Chelsea has made history as the first side to go on nine-game winning run on five separate occasions. The Blues have been in a brilliant form this season since their 3-0 loss to Arsenal which prompted Antonio Conte to switch to 3-4-3 formation at the start of October. The 1-0 win over West Bromvich Albion courtesy a second-half strike by Diego Costa helped Chelsea to seal a narrow victory to claim a ninth consecutive triumph in the Premier League this season. Prior to this feat, Manchester United were level with the Stamford Bridge side for going on a nine-winning streak in the league on four different occasions. Next Up for Chelsea is Sunderland next Wednesday with hopes of extending their winning streak to ten. Though Arsenal still hold the … [Read more...]
Mustafi Out, Arsenal Probable Lineup vs. Everton
English Premier League (EPL) title contenders Arsenal have another opportunity to put an early pressure on league leaders Chelsea when they face struggling Everton at the Goodison Park on Tuesday night in what would be their 16th league game of the season. The starting line-up for the Gunners will surely change as they attempt to regain top spot with a win against Everton with German world cup winner and former Sampdoria and Valencia star Skhrodan Mustafi out with hanstring injury meaning he will miss the return to his former hunting ground. Mustafi, a £32m signing from Spanish side Valencia during the summer, got the injury midway into the first half of Saturday's 3-1 win over Stoke City with Spanish right back Hector Bellerin replacing him. He is likely to … [Read more...]
Injury News: Man United Sweating Over Midfielder’s Injured Ankle
Manchester United are concerned over the fitness of match hero Henrikh Mkhitaryan after the midfielder was forced out of Sunday's clash against Tottenham with an ankle injury. However, Jose Mourinho is hopeful the injury is not as serious as first feared. Henrikh Mkhitaryan scored his first Premier League goal for Manchester United in the opening 45 minutes, giving his club the full 3 points at Old Trafford. Unfortunately, the Armenian midfielder left the field on a stretcher in the closing minutes after a strong challenge from Tottenham's Danny Rose. As things stand now, it is quite obvious the 27-year-old midfielder will definitely miss next Wednesday match against Crystal Palace. Additional information added that he is not expected to feature in the … [Read more...]
Man United Transfer Target Finally Open Up On Move Possibilities
Last summer, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho met with Galatasaray winger ahead of the pre-season friendly between the red devils and the Turkish side. Manchester United played Galatasaray in pre-season, and Mourinho reportedly had a private word with Bruma ahead of kick off. Presently, new reports have revealed the conversation that transpired between United boss Jose Mourinho and Galatasaray winger Bruma last summer. This season, the young talent who had previously made known his desire to play in the English Premier League, has scored five goals in his 13 appearances for his club Galatasaray, and the Portuguese winger has been linked to a move to Manchester United. Bruma, speaking with Turkish website Fanatik, said: "I feel that an important manager is … [Read more...]
Liverpool Star Credits Grandmother For Career Success
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, who is a £25m summer signing from North east club Newcastle United, has lauded his maternal grandmother for his success in the world of football adding that she raised him and always took her to training in Rotterdam at an early age. Speaking about the impact of his grandma Francina Mayland on his footballing career, the Dutch international said: "When I was five, my mother wanted to leave for another city, Amsterdam. I asked if I could stay with my grandma so I stayed with her from five to 18. She took care of me." "We were not rich. We didn't have a car so we travelled by subway. But there were times when we had to be at training at 7am and it was too early for the subway so she would walk with me. Although she was … [Read more...]
Reason Arsenal Must Offer Star Duo Contract Extension – Legend
Former Arsenal player and football pundit Paul Merson has urged the North London side to give star duo Alexi Sanchez and Mesut Ozil new contracts at the club. Chilean forward Sanchez and German playmaker Ozil are presently locked in a contract extension talks with their respective contracts scheduled to expire in 18 months time in the summer of 2018. Speaking about their contract impasse with Arsenal on talksport, Merson, who scored 99 goals in 425 games for Arsenal said: "They need to get these two players signed up in my opinion – for me, they have to sign these two." "They are their best players by a mile and if they don’t sign them up, I don’t know where Arsenal go from there. "You wouldn’t buy a season ticket,” said Merson. “What’s the point if you … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Calls Out Star Defender Over His Role With Three Lions
Conte has instructed John Terry to focus more on playing rather than coaching for now. Following earlier revelations from the English veteran that he is pondering on switching to football management. The Italian boss has said he should do more on the pitch than planning his retirement already. The 47-year-old said: “John has great experience. “But now it’s important to be focused to play because, for now, he’s a footballer. “In the future he can take this decision to become a manager. I think he can, for sure.” Earlier this week, it was reported that the English FA will offer their former skipper an early route into management by giving him a position in England development teams alongside Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Ashley Cole and Paul … [Read more...]