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Emery hints at what to expect on Sunday

Arsenal have been able to progress to the semi-final of the Europa League after defeating Italian Serie A outfit Napoli in a 3-0 aggregate but there is a need to turn attention to the English Premier League because of the need to seal a top-four finish. The Gunners team have missed out of the Champions League for the last two years and manager Unai Emery who took charge of the club in the last summer has been given the mandate to return the club back. However, as the Gunners team return for an important clash against Crystal Palace on Sunday, … [Read more...]

Europa League: Chelsea Survive Scare To Secure Semifinal Berth

Premier League giants Chelsea are through to the last four of this year’s Europa League after they survived a scare against Czech side Slavia Prague. The Blues had to overcome a second-half fightback in their Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with the team from Czech Republic. Chelsea won the first leg 1-0 away from home courtesy an 86th-minute goal from Marcos Alonso and they wasted no time in adding to that advantage when Spanish international Pedro Rodriguez gave the hosts an early lead in the fifth minute. The West Londoners … [Read more...]

Zidane, Madrid chiefs clash over Pogba

The latest reports coming from Spain reveal that Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is at loggerhead over the signature of French international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba. The La Liga outfit are linked with the signature of the former Juventus midfielder and it is claimed that the football legend is keen to work with his fellow countryman but the club authorities are only keen on the signature of Belgium international and Chelsea star Eden Hazard. However, the report claims that Zinedine Zidane has insisted on working with Paul Pogba … [Read more...]

United seek return of Edwin van der Sar

English Premier League outfit Man United are reportedly pushing to land their former player and legend Edwin van der Sar as they hope to engage in the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils have created the role of a director of football and hope as they begin the restructuring of the club so as to have recruitment responsibilities defined. This became necessary after former manager Jose Mourinho had a rift with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward over the failure to sanction some transfer deals. Arsenal to insist on former … [Read more...]

United reportedly in talks with this German international

Emerging reports claim that Man United are interested in the signature of German international central defender Niklas Sule and have already established talks that will have him move in at the end of the season. It is claimed that the Red Devils have been on the radar of the star player for many months but have now moved to make inquiry about his availability ahead of the summer transfer window. The report claims that the Red Devils are not alone in the search for the star player as Chelsea are also long-term suitors of Niklas Sule who was a … [Read more...]

Chelsea Discover Asking Price For Long-term Defensive Target

Chelsea will have to pay a lot of money to secure the signing of one of their long-term transfer targets according to a specific report from popular media portal Goal. It was revealed that a world-record deal for a defender would be required to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. Senegalese international Koulibaly is widely regarded as one of the top three centre backs on the world football stage. He was part of the Senegal squad to last summer’s FIFA World Cup tournament in Russia. Kalidou Koulibaly has been a key performer for Napoli … [Read more...]

Hazard Is An Important Player – Chelsea Legend

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola has urged star player Eden Hazard to stay at the club despite the transfer rumours linking him with a transfer away from the club this summer. The Chelsea legend talked about Belgian international Hazard during his latest interview as monitored by popular media outlet Goal. Gianfranco Zola is back at Chelsea as the assistant manager to Maurizio Sarri who was appointed the Blues manager last summer. The former Chelsea player was speaking ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with … [Read more...]

French World Cup winner To Reject New Chelsea Contract

Chelsea have been rocked by the news that striker Olivier Giroud will reject a new deal to stay at the club beyond this summer when his deal is expected to run out. According to the publication from the Daily Mirror, the French World Cup winner is not ready to commit his immediate future to Chelsea having struggled for regular playing time this season. In a recent interview, Olivier Giroud narrated how he has been frustrated at his lack of playing time at Chelsea this season. Giroud signed for West London giants Chelsea in January 2018 in a … [Read more...]

Unai Emery gets transfer kitty boost

Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been hinted that he could have an increase in the transfer budget that was initially promised him if he is able to ensure qualification to the Champions League in the coming season. The Gunners boss was initially told he would have £40 million to engage in the summer transfer window as the club have got limited funds. But with the hope of qualification, there would be a need to boost the squad to be able to face the challenge ahead for European competition and the Spanish boss has been told he would now have £70 … [Read more...]

Arsenal to swoop for this Ramsey replacement

Latest report hints that North London outfit Arsenal are ready to swoop for Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay ahead of the coming summer transfer window. The move for Kerem Demirbay is a bid to have Wales international midfielder Aaron Ramsey replaced ahead of the coming season. The former Cardiff City midfielder has already agreed to join Italian Serie A outfit Juventus on a four-year deal after refusing to extend his stay with the North Londoners. Kerem Demirbay has been impressive since he joined the German Bundesliga side and has … [Read more...]

Unai Emery told why he must play Ozil in Napoli clash

North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery has been given reasons why he must play German international Mesut Ozil in their Europa League second leg clash against Napoli later on Thursday. The Gunners team had secured a 2-0 advantage in the first leg at the Emirates Stadium but there are suggestions that they will have a real test when they play at Naples because Napoli will be waiting to give them a real test. Paul Merson has therefore warned manager Unai Emery that the World Cup winner must be in the team, especially ahead of Armenian … [Read more...]

United told when they will win trophies

English Premier League outfit Man United have been told not to expect to win a trophy anytime soon because they still have a big job to do. This is according to Graeme Souness who gave his reaction to the Red Devil’s defeat against Barcelona in the Champions League quarterfinals. Man United were defeated 3-0 with two goals coming from Argentina international Lionel Messi which means they will have to wait until next season to be able to play a European competition. Two major players leaving Arsenal Although, the Red Devils are in the … [Read more...]

United now told to come for this Napoli star but on one condition

English Premier League outfit Man United have been hinted that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale in the coming summer transfer window. The Red Devils have long been in the pursuit of the Senegal international defender with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting on his signature. The interest from the Portuguese boss was confirmed by Napoli president but it did not work through. Man United have now been told that Kalidou Koulibaly will now be available for sale but they will have to meet with … [Read more...]

Solskjaer hoping to lure AC Milan star player

It has been reported that Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing all in his power to lure AC Milan right full-back Davide Calabria to the Old Trafford in the coming summer transfer window. Davide Calabria’s contract at the San Siro is gradually running out and the club are making efforts to convince him to remain with a new deal but talks are still underway as an agreement is yet to be reached. David Calabria impresses at the Italian Serie A outfit and has got a contract with the club until 2020 but there is an urgent need for a new … [Read more...]

How Solskjaer deceived United like Mourinho

Former Man United midfielder Paul Ince has opined that his former team were deceived by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the current team is no different from what they had when manager Jose Mourinho was in charge of the team. It would be recalled that Jose Mourinho was sacked by the Red Devils management in December last year and was immediately replaced by the former Red Devils forward on an interim basis where he performed impressively and won games, in addition to ensuring they play better. The Red Devils in his first few weeks won a number of … [Read more...]

United legend urges Pogba to leave

France international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba has been unwittingly advised by former player Paul Ince to leave the club noting that he deserves to be in a better team. The World Cup winner has been struggling to make an impact in the Man United team as he was part of the squad that were defeated 3-0 by Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona earlier this week. Paul Pogba started very slow at the start of the season under former manager Jose Mourinho but he immediately returned back to is best when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over as he … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Thrash Portuguese Opponents To Secure Last Four Berth

Premier League leaders Liverpool have secured a spot in the Champions League semifinals following the thumping win over their Portuguese opponents. Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 away from home in what was the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. The Reds had earlier won the first leg at Anfield 2-0 with goals from Guinean international Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. Brazilian attacker Firmino scored again in the second half to extend the Reds’ lead having come on as a second-half substitute for Divock Origi. Sadio … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Attacker On Target Twice As Quadruple Dream Ends

Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling continued his good goalscoring form for both club and country during the Champions League quarterfinal tie with North London giants Tottenham Hotspur after he scored two goals in the unfortunate aggregate defeat to their Premier League opponents. Sterling hit a first-half brace but it was not enough for Manchester City who crashed out of the Champions League via the away goals rule despite beating Spurs 4-3 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash. Tottenham Hotspur had won the first leg … [Read more...]

Chelsea Star Frustrated With Lack Of Playing Time

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has tried out over his lack of playing time at the club since the start of the current season. Giroud talked about the lack of first-team opportunities that he had to endure at Chelsea in his latest interview ahead of the Blues' Europa League quarterfinal second leg clash with Slavia Prague FC of Czech Republic. According to the French World Cup winner, he’s frustrated with his situation at Stamford Bridge. Giroud started this season as the second choice striker behind Alvaro Morata and he has maintained that … [Read more...]

Klopp Yet To Think About Champions League Duel With Messi

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he’s yet to think about how to stop Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi when both sides meet in the Champions League semifinals at the start of next month. This was the position of the Liverpool manager on Messi when he was asked during his post-match press conference after the FC Porto win. Liverpool setup a last four meeting with Messi and Barcelona after they thrashed FC Porto 4-1 in their Champions League quarterfinal second leg clash to secure a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese … [Read more...]

Barcelona, Dortmund In Race To Sign Ex-Chelsea Player

Spanish champions Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are in a race to sign Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis according to reports coming out of the media in Germany. Filipe Luis is expected to leave Atletico Madrid this summer and he has been touted as a possible transfer addition to the playing squad at Barcelona and German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. The 33-year-old has been a wonderful player for Atletico Madrid since he signed for the club in 2010. The Brazilian international player joined Atletico Madrid from fellow Spanish La … [Read more...]

Mane Equals African Record With Porto Strike

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane continued his good form for the Reds this season after he scored the opening goal during the convincing win over Portuguese champions FC Porto in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Mane was amongst the goals as Liverpool thrashed FC Porto 4-1 at the Estadio Dragao on Wednesday night and a 6-1 aggregate win over the Portuguese outfit. The Senegalese international scored the opening goal of the game to take his knockout stage tally to 10 goals thus becoming the third African to reach that … [Read more...]

Champions League: Klopp Hails Fantastic Porto Performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised his players after their phenomenal performance against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League. Klopp hailed his side following the comprehensive win over FC Porto which sealed the Reds' semifinal berth. The German tactician was full of praise for his players during his post-match press conference after the Champions League second leg clash played at the Estadio Dragao. Liverpool had won the first leg 2-0 through first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino and they had to … [Read more...]

Arsenal won’t give up on Ramires, he is coming

It has been reported that North London outfit Arsenal are keen on the signature of Brazilian outfit Bahia star Eric dos Santos Rodriques, known as Ramires ahead of the coming summer transfer window. It is reported by The Mirror that Ramires has been on the radar of the North London outfit for a while but they are now ready to land him this summer window. The interest in the star player was made public by Brazilian outfit Bahia executive director Diego Cerri who described him as a young boy of great potential with the quality that will make him … [Read more...]

Arsenal, Everton to go head-to-head for £43m Ajax star

Two Premier League teams Arsenal and Everton have been tipped to go head-to-head for the signature of Ajax star Hakim Ziyech as soon as the summer transfer window is reopened. Hakim Ziyech has been impressive for Ajax and he was a major part of the team that scaled through o the semi-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday night against Italian Serie A outfit Juventus. This season has been one of the best for Hakim Ziyech as he has scored about 19 goals and provided 20 assists which makes him one of the best in the league and a perfect fit … [Read more...]