The Premier League returns this weekend, and league leaders Chelsea will face Swansea City. The Stamford Bridge club in their last PL game against Burnley, could only earn a single point following their 1-1 draw at Turf Moor. The West London club will however be looking to earn all three points against the Swans when they meet on Sunday. As things stands now, Chelsea are eight points ahead of their closest rivals Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's men won't be playing this weekend. They should have face Manchester United, but the game was postponed because United will be facing Southampton in the EFL Cup final on Saturday. And as far as Chelsea’s team news is concerned, every outfield player is currently fit for Conte. Nevertheless, PhysioRoom reported that … [Read more...]
Lewis Baker ace makes honest admission: I’m prepared to do this for Antonio Conte
England ace makes honest admission: I'm prepared to do this for Antonio Conte Chelsea Egland ace admits he is ready to leave his midfield role in other to seal a spot at Stanford Bridge just as Victor Moses. The England ace signed for Chelsea in 2005 after playing for Cobham, he has successfully progress through Chelsea’s academy and reserve team. Last summer, the Blues decided to extend his loan spell with Vitesse Arnhem in other for him to develop further. In January 2014, Baker made his professional debut as an 87th-minute substitute for Oscar in a 2–0 in the FA Cup game against Derby County at Pride Park. Baker has insisted he will be willing to follow Victor Moses' footsteps as a winger turn wing-back if it meant establishing himself at Stamford … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho warns Man United players not to underestimate Southampton
Mourinho Gives His Verdict: Southampton Can Win Efl Cup Final – For This Reason Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has given stern warning to his players not to underestimate the capabilities of Southampton when they meet in this weekend EFL Cup final. The self-proclaimed “Special One” says the saints can perform wonders to win games if they are being underrated in Sunday's match at Wembley. Mourinho knows his players can defeat Southampton, but he is eager to make them focus against Southampton who shocked Arsenal and Liverpool by wining 2-0 and 1-0 respectively to seal a spot at the finals, Mourinho said – as reported by metro. ‘If Southampton want it more than us on Sunday then they will win the match,’ Mourinho said. ‘So we have to make sure … [Read more...]
Ahead Of Man United vs Chelsea FA Cup Clash: Conte Sends Classic Reply To Mourinho
Chelsea Boss Replies To Mourinho Ahead Of Their Clash. The former Juventus manager hits back at Jose Mourinho above the fixture scheduling ahead of Chelsea v Manchester United in the FA Cup. Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte has rejected Mourinho’s statement that Chelsea are set to have an easier fixture schedule around their FA Cup quarter-final game with the Old Trafford club. Manchester United's Portuguese boss vented his frustration at the fact that his side's FA Cup match with his former club was scheduled for a Monday night - which was just three days before United's Europa League last-16 clash. And to make things worse for United, the red devils were on Friday pitted against Russian side Rostov - which means they will have to engage on a … [Read more...]
Arsenal joins hunt for Alexandre Lacazette hitman, fans will love this player
Arsenal joins hunt for 25-year-old hitman According to reports from Mirror, Arsenal have swooped in to get Alexandre Lacazette and Lyon are ready to sell if Arsenal can put £60m on the table. During last summer, there were reports that Arsenal held talk with Lyon to lure Lacazette to Emirates. The deal did not materialize as he eventually signed a new deal and was persuaded to remain at Lyon but this month the 25-year-old has confirmed that he plans for a new challenge elsewhere prompting Arsenal to renew talks. It looks like his words has made several clubs shown interest in the 25-year-old as the Mirror reported. In this season so far, the 25-year-old has scored 26 goals in 30 appearances, this has prompted Tottenham, Liverpool and Atletico Madrid to … [Read more...]
Massive boost for Liverpool as Dejan Lovren will be available ahead of Leicester City clash.
Massive boost for Liverpool as 27-year-old starman will be available ahead of Leicester City clash. Liverpool powerhouse Dejan Lovren is set to return from injury and will be available in a game against Leicester City, klopp confirmed. Jurgen Klopp in a report revealed to Express said that the defender is expected to train with the club and could be fielded against Leicester City on Monday after his injury kept him from play at the start of the month. Lovren has not been fielded in the last two Premier League game against Hull City and Tottenham, and has not been training due to his injury since last week. The powerful defender flew to Germany to see a specialist spreading rumors that he might be put off-play for a long time, but Klopp has insisted that the … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Wants This Real Madrid Classic Player, Madrid Will Agree On One Condition….
According to latest reports, Spanish champions Real Madrid are preparing to lure Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho into selling his side's goalkeeper David De Gea by offering Madrid star player Raphael Varane in return. Raphael Varane is one of Zinedine Zidane's star players. However, rumours stated that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no intention of losing the France international centre-half, and could overrule his manager. The 23-year-old is seen as an 'untouchable' player in Zinedine Zidane's team at Madrid, but Perez' is determined to lure De Gea from Manchester United however. A Spanish news outlet known as Don Balon stated that a swap deal involving David De Gea and Raphael Varane is seen as the ideal solution at … [Read more...]