Gareth Bale made his move to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for a whopping £85.3 million, but injuries, and the form of other players like Isco, are hindering him from getting to some higher zenith points. In 159 appearances for the La Liga club, the Wales international has scored 70 times but is now linked with a return to the English top flight. The Welshman has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea for sometime after both premier league giants expressed strong interest in him. However, Liverpool legend Ian rush believes his countryman should remain with Real Madrid for the sake of his own career. Speaking to The Daily Mirror, the former Reds striker hailed his compatriot as a 'world class player' who 'every club in the … [Read more...]
Boost for Liverpool – Injured Star Set To Return vs Southampton
Liverpool have been able to win three games back to back - Huddersfield, Benfica and West Ham United, and the Merseyside club will wish to continue their impressive run when premier league duties resume after the international break. After defeating West Ham gallantly at the London Stadium last weekend, Liverpool will host Southampton at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp will hope to earn all three points from the game. Last season, however, Liverpool met Southampton on four different occasions and couldn't even score a single goal against the Saints. Nevertheless, things are no longer the same this season, and considering how brilliant Liverpool are upfront, we should expect a change. And as far as Liverpool's latest team news is concerned, midfielder Adam Lallana … [Read more...]
Mesut Ozil is asking for the impossible from Arsenal to sign new deal
Arsenal attacking midfielder Mesut Ozil wants the outfit to hand him Jack Wilshere’s No.10 jersey before penning any new contract with the side. The Germany international playmaker is out of a deal when this season ends and he is free to sign a pre-contract deal with a foreign side in the New Year. North London giant Arsenal had been sure of keeping the German at the club and making him sign a new long-term contract given the lack of offers last summer but Mesut Ozil wants a big wage rise and is now needed by Premier League rivals Manchester United. The Ex-Real Madrid star has recently been handed Germany’s No.10 jersey after forward Lukas Podolski’s retirement and Ozil wants the same at the Emirates to even consider signing a new contract, as per The … [Read more...]
Conte won’t like this; Chelsea’s surprise replacement for departed director Michael Emenalo
Few hours after the exit news broke, many Chelsea supporters are still working out the consequence for Michael Emenalo leaving the West London outfit. Michael Emenalo may have been at the club for over ten years, but he was unknown to many club fans. Notwithstanding, the 52-year-old former Super Eagles star played a major role at the Bridge in recent years. Along with Senior club director Marina Granovskaia, the Nigerian has been in charge of the club's recruitment in recent season. And Chelsea have undoubtedly done pretty well in that period. Since joining the Blues back in 2007, the Premier League Champions have scooped up a total of eight major trophies. It’s also true that the Blues academy is now one of the most successful in England. The African has … [Read more...]
New Man United Starting XI With Rojo, Pogba and Ibrahimovic
Jose Mourinho lost his second game of the season at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, few hours after rivals Manchester City thrashed Arsenal 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Pep Guardiola's side are now leading the race with eight points ahead of the next premier league fixtures after the international break. Manchester United kicked off the season impressively, but the team have been experiencing some issues since Frenchman Paul Pogba suffered a hamstring injury against Basel in September. In Pogba's absence, Ander Herrera has failed to provide adequate cover, despite being crowned the best Man United player last season. However, while giving updates on his side's injury situations recently, Jose has made it known that players like Ibrahimovic, Rojo and Pogba are … [Read more...]
Arsenal boss update fans about Santi Cazorla injury
Arsenal tactician Arsene Wenger has praised Santi Cazorla as the Spaniard continues to work hard enough on his complete rehabilitation from a long injury layoff. The Spain international midfielder has not kicked a ball this season after the 32-year-old sustained a setback in his attempt to return from his ankle problem. In fact, the attacking midfielder has not played for the Gunners since October last year after he had to go under the knife to correct his ankle problem. Remarkably, Cazorla has been operated upon eight times but the injury did not heal completely and got infected to cause a serious setback to his recovery. Santi Cazorla’s eighth surgery was to reconstruct his Achilles tendon in May. The Ex Malaga and Villarreal attacking midfielder is … [Read more...]
4-3-3: Liverpool’s Likely New Starting XI With Back-from-injury Star Player
Liverpool encountered lot of issues last month but will hope things will get better as they approach the busiest period of the season. The latest news circulating around Anfield right now is that the duo of Adam Lallana and Phillipe Coutinho are both expected to be back to full fitness when the premier league resume after the international break. Senegalese star player Sadio Mane is back to full action and was part of those who thrashed West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday - providing two assists. Club captain Jordan Henderson remained sidelined after sustaining an injury on his thigh, and it is not yet known when he will be back. In the Englishman's absence, Germany midfielder Emre Can was brilliant in the defensive midfield role last … [Read more...]
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has made his final decision on Conte and Luiz supremacy saga
According to reports, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is prepared to be much more involved at Stamford Bridge. A troubled week ended on a bright note on Sunday evening when Premier League Champions Chelsea defeat rivals Manchester United 1-0 at the Bridge. Ahead of the clash at Stamford Bridge, Italian tactician, Antonio Conte’s mind games with Jose Mourinho dominated, as well as defender David Luiz’s reported training ground bust-up with his coach. The former Juventus manager dropped the Brazilian for the Manchester United clash, a decision that eventually paid off as youngster Andreas Christensen produced an impressive performance in the win. But Russian Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich, who has not really been part of the day to day running of the … [Read more...]
This Good News For Man United Is Bad For Arsenal And City
According to reports, Man United are sure that Paul Pogba will be back fully fit to face Newcastle United at Old Trafford after the international break. The Frenchman is set to return later this month and is expected to feature in the upcoming games against Arsenal and Man City a few weeks from now. Pogba missed Man United’s last 12 games after picking a hamstring injury during his side’s 3-0 win over Basel in the Champions League last September. Jose Mourinho has reportedly hoped to have the player back in time for the Sunday game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but his recovery has been slowed and Jose was advised not to risk the former Juventus midfielder. Despite starting the season impressively, the Old Trafford club have obviously missed Pogba … [Read more...]
Board To Mourinho: This Is The Only Way You Can Make January Signings
According to new reports, the Manchester United board have informed manager Jose Mourinho of their decision to cut cost during the January transfer window, and that the Portuguese has to sell before he can buy new players when the window opens. Mourinho has spent nothing less than £285million to bring new players to Old Trafford since he arrived the club last year. The Portuguese has landed six major stars: Paul Pogba (from Juventus), Romelu Lukaku (from Everton), Victor Lindelof (from Benfica), Nemanja Matic (from Chelsea), Eric Bailly (from Villarreal), and Armenian star Henrikh Mkhitaryan. And although Zlatan Ibrahimovic was brought in last summer as a free man, the Swedish legend has also been handed massive wages. Financial figures released last … [Read more...]
Chelsea set to replace Michael Emenalo with Frank Lampard
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is being lined up as a surprise replacement for departed Michael Emenalo as the Blues technical director, as per reports. Frank Lampard has been doing Television punditry work since retiring from Professional football but has been strongly linked with a coaching role at the club after he undertook his coaching badges while helping out Jody Morris with the U-18s. And the UEFA Champions League winner has been touted to replace Emenalo, as per the Daily Express. The Nigerian surprisingly announced his exit from the west London club on Monday in the aftermath of the club’s 1-0 victory over rivals Manchester United on Sunday. In the mean term, Billionaire owner Roman Abramovich’s right-hand woman and Director Marina Granovskaia is to … [Read more...]
Jack Wilsher sends message to fans ahead of North London clash
Arsenal star Jack Wilshere has taken to Instagram to issue an arousing cry ahead of the Gunners English Premier League tie with City rivals Tottenham Hotspur after the international break. Jack Wilshere, though started on the bench, was introduced in the second-half on Sunday as the Gunners drooped to a frustrating 3-1 annihilation to Man City in the League. Their title aspiration suffered a major blow as a result of the loss which left the Gunners 12 points short of League pioneers Manchester City after only 11 matches of the campaign. The Gunners will now need to regroup amid the break as they hope to bounce back to winning routes against their City rivals at The Emirates Stadium on Saturday, November 18. The England international midfielder, who has been … [Read more...]
Gary Neville Sends Message To Man United About Mkhitaryan After Chelsea Defeat
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville is not pleased with Henrikh Mkhitaryan's performance at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, following his former side's 1-0 defeat by Chelsea in the premier league. Mkhitaryan featured from the start of the game, but couldn't make any mark whatsoever in the midfield for Manchester United before he was eventually substituted in the 62nd minute of the duel. This season so far, Henrikh has started 10 of his side's 11 Premier League games but keeps struggling for form in recent weeks. The 28-year-old was regarded as the worst player on the pitch that Sunday afternoon and has been called out by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher for his terrible performance after the game in West London. And when analysing Manchester … [Read more...]
Good News To Fans – Liverpool Set To Bring Back Suso To Anfield!
Liverpool have been impressive upfront this term, and it appears manager Jurgen Klopp will make use of the upcoming winter transfer window to add more strength to that department. According to reports, the Anfield club are interested in bringing back Spanish star player Suso. Obviously, Liverpool made a big mistake by allowing the player leave Anfield, as he is now doing very well in Italy. It was made known that the Merseyside club are ready to bring him back to Anfield, despite that he signed a new contract this year with the Rossoneri that has a release clause of €40million. It was also added that Liverpool sent scouts to watch AC Milan's game against Sassuolo on Monday night, with Suso scoring in the second half to give his side a comfortable 2-0 win … [Read more...]
Revealed! David Luiz thinks Diego Costa is behind his current spat with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte
Spain international forward Diego Costa looks to be the person causing trouble at Premier League Champions Chelsea, despite having joined Atletico Madrid two months ago. According to reports, Brazil international defender David Luiz believes that his present spat with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte can be traced back to his Diego Costa, his former team-mate. David Luiz was dropped from the Matchday squad for the Manchester United clash on Sunday. This followed a reported dressing down from the Italian during a team meeting last week Thursday, during which the tactician picked on the Brazilian for his display in the recent UEFA Champions League loss to AS Roma. After the 1-0 victory over Premier League rivals Manchester United, Antonio Conte failed to guarantee … [Read more...]
Laurent Koscielny has a breaking news for fans ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
France international defender Laurent Koscielny has made public his intentions to end his international football career after next summer's FIFA World Cup in the cold country of Russia. The 32-year-old Arsenal star made his France debut back in 2011 and has since made 49 appearances for the team nicknamed Les Bleus so far. The Arsenal center-half was part of the team that represented France at the European Championship in 2012, 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 European Championship. The Didier Deschamp tutored side lost in the final match of the latter on home ground after an extra-time winning goal from Eder gave European Champions Portugal a 1-0 victory at Stade-Francais. Laurent Koscielny spoke on Tuesday at the national team camp ahead of double friendly games … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho did this for Antonio Conte’s handshake before his teams loss at Chelsea
A video has emerged of Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho waiting to shake hands with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte before the Red Devils 1-0 loss at Stamford Bridge at the weekend. The former Chelsea boss and Antonio Conte stole the headlines after the Chelsea win, as the Italian tactician’s wild celebrations at the Bridge meant Manchester United’s boss was forced to head for the changing rooms without the traditional manager handshake. Jose Mourinho confirmed Antonio Conte disappeared immediately after the match, stating: ‘You want me [Jose Mourinho] to go and chase him [Antonio Conte] in the middle of the field? I [Jose Mourinho] was there [at the technical area]. I [Jose Mourinho] shook hands with the people who were there [technical area].’ The … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger confirms Alexis Sanchez will remain at the Emirates next season despite Man City interest
As the winter transfer window moves closer, there is a rumour that league leaders Manchester City are still heavily keen on signing Chilean Alexis Sanchez, however, Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger does not see the former Barcelona forward joining Pep's team in January. The French tactician believes that his most prized asset will remain at the Emirates Stadium until his contract runs out next summer. A new deal might not be offered at the moment but allowing the Chilean go in January is one option for Arsene Wenger and the North London club. In the Manchester City match pre-game presser, the Arsenal boss rubbished rumours about fans and pundits alike, questioning the striker’s commitment to the side via Goal.com. Arsene Wenger refuted claims from the press and … [Read more...]
“Please, don’t toy with me” – Fans React To David Silva Latest Liverpool Links
Liverpool have one of the best attacks right now in the premier league as Jurgen Klopp has more than a few quality attacking players in his team at Anfield. This, of course, can't be disputed. However, a few hours ago, there were reports circulating in the media that the Merseyside club are interested in signing an experienced playmaker, and the player that was brought to the limelight was Manchester City's David Silva. According to the speculations, Liverpool are planning a make a big-money move to get the signature of the Spanish superstar from his Manchester club. Silva, who reportedly earns €180,000 each week with the citizens, is a proven quality talent and has what it takes to add more value to whichever club he will play for. Despite being 31 … [Read more...]
After Handshake Snub – Mourinho Set To ‘Revenge’ On Conte By Doing This
Jose Mourinho was once more embarrassed at Stamford Bridge on Sunday after losing to his former club Chelsea in the premier league again. Mourinho shook hands with the Chelsea players before the start of the game - many of them worked under him during his stay at the club, but had a cold hand-shake with the club's current manager Antonio Conte. But once it was full-time, immediately after the ref's final whistle, the Italian manager allowed his excitements get the better part of him and chose to run into the middle of the field without shaking hands with Mourinho. Both managers are obviously not the best of friends, and it appears their issues would get broader, following reports that Jose is willing to sign a key player from Chelsea when another chance … [Read more...]
Patrik Schick Desires Man United’s Move
Roma star player Patrik Schick has made known his ambitions of playing for bigger clubs someday in the future, admitting he dreams of playing for a club like Manchester United whenever the opportunity comes. Schick joined Roma temporarily from Sampdoria during the summer transfer window but has been prevented by injuries from displaying his full potential at the Stadio Olimpico club. This season so far, the 21-year-old has played just once for his new side in the Italian top flight. The talented player emerged as a target for Serie A champions Juventus during the past summer transfer window and was heavily linked with a move to the Turin-based club. Juve took some steps to bring him in, but he failed two separate medicals at the club, which prevented him … [Read more...]
Injury boost for Arsenal as Tottenham suffer eight injury setback ahead of North London derby
Tottenham Hotspurs could be without about eight players for the North London Derby on 18 November. Harry Winks and England international forward Harry Kane have apparently pulled out from England’s upcoming friendly matches against World Champions Germany and Brazil with various injuries. Both Tottenham stars were substituted off during their 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last Weekend with Harry Kane battling a hamstring problem, which saw him miss the Manchester United clash, and Winks suffering an injury with his ankle. Hugo Lloris is also fighting to be fully fit in time for the match at the Emirates Stadium after sustaining a groin injury against European Champions Real Madrid; Toby Alderweireld could also miss the clash after sustaining a hamstring … [Read more...]
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