Manchester United and Spanish playmaker could not hide his joy after his side booked their place in the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a dominant win over London club West Ham United. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French forward Anthony Martial scored twice as Jose Mourinho's team ran out 4-1 winners despite the fact that the Portuguese manager was absent due to a one-match ban he got for kicking a water bottle in frustration during an earlier clash between the two sides on Sunday evening. The match turned out to be a stroll … [Read more...]
Gunners Interested In Algerian ‘Left Back’ Faouzi Ghoulam – Reports
English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal are one of a number of top European clubs interested in signing highly rated Algerian left back, Faouzi Ghoulam, who features for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, as per the report in the news outlet Daily Star. The 25-year old Ghoulam has developed into a key performer for UEFA Champions League (UCL) hopefuls Napoli since he joined them from French side Saint Etienne in January 2014. Arsenal have two international left back options in Spaniard Nacho Monreal and Englishman Kieran Gibbs though the former … [Read more...]
Niklas Sule Wanted By Antonio Conte In January
Latest report according to goal.com claims that the Blues have reignited their interest in securing the services of Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule. The highly rated star was a prime target for Antonio Conte last summer, but the star reportedly turned down move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently on a fine run-of-form in the EPL, having conceded just a goal in their last seven matches. Italian tactician Conte is reportedly not still satisfied with his defense line and he wants to strengthen it during the winter transfer window. The … [Read more...]
German Club Keen On United Misfit Rojo
German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in Manchester United's Argentine left back Marcos Rojo. Rojo has had a rocky time at Old Trafford since he made a £16m move from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon despite his versatility as he can play at both left back and centre back. The 26-year old recently made his way back into the Manchester United team under manager Jose Mourinho as a result of injuries. It remains to be seen if the Red Devils would be willing to let go of the player unless UEFA Champions League (UCL) … [Read more...]
Tottenham Boss Pochettino Remains Tight-lipped Over Star player Future
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gave little away when he was asked about the future of his captain Hugo Lloris at the club during a pre-match conference ahead of his side's English Premier League (EPL) home clash with Welsh side Swansea City on Saturday at White Hart Lane. Pochettino fielded questions about the 29-year old French international goalkeeper after the announcement that star striker Harry Kane has signed a new six-year deal at the club until 2022 as the Argentine manager disclosed that Hugo Lloris is happy to stay at the … [Read more...]
Agent Arrived Stamford Bridge – Chelsea To Negotiate Deal For Kalidou Koulibaly
With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as the target. A renewed bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly would not be ruled out as Chelsea seeks to reinforce their back line. Latest report according to sportwitness claims that the Senegalese agent Bruno Satin was present at Stamford Bridge this week, as he attended the Wyscout Forum. Many club officials and agents were there, as they would be. Though it was not reported the agent came to negotiate a deal with Chelsea for the transfer of … [Read more...]
Wenger Wants Southampton To Win EFL Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that he wants South coast club Southampton to win this season's EFL Cup after his team was eliminated by the Saints. Arsenal were convincingly beaten 2-0 by visitors Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening in a quarter-final clash as far as the competition is concerned with the latter booking a semi-final place for the first time in 30 years. Arsene Wenger's preference for who will win the competition among the remaining four semi-finalists namely Liverpool, Hull City, Southampton and … [Read more...]
Mourinho Expresses Sadness Over Depay,Young Exclusion From Squad
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated that he is hurt due to the fact that he had to leave Dutch winger Memphis Depay and English winger Ashley Young from his squad for the EFL Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French star Anthony Martial scored two goals apiece while Henrikh Mkhitaryan produced another scintillating performance as Manchester United thrashed West Ham 4-1 to seal a semi-final spot against Hull City. The home side were dominant … [Read more...]
Fans Label Harry Kane ‘Hero’ As He Pens New Deal
Fans of North London side Tottenham Hotspurs got an early Christmas present after news broke that their star man Harry Kane has signed a new deal until 2022 with a reported £100,000 weekly wages to make him one of the highest earners at the club. The 23-year old striker is the latest Tottenham player to pen a new deal at White Hart Lane this season following the likes of Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Dele Alli. Kane, who had been previously linked with 20-time English champions Manchester United as per a report from popular outlet ESPN, has grown … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Ouster: Fans Right To Boo ‘Poor’ Arsenal – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that fans were right to boo his players during his side's 2-0 loss to Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in what was the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. It was a shambolic first half performance from the Gunners and they were subsequently booed off by their fans with scores at 2-0 in favour of Southampton courtesy goals from Dutch international Jordy Clasie and English left back Ryan Bertrand. The impressive win represents the first time Southampton would qualify for the last four … [Read more...]
Fact – Mourinho Need To Consider The 4-4-2 Formation
Firstly, I need say the English premier league is a very interesting one. Here is why. It all began with the 4-4-2 formation. When Alex Ferguson led the United boys to Spain to play a 3-3 draw against Barcelona in a 1998/99 Champions League Group Stage Match at the Camp Nou, the world saw the outstanding team work between the two front men (Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke). After the game, Ferguson himself agreed that there is nothing as sweet as the 4-4-2 formation. And of course, the 4-4-2 formation was the main thing in the English League back … [Read more...]