Chelsea legend Chris Sutton has spoken on the chances Arsenal have to win the Premier League this season. Sutton who was only replying to the questions asked boldly replied by saying Arsenal will not win the Premier League this season. The Chelsea legend is not moved by the threat the Unai Emery side pose to other top teams after rising from a two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea consecutively to winning their remaining six games in the league. Aside from shooting to the 4th position in the premier league table, … [Read more...]
Kenya vs Ethiopia: Post match review
African countries Kenya and Ethiopia went head to head last night in the AFCON Qualifiers at Moi International stadium. Kenya put up some great performances in the game as it ended with three goals to nothing in favour of the Kenyan national squad. According to the match highlight, the first goal for Kenya came at the 23rd minute from their striker, Michael Olunga - who plays in the Japanese league. Michael Olunga scored the first goal for Kenya from the right flank following an excellent assist from Erick Omondi - who at the 28th minute … [Read more...]
AFCON: Arsenal, Chelsea celebrate Super Eagles win against Libya
About three European clubs expressed their delight in seeing the Super Eagles thrash Libya by 4-0 in the 2019 African Nations Cup Qualifiers on Saturday. Former Watford striker Odion Ighalo had extended his goalscoring form in the Chinese League to the national team with his sweet performance as he saw the back of the net three times, making it the first hattrick of his career. The game was a delight to clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea and Bordeaux who all monitored the game that was played at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo and they took … [Read more...]
AFCON Qualifiers: CAF – Sierra Leone vs Ghana will not be rescheduled
The body in charge of football in the African continent, CAF - Confederation of African Football, has called off the AFCON qualifiers match between Sierra Leone and Ghana. CAF in a statement disclosed that the match was cancelled because Sierra Leone failed to meet up to the conditions to uplift the ban placed on the country's FA by world football body, FIFA. The African football body have hinted that even if the ban is lifted the match will not be rescheduled. But multiple reports have confirmed that CAF are yet to decide whether the … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: Southgate makes case for clubs, players
The UEFA Nations League has been ongoing since the commencement of the international break and it has not been an easy one for players who have got just a little time to rest. England national team coach Gareth Southgate is one of those who will hit out on the Premier League for rushing to begin the league without giving necessary conditions to players who were at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Southgate who spoke ahead of his side’s Nations League game against Spain noted that clubs are placed in an impossible situation where they have to field … [Read more...]
Jorginho stunner – Cristiano Biraghi’s late goal saves wasteful Italy sends Poland to relegation
The Uefa Nations League between Italy and Poland took place last night with the Italian national squad been quite wasteful in terms of scoring goals despite their top performance. Italy had two strikes in the first half that hit the bar, one of the strikes was from Chelsea midfielder, Jorginho, who played the ball from the box area. However, Italy managed to have their first win since the commencement of the Uefa Nations League and also their first win since Roberto Mancini became the coach of the National team in May. Cristiano Biraghi … [Read more...]
UNL: three reasons behind Germany’s poor performance
Germany used to be one of the strongest football teams in the world but lately, they have gone from worse to worst under coach Joachim Low. The 2018 world cup in Russia saw the German national squad put up a poor performance by not making it out the group stage. Looking at their progress in the ongoing Uefa Nations League, a similar situation of what happened in Russia is about to take place. Germany are at the bottom of their group which consists of France and the Netherlands - And could face relegation if they are unable to defeat France … [Read more...]
United to reward star player with £150k a week contract
Manchester United are reportedly set to reward Luke Shaw with a £150,000 a-week contract that will have him remain at the Old Trafford much longer. It was earlier anticipated that the England international was on his way out of the club but he has since found a reason to remain having had a good pre-season outing to force him back into manager Jose Mourinho’s team. Shaw, whose current contract expires by next summer will now be rewarded with a new contract at the club as he is now a major part of the United team so far in this season. The … [Read more...]
Why Unai Emery delights in Ramsey’s contract mess
It is no longer news at Arsenal that Aaron Ramsey will be leaving the club at the end of the season as a free agent. Ramsey’s contract already runs into the last months with a deal not agreed for an extension as efforts to hold talks with the player failed over personal terms. It is revealed that the player was offered a deal worth £185,000-a-week which he rejects in demand for a higher figure. However, it has been revealed as reported by Tribalfootball that manager Unai Emery is well delighted with the development as he will not favour a … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: How Spain Plan England’s Fall
England will be travelling to Spain today (Monday) with the majority of their Premier League players for the return leg of the UEFA Nations League. Luis Enrique will hope to keep his pride by not losing at home hence, he is expected to field his strongest team against their English visitors. Familiar to English Team, David de Gea favours a start ahead of new Chelsea recruit Kepa Arrizabalaga in the goal post. Also, Chelsea duo, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta should get the nod in the full-back positions. The latter will take the place … [Read more...]
Italy vs Poland – check out Jorginho’s close strike
The Uefa Nations League is on and some of the matches have been quite interesting especially as we get to see some English Premier League players in action for their home countries. One of the players from the EPL spotted in action is Chelsea midfielder and Italy international, Jorginho. Jorginho puts up some performances during the game against Poland. The few minutes at the beginning of the match saw Italy showing some bright prospect of putting up a great performance. Italy first attack saw Jorginho received the ball on the edge of … [Read more...]
Finland vs Greece: lines up, formation and prediction
Finland will host Greece tomorrow night in the Uefa Nations League. So far since the commencement of the League, Finland have won every of their match with Teemu Pukku being the man scoring the goals. However, they might find it hard to achieve the same result against Greece tomorrow. On the other hand, Greece have a squad that consists of many injured players and may have to start some of them to battle Finland. Finland's Formation Finland have been using 4 - 4 - 2 football formation, they are expected to use it once again against … [Read more...]
Confirmed! Ruben Loftus-Cheek finally bows to pressure ready to leave Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has finally bowed to pressure and will leave Chelsea on loan in the January transfer window. The report was made public by the Daily Mail, which confirmed that the midfielder is now ready to accede to a loan move away from Chelsea. Loftus-Cheek has reportedly grown frustrated from the limited playing chances he has gotten so far this season with Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri not seeing him as a credible player to be in the Blues first eleven. The England international had a … [Read more...]
Arsenal defender ends national team career
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has put an end to his international career with France. The plan earlier nurtured by the 33-year-old was to retire after the World Cup that ended in July but unfortunately, he could not make it to the world biggest tournament as a result of the Achilles injury that kept him away. Koscielny in his speech stated that he has given all to the French national team and it is time for him to put an end to it. However, he blasted the World Cup-winning boss Didier Deschamps, saying the French manager abandoned … [Read more...]
Adrien Rabiot lands a heavy blow on Liverpool, a new hope for Henderson
A new report from France has made it known that Liverpool target, Adrien Rabiot is no longer interested in leaving the French club, Paris Saint Germain. A few weeks ago, the PSG midfielder had disclosed his interest to leave the French Ligue 1 for another league in Europe. Following his statement, EPL football club, Liverpool had shown interest to bring him over to Anfield, Italian club, Juventus also joined in the race. Another report from Italy disclosed that Rabiot had refused a contract extension at PSG, thus raising hope of interested … [Read more...]
Maurizio Sarri to make this player his number one transfer priority
Chelsea new coach, Maurizio Sarri is already making a list of players he is likely to sign in the January transfer window. According to a recent report from The Express, the Italian tactician is planning to make Poland International and Genoa striker, Krzysztof Piatek is number one player to sign come January. Sarri wants to sign Piatek as another option to the Blues attack since the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have refused to perform in the current campaign. Krzysztof Piatek, 23, came into the limelight following his … [Read more...]
Coach Gennaro Gattuso blasts Chelsea star, says he must improve
Chelsea loaned out midfielder, Tiemoue Bakayoko is having a difficult time in the Italian Seria A. AC Milan coach, Gennaro Gattuso in a recent statement has blasted the Blues midfielder who took his underwhelming performance with him to Italy. Gattuso in a statement disclosed the 24-year-old midfielder has to improve in terms of finding the ball. The AC Milan coach said the midfielder 'has to learn how to get the ball.' He went on to disclose that Bakayoko lacks the confidence to play, Gattuso hinted that he would prefer a much … [Read more...]
The Netherlands vs Belgium: Virgil van Dijk suffers rib injury
The Uefa Nations League is on, however, according to the games schedule, The Netherlands will play against Belgium in a friendly match on Tuesday. But a new report have made it known that the Netherlands will be playing against Belgium without their ace defender and captain, Virgil van Dijk. A report from The Dutch Football Association disclosed that the Liverpool ace defender is still suffering from a rib injury he sustained during the EPL game against Southampton at St. Mary stadium on 22 September. Van Dijk, 27, has been instrumental for … [Read more...]
Video: Wijnaldum destroys Jerome Boateng as he scored the third goal for Netherlands
The Netherlands played Germany on Saturday in the Uefa Nations League. However, the game ended in a disastrous way for the Germans - who happened to be a world cup champion. The Netherlands went ahead to defeat Germany with three goals to nothing. According to the match record, the first and the last goal for the Netherlands came from two Liverpool key players; Virgil van Dijk (left back defender) and Gini Wijnadum ( midfielder.) However, the goal scored by Wijnadum was a solo goal that saw the midfielder hoodwinking Germany's top … [Read more...]
France vs Germany: match preview and prediction
World cup champions, France, following the tournament in Russia have maintained an unbeaten stance in 14 matches. They are currently leading their group in the Uefa Nations League which comprises of Germany and The Netherlands. France will once again be hosting Germany at Stade de France stadium in Paris on Tuesday for the second leg of the UNL. The two European countries had met in Munich for the first leg, where the game ended in a draw. This is coming at a time when Germany, who used to be one of the strongest football squad in the … [Read more...]
UEFA Nations League: Why it’s important to win England, Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid and Spain captain Sergio Ramos has spoken ahead of his country’s clash against England in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. The Spanish team will be hosting Gareth Southgate’s team at the Estadio Benito Villamarin in Sevilla in a bid to seal their top spot in Group A4 before the final round of fixtures. According to Ramos says beating England, the inventors of the round leather game will be a delightful one for him to enjoy. The Real Madrid defender stated that he has played a lot of games against England based clubs and also … [Read more...]
Germany’s Joachim Low speaks on future after 3-0 bashing
It is not enough that the German national team had a bad outing at the Russia World Cup which ended in July this year, they were bashed 3-0 by the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Saturday. Goals from Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Georgino Wijnaldum in the first and second half were complemented by another from Memphis Depay to make it 3. This is the first time in the history of German football after 41 games against the Dutch that they will be beaten by a goal margin of 3 un-replied goals. This has not gone well with the … [Read more...]
AFCON: Nigerians hail Emery over Iwobi’s resurgence
Arsenal attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi has been in great form with the Gunners team having improved in his game and helped his team deliver good results with his assists. Iwobi has never had it this good in his career as a first-team player since his emergence in the 2015/2016 season failing to be consistent in his performance. The coming of new manager Unai Emery has been praised for raising the standard of the Nigerian’s game. The evidence of Iwobi’s improvement under the Spanish manager is very glaring to see. Iwobi’s form has been … [Read more...]
Nigerians disappointed as Arnaut Danjuma featured in UEFA Nations League
There are no doubt that Nigerians are already disappointed after seeing star midfielder Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld cap-tie to the Netherlands national team having featured in the 3-0 win against Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Danjuma Groeneveld was introduced in the 68th minute after being subbed in to replace Steven Bergwijn which makes him ineligible to represent Nigeria anymore. Although his identity was not hidden as he had Danjuma written on the back of his 22 Jersey but he will now be regarded as a Dutch. Danjuma was born in Lagos … [Read more...]
England vs Spain: the three lions predicted line up, 2 players suspended
Coach Gareth Southgate will be leading the English national team to a fierce battle against Spain in the Uefa Nations League tomorrow. England will hope to have their first win by defeating a tougher Spanish side tomorrow having wasted the opportunities to defeat Croatia earlier. Gareth Southgate has made some changes in the Three Lions squad, one of which is their football formation. Back in the summer World Cup, coach Gareth Southgate made use of three center backs, he is however now using the 4 - 3 - 3 football formation. Southgate … [Read more...]
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