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Robert Pires tells Arsenal the player to bring in ahead of next season

English Premier League outfit Arsenal have been told by club legend Robert Pires to ensure the signature of French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot in the coming summer transfer window. The North Lonon outfit have been linked to the midfielder for a couple of months but he is reported to be favoured to join other clubs having had a lot of interests lined up for him. Liverpool and Spanish La Liga outfit Barcelona are both interested in the star player and he was reported to have wanted a move to the La Liga … [Read more...]

Arsenal not giving up on Yannick Carrasco

The latest report has hinted that North London outfit Arsenal are still interested in the signature of Dalian Yifang attacker Yannick Carrasco ahead of the summer transfer window. The North London outfit had made efforts to land the player in the last January winter transfer window but a deal failed to pull through because the Gunners were not ready with funds for major deals. Meanwhile, Yannick Carrasco is reported to be unsettled at the club and keen to leave the Chinese Super League as he hopes to return to Europe where he played Atletico … [Read more...]

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes incredible claim ahead of PSG clash

Manchester United suffered their first defeat under manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer against French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in the Champions League tie at Old Trafford. However, there is a big boost in the Red Devils dressing room after their comeback against Southampton ahead of the second clash against the French Ligue 1 outfit in Paris and the claim by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is incredible. The confident interim manager has stated that he is confident that his side can turn the table around by securing a massive win against PSG later on … [Read more...]

United begin Champions League preparation with this major move

Manchester United have been handed hope of a Champions League football by interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they return to the fourth position in the Premier League table on Saturday. This is after the Red Devils recorded a sweet comeback to from 1-0 down to defeat Southampton by 3-2 while North London outfit Arsenal played a 1-1 draw against Tottenham in the North London derby. However, the interim manager had already hinted that the club is lacking in some qualities as regards the squad strength and there will be a need to secure more … [Read more...]

Why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the new Sir Alex Ferguson

Football for Manchester United is now being likened to the era of legendary manager Alex Ferguson after the sweet win against Southampton at the Old Trafford. Just like the days of the legendary boss, the Red Devils came from behind to 1-0 down in the first half to seal a 3-2 win in the last minute as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes his winning record to 12 out of 15 games across all competitions. More to the fact that the Red Devils are have returned to winning ways after a very slow start of the season under former manager Jose Mourinho, must of … [Read more...]

Victor Lindelof takes swipe at Zlatan Ibrahimovic in big reply

Manchester United star Victor Lindelof has taken a swipe at former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic in what seems to be a reply to a statement earlier credited to the Sweden international. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had earlier made a claim of Victor Lindelof’s revival in an interview and he noted that the United player had a very difficult start of his Red Devils' career. He added that Victor Lindelof came to the club and was friendly just like any other Swedish player but claims to have advised the star player not to be too friendly because he had come to … [Read more...]

United legend partly agrees with Mourinho on Pogba

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has partly agreed with former manager Jose Mourinho on the stance of French midfielder Paul Pogba on the team’s captainship. It would be recalled that Paul Pogba was stripped of the captaincy by the former Portuguese manager with claims that he lacks respect for the club as well as refusing to obey orders. With the exit of Jose Mourinho, interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has now taken a new stand as he hailed the World Cup winner as a special player who has all it takes to lead the team showing … [Read more...]

Things to happen if I am not given United job, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been tipped by pundits and fans to take the job at Old Trafford on a permanent deal at the end of the season after successfully taking up the role on an interim basis. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked to help out after former manager Jose Mourinho was sacked by the club for poor results and also his rift with some players which caused dressing room crisis. Solskjaer reveals his role in United’s transfer activities However, the club made it clear that they will be going out to secure a new … [Read more...]

Why Solskjaer should be held responsible for any player’s exit

The latest statement credited to Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints that he is responsible for making the decision on who leaves the club and who stays at the end of the season. Since taking over as the Red Devils boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been influential both on and off the pitch but that has been able to happen because of the fact that he has produced good results at the club. However, he is reported to have told the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward the players that are fit to stay till the end of … [Read more...]

Why Champions league is important for United, Solskjaer

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that the Champions League is important to his team if they must be able to secure the signature of world stars. The Red Devils are currently struggling in the 5th position and they are hoping that they push through to a top-four finish ahead of Arsenal who are in fourth position with about 10 games left. The Old Trafford outfit had a very slow start of the season as they barely won a game under former manager Jose Mourinho until his sack late last year and was succeeded by … [Read more...]

Lindelof speaks on rift with Jose Mourinho

Manchester United star Victor Lindelof has reacted to suggestions that he has a rift with former manager Jose Mourinho before they parted ways last year December. The Portuguese manager was sacked by the Old Trafford management for failing to deliver good results at the club as well as his rift with some players which sparked unrest in the dressing room. In his reaction, Victor Lindelof stated that he had no grudge with the manager despite not finding enough playing time under his reigns as a result of his inconsistent performance. Man … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal will bid farewell to Nacho Monreal soon

There are suggestions that North London outfit Arsenal are soon to part ways with Spanish defender Nacho Monreal owing to the developments that have surrounded the player in recent times. Nacho Monreal has been an important player in the Gunners team but he was hit with an injury at the early part of the season which makes inconsistent in the Arsenal team and gradually losing his place. More so, the star player is being linked away with claims that he would be leaving the club win the last winter window but that did not happen. However, he is … [Read more...]

Why Arsenal cheated Man United with Mkhitaryan capture

Arsenal and Manchester United had carried out a swap deal which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to the Emirates Stadium while Chile international Alexis Sanchez moved to Old Trafford in last year’s winter window. The argument of, 'if both sides got the best bargain in the deal' is unending but there are suggestions that the North London outfit might have benefitted better in the deal. Considering the roles of the two players, Alexis Sanchez is more of a forward player than Henrikh Mkhitaryan but he has scored lesser goals than the Arsenal man so … [Read more...]

Chelsea Open Contract Talks With £100m-rated Attacker

West London giants Chelsea have opened contract talks with talismanic attacker Eden Hazard. This is according to the publication from French media outlet Le 10 Sport which claimed that the Blues want to secure the future of the Belgian international player. Eden Hazard has less than 18 months on his Chelsea contract and he has been linked with a move to Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid. Recent reports had claimed that Chelsea will only sell Eden Hazard for at least £100m if he fails to sign a new deal this summer. No Juventus … [Read more...]

Liverpool Star On Three-man Barcelona Transfer Shortlist

Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno has been named on a three-man transfer shortlist at Barcelona according to reports emanating from the Spanish media. The Spanish champions are said to be keen to sign a backup for first choice left-back Jordi Alba and they have drawn up a list of three players to that effect. Spanish media outlet Sport claim that the three-man shortlist includes Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno, Arsenal star Nacho Monreal and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis. Jordi Alba is the undisputed first choice at left-back and … [Read more...]

No Inter Feud With Chelsea Target

Inter Milan director Beppe Marotta has denied that there’s a rift between the club and unsettled striker Mauro Icardi who has been linked with a move away from the club. Beppe Marotta is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan. He occupied a similar role at Italian champions Juventus until the end of last year when he left the Juventus Stadium to join Italian Derby rivals Inter Milan. Beppe Marotta told Sky Sports Italia that there’s no rift between the club and Argentine international Mauro Icardi and that … [Read more...]

Caballero Will Be Given A New Chelsea Contract On One Condition

Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero will reportedly be given a new contract at the club if one condition is met. According to the publication from the Daily Telegraph, Chelsea will only give the Argentine shot stopper a new contract if their homegrown quota is met. Ex-England international Rob Green is the third choice goalkeeper at Chelsea and he’s expected to leave the club this summer. Willy Caballero is the second choice goalkeeper and he will be handed a new contract if Chelsea is able to replace Rob Green with another homegrown … [Read more...]

Liverpool Warned Over Timo Werner Pursuit

Premier League leaders Liverpool have been cautioned in their chase for RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner according to reports coming out from the media in Germany. Timo Werner has been in superb form for his German Bundesliga club this season and that has led to interests from major European sides like Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. RB Leipzig CEO (Chief Executive Officer) Dietrich Mateschitz has told the interested clubs that Timo Werner won’t be sold at a cheap transfer fee. By the summer, Timo Werner will have just one year left … [Read more...]

Brendan Rodgers Reveals Why He Left Celtic For Leicester City

Former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed the reason behind his decision to leave Scottish champions Celtic for the Premier League. Brendan Rodgers was appointed the Leicester City manager on Tuesday night and he will take charge of his first game when the Foxes travel to London to take on Watford on Sunday. The former Liverpool manager was in attendance as Leicester City won their first game at home at the seventh time of asking with a 2-1 win over struggling Brighton and Hove Albion. Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy were on target … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane Surprised At Central Striker Role

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane was very surprised when manager Jurgen Klopp told him that he will play in the central striker role for the game against Watford. Sadio Mane told Sky Sports that he was mightily surprised by the tactical switch from manager Jurgen Klopp. The Senegalese international narrated how Klopp informed the Liverpool squad how they will make a tactical switch to accommodate the absence of Roberto Firmino for the game against Watford on Wednesday night. Sadio Mane played the game as a central striker flanked by fellow … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Fulham vs Chelsea: Blues Are Overwhelming Favourites

Chelsea will undoubtedly start as heavy favorites for their West London Derby clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Blues will travel a short distance across West London to face Fulham who are in danger of suffering relegation from the Premier League in their first season back in the top flight of English football. Chelsea are in a keenly contested race for the top four spots on the Premier League table with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United and only a win over the Cottagers will suffice in their second … [Read more...]

Sarri Undecided Over Kepa Recall

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is keeping his cards close to his chest on dropped Blues goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. Sarri told reporters that he has not decided whether to restore Kepa into the starting XI during his pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Sunday’s West London Derby clash with Fulham. The Italian tactician made the big decision to drop Kepa Arrizabalaga from his starting XI for the Premier League clash with London rivals Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night after his Carabao Cup meltdown. Klopp … [Read more...]

Sadio Mane: Liverpool Attacker Makes Player Award Shortlist

Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has been named on the eight-man shortlist for the Premier League Player of the Month Award for January 2019. The Senegalese international star has been in sensational form for Liverpool and his goals have been crucial to the Reds’ surge to the top of the table as they bid to win the Premier League title for the first time. Mane scored four goals in four league games in January including a brace against Watford on Wednesday night. The two goals against the Hornets took his Premier League goal tally to 14 for this … [Read more...]

Emery tells players why they must beat Tottenham, aside three points

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has told his players of the need to defeat Tottenham in the London Derby at the weekend. The game is not just about the three points that would be earned but there is a fight for a top four finish which is keenly contested between two other teams. However, Gunners' boss has urged his players that there is no better opportunity of closing the game on Tottenham as the weekend North London derby, knowing that the difference between the two teams will be one point if they win. Why Ozil might still return to the … [Read more...]

EPL: Emery makes big claim of Mauricio Pochettino ahead of North London derby

As Arsenal and Tottenham prepare for the London derby at the weekend, manager Unai Emery rates Mauricio Pochettino very high as he tips the Argentina manager to succeed as a coach as well as make big impacts in the English Premier League. The Spanish manager is known to Mauricio Pochettino beyond the North London derby as their relationship can be traced to the Spanish Serie A where the Spurs manager was in charge of Espanyol. It would be recalled that Mauricio Pochettino earlier hailed the Gunners manager, recalling that he had recommended … [Read more...]