Wales international Aaron Ramsey sustained an injury in Arsenal’s Europa League clash against Italian Serie A outfit Napoli on Thursday night and the report from the boss Unai Emery seems unpleasing to the ear. The Gunners were able to see past the Italian side with a 1-0 win at Naples, all thanks to a free-kick goal by French striker Alexandre Lacazette but they have their loss to count at the end of the game with Ramsey’s injury. He was forced out in the first half and replaced by Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Speaking after the game, Unai Emery confirmed that the Wales international suffered a muscular injury which could take weeks before total healing as he stressed that the fans may never see Aaron Ramsey in an Arsenal jersey again. Anthony Joshua vs Jarrell … [Read more...]
Emery to bolster attack with this 10-goal forward
The summer transfer window is fast approaching and the North London outfit Arsenal boss is looking to add more strength to his team ahead of the coming season. It has been suggested that the Spanish boss will be adding more strength to all departments including the attack and has identified Fortuna Dusseldorf forward Benito Raman as a good addition. It has been noted that the Unai Emery team have got the third-best attack in the English Premier League with 66 goals in 33 games as they bid to secure a top-four finish but that will not stop them from doing more with additions. PSG youngster seeking Emery re-union The Gunners have therefore learned that Benito Raman will cost £13 million which is perceived to be affordable knowing the limited £40 million … [Read more...]
The two players to praise for Arsenal’s resurgence
The start of the season made projected the North London outfit Arsenal as a weak side defensively as they conceded the highest number of goals amongst the top six teams. All of these seem to have changed rapidly as the Gunners team have been transformed to recording six clean sheets in the last seven games across all competi0tons. Former Man United midfielder Owen Hargreaves has attributed the resurgence to the perfect partnership between Laurent Koscielny and Sokratis Papa. Emery given the biggest challenge of his life by Ancelotti With this feat, the North London outfit have now stepped up in their race for a top-four finish while they have been able to see past Italian Serie A outfit Napoli for a semi-final clash against Spanish La Liga outfit … [Read more...]
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, the Spanish boss has hinted that there could be a squad rotation after stressing the need so as to get the players fresh and to get a balance between the domestic league and the Europa League. Unai Emery told why he … [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 were 2-0 up when Slavia Prague defender Simon Deli put through his own net. Liverpool join Arsenal in race for unhappy Bayern Munich star Olivier Giroud added another goal for his 10th goal in the Europa League this … [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 as his major priority as he hopes to return the club to winning ways by having an overhaul of his squad. Arsenal to raid North London outfit for £25m-rated defender Meanwhile, Paul Pogba seems to be keen on leaving … [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 player as technical director, not Overmars However, as the summer transfer window fast approaches with the Red devils' team hoping to have an overhaul of his squad, the Red Devils team seek the return of Edwin van der … [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 major part of the Germany national team that won the 2017 Confederations Cup. Arsenal get good news from Germany over this star player Niklas Sule was, however, not favoured in the last 2018 summer World Cup as he … [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 since joining the club from Belgian side Genk in 2014.z How Jose Mourinho planned to do away with Luke Shaw Napoli manager Carlo Ancelotti recently revealed that Kalidou Koulibaly has a €150m release … [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 Slavia Prague FC of Czech Republic. The Blues are in a fantastic position to secure a semifinal position after they won the first leg away from home via a 1-0 win. Champions League: Liverpool Thrash Portuguese … [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 deal reported to be around £18m. Mata gives United condition for stay The 32-year-old joined the club from Premier League top-four rivals Arsenal and he has performed well for his team. Giroud is the leading … [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 million to spend. Sarri Made No. 1 Managerial Target At Roma The North London outfit are currently in the race for a top-four finish against Man United, Chelsea and Tottenham but there are hopes that they can scale … [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 been tipped to serve as a perfect replacement for the Juventus-bound star player. Solskjaer refused to be distracted by “different” past The midfielder has so far scored four goals and provided 8 assists in 28 games … [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 midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan because he is still a match winner. Salah Unfazed By Eight-Game Goal Drought Mesut Ozil was earlier criticised for poor performance as he was also left out of the team for a couple of games … [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 risk of missing out of the Champions League next season as they face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham for the top-four slot and will have to achieve that before returning next season. Graeme Souness stated … [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 the asking price of £130 million for his signature or forget about landing him this summer window. The reason behind Roberto Firmino's new role Kalidou Koulibaly’s contract with Napoli will expire in 2023 but there … [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 right full-back at the Old Trafford with Antonio Valencia hoping to leave the club at the end of the season. Emery’s summer priority revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reported to be uninterested in Diogo Dalot at the … [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 games and attracted praise of from other former players but Paul Ince noted that the situation has changed since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer got the job on a permanent deal. How Chelsea Recovered From Poor Form … [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 scored goals and played better. The same cannot be said of the former Juventus player at the moment because he has been inconsistent in his performance. The free principles Solskjaer, United chiefs must adhere to spelt … [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 Mane gave Liverpool a first half lead to put the game beyond FC Porto. Ex-Liverpool Star Delivers Champions League Blow To Rivals Man Utd Mohamed Salah then doubled the lead for Liverpool before outgoing FC Porto … [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 1-0 courtesy of a 78th-minute strike from South Korean international Son Heung-Min and the former Bayern Leverkusen player was on hand to score two first-half goals for his team. His two goals overturned an early … [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 role since the loan transfer of Gonzalo Higuain during the January transfer window. Deschamps Defends ‘Underappreciated' Giroud After France Heroics Higuain was signed as a direct replacement for Morata who left … [Read more...]
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