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Jose Mourinho will ‘returns’ to management

There is every indication that former Man United manager Jose Mourinho would be returning back to football management ahead of next season after a major hint was dropped. It is no longer news that the Portuguese manager was fired by the Red Devils last year December as a result of poor results and rifts with players at the club. He has since then been jobless till now. However, former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has hinted that the former Man United and Chelsea manager could return back to the club. What has Mourinho turned … [Read more...]

The one thing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that United fans are furious about

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been loved by the club and fans since he took over the job from former manager Jose Mourinho on December last year. This is because he has been able to return the club back to winning ways as well as give them hope of a Champions League football next season. However, the manager has made a claim on the future of Antonio Valencia at the club which has got the fans furious and talking. Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win The former Red Devils forward hinted that … [Read more...]

Why United fans should expect U23 players for Southampton game

There are already hints that Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will feature some of the U23 players in his team that will face Southampton for the Premier League tie at the weekend. The Red Devils are seriously battling with injury crisis with a bulk of the first team currently on the sideline. This is the reason why some U23 team members traveled with the first team for the Crystal Palace encounter. Some U23 players including James Garner, coming from the bench, Angel Gomez, Tahith Chong, and Mason Greenwood were all in the train … [Read more...]

Transfer: Romelu Lukaku tops Inter Milan wish list

At the point when Belgium international Romelu Lukaku is getting settled at the Old Trafford, he is linked with a move to the Italian Serie A with reports that he is a major target of Inter Milan ahead of the coming summer transfer window. Romelu Lukaku has not been the same player he was when he first arrived the Old Trafford with this season becoming one of his worst in his career, owing to the fact that he was unable to find his goalscoring form under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer just as it was under former manager Jose Mourinho at the … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit calls out Mesut Ozil

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has called out German international Mesut Ozil to prove his potential again if handed the opportunity against Tottenham in the Saturday’s London derby. The best of Mesut Ozil was seen again in the Gunners’ last game against Bournemouth where he was outstanding and also gave a quality assists in addition to scoring the opener in the game that ended in a 5-1 win for the North London outfit. Before the Bournemouth game, the former Real Madrid midfielder was limited to a bench role as he fell out with manager Unai … [Read more...]

Liverpool Mojo Is Back Ahead Of Everton Clash

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is sure that the Reds are back to their best following the big win over Watford in their last league game. The Reds produced one of their best performances of the season as they thrashed an in-form Watford side to keep their place at the summit of the Premier League table. In his latest interview via Goal, Scottish national team captain Robertson has warned opposition teams that the Liverpool spark is back. Andy Robertson weighed in with two assists as Liverpool secured a comprehensive victory over the … [Read more...]

£57m Signing Keen To Prove Doubters Wrong

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho is desperate to prove doubters wrong due to the fact that his position in the Chelsea starting XI has been questioned by the fans in recent weeks. In his recent interview monitored by popular media outlet Goal, Jorginho revealed that he’s keen to prove that he deserves a spot in the team. Jorginho was recently booed by the Chelsea fans during the Europa League clash with Swedish club Malmo last week Thursday. He came on as a second half substitute as Chelsea defeated Malmo 3-0 in the second leg of their last 32 … [Read more...]

Liverpool Send Scouts To Watch Abdulkadir Omur

Five-time European champions Liverpool have reportedly firmed up their interest in highly rated Turkish midfielder Abdulkadir Omur. Abdulkadir Omur plays his club football for Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor at the moment. According to the publication from popular British media outlet TalkSport, Liverpool registered their interest in the young midfielder by sending scouts to watch the player in action for Trabzonspor. Omur, 19, has enjoyed a breakthrough season for Trabzonspor and his form has attracted the interest of several European … [Read more...]

Betting Preview: Bournemouth vs Manchester City: Away Win Most Likely

Premier League champions Manchester City can secure their spot at the top of the table when they travel to face South Coast club Bournemouth on Saturday. Manchester City are one point away from the top of the table presently occupied by Liverpool ahead of this weekend’s set of games but the Reds don’t play until Sunday. A win over Bournemouth will take Manchester City to the Premier League summit until Liverpool face Merseyside rivals Everton at Goodison Park in what will be the 200th meeting between the two clubs from … [Read more...]

Marouane Fellaini tells United what they miss with Chinese Super league statement

Belgium international Marouane Fellaini has made a statement to Chinese Super League by scoring a goal in his debut game for his Shandong Luneng team. Marouane Fellaini left the Old Trafford in February for a move to the Super League with a fee of £10 million after he was unable to make a starting shirt with the Red Devils under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Belgium international had wished to remain at Old Trafford but there was a refusal to grant him his wish of a 2-year contract extension as a result of his game which cannot … [Read more...]

Mesut Ozil: The Biggest mistake that would be made by Arsenal

North London outfit Arsenal have been warned that the biggest mistake that would be made is to have German international Mesut Ozil sold away in the coming summer window. The former Real Madrid player had an outstanding outing in the game against Bournemouth when he was handed a rear start which caught the attention of the management and pundits. This is the reason why Arsenal legend Robert Pires suggests that it would be a major setback for his former side to part ways with the star player any time soon, stressing that the player must not end … [Read more...]

Solskjaer gives major hint on Valencia’s United future

Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given a hint on what should be expected as regards the future of the club’s captain Antonio Valencia at the end of the season. With his contract expected to run out in the coming summer, Red Devils' boss cannot categorically confirm if the star player would be handed a new deal or not. This hints that he could be on his way. The fact that Valencia has only featured eight times this season as his being dropped by former manager Jose Mourinho means he is not a major part of the team and might not be … [Read more...]

Torino Closing In On £8.7m Transfer For Ola Aina

Italian Serie A club Torino are closing in on a permanent move for Chelsea loanee Ola Aina according to the report emanating from British media. Popular media channel Goal claim that Torino are ready to make the player’s loan transfer a permanent one in a deal that could be as much as £8.7m. The 22-year-old has been in superb form for Torino this season and Walter Mazzarri’s side would like to take up the option of making the deal permanent. He has made 23 appearances for Torino in all competitions. Chelsea want to sell some of their … [Read more...]

Landon Donovan Has Doubts Over New Chelsea Player

United States Male National Team (USMNT) legend Landon Donovan has expressed his doubts over new Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic. Landon Donovan expressed his fears about Christian Pulisic during an interview with popular media channel ESPN. The former Everton and LA Galaxy attacker revealed that Pulisic might struggle to make a meaningful impact at Chelsea when he joins the Blues this summer. Landon Donovan is worried that his lack of activity at Borussia Dortmund this season could affect Pulisic at the start of his Chelsea career. … [Read more...]

How Liverpool Players Can Become Legends

Former Liverpool midfielder Paul Ince has told the Reds’ players that they can become legends at the club if they manage to beat Manchester City to the Premier League title. Liverpool are yet to win the Premier League title despite their illustrious history. The Reds are arguably the most successful team in England after winning five European titles and 18 league titles but the Premier League trophy has been elusive. They have not won the league since it was revamped into the Premier League format at the start of the 1992/93 season. Paul … [Read more...]

Premier League Better For Gareth Bale – Van Der Vaart

Ex-Real Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart is certain that former teammate Gareth Bale will thrive better in the Premier League. Real Madrid forward Bale has struggled to earn a regular starting role at the club this season despite the exit of Cristiano Ronaldo. Rafael Van der Vaart and Gareth Bale were teammates at North London club Tottenham Hotspur before the latter left to join European champions Real Madrid in a world-record move in the summer of 2013. Gareth Bale became the most expensive player then after … [Read more...]

Leno reveals why Arsenal must win at Wembley stadium

Arsenal and Tottenham will again, clash in the North London derby on Saturday at the Wembley stadium with both sides seeking a win to cement their stance in the league table. The Gunners team will move into the game with a high spirit having secured two important wins against Southampton and Bournemouth respectively. A win will ensure they move ahead and will only be a point behind their Saturday opponents who are sitting 3rd on the log. Arsenal first choice goalkeeper Bernd Leno is one player who is particular about the game because if his … [Read more...]

Arsenal legend! Kepa Was Disrespectful To Both Sarri & Caballero

Arsenal legend David Seaman has waded into the situation surrounding goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and manager Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea. The footballing world was thrown into a state of disbelief after Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted during the Blues’ Carabao Cup final clash with Premier League champions Manchester City. The incident took place towards the end of extra time while substitute goalkeeper Willy Caballero was on the touchline. Reacting to the incident via his recent interview monitored by Goal, … [Read more...]

Arsenal prepare huge offer for Nacho Monreal’s replacement

North London outfit are keen on replacing Spanish left full-back Nacho Monreal before his exit from the club and have identified Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico as the ideal man. The Gunners are therefore reportedly preparing an offer ahead of the summer transfer window to have the club make a switch. Nacho Monreal is over 30 and has got injury concerns which hint that his time at the club is running out fast and the club are avoiding to be caught unaware especially now that the chances of a Champions League football for next season is … [Read more...]

Lukaku name Manchester United player of the season

Manchester United are already on track with most of the players regaining their forms to help the team under new manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The former United player has been hailed for bringing the best out of Manchester United players knowing that they were not the same player under former manager Jose Mourinho. But one player who has been consistent and giving his best performance under the former manager and the new boss is Luke Shaw, according to Belgium international Romelu Lukaku and has been named the club’s player of the … [Read more...]

Why Virgil Van Dijk Will Win PFA Player Award

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has backed teammate Virgil Van Dijk for the PFA Player of the Year Award as he described him as the best defender in world football. In his recent interview monitored by Goal, Andy Robertson praised the quality of Dutch international Van Dijk adding that the former Celtic and Southampton star is a key player for Liverpool in their quest to win the Premier League title for the first time in their history. Virgil Van Dijk has been a mainstay of the Liverpool team since his transfer last year. Liverpool To … [Read more...]

Arsenal set to sign Brazilian teenager

English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reportedly interested in the signature of Brazilian youngster Gabriel Martinelli ahead of the summer transfer window. Goal reports that the 17-year-old has been on the radar of the North London outfit and they are now ready to move in with a bid of about £4 million for his signature. It is claimed that the Gunners are not alone in the race of the star player as other South American sides as Corinthians, Cruzeiro, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Santos are also interested in his signature ahead of the summer … [Read more...]

Why Manchester United get £13,700 UEFA fine

Manchester United have been handed a fine of £13,700 after their fans were accused of crowd trouble during their Champions League tie against French Ligue 1 outfit Paris Saint Germain in February. The fans are accused of throwing objects and blocking stairways at the Old Trafford which caused a faceoff with the PSG fans while the French side were also handed a £34,000 fine after allegations of supporters’ misbehaviour as well as setting off of firework and acts of damage at the Old Trafford. Also, the Ligue 1 giants have been given a period of … [Read more...]

Why Lukaku’s Loyalty is already shifting away from Jose Mourinho

Belgium international Romelu Lukaku scored a brace in Man United’s win over Crystal Palace on Wednesday and that has got him singing the praise of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his impact. The former Everton player is known to be a strong loyalist of former manager Jose Mourinho before his sack last December with reports claiming that he was unhappy with the decision of the club to let the Portuguese boss and was seeking a move away from the club. Despite his lack of quality performance, Romelu Lukaku was still hailed as a very important … [Read more...]

Chelsea To Cash Out On Loan Players

Five-time Premier League winners Chelsea have concluded plans to cash out on two of their loan players. According to the report from popular media platform Goal, Chelsea will sanction the permanent transfer of both Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer. Ola Aina and Kasey Palmer are just two of the several Chelsea players on loan at various clubs in and around Europe. Super Eagles of Nigeria fullback Ola Aina is on a season-long loan deal at Italian Serie A club Torin, while England u-21 international Kasey Palmer is on loan at English Championship … [Read more...]