Arsenal took a step closer to the Champions League knockout stage after thumping Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad 6-0 with Mesut Ozil netting his first ever hat-trick of his professional career. Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott put up a dominant display as they both hit the bull's-eye in the first-half before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added a third, and Ozil made sure he wasn't left out of the party when he netted three to help Arsenal secure their best start to a group stage since 2009. Arsenal started well and were rewarded when Oxlade-Chamberlin released Alexis Sanchez who still had the job of cutting Cosmin Moti before scoring a brilliant chip over Vladislav Stoyanov who had come off his line. Ludogorets came up with a chance of their own as they went … [Read more...]
How Lionel Messi Humbled City
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona humbled 10-man Manchester City 4-0 in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola's return to Camp Nou. The hosts opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Messi combined well with Andres Iniesta as the Argentine charged into the box. Fernandinho lost his footing and the ball fell kindly to Messi who had all the space and time needed to round former Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a match that both teams finished with 10 men. Things got worse on the night for Bravo, who was sent off in the 53rd minute for using his hands to block a shot outside his area, when he made a poor decision in an attempt to play out from the back. Messi doubled the lead in the 61st minute and grabbed his third in the 69th to take his total to … [Read more...]
1 Reason Why Ludogorets Should Never Mess With A Big Club Again!
When a club trashes you 6-0, two things are involved: You go to one corner and beg for forgiveness from who ever you may have offended. You vow never to mess with a big club again! Ozil and Sanchez showed that they are indeed masters of the game and of their club when they collectively inspired a 6-0 flogging against the Bulgarian minnows, Ludogorets in the Champions League yesterday. Some have speculated that the boys did so well because of the contract talks that are currently on going. Arsene Wenger has urged Ozil and Sanchez not to make themselves too costly after rumors were going round that the boys plan to demand a salary increase to £250,000-per-week ($307,000, 279,000 euros). Though their deals officially expire in 2018, talks have already started … [Read more...]
Guardiola makes an Additional 20 Million Pounds Profit For Manchester City
Let the money rain! Manchester City has recorded a whopping profit for the second time this year all thanks to Pep Guardiola! In a disclosed report of their annual financial statement, they revealed that the club had earned profits worth £20.5 million. The Chairman of the Oil money club Khaldoon Al-Mubarak laid emphasis on the multiplication and total overhaul that began at the club in 2008 when Sheikh Mansour took over. The chairman said that City has reached a “critical new phase” in the club’s transformation with the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager. What he means is that the club is making much more money than before! Expressing his excitement, Al-Mubarak remarked that the club “have the playing, coaching and off-field capabilities at our … [Read more...]
Truth or Rumor? Manchester United to Sign Cancelo
We do not know how true this is but it is totally worth reporting! There are talks that Manchester United will sign Valencia defender, Joao Cancelo! According to a Spanish newspaper Marca, there are reports that Mourinho is interested in buying the 22-year-old Portuguese defender. Cancelo plays right-back and has had quite an impressive showing at La Liga over the period of the season. The newspaper further states that Mourinho is not the only one that has noticed him. Fingers were pointed to Guardiola and Enrique, the coaches of Manchester City and Barcelona. Whether this turns out to be true or not, we should get prepared for a fierce bidding war among these powerful coaches. Cancelo is valued at 30 million euros right now, but because of this bid, … [Read more...]
Theo Walcott Will Never Leave Arsenal -Wenger
There are rumors that due to Theo Walcott's reduced role with Arsenal last season, he would be leaving to another club. However, Arsene Wenger the club's coach has refuted this claim, insisting that Theo Walcott will not be leaving Arsenal despite the rumors going round. Walcott just started this season after a brief hiatus and has scored 5 goals. Wenger had this to say to reporters: “Look, I haven’t spoken to anybody because I was not ready to let him go. I always wanted to keep him. “What I’ve seen of him is that he lets the passion for the game come out of his body. That’s what you want from him. “I’ve felt that since he’s played with more freedom, maybe he lets his feelings come out a bit more and is less calculating: ‘Can I do that or can … [Read more...]
After A Good Match on Sunday, Liverpool Moves to Fourth Place on the Table! See Manchester United Stands!
Manchester United and Liverpool both took home 1 point each after the match at Anfield. The scores as at full-time read Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool. It was a charged match from both sides as Liverpool continued their almost impressive record. The "You will never walk alone team" has moved to number 4 on the English Premier League Table while Manchester occupy the 7th position. So far, this is United’s fourth win in their last five EPL meetings, while the draw was Liverpool’s first point earned in five games against Manchester United. The match began with a bang where both teams picked up the pace the moment the whistle was blown. However, by the end of the first half, Liverpool had the edge in ball possession. Manchester United's first shot came in … [Read more...]