CRYSTAL PALACE VS BURNLEY Both teams will be heading into this fixture at selhurst park home ground of crystal palace with two very important first team players missing the tie. For the home team its Mamadou Sakho the big strong center back on-loan from parent club Liverpool FC that misses out due to a knee injury he sustained against Totteham. An injury that made crystal palace manager suggest it might lead to the end of Sakho's loan spell at crystal palace. Crystal palace have possible replacements in martin kelly. Fellow center backs … [Read more...]
Epl Fixture: Prediction, Possible Line-up, Injury News (SOU VS HULL)
This fixture to be hosted at st Mary's stadium home ground of Southampton has two teams with contrasting fortunes. The home team who lie in 9th position on the table with no fear of the drop or hopes of European football and their opponent hull city languishing in relegation waters and just a place and two points above above the final relegation spot The referee handling this fixture is experienced Mike Dean Hull city battling relegation have a huge confidence boost with striker Oumar Niasse's red card he received in the fixture against … [Read more...]
Chelsea News: Conte impressed by four or five of Chelsea’s FA Youth Cup winners
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte was left impressed by four or five of the Chelsea FA Youth Cup thrashing of Manchester City on Wednesday. The young blues from London won the FA Youth Cup for the fourth successive season running with a 5-1 humiliation of Manchester City at Stamford Bridge, completing a 6-2 aggregate victory in a repeat of 2015/16 final. The Chelsea manager Conte watched the match alongside Chelsea Russian billionaire owner roman Abramovich, while club long serving captain John Terry and all time leading goal-scorer Frank Lampard … [Read more...]
Monaco’s Mbappe will join Arsenal but Henry comparison premature
New kid on the block Kylian Mbappe who plies is trade for french club AS Monaco is set to join English side Arsenal FC in the summer according to Arsenal legend Robert Pires. The France international striker, 18, is one of the hottest prospects in the whole of Europe at the moment having scored 13 goals for table topping Monaco in french Lique 1 and a further 5 goals in the money spinning European champions league. His contribution has led the french side to the semi-finals of the Uefa champions league. The stellar performance has seen him … [Read more...]
Transfer Hint: Club Chief Gives Green light On Chelsea, Manchester United Target
AS Monaco sporting director Antonio Cordon has given green light on a potential summer deal for hot teenager, Kylian Mbappe. The 18-year-old has been a subject of transfer speculation from several clubs in Europe with his brilliant displays for the French Ligue 1 side. Manchester United and a couple of clubs in the Premier League while Real Madrid are also believed to keen on signing Mbappe. The sporting director said: ‘I hope he stays for the good of Monaco, but we know how the market works and what football is like. He has a clause and … [Read more...]
What the Statistics Says as Regards to Tottehnam’s Win
Mauricio Pochettino’s men showed what they are made of as they mauled visiting side Watford 4-0 at the White Hart Lane. It took 33 minutes (3minutes) after the hour mark for Tottenham Hotspur to open the scoring in front of their home fans. Dele Alli gave Tottenham Hotspur the lead in the 33rd minutes before his England teammate Eric Dier made it 2-0 six minutes later. Tottenham were ruthless as Heung-Min Son added the 3rd goal in the 44th minutes of the game before completing his brace 10 minutes after the intermission to give the home side a … [Read more...]
Chelsea player ratings, match statistics and results
Chelsea overcame the pressure posed by their London rival Tottenham's who claimed a 4-0 victory over Watford at White Hart Lane as the Blues maintained their 7 point gap at the top of the Premier League log with a crucial 1-3 away win over hosts AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The Blues used the game to demonstrate their Champions character as they edged closer to the Premier League crown. In all it was a positive game for the visitors as Marcos Alonso put the game beyond doubt with a superb curling free-kick from the edge of the box … [Read more...]
Would Arsene Wenger had gone if Arsenal lost to Man City.
The Gunners entertained the Manchester City (Noisy Neighbours) side in the titanic clash at the Emirates Stadium as both sides battled it out for 90 minutes with so much to play for as the season enters its peak stage. The home side Arsenal were under intense scrutiny as some Arsenal faithful waited to see what their team has in stock following a dismal 3-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. With the tough test Arsenal faced at the Emirates many wanted to see how Arsenal would cope in games especially against the big boys as the … [Read more...]
Liverpool team news, line-ups, reports and match statistics.
The side overcome the Toffees in the Merseyside derby as Jurgen Klopp side sought to solidify their grip on the top four position thus remaining in third place after the 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium. It was a key game for Jurgen Klopp’s men as they overpowered their Anfield neighbours Everton with a 3-1 win in the match. Players like Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho led the way for Liverpool along with Roberto Firmino in transition as the attacking trio produced quality football in transition to dazzle … [Read more...]
Three things we expected in Chelsea’s match against Stoke City
The Blues visited the host Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium in a bid to solidify their position on top of the Premier League with three maximum points in the game. Nevertheless the home side were not a pushover as they are usually a hard Knut to crack in front of their home fans especially against the big boys as they held United (1-1) and recently City to a goalless (0-0) draw at the Etihad. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrated like never before after the game as his side continued their decent run of form in order to clinch the League … [Read more...]
Manchester United 1-0 FC Rostov; what the stats says as regards to United narrow 1-0 win.
Manchester United scaled through to the Europa League quarter-finals courtesy of the lone strike from Spanish forward Juan Mata who was assisted by star forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 70th minutes of the match. It was a goal that was enough to book United’s place in the knockout (quarter-finals) stages of the Europa League after the first leg between both sides ended 1-1 in Russia, Rostov. With the Red Devils slim win after 90 minutes of football Mourinho’s side will take on Belgian giants Anderlecht who won 1-0 courtesy of Frank … [Read more...]
What the stats says as regards to Chelsea vs Man United game at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues defeated Manchester United 1-0 as Mourinho’s men missed out on the chance to book a place in the last four of the FA Cup which will take place at Wembley Stadium. The Chelsea side were terrific on the night as the likes of Eden Hazard and Willian Borges were scintillating on both sides of the wings. The Red Devils had their chances as striker Marcos Rashford had a go at Gary Cahill but Courtois was Chelsea Saviour as he came to the rescue by tipping Marcos Rashford striker over the bar with Cahill well beaten on the occasion. In all … [Read more...]
Five talking points from Chelsea vs Manchester United game.
The FA Cup quarter-finals between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Brigde might have come and gone but there are some features which might have raised some eyebrows and keen interest in the modern game as regards to the outcome of the encounter. The Blues won 1-0 but that is not all that catches the eye as statistics and previews have proven so even on an analytical instance. The win saw Chelsea drawn with fellow London side Tottenham Hotspur who are having a great season (time) under Argentine want away manger Mauricio … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boss Ready To Sign $23million Manchester United Important Player!
Something interesting is currently happening on the media. We learn that Chelsea's manager Antonio Conte is keen on securing the signature of Manchester United star player Jesse Lingard. And it's not just the current premier league table leaders alone that are interested in him - Arsenal too are. So, the London rivals will need to go head to head to try getting his signature in the fast approaching summer transfer window. Let's take a look at Chelsea's team. Chelsea already have world class players in their attacking midfield. Nevertheless, it … [Read more...]
Video: Wayne Rooney featured in xmen promo film posted on twitter by manchester united
Manchester United star player wayne rooney as shown is brilliant acting capabilities to advertise for one of United's partner as shown on twitter. In this episode, Wayne Rooney is seen alongside Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' character in X-men spin-off. Footage of Rooney's moments promptly follow, alongside Logan's scenes, and with a clip of rooney's record-breaking 250th United goal against Stoke City last month. see video. https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/831896100114042880 Rooney previous attempts when he appeared on X-Men Apocalypse … [Read more...]
Liverpool star player Sadio Mane didn’t reject Tottenham over wages
With rumors circulating round the web, Sadio Mane agent has hit back that his client didn't reject Tottenham base on salary issues. Sadio Mane journey to Liverpool Sadio Mane 24, left Southampton last summer for a whopping £30 million after interest from five teams according to liverpool echo. “Sadio had five offers in the summer and financially all of them were good,” agent Bjorn Bezemer told the Guardian, “We wanted the right team, with the right coach at the right moment to arrive at the next level. “That is the reason Sadio went to … [Read more...]
Lesson Learnt, Liverpool boss to use “best team” for next clash
Jurgen Klopp left out most of his senior players from the starting lineup of the team that took on Plymouth Argyle in Liverpool's FA Cup third-round tie, a decision that was heavily criticized as the game ended as a draw with a return leg being scheduled. The Liverpool's boss defended his decision amid the criticism but promised he won't be repeating same feat against Southampton as he said he will be using his "best team" against The Saints. Emre Can was the most senior player to have started as Jurgen Klopp otherwise named a very young … [Read more...]
Liverpool £75,000-a-week Player,With 84% Pass accuracy doubtful for St Mary’s trip.
Phillipe Coutinho has missed the past nine Liverpool matches due to an injury -an ankle ligament damage- he suffered last year but his manager has confirmed him fit as he could make his return against The Saints in the League Cup semi-finals encounter. The Brazilian playmaker has completed three training sessions with one final session left before they travel to St Mary's. However, the Reds boss admitted that the playmaker is not fully fit to start during their game to St Mary's and so the match will serve as preparation for the game at … [Read more...]
Experienced Midfielder Confirms Chelsea Exit With Open Letter On Social Media
Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has confirmed his move to Chinese Super League club, Tianjin TEDA. The Nigeria international took to the social media to confirmed his exit from Chelsea after spending over a decade at the club. Mikel was frozen from the Blues starting squad since the arrival of Antonio Conte in the summer, and the Italian boss favoured N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fabregas and Nathaniel Chalobah in the midfield ahead of him. The 29-year-old is set to earn a staggering £140,000 a week at the Chinese club. A initial … [Read more...]
Deal Close: Club Set To Launch Move For Chelsea Star
Stoke City are keeping a close eye on Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to reports. Following reports that the youngster is set for a loan move out of the Stamford Bridge, a host of clubs are said to have registered interest in the midfielder with Stoke City being the latest side to show intent in signing him. The England U-21 midfielder has been hailed for his exceptional qualities coupled with physicality and energy to bust into spaces in the midfield. Antonio Conte had earlier hinted of a possibility of a move for the … [Read more...]
Chelsea On Alert As Club Slaps Price Tag On Wanted Midfielder
Paris Saint Germaine has slapped a £68.2m price tag on Marco Verratti amid reports linking him to Chelsea. The Blues have reportedly set their sights of signing a midfielder to the current squad and the Italian midfielder is one of the options lined up for potential move in the January transfer window. Reports in Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport has claimed that Juventus are willingness to pay the asking price for Marco Veratti, after general manager Beppe Marotta revealed earlier this week that the Serie A Champion are scouting the … [Read more...]
Agent Discusses Potential Move For Liverpool Target
Club Set To Slap Huge Price Tag On Chelsea’s Target
Fiorentina is preparing to insert £85million release clause in Federico Bernardeschi who is a major target for Chelsea. Reports in Italy claims that the Serie A side will try to ward off interest in the 22-year-old winger. Prior reports suggested that Antonio Conte wants to sign winger in the next summer window, having scored nine goals and two assists for La Viola. Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Fiorentina want to include a massive clause in a new contract for the winger, with speculations that AC Milan and Juventus … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp Delivers Key Update About Star Player Injury
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed he is not certain about the severity of Jordan Henderson's injury during their clash against Manchester City last Saturday. The English ace was forced off in the 64th minute of the match after he was seen limping and was replaced by Divock Origi and there was a confusion whether the move was tactical or due to an injury problem. After the match, Liverpool boss clarified that it was not a tactical decision but due to injury. He said: ‘It was not tactical, It was a kind of injury with the heel. I was … [Read more...]
Key Players Out, Liverpool Starting XI vs. Middlesbrough
Anfield giants Liverpool will be hoping to get their league title challenge back on track when they travel to The Riverside to play newly promoted English Premier League (EPL) side in what is a week 16 fixture. The spotlight has been on Jurgen Klopp's side following the not too impressive performances of their German goalkeeper Loris Karius in the last two games namely the 4-3 away loss to Bournemouth at Dean Court and the 2-2 home draw with London club West Ham United. Due to these two games, Liverpool have fallen further behind league … [Read more...]