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Superstar duo not leaving in January insists Arsenal manager

Arsenal are set to reject a renewed interest in Superstar duo of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez in the New year and keep the unsettled duo at least until the current season ends, according to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Ozil and Sanchez will be available for free come the end of the ongoing 2017-18 season, but the North Londoners want to keep the attacking duo and boost their Premier League and Champions League aspirations. Premier League rivals Manchester City came very close to securing the signature of Alexis Sanchez on transfer deadline … [Read more...]

Chelsea manager drops major hint about January signings

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has dropped a major hint that he will ask the Chelsea board to sign a number of players in the January window to give his team renewed hope of competing favourably with Manchester City in the English Premier League title race. The Skye Blues have been by far been the most consistent side in the English top flight this term, with the Citizens having only on one occasion dropped points so far this season to leave them eight points ahead at the apex of the log. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City came from one goal down … [Read more...]

Mourinho Drops These Man United Stars For Tuesday Watford Clash

Ahead of the Tuesday premier league game against Watford, it has been made known that the Manchester United duo of Marouane Fellaini and Henrikh Mkhitaryan have not travelled with the rest of the party that left for Vicarage Road on Monday night. Jose Mourinho is leading his men to Watford hoping to earn all three points and put some pressure on league leaders Manchester City ahead of the weekend fixtures. Man United are still eight points behind Pep Guardiola's side and could once more reduce the gap to five by beating the Vicarage Road club … [Read more...]

Fans would love this; Chelsea to resume contract negotiations with Superstar

According to the Telegraph, Premier League Champions Chelsea are prepared to continue negotiations of a contract extension with Belgium star Thibaut Courtois’ representatives before the season ends. Last week the goalkeeper disclosed that the contract negotiations had stalled. According to widespread reports, the Belgium international is requesting a huge pay rise to his current £120,000-weekly deal, and the Blues seem to be unsure whether they’ll be prepared to grant that wage wish. The West London club made him a new deal offer in May, but … [Read more...]

4-3-3 Formation: Man United Predicted XI vs Watford

Man United will hope to reduce the gap between them and league leaders Man City on Tuesday night when they clash with Watford at Vicarage Road. The red devils won Brighton 1-0 on Saturday at Old Trafford while Watford thrashed Newcastle 3-0 at St James' Park. After the Tuesday game, Man United will travel to North London to face Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, and the game against Arsene Wenger's side might influence Jose Mourinho's selection against Watford. As far as Man United's team news is concerned, the duo of Eric Bailly … [Read more...]

Manchester United Set To Land first January Signing

According to new reports, Jose Mourinho's side are set to splash a whopping £60M to bring Jose Gimenaz down to Old Trafford anytime soon. Sports Mole made it known that the red devils are planning to meet the £60m buyout clause in the contract of the Uruguayan defender at Atletico Madrid. Manchester United, who beat Brighton and Hove Albion 1-0 in the premier league last Saturday, have been linked with Gimenaz in recent times ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. Though he's just 22, Jose has evolved into one of the best in Europe … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend tells club to replace Arsene Wenger with 40-year-old man in 2019

According to Arsenal legend Ian Wright, Marco Silva would be a great contender to take over from Arsene Wenger at the Emirates in 2019. The French tactician has faced a lot of questions about his managerial future over the past 2 years following the Gunners continued regression under him. However, the Arsenal boss was able to survive at the club despite missing out on UEFA Champions League football for the very first time under his tutelage. Arsene Wenger did lead Arsenal to their third English FA Cup win in four years to make the former AS … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to pay £53 million to land goal machine on the cheap

Premier League Champions Chelsea have been on red alert after a report credited to Metro Sport, disclosed that German side Borussia Dortmund are ready to lower their valuation for Gabonese Pierre Emerick Aubameyang after the striker’s relationship with the club broke down. The Gabon international striker has been impressive in the German Bundesliga with his goals record but his recent attitude has led to several fines, bans and constant friction between his teammates and the club. His situation at the club has alerted top European clubs, … [Read more...]

Hero: This Is What Jose Mourinho Must Do Before Man City Clash

Former Manchester United player Gary Neville believes his former side must earn all six points from the two premier league games they will play before hosting Pep Guardiola's side at Old Trafford. The red devils will face Watford on Tuesday and travel to North London to clash with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal in the weekend, before the game against the league leaders next week. The citizens have been unstoppable so far this season, and are yet to lose a single game in the premier league, topping the table with eight points. In all fairness, the … [Read more...]

Arsenal boss gives injury update on forgotten Arsenal star

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that he is in the dark as to when midfielder Santi Cazorla will be fully fit and ready for selection for the Gunners. The Spain international midfielder has not played for the Gunners since sustaining a severe Achilles injury last year October and needing a number of surgeries to correct the problem. Santi Cazorla’s recuperation has been littered with setbacks and it is still unknown exactly when the midfielder will be fully fit enough to return to action for the North London club. Arsene Wenger was … [Read more...]

Revealed! Reasons behind Antonio Conte’s decision to drop Chelsea’s creative king for Liverpool clash

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte played down the effect of his tactical decision to leave Cesc Fabregas on the bench in favour of summer signing Danny Drinkwater for the Blues clash on Saturday with Liverpool FC. The Italian tactician decided to start summer signing Danny Drinkwater from the beginning along with French duo of Tiemoue Bakayoko and N’Golo Kante in middle for Chelsea at Anfield, despite Cesc Fabregas having been in impressive form recently. Antonio Conte then decided to introduce Cesc Fabregas on late on in the match and the Spain … [Read more...]

Watford vs Manchester United: Preview, Team News, Who Will Win?

Jose Mourinho will lead his men to Watford for their next premier league game on Tuesday night, and we can't help but only imagine what will happen after full-time. Watford have been impressive recently, and they were able to beat Newcastle United 3-0 away from home last time out, and they currently sit on the eight spot of the premier league table. Manchester United are also going into the game with full confidence following their 1-0 win over Brighton at Old Trafford last Saturday, and are still sitting second on the league … [Read more...]

Good news! 22-year-old next Thiery Henry joining Arsenal next summer

According to reports, North London giant Arsenal are ready to make a new bid in their attempt to sign Thomas Lemar next summer – but their bid will be below the £90million they submitted back in August. According to Daily Mail, the north London club are set to table a new bid as the attempt to bring the 22-year-old forward to The Emirates Stadium after having failed to sign him last summer. However, the same publication claims that Arsenal will not be ready to match the £90million fee they tabled for Thomas Lemar last summer window. The … [Read more...]

Man United Top Target Reveals Transfer Approach

Belgian star player Dries Mertens was very much in the news during the summer transfer window after he emerged as a target for a handful of top European clubs including Manchester United and Chelsea. And the Napoli star player has recently made it known that he received an approach from La Liga giants Barcelona during the summer, although he chose to remain with Napoli for this campaign. This season so far, Mertens has scored 10 goals and provided three assists in just 12 top-flight games for Napoli. As talk continues to hot-up regarding … [Read more...]

Club Sends Stern Warnings To Man United: No, We Won’t Sell Him

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane remains adamant that none of his men will be allowed to leave the club in January. A handful of Real Madrid players have been linked with various clubs across Europe as the January transfer window moves closer. Wales international Gareth Bale has been strongly linked with a move back to the premier league in recent times. There were speculations that Jose Mourinho's Manchester United are keen on bringing him back to England despite his unpleasant injury record. However, Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Agreed! La Liga Giant Enter Race For Arsenal Star Player

Reports emanating from Spain claim Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid have joined the race to secure the services of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez in the winter transfer window in January, as reported by The Mirror. As we approach the next transfer window in the New Year, this transfer speculation won’t go away anytime soon. The future of Chilean Alexis Sanchez is one of the big uncertainties at the club right now, with the former Barcelona star having only seven months left on his Arsenal contract. The attacker came close to a transfer to … [Read more...]

Arsenal and Liverpool Top Target Put In Class Of Messi, Ronaldo And Neymar

PSG star player Marquinhos insists his team-mate Julian Draxler has impressed him more than the trio of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. Hailing the German player recently, Marquinhos made it known that Julian's technical ability has impressed him more than that of other superstars in the world of football. The 24-year-old sealed a move to PSG back in January and he has scored 12 times in 39 appearances for the Paris club. However, following the arrivals of the duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe during the summer transfer window, … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Arsenal

Manchester United star player Romelu Lukaku could miss his side's next three local games should the FA decide to punish him for hitting Gaetan Bong in the groin during the 1-0 win premier league game against Brighton on Saturday. Lukaku was caught on camera kicking Bong in the groin while the game was still on. The Belgium international lashed out at the defender twice in the space of a few seconds when both players clashed as a corner was being taken at Old Trafford. Although the incident wasn't noticed by referee Neil Swarbrick during the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Legend Send Warning To Man United Over Arsenal Star Player

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson warns Jose Mourinho over singing Mesut Ozil for Manchester United in the upcoming January transfer window. The former reds man does not believe the Old Trafford club will need a player like Ozil in their club. The Germany international will be out of contract by the end of the season, and there were some speculations the North London club may sell him when January comes instead of losing him for nothing next summer. The talented midfielder has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid in … [Read more...]

Chelsea Set To Snatch Man United Target With £30M

According to reports, premier league champions Chelsea are set to make a fresh move for Stoke City shot-stopper Jack Butland since Thibaut Courtois is yet to clarify his future at Stamford Bridge. Courtois has been strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent times, alongside the likes of David De Gea and Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Champions League winners continue their search for a new goalie and has identified Courtois as a good guy for the job. It is also understood that Paris Saint-Germain are also … [Read more...]

Salah tipped to eclipse Didier Drogba in the Premier League

Lauren has said Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could eclipse Chelsea legend Didier Drogba as the best African footballer in the English Premier League – although the former Arsenal man admits it will be an uphill task. The Egypt international winger has made a scintillating start to life at Anfield since joining the Reds from Serie A side AS Roma in the last summer transfer window. The African was deemed surplus to requirements at the Bridge before being sold to Italian Serie A side Roma. Salah, 25, has made a bright start to his career at … [Read more...]

Revealed! Club legend name players that will determine Chelsea’s season

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard admits that the Blues struggle to perform consistently when Belgian Eden Hazard and Frenchman N’Golo Kante were not available to represent the side. Chelsea are looking to revive their English Premier League title hopes this season after a rather disappointing start to the season. The Blues have since properly bounced back from their losses in the hands of Crystal Palace and returned into title contention. Antonio Conte’s team also sealed their spot in the last 16 of the ongoing UEFA Champions League … [Read more...]

Liverpool Battle Arsenal For Julian Draxler Signature

According to reports, PSG have decided to sell Julian Draxler next year, and the premier league duo of Liverpool and Arsenal are battling to get the player's signature. The German World Cup winner signed a four-year contract at the Paris club last January, but he has been linked with a move away from the Ligue I heavyweights after a frustrating year at the club. Unai Emery's side are under scrutiny to comply with UEFA's rules in regards to clubs cash flow after spending heavily to sign the duo of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in the summer. They … [Read more...]

Eden Hazard could hand Chelsea the Premier League title – Craig Bellamy

Former Liverpool player Craig Bellamy has warned Chelsea’s Premier League title rivals that Belgian Eden Hazard is up and running for his side in this current 2017-18 season. The Belgium international playmaker made a rather slow start to the season after missing the opening weeks of the current campaign due to his recovery from an ankle injury. However, the skilful attacker netted his first English Premier League goal in the month of October to seal a 1-0 victory at AFC Bournemouth before he scored a brace in a 3-3 draw with Serie A side AS … [Read more...]

Quique Setién reveals Arsenal strikers Joel Campbell frustration at being sidelined

According to Real Betis manager Quique Setién, striker Joel Campbell is frustrated over his recent injury problems. Joel Campbell, who is currently on loan at Spanish side Real Betis, sustained a knee problem over the last summer that ruled him out for some months. When the striker eventually returned to first-team duty with Real Betis, it was a dramatic return, netting one goal, providing an assist and creating a third in 13 minutes. But before he completed 90 minutes in the Spanish league for his loan side, the forward got injured once … [Read more...]