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Van Dijk Relieved After Costly Mistake vs Fulham

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk was relieved to see the Reds bounce back from his mistake during the 2-1 win over struggling Fulham in their Premier League clash at the Craven Cottage on Sunday evening. The win was a narrow one for Liverpool but it was a significant one after the Merseysiders secured the Premier League summit at the expense of defending champions Manchester City. Dutch international centre back Van Dijk was culpable in the 74th-minute equaliser from the home side. International teammate Ryan Babel capitalised on the … [Read more...]

Mane Sets New Premier League Record In Fulham Win

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane continued his fantastic form for the Reds during the win over struggling Fulham in their Premier League clash at the Craven Cottage. Mane was on target in the Reds’ 2-1 win over Fulham away from home. The Senegalese international was the star of the show for Liverpool who have claimed the Premier League summit as a result of the victory over the Cottagers. Sadio Mane has now scored 17 league goals in the Premier League to set a new record for the number of goals scored by a Senegalese in a Premier League … [Read more...]

Man City Won’t Drop Many Points – Klopp On Title Race

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that Premier League title rivals Manchester City won’t drop many points between now and the end of the season as the race for the league title hots up. Klopp, while speaking during his post-match thoughts after the Fulham game, told reporters that Premier League champions Manchester City won’t drop a lot of points in their remaining league games as they attempt to retain the title they won last season. The German tactician also pointed out that Liverpool will have to continue to win to have any chance of … [Read more...]

FIFA blasted over concussions after David Ospina collapses

Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina who is currently on loan at the Italian Serie A outfit Napoli had collapsed in a game against Udinese on Sunday. The Colombia stopper has been rushed to the hospital with his condition being awaited to be known. However, campaigners of concussions, Fifpro and Taylor Twellman who have been forced into retirement as a result of injuries have called on FIFA to introduce temporary concussion substitute so that injured players can be assessed for a longer period of time off the pitch. Amidst exit rumours, David … [Read more...]

Average Performance, Spectacular Result – Klopp On Fulham Win

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was delighted with the 2-1 win over Fulham in what was the Reds’ 31st league game of the season. The win over their hosts was enough to take Liverpool above title rivals Manchester City in the race for the Premier League title. In his post-match thoughts after the slim victory over the Cottagers, Klopp told reporters that the performance of his players was average but the result was spectacular in the context of the title race. Liverpool came into the weekend knowing that they have to make up a one-point … [Read more...]

Chelsea Top Four Hopes In Tatters After Everton Win

Chelsea are in serious trouble after their latest Premier League defeat left them with a lot of do in the race for a top-four spot at the end of the season. The Blues missed out on a fantastic opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them on the table following their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Everton. Tottenham Hotspur (third), Arsenal (fourth), Manchester United (fifth) and Chelsea (sixth) are all battling for the top four places on the Premier League table with just four points separating the aforementioned four teams. The top … [Read more...]

Premier League: Liverpool Seal Summit After Struggling Win Over Fulham

Liverpool have gone to the summit of the Premier League table following their 2-1 win over struggling Premier League side Fulham. The Reds were not convincing against the Cottagers but they were able to secure the victory needed to take them above title rivals and defending champions Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table. Liverpool were impressive in their Champions League last 16 tie over German champions Bayern Munich last week but they were unable to match that performance against the Cottagers. The home side made it … [Read more...]

Badnews! Arsenal keeper collapses in Serie A game

English Premier League outfit Arsenal goalkeeper David Ospina is reported to have collapsed in Napoli’s game against Udinese in their Italian Serie A tie on Sunday. The Columbia international stopper is currently on a loan deal with the Serie A outfit where he has continued his development and improvement in his game as well. Arsenal loanee David Ospina was, therefore, rushed out of the stadium in a stretcher for further medical treatment before he later regained his consciousness. The incident had occurred early in the game but had already … [Read more...]

Gary Neville hints at showdown with fans, United board over Solskjaer

Man United legend has hinted that he will fall out with his former side should they decide to have interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sacked at the end of the season. The former Red Devils forwards started on a good note with wins across all competition but that is no more for him as he has suffered three defeats so far this season. The Red Devils interim boss was defeated in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain, PSG. Later he led his team to the Emirates Stadium and they were defeated by the North London outfit before the FAC … [Read more...]

Real Madrid return for this United star

There are suggestions that the delay in sealing a deal with Man United is now yielding positive results as it is reported that Real Madrid are now back for the signature of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea. The La Liga giants have been on the radar of the goalkeeper for the past years with several efforts made to snap him up but it did not work through. The Los Blancos have been able to secure the signature of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois but that has not given them the satisfaction inbetween the sticks as he struggles to settle at the … [Read more...]

Chelsea Need Higuain To Start Scoring In Top-four Race

Chelsea suffered a dent to their quest to finish in the top four places on the Premier League table after they were beaten 2-0 by Everton. Merseyside giants Everton won their first home game in over two months with the win over the West Londoners and that highlights the gravity of the poor result recorded by Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri and his players. Chelsea produced a timid second-half performance against Everton and deservedly succumbed to two goals from Richarlison and Gylfi Sigurdsson. Blues' striker Gonzalo Higuain has been … [Read more...]

Sorry United fans, Solskjaer is leaving, see why

From all indication, Man United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given up on taking over at the Old Trafford as the permanent coach after seeing his third defeat in charge of the team and blowing up his chance of winning the FA Cup. The Red Devils suffered their first defeat under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the Champions League against Paris Saint Germain, PSG and later another defeat in the Premier League against North London outfit. Before now Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had runs of wins and that prompted the fans and pundits to make a case for … [Read more...]

Burnley In Loan Bid For Chelsea Defender

Premier League outfit Burnley are plotting a loan move for highly-rated Chelsea defender Reece James according to various reports from the British media. The Daily Mirror claim that the Clarets want to sign the young Chelsea player on loan when the transfer window reopens in the summer. It was also revealed that Chelsea are not the only club interested in a move for the Blues right-back. Fellow Premier League sides like Brighton and Hove Albion and Crystal Palace are also keen on a move for the 19-year-old. The aforementioned publication … [Read more...]

Chelsea Keen To Keep Hudson-Odoi On One Condition

Former European champions Chelsea will keep wantaway winger Callum Hudson-Odoi at the club on one condition according to the publication from popular English news portal The Sun. It was revealed that the Blues will keep the England junior international at the club if star player Eden Hazard leaves the club. Belgian international star Hazard has not signed a new contract at Chelsea with just over a year left on his current deal at the club. Chelsea might be tempted to sell him when the transfer window reopens in the summer as they risk … [Read more...]

Major boost for Arsenal, United as Inter begins clear-out plans

Emerging reports claims Italian Serie A outfit Inter Milan have begun clearout of some of their players and it is a piece of lucky news for English Premier League sides, Arsenal and Man United as they could not have their targets. Mauro Icardi and Ivan Perisic are now cleared to leave the San Siro at the end of the season which makes them available for both United and Arsenal in the coming summer transfer window. Mauro Icardi has not been in the good books of the Inter Milan chiefs and has been stripped of the captain band which makes him out … [Read more...]

Chelsea Willing To Let Hazard Leave For Free

West London giants Chelsea are willing to let star player Eden Hazard leave the club for free when his current deal with the Blues expires. This is according to reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom. A specific report from the Sunday Express revealed that Chelsea won’t sell Eden Hazard this summer meaning that they risk losing him for free when his contract expires at the end of next season. Eden Hazard has just over a year left on his contract at Chelsea who are desperate to make him the highest earner in the club’s … [Read more...]

Why Monchi’s Arsenal snub not a big deal

Emerging reports claim that former AS Roma chief Monchi has returned to Spanish La Liga outfit Sevilla amidst interest from Arsenal as the sporting director. The North London outfit parted ways with their head of recruitment Sven Mislintat and are in the search for a new technical director with Monchi and former player Marc Overmars linked with the job. It is claimed that the North London outfit were keen on the former AS Roma chief before his decision as they wish to bring him because of his past understanding and working relationship with … [Read more...]

What unhappy Solskjaer said about this player is unbelievable

There is no doubt that Man United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unhappy with his team after they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Wolves in a game that ended 2-1. He has slammed his team, insisting that the result of the game is what they deserve as they did not play to the level they are known for, especially since he took charge of the club in December last year. There is no doubt that most of the players did not turn out for the party and were punished for that but Sergio Romero seems to be an exemption from other players with Ole … [Read more...]

Zidane Targets De Gea As Replacement For Ex-Chelsea Goalkeeper

Former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could be in trouble following the news that new Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is seeking a replacement for him as the club’s number one shot-stopper. French football legend Zidane is back at Real Madrid after the 1998 World Cup winner was reappointed as the Los Merengues manager on Monday. Real Madrid have had a disastrous season which has led to the dismissal of two managers namely Julen Lopetegui and Santiago Solari. Zidane has been given the job of rebuilding the team as he has a contract … [Read more...]

Liverpool Boss Staying Grounded Amidst ‘Der Kaiser’ Praise

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is staying modest despite receiving high praise from Bayern Munich and German national team legend Franz Beckenbeur also known as ‘Der Kaiser’. Franz Beckenbauer played with distinction for Bayern Munich and was a key player for the Germany team that won the 1974 FIFA World Cup tournament on home soil before managing his country to victory at the 1990 FIFA World Cup tournament in Italy. Der Kaiser praised Jurgen Klopp as he identified the German tactician as the man to revive the fortunes of German champions … [Read more...]

Ex-Liverpool Manager Reiterates VAR Introduction After Bournemouth Draw

Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez has again called for the introduction of VAR (Video Assistant Referee) after his side’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth. Matt Ritchie scored a stoppage-time equalizer for Newcastle United to give the Magpies a 2-2 draw at the home of South Coast club Bournemouth. The first goal scored by the home side was as a result of a controversial penalty awarded by center referee Mike Dean. After the game, the former Liverpool manager rued the penalty awarded to the home side as he called for the swift … [Read more...]

Liverpool Face Man City Threat For Benfica Defender

Premier League title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City have registered their interest in highly rated Benfica defender Ferro according to reports emanating from the media in Portugal. Daily Record claim that the Reds will have to contend with Premier League champions Manchester City in their quest to sign Ferro. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a remarkable rise after breaking into the Benfica first team at the start of this year. The Portuguese defender has featured nine times in all competitions for Benfica. His form has led to the … [Read more...]

Tottenham Favourites To Sign Liverpool Target

North London giants Tottenham Hotspur are in pole position to sign highly-rated Fulham winger Ryan Sessegnon according to widespread media reports. Daily Express revealed that Spurs are the front-runners for the player who’s expected to suffer Premier League relegation with West London outfit Fulham this season. Ryan Sessegnon has been attracting the interest of the major Premier League sides for the better part of last year. Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Liverpool have all been credited with a strong interest … [Read more...]

Liverpool Target Makes Decision On Bayern Future

Bayern Munich midfielder James Rodriguez has reportedly made a decision on his future at the club. This is according to the report from trusted Spanish newspaper Marca which revealed that James Rodriguez does not see a future for himself at Bayern Munich. James Rodriguez is on a two-year loan deal at German champions Bayern Munich having joined the Bavarian giants from Real Madrid at the start of last season. It was revealed that James Rodriguez has decided not to stay at Bayern Munich despite the return of Zinedine Zidane to Real … [Read more...]

Why we need not complain after Wolves defeat, Solskjaer

Man United have now suffered their third defeat across all competitions under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after their 2-1 defeat against Wolves which has dumped them out of the FA Cup to reduce their chances of a title win at the end of the season. The first defeat was inflicted by French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League while the North London outfit Arsenal handed the Red Devils their second defeat in a Premier League title before the FA Cup exit. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was quick to defend his team after their defeat … [Read more...]