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Sporting CP goalkeeper makes claim on Arsenal ahead of Europa clash

Sporting CP goalkeeper Romain Salin has stated that the Arsenal team is one that remains a threat any team at the moment with their current form. Salin stated that it will only take hard work by his side to defeat the Gunners team in the Europa League clash on Thursday. Speaking to UEFA, the Sporting CP said his side are already aware of the challenges ahead of the game and will work hard to ensure they come out victorious. Arsenal have been candidates of the UEFA Champions League before being relegated to Europa under the reigns of former … [Read more...]

Another Chelsea player set to leave in January

The Blues are likely to lose some of their players in January over limited playing chances. Chelsea center back defender, Andreas Christensen, a few days ago via his agent and father, Sten, had indicated his interest to leave Stamford Bridge if he didn't get enough playing chances between now and Christmas. Well, another Blues player, Victor Moses has also indicated his interest to leave in the January transfer window, with his reason for his departure being the same as that of Andreas Christensen. Victor Moses under former Coach Antonio … [Read more...]

Legend hails Sarri for putting Mourinho under control

Derby Country boss Frank Lampard has hailed Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri for having his former boss Jose Mourinho under control. Lampard's former manager Mourinho was involved in a faceoff with Marco Ianni on Saturday after a later equalizer was scored by Ross Barkley. The former Chelsea boss claims his side were disrespected by the Chelsea assistant. However, the situation was brought under control by the Blues manager Maurizio Sarri who had apologized and admitted his side were at fault. In his reaction, Lampard said the Italian boss … [Read more...]

Meaning of the ‘3 fingers salute’ Jose Mourinho did to Chelsea fans revealed

Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho is known for his controversies and seems to be getting into trouble every week. Mourinho during Man Utd home match against Newcastle Utd had said some abusive words to football fans at Old Trafford. However, the Portugal international this time around didn't make use of abusive words but rather he saluted Chelsea fans with three fingers after the game between the Blues and Man Utd yesterday at Stamford. But the three fingers salute have been described to be a taunting sign and not a sign of respect for the Blues … [Read more...]

Revealed: reason behind Jose Mourinho’s anger at Chelsea

Man Utd coach, Jose Mourinho led his Red Devils squad to play his former football club, Chelsea at Stamford Bridge yesterday. The game started with Antonio Rudiger finding the back of the net for Chelsea but the visiting side bounced back in the second half following a brace from Anthony Martial. Jose Mourinho had hoped to win all three points and be the first manager to defeat Chelsea this season but the Blues got an unexpected equalizer at the 95th minute to the end of the game. Following Ross Barkley's second goal for Chelsea, the Blues … [Read more...]

Can Liverpool sign this player on free transfer?

Liverpool have been linked with moves to sign Paris Saint Germain star, Adrien Rabiot since the summer transfer window but the deal didn't pull through. Adrien Rabiot at the commencement of the season had disclosed he wanted to leave the French Ligue 1 for another League in Europe and he refused to sign a contract extension with PSG. However, the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona, Juventus, AC Milan have shown interest to sign him. The Reds are determined to sign the 23 years old at the end of this season and would be able to do so without … [Read more...]

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Rudiger and Barkley shines, Chelsea player ratings

The biggest match this weekend between Chelsea and Man Utd came to an end with a draw (2 - 2.) Many had tipped Chelsea to grab all three points but Coach Jose Mourinho and Man Utd today proved they still have some great performances up their sleeves. As expected Jose Mourinho man marked Eden Hazard using Ashley Young, who did some great job by frustrating the Belgium striker. Chelsea had two goals thanks to the efforts from Antonio Rudiger and Ross Barkley. Below are the ratings of Chelsea Players against Man United 1. Kepa Arrizabalaga … [Read more...]

“I thought it was a prank” Gianfranco Zola speaks on his appointment as Chelsea assistant coach

Chelsea new manager, Maurizio Sarri on his arrival at Stamford Bridge won the hearts of the Blues fans, who have been sceptical about his appointment by making Gianfranco Zola his assistant coach. As a player, Gianfranco Zola was a cult hero at Chelsea winning multiple cups competitions in the English Premier League and Europe at large. He also won the hearts of Chelsea fans with his brilliant performance. Following his football career, Gianfranco Zola ventured into football management career, he was the coach of Birmingham before he was … [Read more...]

Huddersfield vs Liverpool: will Liverpool star be available following hand surgery?

The latest report from Anfield has confirmed that Senegal international and Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane had a hand surgery today. According to multiple reports, it was made known that the hand surgery was successful. Liverpool forward, Sadio Mane was on international duty for his home country, Senegal, when he sustained the hand injury. According to the reports, the Reds star was training alongside his national teammates for the game against Sudan in the African Cup of Nations AFCON tournament when he sustained the hand injury. With … [Read more...]

Former president orders Chelsea to free Eden Hazard from ‘slavery’

Real Madrid are keen on signing the Blues forward, Eden Hazard to their squad at the end of this season. Chelsea have continued to deny Real Madrid the opportunity to sign the top star but it is uncertain if the Belgium star will remain at Stamford Bridge after this current campaign. Hazard, 27, whose current contract will lapse in 2020 have refused to sign a contract extension, giving room for opinions that he could still leave for Spain at the end of his contract at Chelsea. However, former Real Madrid president, Ramon Calderon, has taken … [Read more...]

Arsenal Utility Player Back In Contention For Leicester City Clash

North London giants Arsenal have been handed a big boost following the news that utility player Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in contention for Leicester City clash. Arsenal host the Foxes at the Emirates Stadium in a Premier League game to be played on Monday night. The 21-year-old is expected to return for the game as the Gunners target a 10th win in all competitions and a 7th successive league victory. The Arsenal player has been out of action since he fractured his leg in the North Londoners' opening Premier League game of this … [Read more...]

Tottenham Enter Race To Sign Arsenal Target

Tottenham Hotspur will challenge Arsenal for the signature of rising Danish star Joachim Andersen. The amazing talent has reportedly attracted interest from the Premier League and the Serie A. Strings of clubs are reportedly lined up for his services. In an earlier report, Arsenal looked like the only favourites to land him at the turn of the year when Juventus reportedly backed out of the chase for the star. But now, the Gunners will face another tougher competitor in Tottenham. Their London rivals did not hire reinforcements this summer. … [Read more...]

Huddersfield vs Liverpool: scan to determine midfield maestro’s fate

Liverpool will be travelling to Huddersfield this weekend in the English Premier League. However, the Reds will likely play without some of their top players, one of which is Naby Keita, who just joined the list of Liverpool's injured players. Naby Keita was on international duty for his home country, Guinea on Monday in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers match against Rwanda which ended in a 1 - 1 draw. However, the Reds midfielder suffered a hamstring injury during the match and has returned to England. But a report from Liverpool … [Read more...]

Man United Handed Big Injury Boost Ahead Of Chelsea Clash

Manchester United have been boosted with the news that midfielder Marouane Fellaini will be fit for the all-important Premier League clash with rivals Chelsea. The Blues will host Manchester United in a Premier League Matchday 9 clash at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and Belgian international midfielder Fellaini will be fit to take his place in the matchday squad. His availability for the game was confirmed by the Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and his players can't afford to lose … [Read more...]

Video: Wijnaldum destroys Jerome Boateng as he scored the third goal for Netherlands

The Netherlands played Germany on Saturday in the Uefa Nations League. However, the game ended in a disastrous way for the Germans - who happened to be a world cup champion. The Netherlands went ahead to defeat Germany with three goals to nothing. According to the match record, the first and the last goal for the Netherlands came from two Liverpool key players; Virgil van Dijk (left back defender) and Gini Wijnadum ( midfielder.) However, the goal scored by Wijnadum was a solo goal that saw the midfielder hoodwinking Germany's top … [Read more...]

Why Man United situation is laughable, former Liverpool player

The former Liverpool and Bayern defender Markus Babbel has described the situation at Manchester United as being laughable. United are dip in controversies involving dressing room crisis, Manager Jose Mourinho’s rift with players and also bad results. However, the Portuguese manager has been in the centre of all of the issues with speculations that he would be sacked. It took the Red Devils’ 3-2 comeback against Newcastle in the weekend before the international break to calm situations at the club. Babbel thinks sacking Mourinho is a … [Read more...]

Andriy Shevchenko sends important message to Alvaro Morata

Former Chelsea player and one time Ballon d'Or winner, Andriy Shevchenko, has reached out to Chelsea striker, Alvaro Morata. The legendary goal scorer, who also had a poor moment at Chelsea advised the struggling Morata to be more clinical in terms of scoring goals. Alvaro Morata has found himself struggling to score goals for Chelsea since his arrival from Real Madrid. This season has seen the Blues striker score just two goals ( against Arsenal in the EPL and against Mol Vidi in the UEL) which is too low for a player of his … [Read more...]

Barca dash Liverpool hope, said they never had the intention of selling £125 million target

A new report from the Spanish club, Barcelona have disclosed that they never had the intention of selling Croatia international, Ivan Rakitic. English football clubs, Liverpool alongside Man United and French club, PSG had shown interest in the 30 years old star but with a report from Barca sports director, Pep Segura, he made it know that they have never had the intentions of letting go of Ivan Rakitic. This came after Diaro Sport had claimed Barca will sell the Croatia star after the world cup in Russia. It was reported that PSG had shown … [Read more...]

Why Chelsea Alonso shuns Real Madrid

Chelsea fullback Marcos Alonso shunned reports linking him to a return to Real Madrid as his contract at the Stamford Bridge runs to an end. Alosno was on the radar of the Spanish giants and the speculations that they are back for his services has surfaced. In his reaction, he made it clear that he wants to remain at the West London and will not consider any offer available for him. He noted that he has two years to the end of his career, yet there is a new deal for him by club to have him extend his stay. Alonso said he expects a new … [Read more...]

German coach replies Klopp on “senseless” comment

German national team coach, Joachim Low has replied Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp after claiming the UEFA Nations League is “senseless”. Klopp had made such claim when he lamented that his players had a stressful two-week fixture and had to fly to their respective countries for international assignment instead of resting as they will be returning to another week of tough matches. Low who defended the decision, thinks the Liverpool boss is only selfish in his claim. The German national team coach admits that club managers hate to see … [Read more...]

Video: Kepa best moment against Southampton

Chelsea FC goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga has continued to prove why he is the most expensive goalkeeper in the world. One of his best moment was spotted on screen during the weekend game between Chelsea and Southampton at St. Mary's stadium. The goal stopper was up to the challenge in the 78th minute during an encounter with Southampton player, Nathan Redmond, the latter fired a long-range effort to the bar. Redmond played the ball from 30 yards with the ball swerving all over the place but Kepa got a hand on it to deflect it away. Kepa … [Read more...]

Arsenal Stars Make Premier League History

Arsenal stars Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have made Premier League history following their contributions in the Gunners' latest win in the competition. Ramsey and Aubameyang both scored and also provided an assist each as substitutes as Arsenal scored four second-half goals to secure a 5-1 victory over Fulham in their London Derby clash at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. Their feat means that two substitutes score and provide an assist in the same match and for the same team which is a Premier League history. The hosts … [Read more...]

Unai Emery Plays Down Premier League Title Challenge

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has cooled talks of a title challenge for his team in the Premier League despite their impressive form. The former Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Valencia boss spoke to Arsenal and talks of a title challenge during his post-match press conference on Sunday afternoon as he pointed out that his team is still a work in progress. The Spaniard saw his team score four second-half goals to record a comprehensive 5 - 1 win in their London Derby clash against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The positive result made it nine … [Read more...]

Jurgen Klopp wants to beat the best Man City squad, wants Kelvin De Bruyne to play

Coach Jurgen Klopp knows Pep Guardiola and Man City weakness and he hopes to remain that by beating the Blues best players today. Liverpool will host their biggest rival in the English Premier League today at Anfield for their eight-match of the season. The Reds have won 6 matches and played a draw against Chelsea last weekend. Liverpool and Man City are both seated on the EPL table with 19 points each and Jurgen Klopp is very confident of the Reds defeating Man City to move higher on the table. Today's match might play a role on who … [Read more...]

Chelsea talisman tops the Premier League player power ranking chart

Chelsea star player and Belgium international, Eden Hazard has been so far spectacular for the Blues this season. There is no doubt about Eden Hazard being the best player in England at the moment, has moved beyond England to Europe and fans are hoping very soon he will be the best player on Earth. Many football fans and pundits are of the opinion that the Belgian striker has the abilities to be the best in the world. The likes of Blues boss, Sarri Maurizio and recently Chelsea right back defender, Cesar Azplicueta have been very … [Read more...]