Manchester United are in good form currently, and having won the duo of Chelsea and Burnley in their last two premier league outings, they are looking set to overhaul fourth placed Manchester City on the premier league table. The Old Trafford club have been presented with the perfect opportunity to decide their fate when they meet Pep Guardiola's men on Thursday. And talking about the game, new reports have it that Man United Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho is set to hand one of his youngsters his debut game in the Manchester Derby. The player in question is Matthew Willock. He has actually trained with the first-team on a number of occasions throughout the term. The 20-year-old star was also named as a substitute at the 0-0 draw with West Brom earlier this … [Read more...]
Here Is The Only Team That Has Beaten Chelsea, Liverpool, And Arsenal This Season
As the season approaches it end of premier league, there is only one club that has successfully won the trio of Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal. And the team is Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace is the only club that has successfully won the three clubs this season in the premier league. Manager Sam Allardyce, since arriving the club, has helped turned around the club's fortunes. They have successfully won six of their last eight matches, and continued their fine form when they won Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool at Anfield yesterday. They now sit 12th in the Premier League table, and one player that has been playing a vital role in their form is Christian Benteke. They have achieved a feat no other team in the English top flight has this season – winning Arsenal, … [Read more...]
Chelsea Move Ahead Of Manchester United To Sign Serie A Powerhouse
Chelsea have moved ahead of their league rivals in pursuit of Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie according to reports in Italy. The Ivorien star has been linked with a move to the Premier League since January transfer window, with the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool believed to be competing with Chelsea over his signature next season. Kessie has been an impressive performer for Atalanta this season, helping them to the fifth spot on the Serie A table, sparking major interest from clubs in Europe and it appears Chelsea have moved ahead of their rivals in the pursuit following reports that the player's agent has met with the Blues over a potential summer deal. Reports in Corriere della Sera claims that Kessie might be joining Chelsea after his … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Wants To Beat Jose Mourinho To Sign These Two Top Premier League Stars
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is prepared to bring in the Premier League duo of Romelu Lukaku and Virgil Van Dijk next summer, according to reports. The Blues have been linked with moves for several players this season, with reports that Conte is not pleased with the size of the current squad at the Stamford Bridge; Reports in Metro Uk have now confirmed that the Blues boss is prioritising deals for Everton striker Romelu Lukaku and Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk next summer transfer window. The report claim that Antonio Conte is keen to bring in stars to replace the likes of Oscar, Mikel Obi and Branislav Ivanovic who left the club during the summer transfer window. Following Chelsea's win over Tottenham Hotspur last Saturday, the Italian boss revealed … [Read more...]
This Chelsea Target Is The Best Defender In Premier League – Teammate
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the Premier League, according to teammate and former Chelsea star Ryan Betrand. The Dutch defender has been linked with a move away from the Saints due to his solid displays since he joined them from Celtic in 2015, and his teammate, Betrand believes van Dijk is worth the hype, due to his solid displays so far. He told Goal.com: ‘For me, he is number one,’ ‘Number one in the Premier League. Even going into the Champions League clubs, he is one of the best and right up there for me.’ ‘Having played right next to him and seen his capabilities, I know that he is right up there,’ ‘He has got pace, strength and technical ability. He reads the game well and he is great and very reliable to play … [Read more...]
Club Legend: This Man Stopped Arsenal From N’Golo Kante Last Summer
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has claimed that Francis Coquelin is the reason why Arsene Wenger did not sign N'Golo Kante last summer. The France international was on Arsenal's radar during the last summer window, after helping his former club, Leicester City to a memorable Premier League title last season, sparking a bidding war between Chelsea and the Gunners. Kante chose to join Chelsea ahead of Arsenal last summer and Alan Smith claims Arsene Wenger's faith in Coquelin made him pull out of the race to the 25-year-old who turned out to be a stand-out performer for the Blues this summer. He said: ‘Of course they should have, ‘He’s something that they haven’t got. I think Arsene Wenger thought at the time that Coquelin would be able to do that job. ‘But … [Read more...]
Is Pogba’s Injury Serious? Mourinho Gives Latest Injury Update About The Frenchman
Manchester United star player Paul Pogba was taken off at extra-time during his side's 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday. Man United manager Jose Mourinho has made an update on the French man after the victory, doubting if the world record player will be available against Man City on Thursday. The France international, who was called a hero by the Portuguese manager for his impressive performances at Turf Moor, was substituted in injury-time, and it's not yet sure if he will be fit to play against Pep Guardiola's men. The former Chelsea coach attested that he isn't yet very certain if Pogba is really injured or if it is just some much accumulation of fatigue in his muscles. But anything at all, the Frenchman won't be available for the Manchester derby on … [Read more...]