Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has backed teammate Virgil Van Dijk for the PFA Player of the Year Award as he described him as the best defender in world football. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Andy Robertson praised the quality of Dutch international Van Dijk adding that the former Celtic and Southampton star is a key player for Liverpool in their quest to win the Premier League title for the first time in their history. Virgil Van Dijk has been a mainstay of the Liverpool team since his transfer last year. Liverpool To … [Read more...]
Arsenal set to sign Brazilian teenager
English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reportedly interested in the signature of Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli ahead of the summer transfer window. Goal reports that the 17-year-old has been on the radar of the North London outfit and they are now ready to move in with a bid of about £4 million for his signature. It is claimed that the Gunners are not alone in the race of the star player as other South American sides as Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Santos are also interested in his signature ahead of the summer … [Read more...]
Why Manchester United get £13,700 UEFA fine
Manchester United have been handed a fine of £13,700 after their fans were accused of crowd trouble during their Champions League tie against French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in February. The fans are accused of throwing objects and blocking stairways at the Old Trafford which caused a faceoff with the PSG fans while the French side were also handed a £34,000 fine after allegations of supporters’ misbehaviour as well as setting off of firework and acts of damage at the Old Trafford. Also, the Ligue 1 giants have been given a period of … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku’s Loyalty is already shifting away from Jose Mourinho
Belgium international Romelu Lukaku scored a brace in Man United’s win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday and that has got him singing the praise of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his impact. The former Everton player is known to be a strong loyalist of former manager Jose Mourinho before his sack last December with reports claiming that he was unhappy with the decision of the club to let the Portuguese boss and was seeking a move away from the club. Despite his lack of quality performance, Romelu Lukaku was still hailed as a very important … [Read more...]
Chelsea To Cash Out On Loan Players
Five-time Premier League winners Chelsea have concluded plans to cash out on two of their loan players. According to the report from popular media platform Goal, Chelsea will sanction the permanent transfer of both Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer. Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer are just two of the several Chelsea players on loan at various clubs in and around Europe. Super Eagles of Nigeria fullback Ola Aina is on a season-long loan deal at Italian Serie A club Torin, while England u-21 international Kasey Palmer is on loan at English Championship … [Read more...]
Betting Preview: Augsburg vs Borussia Dortmund: Away Win On The Cards
German Bundesliga pacesetters Borussia Dortmund can extend their lead at the top of the table to six points when they take on Augsburg on Friday. Bet9ja is offering the odds of 1.67 for an away win for Borussia Dortmund while the hosts have been offered odds of 4.90 for a win. The possibility of a stalemate between the sides is at the odds of 4.00. Borussia Dortmund would be hoping to prepare for their Champions League last 16 second leg clash with North London giants Tottenham Hotspur with a win over Augsburg who are just one place and two … [Read more...]
Kepa Is Still Number One At Chelsea
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has no doubt that Kepa Arrizabalaga is still the number one goalkeeper at the club despite the fact that he was dropped for the London Derby win over Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Kepa Arrizabalaga rocked the footballing world during the Carabao Cup final at the weekend after he refused to be substituted. The Spanish international shot stopper was fined a week’s salary by the club before Maurizio Sarri dropped him for the Spurs game. In his post-match thoughts after the game, Italian … [Read more...]
No Focus On Man City – Klopp On Title Race
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he’s not thinking about Premier League champions Manchester City in the race for the league title. Klopp, while speaking in post-match press conference after the Watford game, revealed that his one and only focus is on his team. Liverpool produced one of their best performances of the season as they scored five goals against the Hornets in a 5-0 win at Anfield. The win ensured that Liverpool maintain their one-point lead at the top of the table ahead of Premier League champions Manchester … [Read more...]
Mane Plays Down ‘Wonder’ Backheel Goal
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has played down the wonder goal he scored against Watford in their Premier League clash at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Senegalese international had opened the scoring in the ninth minute off a fantastic cross from the impressive Trent Alexander-Arnold to set Liverpool on their way to a thumping 5-0 win over the Hornets. Mane then improvised for the Reds’ second goal in the 20th minute by back-heeling the ball over Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster and into the back of the net off another pass from young England … [Read more...]
Klopp Hails Special Night For Trent Alexander-Arnold
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised the impact of young defender Trent Alexander-Arnold during the Reds’ Premier League victory over Watford. Trent Alexander-Arnold was in superb form as he provided three assists to help Liverpool to a comprehensive 5-0 win over the Hornets in their quest for the Premier League title. After the game, Jurgen Klopp praised the defender for his performance in his post-match interview after the Watford game at Anfield as he said that it was a special night for the England international player. Trent … [Read more...]
We Don’t Care About People’s Expectations At Man City – Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that the Premier League champions don’t care about people’s expectations about the team. He was speaking in his recent interview monitored by Goal after Manchester City narrowly defeated West Ham United to maintain their push for the Premier League title. According to former Chelsea player Kevin De Bruyne, people expect them to win every game 5-0 and that’s not possible. He further revealed that Manchester City played very well against the Hammers in their Premier League clash on … [Read more...]
Sadio Mane Breaks Personal Record After Watford Brace
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has set a new personal record for the number of goals scored in the Premier League in a season after he netted a brace in the comprehensive win over Watford on Wednesday night. The Reds maintained their lead at the top of the Premier League table with the 5-0 win over the Hornets. Senegalese international Sadio Mane scored a brace as he helped his Liverpool team to a second league victory in five games. The brace against Watford took his goal tally to 14 in the Premier League. Copy linkOle Gunnar Solskjaer … [Read more...]
Trent Alexander-Arnold Sets New Premier League Record In Watford Win
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold became the youngest player to produce a hattrick of assists during the Premier League win over Watford on Wednesday night. The England international right-back set up three goals in the crucial victory over the Hornets to become the youngest player to achieve that feat at the age of 20 years and in a span of 143 days. Alexander-Arnold doubled his assist count with the hattrick of assists against Watford. He now has six assists in 18 league appearances this term. Apart from Eden Hazard, this … [Read more...]
Willy Caballero Hails Benched Kepa After Spurs Win
Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero has paid tribute to Kepa Arrizabalaga after the Blues’ crucial win over London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Chelsea defeated Spurs 2-0 with second half goals from Pedro Rodriguez and Kieran Trippier (own goal) as Caballero earned a relatively easy clean sheet on his first league appearance of the season. Spanish international Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped from the Chelsea starting XI after his Carabao Cup theatrics at the weekend with Willy Caballero replacing him in the starting … [Read more...]
Why David De Gea should not be blamed for contract delay
Man United are currently sweating to secure a new deal for star goalkeeper David De Gea as it is being delayed due to the terms of the goalkeeper. Before now, David De Gea was bent on leaving the Old Trafford as a result of a rift with former manager and he was ready to leave even if he was handed a deal that will make him the highest payed player in the world. With the sack of the Portuguese manager, the Red Devils management had hope of retaining David De Gea but he yet did not give in until they triggered a clause in his contract which … [Read more...]
Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stated that the team was helped by Belgium international Romelu Lukaku to seal a club-record of eighth consecutive away win with the 3-1 gain against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. Romelu Lukaku scored a brace in the game which also put an end to his eight-game goal drought to help the Red Devils secure a convincing away-win as well as continue the press for a Premier League top-four finish. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that the win is a great one for his team because they were in control all … [Read more...]
Emery, Ozil rift over? Arsenal boss makes clear statement
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has expressed his delight with German international Mesut Ozil following his quality display and a goal at the Emirates Stadium against Bournemouth on Wednesday night. Mesut Ozil had his first start in Arsenal since January 29 and scored a goal with another assist in the game to prove he is back in good form. Before now, the former Real Madrid star was not given the opportunity by the Spanish manager owing to what he describes as unsatisfactory performance by Mesut Ozil in big games when he most needed. Romelu … [Read more...]
Manchester United on the brink of sealing deal for Zito Luvumbo
Manchester United could seal a deal for Angola teenager Zito Luvumbo after giving him the opportunity for a trial following his impressive performance so far. Zito Luvumbo is 17 but has caught the attention of the Premier League giants. He has been training with United’s U18s this week after he impressed at the COSAFA Cup- the Council of Southern African Football Association last year at the U17 and U20 levels. It is reported that Watford, FC Porto and Sporting Lisbon are also interested in his signature but the Red Devils already have him at … [Read more...]
Why Ozil might still return to the bench after superb Bournemouth performance
Arsenal fans had reasons to smile again after watching the Gunners defeat Bournemouth by 5-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. More to the victory is the performance by German international Mesut Ozil who impressed both the managers and the fans in addition to the goal he scored but that is not a guarantee for a starting role in the next game against Tottenham. Arsenal Lead Way For £40m Chelsea-Linked Player The Gunners' boss Unai Emery showered praise on the former Real Madrid star but made it clear that he will have to do some … [Read more...]
Mohamed Salah Picks Premier League Title Over Individual Accolade
Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah has revealed that his preference is to win the Premier League title ahead of any individual accolade. Salah said this while he was fielding questions from Sky Sports reporters ahead of the crucial Premier League clash at home to in-form Watford. The Hornets warmed up for their visit to Anfield with a thumping win over Cardiff City. Watford scored five goals away from home for the first time in the Premier League as they thrashed Welsh side Cardiff City 5-1 at the Cardiff City Stadium on Friday evening. … [Read more...]
John Terry Faring Better Than Expected After Retirement
Former Chelsea defender John Terry has revealed that he does not miss playing football almost a year after he announced his retirement from the round leather game. John Terry ended his 20-year football career at the end of last season and the former Three Lions of England made the decision to retire last summer despite having several playing offers from clubs in Russia and England. The Chelsea legend told Sky Sports that he has not missed playing football. John Terry played over 750 games for Stamford Bridge outfit Chelsea during his … [Read more...]
Man United Considering Approach For Ivan Rakitic
Three-time European champions Manchester United are said to be considering an approach for Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. According to popular English news outlet Daily Mail, Manchester United have serious interest in the Croatian international player and they want to make a move for him. It was also revealed that Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan are favourites for Rakitic who has a Barcelona contract that does not expire until the end of the 2020/21 campaign. He could be linked up with international teammates Marcelo Brozovic and … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard Is No.1 Transfer Target At Real Madrid
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard is the number one transfer target for European champions Real Madrid according to reports emanating from the media in the United Kingdom. London Evening Standard claim that the Belgian international star has returned to the top of the list of transfer targets at Real Madrid ahead of the likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. Eden Hazard has openly talked about the possibility of signing for Real Madrid as he described it as a dream move for him. He has stalled on a new contract at Stamford Bridge. Betting … [Read more...]
Liverpool Handed Big Injury Boost In Defence
Premier League title challengers Liverpool have been handed a big boost in the title race following the news that key defender Joe Gomez will return to the Liverpool squad at the end of next month. His injury status was confirmed by Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who revealed that the England international should be ready to play for Liverpool after the international break in March. The ex-Charlton Athletic player could return for the Reds’ huge clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on March 31. How this youngster began his journey to … [Read more...]
Man City Monitoring €60m Chelsea Target
Premier League champions Manchester City are reportedly monitoring the situation of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Luka Jovic who has been in sensational form for his German Bundesliga club. This is according to the publication from Goal which claimed that Manchester City could make a move for him in the summer. It was revealed that left-back and defensive positions are the priority for Manchester City ahead of this summer’s transfer window but the addition of a new striker like Luka Jovic has not been ruled out. The Serbian international … [Read more...]
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