Unwanted at Manchester United, Bastian Schweinsteiger will not return to Bayern Munich, the German club's chairman Karl-Heinze Rummenigge said on Saturday. "I regret that what is happening to him just now," Rummenigge said in a news conference. "But we have not entertained any thought of getting him back." Schweinsteiger left Bayern for United last summer and made 13 Premier League starts during the 2015-16 season. With Jose Mourinho taking over United this summer, the 32-year-old is reportedly training with the under-23 squad after … [Read more...]
Mane shines as Liverpool dominate Barcelona at Wembley
Mane and Divock Origi eased Jurgen Klopp’s worries over Daniel Sturridge with goals as Liverpool thrashed Barcelona 4-0 at Wembley. Saido Mane Saido Mane scored for the first time in a Reds shirt and Origi grabbed an assist and a goal in the space of a minute, but Sturridge and James Milner gave Klopp a potential headache before the big Premier League kick-off. There are once again question marks over Sturridge’s fitness ahead of next week’s opener at Arsenal after the England striker missed out with what the club explained was a … [Read more...]
15 Facts you are addicted to the EPL
We love the English Premier League; the quality of football that’s witnessed in England is thrilling and sensational. However, there is wide berth when you consider the difference between genuine love for the game and over the top emotional involvement in the EPL. That wide berth is what we call addiction and believe me, EPL addiction is real. Here’s how I know 1. Match day is your Sabbath day and you keep it wholly; as in wholly games. Nothing else can be scheduled on match day… Absolutely Nothing! 2. If any crisis happens while you are … [Read more...]
8 Things Chelsea supporters want
It is never too early to make a wish list and I imagine that there are plenty that Chelsea fans wish for. Who knows, the bearded man at North Pole might surprise them with a treat! 1. For Juan Mata to come back home; home as in Stamford Bridge. The man is a Chelsea legend. The equivalent of the ex you wish you never let go 2. A trophy; last season the blues finished empty handed. With new upgrades like Michy Batshuayi and N’golo Kante, Chelsea fans want to win anything and everything 3. A chance to get back at Frank Lampard; he broke many … [Read more...]
10 Signs that you are a Manchester United fan
What’s not to love about MUFC? They are strong, they have great history and they are currently sitting at the number 3 spot on the list of the world’s richest football club worth a whopping 2.3 billion pounds. But if that doesn’t confirm your allegiance to the club, here are a few things that might. 1. You think Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest coach…ever! He gave the club more than 2 decades of service par excellence that raked in more trophies in that time span than Arsenal has ever had in their entire years of existence. 2. You still … [Read more...]
Arsenal put eight pass Viking
Two goals each for Joel Campbell and Alex Iwobi helped Arsenal to an 8-0 friendly win over Viking on Friday. Seven second-half goals helped Arsenal to an 8-0 thrashing of Viking in Friday's friendly in Norway. Santi Cazorla saw a penalty saved by goalkeeper Iven Austbo after just four minutes, but Arsene Wenger's side responded emphatically to record a third pre-season win in a row. Joel Campbell opened the scoring on 33 minutes, but the Gunners had to wait until five minutes after the break to take control of proceedings, when Cazorla … [Read more...]
Manchester City draw Steaua Bucharest in Champions League play-offs
Manchester City have been drawn against Steaua Bucharest in the Champions League play-offs. Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola City finished fourth in the Premier League and so must earn their place in the lucrative group stage, as new boss Pep Guardiola looks to go one better than last season’s semi-final run under Manuel Pellegrini. In the other side of Friday’s draw, Celtic were handed a tie against Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva. Brendan Rodgers’ side beat Kazakh team Astana in the third qualifying round. Dundalk are … [Read more...]
Mourinho on Schweinsteiger: The coach decides his squad
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended his handling of Bastian Schweinsteiger in the wake of criticism of his methods. Schweinsteiger, 32, does not look to be part of Mourinho's plans at Old Trafford, with reports that he has been training with the reserves. A member of world players' union FifPro said Mourinho should be sent to prison over his treatment of Schweinsteiger, while Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge also hit out at the Premier League club. Mourinho said at a news conference on Friday: "What is happening … [Read more...]
Riyad Mahrez not for sale – Ranieri
Claudio Ranieri has dashed Arsene Wenger’s hopes of luring Riyad Mahrez to Arsenal by insisting that the Leicester City winger will not be sold by the Premier League champions. Mahrez, last season’s PFA Player of the Year, remains a prime target for Arsenal, who failed in an attempt to sign Leicester team-mate Jamie Vardy earlier this summer. Leicester failed to persuade N’Golo Kante to remain at the King Power Stadium following the club’s title triumph, with the France midfielder sealing a move to Chelsea after the Stamford Bridge outfit … [Read more...]
Benteke to leave for the right price-Klopp
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested that Christian Benteke's future does not lie at Anfield for the coming season. Benteke, 25, admitted that he might be forced to find another club if Klopp does not want to use him as first-choice striker and the German manager's latest comments have hinted that the £32.5 million signing from Aston Villa will not play much of a part this season. "Everyone knows about it. Christian has already said maybe it makes sense to go to another club," Klopp told a news conference. "Christian is still a great … [Read more...]
Mourinho hints at Pogba signing, swipes at Wenger and Klopp
Jose Mourinho has reacted at criticism from Arsene Wenger and Jurgen Klopp over the fee for Paul Pogba. Manchester United are thought to be closing in on a deal to sign Pogba, one which will cost a world-record fee. Juventus have demands upwards of £100m for the player they signed from United four years ago, and the deal is now reported to be close to completion. Last week, Arsenal manager Wenger claimed that the money involved in signing the 23-year-old was “madness”. “It’s complete madness,” said the Frenchman, “but it seems that if you … [Read more...]