Experienced Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has described his side's 5-1 away win over West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in London as 'crucial' as Arsene Wenger's side step up their bid to win a first league title since the unbeaten season (2003/04). "It became a kind of must-win game for us when Chelsea won and obviously the gap opened to six points." "We knew what we had to do and we did it in a professional way, so we are happy. "We had a lot of opportunities in the first half but it wouldn't go in. "In the second half at 1-0 their keeper made some fantastic saves and you think it could still be a dangerous scoreline. "I know a lot of people would have been a bit anxious, but we showed the maturity not to panic and we kept going. We thoroughly deserved the … [Read more...]
Anthony Martial Linked With A Move From Old Trafford
Manchester United's French star Anthony Martial has been linked with a move away from the club with UEFA Champions League (UCL) holders Real Madrid mentioned as possible destination for the 20-year old forward, who became the most expensive teenage ever in world football when he made a stunning £36.5m move to Old Trafford from French side AS Monaco. Anthony Martial had a fantastic debut season with Manchester United as he finished as their highest goalscorer with 17 goals in all competitions in addition to helping the team win the English FA Cup trophy however his achievement last season seems like a long time ago now with his poor form well documented. Manchester United have underperformed hugely in the English Premier League (EPL) highlighted by their current … [Read more...]
Chelsea Boss Conte Was Grateful To Klopp For Singing His Praises
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has expressed his appreciation to his Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp after the German labelled the former Siena and Juventus boss as the "Pep Guardiola of Turin." Conte showered praises on Klopp in an interview with the official website of his Stamford Bridge outfit as follows: "For sure this is a great compliment and I think Klopp said this because I had the possibility in three years to build this clear idea of football at Juventus." "I know I put a lot of passion and study into my football, to improve and to build new solutions, and I know that I put a lot of time each day into my work, but I don’t know if I am up the top of this [Super Manager] table or at the bottom!" he concluded. Antonio Conte has made a great start … [Read more...]
Ferdinand Urges Arsenal To Give In To Alexis Sanchez Demands
Former West Ham, Leeds United and Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand has advised North London side Arsenal to give in the wage demands of their star forward Alexis Sanchez. In-form Alexis Sanchez has had a spectacular start to the new season having weighed in with 13 goals in 19 appearances in all competitions for Arsene Wenger's side after he was converted to a centre forward this season by his French boss at the club. Ferdinand, who is also a former England international, said this following the Chilean forward's impressive hat-trick against West Ham United in the London Derby at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday evening as quoted by popular news outlet Evening Standard. In his words, Ferdinand said: "If he comes in and says 'I want to be your top paid … [Read more...]
United Star Marcus Rashford Must lead The Line At Old Trafford, pundit Alan Shearer Says
English Premier League (EPL) legend and BBC pundit Alan Shearer has stated that it is time for Manchester United and England youngster Marcus Rashford to start leading the line for the Old Trafford club amidst the disappointing start they have had to the league season. Jose Mourinho and his Manchester United side have struggled this season in the league and are presently in a surprising 7th spot with 20 points from 13 games though they have a spare game to play against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday evening. They currently trail leaders Chelsea (34 points) by 14 points while they are also 10 points adrift of Manchester City (30 points), who occupy the last UEFA Champions League (UCL) qualification spot. Addressing Manchester United's well documented … [Read more...]
Chelsea Showed Signs Of Potential Champions In City Win – Neville
Former Valencia coach Gary Neville has stated that English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea showed a lot of traits usually associated with 'potential' champions after their impressive comeback win over hosts and title challengers Manchester City. The league match at the Etihad stadium represented the first ever meeting between two of the best managers in world football namely Pep Guardiola (Manchester City) and Antonio Conte (Chelsea) however it was the latter who triumphed at the end of the day as his Chelsea team defeated Manchester City 3-1. The home side scored first through a Gary Cahill own goal before three-second half goals from Diego Costa, Willian and Eden Hazard overturned the result in Chelsea's favour. Speaking during sky sports coverage of … [Read more...]
I Am Here To Build The Future With A Certain DNA, Mourinho Defends League Start
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he is at the 20-time English champions to build the future with a certain style of play as he defended his side's disappointing start to the season. Mourinho and his Manchester United side have had a less than impressive start to the season highlighted by the fact that they have drawn their last four games at home and this has made them lose touch with the leading pack. They are currently in 7th position with 20 points behind the likes of Chelsea (34 points), Arsenal (31 points), Liverpool (30 points) and Manchester City (30 points). In his words, the former Real Madrid, FC Porto and Inter Milan boss said: "I only care about the way we play ... keep the faith in the way we are playing and try to have … [Read more...]