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Sarri Slams ‘Disastrous’ Pitch Ahead Of Kiev Clash

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has berated the pitch ahead of the Blues’ Europa League last 16 second leg clash with Dynamo Kiev on Thursday night. In his pre-match thoughts, Sarri told reporters that the Olympic Stadium pitch in Kiev is bad and his player Willian also echoed his opinion on the match venue. According to Sarri, the Kiev pitch is a disaster. Chelsea are one of the major contenders to win the Europa League this term and they are in a fantastic position to secure qualification for the quarterfinals. Why Arsenal are handed … [Read more...]

No Real Madrid Talk From Hazard – Chelsea Teammate

Chelsea winger Willian has provided a big update on the widespread transfer rumours linking teammate Eden Hazard with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Brazilian international Willian revealed that Eden Hazard has not publicly talked about the possibility of signing for Real Madrid. Belgian international Hazard has previously hinted about a dream move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old has been in very good form for Chelsea this season in the Blues’ quest for honor in both the Premier … [Read more...]

Liverpool Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Berth With Bayern Win

Merseyside giants Liverpool have qualified for the last eight of the Champions League after they saw off Bayern Munich in their last 16 tie. The Reds were slight underdogs going into their second leg clash at the Allianz Arena after a goalless draw from the first leg at their home ground (Anfield) but they were able to navigate the tie after producing one of their best performances this season. Liverpool defeated Bayern 3-1 in front of their fans thereby advancing to the last eight of the competition via a 3-1 aggregate win. Chelsea … [Read more...]

Champions League: Ex-Liverpool Star On Target In Barcelona Win

Former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho was amongst the goals as Barcelona secured a spot in the quarterfinals with a thumping win over Lyon at home. Coutinho and Barcelona had played out a goalless draw with their French opponents in the first leg of their last 16 tie in France some weeks ago but their second meeting was more favourable for the Catalans though it must be pointed out that they suffered a scare when Lucas Tousart halved the deficit to 2-1 just before the hour mark. Barcelona then went on to score three late goals to make … [Read more...]

Liverpool Are Back Where They Belong

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that the Reds are firmly back to where they belong after their win over German champions Bayern Munich in their Champions League last 16 tie. Klopp and Liverpool are into the last eight of the competition following their aggregate win over Bayern. In his post-match thoughts, Klopp told reporters that Liverpool are now established as one of the elites on the European stage. Jurgen Klopp showed why Bayern Munich were interested in him after his Liverpool side schooled the Bavarian giants in their second … [Read more...]

Why Patrick Vieira wishes Arsenal badluck against Rennes

North London outfit Arsenal will seek redemption when they file out before their fans at the Emirates Stadium to face French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes for the second leg of the Europa League round of 16. The Gunners had suffered a 3-1 defeat away from home in the first leg which places them at the risk of losing out of the competition. With a view of redeeming the fate of the club, Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira does not mind the reactions of the fans as he does not wish the North London outfit any luck as he makes open his love for Stade … [Read more...]

Lewandowski Slams Bayern Tactics In Champions League Tie vs Liverpool

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was highly critical of his side’s approach to their Champions League tie with Liverpool. The Bavarian giants won’t add to their previous five titles in the competition after they were dumped out by the Reds. After the second leg meeting between both sides on Wednesday night, Lewandowski told BeIN Sports that Bayern paid dearly for their poor tactics against the Reds. The Polish international skipper questioned the tactics employed by Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac in the first leg of their last 16 … [Read more...]

Liverpool Dealt Major Injury Blow In Bayern Win

The Champions League win over Bayern Munich came at a cost for Premier League giants Liverpool following the injury to skipper Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool captain suffered a serious ankle injury during the game with the Bavarian giants at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. England international Henderson was substituted as early as the 13th minute after sustaining the ankle problem. He was replaced by Fabinho who was surprisingly left out of the starting XI. Jurgen Klopp made just two changes from the side that saw off Burnley in … [Read more...]

Pogba transfer rumours resurface again, he has reacted

Speculations are going around again that France international Paul Pogba would be heading out of the Old Trafford with claims that Italian Serie A giants Juventus are still keen to land him at the end of the season. It is also reported that Spanish La Liga outfit Real Madrid are keen as well for his signature and will attempt to lure him with a juicy offer in the coming summer transfer window. However, the World Cup winner has told the club not to worry because he will be staying at the Old Trafford longer than this season. 23-Year-Old … [Read more...]

United given permission to speak with star target

Manchester United have received a booster ahead of the coming summer transfer window as they are reportedly given the go-ahead to hold talks with Tottenham central defender Toby Alderweireld. Toby Alderweireld has been on the radar of the Red Devils with former manager Jose Mourinho insisting on his signature in the last summer transfer window but he did not get the backing of the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. It is now reported that the Red Devils will now have the go-ahead to land the 20-year-old Belgian international as he has … [Read more...]

How Liverpool Can End Trophy Drought Revealed

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has advised Liverpool on how to end their long trophy drought. Ex-England international Ferdinand told BT Sport that Liverpool would find it hard to win trophies unless they play with freedom. According to him, the Reds’ recent struggles to find the back of the net could be traced to the fact that they are playing with the handbrakes on. Rio Ferdinand believes that Liverpool players are not playing with freedom like they always do because of the pressure of winning the Premier League title. … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Dynamo Kiev vs Chelsea: Away Win On The Cards

Premier League giants Chelsea are in a fantastic position in the Europa League ahead of their last 16 second half clash with Ukrainian club Dynamo Kiev on Thursday. West London giants Chelsea are one step closer to the quarterfinals after they won the first leg 3-0 courtesy goals from Pedro Rodriguez, Willian and Callum Hudson-Odoi. The Blues showed why they are considered one of the favourites to win the Europa League in their first leg meeting with their Ukrainian opponents. Chelsea could have scored at least six goals against the … [Read more...]

Real Madrid Make Contact For Unsettled Chelsea Target

Champions League holders Real Madrid have made contact with unsettled Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi according to reports coming out of the media in Italy. Italian news outlet Tuttomercatoweb claim that the Spanish La Liga giants have contacted the player’s agent about a possible move to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. It was revealed that Real Madrid made contact with Mauro Icardi on Monday which was when new manager Zinedine Zidane was unveiled. The French football legend returned to the club just eight months after he resigned from the … [Read more...]

Liverpool Fourth Favourites For Champions League Glory

Premier League title challengers Liverpool are joint fourth favourites to win the Champions League according to the publication from popular media platform Goal. The Reds face German champions Bayern Munich in their last 16 second leg clash on Wednesday night in their quest to go one better than last season when they reached the final of the competition before they were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid. The reigning European champions have been knocked out of the competition thereby paving the way for a new champion to emerge at the end of this … [Read more...]

Report: United double 21-year-old’s weekly wage

Manchester United are reported to be on the verge of increasing by two the weekly wage of England international striker Marcus Rashford with a new deal in coming days. Marcus Rashford has picked the best form of his life after a slow start of the season under former manager Jose Mourinho. He has been helped by interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to flourish once again. The England international is only 21 but he has shown big quality and to think that his best is yet to be seen makes him a special player at the Old Trafford. There is no doubt … [Read more...]

£80m Chelsea Target Is Not For Sale

Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has ruled out a possible exit for young winger Jadon Sancho despite the widespread transfer reports linking him with a move back to the Premier League. He has been linked with a move to West London giants Chelsea as a possible replacement for wantaway Blues player Eden Hazard who could leave Stamford Bridge this summer amidst strong interest from Real Madrid. Manchester United are also interested in him with the Red Devils ready to spend as much as £80m on him. Zorc told German newspaper … [Read more...]

Barcelona rejects offer of former Arsenal player

Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona have rejected an offer to have Chile international Alexis Sanchez return back to the club for another spell. Alexis Sanchez had a three-year spell at the Camp Nou before joining Man United when he left the North London outfit Arsenal in a swap deal during the 2018 January winter transfer window. Life has therefore been tough as a footballer for Alexis Sanchez at the Old Trafford as he is struggling to impress despite the change of his manager who now has more attacking tactics. Mourinho receives surprise … [Read more...]

Borussia Dortmund sends message to United over Sancho

It was earlier reported that Man United are ready to snap up Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho with claims that Ole Gunner Solskjaer has told the club to relegate their stand on securing a new defender for the attacker. The England international left Man City to join the Borussia Dortmund outfit and has become a revelation in the German League which is attracting interests from other English clubs. So far this season, Jadon Sancho has scored 8 goals and handed about 10 assists in 25 league appearances to make him one of the best in the … [Read more...]

Arsenal fans now know club’s transfer policy after interaction with Sanllehi

Arsenal fans can now understand that the club do not have enough money to spend in transfer windows and also pay huge weekly wages to players after the head of football Raul Sanllehi and managing director Vinai Venkatesham revealed that they have been ordered by the club owner to handle Arsenal in a prudent manner. Raul Sanllehi was forced to discuss the contract situation with Wales international Aaron Ramsey with the supporters after seeing his impressive performance last Sunday against Man United which recorded 2-0 defeat. Why this United … [Read more...]

United fans need worry after revelation from Gary Neville

There are reasons for Man United fans to be worried ahead of their team's FA Cup clash against Wolves following the words credited to the club legend, Gary Neville. Gary Neville stated that the Red Devils' squad is already creaking ahead of the Wolves clash and if not taken seriously, they could suffer another defeat after the 2-0 against Arsenal at the weekend. It would be recalled that Wolves seem to be in form as they almost defeated West London outfit Chelsea at the weekend, hence they might hand more woes to United if the players are not … [Read more...]

Champions League: Ex-Liverpool Attacker On Target In Man City Rout

Former Liverpool attacker Raheem Sterling continued his recent goalscoring form with a goal in the big win over German Bundesliga club Schalke 04 in the second leg of their last 16 tie in the Champions League. Manchester City seriously thrashed Schalke-04 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium to seal their place in the last eight. The Citizens had won their first leg meeting in Germany 3-2 courtesy two late goals from Leroy Sane and the aforementioned Sterling. Manchester City waited for over half an hour before finding the back of the net against … [Read more...]

Rohr Explains Mikel Omission From Super Eagles List

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr has explained the reason behind the omission of John Mikel Obi from the recently released super eagles' list for the upcoming games against Seychelles and Egypt. The former Chelsea midfielder was conspicuously missing from the latest Super Eagles team. Rohr and his players face Seychelles in an African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 qualifier on the 22ND of March before facing Egypt in an international friendly four days later. According to the ex-Bayern Munich player, the Super Eagles skipper is just … [Read more...]

Champions League: Liverpool Midfielder Misses Out Of Bayern Clash

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita won’t be available for the Reds’ all-important second leg clash with Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The Guinean international picked up an unspecified injury and he’s expected to sit out the Bayern game at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night. Naby Keita was not part of the 21-man Liverpool squad that made the journey to Germany. Liverpool were boosted with the return of James Milner while right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold was passed fit to be a part of the squad for the Bayern game. Ex-England … [Read more...]

Arsenal fans need not to worry, this player remains top summer target

Arsenal are set to engage in the summer transfer window despite having only £40 million to spend but it has been assured that they will move in for the signature of AS Roma forward Cengiz Under with an offer already being prepared. The North London outfit have been monitoring the Turkish international for a long time as it was expected that a deal would fall through in the last summer transfer window but that did not happen. Arsenal were not financially fit to strike any major deal as revealed by manager Unai Emery. Players Liverpool can … [Read more...]

Champions League: Guardiola Backs Bayern Over Liverpool

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has thrown his weight behind German champions Bayern Munich ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night. Bayern host Liverpool at the Allianz Arena in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The tie is in the balance after both teams played goalless in the first leg in February. Guardiola backed Bayern over Liverpool due to his close ties with the Bavarian giants. In his post-match thoughts after Manchester City booked their spot in the Champions League … [Read more...]