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How Kante reacted to his nomination in the FIFA World Best XI

The 2018 FIFA award was up last night as many players went home with 1 or 2 awards. Real Madrid midfielder and Croatia international, Luca Modric won the award for the best player of the year as he put an end to the 10 years reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Also, FIFA gave out a controversial award - The Puskas Award given to Liverpool star and Egypt player, Mo Salah. However, the world best XI was also named last night and Chelsea 27-year-old midfielder and world cup winner, N'golo Kante made the list. Kante took to his … [Read more...]

How Wenger is contributing to Arsenal’s current success

Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has claimed that former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has his hands on the current success at the North London club under Unai Emery. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after 22 years reign but the Arsenal legend says his legacies still play a part in Emery’s successes. Keown argues that Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been key to the wins under the Spanish manager but they were brought to the club by the former French manager. Wenger had signed Lacazette from Lyon with a … [Read more...]

Why Wenger is unsure of future

Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hinted at being unsure about his next step, months after leaving the Emirates Stadium. The Frenchman ended the 22 years union with Arsenal at the summer and is yet to get hooked with another managerial job. He recently appeared on the pitch as a player for the charity game played in honour of Michel Platini’s late father, Aldo. Also, he was present at the Monday’s FIFA best award ceremony that was held in London, where he presented the award to the Head Coach of the France national team, as the … [Read more...]

Boost for Liverpool as Chelsea will be without these three players

Tomorrow night will be a big one as two tough teams, Liverpool and Chelsea will be meeting for the first time this season. Liverpool will play host to Sarri led Chelsea squad as they find their way to Anfield. The two English football clubs are like to rotate some of their squad. However, a new report has made it known that Chelsea will be without 3 of their players as they travel to Anfield for the big game. The Players include England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Pedro and Antonio Rudiger. Chelsea midfielder, Ruben … [Read more...]

Emery relieved with more options in the defence

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been handed a boost in his defence as more options are now available for use. Following the 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, Arsenal will now face Brentford on Wednesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup. According to the Arsenal official website, the Spanish manager has been handed a boost with the availability of Sead Kolasinac who is now back in full training after a left knee injury. Kolasinac was injured just a week before the opening of the 2018/2019 season in the preseason game against … [Read more...]

Bad omen for Chelsea! Andre Marriner appointed as the referee for the match against Liverpool

Chelsea 100 per cent win was put to an end by Manuel Pellegrini led West Ham side at the London Club on Sunday in the English Premier League. The game between the two sides had ended in a goalless draw. However, come this weekend Chelsea will host a tougher side Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The good thing about the Chelsea vs Liverpool match is that the two sides play a similar style of football, they both attack and expand during a game, so it will an interesting match to watch. However, there is already a bad omen that … [Read more...]

Video: Embarrassing! compare and contrast Mo Salah goal that earned him the Puskas award to that of previous winners

Should we say the world football body, FIFA is losing it credibility? Or that Liverpool star and Egyptian Mo Salah was just lucky? Perhaps, let's say FIFA decided to console him for his injury in the Uefa final against Real Madrid by giving him the PUSKAS award? Social Media has been in a frenzy since yesterday when Mo Salah goal which he scored against Everton last December was named the best goal and earned the Egyptian a FIFA Puskas Award last night. To a lot of football fans, it is very surprising as to how Salah would earn the award … [Read more...]

Ed Woodward makes Mourinho’s fans smile once more

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and teh fans are expected to be cheerful at the moment with the words of the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Woodward disclosed that he is ready to put smile in face of the club’s fans by ensuring better activities at the transfer market when the window opens in order to bring trophies to the club again. He said he and his board are “working tirelessly” to end trophy-less seasons at the Old Trafford. United recorded a slow start of the season, losing two of their first three league games and … [Read more...]

Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’

Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal shift attention to Rennes for Ismaila Sarr after Dembele miss

Emerging reports indicate that Arsenal are shifting their attention to Rennes winger, Ismaila Sarr after missing out on the signature of Ousmane Dembele. Although the mirror reports that the player is been linked to Spanish side, Barcelona but the Gunners are keen on the player to add flare to the attack. The North London club were believed to be interested in the player in the summer but a deal failed to work through with the player resuming at Nou Camp putting to rest all speculations linking him to England. The 20-year-old Senegal … [Read more...]

Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba reaches out to Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud

Chelsea FC have been suffering in terms of quality strikers as the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are nothing to write home about. In fact, it is the wingers, Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian that have been given the Blues the needed goals so far this season. Chelsea new coach, Sarri had given Spain International, Alvaro Morata a chance to perform for the Blues this season. But so far Alvaro Morata is still struggling to find his feet with just a single goal to his name this season. On the other hand, former Arsenal star and world … [Read more...]

Four reasons why Mo Salah doesn’t deserve the FIFA Puskas Award

Monday night happened to be one of the powerful nights in the world of football as the World football body, FIFA honoured the best world players. Many had believed it will be a young star that will put an end to the reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi as the world Best in the last 10 years, not many knew it will be an Oldie. While Croatia international and Real Madrid Midfielder, Luca Modric ended up as the FIFA world best player ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Mo Salah, who were in the three players nominated for the award. Many … [Read more...]

Napoli want to rush an extension deal with 24-year-old midfielder because of Jurgen Klopp

A new report from Italian Seria A has made it known that Napoli football club are planning to rush up a contract extension of their 24-year-old midfielder, Piotr Zielinski. The report added that the San Paolo side are hoping to extend his contract which is expected to lapse in 2021 by more years. And Napoli are already in talks with his agents as they hope to conclude it very fast. Piotr Zielinski has turned out to be one of the best Midfielders in Europe and the Italian club doesn't want to lose him at the moment having lost Jorginho who … [Read more...]

How Mourinho is indirectly forcing Alexis Sanchez out of United

Manchester United legend, Paul Merson has claimed that manager Jose Mourinho is indirectly pushing Alis Sanchez out of the Old Trafford. Merson argues that Sanchez cannot fit into the playing system that has been adopted by the Portuguese manager. He has therefore asked the former Arsenal player to find his way out to salvage his career. The United legend said Sanchez looks lost for going six months without a goal to his name, knowing how good the player is. According to him, the former Barcelona player does not make as many chances in … [Read more...]

Distraction? Emery still has a say on PSG, Neymar

Arsenal manager, Unai Emery has been reported to be meddling in the affairs of his former side, PSG having left the club some months back. Emery arrived the North London club in the summer with lots of challenges and huddles for him to overcome which includes bringing Arsenal back to Champions League football and also making the club a force to reckon with in the league. The Spanish manager began the Premier League campaign on a slow note with two consecutive defeats against Manchester United and Chelsea, sitting in the sixth position on the … [Read more...]

See the hilarious reason why FIFA gave the Puskas Award to Mo Salah

This year FIFA Puskas award has been filled with controversies especially as the award was given to Egypt International and Liverpool forward, Mo Salah for a goal he scored against Everton in December 2017. The surprising thing is that the selected goal was not even special to be in the top 10 nominee list not to talk of winning the Puskas award. Many football fans had believed Welshman and Real Madrid player, Gareth Bale or Cristiano Ronaldo should have won the award but to the surprise of many, it was given to Mo Salah. This year award … [Read more...]

Carabao Cup: Liverpool predicted lineup against Chelsea

Liverpool will be playing their toughest game of the season as they face Chelsea in the Carabao League on Wednesday at Anfield. The Reds have maintained a 100 per cent win so far this season and they hope to continue with it especially as they face Chelsea FC in their eighth match of the season. Chelsea like Liverpool have also kept a 100 per cent win in their last 6 matches until they played West Ham on Sunday, who held them down to a goalless game. It is believed that Jurgen Klopp will not want to start his top players against Chelsea in … [Read more...]

United run short of Mourinho option with latest report on Zidane

Should Manchester United decide to do away with Jose Mourinho at the end of the season, the hope of securing the service of former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane might be dashed. Zidane has been reported to be considering a move to MLS in America to take over as the head coach of David Beckham's Inter Miami. Manchester United are believed to be monitoring the Frenchman and are ready to hand him an opportunity at the Old Trafford but his relationship with his former Madrid teammates could be the deciding factor. The Englishman and … [Read more...]

Roman Abramovich urged not to sack Sarri as he did to Conte and Mourinho

Chelsea billionaire owner, Roman Abramovic since taking over the English Club his known for his penchant of sacking coaches if they fail to perform or meet his standard. The Russian Oligarch had sacked Portugal international, Jose Mourinho (now Man Utd coach) after he spent two seasons at Stamford Bridge. Italy international, Antoni Conte was the latest recipient of the sacking spree as he was fired at the end of last season despite lifting the FA Cup. The main reason for Conte's sack was because he invading into the Blues policies. This … [Read more...]

Manager’s prediction! Liverpool do not have what it takes to win the EPL trophy this season

Former Man Utd and Everton coach, David Moyes in a recent statement has predicted what will happen to Liverpool at the end of the season. According to David Moyes, he revealed that Jurgen Klopp side don't have what it takes to win the trophy. He, however, affirmed that Liverpool under Klopp is a good team as he said they can be compared to the time when Xabi Alonso, Stephen Gerrard among others were still at the English Club. David Moyes disclosed that Liverpool has grown over the year but for now are not a major contender in the … [Read more...]

3 things Chelsea must ‘correct now’ to become a major contender

Chelsea 100 per cent came to an end yesterday when they faced West Ham at Stamford Bridge. It was not as if the Blues lost but playing a goalless game has made them dropped some points which have moved them to the third spot on the EPL table. Moreover, Coach Unai Emery Arsenal squad are already closing in on them having won their past four matches. Although West Ham played a totally defensive game against Chelsea the Blues had a number of attempts that could have led to a goal. The game against West Ham also showed some weakness in the … [Read more...]

Iwobi has everything but just this – Koscielny

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny is amazed at the bunch of talent his teammate, Alex Iwobi has but identifies something that should be worked upon. Iwobi has continued to blossom in the current season under new manager, Unai Emery with every opportunity handed to him. The Nigerian international found the back of the net in Arsenal's 3-2 defeat against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. His performance at Arsenal's 4-2 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League on Thursday also caught the attention of the fans. Koscielny is one of those … [Read more...]

David Luiz reveals why Chelsea couldn’t find the back of the net against West Ham

Chelsea have dropped a point this season for the first time all thanks to West Ham. The Hammers had held Chelsea down with a powerful defensive line as it looks as if all West Ham players turn to defenders yesterday. However, Chelsea was lucky enough to escape a total defeat especially when West Ham player  Andriy Yarmolenko made a mistake in what would have been a goal for the Hammers. Brazil international and Chelsea center back, David Luiz in a post-match statement revealed why the game ended goalless for the Blues. David Luiz … [Read more...]

Why Arsene Wenger will not be returning to football anytime soon

Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger is still enjoying his break from football and there seem to be no date in sight for his return. Wenger parted ways with the North London club in the summer after 22 years in charge. Although, it was reported that the resignation of the French manager was against his wish but he was left with no choice as the club management was bent on a change. Wenger is arguably the most successful manager Arsenal has ever had in their history but his last days at the club were not as pleasing as expected. Aside from … [Read more...]

Video: Had Mo Salah scored this goal it would have been a contender for the Puskas Award

Liverpool defeated Southampton on Saturday in a game that ended 3 goals to nothing in favour of the Reds. However, one Player was spectacular for the Reds during the match. And he happens to Egypt international and Liverpool striker, Mo Salah. Mo Salah, who had a wonderful experience last season especially concerning his goalscoring spells had put many fans in a worrying phase as he had refused to find the back of the net in a while this season. However, the weekend match came with a goal from the Egyptian man who gave the Reds their … [Read more...]