Pochettino insists Tottenham deserved to win and were the better team Surprisingly despite losing a goal lead to Chelsea and leaving with no points Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino has insisted that Tottenham outplayed Chelsea and deserved to win. Pochettino was quoted in his post match interview as saying "I think, if you analyze today’s game, we have better possession, more attempts. But football is not just a stat." "I think, comparing the two teams, we were better today. I think we need to be pleased with the performance." After … [Read more...]
Confirmed by Boss: The most defensive team Klopp has ever played
Liverpool scored two late goals to see off Sunderland in a Premier league match that saw Firmino pick a knock and Coutinho an injury. The latter was substitute by Origi who opened the scoring. Klopp described Sunderland as the most defensive team he has ever seen. He said: "I was not in doubt about the result, I just tried to fix a few things like using space better. It was an intense game for us and a deserved win at the end. "There is a lot to analyse. This was the most defensive team [Sunderland] I ever saw in my life. "Sunderland … [Read more...]
Mourinho issues warning to this United star player, he might need to change is style of play
Jose Mourinho has warned Anthony Martial he needs to take his chances as he is running out , in a press conference ahead of the match against West Ham Mourinho said that Anthony Martial had a decent game against Feyenoord but suggested that he was fighting for a place with members of the team and time was running out for him to impress. Mourinho was quoted as saying ‘The players have to win their positions. They are friends, they are colleagues who work together every day but in the end they compete between themselves to have more chance to … [Read more...]
Explained: This is how Chelsea overturn a goal deficit to remain top
It was an eventful day at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea fans as they overturned a Christian Eriksen goal to come back and win 2-1. It started on a bad note at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham held on to possession to make sure they denied Chelsea the ability to create chances or even get a goal with long spells on the ball until Pedro Rodriguez scored with a wonderful turn and a curling shot to restore parity in the 45th minute to preserve their unbeaten run. With a better showing in the dying minutes of the 1st half and a more motivated Chelsea … [Read more...]
Manager admits Liverpool target can leave in January
Moyes has admitted that holding onto his 22-year-old goalkeeper if the big clubs come with deep pockets for Pickford. Pickford is seen as Joe Hart's successor as England's number one. So it's no surprise that he is seen to be worth about £20m or there about. Neither is it a secret that the amount won't deter English big teams should they be interested in the 22-year-old. Sunderland's opponent today -Liverpool- is believed to be an interested party. And Moyes admitted there isn't much he can do: "If he keeps performing at the level he is, … [Read more...]
“He is brilliant” Man U star praises Manager
Manchester United has had a difficult start to the season under Mourinho that has seen United lie sixth in the premier league, nine points below leaders Chelsea. The Red boss has been shuffling his back line in bid of finding a partnership that is better suited to serve him as he tries to mold the club into a side capable of competing for titles. Luke Shaw, a player Mourinho had tried signing while at Chelsea but who had eventually signed for the Reds was criticized by Mourinho earlier this season about his position. And Phil Jones says … [Read more...]
“Good one dude” Arne Semundseth laughs at ex-Liverpool star
Former Liverpool player El Hadji Diouf spoke in the aftermath of Steven Gerald's retirement from football, talking about the Liverpool legend being scared of him. The Liverpool legend Steven Gerald put an end to his career and it has been topic of much discussion as players and managers have been having their say on it. El Hadji Diouf was at Liverpool for two years and had been known to be critical of Gerald in the past. "When I arrived, I showed him that he was nothing," he told SFR Sport. "I asked him, 'What great competition have you … [Read more...]
This is why we can win the EPL, Mourinho speaks ahead of clash against West Ham
The Red Devils may be sixth on the Premier League table with few points behind Chelsea but the Red Devils boss remains adamant that they are still in the Premier League race. Mourinho has won three Premier League trophies, all at Chelsea. Two he won at his first stint and one in his second stint which ended as Chelsea players struggled for form and fitness. United will clash with West Ham this weekend in the Premier League and the Red Devils boss has hinted on changes. Also pointing out his time at Chelsea as proof that United are in the … [Read more...]
United target to remain at Chelsea
Willian has not been a starter at Chelsea in recent weeks and Pedro has been a preferred option, pushing Willian down the pecking order. But Conte, the Blues boss has stressed that the Brazilian attacker is important and still very much part of his plans as he shed light on the players situation. "He's come back and now it's important to find good form because, in this period, he was unlucky," he told the press at a pre-match conference "You know why [he was initially missing]. But it is important now to be focused on work and find … [Read more...]
“One of the best” Conte praises Spurs boss
Tottenham will clash with Chelsea at the Stamford bridge on Saturday. The last time the two met, Chelsea drew with Tottenham, stopping their title challenge when it was most feasible. The clash heated tempers up as Leicester went on to be crowned English Champions. The newly appointed Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, has revealed a meeting he had with his North London counterpart whom he sees in a very positive light. While still a coach of the Italian national team, the former Juventus manager visited West Ham, Tottenham and Chelsea in bid … [Read more...]
Jurgen klopp comments on this star player ahead of match against Sunderland
Joel Matip has been described by some as one of the best transfers of the transfer window as he started life with the Reds on a good note having settled in well. Matip arrived from Schalke on a free transfer during the summer transfer window and has gone on to forge a strong partnership with Dejan Lovren at the base of Liverpool defence. Conceding 14 goals in 12 matches. But Reds boss isn't surprised the Cameroonian international turned out fine as he praised the 25-year-old determination for success. And he had nice words for the central … [Read more...]