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Real Madrid to buy-back Arsenal star just so rivals can’t get him

According to reports, Spanish La Liga giant Real Madrid could buy-back Germany international Mesut Ozil to prevent the midfielder from joining rival FC Barcelona. Mesut Ozil “no club wants him” the former Real Madrid star has been a subject of interest from Catalan giant FC Barcelona recently, but might soon be involved in some transfer saga. According to reports on Don Balon, the Capital City club could activate the buy-back clause to sign the Arsenal star just so La Liga rivals FC Barcelona don’t lure him to Camp Nou. The German’s current … [Read more...]

European Giants Ready To Hijack This Star From Anfield Anytime Soon

During the past summer transfer window, Liverpool star player Philippe Coutinho was heavily linked with a move to La Liga side Barcelona, but the Merseyside club chose to hold on to their superstar despite being tempted with huge funds by the European giants. And according to new reports, the Catalan giants will seek to reopen transfer talks with the reds, but not for Countiho anymore, but for Senegalese star player Sadio Mane. Mane made a nice start to the new campaign, scoring in his first three English top-flight games before receiving an … [Read more...]

Conte Tells This Player To Do This If He Wants Regular Starting Berth

Chelsea summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko was left out of the starting squad that clashed with Arsenal on Sunday at Stamford Bridge, and his new manager Antonio Conte has admonished him to strive to get better with the tactical and physical aspects of his game. Amongst the new players Chelsea signed during the past summer transfer window, former Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata was the only one who was included in the starting XI at the Sunday London Derby. And despite that Bakayoko played during the Champions League 6-0 win over Qarabag on … [Read more...]

Football Prediction: 17th September, 2017

England     Premier League (WDW) Manchester United vs Everton (LLL) - 1 / 1X & Under 4.5 (WWW) Chelsea vs  Arsenal (LWW) - 1X & Under 4.5 / 1X & GG / X-10 mins Spain     La Liga Alaves vs Villareal - Away Score / X-15 mins (DWL) Girona vs Sevilla (WWD) - Away Score / Away Multi-Goal 1-3 /2X (LWW) Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid (DDW) - GG / 2 / 2 DrawNoBet Italy     Serie A (DLL) Sassuolo vs Juventus (WWL)- 2 / 2x & Under 4.5 / GG (WLW) Milan vs Udinese (LLW) - 1 / 1X & Over 1.5 / X-10 mins (WWL) Napoli … [Read more...]

Chelsea suffer shock injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash

Premier League Champions Chelsea will be without summer signing Danny Drinkwater until the month of October after the England midfielder was ruled out of the clash with a calf injury. The former Leicester City midfielder was listed as a minor doubt for the London derby this weekend, and some Chelsea faithful were hopeful the midfielder would shake off the injury in time for the Premier League match of the week when he could make his debut for the West Londoners. His Chelsea debut is now on hold as the 27-year-old, who cost Chelsea boss Antonio … [Read more...]

Petr Cech believes Arsenal can beat his former team

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech believes his current side Arsenal can beat Premier League Champions Chelsea on Sunday. The Gunners go into Sunday’s London derby clash with a less than stellar record in the league against Chelsea. However, despite this not so impressive record, Petr Cech feels Wenger’s men have what it takes to beat his former team. The North London club have won three of their last four matches against the Blues in all competitions. Arsenal defeated Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates last season, a result which brought out the … [Read more...]

“Chelsea Don’t Need Eden HazardTo Beat Arsenal” Danny Murphy Says

Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is expected to make his first premier league start of the season when his side clash with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Antonio Conte does not need to risk the Belgian against their London rivals because the blues are superior to the gunners. Chelsea have recovered from their opening day disappointing loss to Burnley after bouncing back to win four consecutive games in all competitions - the latest being the 6-0 Champions League … [Read more...]

Michael Keane Reveals Why He Ignored Man United During Summer Window

English star player Michael Keane is confessing that he had long thoughts over a potential return to his boyhood club Manchester United this summer. He, however, believes he made the right decision in moving to Goodison Park instead. Keane left Man United two years ago in search of regular first-team football and has quickly established himself as one of the most promising defenders in the English top flight. The defender was given the chance to re-sign for the red devils during the summer window, but he turned down the opportunity and instead … [Read more...]

Finally, Klopp Speaks: This Is Why I Didn’t Sign A Centre-back During Transfer Window

Jurgen Klopp has explained why he couldn't sign a centre-back for Liverpool after his side missed out on Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk during the summer transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for the Netherlands international for much of this summer but were forced to put away their interest in him after his side threatened to report them to the FA for approaching the defender illegally. Last season, defensive issues almost cost Liverpool a top-four spot in the premier league and their defending woes appear to be extending … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane Send A Bold Message To Fans After Incident

Liverpool star player Sadio Mane has sent a message to his side's fans, declaring he won't change the way he plays on the field after his brutal clash with Man City's goalie Ederson. The Senegalese also promised to get to the ball first next time when he finds himself in a similar situation. During the 5-0 trashing of his side at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Mane was sent off the pitch for a studs-up clash on City's shot-stopper, which brought the Brazilian down in pains. Ederson was stretchered off and required several stitches on his … [Read more...]

Alvaro Morata Reveals Who Made Him Join Chelsea This Summer

Chelsea summer signing Alvaro Morata has revealed he never thought he would become a Chelsea player until he held talks with the club's manager Antonio Conte this summer. The former Real Madrid striker has made an impressive start to his task of filling the void opened by his countryman Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge. Following his club-record move during the summer window, he has been able to score three goals in the English top flight for his new side. This however could have been something very different for the Spain international, and … [Read more...]

Manchester United handed permission to sign Leander Dendoncker

According to reports, Anderlecht will permit Manchester United transfer target Leander Dendoncker to leave over the summer. The 22-year-old had a brilliant 2016-17 season where he played 56 matches in all competitions, including 40 in the Belgian League including post-season playoffs and 15 matches in European competitions where the Belgian side won the domestic title and reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League where they were eliminated. Leander Dendoncker scored the late minute equalizer in the first leg of the quarter-final … [Read more...]

Man Utd vs. Everton: Ryan Gigs tells Rooney to celebrate if he scores at Old Trafford

Former Manchester United captain Wayne Mark Rooney has been told to jubilate for his new club Everton if he scores against his former side Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. United legend Ryan Giggs says the former England international captain should display his passion for his new side if he does score on the day. Wayne Rooney enjoyed a brilliant career at Old Trafford after leaving Everton for United back in 2004. But the 31-year-old striker decided to leave the Manchester club for a return to his boyhood side this summer … [Read more...]

Klopp Drops Hints Of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s New Position

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made it known that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of his three stars who could replace Mane on Saturday. Alex is yet to make his full debut for the Merseyside club, but was only used as a substitute during their 5-0 loss against Man City last weekend and in the 2-2 Champions League tie against Sevilla on Tuesday. While still with his former club at North London, the Englishman was used in various positions by his then manager Arsene Wenger. He was used as a right-winger and wing-back - both left and right. But … [Read more...]

Arsene Wenger not worried by Stamford Bridge struggle records after recent wins against Chelsea ahead of London derby

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has pointed to his team's recent cup victory over Chelsea as evidence his team can cope pretty well away from home. Wenger insists his side's poor recent record at Chelsea home ground - Stamford Bridge will count for little against the Blues on Sunday afternoon. The North London club have not won at Stamford Bridge since October 2011, when Dutchman Robin van Persie netted a hat-trick in a 5-3 win. The Gunners have also lost both of their English Premier League away matches this season to occupy 11th after four … [Read more...]

Man Utd vs. Everton: Jose Mourinho’s best-attacking line-up

A lot has changed at Old Trafford since last campaign, and the most significant aspect is goals. Manchester United found goals hard to come by last season, but that has since changed since their recent acquisitions. They have netted 15 goals in their last five games – an average of three goals a game – and fans will expect their team to come out firing against an Everton team that have lost their last two matches 0-3. Here is manager Jose Mourinho’s most attacking line-up – excluding the injured French international Paul Pogba – for the … [Read more...]

Football prediction: 16th September 2017

England      Premier League (LLL) Crystal Palace vs  Southhampton (WDL) - X-10 mins (WWL) Liverpool vs Burnley (LDW) - 1 / 1 & Over 1.5 / 1 Corner / 1x & Over 1.5 (WDL) Huddersfield vs Leicester city (WLL) - 2X / GG / Away score (LWW) Newcastle vs Stoke (WDD) - Under 3.5 / X-10 Mins Totteham vs Swansea - 1 / 1X & Under 4.5 (WDW) Watford vs Manchester city (DWW) - 2 / 2X & Over 1.5 (WDL) West brom vs West ham (LLW) - 1X / Under 3.5 Championship (WLL) Ipswich vs Bolton (LLL) - 1 / 1x (WLD) Milwall vs Leeds … [Read more...]

Real Madrid to renew interest in Eden Hazard next summer

According to Don Balon, Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer transfer move for Belgium international attacker Eden Hazard. The defending La Liga and European champions, who have won one and drawn two of their opening 2017-18 La Liga fixtures, are set to renew their interest in the Chelsea attacker at the end of the season. The 26-year-old winger, who has made 78 international caps for Belgium, has played just two first-team matches for the West London club so far this season after recuperating from an ankle … [Read more...]

Chelsea players wrestle with big inflatable balls in training ahead of Arsenal clash

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is using some unusual training techniques in a bid to prepare his players for Sunday's English Premier League game with Arsenal. The Blues welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they bid to extend their English Premier League winning run to four consecutive games. With three days after demolishing Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea's players were all smiling taking part in several exercise routines involving a big blue yoga balls. As well as using the giant balls for a couple … [Read more...]

Arsenal considering January transfer for Premier League flop

Arsenal have been heavily linked with Juventus attacker Juan Cuadrado, potentially lining him up to replace Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German Mesut Özil who could leave the North London when their contracts run out next summer. As per latest reports, the Gunners could be willing to sign the winger, should Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez leave for Premier League rivals Manchester City and Germany international Mesut Özil depart the Emirates club when his contract ends next summer, but it’s believed there has not been an official bid … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview: Bookies Predict 3 – 1 home win for Blues

Premier League Champions Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be willing to continue their impressive run of form with a win. After the disappointing defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, Antonio Conte’s team have found their rhythm once again. They will be heading into this London derby on the back of a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, and the Gunners needs to be very careful approaching the match. Arsene Wenger’s men have lost two of their last three English … [Read more...]

Mourinho Angry With Paul Pogba For Doing This

According to new revelations, Manchester United star player Paul Pogba played deaf ears to advice from the club's medical team and trained with a private trainer despite concerns over his hamstring, which has now bring about his current injury setback. Pogba is very likely to sit out for the next six weeks after tearing his hamstring against Basel on Tuesday night during their Champions League group opener. The France international limped off the pitch after 19 minutes of the game and was replaced by Marouane Fellaini. The Sun are reporting … [Read more...]

Thomas Meunier Would Prefer A Move To Man United

Following his recent links with the premier league, Paris Saint-Germain star player Thomas Meunier has once again declared his love for English heavyweights Manchester United. According to reports, the right back was a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window after his impressive performances at the Paris club. Chelsea however signed Davide Zappacosta from Torino, while Mauricio Pochettino's side sealed a deal for Ivorian man Serge Aurier from PSG. Thomas has not hidden his interest to move to England … [Read more...]

This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Liverpool

After sharing points with Stoke City last weekend in the premier league, Jose Mourinho led his boys to a comfortable win over FC Basel in their opening Champions League game of the new campaign at Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese boss suffered a major injury setback during the 3-0 win. Frenchman Paul Pogba adorned the skipper's band for the Champions League game but limped off the pitch just after 19 minutes with a hamstring injury. And after the game, Jose claimed that the record-signing could be out for weeks before a recent report … [Read more...]

Liverpool prepare winter transfer move for Italian Serie A star

According to reports emanating from Italy, Liverpool are one of the several clubs interested in Fiorentina’s forward Federico Chiesa. The forwards performances have been receiving a lot of accolades from football fans and pundits alike, and it looks like Liverpool’s scouts have also been pleased with him. Chiesa, 19, has already earned a spot in Italy’s U21 National team squad and there are hopes for him in his home country Italy. The teenage sensation is predominantly a right-sided winger but he can also play anywhere across the front … [Read more...]