Joe Hart was hailed by supporters as Manchester City went through the motions to claim their place in the Champions League group stage at Steaua Bucharest's expense. Fabian Delph scored the only goal of a drab game as City claimed a 1-0 win in their playoff at the Etihad Stadium to progress 6-0 on aggregate. At times the occasion seemed more about England goalkeeper Hart, who was recalled by manager Pep Guardiola after sitting on the bench for the first three games of season. Hart's future at City remains uncertain with the club poised … [Read more...]
Arsenal show interest in Roma defender Kostas Manolas
As Arsene Wenger’s protracted search for a new defender continues, Roma ‘s Kostas Manolas has now emerged as the latest candidate to be linked with a potential switch to Arsenal. Having already shown interest in the Greek international once before, the Premier League outfit have since rekindled their attraction due to various struggles in signing Valencia’s Shkodran Mustafi. According to The Daily Mail, The Gunners sent scouts to specifically observe Manolas’ performance during the Giallorossi’s disappointing 3-0 play-off defeat to Porto … [Read more...]
Moses confident of playing time under Conte
Victor Moses is confident he can finally establish himself at Chelsea after being handed a first-team opportunity by Antonio Conte. Nigeria international Moses impressed off the bench in the victory at Watford and scored his first Chelsea goal in over three years after starting the 3-2 victory over Bristol Rovers. The 25-year-old has been spent the last three seasons on loan at Liverpool, Stoke and West Ham, but believes he has earned the trust of new manager Conte. “I was excited to get on the scoresheet, it was important for me as well as … [Read more...]
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey left out of Wales squad
Wales manager Chris Coleman has revealed he will be without Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey for the Dragons’ upcoming World Cup qualifier against Moldova. The midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the Gunners’ Premier League opener against Liverpool, and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said he would not be fit until after the international break Coleman on Wednesday named his squad for the Moldova game in Cardiff on September 5, and said he expected Ramsey to be out for another three weeks. "When you've got a player as good as Aaron, take him … [Read more...]
Schweinsteiger: Manchester United will be my last club in Europe
Bastian Schweinsteiger has stated he will not leave Manchester United for another club in Europe, and stressed he is ready for action should the team need him. Schweinsteiger, 32, is yet to make an appearance for United since Jose Mourinho took over this summer. Sources have told ESPN FC that the midfielder remains a player United do not intend to keep, despite reports from Germany that he is set to stay at the club. The former Bayern Munich has taken to Twitter to elaborate on his future amid speculation of a move away from Old … [Read more...]
Hart ‘furious’ over Manchester City’s treatment by Guardiola
Out-of-favour Joe Hart is said to be furious at how he has been treated by Pep Guardiola and Manchester City, according to reports. Guardiola has dropped the England international for the opening three matches of the season, preferring Willy Caballero in goal, due to concerns over the England international’s ability with the ball at his feet. City are now set to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a £17million move, which would see Hart be demoted further to third-choice stopper. According to the Daily Mail, Hart believes … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp hopeful Can injury not too serious
An injury to Emre Can threatened to sour Liverpool's evening following a comprehensive EFL Cup win at Burton but Reds boss Jurgen Klopp allayed fears over the midfielder. Can came off midway through the second half of Tuesday night's 5-0 victory after going to ground somewhat innocuously in some discomfort. The Germany international eventually regained his feet and was helped from the pitch, rather than having to be carried off on a stretcher, but immediately after the game it was too early to know the exact problem or its extent. Asked … [Read more...]
Sturridge at the double as Liverpool sink Burton Albion
Burton Albion had no answer to Liverpool as the Reds ran out 5-0 winners in the League Cup second round. Substitute Daniel Sturridge scored twice, while Divock Origi and Roberto Firmino were also on the scoresheet as Liverpool battered Burton Albion 5-0 to reach the League Cup third round on Tuesday. Jurgen Klopp's side, finalists in the competition last season, slumped to a disappointing 2-0 Premier League loss at Burnley on Saturday but an upset was never on the cards at the Pirelli Stadium. Origi put Liverpool ahead after just 14 … [Read more...]
Michy Batshuayi scores twice as Chelsea edge past Bristol Rovers
Michy Batshuayi was at the double to fire Chelsea past Bristol Rovers in the League Cup, but the 3-2 scoreline was far closer than the Blues would’ve liked. A strong Blues line-up numbering five first-team regulars including Pedro and Nemanja Matic laboured against their League One opponents despite twice claiming two-goal leads as Michy Batshuayi scored either side of Victor Moses’ goal. Peter Hartley and Ellis Harrison, who fired the only goal of the second-half, gave Rovers hope of a famous upset against the Premier League giants and on … [Read more...]
Mamadou Sakho cleared of doping offence as World Anti-Doping Agency choose not to appeal Uefa verdict
Mamadou Sakho's doping affair has been brought to a close, with WADA saying it will not appeal against UEFA's decision to dismiss the case. The World Anti-Doping Agency will not lodge an appeal against UEFA's decision to dismiss proceedings against Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho after he failed a drugs test. Sakho tested positive for higenamine - a fat-burning drug - after his side's Europa League clash against Manchester United in March, and served an initial 30-day suspension. UEFA confirmed in July that it would not impose a … [Read more...]
Chelsea target Gabriel Barbosa set to consider future
Santos' highly-rated forward Gabriel Barbosa is set to consider his future at the club after winning gold with Brazil at the Rio Olympics . The 19-year-old went to the 2016 Games being linked with a host of Premier League sides, including Chelsea and Manchester United, but put speculation on hold as he helped the Selecao beat Germany in the final of the Olympic football tournament at the weekend to take gold on home soil. With the Games now over, Barbosa - also known as 'Gabigol' for his goal-scoring exploits - has revealed he will think … [Read more...]