The Manchester United side knows fully well that they are out of the top four race as they took on title runners-up Tottenham and Europe hopefuls Southampton all on the road. The Saints lost 0-2 to Arsenal some days back while Tottenham defeated United 2-1 to wrap up things at home on a fine note. The Red Devils have their sight set on the Europa League finals but there are some lessons we learnt from both games as United picked up just one point from a possible six on the road. On this note we evaluate the lessons from the last two fixtures involving the Red Devils. TOTTENHAM AVENGE DEFEAT The host Tottenham Hotspur avenged United defeated with a 2-1 home win at White Hart Lane. The Tottenham side lost 1-0 to Manchester United at the “Threatre of … [Read more...]
Finally, Everton Ready To Allow Lukaku Come To Chelsea, But On One Condition
Ahead of the summer transfer window, one player that has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea is Belgian star Romelu Lukaku. The Everton forward is expected to replace Diego Costa as the Spanish striker is strongly linked with a move to the Chinese Super League at the end of this season. Lukaku was once a Chelsea player, and the Stamford Bridge club are looking towards a reunion during the summer transfer window. The Belgium international is expected to leave Everton at the end of this season to go to a club that can offer him Champions League football next season. Everton are neither going to play in the Champions League nor the Europa League next season, and another club that have been linked with Lukaku is Jose Mourinho's Manchester United - who are … [Read more...]
After Losing To Chelsea, Everton Boss Have This To Say About Chelsea Star
This season is approaching it end in the premier league with just four matches left to play. Chelsea still sit at the top of the premier league table after successfully beating Everton at Goodison Park 3-0 on Sunday, to remain favourites to lift the trophy. Apart from Tottenham thrashing Arsene Wenger's Arsenal 2-0 at White Hart Lane, one of the games played at the weekend which remains on many people's lips at the dawn of this new week is the clash of the blues at Goodison Park. And Everton boss Ronald Koeman, making comments about the game, heaped praises on one of his players for keeping Chelsea's Belgium international Eden Hazard quiet during the game. The Belgian star was not too effective during the encounter against the Toffees, and it was Everton … [Read more...]
Everton 0-3 Chelsea: Man United Legend Singles Out This Chelsea Star For Praise
Former Manchester United defender Phil Neville has praised the role of Chelsea's midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Willian’s goal in their side's 3-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday. It was former Barcelona man Pedro Rodriguez who broke the deadlock in the second half after a 0-0 tie in the first half. The Spaniard scored a superb goal in the 66th minute with a shot taken from outsider the penalty area. Some minutes after defender Gary Cahill scored the second goal for the west London club, the blues Italian manager Antonio Conte brought in the duo of Cesc Fabregas and Samba star Willian. And in the 86th minute, the Spanish midfielder provide a splendid assist for Willian to get Chelsea the third goal, and sealing the three points. Even though … [Read more...]
Epl Fixtures: Possible Line-up, Match Stats, Formation, Prediction(Eve vs Che head to head)
I tag this one battle of the Blue Army. In one corner the blue pride of Meyserside, Everton coached by Dutchman Ronald koeman and in the second corner the blues of London, table topping Chelsea coached by Italian tactician Antonio Conte. The reverse fixture at Stamford Bridge home ground of Chelsea ended in a blood bath with Chelsea whitewashing Everton 5-0. Chelsea will be looking for more of the same. Everton will be looking for vengeance and would hope to find former Chelsea man and EPL top scorer (Lukaku) so far this season with 24 goals in inspiring form. Everton have it so good at home winning 12 of their 17 fixtures at home, they have made their home ground a fortress of some sorts winning 7 games consecutively, and Lukaku scoring in 8 consecutive home … [Read more...]
Everton vs Chelsea: Man United Hero States ‘More Specific’ Predictions
Everton are set to host Chelsea at Goodison Park on Sunday in their next premier league game, and many predictions are flowing already. Former Arsenal player Paul Merson believes the clash will end 2-1 in favour of Chelsea. He considered that Chelsea have been conceding goals in almost all of their recent matches, and since Everton got one of the best strikers in the premier league currently (in the person of Belgium star Romelu Lukaku), they should be tipped to score at least a goal - while Chelsea who have the better squad should collect the full three points. Right now, former Manchester United forward Micheal Owen is giving a more specific prediction for the crucial game at Goodison Park. Owen is not only favouring Chelsea to be the victors after the … [Read more...]
EVERTON NEWS: Koeman- Everton need more players with Lukaku’s mentality
Manager of Everton football club Ronald Koeman has suggested his side must posses a more offensive mentality if they are to get the best out of Romelu Lukaku against the Belgian's former club Chelsea Lukaku has been in blistering form for the Toffees in 2017, notching up 13 goals across eight Premier League wins at Goodison Park since the turn of the year. Everton have however struggled on the road epitomized by their poor display in the drab 0-0 draw against West-ham last time out, and will face a stern test against Antonio Conte's league leading Blues who visit Meyserside on Sunday. If Everton are to get a positive result come Sunday, Lukaku will be key to their success, his future at the Meyserside club remains in doubt, and Koeman believes his side needs … [Read more...]