In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, rumours making the rounds claimed that Spain international midfielder Cesc Fabregas could make a shock return to Emirate stadium in the winter transfer window. This report is according to the Metro which claims that Arsenal fans are urging Arsene Wenger to resign their former captain, following the recent injury suffered by Santi Cazorla. Carzorla suffered an Anchilles injury during their 6-0 victory over Ludogorets in the UEFA Champions League few weeks ago. The star was expected to return to the pitch this year but latest report claimed that he will be ruled out for further three months following his surgery. Fabregas has fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte’s starting line-up this … [Read more...]
Diego Costa discipline Issues Behind Him, Chelsea Boss Conte Reveals
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has stated that the disciplinary issues normally associated with his in-form star striker Diego Costa is a thing of the past. Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa has been in superb form this season with 10 goals and 4 assists in 13 games for the Stamford Bridge outfit while issues as regards his discipline has been at its lowest ebb in the past few weeks and this is further highlighted by the fact that he has been on four yellow cards (making the 28-year old a booking away from a one-game suspension) for the past few weeks. Speaking about his star striker ahead of his side's huge clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday, Antonio Conte said: "I am pleased for him, for Diego." "He is showing a great … [Read more...]
Here Are Vital Things United Must Do If They Are To Win The EPL This Season
Manchester United are presently 11 points behind 1st-placed Chelsea, but can never be ruled out of the title race. Though the Red Devils are not performing up to expectations despite having an awesome squad with a 'special one' as a coach, all hope isn't lost yet There are lots of things United need to do if they are to win the Premier League this season, these three are outstanding: SCORE, SCORE MORE GOALS! For Mourinho's side to win the EPL, they need to win lots of matches. They can only win matches when they score goals. Even though United are getting lots of goals since the start of this season, their finishing is still betraying them, and has led them down most of the time. So far, out of 163 goalscoring chances created, United have only scored 18! … [Read more...]
Chelsea Win The Highlight Of Unbeaten Run, Cech Reveals
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the dominant 3-0 league win over leaders Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the month of September was the highlight of his side's recent unbeaten run. The North London club's 19-game unbeaten run, which started since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool on the opening weekend of this league season, came to a halt on Wednesday following a 2-0 home loss to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. Cech, who has been an ever present in the Arsenal side for English Premier League (EPL) league duties, picked the game against his former club Chelsea as the standout game during the unbeaten run in a chat with the club's official website. In his words, 34-year old Cech said: "We scored goals at the right times, and the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Super Star Discloses How He Learnt About ‘Wing Back’ Role
Chelsea's Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has revealed how he was told by his Italian club manager, Antonio Conte, that he would be playing in an unfamiliar role earlier in the season. Chelsea started the English Premier League (EPL) season in impressive fashion with three wins from three games before a rocky patch of one point from the next three games (2-2 vs. Swansea City, 1-2 vs. Liverpool and 0-3 vs. Arsenal) heaped a lot of misery and pressure on former Siena and Juventus boss Antonio Conte, who quickly changed formation to his tried and trusted 3-4-3 formation leading to a spotless form of seven wins from the last seven-league games since the alteration. Moses, who has excelled as a wing back since the change in formation, stated in an interview with … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Aftermath: Arsenal Defender Says Opening Goal Was Key
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that Southampton's opening goal in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash between both sides was key to the eventual outcome of the game. Arsene Wenger's side were convincingly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium as they crashed out of the competition and also had a 19-game unbeaten run ended while Southampton progressed to what was their first semi-final for the first time in 30 years as far as the competition is concerned. Holding, who sealed a £2m transfer to the North London side from English League One side Bolton Wanderers during the summer, is adamant that Dutch international Jordy Clasie's fine first half strike was a turning point in the game paving the way for English left back Ryan Bertrand to add a second goal on … [Read more...]
Manchester United Captured Two Academy Scouts From City
Manchester United are working hard towards bolstering their academy set-up, and the club is moving towards adding more players and scouts. The Telegraph reported that Dave Harrison and Lyndon Tomlinson have been put on gardening leave ahead of their switch to United on January 1st. The duo contributed massively in making Manchester City Academy one of the best in the country. After United's deal, Manchester City are said to have given new deals to several of their part-time staff, doubling pay to €20,000 a-year. Nevertheless, at the United Academy, Marcus Rashford is being regarded as the most successful academy graduated United have produced in recent years. Former midfielder Nicky Butt, in February, was appointed Head of Youth Academy after Brain … [Read more...]