The stage is set for the final of the 2016/17 uefa europa league final, second tier competition of european elite. venue for this one is the friends arena in stockholm, sweden. There will be nothing friendly about the encounter though, as alot is at stake as two european giants clash. it is holland in one corner and england on the other, as ajax amsterdam take of the red devils of manchester. The competition that kicked off on the 15th of september, 2016 reaches its climax on the 24th of may, 2017, kick-off time is 7:45pm GMT. The winner of … [Read more...]
Chelsea Title Triumph – The Journey
The story of the season movie that is the 2016/17 title triumph for Chelsea will be in -complete without talking about the drama that unfolded the previous season. Chelsea by their standard had a disastrous 2015/2016 season. in a title defence season, the blue boys of stamford bridge finished the season in 10th, with 50 points 31 points behind eventual winners leicester. It was a season of turmoil with the eventual sacking of the self acclaimed special one 'JOSE MOURINHO', after falling out first with the medical staff which led to the sacking … [Read more...]
Southampton vs. Manchester United; Three (3) things to expect from the game.
Both sides will be coming into the game on the back of their two previous meetings in the season; one in the Premier League at Old Trafford and the other in the EFL Cup Finals at the Wembley Stadium. The host is guaranteed of a place in the League next season (no relegation worries) as three teams in as Hull City, Middlesbrough and David Moyes’s Sunderland have been relegated from the Premier League. United on their own have nothing to play for in the League as they cannot secure a top four finish with a win at St. Mary Stadium. The visitors … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs. Watford; Surprise Three Things to Expect From the Game at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues will welcome the Hornets at Stamford Bridge as the Premier League gradually comes to amend in an eventful campaign that saw them claim the League title against West Brom at the weekend. It promises to be a grand finale at Stamford Bridge as Antonio Conte’s ward get set to take on the Watford side that have had their ups and down in the season despite the signing of top class players like Roberto Pereyra, Isaac Success and Mbaye to name Niang (from AC Milan) but a few. Going into the game the Blues are favourite from all stands as … [Read more...]
Epl Fixture: Possible Line-up, Injury News, Prediction (CRY VS BUR)
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...]