Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has disclosed that the Anfield giants will have to strengthen their defence to have any chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. Redknapp said this in his column for popular newspaper Daily Mail while reacting to his former team's capitulation at Dean Court against hosts Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go but ended up leaking three goals to lose the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, who is the son of experienced English … [Read more...]
New Hope For United To Sign Virgil Van Dijk For £25M
Manchester United have been trying hard to get Virgil Van Dijk to Old Trafford, and hope is now renewed after learning the Southampton defender has a €25 million release clause at his club. The Dutchman is in great form in his centre-back role this season, and his outstanding performances is getting the attention of top clubs across the premier league. United are interested in signing the 25-year defender. After the Mirror reported that Van Dijk has a €25 million on release clause, it should be much easier for the red devils to sign him … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Sell Anthony Martial For €60M Deal
Jose Mourinho's led United are thinking of selling Anthony Martial to La-liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona. According to reports, the deal could be worth as huge as €60 Million. Martial moved to United less than 2 years ago from Monaco for a record €36M, making him the most expensive teenager in football history. The 20-year old striker played an important role in his debut campaign, scoring 17 goals and assisting Louis Van Gaal's side win the FA cup. Nevertheless, since Mourinho arrived Old Trafford, the Frenchman's future at the club … [Read more...]
Everton Vs Manchester United: How The Players Fared
It's the 14th premier league game played this season, and it is another draw for Manchester United against Everton at the Goodison Park. In the 41st minute, huge Zlatan Ibrahimović put United ahead, taking advantage of Everton's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg error. In the second half however, Everton turned the heat on the red devils and were finally rewarded for their continued efforts after being awarded a penalty that was scored by Leighton Baines. Everton came out stronger after the equaliser, but United managed going home with a point, … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea Boss Conte Demands Improvement After Massive City Win
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that his team must improve on their performance during the huge top of the table clash with hosts Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday morning if they have any design on winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. The former Siena and Juventus boss made this known in a chat with Chelsea TV after his side's win over Manchester City. In his words, he said: "We have to wait for the first part of the season because we know this league is not easy. Now we are playing very well. We are playing … [Read more...]
We Are In A False Position – United Boss Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed that his team are in a false position as far as the English Premier League table is concerned. The Red Devils have hugely underperformed this season under the former Real Madrid, Inter Milan, FC Porto and Chelsea boss. They are presently in 6th spot on 21 points with just 5 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses from the opening 14 games of the season in addition to the fact that it is their worst point tally since the 2000/01 season. With their present point tally, the Old Trafford club are a massive … [Read more...]
Why London Derby Win Over West Ham Was Crucial – Cech
Experienced Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has described his side's 5-1 away win over West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in London as 'crucial' as Arsene Wenger's side step up their bid to win a first league title since the unbeaten season (2003/04). "It became a kind of must-win game for us when Chelsea won and obviously the gap opened to six points." "We knew what we had to do and we did it in a professional way, so we are happy. "We had a lot of opportunities in the first half but it wouldn't go in. "In the second half at 1-0 their keeper … [Read more...]
Anthony Martial Linked With A Move From Old Trafford
Manchester United's French star Anthony Martial has been linked with a move away from the club with UEFA Champions League (UCL) holders Real Madrid mentioned as possible destination for the 20-year old forward, who became the most expensive teenage ever in world football when he made a stunning £36.5m move to Old Trafford from French side AS Monaco. Anthony Martial had a fantastic debut season with Manchester United as he finished as their highest goalscorer with 17 goals in all competitions in addition to helping the team win the English FA Cup … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boss Conte Was Grateful To Klopp For Singing His Praises
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has expressed his appreciation to his Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp after the German labelled the former Siena and Juventus boss as the "Pep Guardiola of Turin." Conte showered praises on Klopp in an interview with the official website of his Stamford Bridge outfit as follows: "For sure this is a great compliment and I think Klopp said this because I had the possibility in three years to build this clear idea of football at Juventus." "I know I put a lot of passion and study into my football, to improve and … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Urges Arsenal To Give In To Alexis Sanchez Demands
Former West Ham, Leeds United and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has advised North London side Arsenal to give in the wage demands of their star forward Alexis Sanchez. In-form Alexis Sanchez has had a spectacular start to the new season having weighed in with 13 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions for Arsene Wenger's side after he was converted to a centre forward this season by his French boss at the club. Ferdinand, who is also a former England international, said this following the Chilean forward's impressive hat-trick … [Read more...]
United Star Marcus Rashford Must lead The Line At Old Trafford, pundit Alan Shearer Says
English Premier League (EPL) legend and BBC pundit Alan Shearer has stated that it is time for Manchester United and England youngster Marcus Rashford to start leading the line for the Old Trafford club amidst the disappointing start they have had to the league season. Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United side have struggled this season in the league and are presently in a surprising 7th spot with 20 points from 13 games though they have a spare game to play against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. They currently trail leaders … [Read more...]