Tottenham Hotspurs forward Heung-Min Son has revealed that his team wants to qualify for the UEFA Europa League after they missed out on qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to French side AS Monaco and German side Bayer Leverkusen. Mauricio Pichettino's side will have to avoid defeat in Wednesday's last group game at home to Russian side CSKA Moscow to seal a UEL spot. The South Korean international revealed this after his team thrashed Welsh side Swansea City 5-0 in an English Premier League (EPL) game on Saturday evening. In his words, he said: "Of course, we want to play in the Europa League ... we're out of the Champions League, so we want to be in it. For the players, it's better when you get to play games. For me it's … [Read more...]
Liverpool Need To Strengthen Their Backline – Jamie Redknapp Insists
Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has disclosed that the Anfield giants will have to strengthen their defence to have any chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. Redknapp said this in his column for popular newspaper Daily Mail while reacting to his former team's capitulation at Dean Court against hosts Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go but ended up leaking three goals to lose the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, who is the son of experienced English manager Harry Redknapp, he said: "Liverpool are not going to win the title this season unless they sort out their defence." "They sorely missed the injured Joel Matip and with two midfielders — Lucas and James Milner — in … [Read more...]
New Hope For United To Sign Virgil Van Dijk For £25M
Manchester United have been trying hard to get Virgil Van Dijk to Old Trafford, and hope is now renewed after learning the Southampton defender has a €25 million release clause at his club. The Dutchman is in great form in his centre-back role this season, and his outstanding performances is getting the attention of top clubs across the premier league. United are interested in signing the 25-year defender. After the Mirror reported that Van Dijk has a €25 million on release clause, it should be much easier for the red devils to sign him over. Nevertheless, since clubs like Manchester City and Everton are also interested in signing the Dutchman and can also afford the release clause, it is going to be a battle for Van Dijk. Jose Mourinho is on the lookout … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Sell Anthony Martial For €60M Deal
Jose Mourinho's led United are thinking of selling Anthony Martial to La-liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona. According to reports, the deal could be worth as huge as €60 Million. Martial moved to United less than 2 years ago from Monaco for a record €36M, making him the most expensive teenager in football history. The 20-year old striker played an important role in his debut campaign, scoring 17 goals and assisting Louis Van Gaal's side win the FA cup. Nevertheless, since Mourinho arrived Old Trafford, the Frenchman's future at the club is now in doubt, and he was also dropped at last week's premier league game against West Ham. The Sun reported that both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the striker, and United won't mind selling him if they … [Read more...]
Everton Vs Manchester United: How The Players Fared
It's the 14th premier league game played this season, and it is another draw for Manchester United against Everton at the Goodison Park. In the 41st minute, huge Zlatan Ibrahimović put United ahead, taking advantage of Everton's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg error. In the second half however, Everton turned the heat on the red devils and were finally rewarded for their continued efforts after being awarded a penalty that was scored by Leighton Baines. Everton came out stronger after the equaliser, but United managed going home with a point, making it their sixth draw of the season. Manchester United fans are disappointed once again. This however is how each players fared: David De Gea – 7 The goalkeeper enjoyed his time in the first half, but things … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea Boss Conte Demands Improvement After Massive City Win
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that his team must improve on their performance during the huge top of the table clash with hosts Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday morning if they have any design on winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. The former Siena and Juventus boss made this known in a chat with Chelsea TV after his side's win over Manchester City. In his words, he said: "We have to wait for the first part of the season because we know this league is not easy. Now we are playing very well. We are playing good football, we have good confidence, but it's important to continue to work and improve. There is room to improve." "It's a big win and a big result against a really strong team. "With the quality of players in … [Read more...]
We Are In A False Position – United Boss Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed that his team are in a false position as far as the English Premier League table is concerned. The Red Devils have hugely underperformed this season under the former Real Madrid, Inter Milan, FC Porto and Chelsea boss. They are presently in 6th spot on 21 points with just 5 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses from the opening 14 games of the season in addition to the fact that it is their worst point tally since the 2000/01 season. With their present point tally, the Old Trafford club are a massive 13 points adrift of league leaders Chelsea and 9 points off Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Speaking on his team's faltering position, before the 1-1 away draw at … [Read more...]