Four years ago, two of Southampton's regular defenders left the St Mary's stadium for a greener pasture, as it's often said, but things haven't been the same for these players. Luke Shaw featured as left-back while Nathaniel Clyne featured as a right-back for the Saints and both players were just too good and wonderful that many top clubs queued for their signatures in 2014. Southampton's tricks and plans to stop both players from leaving the St Mary's stadium were fruitless as they were so determined and obsessed with playing for top clubs in … [Read more...]
Diogo Dalot: The making of a quality right-back
Two years ago, Diogo Dalot wasn't known by any United fan, player or board member. The youngster was in Portugal making name for himself. The player's fame was steadily rising as he continued with his stellar performance for Porto's youth team. As result of his regular and wonderful showings at the right side of defence, the youngster was promoted to the Primera side. A step forward for the player in his young career. Porto's first-team As a young player who recently joined the senior squad, it wasn't a big disappointment to sit on the … [Read more...]
Why Klopp must deploy 4-4-2 as permanent formation
Liverpool manager is known for his 4-3-2-1 formation since the start of the season but it hasn't been effective enough. Last season's top striker Mohammed Salah hasn't been wonderful in a 4-3-2-1 formation as he seems uncomfortable being the only striker upfront. The Egyptian is a great player who can score goals aplenty but he must be seen in a position where he can easily get the goals. Firmino, who is gradually getting his mojo back, will surely benefit from a change in formation as he would be made to partner the former Chelsea … [Read more...]
From outcast to integral player: How Xhaka turned things around under Emery
Though many Arsenal fans won't like to hear this, the bitter truth is that Switzerland international Granit Xhaka is one of the players Unai Emery can't do without. The player joined the Gunners from Borussia Monchengladbach two years ago and was immediately integrated into the first XI by the then manager Arsene Wenger. As much as Xhaka's displays under Wenger was marred with so many errors that often led to goals, he was loved by the Frenchman due to his high work rate and ability to make some important interceptions. Contrary to the love … [Read more...]
Why more wins mean more trouble for Jurgen Klopp
As manager, your work is more than tutoring your players on how to score, defend and win matches. You're said to be a mentor; someone whose attitude should be worthy of emulation within his players. However, these traits seem to be far from Premier League managers - especially top and established ones. José Mourinho needs no introduction when it comes to being unruly and being controversial. The Portuguese manager has zero respect for the press, players, fellow managers and even fans. He's been involved in many controversial issues in … [Read more...]
David De Gea : From hero to zero
Prior to Edwin Van der Sar's retirement, there were questions over who would become the goalie's replacement. The Red Devils enjoyed great services from the retiring goalkeeper but they couldn't count on him anymore as he was about to call it quits on his football career. The then manager Sir Alex Ferguson was very unrest due to the crisis that was about to befall his goalkeeping department. The Scottish manager was linked with numerous goalkeepers including De Gea, Courtois, Joe Hart and other impressive goaltenders as he intensified his … [Read more...]
Manchester United vs Arsenal: Midfield’s battle to influence final result
After an uninspiring display against Southampton at the St Mary's stadium, last weekend, Manchester United manager José Mourinho is presently preparing his players for another epic showdown against Arsenal later tonight. The Red Devils have put up lacklustre displays since August but the former Premier League Champions will be hoping to maintain their favourable record against the Gunners later in the day. Mourinho's men have always dominated their opponent in previous fixtures, especially at Old Trafford, hence, the Portuguese boss would be … [Read more...]
Wolves vs Chelsea: Will the Blues be stopped by this giants’ killer
Chelsea are in action later tonight as they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in week 15th fixture. The Blues were defeated -- for the first time, this season-- by Tottenham two weeks ago but they returned back to winning ways against Fulham last weekend. The Blues thrashed the Craven Cottagers by a two-goal margin as they brought their involvement in the title race back on track. Up next for Maurizio Sarri's men is Wolverhampton's challenge and they are really preparing hard for it. On paper, the Blues shouldn't be stopped by the Wolves … [Read more...]
Premier League Glory: Are Manchester United still in the race
Manchester United have found themselves in very delicate situations which has led to so many questions from fans -- is this really Manchester United? Is Mourinho the best manager the board member could afford? Why is the team playing without definite pattern? Is this team really in the race for the League title? These are the pressing questions that seems rhetorically, yet, only one person is in the best position to answer all questions correctly -- José Mourinho. The Red Devils are 16 points behind Manchester City as they helplessly lie in … [Read more...]
Barcelona or Borussia Monchengladbach: who will sign Andreas Christensen
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is reportedly on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January. According to the Marca, the Danish star is being tracked by top clubs in Europe, including Barcelona. The Spanish media further claimed that the Blaugrana will have to slug it out with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach for the 22-year-old defender. Christensen was a regular figure with the West London club under Antonio Conte as he was always the first name in the manager's starting XI. He appeared in 28 Premier League games throughout … [Read more...]
Where is Nathaniel Clyne next destination ?
If there's one player who desperately needs to move elsewhere to save his career, that must be Nathaniel Clyne. The 27-year-old is not in Klopp's good book and a move out of Anfield in January is definitely going to happen. In fact, the England international hasn't featured in any competitive game for the Reds so far this campaign, despite being in good and perfect condition. Where is his likely destination? As per reports from Sky Sports, three Premier League clubs are in intense competition for his services. The British media … [Read more...]
“We’re up there with Chelsea and Spurs, that’s the reality” says Unai Emery
Speaking after his side's 4-2 victory over their arch-rivals Tottenham, Arsenal manager Unai Emery made a big claim when he said that the Gunners are on the same page with the Blues and Tottenham. The Gunners boss didn't just stop at that, he confirmed his assertion by saying "that's the reality" Is that's really the reality? Looking at what the Blues have achieved in recent years, you could be forced to say Emery didn't mean what he said. The Blues won two Premier League titles in three seasons before adding an FA Cup Victory last … [Read more...]
Watch your back Holding, this player is back in form!
Though Fulham lost to Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League clash, there is one player who would be very glad about his performance against the Blues. After a very difficult start to life at the Craven Cottage stadium, Arsenal loanee Calum Chambers is far becoming the player he was during his early days at the Emirates Stadium under Arsene Wenger. The England international put up a disgraceful performance for the League's newbies against Cardiff City in the second matches of the season and he was rightfully substituted by Slavisa Jokanovic in the … [Read more...]
16 goals in 16 matches: See why Arsenal like to play only on Sundays
The Gunners were 4-2 winners over their local rivals Tottenham Hotspur, thanks to a stunning goal from Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gunners were able to protect their 18-match unbeaten run and also extended it to 19 games last night as they thrashed Mauricio Pochetino's men. The former Borussia Dortmund's striker gave the Gunners the lead in the early parts of the encounter when he converted from the spot after Jan Vertoghen was adjudged to have handled the ball in the 18-yard box. However, the lead didn't last for long … [Read more...]
What next for Klopp: Henderson, Fabinho or Keita?
After another shambolic display from Henderson in Liverpool's 2-1 defeat to Paris St-German on Wednesday, Liverpool manager is convinced he needs an upgrade to his midfield set up. The England international has been on every newspaper's headline for the wrong reasons, his performances of late are beginning to raise fans, reporters, and pundits' eyebrows. Klopp isn't happy with what's seen from the Englishman, however, Fabinho's worst start to the season hasn't helped situations at all. The Brazilian is being unconvincing with his display in … [Read more...]
Liverpool Line Up £67m Raid On Bundesliga Leaders
Premier League giants Liverpool are reportedly planning a £67m raid on German Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to begin as from the 1st of next month. According to the report from El Gol Digital, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is ready to offer as much as £67m for highly-rated Borussia Dortmund forward Christian Pulisic. Klopp and Liverpool are hoping to beat other interested parties in their quest to sign the United States of America international player. Apart from Liverpool, European … [Read more...]
Why Klopp must release this player
England international striker Dominic Solanke hasn't played a single match for the Reds this season, not because he's not good enough but as result of intense competing ahead of him. The Reds attacking frontline is massively loaded that it would take an extraordinary performance from the 21-year-old to break into the team. Daniel Sturridge, Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Xherdan Shaqiri and Roberto Firmino are all ahead of him in the pecking order and that might not change anytime soon, not in this season. Despite finding the back of the net in … [Read more...]
Virgil Van Dijk: the most underrated defender in the world
Liverpool defence was a leaky and shaky one in time past as they often allowed cheap goals. In 2013-14 season under Brendan Rodgers, the backline which consists of Mamadou Sakho, Daniel Agger, Glen Johnson and José Enrique were not as solid as many would love to see, though, their errors were always covered up by deadly strikers who scored goals for fun. In the same season, Merseyside side club almost beat Manchester City to the Premier League trophy but they couldn't achieve such feat, no thanks to Stephen Gerrard's unfortunate slip that led … [Read more...]
Forget unbeaten run, Why Liverpool must improve ASAP!
What's the essence of keeping an unbeaten record in domestic Leagues and failed to qualify for Champions League knockout out round, that is surely the question Klopp is presently asking from his players who were defeated by PSG last night. The Reds put themselves in a very difficult situation to make it out of their group in the European competition after an unexpected 2-1 defeat to Neymar-inspired Paris St-German at the Parc des Princes stadium. At the start of the competition, the Reds were cruising after recording two wins in two games. … [Read more...]
How PSG expose Henderson’s incompetence
Liverpool's defeat to PSG didn't come as surprise to many fans and pundits who claimed the Reds haven't been superb in this season's European competition. The Reds recorded a shock 2-0 home defeat to Serbian side Red Star Belgrade some weeks ago and that opened them up to the danger of not qualifying to next round of the competition. There were questions from fans as to who will be in Klopp's starting lineup prior to the enthralling encounter, as it wasn't certain who will be given the nod to start at the middle of the park. James Milner, … [Read more...]
Advice to Sarri: Kante is not an attacking midfielder
It baffles me how a player of Kante's abilities and calibre is struggling to influence the outcome of matches played by Chelsea so far this season. The Frenchman is known as a no-nonsense defensive midfielder who covers so much ground during matches. His teammates, even opponents, often praise the player for his high and hard tackling ability which make them trembles at the sight of his steps. His dominant display of strength, character, techniques and quality in all matches he played during his days at Leicester City seem to have stopped … [Read more...]
Mourinho man-management need to improve
Going through Mourinho's biography and his achievements, I realized how good the manager has been since his first managerial career at Benicar some years ago. The Portuguese singlehandedly brought Porto to limelight in European competitions having helped them to a Champions League glory and UEFA Europa League in 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons respectively. His trophies and achievements are so much that he was listed as one of the best managers in the world. Despite all of his achievements with all the clubs he'd managed, many still believe he … [Read more...]
No contests as Chelsea pips rival to sign young star
Former Premier League champions Chelsea will have to fend off the threat from French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in their bid to sign Andreas Pereira from top-four rivals Manchester United. Popular publication UOL unveiled the French giants have already made an offer to sign the Red Devils midfielder ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to start as from the 1st of January. The Blues were the first club to make an offer for the 22-year-old before PSG followed in their footsteps by stepping up their interest in Pereira. … [Read more...]
Why find Morata’s replacement when Giroud sits regularly on the bench
After another uninspiring and anonymous display from Alvaro Morata in Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Tottenham on Saturday, reports are claiming that Maurizio Sarri is back in the search for the player's replacement. Prior to the start of this season, there were rumours that the Spaniard could be on his way back to Santiago Bernabeu due to his inability score plenty goals during the previous season. However, Sarri didn't buy the idea of selling the striker as he revealed to reporters his plans for Morata at the course of this season. Just as … [Read more...]
Mourinho’s third-season critics: Are they right or wrong
Considering his trophies and achievements, Manchester United manager José Mourinho is definitely one of the best managers in the world, though, his man-management ability has left so much to be desired. Recently, there are some criticisms level against the Portuguese manager. Football lovers and followers — especially Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City fans — continue to emphasize on the same controversial issue. What's the criticism all about? It is believed that the former Chelsea and Real Madrid manager often demand too much from his … [Read more...]
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