Emerging reports reveal that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seeks to have a control of the recruitment department and decision at the Old Trafford. This is followed by what is described as a disappointment suffered by the manager in the summer when his wish for defensive additions was not granted. The Portuguese manager had wished for the signing of Harry Maguire, Jerome Boateng and Toby Alderweireld after the sum of £70 million had already been spent on Diogo Dalot and Fred in the summer leading to the rift with executive … [Read more...]
Mourinho linked back to Real Madrid
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been linked to a shocking transfer to Spanish outlet Real Madrid following the sack of Julen Lopetegui who saw his fifth defeat of the season against Barcelona in just 14 games. Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was earlier linked with the job but that seems to be off the table with reports that he is not comfortable picking the job because the players might lack believe in his ability to turn things around. However, Madrid team B coach Santiago Scolari has been made the coach “provisionally” to … [Read more...]
Why Anthony Martial drives me crazy
Manchester United legend Gary Neville is very critical of striker Anthony Martial and his performance at the club which to him deserves to be far better. Martial started very poorly at the Old Trafford this season and was forced to contemplate a move away from the club but that has since changed as he has scored in three successive Premier League game for the Red Devils. He has been tipped to get firing alongside French midfielder Paul Pogba following their goals against Everton in last weekend’s Premier League game. Video: Fabinho … [Read more...]
Why all is still not well at United with Mourinho
There are indications that all is not well at Manchester United with manager Jose Mourinho after allegations that a meeting with the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward was cancelled at short notice without any reason. The Portuguese manager has not had it any good so far this season with a very poor start to record the worst of the club’s form in many years and that has severally placed his job on the line. Aside the dressing room crisis and the rift he had with certain players which ended up affecting the results on the pitch, the former … [Read more...]
Arsenal ready to end ‘the mess’ with bid for 26-year-old left-back
Arsenal have been hunted in their last two games over the absence of options at the left-back and that was able to cost them their winning run which eventually ended at 11 by Crystal Palace. With the Injury of Nacho Monreal, Unai Emery has been forced to play Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka at the left-back where he committed the blunder that led to the 2-2 draw in the Premier League game at the weekend. Spanish manager Emery is reportedly ready to add more options at the position and has submitted a £8 million bid for Ajax left full-back … [Read more...]
Former Arsenal player proves Tottenham rivalry is unending
The rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham seem unending even after retirement from the game for the players. This has been proven with former Arsenal player Paul Merson who still thinks the London rivals are inferior to his former side not minding what the situation has been in the past few years. It has been an age-long rivalry between both side especially with boasts from the supporters of wins and achievements. Arsenal have always had the take because of their past success but the bad outings in recent years with the failure to qualify … [Read more...]
United beating Arsenal and other rivals for 5-goal poacher
Manchester United are believed to be having it all for themselves in the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho if the report from bookmakers is anything to go by. The 18-year-old player who left Manchester City at a younger age in search of a regular football has impressed in the German league scoring 5 goals in 17 appearances, a feat that has caught the attention of big European clubs including Arsenal and his former owners. Ian Wright stands to defend Hector Bellerin It is reported that City have realized their mistake in … [Read more...]
£120,000-a-week star reveals the secrete behind his Chelsea’s fine form
Chelsea defender David Luiz is of the opinion that new manager Maurizio Sarri is the reason for the good form at the Stamford Bridge this season. The West London club Chelsea have been firing since the beginning of the season and they are so far unbeaten in the Premier League and in all competitions. This adds to the fine play and rediscovery of individual form. The Brazilian defender is one of those who have rediscovered their form including Belgium international Eden Hazard, English star Ross Barkley and Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Martin Keown … [Read more...]
Why United do not need Lukaku anymore
Football legend Alan Shearer has opined that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is no longer needed at the Old Trafford following his poor form this season. The Belgium international has been in bad form this season and has failed to score in eight games for his side. No wonder, he was left out to the bench in United’s 2-1 win over Everton. According to Shearer, the player has not been helpful in going forward because of his weak form which makes it difficult for the Red Devils to attack as they ought to. why we failed to win, … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal fans need not worry ahead of Liverpool clash
Arsenal fans have got reasons to smile again ahead of the team’s Premier League clash against Liverpool at the weekend. Manager Unai Emery has been forced to make some gamble in his selections in the last two games by playing midfielder Granit Xhaka in the left fullback position and that has made the defence more unstable. The 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace which ended Arsenal’s winning run was attributed to the fact that Xhaka was not in his original position as he committed one of the fouls that led to the penalty. All of these have been … [Read more...]
Why Torreira is best to lead Unai Emery team
Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva has stated that Arsenal can now contend for the title with the signing of Lucas Torreira in the team. The Uruguay international joined Arsenal in the summer after a fabulous performance at the World Cup in Russia and has become a major part of the team. Torreira has provided the steel and cover in the Arsenal middle and has been able to stabilize the North London defence, which will bring a new era to the Emirates Stadium. Former Arsenal legend who shares the same similarity with Torreira on the … [Read more...]
He was a bit less in his thinking, Unai Emery
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has blasted French striker Alexandre Lacazette for his mistake that cost the team the second penalty which led to a 2 - 2 draw. Lacazette’s carelessness had led to Wilfried Zaha winning a penalty after being fouled by Granit Xhaka. It was well converted by Luka Milivojevic who scored the second goal in the game from the spot to hand Palace a 2-2 draw. Emery argued that mistakes are allowed as he is not free from making any but affirmed that they needed to be learnt from and not cause a loss in concentration and … [Read more...]
Arsenal ready to give Barcelona their wish
Arsenal are reportedly ready to give Barcelona their wish by allowing Laurent Koscielny join the Spanish giants in the January window. The Spanish giants are reportedly seeking for the player who is currently on the sideline because of their not-too-many options at the back. Reports according to Team Talk says the North London side are ready to do business so as to cash in on the player especially now that they have got enough options with new signing, Sokratis Papastathopolus, Rob Holding and Shkodran Mustafi all doing a good job in the … [Read more...]
Unai Emery receives bad news from Arsenal chiefs
Efforts by Arsenal manager Unai Emery to strengthen his team in the coming January transfer window has been damned by reports from the club’s chief which hints that they will not be involved in any business in the coming months. This is directly opposite of what happened same time last year when Alexis Sanchez made way to Manchester United in a swap deal that brought Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the Emirates Stadium. The Chile international was therefore replaced with the signing of Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund while Konstantinos … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp dismisses rumor of growing jealousy at Anfield
Liverpool FC made some big signings in the summer transfer window, spending the sum of £150 million to bring in new players to Anfield. The players include Naby Keita, Fabinho, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Alisson Becker. These new signings have proved to be the best signing Jurgen Klopp has signed so far but there seems to be a growing tension at Liverpool especially among the midfield players. As a result of the performance of the newly signed midfielders, old midfielders like Adam Lallana, Jordan Henderson, and Gini Wijnaldum are already feeling … [Read more...]
Unai Emery gets first warning from club chiefs
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has gotten his first warning of his side’s performance as he is told of the need to return back to Champions League football. Arsenal Chiefs Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Veketesham told the Spanish manager that the club do not belong to the Europa League but the Champions League, telling him that it should happen soon. Arsenal last saw a Champions League game about two seasons ago with former manager Arsene Wenger in charge at that time but the former PSG boss came in the summer in a bid to return the club to its glory … [Read more...]
Sky Sports pundit speaks on Anthony Martial
Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has made a special claim about Manchester United striker Anthony Martial after his superb display in his side’s 2-1 win over Everton in the Premier League game. The Frenchman joined Paul Pogba to have their names on the score sheet and also to hand the Old Trafford side a 3-points, the first convincing win in all competitions after the international break. Souness described Martial as a baby who has got the ability to succeed to any level of his career if given the right environment to do so. The Sky Sports … [Read more...]
Ozil proved his passion but…. Graeme Souness
Graeme Souness has stated that Ozil proved his passion to play by the attitude he gave to the manager when he was subbed off in the Premier League game against Crystal Palace. Ozil was made to make way for Danny Welbeck in the 20th minute to the end of the game and he obviously looked unhappy. This according to Souness is a display of passion by the German. Souness stated that it was his first time to be seeing the former Real Madrid star have a display of such for being subbed out of a game. Arsenal confirm new addition to executive … [Read more...]
Jamie Redknapp makes case for Paul Pogba
Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has pleaded for a change in the narrative about Manchester United player Paul Pogba, stressing that the focus should be on his good performance and nothing more. He made this claim after the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over Everton with the French Midfielder missing a penalty in the game. Redknapp expects most of the analysis to be centred on the player’s penalty miss and not his good performance he had in the game which he says is unfair to Pogba. The Liverpool legend stated that the World Cup winner is the … [Read more...]
Why we failed to win, Holding
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has played down the penalty he cost his team by stating that his side failed to win against Crystal Palace because they started slow. Two goals from Pierre Emerick- Aubameyang and Xhaka were overshadowed by the two penalties conceded as a result of defensive errors by Mustafi and Xhaka. The game which ended in a 2 - 2 draw ends the Gunners’ winning streak having had their 11th straight win against Sporting CP in the 1-0 Europa League on Thursday. Although, the 12 games unbeaten run continues for the North … [Read more...]
Arsenal were warned ahead of Crustal Palace trip
Arsenal failed to continue their winning run as it ended at 11 after the 12th attempt was stopped by Crystal Palace who pulled a 2-2 draw with the North London side at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal were not intelligent enough as they fell in the traps of their host by conceding two penalties in the game which was scored by Luka Milvojevic to cancel the goals by Pierre Emerick Aubameyang and Granit Xhaka. This remains a big blow to the gunners who were warned by Crystal palace captain and the goal scorer Luka Milvojevic before the game. It … [Read more...]
How Arsenal failed to win but remain unbeaten in 12 games
It is only a change of narrative and not a reason to cry for the Gunners as they failed to extend their winning run to 12 with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The Gunners defence will definitely take the blame after Shkodran Mustafi and Granit Xhaka both conceded penalties in the game to ensure that the goals from Perrier Emerick Aubameyang does not count at the Selhurst Park. Arsenal have been on a high flying mood after their two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea in their first two games of the season … [Read more...]
Mourinho defends Pogba after penalty miss
Manchester United finally return to winning ways with Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial finding the back of the net to record a 2-1 win over Everton. It has been tough for the Jose Mourinho side who are winning their first game after the international break having recorded a defeat against Juventus in the Champions League and a draw against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. Pogba had missed a penalty in the game which would have cost the team but he will not be held responsible as they can boast of a win at the moment. However, manager Jose … [Read more...]
Ramsey: We have learnt our mistakes, Arsenal chief
Arsenal chief and head of football Raul Sanllehi has hinted that the club has learnt its mistake on what happened with contract rebel Aaron Ramsey and will never allow a player’s contract to run into the last year again. The Gunners were left with no choice over the Wales international who because of his importance to the club and the end of his contract made an ambiguous demand from the club which could not be met. Arsenal, therefore, walked out of talks with Ramsey’s representatives as they could not afford the demands of his weekly … [Read more...]
The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that the only thing that gets him confused about his Old Trafford side after saying he doesn’t know why. The Spanish goalkeeper wonders why his side will have to wait to concede goals before they attack. He made this claim in reaction to the two big comebacks his side have had this seasons against Newcastle and Chelsea where they came from goals down to win and level the game respectively. According to him, the defensive department of the team are doing quite well but more is needed to … [Read more...]
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