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Midfield Maestro confirms his commitment to Arsenal

Arsenal contract rebel Mesut Ozil has confirmed that he is 100 percent committed to the North London club. The attacking midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Premier League rivals Manchester United, informing his close friends he is ready to leave the club. The Germany international playmaker’s deal with the Emirates club runs out next summer, fuelling rumour of a transfer away. Arsenal’s owner Stan Kroenke, on Thursday, heaped praises on the midfielder and claimed new contract negotiations were ongoing. The German has told the … [Read more...]

Not Ozil – Man United To Make Big Move To Sign Talented Midfielder

Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United side walked into this season impressively, and are still serious contenders for the premier league trophy for this campaign. One of the best decisions made by the Portuguese boss was to strengthen his squad during the summer transfer window when he signed Nemanja Matic and Romelu Lukaku. And as far as the transfer news is concerned, the former Chelsea manager is still keen to add more quality to his team at Old Trafford. Manchester United are strongly linked with top quality stars and one of them is … [Read more...]

Arsenal Star Sends Position Message Across

Arsenal star player Mesut Ozil has dropped some hints that he is not pleased with Arsene Wenger for not playing him in his best position since the French manager switched to a 3-4-3 system at the club. Ozil's start to the new term has been disturbed by a knee injury, and the former Real Madrid player has also been forced to contend with rising speculation that surrounds his future. His current contract with the Gunners will expire at the end of this season, and there are no signs he will be extending his stay at the club by signing a new … [Read more...]

Man United Star Player Send Message To Tottenham Fans

Manchester United star player Luke Shaw has confessed he is keen to reunite with his former manager Mauricio Pochettino at White Hart Lane, and he believes the Argentine boss wants him to come over to London. Both have worked together back then at Southampton, and the left-back flourished under the manager before making a £30million move to Manchester United in 2014. The 22-year-old has however struggled since his switch to Old Trafford, and has made only two appearances as a substitute in the League Cup this term. His contract with the red … [Read more...]

Updated Lineup – Star Player Has Been Replaced In Liverpool’s Likely 4-3-3 XI vs Huddersfield

Liverpool are already set to clash with Huddersfield for their next Premier League game today, and the Anfield club will hope to get back to winning ways after they were thrashed by Tottenham Hotspur last Sunday at the Wembley Stadium. Few hours ago, we predicted Liverpool’s starting lineup for the game, here on 234sport.com. However, considering some new development, we are now expecting two major changes to be made by Jurgen Klopp. There are reports that Brazilian superstar Philippe Coutinho won't be able to play in the game due to an … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation: Injured Star Returns In Chelsea’s Probable Line Vs Bournemouth

Premier league champions Chelsea are currently nine points behind league leaders Manchester City, and the Stamford Bridge club can't afford to lose anymore point if they are to successfully defend the title this season. Antonio Conte is set to lead his men to clash with Bournemouth on Saturday, before thinking about the Manchester United game to be played next weekend. The West Londoners won their last two fixtures in all competitions and are expected to beat Bournemouth without issues. And as far as the team news is concerned, summer … [Read more...]

Football Prediction : 28th October, 2017

U-17 World Cup (WWL) Brazil vs Mali (WWL)- Over 2.5 / GG (WWW) England vs Spain (WWW) - GG / Over 1.5 England     Premier League (WLW) Manchester United vs Totteham (DWL) - 1X / X- 20 mins (WWW) Arsenal vs Swansea (WLL) - 1 / 1X & Over 1.5 / Away 3 Goals Up (DWL) Liverpool vs Huddersfield (LLW) - 1 / 1X & Over 1.5 / Away 3 Goals Up (DDL) West Brom vs Manchester City (WWW) - 2 / 2X & Over 1.5 / Home 3 Goals Up (LWW) Bournemouth vs Chelsea (DWW) - 2 / 2X & Over 1.5 / GG England     Championship (WLL) … [Read more...]

[Photo] 33-year-old Arsenal star spotted in first-team training ahead of Swansea City clash

Arsenal are finishing up their preparations for Saturday’s English Premier League fixture against Swansea City at the Emirates. The North London club have now won three straight matches in all competitions since that frustrating 2-1 loss away to Watford almost a fortnight ago. Last weekend’s 5-2 humiliation of Everton revived the Gunners hopes of keeping pace with the rest of the top six as rivals Manchester City continue to run away at the top of the log. Germany international defender Per Mertesacker, who played at Goodison Park on Sunday … [Read more...]

[Photo confirmation] Kante returns to Chelsea training ground ahead of Bournemouth trip

Chelsea midfield maestro N'Golo Kante is nearing full fitness as he returns to first-team training with his team's Manchester United fixture closing in. Kante sustained a hamstring injury during the last FIFA international break and was sidelined for three weeks but has lifted Chelsea after joining his teammates in training on Friday. Antonio Conte will be glad, with the player's noticeable absence in the squad of late, who have let in eight goals in their four matches without the former Leicester City man. Conte does have another concern … [Read more...]

Lionel Messi wants his club to sign Arsenal star instead of Philippe Coutinho

Barcelona Superstar Lionel Messi wants his La Liga side to bring in Arsenal star Mesut Özil than Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho, according to Don Balon via The Daily Star. The report claims the five-time Ballon d'Or recipient has called on club chiefs to look at signing Ozil on a free at the end of the season, rather than spending a fortune on bringing in Coutinho. Coutinho's side Liverpool have already turned down multiple mouthwatering offers for the Brazil international attacking midfielder, so it’s tough to say if another big money … [Read more...]

Manchester United Take Steps To Sign €20million Star Player

Jose Mourinho's Manchester United are currently sitting at the second spot of the premier league table behind rivals Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's side are leading both Man United and Tottenham Hotspur with five points ahead of their next premier league games this weekend. United boss Jose Mourinho is expected to bring in at least one player when the winter transfer window opens to add more quality to his squad. And if new reports are anything to go by, then it appears someone new will actually arrive Old Trafford come January. According … [Read more...]

Chelsea ready to splash £53million on striker in January to appease Italian tactician

Premier League Champions Chelsea will push ahead with a transfer for Lazio forward Ciro Immobile in the New year to placate manager Antonio Conte according to reports. Conte was enraged with the club’s transactions in the summer window, which saw the Champions miss out on transfer targets like striker Romelu Lukaku, midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, forward Fernando Llorente, and wing-back Alex Sandro. Spaniard Alvaro Morata was signed for a club transfer record fee but club have struggled in the Morata's absence with injury recently and the … [Read more...]

4-3-3 Formation: With These Players Omitted, Liverpool Should Beat Huddersfield

Despite starting this season impressively, Liverpool are currently struggling in the premier league and are now 12 points behind league leaders Man City. The Anfield club have been ruled out already from the title race for this season, and manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to do all he could to finish among the top four. Next up in the premier league, the German boss will lead his men to face Huddersfield on Saturday, and they must do all it takes to get all three points from the meeting. However, the match is unlikely to be an easy one for … [Read more...]

Liverpool Set To Bring Star Player To Anfield With €25M

Jurgen Klopp broke transfer records at Liverpool after completing a deal for Egyptian international Mohamed Salah during the summer transfer window, and the former AS Roma star player has been superb at Anfield this season so far. And if the latest reports in the media are anything to go by, then it appears the German manager will be splashing something huge again anytime soon. It was made known that Liverpool are interested in signing another player from AS Roma, and the player in question is Emerson Palmeiri. Dazzetta dello Sport reporter … [Read more...]

[Photo] midfielder finally fulfill promise to fans after first Chelsea goal

Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has finally fulfilled his promise to emblazoned the colours of his club Chelsea and his native land France to his head after he decided to dye his hair blue as per reports. The £40million midfielder who joined Chelsea from AS Monaco this summer transfer window has started his career well at Stamford Bridge this season and has replaced Nemaja Matic perfectly well in the team. The Frenchman told The Sun he would dye his hair blue when he nets his first Chelsea goal, and he has now done just that after he opened … [Read more...]

4-2-3-1 Formation: United To Trash Tottenham If Mourinho Use This Starting XI

Jose Mourinho lost his first game of the season against Huddersfield Town last Saturday, but his side were able to bounce back to winning ways in the League Cup on Tuesday when they beat Swansea City 2-0 at the Liberty Stadium. Tottenham, on the other hand, thrashed Liverpool in the premier league last Sunday but lost to West Ham in the League Cup on Wednesday. Man United are now set to host Mauricio Pochettino and his men at Old Trafford on Saturday for their next premier league game, and we wonder who will emerge victorious between the two … [Read more...]

3-4-2-1 Formation: In-form Star To Start In Arsenal’s Probable Line Vs Swansea

Arsenal will clash with Swansea City for their next premier league game at the Emirates, and the gunners should be able to grab all three points from the game. And as far as the team news is concerned, we are expecting to see more than a few changes to the starting eleven that won Norwich City this week. Arsene Wenger gave youngster Eddie Nketiah a chance during the Norwich game, and the youngster was able to prove his worth with his goals. However, we expect him to be replaced by summer signing Lacazette in the attack, with support from … [Read more...]

£154,000-a-week Superstar Set To Join Manchester United

During the past summer transfer window, Jose Mourinho only signed a defender (Victor Lindelof), a defensive midfielder (Nemanja Matic) and a striker (Romelu Lukaku), but failed to bring in an attacking midfielder. However, it appears the Portuguese tactician is planning to get that done when another opportunity comes, as his side have been linked with Arsenal's Mesut Ozil for some time now. Ozil has been out of form this term, and his current contract with Arsenal will expire next year. And if the latest reports about him are anything to go … [Read more...]

Good News – Man United Receives Boost To Win Tottenham On Saturday

Ahead of the Manchester United premier league game at Old Trafford, Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has dropped some hints that star player Harry Kane is not likely to participate on Saturday. Kane was taken off during the game against Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool last weekend after scoring a brace at the Wembley Stadium, and his manager told the press after the game that the Englishman was just a little 'tired'. He was however not part of the squad that played against West Ham United on Wednesday in the League Cup, and was even totally … [Read more...]

Forget Ngolo Kante, this box-to-box midfielder has Conte’s support

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says England international Danny Drinkwater’s debut in the 2-1 League Cup victory over Everton proves the midfielder is ready to feature in the English Premier League campaign according to Express. The England star completed a transfer deadline day switch to Stamford Bridge from King Power Stadium in a deal worth around £40million. Drinkwater had not played any match so far this term after sustaining a calf injury while training soon after joining the Champions. The midfield maestro has since missed 10 matches, … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Tottenham

It is not yet certain if the Manchester United duo of Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford will feature for their team when they clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in the premier league, following reports that the club will wait until the last minute before making decisions on their availability. The duo picked up knocks during the last game against Swansea City in the League Cup on Tuesday night, and were taken off before full-time. Marcus pulled up after a sprint and was substituted after he lamented of a tightness in his hamstring, while … [Read more...]

Man United Receive Good News Ahead Of Chelsea Clash

According to new reports, Paul Pogba is aiming to make his return to first-team action for Man United when his side clash with Chelsea next month. Pogba has been sidelined since he picked a hamstring injury during a Europa League game against Basel in September, and his side had hoped to have him back for their League Cup game against Swansea City on Tuesday night - a game they won 2-0 without him. The Old Trafford club will host Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur for their next premier league game on Saturday, before making a trip to … [Read more...]

Good news for Chelsea fans as midfielder now set to return

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was questioned about the fitness of midfield maestro N’Golo Kanté in the post-match presser following the Blues 2-1 victory over Everton in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday evening, and the former Juventus boss had some good tidings to share with fans. Antonio Conte told Football.London N’Golo Kanté is now ‘ready’ to return but we [technical crew] must remain patient. The Chelsea manager has provided an injury update on N'Golo Kante, telling newsmen the France international midfielder is ready to return to the squad after … [Read more...]

Chelsea to battle La Liga giant in race to sign long-term transfer target

Catalan publication Sport reports that Spanish La Liga giant FC Barcelona are planning to bring in two central defenders of which Napoli center-half Kalidou Koulibaly is believed to be one of the names on their wish list. Barcelona is currently monitoring closely and following the defender closely but club President Bartomeu knows that it will take a huge offer to convince the Italian Serie A club to cash in on the player given that his current deal with the club runs out in 2021. The Catalan club are aware that they must do something quickly … [Read more...]

Deal Almost Done as Club Owner vows to keep Arsenal Superstar duo

Stan Kroenke has declared his intent to keep hold of Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez and Germany international Mesut Ozil despite both players looking to leave the Emirates Stadium at the end of the season. The two Superstars are out of Arsenal contract at the end of the season and are prepared to leave the Emirates Stadium for nothing. Alexis Sanchez, who was reportedly close to joining Premier League rivals Manchester City for about £60million back in August, remains on the wish list of his former boss at Barcelona … [Read more...]