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Premier League striker finally reveals reason he snubbed Chelsea

Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente revealed that a last-minute phone call from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub the Premier League champions in favour of a transfer move to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Spain international striker made the transfer from Swansea for a reported £12million fee on summer transfer deadline day and will provide adequate competition for star forward like England international Harry Kane. The Spaniard, who netted 15 league goals last campaign, had been expected to reunite with his former … [Read more...]

Ahead Of Man United Clash: Everton Already Scared Of This ‘Dangerous’ Player

Manchester United summer signing Romelu Lukaku is currently on fire for his new side, and his former Everton manager Ronald Koeman is scared the Belgian could enjoy a field day when the two clubs clash this weekend for their next premier league game. The former Everton man was a hot prospect during the past summer transfer window after emerging as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. And while everyone thought he would be going back to his former club at Stamford Bridge, the Belgium … [Read more...]

4-3-3 Formation, English Star Replaces Dutchman In Liverpool’s Probable Line Vs Burnley

Liverpool failed to win their last two matches despite kicking off this new season impressively. They were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City last weekend and drew Sevilla 2-2 at Anfield on Wednesday evening in their Champions League group opener. They will, however, be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they clash with Burnley on Saturday for their next premier league game. They are currently three points behind league leaders Manchester United and are regarded favourites to get all three points after full-time against Burnley. And … [Read more...]

4-2-3-1 Formation, Spanish Star Returns in Man United’s Probable Lineup Vs Everton

After kicking off the new premier league season on a fly, Manchester United were only able to share points with Stoke City last weekend with a 2-2 draw. The Old Trafford club were, however, able to return back to winning ways by winning Basel 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night. They will now be clashing with Everton in their next premier league game and should rightly be considered favourites to emerge victors after full-time to get all three points from the game. After winning their opening two games of the new term, Everton have … [Read more...]

Man United Legend suggests Liverpool sign this player in January

Manchester United Legend Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Merseyside giant Liverpool should try harder to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in the winter January transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with an offer for the Dutch defender during the recently shut summer transfer window. The Southampton defender was believed to be close to making a transfer to Anfield, but Liverpool were forced to withdraw their interest in the defender and issue a public apology after they were accused of alleged approaching the player … [Read more...]

Football predictions : 15th September 2017

England       Premier League (LLL) Bournemouth vs Brighton (LWD) - 1X / Home win either half / Home Score Italy       Serie B (DDW) Venezia vs Spezia (LLW) - 1X & Under 4.5 (LDL) Cesena vs Avellino (WLW) - Away score Spain       La liga (WLL) Eibar vs Leganes (WWL) - Under 3.5 / X-20 mins Germany       Bundesliga (WWD) Hannover vs Hamburg (WWL) - 1X / Over 7.5 Corner  Bundesliga 2 (DDL) Union Berlin vs E. Braunschweig (DDD) - Over 1.5 / GG (DWW) Erzgebirge Aue vs Holstein Kiel (WWW) - Over 1.5 / … [Read more...]

Jack Wilshere set to leave club in January; Palace move for England international

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is ready to reunite with former England international manager Roy Hodgson at Premier League side Crystal Palace. Jack Wilshere’s contract will run out in the summer, and Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger is thought to have informed the midfield maestro he can leave the North London club. According to the Daily Mail, Roy Hodgson is looking to make the England international midfielder his first transfer signing at Selhurst Park. The former England boss has just taken over the managerial role at Crystal Palace … [Read more...]

Alexis Sanchez set to snub Real Madrid interest for Manchester City as he makes mind up over Arsenal departure

Arsenal and Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez will turn down Real Madrid to join Premier League rivals Manchester City. The Chilean is keen on joining City in the month of January or next summer when his Arsenal contract runs out. Real Madrid supremo Florentino Perez is thought to have put the Gunners forward on a list of winter transfer targets. Manchester City are super sure of getting their target after failing on the deadline day of the summer transfer window with a whopping £60million offer for Sanchez. Alexis Sanchez still … [Read more...]

Thibaut Courtois has a message for Arsenal fans ahead of London derby

According to the Belfast Telegraph, Belgium international goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has said that Antonio Conte’s men are fired up ahead of their Premier League encounter against London rivals Arsenal. The Chelsea first choice goalkeeper said it is a good time to play because everyone is healthy and things are going well at the Bridge. The Blues won away at Leicester City, won comfortably on Tuesday evening and will go into the London derby with a good feeling. After the bad first half display against Burnley in the opening match of the … [Read more...]

Arsenal manager confirms midfield maestro contract talks have hit the rock

Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger has admitted contract negotiations with Germany international Mesut Ozil have stalled in recent weeks The German’s contract situation at the North London club has been documented over the year, along with that of Chilean Alexis Sanchez. Both players’ current contract expires at the end of this campaign and can engage in pre-contract talks with suitors in January. Chile international Alexis Sanchez will reportedly see out the remainder of his current deal, with rivals Manchester City frontrunners to make a … [Read more...]

At Last, Chelsea Add Star Player To Conte’s Squad And Handed Him Jersey Number

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is understood to have added talented youngster Jake Clarke-Salter to his first-team squad at the club. The Chelsea starlet had been with the Stamford Bridge club since 2006 and was opportune to make his senior debut last year during Chelsea's 4-0 win over Aston Villa in the premier league. Jake Clarke-Salter was sent on loan to League One side Bristol Rovers for the 2016/17 season, and he was able to make 13 appearances during his spell at the club. And according to reports, the 19-year-old has been invited to … [Read more...]

Lukaku Urged To Emulate Didier Drogba At Old Trafford

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku to strive to emulate Chelsea hero Didier Drogba by scoring big goals in big games at Old Trafford. The former Everton star has made a fine start to his career at Manchester, following his £70million move from Goodison Park during the summer transfer window. He has been able to score six goals in his first six matches for the red devils, and is slowly finding his way into the hearts of many Man United fans. And club legend Rio Ferdinand, who spent over a decade … [Read more...]

Chelsea Vs Arsenal: Craig Bellamy Makes Surprise Prediction For The London Derby

Chelsea will host Arsene Wenger's side at Stamford Bridge this weekend for their next premier league game, and former Liverpool man Craig Bellamy believes the blues will ‘blow the gunners out of the water’ and could have the game won within just 30 minutes. After losing their premier league opening game to Burnley at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have recorded three straight wins that placed them on the third spot on the premier league table. Antonio Conte will be leading his men into Sunday’s clash against their London rivals after thrashing … [Read more...]

Timo Werner Target Drops Hints About Possible Anfield Transfer Soon

RB Leipzig's Timo Werner has made it known he harbours the thoughts of leaving the Bundesliga club for a 'big club', naming Anfield as a possible destination. Werner scored 21 goals in the German top flight last term to help his current side get a Champions League ticket after finishing in the second position behind League winners Bayern Munich. The Germany international has made an impressive start to the current season with four goals for his club, and he also scored three goals in two games for Germany during the last international … [Read more...]

Carlo Ancelotti linked with shock move to Arsenal

According to ESPN, Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti will consider a return to the English Premier League next summer, should the German Bundesliga team trigger a release clause in his three-year deal. Despite being regarded as one of the best tacticians in world football, the former Chelsea boss’ time at the Bundesliga club has been a rough one since replacing Spaniard Pep Guardiola last summer. Though Bayern Munich retained their German Bundesliga title, Carlo Ancelotti’s men’s failure to make it to the DFB Pokal cup final, along with … [Read more...]

Henrikh Mkhitaryanr sends message to club fans

Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has promised to do his very best to score - and provide - more goals for the Red Devils this season. In a message to fans, the attacker described how he wants to bring happiness to supporters and is aiming for more throughout this new season. Henrikh Mkhitaryan enjoyed an impressive pre-season and made five assists in his first three English Premier League matches, but was unfortunate not to match Thierry Henry and Cesc Fabregas' English Premier League record of six assists in the opening four League … [Read more...]

Craig Bellamy says Chelsea will destroy Arsenal within 30 minutes

Former Liverpool star Craig Bellamy says Premier League Champions Chelsea will ‘blow the Gunners out of the water’ at the Bridge on Sunday and believes Conte’s men could have the game won within 30 minutes. After losing their first League match of the season against Burnley, the reigning Premier League champions have recorded three consecutive wins and head into this weekend’s fixtures against Arsenal after thrashing Qarabag 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League. The Gunners, meanwhile, recovered from their 4-0 loss at Liverpool by defeating AFC … [Read more...]

N’Golo Kante: Tiemoue Bakayoko Is The Player That Can Replace Matic

Chelsea star player N'Golo Kante has backed his side's new signing Tiemoue Bakayoko to be a perfect replacement for departed Nemanja Matic. Following his move to Stamford Bridge from Benfica, Matic flourished at West London for three years and was able to win two Premier League titles during his sweet spell at the club. And despite that he has become one of the most important members of the club, Chelsea surprisingly allowed the Serbian midfielder to join rivals Manchester United during the summer transfer window. And following Nemanja's … [Read more...]

Good News To Fans As Mourinho Adds Two New Players To Champions League Squad

Man United boss Jose Mourinho has added the duo of Demetri Mitchell and Kieran O’Hara to the club's Champions League squad. Demetri made his debut last term during Man Utd's 2-0 win over Crystal Palace, but the 20-year-old is yet to make an appearance for Jose Mourinho’s first-team since that game. Kieran O’Hara, on the other hand, is yet to play for his side's senior team. But the young shot-stopper was on the bench as Mitchell made his debut against the Eagles back in May. And after naming his 25-man squad for this term's Champions League … [Read more...]

Dietmar Hamann criticises Liverpool’s £40m transfer after hijacking Chelsea move

Ex- Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann has criticised Liverpool’s signing of England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, as he believes the player does not add any value to an already "unbalanced" team. Hamann also took a dig at Liverpool’s defence, who struggled in a 2-2 draw against Benfica in their first group match of the UEFA Champions League. The Reds agreed on a £40million fee with North London giant Arsenal for the transfer of Oxlade Chamberlain on transfer deadline day, shortly after Liverpool dispatched Arsenal 4-0 at Anfield … [Read more...]

Roy Keane Slams Liverpool: This Is Why They Can’t Win Anything

Liverpool could only share points with Sevilla last night during their Champions League group opener, and former Man United player Roy Keane thinks the Reds won't win a trophy this season due to their poor defending. The Merseyside club were held to a 2-2 draw by the Spanish visitors at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Sevilla's Wissam Ben Yedder scored the opening goal just after five minutes, following an error from Liverpool's Dejan Lovren. However, both Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah gave the hosts the lead, and the fans thought three … [Read more...]

Inter Milan to place a whopping £190m release clause on Mauro Icardi

Italian Serie A giant Inter Milan, want Mauro Icardi to pen a new deal to ward off interest from Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester United in the striker. Icardi, 24, only penned a new contract with Inter Milan last October but as per Premier Sport , the Serie A giant wants the Argentine to sign a new contract with a release clause of about £190million. Both Arsenal and United have been strongly linked with his signature in the past, but Inter Milan are hoping that an improved deal and a mammoth release clause will deter any suitor … [Read more...]

Oliver Mintzlaff To Liverpool: We Are Not Selling Timo Werner

Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig have made it known that their star player Timo Werner has no release clause in his contract at the club. This has put the German club in control over the player's future amid recent transfer speculation over the youngster. Werner has emerged as a target for Liverpool following his impressive performances at Leipzig, and he continues with his fine form this new campaign. He has been able to score four times in four matches so far for Leipzig, and scored three goals in two games for Germany during the last … [Read more...]

Kante Send Warnings To Teammates: Alexandre Lacazette Will Be Dangerous To Chelsea

Ahead of the Chelsea Vs Arsenal premier league clash this weekend, N’Golo Kante has warned his teammates at Chelsea to be very much prepared for gunners new striker Alexandre Lacazette. Chelsea hosts their London rivals at Stamford Bridge on Sunday and the former Lyon striker is to play a key role for the visitors. Lacazette made the move from Lyon this summer for a club-record fee of £52million following his superb performances in the Ligue 1 which drew lots of attention to him. The France international is now showing his scoring touch for … [Read more...]

Jose Enrique: Yes, Arsenal Approached Me Twice For My Signature

Former Reds star player Jose Enrique has made it known via social media that he was approached on two different occasions by Arsenal during his time in the premier league. Enrique recently announced his retirement from professional football following constant problems with a knee injury, and he said he had been a target for Arsene Wenger's side during his time with both Newcastle and Liverpool. The left-back first moved to England when he joined Newcastle from La Liga side Villarreal in 2007. His impressive performances at the club saw him … [Read more...]