When Antonio Conte was Chelsea coach, Eden Hazard was not all that keen at staying at Stamford Bridge with Conte not really giving so much role like Sarri is doing. In fact, had Antonio Conte remained as Chelsea manager, Eden Hazard would have left for Real Madrid. However, the arrival of Maurizio Sarri at Chelsea made the 27-year-old change his decision by staying put at Chelsea. So far this season, the Belgium international has done well for himself, finding the back of the net 8 times already. But Hazard in a post-match statement … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid
The future of Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is uncertain at the club knowing the Spanish giants have not been firing as they are known with. Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid have failed to win a single game in four matches and they have lost their first position to Athletico Madrid, a development the owners are not happy about. It is also shocking that Los Blancos have suffered goal drought and has not scored a single goal in 400 minutes in La Liga this season. Lopetegui’s job is therefore not safe and he could be shown the way out if the … [Read more...]
Juventus shock Pogba, reject him
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has shocked the football world by stating that they are not interested in bringing back controversial Manchester United midfielder to the club. Juventus had signed Pogba from United before the Red Devils got him back on a big money deal. However, the World Cup winner has been a subject of controversies since returning from Russia for the world biggest tournament with his reported rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player had threatened to leave the club after he was stripped off the captain band … [Read more...]
Why De Gea might leave United anytime soon
There are suggestions that Manchester United first choice goalkeeper, David de Gea might leave the Old Trafford anytime soon. This is coming after it was reported that the United chiefs are sweating to have him sign a new deal with the club. It has been reported that the Spanish goalkeeper wishes to leave the club as he is fed up with the controversies and bad result. However, latest report reveals that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho had wished the player was sold last season as he was unwilling to block the player’s … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp gives latest update on midfield maestro injury
The game between Liverpool and Man City ended in a goalless draw but one of the Reds key players, James Miner suffered an injury. Liverpool midfielder, James Miner was substituted in the first half, at the 28th minute of the hard-fought game between Liverpool and Man City at Anfield. The 32-year-old midfielder was substituted following a hamstring injury and was replaced with Naby Keita, who also have just recovered from a back injury during the Reds match against Napoli in the UCL. However, a report from Anfield disclosed that the player … [Read more...]
Another ugly situation raises head at United
Following the calm that has been restored at Manchester United at the weekend, there are indications that there is more to worry about for the Red Devils. This season for United is marred with issues of unrest and rift between the manager, Jose Mourinho and the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward for failure to ensure the signings of new defenders. The rift between Mourinho and French midfielder Paul Pogba later flooded the media with the tension almost unbearable for the manager who was alleged to have lost control of the dressing … [Read more...]
Why Ozil’s injury is a blessing in disguise for Emery
Arsenal were without star player, Mesut Ozil in the weekend 5-1 thrashing of Fulham on Sunday. Emery had made it known that the German international was out due to a back pain which stopped him from training ahead of the game. This seems to be a blessing in disguise for manager Unai Emery as he is sure of having at least, one fit and fresh player when the international break will be over. With the stressed fixture where the team had to travel and play a number of games within two weeks, it is expected that most of the players will be … [Read more...]
Latest revelation justifies Mourinho’s attack on critics, media
There have been reported of rift and unrest in the Manchester United dressing room with insinuations that manager Jose Mourinho might have lost control of it. It was alleged that Mourinho is at loggerhead with French midfielder Paul Pogba and that the dressing room has been divided with some taking side with the player. That has been dismissed and regarded as false following the latest revelation by the Sun that the Portuguese boss had asked Pogba for tactical advice in the first half break. The Red Devils were 2 goals down in the first … [Read more...]
Where is former Chelsea boss, Antonio Conte?
Former Chelsea coach and Italy international, Antonio Conte, had a great start at Chelsea but his last season with club destroyed his credibility as a good coach. The Italian on his arrival changed a lot of things at Stamford Bridge, like when the players can eat, when to train, the football formation among others, most of these changes gave a good result at his first season as the club coach. But things started changing in the 2017/18 season which turned out to be his last. Antonio Conte refused to changed tactics and maintained his 3-4-3 … [Read more...]
Arsenal get ‘worthy’ deal done and dusted
Arsenal FC have announced that they have struck a kit sponsorship deal with Adidas and will dump puma from the end of this season. According to the club, the agreement will come alive on July 1, 2019 with the North London side expected to benefit around £300 million in five years. The deal has been described as a worthy one as it will help the Gunners earn double of what it has earned from Puma since 2014. This is not the first time Arsenal will be having a deal with the Germany based outlet with the last contract in the 1993-1994 … [Read more...]
What people fail to understand about Mourinho, Cambiasso
Former Inter Milan player Esteban Cambiasso has spoken differently of the embattled Manchester United Manager, Jose Mourinho. Cambiasso was one of Mourinho’s favourite when they worked together as a player and manager at the Italian side and won the treble in 2010 before the Portuguese left for Real Madrid. The Italian thinks he understands Mourinho well to believe the speculations of his rift with players and losing the dressing room. He told Sky Sport that Mourinho has not lost the dressing room and has a decent relationship with players … [Read more...]
Three reasons there was no spark at Anfield yesterday
Yesterday match between Liverpool and Man City was not entertaining as speculated. There was no iota of spark all through the match except in the last five minutes when Man City had the opportunity to revenge their past defeats against Liverpool. Former Leicester City star, Riyad Mahrez lost a penalty kick that would have seen the match ended in favour of Man City. At the moment, Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea have 20 points each and are only leading by goal difference. But why was there no spark at Anfield as anticipated? 1. There … [Read more...]
Ross Barkley promises to train harder and improve more
Chelsea midfielder and England international, Ross Barkley was the man of the match in yesterday game against Southampton at St Mary's stadium. The player had moved from being a subject of mockery and jokes to a key player in the Blues squad. The 24-year-old Ross Barkley joined Chelsea from Everton at the sum of £15 million and since joining he has been left on the bench. However, his moment of glory came yesterday when the coach Maurizio Sarri decided to give the England International his first starting game ahead of Matteo … [Read more...]
Lacazette condemns Aubameyang from beating Henry’s Arsenal record
Arsenal striker, Alexandre Lacazette is not ready to accept the comparison teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and his countryman and former Gunners, Thierry Henry. Aubameyang had joined Arsenal in January, scoring 10 goals in 15 games for the North London side. His entire goals were extended to 16 altogether in the 5-1 win against Fulham. His stylish goals and pattern of play has, therefore, ensured he is compared with the club’s legend who is one of the record scorers in Arsenal history. Unlike the Gabon international, Henry had scored … [Read more...]
Mourinho meets United Board
The Telegraph has reported that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will meet with the club’s board over the controversies of the past weeks. This is seen as a perfect time for the club to meet the manager as a result of the international break that will have the players return to their various countries. It is not clear what the outcome of the meeting would be but there are indications that the future of the Portuguese manager and the coming transfer window amongst other things would be discussed. United have endured a difficult season … [Read more...]
Robertson! Liverpool and Man City are not the major contenders for the EPL title
Contrary to the belief by football fans and pundits, Liverpool full-back, Andrew Robertson dismissed the fact that the Reds and Man City are the major contenders for the EPL title. Liverpool and Man City went head to head in their 8th match in the EPL yesterday at Anfield but it was shocking to note that not a single spark flew from the game between the two sides. The game ended in a goalless draw, although Man City had the opportunity of finding the back of the net in the last five minutes via a penalty kick, Riyad Mahrez lost the golden … [Read more...]
How Alex Ferguson situation is helping Mourinho’s
It is glad to see the situation at Manchester United taking shape especially with the future of manager Jose Mourinho looking to be settled at the moment. Mourinho has been under attack from fans and pundits for the awful performance his side had in the past few weeks with the situation almost repeating itself on Saturday against Newcastle before United pulled off a remarkable comeback from 2 goals down to winning 3-2. Some hours before the Newcastle game, United’s executive vice-chairman had sent a text message to Mourinho assuring him that … [Read more...]
Chelsea legend retires from football, on his way to become assistant coach
Chelsea legend and former Aston Villa player, John Terry has retired from active football at the age of 37 years. John Terry during his days at Stamford Bridge made 700 appearances for the Blues, he left Chelsea for Aston Villa but didn't get a contract extension at the club and had been a free agent since then. However, the top star in a statement via his Instagram last night wrote he has finally hung his boots after 23 years as a player. Chelsea fans have taken to Twitter to applaud a player that once played at Stamford Bridge. The … [Read more...]
Apart from Eden Hazard, this player is the main man at Stamford Bridge
Belgian star Eden Hazard has been at the centre point for Chelsea this season especially in terms of scoring goals. However, it has not always been like that a few years ago, Eden Hazard alongside Cesc Fabregas, Diego Costa and Willian all made up the Blues goalscorers. But this season has been very different, with Hazard being the highest goal scorer while the Blues strikers, Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are struggling to find the back of the net. Well, Eden Hazard may be the goalscorer and also gets the credit for the achievements but … [Read more...]
Mourinho gives ‘condition’ to United owners
Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho does not trust the assurance given to him by the club’s board over his future as he demands a public declaration of support for him. Last week was a pressure-filled one for the Portuguese manager who had thought Saturday would have been his last day as a United manager going by the speculations surrounding his future. Before the 3-2 win by the Red Devils, The Mourinho team had gone four games without a single win in addition to the crisis in the dressing room and that was … [Read more...]
What next after Ramsey’s Goal?
Arsenal recorded a big win against Fulham on Sunday to climb up to 4th position on the log table and it will be okay to point to the fact that contract rebel Aaron Ramsey was on the scoresheet. Two goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and another from the Wales international were enough to help Arsenal with their sixth successive Premier League win of the season. Ramsey however, joins Aubameyang as the first players to be subbed in, score a goal and give assists in a single game. It has never happened in the Premier League history. This is … [Read more...]
Liverpool need to sign this 19-year-old midfield star to avoid losing him to Tottenham
Once again Ipswich Town midfielder Andre Dozzell is a wanted man in the English Premier League. Despite the fact that the 19-year-old is just returning from a 13 month lay off following his knee injury, some English football clubs, like Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspurs have not forgotten his talent and are keen on signing him. Andre Dozzell, whose father, Jason Dozzel once played at Tottenham Hotspur is a favourite at the English football club. Another EPL club, who had shown interest in the player was Liverpool back in 2016, the Reds were … [Read more...]
Arsenal Stars Make Premier League History
Arsenal stars Aaron Ramsey and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have made Premier League history following their contributions in the Gunners' latest win in the competition. Ramsey and Aubameyang both scored and also provided an assist each as substitutes as Arsenal scored four second-half goals to secure a 5-1 victory over Fulham in their London Derby clash at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon. Their feat means that two substitutes score and provide an assist in the same match and for the same team which is a Premier League history. The hosts … [Read more...]
Premier League: Rejuvenated Arsenal Forward Talks Up Title Challenge
Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi has fuelled talks of a Premier League title challenge for the Gunners following their recent league win over London rivals Fulham at the Craven Cottage on Sunday. The Super Eagles star spoke about Arsenal and a potential title challenge after he helped his team to a comfortable 5-1 victory at the home of the newly promoted outfit. According to him, the current winning run shows that the Gunners have the quality to challenge for the Premier League title. Iwobi has found a new lease of life under Unai Emery since … [Read more...]
Liverpool vs Man City: three things we learnt
The EPL match between Liverpool and Man City was not played as expected. Going by how the two sides have been at top form, many would have thought the game would be filled with goals from different angles. However, the game went on to end not just in a draw but a goalless draw. Man City, Liverpool, and Chelsea are currently seated at the top of the EPL table. Below are three things we learned from the match, 1. None of the two sides was ready to win - It was very glaring from the onset of the match that both Man City and Liverpool … [Read more...]
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