Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has commended Italian manager Antonio Conte at English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea ahead of the mammoth league clash between both sides at the Etihad Stadium. The match, which has been billed as a 'potential' title decider and a top of the table clash, sees Manchester City (who has 30 points from 13 games and are in 3rd position) take on Chelsea (with 31 points from 13 games in 1st position. Many football pundits view the match as the battle of the two favourites for the league crown. Guardiola's word of praise for the aforementioned Conte, who has made a fast start to life in the EPL with 10 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from the opening 13 league games of the season, came about during his pre-match press conference … [Read more...]
Klopp Set To Block Star Player’s Move
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will reportedly block London side West Ham's move for his English striker Daniel Sturridge during the January transfer window. Sturridge has become a bit part player for the Anfield giants since the appointment of former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in October 2015 prompting speculation about the future of the former Manchester City and Chelsea striker with the 5-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners. English Premier League (EPL) sides such as West Ham and Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 27-year old with the former keen to sign him next month so as to bolster their attacking options. West Ham have not started the season well despite the excitements of moving to the … [Read more...]
Fans Reacts To Reports Of Hassenhuttl As ‘Potential’ Wenger Successor
Fans of North London side Arsenal have reacted shockingly to widespread reports linking current RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hassenhuttl as the long term successor to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger has been in charge at the 13-time English champions for 20 years since he was first appointed as the Arsenal boss in 1996. Since his appointment the 67-year old has won three English Premier League titles and six English FA Cup titles however with his current contract due to expire at the end of this season his future at the club has been up for discussion for the past few weeks. According to The Sun, Ralph Hassenhuttl hinted during his latest pre-match press conference ahead of his side's clash with in-form Schalke 04 in what is a German Bundesliga match slated for … [Read more...]
United Boss Mourinho Plans Defensive Shake-Up
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning an overhaul of his side's defensive setup due to the ongoing struggles the Red Devils have faced in the English Premier League (EPL) this season. Mourinho built his reputation as one of the best managers of the last decade with the aid of defensive solidity however that has been missing in his Manchester United side this season with just four clean sheets in 13 league games. In addition to this, the 20-time European champions have conceded 15 goals, which is the worst defensive record of any side in the top 6. A lack of defensive solidity as highlighted with the stats above has led to a big points gap from the leading pack. Manchester United (20 points from 13 games) are a massive 11 points behind … [Read more...]
Would Cesc Fabregas Make Shock Return To Emirate Stadium?
In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, rumours making the rounds claimed that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas could make a shock return to Emirate stadium in the winter transfer window. This report is according to the Metro which claims that Arsenal fans are urging Arsene Wenger to resign their former captain, following the recent injury suffered by Santi Cazorla. Carzorla suffered an Anchilles injury during their 6-0 victory over Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League few weeks ago. The star was expected to return to the pitch this year but latest report claimed that he will be ruled out for further three months following his surgery. Fabregas has fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte’s starting line-up this … [Read more...]
Diego Costa discipline Issues Behind Him, Chelsea Boss Conte Reveals
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that the disciplinary issues normally associated with his in-form star striker Diego Costa is a thing of the past. Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa has been in superb form this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit while issues as regards his discipline has been at its lowest ebb in the past few weeks and this is further highlighted by the fact that he has been on four yellow cards (making the 28-year old a booking away from a one-game suspension) for the past few weeks. Speaking about his star striker ahead of his side's huge clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Antonio Conte said: "I am pleased for him, for Diego." "He is showing a great … [Read more...]
Here Are Vital Things United Must Do If They Are To Win The EPL This Season
Manchester United are presently 11 points behind 1st-placed Chelsea, but can never be ruled out of the title race. Though the Red Devils are not performing up to expectations despite having an awesome squad with a 'special one' as a coach, all hope isn't lost yet There are lots of things United need to do if they are to win the Premier League this season, these three are outstanding: SCORE, SCORE MORE GOALS! For Mourinho's side to win the EPL, they need to win lots of matches. They can only win matches when they score goals. Even though United are getting lots of goals since the start of this season, their finishing is still betraying them, and has led them down most of the time. So far, out of 163 goalscoring chances created, United have only scored 18! … [Read more...]
Chelsea Win The Highlight Of Unbeaten Run, Cech Reveals
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the dominant 3-0 league win over leaders Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the month of September was the highlight of his side's recent unbeaten run. The North London club's 19-game unbeaten run, which started since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool on the opening weekend of this league season, came to a halt on Wednesday following a 2-0 home loss to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. Cech, who has been an ever present in the Arsenal side for English Premier League (EPL) league duties, picked the game against his former club Chelsea as the standout game during the unbeaten run in a chat with the club's official website. In his words, 34-year old Cech said: "We scored goals at the right times, and the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Super Star Discloses How He Learnt About ‘Wing Back’ Role
Chelsea's Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has revealed how he was told by his Italian club manager, Antonio Conte, that he would be playing in an unfamiliar role earlier in the season. Chelsea started the English Premier League (EPL) season in impressive fashion with three wins from three games before a rocky patch of one point from the next three games (2-2 vs. Swansea City, 1-2 vs. Liverpool and 0-3 vs. Arsenal) heaped a lot of misery and pressure on former Siena and Juventus boss Antonio Conte, who quickly changed formation to his tried and trusted 3-4-3 formation leading to a spotless form of seven wins from the last seven-league games since the alteration. Moses, who has excelled as a wing back since the change in formation, stated in an interview with … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Aftermath: Arsenal Defender Says Opening Goal Was Key
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that Southampton's opening goal in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash between both sides was key to the eventual outcome of the game. Arsene Wenger's side were convincingly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium as they crashed out of the competition and also had a 19-game unbeaten run ended while Southampton progressed to what was their first semi-final for the first time in 30 years as far as the competition is concerned. Holding, who sealed a £2m transfer to the North London side from English League One side Bolton Wanderers during the summer, is adamant that Dutch international Jordy Clasie's fine first half strike was a turning point in the game paving the way for English left back Ryan Bertrand to add a second goal on … [Read more...]
Manchester United Captured Two Academy Scouts From City
Manchester United are working hard towards bolstering their academy set-up, and the club is moving towards adding more players and scouts. The Telegraph reported that Dave Harrison and Lyndon Tomlinson have been put on gardening leave ahead of their switch to United on January 1st. The duo contributed massively in making Manchester City Academy one of the best in the country. After United's deal, Manchester City are said to have given new deals to several of their part-time staff, doubling pay to €20,000 a-year. Nevertheless, at the United Academy, Marcus Rashford is being regarded as the most successful academy graduated United have produced in recent years. Former midfielder Nicky Butt, in February, was appointed Head of Youth Academy after Brain … [Read more...]
Triple Injury Boost! Liverpool Get Good News
Anfield giants Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the English Premier League (EPL) title following the news that three of the first team starters have recovered from various injuries and are in contention ahead of the side's clash at hosts Bournemouth on Sunday in what would be Matchweek 14 in the league. 28-year old influential midfielder Adam Lallana is back in training having recovered from a groin injury he sustained in England's 2-2 draw with Spain at the Wembley Stadium during the international break that has made him miss the last three games (Southampton, Sunderland and Leeds United). Forward Roberto Firmino and defender Joel Matip have also recovered from knocks and are both in contention for the game at Dean Court. This … [Read more...]
Breaking! Manchester United Ready To Set New Transfer Fee Record
New reports emerged that Manchester United are looking at signing Neymar to Old Trafford for a potential €180 Million transfer. Though Neymar recently signed a new deal at Camp Nou to commit his future to Barcelona, it seem things won't be the same again. It is believed that Neymar has some growing problems with the Catalan giants and he only signed the new contract just to divert attention away from their issues. However, the Brazilian International is considering a move. According to the Daily Records, Manchester United would face competition from French Side PSG for Neymar's signature, in a deal that would likely cost a world record €180 million. United coach Jose Mourinho is aware that aging strikers like Ibrahimovic and Rooney will need to be … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Willian Returns, Pedro Ousted- Chelsea vs Man City Probable Line-up
Chelsea will take on Premier League rival Manchester City in the early hour of Saturday, for an EPL clash. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Blues due to the quality of players at Manchester City. The Blues are currently topping Premier League table with 31 points after 13 games. Their current run-of-form had seen them conceding just a goal in their last seven matches. Key changes will be expected from Antonio Conte, if his men are to secure three maximum points at Etihad stadium. The battle for victory is expected to be in the midfield and as a result, we expect Willian to come in for Spain international star Pedro in the attacking line. Although the Spaniard has been on a great run-of-form, we however believe Willian will be a better … [Read more...]
Wenger Would Be Worried About EFL Cup Exit, Legend Reveals
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has revealed that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would be worried with the non-performance shown by the side he featured during Wednesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium. Wenger made 10 changes from the side that won 3-1 in a home league clash against Bournemouth but saw his side lose 2-0 to Southampton, a result that was enough to end Arsenal's 19 match unbeaten run since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the start of the season as well as exiting the EFL Cup. In his Tackle Keown column with the Daily Mail, Keown pointed out that there was enough quality in the Arsenal side fielded on Wednesday night with players like Aaron Ramsey, Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson amongst others and that … [Read more...]
Arsenal Will Finish Above Tottenham – Legend
Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has stated that his former club will finish above their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs at the end of this season. Arsenal have bounced back well from a disappointing 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in the opening game of the season and are unbeaten in 12 league games in addition to being three points off league leaders Chelsea while Tottenham on the other hand had an unbeaten league start that reached 12 games until they came unstuck against Chelsea courtesy a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Speaking during a chat with the Daily Mirror, Charlie Nicholas disclosed that he is sure that Arsenal will keep up the record of not finishing below Tottenham in the league at the end of the season. In his words, he said: "They [Arsenal] … [Read more...]
Yaya Toure Can Lead Man City To EPL Title, Hart Insists
England first choice goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is presently at Italian Serie A side on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City, has stated that Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure can fire his side to the English Premier League (EPL) title after returning to the team to great effect in the last two league games. The 33-year old African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, who is a four-time African footballer of the year made an impressive return to the Manchester City squad as he netted a brace to help his side to a 2-1 away win at struggling London side Crystal Palace as he played the entire duration of the league clash at Selhurst Park. Yaya Toure was earlier frozen out of the team due to a much publicised row between his agent, Dmitri Seluk, and Manchester City … [Read more...]
Abou Diaby Says He Could Have Won The Ballon d’or At Arsenal
Olympique Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby has disclosed that if he was not hindered by his many injury problems at former club Arsenal he could have won the Ballon d'or at the North London outfit. The 30-year old made the move to Arsenal from French side Auxerre in January 2006 and went on to score 19 goals in 140 appearances before he was released in June 2015 however his time at the club would be remembered for the numerous injuries he suffered while on the playing personnel at the North London side. Speaking on how his footballing career has panned out in an interview with France Football, Diaby made a lot of revelations. In his words, the man, who has made 19 appearances for the French national team said: "I have no limits." "Once upon a time, people … [Read more...]
Charly Musonda To Return To Chelsea In January
If rumours making the round is anything to go by, then Chelsea attacking midfielder Charly Musonda could make a return to Stamford Bridge in January, after a successful loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis. According to report from Spanish paper AS via Daily Star, Musonda has traveled back to Stamford Bridge to have his injury assessed and treated. The highly rated Belgian is currently struggling with knee injury and as a result, he has only featured eight times for the La Liga team this season. The 20-year old Belgian is highly rated at Stamford Bridge and the Blues sees him as one of their future stars. Chelsea have rejected numerous bid for the player in recent times including a bid from Premier League arch rival Arsenal. Speaking concerning the … [Read more...]
John Obi Mikel To Complete Chelsea Exit In January
Chelsea forgotten midfielder John Obi Mikel could find the exit door to Stamford Bridge in January, if his current situation with the Blues do not improve. The powerful midfielder has struggled to make any impact on the Blues team this season. He is yet to make any single appearance on the pitch and he has not even make the substitute bench under Antonio Conte’s regime. Speaking to Goal in response to rumours linking the Nigeria national team skipper away from Stamford Bridge, his agent John Shittu admitted his client could leave in January or summer. He also said a lot of offers have been made for Mikel services from top clubs. “There are a few clubs in Europe and Asia, they are numerous and are interested in him because he is a quality player, aged only … [Read more...]
Klopp Bags November Manager Of The Month Award Nominee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the manager of the month award as far as the month of November is concerned as he aims to win the award for a second time this season. Klopp saw off the challenges of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and Tottenham Hotspurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to win the September player of the month. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager was also nominated for the month of October but lost out to his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. Klopp has been nominated for the month of November alongside title rivals namely Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Antonio Conte of Chelsea as well as Sunderland boss David Moyes. Liverpool won two … [Read more...]
Juan Mata Sends Congratulatory Message To Teammates After Win
Manchester United and Spanish playmaker could not hide his joy after his side booked their place in the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a dominant win over London club West Ham United. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French forward Anthony Martial scored twice as Jose Mourinho's team ran out 4-1 winners despite the fact that the Portuguese manager was absent due to a one-match ban he got for kicking a water bottle in frustration during an earlier clash between the two sides on Sunday evening. The match turned out to be a stroll eventually for Manchester United especially in the second half, which saw three unreplied goals for the Red Devils (2 goals for Ibrahimovic and 1 goal for Martial) as they bounced back from former United youngster Ashley … [Read more...]
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