Conte has confessed Cesc Fabregas could force his way back into his plans at the Stamford Bridge. The Spaniard was part of the Blues squad that defeated Manchester city last Saturday and appears to have won over Conte's heart after the manager admitted he has been given a big selection headache ahead of their match against West Bromvich Albion this weekend. When asked the performance of the former Arsenal skipper, he said: ‘I have to have this kind of decision for every game, ‘I think he was good. he took his opportunity and I have a choice of four midfielders: Matic, (N’Golo) Kante, (Nathaniel) Chalobah or Fabregas.’ Fabregas replaced injured Nemanja Matic in their last match and looks certain to retain his place due to his fine performance especially … [Read more...]
Van Persie Wants To Make Tottenham 22-Year-Old Striker A Premier League Star
Former Manchester United star and Dutchman Robin Van Persie has offered to help Tottenham striker refine his game so that he could become a success with his North London side. 22-year old Dutch striker Janssen sealed an £18m move to White Hart Lane from former Dutch Eredivisie champions AZ Alkmaar however he has struggled to make his mark. He has weighed in with just three goals, all from the penalty spot, in 993 minutes of football across 20 matches in all competitions. Speaking with Dutch publication AD as quoted by Football Oranje, Van Persie, who joined his current Turkish side, Fenerbahce, during the summer of 2015 said: "If I see Vincent Janssen play, I think, a really good striker." "He’s done really good in Orange. But I also see things in his game … [Read more...]
Breeaking! Chelsea 23-Year-Old Defensive Target Speaks Up
Chelsea quest for a new centre back has been on the news for a while now, with the likes of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, Roma’s Antonio Rudiger and other top notch defenders being linked to Stamford Bridge. One of the centre back being monitored by Italian tactician Antonio Conte in recent weeks Michael Keane of Burnley says he feels flattered to be linked with big teams across Premier League such as Chelsea. “When you see people say nice things about you, links with other clubs even, it is flattering but it only happens if you’re doing well on the pitch. “It gives you that confidence but you can’t get carried away. I’ve just got to keep working hard, keep doing the same things and hopefully it carries on." Keane attributes his impressive development to the … [Read more...]
Our Luck Will Soon Change, Manchester United midfielder Insists
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is certain that his team's luck would soon change leading to a resurgence as far as the English Premier League (EPL) table is concerned. Jose Mourinho and his wards have come in for a lot of criticisms after a run of just one win in their last eight league games thereby leaving them nine points off the UEFA Champions League (UCL) places and thirteen points off league leaders Chelsea ahead of their game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Herrera made this know while speaking with Sky Sports. He said: "To be honest, I don't think we have to look at the table and think who is above, who is below, who is the next game." "Luck is going to change for us for sure because we are doing good … [Read more...]
Arsenal Should Not Have Conceded A Penalty Against Stoke City – Former Referee
Former English Premier League (EPL) referee Howard Webb has disclosed that league leaders Arsenal were unlucky to have a penalty kick awarded against them in their league clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. Centre referee Lee Mason pointed to spot after Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was adjudged to have raised his arm at Stoke City and Welsh midfielder Joe Allen leading to Birthday boy Charlie Adam's success from the spot kick to give Mark Hughes side the lead in the first half. The North London side however bounced back to edge out the visitors 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium. Speaking via BT Spot, Webb, who officiated the 2010 FIFA World Cup final said: "Harsh, Xhaka actually makes contact with the ball, there’s some follow-through momentum." "If he … [Read more...]
Legend Drums Up Payet To Manchester United Transfer
Manchester United legend and former club goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel would like to see West Ham United star and Frenchman Dmitri Payet, who has scored just one goal in 12 appearances this season for his London side, at the club. Schmeichel made this known in a chat with AM Soccer while discussing the 20-time English champions' disappointing start to the current season. Schmeichel, who was a former Danish international said: "He's a Manchester United-type player, for sure." 'I think Mourinho has to change his way a little bit to please the fans, the club and the traditions of the club. I think he is showing signs of that, the players that he is signing, they are of a different calibre. 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is someone he probably wouldn't have signed had he … [Read more...]
I Wanted Liverpool To Sign Mahrez In The Summer, Club Legend Reveals
Former Liverpool defender and club legend Jamie Carragher has disclosed that he desperately wanted his boyhood club to sign Algerian and Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez during the transfer window in the summer. Mahrez was influential for the Foxes as they won the English Premier League (EPL) title under the guidance of experienced Italian manager Claudio Ranieri as he weighed in with 17 goals and 10 assists. Speaking about his love for Mahrez and his desire for him to play for the 18-time English champions via popular news outlet Daily Mail. In his words, Carragher, who is a Sky Sports pundit, said: " "Mahrez angled for a move but no suitors were forthcoming." "I was desperate for Liverpool to sign Mahrez. I loved watching him last season, he used to get me … [Read more...]