Stan Collymore insisted that Man United Star player Wayne Rooney deserves to be placed in the same category as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Rooney made history last weekend with a goal against Stoke City that finally made him Manchester United’s all-time top-goalscorer thereby usurping Sir Bobby Charlton’s 43-year long record of 249 goals. His goal also ensured that his side maintained their unbeaten record ahead of their game against Hull City on Thursday. And former Liverpool striker Collymore, writing for the Daily Mirror, insisted that the England international was in the same bracket as Ronaldo and Messi. “If you take out the big two [Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo], he [Rooney] has had as good a career as anybody in the world over the … [Read more...]
Thierry Henry Was Asked If Arsenal Can Catch Chelsea. His Answer Will Get You Surprised.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has his say on Arsenal's hopes of winning the Premier League title this season and he believes that the Gunners are capable of catching table leader Chelsea in the race for the Premier League title this season. Arsene Wenger's men moved up to second place in the Premier League table on Sunday after their dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley at The Emirates. However the blues soon responded with a 2-0 win over Hull City at Stamford Bridge as Conte's side moved eight points clear at the top of the table. Chelsea are the firm favourites to win the Premier League title this season but their credentials will soon be tested when they take on the duo of Liverpool and Arsenal in their next two games. Thierry Henry however feels that the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Plot Shock Swoop For Celtic Ace To Replace Transfer-bound Begovic
Chelsea are lining up a surprise swoop for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon, according to reports. The Blues are preparing for the departure of second choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic who is a subject of interest from Bournemouth who tabled an initial £10 million bid and has now come back with an improved offer which could force Chelsea's hands to sell the Bosnia international this January. Reports in Italian outlet, Calciomercato suggests the Blues have shifted their gaze on Gordon to replace Begovic at the Stamford Bridge. The 34-year-old shot keeper joined Celtic in 2014 from Sunderland and remained in between the sticks for the Scottish side, making 33 appearances this season. Reports in the Telegraph claim that Chelsea have drafted a three-man shortlist … [Read more...]
Here Is The Player That Can Get United Into The Top Four – Pundit Revealed!
Andy Walker is of the opinion that Zlatan Ibrahimovic can fire Manchester United into the top four this season. The Old Trafford club currently sit four points adrift of the Champions League spots after two consecutive draws. Swede legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic since joining United in July has scored 19 goals this season. His goals already passed the total that saw Anthony Martial claim the top-scorer award for last season with 17 goals. Former Celtic player Walker, while speaking earlier this week, insisted that Zlatan's contributions in front of goal could cement United’s place in the top four come May. "I think the title is beyond Man United but clearly they want to finish in the top four and get in the Champions League and Zlatan can help them do … [Read more...]
Arsenal Favourites To Agree €60million Quality Star Signing
In recent times, two EPL giants Chelsea and Arsenal have been interested in signing Alvaro Morata. However, Florentino Perez has maybe provided them with a boost with his latest update. A Spanish source Diario Gol reported that the 24-year-old Spanish striker has threatened to leave the Bernabeu due to lack of game time. And as things stands now, the club President has also confirmed that he can leave for a fee of €60million. "If you bring 60 ‘kilos’ you can leave tomorrow.” he was quoted. Morata left Juventus to re-join the Los Blancos last summer. This season so far in 25 appearances, he has scored 9 goals and has also provided 4 assists. Manager Zinedine Zidane mainly prefers using Karim Benzema in the starting XI, so Alvaro has mostly warmed the bench … [Read more...]
Signing Close – Liverpool To Agree £57.2million Deal
It is glaring that Liverpool have been out of form and right now, there is a shadow of negativity surrounding Anfield. Latest results are not pleasant and the talks of a new deal with Coutinho are a good distraction for the Reds. The Samba star signed for the Merseysiders from Inter Milan when Brendan Rodgers was still in charge of the club. Now, Coutinho is reaching his peak years and it will be fair to say that he is a world class playmaker. The Brazilian international's classic performances have attracted a lot of interest from top clubs, especially from La Liga Champions Barcelona. Therefore to prevent Barcelona from snatching him away, Liverpool are closing in on signing a huge new deal with him. This season so far the 24-year-old attacker has started … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Influential Danger Man Ruled Out Of Manchester United Game
Hull City coach Marco Silva has recently confirmed that star player Robert Snodgrass will not be part of Hull City’s match-day squad to face Manchester United on Thursday. Snodgrass has been the centre of a transfer saga in this ongoing January transfer session, having made it clear he wants to leave Hull City but derisory bids from West Ham mean he hasn’t completed a move away at this stage. He is quite influential in Silva's team and is regarded by some as Hull’s best player this season. His unavailability gives Man United another advantage going into the EFL Cup semi-final on Thursday having already gained a 2-0 advantage from the first leg. The ball is strongly in Manchester United’s court as far as securing a Wembley date in February is concerned. With … [Read more...]