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Our Luck Will Soon Change, Manchester United midfielder Insists

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is certain that his team's luck would soon change leading to a resurgence as far as the English Premier League (EPL) table is concerned. Jose Mourinho and his wards have come in for a lot of criticisms after a run of just one win in their last eight league games thereby leaving them nine points off the UEFA Champions League (UCL) places and thirteen points off league leaders Chelsea ahead of their game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Herrera made this know while speaking with Sky Sports. He said: "To be honest, I don't think we have to look at the table and think who is above, who is below, who is the next game." "Luck is going to change for us for sure because we are doing good … [Read more...]

Arsenal Should Not Have Conceded A Penalty Against Stoke City – Former Referee

Former English Premier League (EPL) referee Howard Webb has disclosed that league leaders Arsenal were unlucky to have a penalty kick awarded against them in their league clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. Centre referee Lee Mason pointed to spot after Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have raised his arm at Stoke City and Welsh midfielder Joe Allen leading to Birthday boy Charlie Adam's success from the spot kick to give Mark Hughes side the lead in the first half. The North London side however bounced back to edge out the visitors 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking via BT Spot, Webb, who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup final said: "Harsh, Xhaka actually makes contact with the ball, there’s some follow-through momentum." "If he … [Read more...]

Legend Drums Up Payet To Manchester United Transfer

Manchester United legend and former club goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel would like to see West Ham United star and Frenchman Dmitri Payet, who has scored just one goal in 12 appearances this season for his London side, at the club. Schmeichel made this known in a chat with AM Soccer while discussing the 20-time English champions' disappointing start to the current season. Schmeichel, who was a former Danish international said: "He's a Manchester United-type player, for sure." 'I think Mourinho has to change his way a little bit to please the fans, the club and the traditions of the club. I think he is showing signs of that, the players that he is signing, they are of a different calibre. 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is someone he probably wouldn't have signed had he … [Read more...]

I Wanted Liverpool To Sign Mahrez In The Summer, Club Legend Reveals

Former Liverpool defender and club legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he desperately wanted his boyhood club to sign Algerian and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez during the transfer window in the summer. Mahrez was influential for the Foxes as they won the English Premier League (EPL) title under the guidance of experienced Italian manager Claudio Ranieri as he weighed in with 17 goals and 10 assists. Speaking about his love for Mahrez and his desire for him to play for the 18-time English champions via popular news outlet Daily Mail. In his words, Carragher, who is a Sky Sports pundit, said: " "Mahrez angled for a move but no suitors were forthcoming." "I was desperate for Liverpool to sign Mahrez. I loved watching him last season, he used to get me … [Read more...]

Reason Arsenal Should Spend Big To Keep Alexis And Ozil – Club Legend

Former Arsenal goalkeeper and club legend David Seaman has urged the North London side tospend big money so as to keep star duo Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil thus improving their chance of ending a 13-year league title drought Seaman, who is a former England international, was quoted as per a report from the Mirror as he added that the club should break their much publicised wage structure. In hos words, he said: "To win the title Arsenal have got to keep their best players," he said, in quotes reported by the Mirror. "We used to do that. When big clubs came calling for Thierry Henry or Patrick Vieira, we always managed to send them packing. "But then the club went through a phase of selling them, although maybe that was partly because finances forced our … [Read more...]

Wenger Insists – Arsenal Can Fight For The Title, To Splash £50m On Top Star Striker

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is adamant that his side has what it takes to fight for the English Premier League (EPL) title after the North London side moved ahead of former leaders Chelsea at the top of the table. Recall that Arsenal are interested in signing Benzema, and madrid is expecting an offer of about £50m as this might be the last opportunity to cash out on the 29-year striker. Althoigh Wenger's side has recovered well to go an unbeaten sequence of 14 games in the league since losing 4-3 at home to Liverpool on the opening day of the season. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking in his post-match press conference after the Stoke City game. He said: "We are there for the fight and we have been consistent after the first game." "It is down to us to … [Read more...]

Mourinho Now Opportuned To Sign $37million Star To Manchester United

Despite signing an outstanding defender in the person of Eric Bailly in the summer transfer window, it is obvious that Manchester United's defense has not been solid this season. As expected, the red devils boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing a new central defender, and the Portuguese seem to have different quality players in the option. Many reports keep stating that Manchester United are so much interested in Dutch international and Southampton player Virgil van Dijk and they want him at the Old Trafford. Currently, there are new speculations in the media that Stefan de Vrij, another Dutch star, is once again linked with move to Old Trafford and this time he is interested. When former United boss Louis Van Gaal is still in charge, he tried … [Read more...]

Mourinho Finally Found A Good Replacement For Eric Bailly Come January

From all indications, United boss Jose Mourinho is looking towards a returning Chris Smalling as the best replacement for Eric Bailly when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations come next January. Since Manchester United's 4-0 loss to Chelsea some weeks ago, the Portuguese coach has not featured Smalling. And in Smalling's continued absence, the boss made the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo to form a partnership at the heart of the defence. With Bailly representing his country at next year's African Cup of Nations in January, the red devils manager need to look for a player to step in to replace him, and it seems Smalling will emerged Mourinho's man. Speaking on this issue, Mourinho said: “Let’s hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the … [Read more...]

Good News: Star Player To Be Brought Over Via Swap Deal

A new report have emanated that English Premier League giant Manchester United are planning to use Marouane Fellaini as part of a deal to sign West Ham player Dimitri Payet. Dimitri Payet enjoyed an interesting debut campaign in England last term, where he scored nine goals and provided 12 nice assists in his 30 Premier League appearances. Unfortunately, the West Ham star has failed to carry on where he left off for France at Euro 2016 in the summer and has just one superb goal to his name in 12 outings this season. However, TransferMarketWeb, insisted that the 29-year-old remains a January target for Manchester United. The report added further that Manchester United thinks they can increase their chances of bringing Payet to Old Trafford if they would … [Read more...]

Chelsea Boss Refuses To Rule Sanchez Move

Antonio Conte has refused to rule a possible move for Alexis Sanchez. Following reports that the Chilean international could be set for a Blues switch, Conte has further fueled the speculations by refusing to hit the nail on the head when asked about the possibility of signing the 27-year-old. The Italian boss: “I don’t think it’s right to talk about other players of other teams. It’s not right,” “But now we are totally focused on the next game against West Bromwich. January or next season ar every far [away] for us, but it’s not right to talk about the players of other teams. It’s a lack of respect for their players, their clubs, my team and my club.” Although, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refuted the transfer claims insisting he will never sell any of … [Read more...]

Legend Warns Star Player About Joining Chelsea

    Chelsea legend Ray Wilkins has urged Alexis Sanchez to commit his future to Arsenal. The Chilean forward is currently stalling on renewing his contract with the Gunners despite just having around 18 months left which has sparked speculations that he might be moving to Premier league rivals, Chelsea but Wilkins has urged him to stay at the Emirates. “He’s probably earning enough now for his life. He’s not going to be able to spend all the money he has earned already one would have thought. “He’s been at Barcelona, he’s been at Arsenal for the last two or three years therefore he has been well paid in that period. There’s no question about it, he is an outstanding footballer. “At Chelsea, we lost Ramires to China at 28 years of age. The … [Read more...]

Chelsea In Shock Move For Contract Rebel

  Chelsea have reportedly set their sights on luring Alexis Sanchez to the Stamford Bridge. Reports in the Mirror have it that the Blues are attempting to lure to the Chilean who is the joint top scorer alongside Diego Costa. Sanchez is currently stalling on renewing his contract at the Emirates with reports he wants a bumper pay rise alongside Mesut Ozil, who had earlier hinted at a return to Real Madrid after admiring the qualities of Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane. It is understood that Antonio Conte is looking to sign Alexis Sanchez to form a mouth-watering partnership with Costa who is on a blistering form in front of goal this season. However, what remains to be seen is whether Arsene Wenger will be ready to cash in on Sanchez who has started this … [Read more...]

Conte Slams Aguero For His Horror Tackle On David Luiz

  Antonio Conte has lashed out at Sergio Aguero for his horrific tackle on David Luiz last Saturday. The Argentine striker was banned by the FA for his lunging tackle on the Blues defender during the encounter between Chelsea and Manchester city at the Etihad last Saturday. Conte said: “This tackle was very bad. I watched the images and I was scared. “This tackle was very dangerous for David Luiz. “I have to check if he is able to play against West Brom on Sunday because it was very bad. “It will be very important for him and for me to decide whether he is able to play.” Both Manchester city and Chelsea have also been charged for failing to control their players as they got involved in the brawl which was as a result of the tackle while … [Read more...]

Bad News: Star Player Won’t Return From Injury Before Xmas

According to a new report, Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho doesn’t expect defender Chris Smalling to be available for selection before Christmas. The 27-year-old is still trying to recover from a foot injury which he sustained earlier in the season. Though the centre-back's return had been anticipated, the Telegraph recently said Jose Mourinho had revealed that Chris Smalling will not be putting on a United shirt anytime soon on the pitch. Smalling has missed United’s last five Premier League outings having played in seven of their opening nine fixtures. Nevertheless, In his absence, the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo have struck up a solid central defensive partnership working very hard to keep opponents away from the goal post, but this might … [Read more...]

Sanchez Deserves Higher Wages Than Pogba, Rangers Star Shares His Thoughts On Sanchez’s Contract Situation

English football's bad boy Joey Barton has stated that Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez should be earning more money than Manchester United midfielder and world transfer record holder Paul Pogba after he shared his thoughts on the current contract impasse involving the Chilean forward and German playmaker Mesut Ozil at the Emirates Stadium. Barton is of the belief that Sanchez, who scored a second half hat-trick in the club's last league clash against hosts West Ham United at the Olympic Stadium in what culminated in a 5-1 win for the North London outfit, has performed better than Pogba and as a result deserves better financial rewards. Speaking on the Chilean's contract situation, Barton said: "Sanchez will know, or his agent should know, exactly what the going … [Read more...]

Arsenal Legend Praises Gunners Star Iwobi Following UCL Strike

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has showered praises on Nigerian international and Gunners' star Alex Iwobi after he netted in the 4-1 demolition of Swiss champions FC Basel on Tuesday night in what was their final group game in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Speaking to BT Sport on his former club, Wright praised the impact of the 20-year old midfielder adding that his first goal in all competitions would do him a whole lot of good. In his words, he said: "That’s what I think he needs. I think he’s got everything." "It was good that Arsene Wenger eased him out of the team for a bit, because he started to get a little bit stale with what he was doing. "I think this goal will pep him up. He really did celebrate it with gusto – he was very pleased." … [Read more...]

Chelsea Prepare Swoop For Promising Serie A Winger

  Chelsea are planning a £38 million bid for Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi. Reports in Calciomercato claim that the Blues are willing to splash the cash in the transfer window and have set their sights on quite a number of potential deals which the Serie A winger is part of. Antonio Conte is said to be an avid admirer of the 22-year-old and would be keen on bringing him to the Stamford Bridge. Bernandeschi has scored seven goals and one assist in fourteen games for Fiorentina so far this Serie A season and may be brought in as a cover for the attacking duo of Willian and Pedro who are currently battling for the same position on the right side of Chelsea's wing. The Italian winger possesses excellent distribution and could also be … [Read more...]

Chelsea, Manchester City Battle For Wonderkid

  Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly keen on signing Karamoko Dembele from Celtic. Karamoko, aged 13 broke into limelight after his incredible skills for the youth set-ups in Celtic and is set to trigger a transfer fight between Premier League giants. However, it is understood that Brendan Rodgers is desperate to keep the 13-year-old and has met with his family to convince them on keeping the teen-wonder in Scotland, using Moussa Dembele as an example of a success story. The 20-year-old forward was on close to joining Tottenham Hotspurs but the deal did not go through and Dembele is shining with Celtic. Despite still having a long way to get into the first team, the Scottish giants are so keen to keep the youngster and see him rise through … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal Legend Desperate To See Sanchez Sign A New Deal

Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas has called on the club's star forward Alexis Sanchez to commit his future to the North London side adding that it would be the right thing to do at this stage of his career. Alexis Sanchez, who has been in sensational form this season with 11 league goals to emerge as joint topscorer, and German playmaker Mesut Ozil currently have 18 months to run on their contract and have been in lengthy contract talks with Arsenal over an extension. To this effect, Charlie Nicholas has urged Sanchez in particular to stay with Arsene Wenger's side for the long haul by committing to a new deal. Nicholas, who was speaking on popular TV, Sky Sports, said: "Sanchez has won everything at Barcelona, he’s won the Copa America with Chile, what … [Read more...]

Blues Midfielder Set For AC Milan Switch

  On loan Chelsea star, Mario Pašalić could be on his way to AC Milan, according to his agent Marko Naletilić. The 21-year-old midfielder has been a key figure for the Rossoneri in recent weeks and it appears the Italian outfit wil looking at the chances of signing the youngster whose contract at Chelsea ends next summer. His agent said: "It's been a good time thanks to Montella who gave him confidence, acknowledged that he improved physically and did play him. [Mario] appreciates this thing, he is very well in Milan and is already in love with the society, the city, the whole environment. He's very glad that he trains with a good young coach like Montella from whom he can learn a lot." "Right now we do not talk [with Chelsea], we see later what … [Read more...]

Man Utd Vs Tottenham Line Up: Mourinho Confirms Duo Ruled Out Of Tottenham Clash

The duo defender Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw have been ruled out of Manchester United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed the duo would not be ready for the match at Old Trafford due to injury. When asked whether Smalling and Shaw could return, he simply said: "Not Sunday, no." Coach Jose Mourinho is obviously concerned about his options in defence since Eric Bailly is set to play in the Africa Cup of Nations in January. "Let's hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the squad because, with so many matches, we need players. "At the moment, we have Phil Jones, Bailly and Marcos Rojo [as centre-backs]. "We play Tottenham, West Brom and Reading, West Ham away [among others] - in that period we have … [Read more...]

Star Player Reveals What Chelsea Players Think About Conte’s Touchline Antics

  Victor Moses has revealed Chelsea players are inspired by Antonio Conte's touchline antics. Conte joined Stamford Bridge last summer and has helped the Blues to the top of the Premier League table. However, the Italian is often criticized for his antics on the touchline. Victor Moses who has been a key part of the Blues success so far, has now admitted he is enjoying life under Conte, claiming his teammates are often loves the Italian's behaviour on the touchline. He told Sport magazine: ‘I’m pleased to have him, he is very passionate about the game. Obviously everyone’s seen him on the touchline. The way he reacts and stuff, we as players like it. ‘It motivated us to actually do well and work hard for him. ‘He is constantly in my ears just … [Read more...]