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Alan Shearer: This is key difference between Chelsea under Jose Mourinho and under Antonio Conte

Alan Shearer: This is key difference between Chelsea under Jose Mourinho and under Antonio Conte. Mourinho left Chelsea last year when the dressing room turned against him, few months after winning the Premiership. Antonio Conte left the Italian national team after leading them to the UEFA Euro 2016 to replace Jose Mourinho over the summer and the blues are now leading the Premier League table with 11 points clear adrift Manchester City. According to Daily Star pundit Shearer made an honest admission – He said: "It's topical that players aren't working for managers. And he also said again: "It's topical that players aren't working for managers. "The irony is last season we were sat here with a large bunch of these players with a large bunch of these … [Read more...]

Kevin Kilbane Was Impressed By This Chelsea Player’s Performance In 3-1 Victory Over Swansea

Kevin Kilbane impressed by Chelsea display vs Swansea Ex-Everton Player Reacts To Fabregas’ Display For Chelsea Against Swansea Kevin Kilbane was obviously impressed by Cesc Fabregas' performance in his side's 3-1 victory over Swansea on Saturday Former Everton man Kevin Kilbane heaped lots of praises on Cesc Fabregas for his finishing prowess after the midfielder marked his 300th Premier League appearance with a goal for Chelsea in their 3-1 win over Swansea City on Saturday at Stamford Bridge. Fabregas was restored to the starting line-up by coach Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge in place of midfielder Nemanja Matic, and the former Arsenal star repaid Conte’s faith by scoring the opening goal in the 19th minute for his side. The Spaniard has been made … [Read more...]

Roberto Di Matteo: Here Is The Secret To Conte’s Success At Chelsea

Roberto Di Matteo comment about Chelsea Roberto Di Matteo is of the opinion that one important thing that has helped Chelsea succeed this season is Antonio Conte's man-management style at the club. Despite finishing tenth on the league table last season under Jose Mourinho, the Stamford Bridge club under Antonio Conte currently sit eight points clear of Manchester City at the top of the table and have the opportunity to stretch their lead further if they did beat Swansea today. Even though the former Juventus manager took some time to find his feet in the west London club at the start of the season, but having switched to a dynamic 3-4-3 formation, Chelsea have set the league alight with their consistently strong team displays. One thing the Italian coach … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte: I Was Shocked When The Players Did This Thing

I was shocked when music was played Many surprises awaits Antonio Conte in England and Chelsea. The Italian coach is adapting to life in England and Chelsea, both on the pitch and off the pitch. And recently, the former Juventus manager revealed his shock at music being played in the dressing room before matches and has been shocked when his Chelsea players listened to music before a game. Conte arrived at Chelsea last summer and it appears he is already feeling at home. He has helped the Stamford Bridge club get to the top of the league table and made them firm favourites to win the title this season. However, players listening to music is something he wasn't just expecting. From his time in Italy at Juventus and as the Italian national team coach, it … [Read more...]

Jamie Redknapp: This Man United Player Goes Missing In Big Games

Jamie Redknapp: Paul Pogba goes missing in big games Jamie Redknapp thinks Paul Pogba goes missing in big games and wants to see more from the Frenchman. Ahead of Sunday’s EFL Cup final at Wembley, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has criticised United record-signing Paul Pogba for failing to produce in his side's biggest games this season so far. Paul Pogba completed a world-record £89m move to Old Trafford from Serie A side Juventus in the summer transfer window following the appointment of Mourinho in May. The France international has scored four goals and has provided three assists in 24 games in the 2016-17 Premier League game this term in a promising first campaign under his manager Jose Mourinho. He was however heavily criticised for a … [Read more...]

Man United vs Southampton: Mourinho Gives Injury Update, Insists This Star Player Will Be Involved

Jose Mourinho: Wayne Rooney Will Definitely Be Involved Against Southampton On Sunday. The Portuguese boss delivers the latest update on captain Wayne Rooney ahead of his side's EFL Cup final clash against Southampton. Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that star player Wayne Rooney will definitely be involved for his Manchester United side in the EFL Cup final clash against Southampton. Jose Mourinho and his United men head into the game looking to win the first major trophy under the Portuguese’s reign at Old Trafford following his appointment last summer. Current Manchester United all-time-goalscorer Wayne Rooney has been training with the Manchester United first-team squad in recent days. The England striker has however not featured … [Read more...]

3-4-3 Formation, Courtois Out In Chelsea’s Probable Line vs Swansea

The Premier League returns this weekend, and league leaders Chelsea will face Swansea City. The Stamford Bridge club in their last PL game against Burnley, could only earn a single point following their 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. The West London club will however be looking to earn all three points against the Swans when they meet on Sunday. As things stands now, Chelsea are eight points ahead of their closest rivals Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's men won't be playing this weekend. They should have face Manchester United, but the game was postponed because United will be facing Southampton in the EFL Cup final on Saturday. And as far as Chelsea’s team news is concerned, every outfield player is currently fit for Conte. Nevertheless, PhysioRoom reported that … [Read more...]

Lewis Baker ace makes honest admission: I’m prepared to do this for Antonio Conte

England ace makes honest admission: I'm prepared to do this for Antonio Conte Chelsea Egland ace admits he is ready to leave his midfield role in other to seal a spot at Stanford Bridge just as Victor Moses. The England ace signed for Chelsea in 2005 after playing for Cobham, he has successfully progress through Chelsea’s academy and reserve team. Last summer, the Blues decided to extend his loan spell with Vitesse Arnhem in other for him to develop further. In January 2014, Baker made his professional debut as an 87th-minute substitute for Oscar in a 2–0 in the FA Cup game against Derby County at Pride Park. Baker has insisted he will be willing to follow Victor Moses' footsteps as a winger turn wing-back if it meant establishing himself at Stamford … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho warns Man United players not to underestimate Southampton

Mourinho Gives His Verdict: Southampton Can Win Efl Cup Final – For This Reason Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has given stern warning to his players not to underestimate the capabilities of Southampton when they meet in this weekend EFL Cup final. The self-proclaimed “Special One” says the saints can perform wonders to win games if they are being underrated in Sunday's match at Wembley. Mourinho knows his players can defeat Southampton, but he is eager to make them focus against Southampton who shocked Arsenal and Liverpool by wining 2-0 and 1-0 respectively to seal a spot at the finals, Mourinho said – as reported by metro. ‘If Southampton want it more than us on Sunday then they will win the match,’ Mourinho said. ‘So we have to make sure … [Read more...]

Ahead Of Man United vs Chelsea FA Cup Clash: Conte Sends Classic Reply To Mourinho

Chelsea Boss Replies To Mourinho Ahead Of Their Clash. The former Juventus manager hits back at Jose Mourinho above the fixture scheduling ahead of Chelsea v Manchester United in the FA Cup. Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte has rejected Mourinho’s statement that Chelsea are set to have an easier fixture schedule around their FA Cup quarter-final game with the Old Trafford club. Manchester United's Portuguese boss vented his frustration at the fact that his side's FA Cup match with his former club was scheduled for a Monday night - which was just three days before United's Europa League last-16 clash. And to make things worse for United, the red devils were on Friday pitted against Russian side Rostov - which means they will have to engage on a … [Read more...]

Arsenal joins hunt for Alexandre Lacazette hitman, fans will love this player

Arsenal joins hunt for 25-year-old hitman According to reports from Mirror, Arsenal have swooped in to get Alexandre Lacazette and Lyon are ready to sell if Arsenal can put £60m on the table. During last summer, there were reports that Arsenal held talk with Lyon to lure Lacazette to Emirates. The deal did not materialize as he eventually signed a new deal and was persuaded to remain at Lyon but this month the 25-year-old has confirmed that he plans for a new challenge elsewhere prompting Arsenal to renew talks. It looks like his words has made several clubs shown interest in the 25-year-old as the Mirror reported. In this season so far, the 25-year-old has scored 26 goals in 30 appearances, this has prompted Tottenham, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to … [Read more...]

Massive boost for Liverpool as Dejan Lovren will be available ahead of Leicester City clash.

Massive boost for Liverpool as 27-year-old starman will be available ahead of Leicester City clash. Liverpool powerhouse Dejan Lovren is set to return from injury and will be available in a game against Leicester City, klopp confirmed. Jurgen Klopp in a report revealed to Express said that the defender is expected to train with the club and could be fielded against Leicester City on Monday after his injury kept him from play at the start of the month. Lovren has not been fielded in the last two Premier League game against Hull City and Tottenham, and has not been training due to his injury since last week. The powerful defender flew to Germany to see a specialist spreading rumors that he might be put off-play for a long time, but Klopp has insisted that the … [Read more...]

Jose Mourinho Wants This Real Madrid Classic Player, Madrid Will Agree On One Condition….

According to latest reports, Spanish champions Real Madrid are preparing to lure Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho into selling his side's goalkeeper David De Gea by offering Madrid star player Raphael Varane in return. Raphael Varane is one of Zinedine Zidane's star players. However, rumours stated that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no intention of losing the France international centre-half, and could overrule his manager. The 23-year-old is seen as an 'untouchable' player in Zinedine Zidane's team at Madrid, but Perez' is determined to lure De Gea from Manchester United however. A Spanish news outlet known as Don Balon stated that a swap deal involving David De Gea and Raphael Varane is seen as the ideal solution at … [Read more...]

Finally, Juan Mata Exposed The Reason Chelsea Sold Him To Manchester United

Manchester United Star Revealed The Real Reason Why Chelsea Sold Him To Old Trafford Former Chelsea player and current Manchester United star Juan Mata has talked about his Chelsea exit. In January 2014, Mata was allowed to swap Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford. The £37.1m move came after the Spanish international fell down the midfield pecking order under former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The 28-year-old has however successfully established himself as a key part of Mourinho's plans at Old Trafford. And right now, Mata has revealed why he thinks the Stamford Bridge club opted to sell him to  Manchester United three years ago, stressing that United's financial package convinced Chelsea to sell him. "Sometimes in life and in football as well, change … [Read more...]

“Chelsea Supporters Can Embarrass” Manager Antonio Conte Revealed!

Chelsea new Italian manager Antonio Conte has thanked all Chelsea fans for the support they have given him since his arrival in England last summer. The former Juventus manager has admitted that he gets embarrassed when he hears the fans sing his name. He however stated that Chelsea supporters have been “incredible” to him. Following his appointment as Chelsea's new coach last year's summer, Conte is currently adapting to life as boss in the west London club. The Italian coach has earned lots of praise for the impact he has had at Stamford Bridge, after successfully guiding the blues to the top of the Premier League table. As things stands now, the West London club are regarded as heavy favourites to win the premier league this season. They have also … [Read more...]

Fans delighted with Europa League draw, but here is why playing FC Rostov is bad for Man United

Manchester United fans will be delighted to have avoided a strong team in the UEFA League, but Rostov who United were drawn with is a bad market in itself and could be much worst than facing the likes of Lyon and AS Roma, they have beaten Bayern Munich 3-2 in the Champions League clash and have only conceded once at home in 35 games. United avoided two of its hardest opponents, however the Red have also seen them drawn against each other. FC Rostov are based in Rostov oblast(region in English). The club was established on 1930, and was initially named Selmashstroy. They were renamed Selmash in 1936 and Traktor in 1941. Their ground is called Olimp-2 with a capacity of 15,840. Rostov are currently seventh in the Premier League, with 15 points behind Spartak … [Read more...]

Man United Manager Jose Mourinho Voiced Out His Opinion About Claudio Ranieri Leicester’s Sacking

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho consoled his friend and fellow manager Claudio Ranieri after defending Premier League champions Leicester City made the decision to sack him last night. Leicester City's incredible title win saw them dethrone Chelsea as Jose's contract was terminated in December 2015. Ranieri led the club through one of the most historic seasons in English footballing history last season. And as a sort of coincidence, Mourinho's last match before he was sacked last season at Chelsea was a 2-1 defeat at King Power Stadium to Leicester. However since the summer, the Portuguese tactician steadied the ship at Manchester United, while the now former Leicester manager has struggled to replicate something close to last term's … [Read more...]

4-2-3-1 formation, Martial Starts in Man United’s probable line vs Southampton.

Manchester United will clash against Southampton in February, 26 2017 on Saturday in what could be an easy win for United who are currently in a fine form this season. United have won their last five games in all competitions, with Southampton wining just two games and 3 loses in their last five games. Although, Southampton players have been brilliant in the EFL this season, they have won five games in the competition without conceding a goal even after playing Arsenal and Liverpool. With this in mind, Mourinho’s men would have to be very tactical and work harder to break Southampton defence who have proven to be very good in the EFL. It was reported that Mourinho is likely not to field the likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Michael Carrick who suffered … [Read more...]

Portuguese Club President In Manchester, €40M Star Might Move To Old Trafford Come Summer

Earlier this week when the Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira was spotted in Manchester, it was first said that he would be negotiating the transfer of Ederson to Manchester City. The president was actually watching Guardiola’s side facing Monaco for the Champions League game, but there was just no way the Portuguese newspapers wouldn’t relate his trip to some transfer business. However as expected, foremost Portuguese news outlet A Bola claims today that there is one more reason why the official was in England. The outlet say that Vieira was also meeting those at Manchester United to discuss the sale of the talented right-back Nélson Semedo to the Old Trafford club. However the Portuguese outlet doesn’t seem to have any other convincing information why … [Read more...]

Breaking! Radio Journalist Said Man United Could Sign £26M Player In June!

English Premier League giants Manchester United are being linked with a move for the highly talented Samba star Gustavo Scarpa. The Brazilian midfielder is highly rated in South America and going with the latest claim from journalist Edilson Silva, the Old Trafford club are ready to pay £26m for the star player. Silva, who works for Radio Bradesco Esportes, claims (and was reported by Sportwitness) that Manchester United could even seal the transfer in June. However, there are some doubts about the credibility of Silva and therefore everyone might have to wait until summer to find out if the red devils are indeed interested in the 23-year-old Fluminense star. But some thinks it is certain that Scarpa is not yet ready to make the step up to a club like … [Read more...]

Antonio Conte Reveals How He Will Celebrate Chelsea’s Premier League Win!

Chelsea Boss Revealed How He Will Celebrate Chelsea’s Premier League Title Win This Season Antonio Conte talks about how he plans to celebrate his side's Premier League title win if they should win the trophy Chelsea Italian boss Antonio Conte has told fans of Chelsea to get ready for a big celebration if he should successfully guides the club to the Premier League title this term. The former Juventus manager has earned lots of praise for the impact he has made at the Stamford Bridge club this season following his appointment as the club’s new coach last summer. The Italian manager has guided his side to the top of the League table and the west London side are currently eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City. The blues remarkable upturn in … [Read more...]

Finally, Jose Mourinho Ready To Get £50million Star Signing For Manchester United Done

Last month's winter transfer session, English Premier League giants Manchester United were heavily linked with a move to sign Swedish international and SL Benfica star defender Victor Lindelof. However in the end of it all, the strong central defender opted to stay with the reigning Primeira Liga champions. The Old Trafford club however still have other outstanding players such as Smalling, Rojo, Jones, Bailly and Blind who can all effectively play in the central defense. However If reports are anything to go by, The Sun insisted that the Old Trafford club are trying to off load one of their star players in the person of Blind - and United Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho is eyeing a summer move to lure Victor Lindelof as a replacement. Blind has been been a … [Read more...]