Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has revealed his unhappiness at being forced to play in a wide position by Jurgen Klopp. Sturridge was selected on the right for last weekend's clash with Burnley and was substituted on 65 minutes after failing to make an impact in the 2-0 defeat. He came off the bench in Tuesday's 5-0 EFL Cup second-round victory at Burton and was again deployed on the right. But, despite scoring twice, the 26-year-old admits he is feeling frustrated at not being selected to play in a central striking role. "Of course it is more difficult for me to play wide. I'm a centre-forward," England international Sturridge said, quoted by several national newspapers. "In the modern-day game you have to try and be flexible, but everyone … [Read more...]
Chelsea take on Leicester in the EFL Cup, Manchester City face Swansea
Premier League champions Leicester have been drawn at home to Chelsea in the third round of the EFL Cup. Claudio Ranieri’s men are entering at this stage of the competition due to their European commitments, and will take on the Blues - who overcame Bristol Rovers in the second round. Manchester City will also face a Premier League side having been drawn to face Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium, but top flight rivals Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all coming up against lower league opposition in Northampton, Nottingham Forest and Derby respectively. Elsewhere, Accrington Stanley were rewarded for overcoming Burnley by drawing another Premier League side in West Ham, and Gillingham , victors over Watford in the second round, will … [Read more...]
Hart starts as City go through to Champions League group stage
Joe Hart was hailed by supporters as Manchester City went through the motions to claim their place in the Champions League group stage at Steaua Bucharest's expense. Fabian Delph scored the only goal of a drab game as City claimed a 1-0 win in their playoff at the Etihad Stadium to progress 6-0 on aggregate. At times the occasion seemed more about England goalkeeper Hart, who was recalled by manager Pep Guardiola after sitting on the bench for the first three games of season. Hart's future at City remains uncertain with the club poised to complete the signing of Chile international Claudio Bravo from Barcelona this week. Fans made clear their feelings on the sudden demotion of the two-time title-winner throughout but it remains to be seen whether Hart … [Read more...]
Arsenal show interest in Roma defender Kostas Manolas
As Arsene Wenger’s protracted search for a new defender continues, Roma ‘s Kostas Manolas has now emerged as the latest candidate to be linked with a potential switch to Arsenal. Having already shown interest in the Greek international once before, the Premier League outfit have since rekindled their attraction due to various struggles in signing Valencia’s Shkodran Mustafi. According to The Daily Mail, The Gunners sent scouts to specifically observe Manolas’ performance during the Giallorossi’s disappointing 3-0 play-off defeat to Porto on Tuesday evening, although they could still launch a significant assault in the coming days. Arsenal had been expected to swiftly complete a deal for Mustafi, however, the LaLiga outfit are now demanding a … [Read more...]
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey left out of Wales squad
Wales manager Chris Coleman has revealed he will be without Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey for the Dragons’ upcoming World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Liverpool, and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said he would not be fit until after the international break Coleman on Wednesday named his squad for the Moldova game in Cardiff on September 5, and said he expected Ramsey to be out for another three weeks. "When you've got a player as good as Aaron, take him out of any team and you are going to know about it,” said the Wales boss. "He is irreplaceable, he makes a huge impact for us. He is a great player and it's a shame he's not here. He's a loss to any team." Wales show … [Read more...]
Schweinsteiger: Manchester United will be my last club in Europe
Bastian Schweinsteiger has stated he will not leave Manchester United for another club in Europe, and stressed he is ready for action should the team need him. Schweinsteiger, 32, is yet to make an appearance for United since Jose Mourinho took over this summer. Sources have told ESPN FC that the midfielder remains a player United do not intend to keep, despite reports from Germany that he is set to stay at the club. The former Bayern Munich has taken to Twitter to elaborate on his future amid speculation of a move away from Old Trafford. A brief message to the amazing fans about my current situation. @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/Rf3jLKNwK4 - Basti Schweinsteiger (@BSchweinsteiger) August 24, 2016 He said: "MUFC will be my last club in Europe. I respect … [Read more...]
Hart ‘furious’ over Manchester City’s treatment by Guardiola
Out-of-favour Joe Hart is said to be furious at how he has been treated by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, according to reports. Guardiola has dropped the England international for the opening three matches of the season, preferring Willy Caballero in goal, due to concerns over the England international’s ability with the ball at his feet. City are now set to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a £17million move, which would see Hart be demoted further to third-choice stopper. According to the Daily Mail, Hart believes Guardiola decided he was going to replace him before the end of last season, but did not inform the player. The 29-year-old feels that he has now been left without sufficient time to secure a move elsewhere and now has a … [Read more...]
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