Liverpool fans are worried over what can be term as a delay in the contract extension of two of their star players, Sadio Mane and James Milner. Going by records, the contract of England international, James Milner is expected to lapse in 2020 while that of Senegal international, Sadio will end in 2021. But Liverpool fans are hoping the Reds extend their contracts as soon as possible to prevent other football clubs from wading in. James Milner has been at his best for the Reds so far this season despite his old age. He has been linked … [Read more...]
Chelsea star could leave Stamford Bridge the same way Thibaut Courtois did
Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has been full of praise for a Belgian player and Chelsea forward, Eden Hazard following his performance so this season. According to the Liverpool legend, Chelsea may have to be worried about the exit of the 27-year-old player in a fashion similar to Thibaut Courtois. Courtois, who happens to be Eden Hazard countryman forced his move away from Chelsea to the Spanish club, Real Madrid in the summer transfer as he refused turnout for training. The Belguim goalkeeper still had some months before his contract … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: four key points from Chelsea win over Liverpool
Last night in England saw one of the biggest games of this season go down at Anfield between two arch rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool. Prior to last night defeat, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side had maintained a hundred per cent win as many had expected them to at least play a draw with Chelsea. But it turns out the Blues were all out to destroy Liverpool hundred run. There was a lot to see from last night match but these are some the major key points we took note of, 1. Nothing is impossible in Football. Liverpool scoring the first … [Read more...]
The secrete Juventus chief failed to leak out on Pogba
Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici has refused to leak out any secret on his club’s plan embattled player Paul Pogba who is now rumoured to be leaving Manchester United in the summer. The outburst between manager Jose Mourinho and Pogba has reached the heating point with the Portuguese manager stripping him of his captaincy and the player has reportedly made it clear that he wants to leave the club. Despite arriving two years ago for a record fee of £89million, Pogba is now desperate to find his way out and Juventus have been named as … [Read more...]
EPL: Chelsea likely starting XI against Liverpool on Saturday
Liverpool and Chelsea met in the Carabao League last night with Chelsea having a win since last three visits to Anfield. The duo of Emerson and Eden Hazard had given the Blues the much required 2 goals to one goal from Daniel Sturridge for Liverpool. Despite challenging each other in the Carabao League just last night at Anfield, the two sides will be meeting again and this time around it will be at Stamford Bridge. The Saturday game is expected to be a tough game for the two sides, they would likely use their very best players as they are … [Read more...]
More troubles for United after UEFA decision
It is obvious that Manchester United have more to worry about after the decision by UEFA that Juventus forward will only serve a one-match ban for the red card that was handed him in the Champions League. The former Real Madrid player left the pitch with tears in Juventus’s 2-0 win over Valencia in the Champions League for his tackle on defender Jeison Murillo’s hair as he as shown as the red card. The game also set a record for the former world footballer who got his first ever Champions League red card in his career. However, it has been … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona could withdraw from Pogba’s chase
Barcelona might be forced out of the pursuit for embattled Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba as a result of the huge financial commitment it could be to them. The World Cup winner is believed to be desperate to leave the Old Trafford following his outburst with manager Jose Mourinho. The fact that he was embarrassed before the whole squad and told he would never captain the Red Devils again gives him enough reason find his way out. It was revealed that Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to make sure his client finds a new … [Read more...]
Giggs sounds strict warnings to United fans over Sanchez
Manchester United fans are already becoming concerned about the situation of Alexis Sanchez who has struggled so far this season. Sanchez has been a different player since he arrived the Old Trafford from Arsenal in the January transfer window through a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the other direction. So far, the player has no goal to his name and has struggled to fit in the playing style of Jose Mourinho knowing that he is one of the highest paid players in the Premier League. With concerns already growing, United legend, … [Read more...]
Why Danny Welbeck doesn’t care about England recall
Arsenal striker, Danny Welbeck has made it clear that he is not bothered if he is called for subsequent England national team duties. Welbeck is in good form for the Gunners, scoring twice in Wednesday’s win over Brentford in the Carabao Cup. The 27-year-old has now won the attention of manager Unai Emery who has expressed his delight. The Spanish manager had praised the former Manchester United player and hinted on giving him more opportunity in subsequent games. However, Welbeck who was responding to questions from journalists said he … [Read more...]
United players indicted in Mourinho, Pogba feud
Manchester United players have been indicted in the grudge between manager Jose Mourinho and French midfielder, Paul Pogba. The bust-up between Mourinho and Pogba has taken over the pages of newspapers as the crisis at the Old Trafford gets more serious. The Portuguese manager and the World Cup winner had a frosty exchange of recent in addition to Mourinho’s decision to strip Pogba of the captain ban. Danny Higginbotham, a football expert and columnist in his article, wrote that the senior players of the club made the situation get … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Jurgen Klopp revealed lesson learnt after Chelsea game
We believe last night match between Chelsea and Liverpool in the Carabao League was a rehearsal for the Blues to learn. Although it comes in a hard way, Liverpool have lost their place in the Carabao league with Chelsea likely to face Arsenal in the fourth round. Also, Chelsea have put an end to Liverpool hundred per cent win for this season after the game ended in a 2 - 1. The two sides are however expected to meet once again at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the English Premier League - The biggest league in England. With the look of … [Read more...]
Alexis Sanchez already regretting his United move from Arsenal
It is no longer news that Manchester United player, Alexis Sanchez has not been the player he used to be since joining the Red Devils from Arsenal. Paul Ince does not only know that, he thinks the player is already regretting his action of moving to United instead of Manchester City who came begging for him. Sanchez is yet to score a goal this season for United this season and scored just twice in 12 appearances last season. This is not typical of the player when he was at the Emirates Stadium. Ince said the Chilean never fits into United’s … [Read more...]
EPL: What Liverpool can do to stop ‘Dangerous’ Eden Hazard on Saturday
Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side will surely be looking for a revenge at Stamford Bridge on Saturday in the English Premier League. This comes after they suffered a defeat right at their home to Chelsea in a 2 - 1 game all thanks to Belgium international, Eden Hazard. The Blues 27-year-old striker is one of the hottest players in Europe at the moment with 6 goals already to his name. Eden Hazard created chances for the Blues equalizing goal against Liverpool last night before he went on to score a solo goal beating down the Reds defense … [Read more...]
Nigerian club, Rivers United to be disbanded
Nigeria Premier League side, Rivers United could be disbanded if the claims by the River State Commissioner for Sport, Boma Iyaye is anything to go by. The state-owned club have continued to struggle, losing their second consecutive match in the ongoing 2018 Aiteo Cup and the government official has sued for their disbandment. Iyaye decried their poor performances this season in addition to questioning the ability and impact of the coach of the team. He said the team lacks compact strength, coaching and technical input as he promises to … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal should be blamed if Ramsey leaves for free
Arsenal are now left sweating over star player, Aaron Ramsey as he is set to leave the Emirates Stadium without having a dime on him. The player runs into his last year of his contract and has yet to agree to any deal with his employers. Everything points to the fact that he is closer to the exit door. Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is probably the greatest loser in this saga as he has made it clear that he wants Ramsey to stay having blended well with his newly introduced style. Every arrow points to Arsenal as the cause of their problem … [Read more...]
Aubameyang could quit any time soon, new Gabon manager
Daniel Cousin, the Gabon national team manager has dropped a hint on the future of Arsenal striker, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the national team. He said Aubameyang might quit anytime soon as a result of the recent discontent at the country’s football association. This followed by the appointment of his father by the country’s FA as co-coach without any acceptance of the offer. The player has claimed that his father is currently battling some health challenges and would not be able to take up the role. Cousin who claims to have a good … [Read more...]
Pogba should not be blamed, Eric di Meco
Former Marseille defender Eric di Meco has taken side with embattled French midfielder, Paul Pogba, arguing that the player should not be blamed for the heat at the club. There is a relative tension at the Old Trafford between Jose Mourinho and Pogba with the manager stripping the player of his captain band and telling him that he will never lead the team again. This has not gone well with the World Cup winner who is now very anxious to leave the team and has reportedly made his stance known to his boss. It is now obvious that there is a … [Read more...]
How United players celebrated Mourinho’s Pogba decision
It is no longer news that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has stripped the captaincy off Paul Pogba. Mourinho had told the Frenchman before the whole squad that he will never captain the club. The development has led to lots of media talk with varying reactions. What is more news is that Manchester United players are happy with the decision of the Portuguese manager. A Carrington source had told the Daily Star the former Chelsea boss made it clear that Pogba lacks the qualities of a captain in addition to his attitude which … [Read more...]
It is not Eden Hazard or Kante, Chelsea player made the list of top 10 ranking
A football body that gathers data to make football analysis, CIES football Observatory recently released a list of top players in various football leagues across Europe. However, it wouldn't be a surprise to see that a Chelsea player made the list, the shocking aspect is that it is not a regular Chelsea player that will know. It was not France international, N'golo Kante and neither was it Belguim star, Eden Hazard. The Chelsea player on the list of ranking is the Blues center back defender, Antonio … [Read more...]
Changes in the Carabao Cup will affect Chelsea, Liverpool and others
The Carabao League third round started last night and to continue tonight, Chelsea travel to Anfield to play against Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side. However, there seem to be some new changes made to the Carabao League that affect all participating football clubs. The EFL during the summer conference alongside football clubs came up with some new rules that will be applicable to the competition. Below are some of the new rules, 1. No more extra time This is the most essential rule, in the past after the 90-minute game, the football … [Read more...]
Jurgen Klopp gives update on Virgil van Dijk injury
The Reds top rated and expensive centre back defender, Virgil van Dijk suffered an injury during the match against Southampton last Saturday. However, it was made know that the Netherlands star had the injury on his rib prior to the match against France side, Paris Saint Germain in the Uefa Champions League. The report from the match against Southampton at Anfield revealed that the player may have likely been hit in the rib why playing for the Reds. This hindered him from playing very well during the match against Southampton - he held his … [Read more...]
Ed Woodward has made his decision between Mourinho and Pogba
Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United vice-chairman Ed Woodward has made his decision to take side with manager Jose Mourinho against Paul Pogba in the row between the two. Both Manchester United coach and player have been at loggerhead with each other since the beginning of the season and that has arguably played a part in the results coming from the Old Trafford. The rift between the Portuguese and the Frenchman was blown after Mourinho openly told Pogba before the entire squad that he will never captain the club again. The … [Read more...]
Update! United are fed up with controversies, name price for Pogba
The controversies at the Old Trafford seem to be becoming more disgusting as anticipated but we could just be seeing the end of it after it was reported that Manchester United are now willing to let Paul Pogba leave. Since returning from the World Cup, the French midfielder has been on one bust-up or the other with Jose Mourinho, a development that almost unbalanced the Manchester side. Both pair has been at loggerhead for reasons that cannot be really explained. The latest development was the open announcement by the Portuguese manager … [Read more...]
Personal terms agreed! United star could leave Old Trafford in January
The decision by Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho to strip Pogba of captaincy duty at the club could raise the already forgotten issue. Recall that reports had emerged of Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola forcing a move for his player away from Old Trafford by contacting Spanish giants Barcelona in the summer. It was also alleged that personal agreement was reached when the discussion was held but United failed to sanction the move of the player. This could be stirred up again with the latest development. It has now been revealed that the … [Read more...]
Delighted Lampard reacts to defeating Jose Mourinho in Carabao Cup
Derby manager Frank Lampard has expressed his delight over his victory against his former boss, Jose Mourinho in the Tuesday’s Carabao Cup. Manchester United were knocked out after playing a 2-2 draw before heading for penalties. It was a day for Derby after goalkeeper Scott Carson stopped Phil Jones from scoring from the spot in the encounter that ended 8-7. Lampard praised his players for giving him one of the most memorable win of his managerial career. The former Chelsea midfielder stated that winning against United at the Old … [Read more...]
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