It is no news that European heavyweights Liverpool (18-time English champions) and 5-time European champions) and Manchester United (20-time English champions) and 3-time European champions) are the most successful clubs in British football. The fact that the two teams are staunch rivals is also no news going by their immense history however what is new is the admission of a Liverpool legend that he could have managed Manchester United. Former Liverpool player Graeme Souness, who is now a pundit with popular media outfit Sky Sports, recently admitted that he could have been a manager at Old Trafford in 1989. 63-year old Souness enjoyed a stellar career with Liverpool in the 80s winning the old First Division on five occasions in addition 4 League Cup … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Victor Moses Reveals Conte Is The Best Manager He Has Had
Chelsea wing back Victor Moses has stated that he has never had a manager like current boss Antonio Conte under whom he has thrived in an unfamiliar role this season. The 25-year old Nigerian international is enjoying a new lease of life under the former Siena and Juventus boss and has scored three league goals already in addition to winning the Fans' Player of the Month for November despite being converted from a winger to wing back in the Stamford Bridge outfit's new 3-4-3 formation. Moses, who helped his country to a 3-1 win over Algeria with a brace in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, showed praises on his manager for the impact he has had on his game in a recent interview with Sky Sports. He said: "[Conte] came up to me and said, 'You know what, I like … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Kalidou Koulibaly To Wait Until Summer For Transfer Due To AFCON
Napoli defender and Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly will not make his reported £50m move to the Stamford Bridge outfit as a result of the 2017 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Gabon, which coincides with the January transfer window, as per the report in The Sun. The 25-year old centre back will feature for the West African nation of Senegal at the AFCON tournament thus likely putting an end to a January transfer move to English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea due to the fact that he would be away with the Teranga Lions for many weeks. 2012 UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea are sceptical about a January move due to this reason factoring the possibility of picking up an injury as confirmed by a source to The Sun as follows: "It is impossible for … [Read more...]
Guardiola Salutes Conte’s Impact At Chelsea
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has commended Italian manager Antonio Conte at English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea ahead of the mammoth league clash between both sides at the Etihad Stadium. The match, which has been billed as a 'potential' title decider and a top of the table clash, sees Manchester City (who has 30 points from 13 games and are in 3rd position) take on Chelsea (with 31 points from 13 games in 1st position. Many football pundits view the match as the battle of the two favourites for the league crown. Guardiola's word of praise for the aforementioned Conte, who has made a fast start to life in the EPL with 10 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses from the opening 13 league games of the season, came about during his pre-match press conference … [Read more...]
Klopp Set To Block Star Player’s Move
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will reportedly block London side West Ham's move for his English striker Daniel Sturridge during the January transfer window. Sturridge has become a bit part player for the Anfield giants since the appointment of former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss in October 2015 prompting speculation about the future of the former Manchester City and Chelsea striker with the 5-time UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners. English Premier League (EPL) sides such as West Ham and Arsenal have been linked with a move for the 27-year old with the former keen to sign him next month so as to bolster their attacking options. West Ham have not started the season well despite the excitements of moving to the … [Read more...]
Fans Reacts To Reports Of Hassenhuttl As ‘Potential’ Wenger Successor
Fans of North London side Arsenal have reacted shockingly to widespread reports linking current RB Leipzig boss Ralph Hassenhuttl as the long term successor to Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger. Wenger has been in charge at the 13-time English champions for 20 years since he was first appointed as the Arsenal boss in 1996. Since his appointment the 67-year old has won three English Premier League titles and six English FA Cup titles however with his current contract due to expire at the end of this season his future at the club has been up for discussion for the past few weeks. According to The Sun, Ralph Hassenhuttl hinted during his latest pre-match press conference ahead of his side's clash with in-form Schalke 04 in what is a German Bundesliga match slated for … [Read more...]
United Boss Mourinho Plans Defensive Shake-Up
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning an overhaul of his side's defensive setup due to the ongoing struggles the Red Devils have faced in the English Premier League (EPL) this season. Mourinho built his reputation as one of the best managers of the last decade with the aid of defensive solidity however that has been missing in his Manchester United side this season with just four clean sheets in 13 league games. In addition to this, the 20-time European champions have conceded 15 goals, which is the worst defensive record of any side in the top 6. A lack of defensive solidity as highlighted with the stats above has led to a big points gap from the leading pack. Manchester United (20 points from 13 games) are a massive 11 points behind … [Read more...]