Although Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis has since announced his decision to part ways with the club for a new challenge with AC Milan, he still has some unfinished business with the club. It has been revealed that Gazidis met Arsenal Supporters Trust (AST) before Arsenal’s 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, to have his last words to them and also hand over Raul Sanllehi and Vinai Venkatesham to the fans. Raul now takes over as the head of football while Vinai is now Arsenal’s managing director. Both new principals had resumed their new … [Read more...]
Alberto Moreno hints at Fabinho getting his first start for the Reds tonight
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp is likely to keep many of his top players and start some new set of players tonight as they battle Chelsea at Anfield in the Carabao League third round. The Germany international, yesterday confirmed that he will be resting former AS Roma and Liverpool expensive goalkeeper, Alisson Becker while he will go ahead a to give Belgium international, Simon Mignolet his first start this season. Apart from this, the coach refused to name the remaining squad but he confirmed that he will start a good team. However, … [Read more...]
Video: Liverpool confirm Mignolet already looking forward to tonight match against Chelsea
Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Belgium international, Simon Mignolet will be starting for the Reds as they play against Chelsea tonight in the Carabao league in place of Alisson Becker. So far, Mignolet is the only player Klopp has confirmed for the big game tonight as he stressed that the other squad members will be good. However, the Belgium international has taken to social media to celebrate his first start for the Reds this season as he seems excited to be at the goal post once again after a long time. Simon Mognolet … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup, Liverpool vs Chelsea: Michael Owen gives his prediction
The Carabao League third round takes place tonight and Sarri Maurizio will be leading his boys to Anfield to play against Liverpool. The match is expected to be a difficult one owing to the fact that the two sides play football with the same formation and style. Although the two sides are expected to change their squad to some extent to give rest to the players that will play again in the EPL, the match will still be very interesting to watch. However, ahead of the match, Liverpool former striker, Michael Owen has given his predictions for … [Read more...]
Dont be deceived, Pogba is dangerous, talkSport host claims
If anyone will be deceived by Paul Pogba’s jovial personality and talent as a player, talkSport host Alan Brazil will not. Brazil made this claim after the World Cup winner finally fell out with Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and was stripped off his captaincy. The mood at the Old Trafford got messier when United were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Derby with the manager reported to have raged at the player in the dressing room. The Sports Breakfast host Brazil described the French midfielder as a poison despite having a great … [Read more...]
Liverpool vs Chelsea: key stats, player to watch and prediction
The League Cup now called Carabao League third round will be going down tonight in England as two rivals, Chelsea and Liverpool lock horns. This match will be a must watch as Sarri Maurizio and the Blues squad will be moving to Anfield to play against Liverpool. So far, Liverpool have maintained a hundred per cent win and they hope to continue their fine form when they face Chelsea tonight. The Blues, on the other hand, are yet to suffer a defeat this season except for their recent goalless draw against West Ham on Sunday, which saw them … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Sarri could start these teenagers, Blues predicted XI vs Liverpool
Chelsea will be hoping to bounce back tonight as they face a tough Liverpool side in the Carabao League. The Blues had lost out in their 100 per cent win following a goalless draw against West Ham over the weekend. Chelsea new boss, Sarri Maurizio doesn't like rotating players but he may have no option than to do that tonight. Sarri is likely to start some of the Blues top teenagers as they battle Liverpool tonight. The former Napoli boss will want to play in this manner so as to save his vital players for another big match against … [Read more...]
Carabao Cup: Phil Thompson list five players that should start for Liverpool tonight
The Carabao League is considered by many a not so important tournament and is meant for clubs upcoming talents to shine in one or two games - meant for unused players to start for their respective English football club. The Carabao League third round will be played tonight as Liverpool will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield, they meet for the first time since the commencement of this season. However, Liverpool former player, Phil Thompson believes it is about time that Jurgen Klopp gives some of the Reds unused players a chance to play real … [Read more...]
Video: Liverpool have no need to worry, Morata finds it hard to score a free kick during training
There was a free kick challenge during a training session amongst Chelsea players. The players involved in the challenge include Jorginho, Hudson Odoi, Alvaro Morata, and Tammy Abraham. These players are known to be the Blues technical players. They were the ones selected to participate in a Carabao Competition on Youtube. According to the scene from the video, it requires the players hitting the target from the range without a wall. Spanish Player and Chelsea main Striker, Alvaro Morata found it hard it hard to play the free kick, in … [Read more...]
How Unai Emery stopped Joachim Low, Ozil peace talk
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been accused of stopping Germany national team coach Joachim Low from reaching Mesut Ozil for peace talks in London. Ozil had announced his decision to stay away from the national team and focus on club football following what he described as unfair treatment from the German football federation. The former Real Madrid player claimed to be used as a scapegoat for Germany’s poor outing at the Russia 2018 World Cup in addition to protesting racism against him. “In the eyes of Gindel and his supporters, I am German … [Read more...]
Carabao League: Jurgen Klopp full of praises for Chelsea squad ahead of the match
The duo of Chelsea and Liverpool will be playing in the third round of the Carabao league tomorrow. According to schedule, the match is expected to be played at Anfield, which will Liverpool third home game in a row. A few days ago, Chelse new boss, Sarri Maurizio after the match against West Ham disclosed that it will take his squad a year to get to the level Liverpool and Manchester City are - He added that it will be difficult to defeat Liverpool. Well, it looks as if Sarri is not the only one that knows how to idolize as Liverpool … [Read more...]
How Carabao Cup reveals the difference between Wenger and Emery
Since the emergence of Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in the summer, pundits have continued to give their opinion of the difference between the current and the former manager, Arsene Wenger. Arsenal players are not excluded from those who tried to draw comparison and differences between the two coaches with the majority citing the style of play while others cited discipline and ambition. However, the words of the Spanish manager ahead of the Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Brentford proves he is a lot different from Wenger in terms of … [Read more...]
Carabao League: Klopp confirms why Simon Mignolet will start against Chelsea
Tomorrow in England we will see two big clubs with experienced coaches play against each other. The clubs involved are Chelsea and Liverpool. Going by the schedule, Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side will be hosting Chelsea at Anfield tomorrow night. It is worthy to note that in the past few days, Liverpool have not played any away match, they played the first leg of the Uefa Champions League at home against the French side, Paris Saint Germain, they also played Southampton at home in the weekend EPL game - And now they will be facing Chelsea … [Read more...]
How Kante reacted to his nomination in the FIFA World Best XI
The 2018 FIFA award was up last night as many players went home with 1 or 2 awards. Real Madrid midfielder and Croatia international, Luca Modric won the award for the best player of the year as he put an end to the 10 years reign of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Also, FIFA gave out a controversial award - The Puskas Award given to Liverpool star and Egypt player, Mo Salah. However, the world best XI was also named last night and Chelsea 27-year-old midfielder and world cup winner, N'golo Kante made the list. Kante took to his … [Read more...]
How Wenger is contributing to Arsenal’s current success
Arsenal legend, Martin Keown has claimed that former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger has his hands on the current success at the North London club under Unai Emery. Wenger left the Emirates Stadium in the summer after 22 years reign but the Arsenal legend says his legacies still play a part in Emery’s successes. Keown argues that Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have both been key to the wins under the Spanish manager but they were brought to the club by the former French manager. Wenger had signed Lacazette from Lyon with a … [Read more...]
Why Wenger is unsure of future
Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has hinted at being unsure about his next step, months after leaving the Emirates Stadium. The Frenchman ended the 22 years union with Arsenal at the summer and is yet to get hooked with another managerial job. He recently appeared on the pitch as a player for the charity game played in honour of Michel Platini’s late father, Aldo. Also, he was present at the Monday’s FIFA best award ceremony that was held in London, where he presented the award to the Head Coach of the France national team, as the … [Read more...]
Boost for Liverpool as Chelsea will be without these three players
Tomorrow night will be a big one as two tough teams, Liverpool and Chelsea will be meeting for the first time this season. Liverpool will play host to Sarri led Chelsea squad as they find their way to Anfield. The two English football clubs are like to rotate some of their squad. However, a new report has made it known that Chelsea will be without 3 of their players as they travel to Anfield for the big game. The Players include England international, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Pedro and Antonio Rudiger. Chelsea midfielder, Ruben … [Read more...]
Emery relieved with more options in the defence
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has been handed a boost in his defence as more options are now available for use. Following the 2-0 win against Everton on Sunday, Arsenal will now face Brentford on Wednesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup. According to the Arsenal official website, the Spanish manager has been handed a boost with the availability of Sead Kolasinac who is now back in full training after a left knee injury. Kolasinac was injured just a week before the opening of the 2018/2019 season in the preseason game against … [Read more...]
Bad omen for Chelsea! Andre Marriner appointed as the referee for the match against Liverpool
Chelsea 100 per cent win was put to an end by Manuel Pellegrini led West Ham side at the London Club on Sunday in the English Premier League. The game between the two sides had ended in a goalless draw. However, come this weekend Chelsea will host a tougher side Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The good thing about the Chelsea vs Liverpool match is that the two sides play a similar style of football, they both attack and expand during a game, so it will an interesting match to watch. However, there is already a bad omen that … [Read more...]
Video: Embarrassing! compare and contrast Mo Salah goal that earned him the Puskas award to that of previous winners
Should we say the world football body, FIFA is losing it credibility? Or that Liverpool star and Egyptian Mo Salah was just lucky? Perhaps, let's say FIFA decided to console him for his injury in the Uefa final against Real Madrid by giving him the PUSKAS award? Social Media has been in a frenzy since yesterday when Mo Salah goal which he scored against Everton last December was named the best goal and earned the Egyptian a FIFA Puskas Award last night. To a lot of football fans, it is very surprising as to how Salah would earn the award … [Read more...]
Goals rain in match day one of Nigeria’s Aiteo Cup
There were rains of goals in the matchday one of the Nigeria’s Aiteo FA Cup in three centres in the country on Monday. A total of 15 goals were scored in six games with the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL clubs beating off competition from smaller teams except for Kogi United, a second tire side, levelling up with a league side, Nasarawa United in the goalless encounter. Abia Warriors were defeated by struggling Kwara United in the six goals thriller by 5-1 on Monday. All thanks to striker Segun Alebiosu netting a brace in teh … [Read more...]
Ed Woodward makes Mourinho’s fans smile once more
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho and teh fans are expected to be cheerful at the moment with the words of the executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. Woodward disclosed that he is ready to put smile in face of the club’s fans by ensuring better activities at the transfer market when the window opens in order to bring trophies to the club again. He said he and his board are “working tirelessly” to end trophy-less seasons at the Old Trafford. United recorded a slow start of the season, losing two of their first three league games and … [Read more...]
Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal shift attention to Rennes for Ismaila Sarr after Dembele miss
Emerging reports indicate that Arsenal are shifting their attention to Rennes winger, Ismaila Sarr after missing out on the signature of Ousmane Dembele. Although the mirror reports that the player is been linked to Spanish side, Barcelona but the Gunners are keen on the player to add flare to the attack. The North London club were believed to be interested in the player in the summer but a deal failed to work through with the player resuming at Nou Camp putting to rest all speculations linking him to England. The 20-year-old Senegal … [Read more...]
Chelsea legend, Didier Drogba reaches out to Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud
Chelsea FC have been suffering in terms of quality strikers as the duo of Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud are nothing to write home about. In fact, it is the wingers, Eden Hazard, Pedro and Willian that have been given the Blues the needed goals so far this season. Chelsea new coach, Sarri had given Spain International, Alvaro Morata a chance to perform for the Blues this season. But so far Alvaro Morata is still struggling to find his feet with just a single goal to his name this season. On the other hand, former Arsenal star and world … [Read more...]
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