Thierry Henry believes Chelsea's real test will come during tight schedule of games in the Christmas period. The Blues have shown so far that they are real contenders for the English Premier League title this season, amassing the most points so far but the Arsenal legend has revealed Antonio Conte's men will be tested over the Christmas period. Henry told Sky Sports: "Listen, it is always a test in this league. We all know how difficult it is to play in the festive period. "When I say that he has the week and he is not in the Champions League and Europa League and stuff like that, it is a massive help. "Other teams also don't have the Champions League and Europa League, he's obviously doing something good and being clear about what he wants in … [Read more...]
€100M Rated Star Advised By Teammate To Make United Move
Andrea Belotti keeps displaying his fine form for his Serie A club Torino, having 11 goals and 4 assists to his name. Belotti’s outstanding performances have attracted the attention of several top clubs in Europe, and report had it that and he is linked with a move to Manchester United. Even while it was revealed that other top English teams like Arsenal and Leicester City are also showing interest in getting his signature, Torino has eventually managed to renew his contract with a €100m release clause. However, Manchester United star Matteo Darmian has been speaking to Italian website Toro, and was asked if he’d advise his national teammate Belotti to join Manchester United. He said: “The way I’m living, yes, I recommend it to him. But I would do it all: … [Read more...]
Arsenal, Liverpool linked with In-form 20-Year-Old Star
English Premier League (EPL) heavyweights Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with a move for highly rated French striker Moussa Dembele, who has been in sensational form for his Scottish Premier League (SPL) side and champions Celtic. Dembele, who is a French U-21 star sealed his transfer to Scotland from English championship side Fulham and has weighed in with impressive performances to attract some of the best clubs in England. According to Daily Star, Arsenal and Liverpool have been monitoring the 20-year old Frenchman with reported interest also from current European champions Real Madrid and Pep Guardiola's Manchester City, who experienced first hand how good Dembele is during the UEFA Champions League (UCL) group stage campaign in Group D. Manchester … [Read more...]
Arsenal Defender Out For Three Weeks
Arsenal defender Skhrodan Mustafi has been ruled out of action for three weeks after he sustained a hamstring injury in his side's 3-1 win over Mark Hughes' Stoke City at the Emirates Stadium. Mustafi, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil with the German national team, was replaced by Spanish right back Hector Bellerin, who was making his first team return from injury, in the first half of the previously mentioned league match. Confirming the injury during his post-match press conference following the Stoke City game, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said: "It's a bad one. The minimum is 21 days." The 24-year old centre back, signed for a princely sum of £32m from Spanish La Liga outfit Valencia, will now miss the next three games for Arsenal. He will miss … [Read more...]
Liverpool Should Have Signed This Goalkeeper In The Summer – Club Legend
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness has disclosed that the Anfield giants should have signed England goalkeeper Joe Hart during the transfer window in the summer. Souness was speaking on the goalkeeping situation at his former club, which has come under the spotlight after German first choice keeper Loris Karius' underwhelming performance during last week's 4-3 loss to Bournemouth as he conceded three goals in the last 15 minutes, via his column in The Times. In his words, he said: "With Liverpool’s attacking style, the goalkeeper is not asked to do very much but Loris Karius has not exactly covered himself in glory." "Are they any better off with this guy, than they have been with Simon Mignolet in recent years? I’d suggest not. Joe Hart is better than either. … [Read more...]
Box-To-Box Midfielder Sends Cryptic Message To Antonio Conte
Chelsea star Willian has talked up his chances of getting back into the starting eleven under Antonio Conte. The Brazilian ace was a key figure for the Blues prior to the arrival of the Italian boss and even impressed while they struggled in the league last season. But has not cut it under Conte who has preferred to deploy Pedro and Moses on the wings. Willian hailed the Blues boss for his support and reckons he needs to find his form as he fights back into a starting berth at the Stamford Bridge. The 28-year-old told the club's website: “I am happy to hear the manager say I am important and to have the support of him and the staff. Of course we all want to play but we can’t because there’s only 11 players who can be on the pitch. “Now I just have to … [Read more...]
Transfer News: La Liga Best Defender Linked With United Move
It is all over the news that Manchester United are trying to get Southampton's defender Jose Fonte to Old Trafford, but new reports emanated on Sunday that Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin is also being seriously considered by Jose Mourinho. The red devils have been regularly linked with Fonte since Mourinho took his job at United, and chances that Fonte would become a United player next year are high, considering the fact that he was unable to agree a new long-term deal with Southampton FC. United manager is trying hard to bring in an experienced defender to nurture the likes of Eric Bailly and Phil Jones, and Atletico's center-half Diego Godin got his name mentioned again. Godin who was named the best La Liga defender for 2015-16 has made over 250 … [Read more...]