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Arsenal’s Probable 3-4-2-1 XI vs Koln

Arsenal will be playing Koln away from home on Tuesday for their next Europa League game, but Arsene Wenger won't be very much bothered about the outcome of the game as his side are already through to the knockout stages of the tournament. However, his men will be going into the game with full confidence following their win over an in-form Tottenham side in the premier league last weekend. And as far as Arsenal's team news is concerned, we can expect Arsene to make a handful of changes in the starting eleven that played against Mauricio … [Read more...]

28-year-old Arsenal star set to join this Spanish side in January

According to reports, North London giant Arsenal are considering cashing in on Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez to Spanish la Liga side Real Madrid in the January transfer window rather than lose him to Premier League rivals Manchester City for nothing. The Chilean’s Arsenal deal expires in the summer and he would be free to hold negotiations with any foreign suitors in the New Year ahead of leaving for nothing. However, Sanchez did have an interest in signing for Manchester City last summer and he could opt to wait until the end of the … [Read more...]

Koln vs Arsenal: Preview, Team News, Who Will Win?

Arsene Wenger leads his men to Germany for their next Europa League game against Koln on Thursday, although his side are already through to the knockout stages after sharing points with Red Star Belgrade last time at the Emirates. Although Koln are still sitting bottom of the group, they have a chance to push themselves to the second spot if they can earn all three points from tomorrow's game. During the first leg between Arsenal and the German side ended 3-1 in favour of the premier league club at North London. Around 20,000 Koln fans … [Read more...]

Injury boost ahead of Liverpool versus Chelsea clash

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hopeful that defender Joel Matip will be fit for selection when his side play Chelsea at Anfield on Saturday evening. The centre-half missed the 3-0 win over Southampton in the English Premier League at Anfield Stadium on Saturday afternoon with a thigh problem and was not part of the travelling party to Spain for the UEFA Champions League encounter with La Liga side Sevilla on Tuesday. However, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has now disclosed that he is expecting the defender to be available for selection when … [Read more...]

Liverpool Hero Not Pleased With This Player After Sevilla Performance

Former Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann is not pleased with Alberto Moreno’s interview after the 3-3 draw with Sevilla on Tuesday. The former Liverpool man has questioned Moreno's loyalty to the Anfield club after the Spanish defender reacted to Sevilla homecoming. Alberto has established himself as Jurgen Klopp’s first choice left-back this term after it appears he has adapted to the rigorous demands of the English top flight. The Spain international has successfully collected his spot from James Milner and has kept summer signing Andy … [Read more...]

Bundesliga Giants Send Message to Arsenal And Liverpool Amid Star Player’s Link

Schalke star player Leon Goretzka has been in the news recently due to his links with some top European clubs including the premier league duo of Liverpool and Arsenal. And recently, a top official at Schalke has commented on the midfielder's situation at the club, amid speculations linking the talented player to the English top flight. The German player is out of contract at the Bundesliga club at the end of this season, and both Liverpool and Arsenal are understood to be interested in getting his signature. Arsenal are confidemt to get … [Read more...]

Lionel Messi urges La Liga giant to sign Chelsea superstar

Over the last few seasons, Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard has been mentioned in that group of A-list players just after the Argentine Lionel Messi’s and Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo’s of this world, but the rumour has always been that the Belgian could leave for the Spanish La Liga to play alongside one of football superstars. La Liga Champions Real Madrid have been long-term admirers of the Belgium international playmaker dating back to his days at French Ligue 1 side Lille but it’s Catalan side FC Barcelona who are being strongly linked with the … [Read more...]

Finally, Star Player Opens Door For Manchester United Move

Manchester United top target Antoine Griezmann has confessed that a move to the Old Trafford in the future is something that is possible. The Atletico Madrid star player was heavily linked with a move to the Old Trafford club during the summer transfer window, and there were reports that he himself was keen on moving to the premier league to play for Manchester United, after rating his chances of joining the red devils as a ‘six out of ten’. He, however, opted to stay at the Spanish capital after a UEFA ban against Atletico prevented them from … [Read more...]

Arsenal suffer major blow in pursuit of Kepa Arrizabalaga

Kepa Arrizabalaga has been strongly linked with a transfer to Arsenal recently. The Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper has been impressive lately and has drawn attention from a number of suitors across Europe, including Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. The 23-years-old has sealed himself as Athletico Bilbao’s first choice goalkeeper this term and has played 11 matches in the Spanish La Liga so far. The North London giant have been linked with some good goalkeepers in recent times, with first-choice goalkeeper Petr Cech now into his thirties. … [Read more...]

Liverpool Take Steps To Sign Julian Draxler

Liverpool conceded three goals at Sevilla during their Champions League group stage game on Tuesday, which is yet another reminder that the club needs good defenders. Obviously, Jurgen Klopp has one of the best attacks right now in the premier league, but his defense department is quite bad, and he needs to get it bolstered. But the latest transfer news that concerns Liverpool is not about a defender, but an attacker - in the person of PSG's Julian Draxler. According to L’Equipe, a handful of top European clubs have made contact to lure the … [Read more...]

Here Is What Eduardo Berizzo Told His Boys Before The Comeback Against Liverpool

It has been made known that Sevilla boss Eduardo Berizzo informed his men that he had prostate cancer at half-time before their fantastic comeback in the Champions League on Tuesday against Liverpool. Liverpool travelled to Spain for this week's European football game and were able to get 3-0 ahead of their host before halftime, thanks to a brace from Roberto Firmino and another goal from Sadio Mane We all thought the Merseyside club will be earning all three points from the game on Tuesday to establish themselves as Group E major victors, but … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil could join Schalke 04

German Bundesliga club FC Schalke 04 want to bring in Arsenal star Mesut Ozil from the Emirates Stadium – but that is not expected to happen until after the summer transfer window. Head of Schalke supervisory board Clemens Tonnies, discussed the prospect of Germany international attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil returning to the German side, with a transfer away from the North London club looking very likely. As cited by ESPN, Tonnies disclosed that he has a great relationship with the German and the club is definitely considering him to return … [Read more...]

Tiemoue Bakayoko is at it again, sends message to Eden Hazard ahead of Qarabag clash

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko posed for a photo with Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard and gave the thumbs up as the team prepare for their UEFA Champions League encounter against Qarabag on Wednesday. The Premier League Champions head into the fixture looking to try and secure their place in the next round - last 16 of the club competition, and knowing that a win on the night would secure their qualification. Eden Hazard was in brilliant form for his side at the weekend as he grabbed a brace and was awarded the man of the match in the 4-0 … [Read more...]

Man United Could Get Keylor Navas For Cheap, But It’s No Good News

Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea no doubt is the best goalkeeper in the world, and Manchester United fans are so much in love with their No. 1 shot-stopper. He has been superb at Old Trafford in recent times but has also been heavily linked with La Liga giants Real Madrid for some time now. It appears Zinedine Zidane is ready to do all it takes to bring De Gea into his team, as latest reports are linking the shot-stopper with a move to the Bernabeu once again. Don Balon made it known that Real's president Florentino Perez is keen on signing … [Read more...]

Qarabag will be torn apart tonight as Fabregas and Pedro fly to Azerbaijan all smiles

Chelsea’s Spanish contingents Cesc Fabregas and Pedro were all smiles as the Blues jetted off to Azerbaijan to honour their all-important UEFA Champions League match with Qarabag on Wednesday. The Blues head into the match knowing that a win would seal their place in the knockout stages of the competition. Antonio Conte’s men have been in impressive form in the English top-flight lately and followed up their win over Premier League rivals Manchester United with a 4-0 triumph at West Brom on Saturday afternoon. Belgium international … [Read more...]

Arsenal suffer major blow in Michael Zorc pursuit

According to the Evening Standard, North London giant Arsenal have suffered a major blow in their chase of a new sporting director, with Borussia Dortmund Director Michael Zorc poised to stay at the German Bundesliga club. The Premier League side have been making good progress in their effort to freshen up their recruitment team at the Emirates club and have already had successful talks with Bundesliga giant Borussia Dortmund. The development was confirmed earlier in the week that the Emirates club have named Sven Mislintat as the Premier … [Read more...]

Basel Vs Man United: Preview, Team News, Who Will Win?

The Champions League is here again, and Manchester United are set to clash with Basel for their next European football game on Wednesday. Jose Mourinho's side have been in superb form so far in the tournament, and the Portuguese tactician will look to make it five wins from five games tomorrow. The Old Trafford club will finish top of the Group A if they can get at least a point from the meeting with FC Basel. The red devils came back from a goal behind to thrash Newcastle United 4-1 on Saturday in the premier league, and will be going into … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte to send Chelsea scouts to watch Berke Ozer

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois continues to be strongly linked with a transfer away from Stamford bridge every transfer window, with La Liga and Champions League winners Real Madrid being the main suitor. With his deal running out at the end of next campaign, and second choice goalie Willy Caballero now 36-years-old and only at the West London club for only this season, The Blues need to begin thinking about a perfect replacement in goal. The Premier League Champions will have their eyes on one of Europe’s top goalkeeping talents in the … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to beat North London rivals and Chinese mega-rich clubs to Richarlison

According to the Watford Observer, North London duo of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur will face stiff competition from mega-rich clubs in the Chinese Super League for Watford youngster Richarlison. The Brazilian starlet has been sensational for Watford since joining them in the summer. He signed for the Vicarage club for a transfer fee of about £11.5 million from Brazilian side Fluminense and has taken the English Premier League by storm. Arsenal have been linked with the attacking midfielder in recent times but are could be rivaled by their … [Read more...]

Manchester United Probable 4-2-3-1 XI vs Basel

Manchester United showed class after they came from behind to thrash Newcastle United 4-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday in the premier league. Up next is another Champions League game against Basel, and Jose Mourinho will be leading his men to the game with full confidence following the win against Rafa Benitez's side. Man United have already qualified for the knock-out stages after winning their first four games, and in such a case, we can expect Jose to make a handful of changes in the starting XI that faced Newcastle on Saturday. Frenchman … [Read more...]

Victor Moses left behind as UEFA Champions League Squad travel to Azerbaijan

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has a stronger squad to select from now than he had at his disposal after the last FIFA international break. The Italian tactician had lost French tactician N’Golo Kante and Super Eagles star Victor Moses and had England midfielder Danny Drinkwater still nursing his niggling leg problem. Spain international striker Alvaro Morata had sustained his hamstring problem just a week before that. Now Antonio Conte has his squad much closer to complete fitness as they head to Azerbaijan to play Qarabag. The Italian … [Read more...]

Dirk Kuyt Ask Klopp To Sign this Player For Liverpool

Former Liverpool player Dirk Kuyt wants his former club to bring in Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton, believing the defender would do a 'great job' at Anfield. Van Dijk was constantly in the news during the summer transfer window, and he even submitted a transfer request to force his way out of St Mary's. Liverpool were believed to be closing in on a deal at the start of the summer, but the Anfield club were made to keep off from the defender when his club threatened to report them to the FA for approaching him illegally. The Merseyside … [Read more...]

Shkodran Mustafi wants to remain at Arsenal; denies transfer rumours

Germany international defender Shkodran Mustafi has played down speculations of him wanting to depart from the North London club after a terrific display from the center-half in the win against Tottenham Hotspurs at the Emirates Stadium, as reported by the International Business Times. The German has long been linked with a transfer away from the North London club but the Arsenal star had some big words to rubbish the reports. The Germany defender had missed about six weeks of the campaign through a thigh problem but returned in good form to … [Read more...]

Burnley will defeat Arsenal, despite Spurs victory – Ferdinand

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has told BT Sport, as reported by the Evening Standard that Arsenal will follow up their win over local rivals Tottenham Hotspur with a defeat against Burnley. Understandably, Arsenal fans are feeling pleased with the team at the moment, having seen their favourite team dominate their bitter London rivals on Saturday afternoon. However, the football pundit is out to burst their bubble. It really doesn’t sound beyond the Gunners to go and lose against a team like Burnley FC after beating Premier … [Read more...]

Here Are The Top Man United Stars Missing In Training Session Before Basel Clash

Manchester United will be set to clash with FC Basel for their next Champions League game, but the trio of Phil Jones, Eric Bailly and Michael Carrick were not part of the party that participated in the final training session before the side made the trip to Switzerland. The Old Trafford club need just a draw on Wednesday to secure top spot in their Champions League group. The duo of Phil Jones and Eric Bailly missed the premier league game against Newcastle United on Saturday, and it appears the pair won't feature in the Champions League game … [Read more...]