Fans of North London side Tottenham Hotspurs got an early Christmas present after news broke that their star man Harry Kane has signed a new deal until 2022 with a reported £100,000 weekly wages to make him one of the highest earners at the club. The 23-year old striker is the latest Tottenham player to pen a new deal at White Hart Lane this season following the likes of Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Dele Alli. Kane, who had been previously linked with 20-time English champions Manchester United as per a report from popular outlet ESPN, has grown … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Ouster: Fans Right To Boo ‘Poor’ Arsenal – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that fans were right to boo his players during his side's 2-0 loss to Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in what was the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. It was a shambolic first half performance from the Gunners and they were subsequently booed off by their fans with scores at 2-0 in favour of Southampton courtesy goals from Dutch international Jordy Clasie and English left back Ryan Bertrand. The impressive win represents the first time Southampton would qualify for the last four … [Read more...]
Fact – Mourinho Need To Consider The 4-4-2 Formation
Firstly, I need say the English premier league is a very interesting one. Here is why. It all began with the 4-4-2 formation. When Alex Ferguson led the United boys to Spain to play a 3-3 draw against Barcelona in a 1998/99 Champions League Group Stage Match at the Camp Nou, the world saw the outstanding team work between the two front men (Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke). After the game, Ferguson himself agreed that there is nothing as sweet as the 4-4-2 formation. And of course, the 4-4-2 formation was the main thing in the English League back … [Read more...]
Luis Muriel Could Be On His Way To Stamford Bridge
Chelsea hunt for additional fire power up front that could serve as a better back up to Diego Costa is set to be signed. According to Daily Star, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is currently monitoring the situation of Sampdoria forward Luis Muriel but will have to wait until summer transfer to make move for him. Report has it that Conte want to see the star performances this season and make a judgment on him at the end of the season campaign. The 25-year old South American star joined Sampdoria in 2015 from Udinese for £10m. The Colombian … [Read more...]
Finally Wilshere Wants New Contract At Arsenal
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal to fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Bournemouth has said his aim is to pen a new deal with the North London outfit. The 24-year old's current contract runs out at the end of 2018 and the Arsenal academy product wants to use his loan spell at Bournemouth to get back to full fitness and prove to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that his long-term future lies at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere, who has had to battle with a lot of injuries in a relatively … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Add More Power To His Midfield
In the summer transfer window, Manchester United splashed a huge amount of money to bring a superb midfielder in the person of Paul Pogba to the Old Trafford from Juventus . The Frenchman keeps improving rapidly and Jose Mourinho side still have a handful of options in the midfield. However, the United boss is still looking further to strengthen his central midfield, and two players are in the limelight. According to the Sun, Mourinho wants to bring Nigerian International John Mikel to United, despite the fact that the Super Eagles captain has … [Read more...]
Update – Liverpool Linked With January Move For Red Hot Star
Celtic star Moussa Dembélé is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment and the latest suitor to be linked to the young striker is Anfield giants Liverpool as per the report from Scottish media outlet Glasgow Live. In-form Dembélé, who has also been linked with top European sides like Arsenal and Manchester United, would cost Liverpool around £40m with the January transfer window fast approaching. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the French youth international and he would be hoping he can seal a deal … [Read more...]
Leicester City To Land Wilfried Ndidi Ahead Of Chelsea
English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City are reportedly close to sealing a mouth-watering deal for Super Eagles star Wilfried Ndidi from Belgian side Genk ahead of current league leaders Chelsea. The 19-year old has been a solid performer for Genk since he joined the club thereby attracting the interest of well established European sides like 2012 UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea and English league holders Leicester City. According to respected Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur, Leicester City have done enough to win his … [Read more...]
Breaking: Liverpool targets Moussa Dembélé in January, Klopp eager to sign him
Information coming out of Glasgow indicates that Liverpool FC are planning a £20Million January bid for Celtic's French sensation; Moussa Dembele. This will be a new Scottish transfer record if it materialises. However, doubts remain over the likelihood of such deal happening. First, Liverpool are the most prolific side in the EPL. And this has been achieved with Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi playing nominal roles. Hence the question; do Liverpool need another striker? Besides, Dembele, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, … [Read more...]
Liverpool Roberto Firmino And Joel Matip To Return Soon From Injury
Liverpool’s chances of getting maximum 3 points in Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth has been boosted with the return to action of forward Roberto Firmino and center back, Joel Matip who were both left out of the team’s Tuesday night’s 2-0 EFL Cup quarter final win over Leeds as a precaution. Firmino picked up a minor calf injury in Liverpool’s league win over Sunderland last Saturday. He is, however, set to be named in the starting XI in Sunday's match against Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth who lost to Arsenal in their last league … [Read more...]
Will Chelsea’s Winning Run Continue Against City? Mancity Vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea are on an impressive winning streak of 7 EPL matches. During this run which has taken them from 5th on the log to the EPL summit, they have scored 20 goals and conceded a solitary goal. It is indeed an impressive feat in all sense. Before this run began however, Chelsea didn't have a win in 3 league matches. A draw against relegation-threatened Swansea was followed by damaging defeats to title rivals; Liverpool and Arsenal. In a post-match following the loss to Arsenal, Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte promised to find an answer to their … [Read more...]