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Huddersfield vs Liverpool: Predicted lineup without Mo Salah and Sadio Mane

Liverpool could be without Mo Salah, van Dijk and Sadio Mane Liverpool FC are currently sitting in the third spot of the EPL with twenty points and hope to get three more points from their weekend game against Huddersfield. The Reds will be without many of their key players like Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane. Mo Salah picked up a leg injury during the AFCON qualifiers game against Swaziland. Virgil van Dijk had to drop out of Holland National squad over rib injury he sustained during the Premier League match against … [Read more...]

Arsenal academy coach vows to give youth players the right ingredients

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Arsenal defender ends national team career

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has put an end to his international career with France. The plan earlier nurtured by the 33-year-old was to retire after the World Cup that ended in July but unfortunately, he could not make it to the world biggest tournament as a result of the Achilles injury that kept him away. Koscielny in his speech stated that he has given all to the French national team and it is time for him to put an end to it. However, he blasted the World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, saying the French manager abandoned … [Read more...]

Maurizio Sarri to make this player his number one transfer priority

Chelsea new coach, Maurizio Sarri is already making a list of players he is likely to sign in the January transfer window. According to a recent report from The Express, the Italian tactician is planning to make Poland International and Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piatek is number one player to sign come January. Sarri wants to sign Piatek as another option to the Blues attack since the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have refused to perform in the current campaign. Krzysztof Piatek, 23, came into the limelight following his … [Read more...]

Granit Xhaka reveals what Unai Emery did to him

It is a new life for Arsenal players since the beginning of the season with new manager Unai Emery praised for making it happen. Most Arsenal players including Mesut Ozil, Alex Iwobi and Alexandre Lacazette have all found a new form under the Spanish coach and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is not left out of the new beginning. Xhaka has started all of the 8 Premier League games for the Gunners this season and has kept the middle of the Arsenal play intact with his fine form, a part of why the North London side have gone nine games winning … [Read more...]

Wenger breaks silence on Arsenal, Ramsey, says he is happy for this reason

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is speaking on the happenings at the club for about the first time since leaving at the end of last season. The French manager had a 22 years reign as the manager at the North London side before he was made to quit against his wish. Since his departure, the manager has yet to secure another job and surprisingly refused to comment on the happenings at the club. However, he has now broken his silence by making a claim on the contract issues involving Aaron Ramsey. Wenger admits the Wales international … [Read more...]

Why United not bothered about De Gea’s failed contract talks

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea seems to have made up his mind to leave the Old Trafford this season but that might not happen as the club have all it takes to keep him for a longer period of time. De Gea’s contract runs into the last months and there is still no agreement between him and the club because of his decision to walk away. The Spanish goalkeeper was offered a whopping sum of £375,000 per week deal to remain at the Old Trafford but that is not attractive enough to lure him to remain at the club. However, United have … [Read more...]

Wenger backs Thierry Henry to succeed at Monaco

There are lots of connections between former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and the club’s legend Thierry Henry who has been appointed as Monaco’s manager. Aside both being French men, they had got a good relationship as a player and manager at Arsenal before they both parted ways. Now, it will be in the history of French outfit, Monaco that Wenger and Henry have managed the club as the former Arsenal boss had his reign at the French side from 1987 to 1994. However, Wenger who is familiar with both the club and the new manager is positive … [Read more...]

Uefa Nations League! Lukaku replies critics with Belgium brace

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has replied his critics by scoring a brace in Belgium’s 2-1 victory against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. The United striker has been criticized for not giving his best for the club scoring only two goals this season in all competitions. He was pointed to as one of the reasons why the Red Devils have struggled this season with his goal drought. However, Lukaku broke the deadlock by finding the back of the net on two occasions in the game. It would be recalled that the Belgium striker … [Read more...]

Confirmed! Changes made to Liverpool fixtures

Latest report confirmed that changes have been made to Liverpool's festive fixtures in the English Premier League. According to the previous schedule, Liverpool were expected to make a trip to Wolverhampton Wanderer on Saturday, December 22, however, the new schedule have shifted the match to Friday, December 21. To say the truth the Reds will be having a hectic time in December with several top games and Jurgen Klopp will have some tough decisions to make especially on how to rotate his players without them being fatigue. Below are the new … [Read more...]

Klopp reveals the secret behind Liverpool’s progress under his leadership

Jurgen Klopp took over as Liverpool's coach three years ago and has seen to the massive development of the team at large. Although the Reds are yet to lift a single Silverware under the Germany international, they have however become one of the strongest football clubs in the world. Klopp has strengthened the Reds weak areas, with Liverpool now having one of the strongest attack and defense in Europe. However, Jurgen Klopp in a recent statement has revealed the secret behind the Reds' progress under his leadership. According to Klopp, it … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend Pires reveals what we should expect from Henry at Monaco

The news is finally here and Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has been appointed as Monaco’s manager. The former Barcelona striker has been appointed as the manager of French side Monaco with his job expected to begin after the international break. Before the appointment, Henry was in line to take up the vacant position at Aston Villa but immediately declined when he was assured he would secure an appointment with the French side. However, Arsenal legend Robert Pires have explained what we should expect from the former Belgium assistant coach … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard not among the 3 players that helped Chelsea to a strong start

The Blues manager, Maurizio Sarri in a recent statement has listed the three players that helped Chelsea to a strong start on his arrival to Stamford Bridge. Sarri's coming to England was delayed by Napoli over issues of his release clause. Many football fans had believed his late arrival at Chelsea will affect him especially on how to implement his attacking style of football in the club. Sarri disclosed he had also been doubtful of a fine start but he met a working machinery which made his style of game easier to implement. According … [Read more...]

Revealed, United secretly approach another manager to take over Mourinho

In what seems like a secret move, Manchester United are reported to have approached Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri to come to take over from embattled manager Jose Mourinho, it was revealed. There were earlier reports that the Portuguese boss will be shown the way out of the Old Trafford owing to his inability to have control over the dressing room and also to deliver results at the club. The former Chelsea boss was also saved by the 3-2 win against Newcastle, a victory that brought calm to the heated crisis at the Old … [Read more...]

Liverpool swoop in to beat Man United and Chelsea to £110,000-a-week player deal

Liverpool are keen on signing Arsenal top midfielder, Aaron Ramsey because of 'his late runs and box-to-box abilities' which fit in perfectly well in Jurgen Klopp's style of play. However, the Reds are faced with stiff competitions from fellow EPL clubs; Chelsea and Man Utd while Italian clubs AC Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation. Aaron Ramsey is expected to leave Emirate Stadium in June 2019 when his contract with the Gunners will end. The Welshman had hoped to stay put at the Emirates but the two sides failed to arrive … [Read more...]