After a bitter 4-0 defeat at their last match, the players of Manchester City were seen wearing drawn looks and sulky faces. Reporters said that Pep Guardiola was seen physically absent-minded as he carried his luggage through the airport. Manchester City's goal keeper,Bravo had to be surrounded by tight security to avoid fans who showed their displeasure at the airport. He was quickly ushered in to a taxi to avoid unforeseen circumstances. John Stones however paused and took some pictures with some happy fans who cheered him on as he passed. After much persuasion from the fans, Guardiola stopped, smiled and took some pictures. He also signed autographs on Tshirts, books and pictures. Yet, reports say that he murmured all through the signing at the … [Read more...]
Mourinho Set To Leave Out Underperforming Players
Jose Mourinho is set to leave out under-performing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba for Manchester United clash with Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Asked in a news conference ahead of the visit of Turkish giant if some players are "untouchable" Mourinho gave an emphatic "No". That was 11 years ago -- a different Premier League and situation. We were the best team by far. Untouchable' in our team has to be the spirit, the commitment, the pride, the commitment to the club, respect to the fans. That has to be untouchable, not the players." Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a sitter that would have given United the lead against Liverpool on Monday night but Mourinho was quick to show support for the misfiring striker. I am really happy, Mourinho enthused. … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boss: I am so lucky
Jurgen Klopp says he his happy to be Liverpool's manager, as the Reds unveiled their new £115m structure last month that has taken Anfield's capacity to 54,000. Liverpool had to play their first three league games away from home in order to finish building, thereby dropping points. But having moved into their new and improved home they are yet to lose a match. Liverpool appear to be making their home a formidable ground once more, having thumped the likes of Leicester and Hull, including a drab goalless draw with Manchester United on Monday night. And Klopp has thrown light on his view and how the additional 8500 seats have improved the club. "It’s great, it’s great – it’s not easy to describe because we all loved the old Anfield," Klopp said. "When I first … [Read more...]
Report: Arsenal vs Ludogorets
Arsenal took a step closer to the Champions League knockout stage after thumping Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad 6-0 with Mesut Ozil netting his first ever hat-trick of his professional career. Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott put up a dominant display as they both hit the bull's-eye in the first-half before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added a third, and Ozil made sure he wasn't left out of the party when he netted three to help Arsenal secure their best start to a group stage since 2009. Arsenal started well and were rewarded when Oxlade-Chamberlin released Alexis Sanchez who still had the job of cutting Cosmin Moti before scoring a brilliant chip over Vladislav Stoyanov who had come off his line. Ludogorets came up with a chance of their own as they went … [Read more...]
How Lionel Messi Humbled City
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona humbled 10-man Manchester City 4-0 in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola's return to Camp Nou. The hosts opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Messi combined well with Andres Iniesta as the Argentine charged into the box. Fernandinho lost his footing and the ball fell kindly to Messi who had all the space and time needed to round former Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a match that both teams finished with 10 men. Things got worse on the night for Bravo, who was sent off in the 53rd minute for using his hands to block a shot outside his area, when he made a poor decision in an attempt to play out from the back. Messi doubled the lead in the 61st minute and grabbed his third in the 69th to take his total to … [Read more...]
1 Reason Why Ludogorets Should Never Mess With A Big Club Again!
When a club trashes you 6-0, two things are involved: You go to one corner and beg for forgiveness from who ever you may have offended. You vow never to mess with a big club again! Ozil and Sanchez showed that they are indeed masters of the game and of their club when they collectively inspired a 6-0 flogging against the Bulgarian minnows, Ludogorets in the Champions League yesterday. Some have speculated that the boys did so well because of the contract talks that are currently on going. Arsene Wenger has urged Ozil and Sanchez not to make themselves too costly after rumors were going round that the boys plan to demand a salary increase to £250,000-per-week ($307,000, 279,000 euros). Though their deals officially expire in 2018, talks have already started … [Read more...]
Guardiola makes an Additional 20 Million Pounds Profit For Manchester City
Let the money rain! Manchester City has recorded a whopping profit for the second time this year all thanks to Pep Guardiola! In a disclosed report of their annual financial statement, they revealed that the club had earned profits worth £20.5 million. The Chairman of the Oil money club Khaldoon Al-Mubarak laid emphasis on the multiplication and total overhaul that began at the club in 2008 when Sheikh Mansour took over. The chairman said that City has reached a “critical new phase” in the club’s transformation with the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager. What he means is that the club is making much more money than before! Expressing his excitement, Al-Mubarak remarked that the club “have the playing, coaching and off-field capabilities at our … [Read more...]