Aston Villa coach Steve Bruce is trying to add value to his team and is interested in partaking in next month's transfer window activities. And in recent times, speculations keeps spreading that he is looking at a loan deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Nevertheless, Birmingham Mail revealed that other Premier League teams are also interested in Sam, and the duo of Stoke City and Sunderland have joined the race to sign the young goal-stopper on loan from Man United. Villa formerly were the only teams who indicated interest in Johnstone but other teams' recently injured goalkeepers drew their attention to him. Even though being a third-choice goalkeeper in the United team, Johnstone surprisingly was still earning great reviews this season, … [Read more...]
Pundit: A Messi-Iniesta Relationship Brewing At Old Trafford
According to Ian Wright, the duo of Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have developed a lovely partnership in the Manchester United squad. Ibrahimovic, after months of rumours, was eventually successfully signed by Jose Mourinho into the Old Trafford from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer transfer window. Frenchman Paul Pogba on the other hand was signed on a world record fee of £89m from Juventus that made him the most expensive player in the world in same summer transfer window. The Swedish legend scored his twelfth goal of the Premier League in the 3-1 victory over Sunderland on Boxing Day, playing a vital role in helping his side snatch the full three points, with Pogba getting better as the days goes by. Former Arsenal forward Wright, … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp Reveals His Target During January Transfer Window
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hinted that he will pay more attention to promoting youngsters than signing players. The German boss admitted he did not know much about the loan system in England before joining Liverpool in 2015. He told the Liverpool Echo: "I had no real idea about the loan system in England. I’m not a big supporter of it, but I don’t say it’s wrong. "We changed things a little bit [this year]. A lot of young boys became involved and did a really wonderful job." Klopp then talked up the chances of youngsters making the first team at Anfield. He added: "He gets excited! When he spoke for the first time about Ben, about Trent Alexander-Arnold, I said: ‘Okay, bring them in.’ "When I saw them training I thought: ‘Oh my God, that’s … [Read more...]
Conte Issues Response To Thibaut Courtois Transfer To Real Madrid
Antonio Conte has insisted that Thibaut Courtois is going nowhere despite reports linking him to Real Madrid. The Blues keeper has been heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu next summer, with reports that the La Liga giants have made initial contact with him. However, Conte is adamant that Courtos will not leave Chelsea. ‘I think it’s not important to clarify the situation,’ Conte told reporters. ‘Thibaut, for me, is one of the best, if not the best goalkeeper in the world. He’s working very well, he stays with us, this is the most important thing. ‘The other situation is only speculation.’ He added: ‘In this season he’s playing very well. You can see he’s not just good with his hands but with his feet. ‘I think he’s a complete … [Read more...]
4-3-3 Formation, Liverpool Probable Lineup vs Manchester City
The late kick-off of the Saturday fixtures in the Premier League will see Liverpool welcome Pep Guardiola and his men to Anfield in a top of the table battle. In their previous encounter, Guardiola has had an edge over the German but a game at the Anfield will be an entire different game due to the current form in which the Reds have approached games, although they have also conceded some cheap goals this season. Manchester City have exhibited the Spaniard's philosophy of free-flowing football this season but lacked bite in some games, However, their fight-back win over Arsenal could give them confidence going into the clash. In a 4-3-3 formation, It is expected that Simon Mignolet will start in-goal, while the Nathaniel Clyne and James Milner keep their places … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Chelsea’s Probable Starting XI Against Stoke City
Chelsea will come up against Stoke City at the Stamford Bridge and are expected to pick up the maximum points. A win for them will edge the Blues closer to equaling Arsenal’s 14-game winning streak. However, the Blues might find it had breaking down the Potteries defence due to their solidity and even similar tactics of three-man defence line. But going by their current form, they could easily get three points since they are playing at home. In their usual 3-4-3 formation, Thibaut Courtois is expected to keep his place between the sticks. David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta are expected to retain the three-man defence line. N'Golo Kante returns to the squad to pair Nemanja Matic in the defensive midfield area. Moses and Alonso keep … [Read more...]
Congrats To Man United: This Player Is Regarded As The Best Midfielder In The EPL
Manchester United star Ander Herrera has showed himself to be one of the best midfielders in the English Premier League this season following a series of impressive performances alongside world-record Paul Pogba. This season so far under Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, Herrera had appeared 22 times for the red devils where his primary role was to featured as a box-to-box midfielder. And with a combination of himself, Paul Pogba, and Michael Carrick taking care of the midfield, United are yet to lose a match this season. Herrera is now getting lots of attention due to his impact. A stat now recently revealed that the Spaniard has made more interceptions (47) than any other Premier League midfielder this season. Although many might be surprised at the … [Read more...]