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Arsenal manager unsure Alexandre Lacazette will start Spurs match

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he has not yet decided if France international forward Alexandre Lacazette will play from the start against Tottenham Hotspurs. The decision not to play the striker from the start for the recent loss at Premier League leaders Manchester City attracted heavy criticism and many Arsenal fans believe he should be featured more regularly. Arsene Wenger was left discrete when questioned whether the club’s record signing would be selected in the Matchday squad for Saturday’s North London derby. Addressing the … [Read more...]

[Video] David Luiz recovers from injury scare; ready to face West Brom

Chelsea defender David Luiz has recuperated from the suspected knee injury he sustained last week Friday and looks ready to battle for his place in Antonio Conte’s starting line up. The Center-half was dropped by the Italian tactician in Chelsea’s important 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United in the last English Premier League clash before last weekend’s international break, with the tactician saying the Brazil international defender needed to battle hard for his position in the squad. Denmark international defender Andreas Christensen … [Read more...]

Photo: Pogba Take Steps To Bring Paulo Dybala To Manchester United

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is likely to become a superb football agent after hanging the boots in the distant future. We are not forgetting how he was able to convince Romelu Lukaku to ignore Chelsea for a move to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window. Prior to the announcement of Lukaku's sealed deal, Paul teased club supporters with a series of Instagram posts alongside the Belgian while on holiday in Los Angeles during the summer. And after the Lukaku's deal was made known in August, the France international debuted … [Read more...]

Alex Iwobi reveals top secret about England

Despite playing for the England National side at youth level in time past, Nigeria international forward Alex Iwobi opted back in 2015 to represent the Super Eagles at senior international level and has recently stated why, in a report published by the Mirror. The Gunners midfielder confirmed it was an extremely difficult decision, however, explained his family played an important role in the decision he took, including Ex Bolton Wanderers player and Alex Iwobi’s uncle Austine Jay-Jay Okocha - a Super Eagles legend. Iwobi told the media in … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Hold Talks To Snatch Andrea Belotti From Man United’s Grip

It appears Real Madrid will eventually snatch Andrea Belotti away from the grips of Man United following confirmation from Torino that there are ongoing talks with the La Liga side. Andrea was superb at Torino last season and was able to score 32 times in 44 games in all competitions for the Serie A side. His impressive performances has caught the attention of a handful of top European clubs including the premier league duo of Chelsea and Manchester United. It is understood the premier league heavyweights are both considering triggering the … [Read more...]

Tiemoue Bakayoko Out: Chelsea’s Strongest Possible 3-4-3 XI vs West Brom

Chelsea got back to winning ways when they beat Manchester United last time in the premier league following their defeat to Roma in the Champions League in Italy. Next up, manager Antonio Conte will lead his men to West Brom for another premier league game this weekend as the international break come to an end. And as far as Chelsea's team news is concerned, summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko is the latest injury concern for Antonio Conte after the former Monaco player pulled up in training. In such a case, we can expect N'Golo Kante to take … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger concedes defeat, says he might leave Arsenal soon

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he may not run out the two-year-deal in his new contract. After Arsenal’s English FA Cup victory last term, Arsene Wenger signed a new deal at the North London club, lasting over two years, to the frustration of a lot of Arsenal supporters, but the French tactician may not be in charge of the Emirates Stadium for as long as expected. Depending on how Arsenal fares in the English Premier League, UEFA Europa League, English FA Cup and League Cup this campaign, his role could come under severe review by … [Read more...]

Marcos Rojo: Yes, I Will Play Against…

Manchester United star player Marcos Rojo will be playing for his club's reserves on Wednesday as he looks to step up his recovery from injury. The Argentine player also hoped to make himself available for Manchester United's Champions League game against CSKA Moscow in December. The defender has been out of action since sustaining an unpleasant injury during his side's Europa League game against Anderlecth back in April. And after lots of setbacks, the Argentina international is now closing in on a long-awaited return, and he himself has … [Read more...]

Chelsea set to sell Willian for £27million in January to fund Lucas Moura transfer

According to reports emanating from France, English Premier League Champions Chelsea are preparing to put Brazilian Willian up for sale in the New Year to fund a transfer for Paris Saint-Germain outcast Lucas Moura. The 26-year-old has played 141 matches for Chelsea since making his debut in 2013 and was crowned Chelsea’s Player of the Year in the 2015/16 League season, but the Brazil international winger has dropped below the pecking order under Italian tactician Antonio Conte at the West London club. Antonio Conte is thought to be on the … [Read more...]

Arsenal send scout to watch Federico Valverde

Like many other sides, North London giant Arsenal sent their scouts out during the FIFA international break to keep a close watch on some of their targets and this week, Gunners scouts were present on the stands for Austria’s 2-1 victory over South American side Uruguay. With the winter transfer window set to open in January, the Gunners are doing their assignment on possible signings, but the big question is, who were the Arsenal scouts looking at during the match? The Arsene Wenger led team, in recent times have been strongly linked with … [Read more...]

Romelu Lukaku Message To Man United Fans By Doing This For His Country

Manchester United star striker Romelu Lukaku is now Belgium’s all-time record goalscorer with 31 international goals, and he was able to achieve this feat as a 24-year-old. Lukaku scored the only goal in his country's win over Japan yesterday and is now ahead of the duo of Bernard Voorhoof and Paul Vam Himst. Romelu made his debut for his nation in 2010 when he was just 16-year-old, and he has been fantastic since then. He helped Belgium win a ticket for the 2018 World Cup by scoring ten times in their qualifying campaign - which is another … [Read more...]

Chelsea close to agreeing deal for Manu Trigueros

As per reports in Spain today, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is considering making a move for Villarreal star Manu Trigueros. With Chelsea midfield trio of N’Golo Kante, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Danny Drinkwater all suffering a various degree of injury in the past month, the Italian tactician feels like he needs more options in the middle for the second stanza of the League season to challenge favourably for the League title. Manu Trigueros is believed to be top of Conte’s January wish list. The 26-year-old midfielder is known for his good … [Read more...]

Deal Closed! Arsenal no longer interested in Thomas Lemar

As reported by top British publication the Mirror, North London giant Arsenal are prepared to walk away from securing the services of French youngster Thomas Lemar after failing in their attempt on summer transfer deadline day. During the last summer deadline day madness at the North London club, Thomas Lemar was part of the transfer saga between Chilean international forward Alexis Sanchez moving to English Premier League side Manchester City and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joining Liverpool. The former Barcelona forward didn’t join … [Read more...]

Tiemoue Bakayoko sends heartfelt message to Chelsea fans ahead of weekend tie

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko was grafting in the club gym on Tuesday ahead of the Blues trip to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. The Chelsea midfielder didn’t play a part in France’s squad for their recent friendly matches despite his good form the London club. Indeed, the Frenchman produced a strong midfield display to help the Blues seal a 1-0 victory against their Premier League title rivals Manchester United at the Bridge last time out. Bakayoko, 23, joined Chelsea in a £40million deal in the summer window to strengthen Antonio … [Read more...]

Liverpool Can Now Sign Ezri Konsa For A Minimum Of £5M

Ezri Konsa's impressive performances has caught the attention of a handful of top English clubs, and the player is now set to move on to a higher level in his career. And recently, his manager at Charlton, Karl Robinson, made it known that the 20-year-old is ready to leave his side next January, which will revive hopes for the clubs interested in his signature. The England U20 star player has evolved into one of the best players playing in the League One, and he is now a regular at Charlton after coming through the club's academy to become a … [Read more...]

De Gea Discourages Arsenal Target Kepa Arrizabalaga From Moving To London

Athletic Bilbao shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been superb at his club in recent times, and his impressive performances in-between the sticks has seen him emerged as a target for a handful of top European clubs including Real Madrid and Arsenal. However, Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea wants his countryman to stay in Spain as he continues his development at Bilbao. De Gea believes Kepa would be best served staying in the La Liga, and should ignore any move away from the country. Arrizabalaga is rated as one of the most … [Read more...]

Roman Abramovich – David Luiz is Chelsea’s next captain, claims football pundit

According to Ian McGarry, a former Journalist, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich sees Brazilian David Luiz as a future captain at Chelsea. The Chelsea centre-half found himself making the headlines earlier in the month when Italian tactician Antonio Conte decided to drop him for Chelsea’s home tie against Premier League side Manchester United at the Bridge before the FIFA international break. David Luiz was left out of the team completely as Antonio Conte’s team sealed a 1-0 English Premier League win over Jose Mourinho’s side on home … [Read more...]

See What Neymar Did To Man United Player During England Vs Brazil Clash

Obviously, Manchester United youngster Marcus Rashford got bigger things to offer both his club and his country in the nearest future. The talented player has been very much impressive recently and his performances has not gone unnoticed among the big boys in football. Rashford made his England debut just a few months back, and he is now showing his ablity against a superb Brazilian side on Tuesday night. The likes of Phillipe Coutinho, Dani Alves and Neymar were part of the Brazilian squad yesterday, while the English side, on the other … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to replace Alexis Sanchez with Wilfried Zaha

Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha has been identified to replace Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez at North London club Arsenal. The former Barcelona forward is expected to depart the North London club in the winter transfer window or next summer window after failing to renew his Arsenal contract. And Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger could make a winter move for £35million-rated Wilfried Zaha. Crystal Palace’s Superstar signed a new five-year contract in the summer window and would be switching a relegation battling side for an … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger told to sign Steven N’Zonz

Arsenal supporters want their team to sign former Premier League star Steven N’Zonzi from La Liga side Sevilla after the France international hinted at a possible future return to the English Premier League. After playing his first match for France against Wales last weekend, the Frenchman spoke of his love of the English top-flight league and said he does not know what’s next for his playing career. That development led to rumour about the 28-year-old’s next destination and speculations of a transfer to Arsenal. Fans seem to be delighted … [Read more...]

Mourinho To Board: Carlos Soler Is The First Player I Want To Sign In January

According to reports, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has made it known to the club's management that his No. 1 target in the upcoming January transfer window is Valencia's Carlos Soler. The Portuguese tactician intends signing four players during the past summer transfer window, but he could only manage to bring in three - Victor Lindelof (from Benfica), Romelu Lukaku (from Everton) and Nemanja Matic (from Chelsea). Jose missed out on Inter Milan's Ivan Perisic, and his side are now lacking a bit of firepower in the absence of Frenchman … [Read more...]

Arsenal Star Player is on a Move to Spanish Capital

The German footballer could be on the move back to Spain, with reports suggesting he will be playing in the capital city where he played between 2010 and 2013 before joining Arsenal. Mesut Ozil doesn’t look like extending his stay with the Gunners and he is moving on to a Spanish club. Ozil could be turning against his former employers when he joins Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2018. It has been widely reported in the media that Atletico will be letting go of some of their players such as Antonie Griezmann to allow for incomers like Diego … [Read more...]

Atletico Madrid Take Steps To Sign Mesut Ozil: Good And Sad News For Man United

According to reports, La Liga side Atletico Madrid have offered Mesut Ozil a route out of North London next year. Ozil's contract expires next summer at Arsenal, and there were reports the London club will prefer selling him in the January transfer window instead of losing him for nothing next June. The Germany international has been strongly linked with Manchester United for some time now, but it is understood that Arsene Wenger's side are not interested in allowing him to join a rival club halfway the season. And the Sun made it known … [Read more...]

Chelsea line up Gianfranco Zola to occupy big position at Stamford Bridge

According to Tuttosport, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would get help soon, and it might even be a fellow Italian that the reigning Premier League Champions would welcome to fill the role of Technical Director at Stamford Bridge. The main reason why Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola has appeared as a potential candidate is his ability to return calmness to the West London club that looks to be experiencing trouble. Reports indicate that Russian owner Roman Abramovich is not on good terms with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, with Director Marina … [Read more...]

Andreas Pereira: No, I’m Not Coming To Old Trafford In January

According to new reports, Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira does not wish to return to Old Trafford in January, but will rather see out his season-long loan deal at Valencia. Pereira made the move to Valencia on deadline day against the wishes of his manager at the club Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese boss wants him to stay and fight for a place in his squad at Old Trafford, and he was not pleased that the Brazilian midfielder pushed for a move away from his side. The samba star felt he won't have regular playing time in Jose … [Read more...]