234sport.com

Sports News, Entertainment, Picks and More...

‘Consistent Performer’ Gueye Lauded By Chelsea Loanee

Everton defender Kurt Zouma has praised the impact of teammate Idrissa ‘Gana' Gueye at the club. According to him, Senegalese international Idrissa Gueye is a consistent performer for the Toffees and his good form has propelled Everton to the top ten on the Premier League table. Kurt Zouma is on a season-long loan deal at Everton from West London giants Chelsea having joined the Toffees on the deadline day of last summer’s transfer window. The French international centre back spoke about his Everton teammate in a chat with the … [Read more...]

Klopp Pays Tribute To Salah After Landmark Goal

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has heaped high praise on star player Mohamed Salah after he hit a landmark goal in the comeback win over Southampton. The former AS Roma and Fiorentina player was amongst the goals as Liverpool came from a goal down to beat the Saints 3-1 in front of their home fans. Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Premier League goal for the Reds in the win over Southampton to become the quickest player to reach that mark. It has taken the Egyptian just 66 games for him to reach the 50 Premier League goals landmark. Klopp … [Read more...]

Salah Reaches Premier League Landmark In Southampton Win

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah hit a Premier League landmark after he found the back of the net in the crucial win over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium on Friday night. The Egyptian international scored his goal at a crucial time to propel the Reds to a fantastic win over the Saints. Salah and Liverpool had to come from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-1 away from home. The hosts had taken a ninth-minute lead through former West Brom attacker Shane Long who scored a landmark 50th goal in the Premier League. Copy lDeal Almost Agreed! … [Read more...]

I Won’t Reach Top Form This Season – Kevin De Bruyne

Former Chelsea playmaker Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) has revealed that it would be difficult for him to reach top form at his club this season. Kevin De Bruyne plays his club football for Premier League champions Manchester City who are on the hunt for four trophies (quadruple). In his pre-match thoughts ahead of the FA Cup clash with Brighton and Hove Albion, KDB confessed that it would be difficult for him to reach top form again this season. Kevin De Bruyne further revealed that it was hard coming back from his various injury setbacks. … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Watford vs Wolves: Hornets Slight Underdogs

Watford and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been excellent in the Premier League this season and they both have the opportunity to secure a place in the FA Cup final. Wolves and Watford are in eighth and ninth place on the Premier League table respectively and the two teams will meet in the second semifinal of this year’s FA Cup at the Wembley Stadium for the right to seal a final spot. Former FA Cup winners Wolves have not won the competition since they reached the finals in 1960 (59 years), while the Hornets have not tasted victory in the FA … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal’s Leno also deserves some credit

A number of goalkeepers including Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga and Liverpool stopper Alisson Becker have been praised for having great performances, especially as they are having their first season at their various clubs in the English Premier League. However, it is suggested that the North London outfit Arsenal stopper Bernd Leno also falls in that category and should be hailed as well for his impact in the manager Unai Emery’s team. Bernd Leno was not quick into the Arsenal team as he started behind legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech but it was … [Read more...]

This star player no longer coming to Man United

From merging reports, English Premier League outfit Man United will no longer move in for Wales international and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale as he has been priced out of what would have been a stunning move to the Old Trafford. Gareth Bale has been on the radar of the Red Devils for a long period of time and was tipped to replace world best footballer Cristiano Ronaldo after he left the club to join Real Madrid about 10 years ago. However, it was claimed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was considering the return of Gareth Bale to the Premier … [Read more...]

Fans will love the BIG message Emery sent to Arsenal board

As the season runs to an end, North London outfit Arsenal boss Unai Emery already has his eyes on the coming season and how to compete for major titles as well. He has therefore sent a big message to the club’s management that they have to spend big to help him deliver silverware at the Emirates Stadium. The North London outfit did not get busy in the last January transfer window as they were only able to bring in Spanish winger Denis Suarez who is yet to make an impact. What FA Cup result against Chelsea will mean for United, … [Read more...]

Liverpool Duo Shortlisted For Player Award

Two Liverpool players have made the shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month Award for March. Sadio Mane and Andy Robertson were named on the six-man shortlist for March’s Player of the Month Award. Seamus Coleman (Everton), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) and James Ward-Prowse (Southampton). Mane and Robertson were outstanding in the month under review as they helped Liverpool stay in contention for the Premier League title. Senegalese international star Mane started the month with a scoreless … [Read more...]

Solskjaer’s transfer position on this player is unchanged

Latest reports claim that Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still unchanged in his position to let Chile international Alexis Sanchez leave the club at the end of the season. The star player has not been the player he was paid for since he joined the Old Trafford from Arsenal and is yet to improve, which is the reason why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is insisting on parting ways with Alexis Sanchez so as to free up space. This has been the stand of the Red Devils manager over time but it was claimed that the management is still convinced that … [Read more...]

Liverpool Secure Premier League Summit After Saints Win

Merseyside giants Liverpool have gone back to the top of the Premier League table after they came from a goal down to beat Southampton 3-1 in their Premier League clash on Friday night. Liverpool had relinquished top spot to rivals Manchester City earlier this week after the Citizens beat Welsh side Cardiff City 2-0 at home courtesy goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane. The Reds knew that a win over Southampton at the St. Mary’s Stadium will take them back to the Premier League summit and that was what they got though they had to work … [Read more...]

Emery shares good news about Ozil

There seems to be peace at the North London outfit Arsenal between manager Unai Emery and star midfielder Mesut Ozil after the latest claim by the boss that the star player will be ready to play away games, starting from the Everton clash. Before now, the Gunners boss was unsatisfied with the performance of the German international as he demanded more, especially from big and away games. There are indications that the former Real Madrid star has now responded to the fight and has given positive responses in the last two opportunities handed to … [Read more...]

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to former club, report

Portuguese international and Juventus star Cristiano has been tipped to have a return back to the Old Trafford after manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he would be happy to have him as a Man United player again. It is 10 years since the world best player left the Red Devils to join Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid in a record deal of £80 million in 2009. He did well to have won four Champions League titles with the Los Blancos. It was a surprise to many when Cristiano Ronaldo made the decision to leave Real Madrid to join Italian Serie A … [Read more...]

African Star Delighted With First Liverpool Goal

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has expressed his delight at his first goal for the club during the Premier League win at Southampton on Friday night. The Guinean international player found the back of the net in the first half of the league encounter to help his club to three previous points in the race for the Premier League title. Southampton had taken a shock ninth-minute lead through Shane Long off an assist from club skipper Pierre Emile Hojbjerg. Shane Long also had the opportunity to add a second goal for his team but the Republic … [Read more...]

Serie A outfit makes u-turn over Arsenal target

The Latest report have hinted that Italian Serie A outfit AS Roma have now made a U-turn over an earlier stand to keep Cengiz Under at the club as they are now reportedly ready to sell. Cengiz Under has been on the radar of the Arsenal team for a long period of time with efforts made in the last January transfer window to snap him up but the Serie A outfit insisted that the player is not for sale. Now, it is claimed that they are now ready to part ways with the star player but on the condition that they will meet with the £36 million asking … [Read more...]

Revealed! Where Emile Smith Rowe will play next season

Emile Smith Rowe is one of the players the Arsenal fans will like to watch again at the Emirates Stadium after impressing in the opportunities handed to him at the start of the season in the various Cup competitions, including the Europa League. The young lad has got a big future and that is why he was sent out in the last January winter transfer window to secure a regular playing time and also continue in his progress by securing a first-team football. German Bundesliga outfit RP Leipzig are lucky to have secured his signature on a loan deal … [Read more...]

Arsenal handed big boost as Barcelona is ready to sell

The North London outfit have been handed the chances of securing their dream move of France international Samuel Umtiti from the Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona in the coming summer transfer window. Samuel Umtiti has been inconsistent for the Spanish side since the start of the season with injuries which have reduced his importance in the team and they are ready to let him go with Arsenal interested. The North London outfit will also face competition from their Premier League rivals Man United with claims that Barcelona have resulted to … [Read more...]

Guendouzi reveals his personal target at Arsenal

While the North London outfit Arsenal have got the target of securing qualification to the Champions League next season with a top-four finish in the English Premier League table, new signing Matteo Guendouzi has got a little more. Matteo Guendouzi only joined the North London outfit in the last summer transfer window and has settled well to have impressed and won the heart of manager Unai Emery and the fans. The Gunners boss recently showered praise on the France international, stressing that he is one of the most improved players in the … [Read more...]

This gaffer gives United condition before saying yes

Mike Phelan is reported to be wanted at Man United on a permanent deal to work with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the crew but he has his reservations as he is now ready to hand some conditions to the Red Devils before saying yes. Daily Mail reports that the coach is not satisfied with the complex nature of the Man United management and also seeks to have a better understanding of their recruitment system before he gives his nod to the offer. Why Arsenal made decision to spend big on South American Mike Phelan’s importance to the team … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Defensive Continuity

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has disclosed that the target is to keep his defensive players for many years following their impressive displays this season. The Reds have been solid defensively this season which is something that’s not normally associated with the Merseyside especially during the Jurgen Klopp era which began in October 2015. Liverpool have the best defence in the Premier League this season in what has been a turn around for the club within a short period of time. The defence was regarded as the Reds’ weak point as late as … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Juventus vs AC Milan: Home Win Likely

Italian Serie A champions Juventus can move a step closer to retaining their league title with a win over AC Milan in their meeting at the Juventus Stadium, Turin on Saturday evening. It’s the battle of the top two most successful clubs in Italian football though Juventus have been the most dominant in recent times. They have won the last seven league titles and are in pole position to make it right league triumphs in a row due to their 18-point advantage over nearest challengers Napoli at the top of the Italian Serie A table. A win over AC … [Read more...]

Hazard Is A Fantastic Player – Football Idol

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard has received high praise from his football idol amidst transfer reports linking him with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. The Belgian international star has always maintained that Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is his football idol and the French football legend was quick to point out his quality during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of the upcoming Spanish La Liga clash with Eibar. Zidane and Real Madrid host Eibar at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu with the hope of capitalising on … [Read more...]

Mourinho, an Ideal Candidate For Inter Job – Club Legend

Former Inter Milan player Luigi Simoni believes that Jose Mourinho is the right man to bring unity to the club’s dressing room after the recent situation involving Mauro Icardi. The Inter Milan legend told FCInterNews that the former Chelsea manager is the best candidate for the managerial job at the club with the current Nerazzurri boss, Luciano Spalletti under pressure to perform. Spalletti and Inter Milan have had to deal with Argentine international Icardi after he was stripped off his duties as the Nerazzurri skipper. Inter Milan … [Read more...]

Van Dijk’s Impact Lauded At Liverpool

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised the impact of star player Virgil Van Dijk on the Reds since his transfer at the start of last year. Van Dijk has earned rave reviews for his performances at Liverpool since his transfer from fellow Premier League club Southampton in January 2018. Liverpool paid a world-record fee when they signed Virgil Van Dijk last season. The Reds paid £75m for him and his impact has been positive as expected according to his manager Jurgen Klopp. German tactician Klopp talked about Van Dijk in glowing terms … [Read more...]

England Are Favourites For Euro 2020 – Ex-Chelsea Star

Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne is adamant that the Three Lions of England are favourites for the upcoming 2020 European Championship which would be held across 12 venues on the continent. The former Chelsea player believes that England are favourites for the tournament ahead of his own Belgium team, world champions France and others. He spoke to reporters about England and Euro 2020 shortly after he played alongside young English midfielder Phil Foden during the Premier League clash with Welsh side Cardiff City at the Etihad … [Read more...]