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Liverpool Loanee Backs Reds For Premier League Title

Derby County winger Harry Wilson has thrown his weight behind parent club Liverpool over Premier League champions Manchester City in the race for the league title. Liverpool and Manchester City are battling for the right to win the Premier League title and Welsh international Harry Wilson thinks that the Reds can see off the holders to win a first league title in almost three decades. Harry Wilson talked about Liverpool and their title challenge in a chat with media outlet S4C. Ex-Chelsea Boss Named 13th Highest-Paid Manager Liverpool … [Read more...]

No Chelsea Future For Midfielder – Sarri

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has told midfielder Danny Drinkwater that he has no future at the club. Italian tactician Sarri made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League quarterfinal tie with Czech Republic club Slavia Prague. Slavia Prague host West London giants Chelsea in the first leg of their Europa League last eight clash in Prague on Thursday night before the second leg meeting scheduled for Stamford Bridge next week. Maurizio Sarri told reporters that Danny Drinkwater is not adaptable before … [Read more...]

Arsenal with major boost ahead of Napoli game

North London outfit Arsenal have received a major boost ahead of their clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli later on Thursday after it is reported that Wales international Aaron Ramsey could be available for the game that would be played at the Emirates Stadium. The Wales international was nursing a knock and could only play the second half of the club’s 1-0 defeat against Merseyside outfit Everton on Sunday. However, he is now in line to help the Arsenal team against Napoli as this could be his last opportunity to win a title as an … [Read more...]

Big Aubameyang claim made ahead of Napoli game

Arsenal were without Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the starting line-up of the last Premier League game against Merseyside outfit Everton last Sunday. The former Borussia Dortmund player came from the bench but could not help his team to secure a win or a draw as they fell to the Merseyside outfit. However, it is reported that he is set to return to the starting line up in the first leg of the Europa League clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli on Thursday. It was claimed that the star striker was ill and unfit for … [Read more...]

Why I met Arsene Wenger, Ancelotti

Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti has said that he only held secret talks with former Arsenal boss because of wine and food. He made this claim while reacting to claims that he had held talks with the former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to become his successor at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that Italian Serie A outfit Napoli boss Carlo Ancelotti was linked with the job at the Emirates Stadium after former manager Arsene Wenger was made to leave the club, with claims that he met the French boss to lobby his way … [Read more...]

Why Ozil does not deserve criticisms

German international and Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been backed amidst the criticisms against him for his lack of quality performance in some of the games this season. This is the stand of France international Alexandre Lacazette who explained that the former Real Madrid star remains a leader in the team despite all odds. Mesut Ozil had a very slow start of the season and that is why he had a loggerhead with the Spanish manager Unai Emery but he is already improving in his form but the performance against Everton is still … [Read more...]

Former Arsenal chief returns to raid Unai Emery

North London outfit Arsenal might not be able to keep manager Unai Emery for a long period as he is reported to be wanted at the Italian Serie A outfit AC Milan. The latest report claims that a former Arsenal chief, Ivan Gazidis is interested in the Spanish manager as he hopes to land him if an opportunity arises. The San Siro side have got Gennaro Gattuso who is doing a good job as AC Milan sit fourth in the league table but Ivan Gazidis is keen to have him replaced and Unai Emery has been identified as the best fit for the club. Premier … [Read more...]

Drogba makes big United Champions League title win

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has stated that Man United can go all the way to win the Champions League this season with the resurgence of the team under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. According to him, the Red Devils are in a similar situation with Chelsea in the 2011-12 season when Di Matteo replaced Ander Villas-Boas and led the team to win the Champions League that season. Drogba who was part of the team and noted that the United team could just pose the same surprise and do the magic to win the Champions League if they are able to go past … [Read more...]

Smalling ready to stop Messi

Man United star Chris Smalling has boasted to be ready to stop Argentina international and Barcelona star Lionel Messi when they clash on Wednesday night for the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Messi remains a major threat to the Man United team with his fine form at the moment but Chris Smalling is of the opinion that the star player is stoppable just like others. The Red Devils defender is of the opinion that he has been able to stop Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo in previous meetings in the competition and hopes to have a … [Read more...]

Mata gives United condition for stay

Juan Mata is reported to have handed a condition for a stay to his English Premier League side Man United as they hope to keep him at the club. Reports claim the club are ready to hand him a year contract extension but he would not accept that until they are able to increase it to a two-year deal. Juan Mata is a very important Red Devils player and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is keen to work with him but with his contract set to end, he could be leaving the club is they fail to agree on a new deal. CONFIRMED! Why announcing SOLSKJAER is … [Read more...]

Liverpool Favourites To Sign Young Chelsea Winger – Report

Premier League leaders have emerged as the surprise favourites to sign young Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi according to the publication from the TalkSport. The player’s future at Chelsea is in doubt with just over a year left on his contract at the club and several European clubs are interested in him. Major European sides like Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been credited with an interest in the young England international. Callum Hudson-Odoi has seen his status soar in recent weeks after he … [Read more...]

Chelsea Powerless To Stop Hazard Transfer To Real Madrid – Report

West London giants Chelsea won’t be able to stop the transfer of star player Eden Hazard to Real Madrid this summer according to the report from Goal. Belgian international star Hazard is expected to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid at the end of the season and the Blues are almost handicapped to stop him from joining the outgoing European champions... The Chelsea talisman has one year left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge and the Blues risk losing him for free next summer if they don’t sell him this summer with the player not willing to … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Slavia Prague vs. Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards

Europa League front-runners Chelsea are overwhelming favourites to secure a semifinal berth at the expense of last eight opponents Slavia Prague of the Czech Republic. Slavia Prague have been one of the surprise packages of this Europa League season and their players were excited about the quarterfinal draw against Chelsea but it would likely be the end of the road for the Czech side. Slavia Prague saw off Spanish La Liga giants Sevilla in the last round but the Blues are a level above the Spaniards and are expected to be a much sterner test … [Read more...]

Ferguson tells Solskjaer how to stop Messi

English Premier League outfit Man United have been handed a boost with their legendary former manager Alex Ferguson playing an advisory role to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ahead of their Champions League clash against Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona. The Red Devils secured a historic qualification after defeating French Ligue 1 outfit by 3-1 at Paris despite the 2-0 defeat they suffered in the first leg of the round of 16 at the Old Trafford. The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer team have therefore got Argentina international Lionel Messi as the major … [Read more...]

Klopp Delighted With 1st Leg Advantage vs FC Porto

Jurgen Klopp has expressed his delight with the first leg advantage against Portuguese champions, FC Porto, as the Reds target their sixth title this season. Klopp led five-time European champions Liverpool to a 2-0 win over FC Porto at home in what was the first leg of their Champions League last eight tie. In his post-match reaction to the straightforward win, Klopp told reporters that he’s delighted with the first leg result before adding that he would have taken a 2-0 win before the first leg meeting at Anfield. Liverpool took the lead … [Read more...]

Naby Keita Praised After Champions League Heroics

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has drawn high praise from one of his Reds teammates after his heroics against Portuguese champions FC Porto in their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Naby Keita was one of the Reds’ top performers against FC Porto in the first leg of their last eight tie. After the game, Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk praised Naby Keita following his performance for the Merseysiders. Van Dijk is delighted with Naby Keita and that the Guinean international player is finally showing his quality in the colours of … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Player Dropped For Tactical Reasons

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that star midfielder Kevin De Bruyne was dropped from the starting XI for the Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night. Former Chelsea player De Bruyne was left on the bench for the first leg clash of the Citizens' Champions League quarterfinal tie with Spurs at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne came on for the final minutes of the game in place of David Silva but he was unable to prevent Manchester City from suffering a 1-0 defeat at the hands of their … [Read more...]

Champions League: Klopp Praises His Skipper After Porto Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for his captain after his impressive outing against Portuguese champions FC Porto in the Champions League on Tuesday night. Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson was outstanding as he led the Reds to a fantastic first leg lead over their Portuguese opponents in their Champions League last eight tie. In his post-match press conference after the 2-0 win over FC Porto, Klopp praised England international Henderson and how he has been able to adapt to a new role. Jurgen Klopp narrated how Jordan … [Read more...]

Liverpool Defender Sets Sights On Two Trophies

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk believes that the Reds can go all the way in two competitions namely the Premier League and the Champions League. Van Dijk talked up the possibility of winning two trophies in his post-match reaction after his team saw off FC Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie. Liverpool had earlier moved a step a close to a semifinal berth with a 2-0 win over the Portuguese champions courtesy first-half goals from Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino. After the game, Dutch international Van Dijk … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Close In On Last Four Berth After Porto Win

Merseyside giants Liverpool have moved closer to the last four of the Champions League after their straightforward victory over Portuguese champions FC Porto in what was the first leg of their quarterfinal tie. Liverpool beat the Portuguese team 2-0 to take charge of their Champions League last eight tie. The Reds took an early lead in the fifth minute through the in-form Naby Keita before Roberto Firmino added a second goal on 26 minutes. Naby Keita has now scored two goals in his last two games for Liverpool despite going scoreless since … [Read more...]

Juventus to block Pogba’s Real Madrid move

From every indication, there are a number of suitors for France international and Man United midfielder Paul Pogba ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Paul Pogba has been linked away from the Old Trafford and there are no chances he would remain at the club next season with his agent reported to be pushing for a deal for him but the Red Devils are not ready to part ways with their star player The World Cup winner has been seen as a player of the now and the future for the club but he has made the situation worst by declaring his wish … [Read more...]

Pogba going nowhere, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Man United star manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to make claims on the speculations that France international Paul Pogba will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Paul Pogba has longed made efforts to leave the Old Trafford especially in the first half of the season when he had a rift with manager Jose Mourinho but the club insisted on his stay as they view him as a major part of the club's future. It was therefore expected that life will return to normal with the former Juventus after he regained his form under new manager … [Read more...]

Gerard Pique names best EPL team

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has given his own assessment of the English Premier League as he names Man United as the best of all. It would be recalled that Gerard Pique was once in the English Premier League at the Old Trafford as a 17-year-old boy in 2004 before his move to the Spanish La Liga outfit. However, the Spanish defender claims the current situation at his side is just a phase the club must pass through to transit from the Alex Ferguson era. According to him, the legendary manager had the best United team ever but he is still … [Read more...]

Arsenal to prepare for another Europa League season? Big call made

This season in the English Premier League is one of the toughest that has been experienced in a long while as no winner can be determined with just a few games left to the end of the season. There are suggestions that we might have to wait until the last match day to determine that. Although the first and second position has been arguably decided the major title contenders Liverpool and Man City have been tipped, but who finishes third and fourth position, especially for a Champions League qualification is yet unknown and very dicey. The … [Read more...]

Premier League: Chelsea Duo Make Team Of The Week

Chelsea players Antonio Rudiger and Eden Hazard have made the Premier League Team of the Week for the latest round of matches. The list of players for Matchweek 33 Player of the Week was compiled by popular media outlet Goal. According to Goal, Rudiger and Hazard made the list after both players played their respective parts in the 2-0 win over West Ham United on Monday night. Chelsea boosted their hopes of a top-four finish and Champions League football following their 2-0 win over the Hammers in their London Derby clash at Stamford … [Read more...]