not happy with being second choice and has vowed to win back his place as the number one goalkeeper. For the last few matches in the premiership, Mignolet has been on the bench but he was given a chance to be in goal in Livepool’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the EFL cup but … [Read more...]
Mikel Battles for His Football Life..
Since the beginning of the season, Mikel has been battling for his football life. The Chelsea midfielder has been known as "Lord of the Bench" for a long while. In fact, close sources say he is no longer in favor with the team. He has tried to talk to the coach about being shut out of matches but so far, Antonio Conte has shut down talks. Mikel Obi has yet to play a single Premier League match for the Stamford Bridge side since the beginning of the season. However, Mikel is not going down without a fight. He has revealed … [Read more...]
Manchester United Manages to Win Manchester City
When two great teams go head to head, the match can swing either way. No prediction is cast in stone even if one of the teams has had a lesser performance than the other. The same was the case of Manchester United and Manchester City. Through out this season, Manchester City has been in top form, winning almost all their games. The same can not be said about Manchester United who lost their last match to Chelsea with a scoreline of 4-0. However, when the two rival teams came head to head in yesterday's match, Manchester United … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why We Think Conte Is Out to Disgrace Mourinho!
It is no longer news that Chelsea trashed the Reds 4-0! In fact, it was a show of shame for Manchester United and Mourinho who watched his former club flog the living daylights(and without respect for him)out of Manchester United. Now there are reports that Conte instigated fans to shout louder when the match score line was at 4-0. We think that Conte wanted to rub salt into Mourinho's wounds and here are 3 reasons why we think that Conte is out to disgrace Mourinho: 1. Conte urged Chelsea fans to increase the volume after the fourth goal … [Read more...]
Klopp Confirms Loris Karius As Liverpool First Choice
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Loris Karius is the club's No.1. choice goalkeeper. The German goalkeeper signed from Mainz in the summer but lost his place to Simon Mignolet at the start of the season after he sustained a broken hand injury in preseason. The 23-year-old Germany international has been told by Klopp that he is first choice. Klopp said at a news conference on Monday that Mignolet would be in-goal against Spurs at Anfield in the EFL clash. "The chance is 100 percent. "That's only if nothing happens in … [Read more...]
FA Charges Sissoko For Elbow On Harry Arter
Tottenham’s and France international midfielder Moussa Sissoko has been charged by the Football Association for an elbow on Bournemouth’s Harry Arter. Sissoko caught Arter in the face with his right elbow just eight minutes after being introduced in the second half after both midfielder contested for a loose ball in Spurs’ goalless draw with Bournemouth. Referee Craig Pawson and his assistants missed the incident at the time which led the FA to review the incident, and have now charged Sissoko for violent conduct, and he has until 6pm on … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Confirms Eric Bailly’s Knee Injury
Man United manager Jose Mourinho says he fears the worse over the extent of the injury his star defender Eric Bailly picked up in the humiliating 4-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. The Ivorian was taken off in the 52nd minute after trying to block Eden Hazard who was through on goal in a tackle that suggest he might have damaged his knee. He was able to walk off the pitch with some discomfort and was replaced by Marcos Rojo. And Mourinho has revealed Bailly who joined United from Villarreal has suffered a serious knee ligament damage “He is … [Read more...]
Mourinho Criticizes Conte For Touchline Celebration
Jose Mourinho says he felt humiliated after Man United's 4-0 defeat at the hands of former club Chelsea as Antonio Conte celebrated on the touchline before the final whistle. The Italian and former Juventus coach urged the home fans to make more noise and celebrate before the game ended. An early goal from Pedro after 30 seconds and also goals from Gary Cahill, Eden Hazard and N’Golo Kante saw Mourinho suffer his worst defeat in English football. Conte was judged by Mourinho to have celebrated Kante's goal, Chelsea's fourth goal in a … [Read more...]
Mourinho Blames United’s Players For Playing Rubbish
I am something...I blame every other person for my failures except myself; What am I or should I say Who am I? If you guessed Mourinho, then you guessed right! Manchester United's coach, Jose Mourinho has accused the team of making "Incredible Mistakes" during the match. In lay man's language, he means that the boys were playing rubbish. This is what he said: “You come with a strategy. You cannot concede a goal in the way we did,” “We were coming to have an offensive approach. We wanted to create chances. We showed that after the 1-0. “The … [Read more...]
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