Napoli defender and Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly will not make his reported £50m move to the Stamford Bridge outfit as a result of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, which coincides with the January transfer window, as per the report in The Sun. The 25-year old centre back will feature for the West African nation of Senegal at the AFCON tournament thus likely putting an end to a January transfer move to English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea due to the fact that he would be away with the Teranga Lions for many … [Read more...]
Guardiola Salutes Conte’s Impact At Chelsea
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has commended Italian manager Antonio Conte at English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea ahead of the mammoth league clash between both sides at the Etihad Stadium. The match, which has been billed as a 'potential' title decider and a top of the table clash, sees Manchester City (who has 30 points from 13 games and are in 3rd position) take on Chelsea (with 31 points from 13 games in 1st position. Many football pundits view the match as the battle of the two favourites for the league crown. Guardiola's … [Read more...]
Klopp Set To Block Star Player’s Move
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will reportedly block London side West Ham's move for his English striker Daniel Sturridge during the January transfer window. Sturridge has become a bit part player for the Anfield giants since the appointment of former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in October 2015 prompting speculation about the future of the former Manchester City and Chelsea striker with the 5-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners. English Premier League (EPL) sides such as West Ham and Arsenal have … [Read more...]
Fans Reacts To Reports Of Hassenhuttl As ‘Potential’ Wenger Successor
Fans of North London side Arsenal have reacted shockingly to widespread reports linking current RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hassenhuttl as the long term successor to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger has been in charge at the 13-time English champions for 20 years since he was first appointed as the Arsenal boss in 1996. Since his appointment the 67-year old has won three English Premier League titles and six English FA Cup titles however with his current contract due to expire at the end of this season his future at the club has been up for … [Read more...]
United Boss Mourinho Plans Defensive Shake-Up
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning an overhaul of his side's defensive setup due to the ongoing struggles the Red Devils have faced in the English Premier League (EPL) this season. Mourinho built his reputation as one of the best managers of the last decade with the aid of defensive solidity however that has been missing in his Manchester United side this season with just four clean sheets in 13 league games. In addition to this, the 20-time European champions have conceded 15 goals, which is the worst defensive record … [Read more...]
Would Cesc Fabregas Make Shock Return To Emirate Stadium?
In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, rumours making the rounds claimed that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas could make a shock return to Emirate stadium in the winter transfer window. This report is according to the Metro which claims that Arsenal fans are urging Arsene Wenger to resign their former captain, following the recent injury suffered by Santi Cazorla. Carzorla suffered an Anchilles injury during their 6-0 victory over Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League few weeks ago. The star was … [Read more...]
Diego Costa discipline Issues Behind Him, Chelsea Boss Conte Reveals
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that the disciplinary issues normally associated with his in-form star striker Diego Costa is a thing of the past. Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa has been in superb form this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit while issues as regards his discipline has been at its lowest ebb in the past few weeks and this is further highlighted by the fact that he has been on four yellow cards (making the 28-year old a booking away from a one-game suspension) for the … [Read more...]
Here Are Vital Things United Must Do If They Are To Win The EPL This Season
Manchester United are presently 11 points behind 1st-placed Chelsea, but can never be ruled out of the title race. Though the Red Devils are not performing up to expectations despite having an awesome squad with a 'special one' as a coach, all hope isn't lost yet There are lots of things United need to do if they are to win the Premier League this season, these three are outstanding: SCORE, SCORE MORE GOALS! For Mourinho's side to win the EPL, they need to win lots of matches. They can only win matches when they score goals. Even though … [Read more...]
Chelsea Win The Highlight Of Unbeaten Run, Cech Reveals
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the dominant 3-0 league win over leaders Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the month of September was the highlight of his side's recent unbeaten run. The North London club's 19-game unbeaten run, which started since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool on the opening weekend of this league season, came to a halt on Wednesday following a 2-0 home loss to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. Cech, who has been an ever present in the Arsenal side for English Premier League (EPL) league duties, … [Read more...]
Chelsea Super Star Discloses How He Learnt About ‘Wing Back’ Role
Chelsea's Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has revealed how he was told by his Italian club manager, Antonio Conte, that he would be playing in an unfamiliar role earlier in the season. Chelsea started the English Premier League (EPL) season in impressive fashion with three wins from three games before a rocky patch of one point from the next three games (2-2 vs. Swansea City, 1-2 vs. Liverpool and 0-3 vs. Arsenal) heaped a lot of misery and pressure on former Siena and Juventus boss Antonio Conte, who quickly changed formation to his tried and … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Aftermath: Arsenal Defender Says Opening Goal Was Key
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that Southampton's opening goal in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash between both sides was key to the eventual outcome of the game. Arsene Wenger's side were convincingly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium as they crashed out of the competition and also had a 19-game unbeaten run ended while Southampton progressed to what was their first semi-final for the first time in 30 years as far as the competition is concerned. Holding, who sealed a £2m transfer to the North London side from English League One … [Read more...]