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Why Arsenal must thank Pochettino for saving season

Arsenal fans would have had reasons to lament after the North London derby against Tottenham but they were saved by the Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino. It is reported after Lucas Torriera was handed a red card in the game, he had waited at the tunnel to speak with the referee Anthony Taylor but he was warned by Mauricio Pochettino who told him of the consequence it would have had on his team. Lucas Torreira was shown the red card after a tackle with Tottenham defender Danny Rose at the dire minutes of the game which ended in a 1-1 draw. … [Read more...]

See why hope is not lost for Arsenal

There are still a number of games left to be played in the English Premier League and the North London outfit Arsenal are yet to clinch the top four spot. An opportunity to have it done at the weekend was wasted by Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who missed a penalty in the game. Now that the fourth position spot has been lost, Greek defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos stated that his side can still finish in the top four, noting that it would be achieved with 100 per cent commitment by the players. Leno speaks on how he made … [Read more...]

Xhaka reveals what must be done to get Emery era on point

Frenchman Arsene Wenger has since left the North London outfit Arsenal in the last summer transfer window with Unai Emery taking over at the club but Swiss international Granit Xhaka has stated that the big step is yet to be taken to move on from the past. According to him, the Unai Emery mark would be made if the club returns to Champions League football, knowing that they were left out under the reigns of the former manager. Wenger had a 22-year reign at the North London outfit which cannot be forgotten but it ended on a bad note as he could … [Read more...]

How Solskjaer is not better than Mourinho in terms of tactics

The mind of Manchester United fans might have been abused by journalist Guillem Balague who thinks that interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has returned the club back to winning ways because he has employed better tactics than the former manager Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese manager was sacked by the Red Devils manager and immediately brought in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to take over on an interim basis which he made an immediate effect by winning most of the games and handing bigger hope of a Champions League football next season. Guillem Balague … [Read more...]

The magic Solskjaer did to get United running

There are lots to be surprised about with Man United as they immediately got back to winning ways as soon as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over at the club as the interim manager. A need for the former United forward came in December when the Red Devils parted ways with Jose Mourinho as he could no longer get hold of the dressing room as well as win games at the club. However, Arsenal legend Tony Adams reveals that the former player took a major decision and that was the magic that got the team running as it would have been more difficult for Ole … [Read more...]

Sarri Wants Chelsea Form To Continue After West London Derby Win

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has called for the continuation of the Blues’ good form following their latest win in the Premier League. Sarri and his players made it two successive league victories after beating hosts Fulham 2-1 at the Craven Cottage in their West London Derby clash. Chelsea have achieved a remarkable turnaround in the wake of the 6-0 thrashing they received at the hands of Premier League champions Manchester City in February. They have now scored four goals and conceded just once in the two league games played after the … [Read more...]

Kepa Recall Was The Right Decision

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that the decision to recall Kepa Arrizabalaga to the Blues starting XI was the right one. Italian tactician Sarri talked about the decision to recall Kepa in his post-match press conference on Sunday evening after he masterminded the Blues’ 2-1 win over Fulham in their West London Derby clash at the Craven Cottage. Spanish international shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga was dropped from the Chelsea starting XI last week after his public meltdown in the Carabao Cup final clash with Premier League champions … [Read more...]

Hazard Reaches Milestone In Chelsea Win

Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard joined an elite club after he reached a milestone during the Blues’ win over struggling Premier League side Fulham. Chelsea saw off Fulham to record a second successive win in the league thereby boosting their bid for a top-four finish at the end of the season. Maurizio Sarri and Chelsea won 2-1 courtesy first-half goals from Gonzalo Higuain and Jorginho while the lone Fulham strike from Arsenal loanee Calum Chambers was sandwiched in between the Chelsea goals. Calum Chambers is on a season-long loan deal at … [Read more...]

Jorginho Answers Chelsea Critics With Superb Performance vs Fulham

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has had a torrid time at the club since the turn of the year after he was targeted by the boo-boys for the Blues’ recent poor form. The Italian international has been heavily criticised by the Chelsea fans for his role in the ‘Sarriball’ style adopted by Blues manager Maurizio Sarri. Jorginho was able to answer those critics after his Man-of-the-Match display in the West London Derby clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday evening. He scored what proved to be the winning goal as Chelsea recorded a 2-1 … [Read more...]

Liverpool Eyeing Summer Move For £35m-rated La Liga Striker

Five-time European champions Liverpool are plotting a move for Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez ahead of this summer’s transfer window. According to the publication from popular media platform Goal, Liverpool want to sign the highly rated attacker following a glowing recommendation from former Reds striker Luis Suarez. Uruguayan international star Luis Suarez was on the payroll at Liverpool until the summer of 2014 when he signed for Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona in a club-record deal worth £75m. Luis Suarez and Maxi Gomez play together for … [Read more...]

Leeds United Plotting Loan Move For Liverpool Winger

English Championship club Leeds United want to sign Liverpool winger Harry Wilson when the transfer window reopens in the summer according to reports coming out of the media in the United Kingdom. Popular media outlet Goal claim that Leeds United are interested in a loan transfer for the young Welshman this summer. Harry Wilson is on loan at fellow English Championship club Derby County from Liverpool at the moment. His form for Derby County has attracted the attention of several clubs including former Champions League finalists Leeds … [Read more...]

Why Denis Suarez is not to blame for slow performance

North London outfit Arsenal fans are yet to see any lift from Spanish star Denis Suarez since he joined the club on a loan deal in the January transfer window from Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona. The North London outfit secured the signature of Denis Suarez on loan with the hope that he would be signed on a permanent deal in the coming summer window when the Gunners will have funds available. Why Arsenal new signing is yet to see full action, Emery explains However, the fans are yet to see any outstanding from the star player and that … [Read more...]

Arsenal reward star player with new deal

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have encouraged young lad Matt Smith with his first professional deal after he impressed as a teenager at the club. The talented midfielder had an excellent U18 career at the Emirates Stadium where he was the king of fine passing range as well as his pace and that is worthy of him to have the opportunity of playing his professional career with the club. Matt Smith is known to be a hard worker who is known to do more work behind the scene and he has already hinted that it would not stop form him in his … [Read more...]

Why I fell out with Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho

Portuguese manager and former Man United boss Jose Mourinho has explained why he fell out with France international midfielder Paul Pogba in his last season at the Old Trafford before his sack. Jose Mourinho was shown the way out in December last year after he was unable to deliver good results at the club which adds to his inability to have full control of the dressing room as a result of his rift with some of the players. The former Real Madrid and Chelsea boss was at loggerhead with the former Juventus player before his sack and this is the … [Read more...]

Leno speaks on how he made two stunning saves against Tottenham

Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno was also at his best against Tottenham in the North London derby and most significant of his performance in the game are the double save he made in the game to rescue his team from defeat. The tie had ended in a 1-1 draw with Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang giving away the opportunity the Gunners had to secure an outstanding victory as he missed a penalty in the last minutes of the game. However, Bernd Leno played his part by stopping Christian Eriksen and Moussa Sissoko in Saturday game from … [Read more...]

Ex-Chelsea Midfielder Ruled Out ‘For A While’

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne will be out for a while with a muscular problem in what’s a big injury blow for the Premier League champions. The former Chelsea player was substituted as a result of the injury during the Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Kevin De Bruyne (KDB) suffered the injury in the second half of the Bournemouth game which Manchester City won by a lone goal. KDB was replaced by Riyad Mahrez who scored the winning goal for the Citizens to give his side a priceless away win at the Vitality … [Read more...]

Why come-back against Southampton is my best day, Andreas Pereira

Andreas Pereira is one of the Man United players who have found their mojo back since the interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took over in December. There was a need for the former player owing to the sack of former manager Jose Mourinho who failed to motivate the players as well as failing to win games. United has since then returned to winning ways with 12 wins so far but the game against Southampton on Saturday remains one to remember for Andreas Pereira who inspired the comeback after Romelu Lukaku had scored a brace in the early part of … [Read more...]

Chelsea Loanee Nets Winning Goal For Fenerbahce

Chelsea loanee Victor Moses scored the winning goal for Fenerbahce on Saturday as he helped the Turkish giants move clear of the relegation zone. The retired Super Eagles winger was the matchwinner as Fenerbahce secured a 3-2 away win at the home of Rizespor. It was his second goal for Fenerbahce since his moved to Turkey from West London giants Chelsea. Fenerbahce finished second last season but this campaign has been a torrid one for the Turkish giants who have been fighting the battle to survive relegation from the top flight of Turkish … [Read more...]

Most Fined Chelsea Player Revealed

French World Cup winner N’Golo Kante has surprisingly been revealed as the player with the most fines at Chelsea. The revelation was made by his Chelsea teammates Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi in a chat with AM Soccer. According to both players, N’Golo Kante is always late for team meetings and team engagements. When asked about the Chelsea players with managerial traits, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi mentioned both Cesar Azpilicueta and David Luiz. N’Golo Kante is a surprising outcome as the most fined Chelsea … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star Closing In On Injury Comeback

Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is closing in on a return from a long-term injury in what would be a big boost for the Reds in their hunt for glory in both the Premier League and the Champions League. It was revealed that the former Arsenal player could even feature for the Liverpool U23s for their game against Everton at Anfield on Monday. If he does not play in the Merseyside Derby for the U23s, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is expected to take part in Friday’s game against Derby County. In his pre-match press conference on Friday, … [Read more...]

Tammy Abraham Nets 21st Villa Goal To Further Boost Chelsea Future

Aston Villa striker Tammy Abraham scored his 21st goal of the season to help his team to a thumping win over Derby County. Nigerian-born England international striker Tammy Abraham scored one of the goals as Aston Villa thrashed the Rams 4-0 at home. There were talks of a return to Chelsea to help the Blues solve their striking problems at the start of the year but he ended up staying at Villa. Wolverhampton Wanderers also made an approach to sign him in January only for the Chelsea loanee to reject the move in favour of staying at Villa … [Read more...]

Sarri Keen To Drag Tottenham Into Top-four Race

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is keen to drag London rivals Tottenham Hotspur into the keenly contested race for the Premier League top four after their recent slump in form. During his pre-match press conference on Friday, Chelsea told reporters that he’s hoping that Spurs can make the race for the top four more intriguing and interesting. Tottenham Hotspur were in a three-man title race alongside Liverpool and Manchester City before two successive league defeats to Burnley and Chelsea condemned Spurs to the top-four race. Maurizio Sarri … [Read more...]

Everton Midfielder Relishing Merseyside Derby Clash With Liverpool

Everton midfielder Tom Davies is eagerly anticipating the Merseyside Derby clash with Liverpool as he hopes to put a dent in the Reds’ title challenge. In his pre-match thoughts via Goal, Tom Davies revealed that the target is to stop their rivals who are on course for a first Premier League title. He also pointed out that Everton are looking for consistency after failing to win successive league games since October. Tom Davies warmed up for the 200th Merseyside Derby with a comprehensive 3-0 victory at struggling Cardiff City and the … [Read more...]

Happy Tottenham boss rates Arsenal in derby shared spoils

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino seems to be happy that his side were able to secure a point in the North London derby clash against Arsenal on Saturday. Arsenal had travelled to the Wembley Stadium, the home ground of the Spurs team and secured a 1-1 draw with Gunners striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang failing to secure all three point for his side when he missed a penalty in the game. This made Mauricio Pochettino happy as he rates the game as a good one despite not winning as expected. Mauricio Pochettino noted that the point is … [Read more...]

Aubameyang sends big message to Arsenal fans after penalty miss

An opportunity for Arsenal to secure all three points against Tottenham at the Wembley Stadium in the North London derby game was thrown away by Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The former Borussia Dortmund came in from the bench in the second half and that was the only opportunity he had to make a mark in the game and also ensure the fans hold onto their pride but he could not put the ball past goalkeeper Hugo Lloris who saved the ball from the spot. Major boost for Mourinho in pursuit of £65m target A win for Arsenal would … [Read more...]