Chelsea star player Eden Hazard is expected to make his first premier league start of the season when his side clash with Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy believes Antonio Conte does not need to risk the Belgian against their London rivals because the blues are superior to the gunners. Chelsea have recovered from their opening day disappointing loss to Burnley after bouncing back to win four consecutive games in all competitions - the latest being the 6-0 Champions League thrashing of Qarabag on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard missed the opening month of the season due to an injury sustained during the summer but has made substitute appearances against both Leicester … [Read more...]
Michael Keane Reveals Why He Ignored Man United During Summer Window
English star player Michael Keane is confessing that he had long thoughts over a potential return to his boyhood club Manchester United this summer. He, however, believes he made the right decision in moving to Goodison Park instead. Keane left Man United two years ago in search of regular first-team football and has quickly established himself as one of the most promising defenders in the English top flight. The defender was given the chance to re-sign for the red devils during the summer window, but he turned down the opportunity and instead complete a £30 Million move to Everton. And speaking recently about his career and his decisions, Micheal made it known he is happy playing for a big club like Everton that has given him the chance to play in … [Read more...]
Finally, Klopp Speaks: This Is Why I Didn’t Sign A Centre-back During Transfer Window
Jurgen Klopp has explained why he couldn't sign a centre-back for Liverpool after his side missed out on Southampton's Virgil Van Dijk during the summer transfer window. Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for the Netherlands international for much of this summer but were forced to put away their interest in him after his side threatened to report them to the FA for approaching the defender illegally. Last season, defensive issues almost cost Liverpool a top-four spot in the premier league and their defending woes appear to be extending into this new season. They were thrashed 5-0 last weekend by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City and couldn't hold on to a goal lead during the Champions League game against Sevilla on Wednesday that eventually made them … [Read more...]
Sadio Mane Send A Bold Message To Fans After Incident
Liverpool star player Sadio Mane has sent a message to his side's fans, declaring he won't change the way he plays on the field after his brutal clash with Man City's goalie Ederson. The Senegalese also promised to get to the ball first next time when he finds himself in a similar situation. During the 5-0 trashing of his side at the Etihad Stadium last weekend, Mane was sent off the pitch for a studs-up clash on City's shot-stopper, which brought the Brazilian down in pains. Ederson was stretchered off and required several stitches on his cheek. Nevertheless, former Manchester United star player Gary Neville - like many other observers - was of the opinion that the red card shown to Mane was an unnecessary one and that the decision of the referee to banish … [Read more...]
Alvaro Morata Reveals Who Made Him Join Chelsea This Summer
Chelsea summer signing Alvaro Morata has revealed he never thought he would become a Chelsea player until he held talks with the club's manager Antonio Conte this summer. The former Real Madrid striker has made an impressive start to his task of filling the void opened by his countryman Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge. Following his club-record move during the summer window, he has been able to score three goals in the English top flight for his new side. This however could have been something very different for the Spain international, and he could have found himself elsewhere other than Stamford Bridge this season. He emerged as a top target for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United and was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford during the summer … [Read more...]
Manchester United handed permission to sign Leander Dendoncker
According to reports, Anderlecht will permit Manchester United transfer target Leander Dendoncker to leave over the summer. The 22-year-old had a brilliant 2016-17 season where he played 56 matches in all competitions, including 40 in the Belgian League including post-season playoffs and 15 matches in European competitions where the Belgian side won the domestic title and reached the quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League where they were eliminated. Leander Dendoncker scored the late minute equalizer in the first leg of the quarter-final clash with United at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium. The Belgium international star was linked to Mourinho’s side over the recently slammed summer window before United completed the signing of Serbian Nemanja Matic from … [Read more...]
Man Utd vs. Everton: Ryan Gigs tells Rooney to celebrate if he scores at Old Trafford
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Mark Rooney has been told to jubilate for his new club Everton if he scores against his former side Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. United legend Ryan Giggs says the former England international captain should display his passion for his new side if he does score on the day. Wayne Rooney enjoyed a brilliant career at Old Trafford after leaving Everton for United back in 2004. But the 31-year-old striker decided to leave the Manchester club for a return to his boyhood side this summer window. Ryan Giggs told Sky Sports: “If you (Rooney) score a goal, you (everyone) hear players talk about (it), you sort of lose yourself and I (Giggs) don't think we (fans) should get away from that. He believes a … [Read more...]
Klopp Drops Hints Of Oxlade-Chamberlain’s New Position
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has made it known that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of his three stars who could replace Mane on Saturday. Alex is yet to make his full debut for the Merseyside club, but was only used as a substitute during their 5-0 loss against Man City last weekend and in the 2-2 Champions League tie against Sevilla on Tuesday. While still with his former club at North London, the Englishman was used in various positions by his then manager Arsene Wenger. He was used as a right-winger and wing-back - both left and right. But he publicly revealed his desire to play as an attacking midfielder in his new club. Jurgen Klopp however has a lot of competition in his engine room, and the tussle will only increase as a result of Philippe Coutinho's … [Read more...]
Arsene Wenger not worried by Stamford Bridge struggle records after recent wins against Chelsea ahead of London derby
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has pointed to his team's recent cup victory over Chelsea as evidence his team can cope pretty well away from home. Wenger insists his side's poor recent record at Chelsea home ground - Stamford Bridge will count for little against the Blues on Sunday afternoon. The North London club have not won at Stamford Bridge since October 2011, when Dutchman Robin van Persie netted a hat-trick in a 5-3 win. The Gunners have also lost both of their English Premier League away matches this season to occupy 11th after four League games. But rather than talking about recent history, the French tactician preferred to focus on the Gunner's recent FA Cup and Community Shield successes over Antonio Conte's team. Arsene Wenger told newsmen … [Read more...]
Man Utd vs. Everton: Jose Mourinho’s best-attacking line-up
A lot has changed at Old Trafford since last campaign, and the most significant aspect is goals. Manchester United found goals hard to come by last season, but that has since changed since their recent acquisitions. They have netted 15 goals in their last five games – an average of three goals a game – and fans will expect their team to come out firing against an Everton team that have lost their last two matches 0-3. Here is manager Jose Mourinho’s most attacking line-up – excluding the injured French international Paul Pogba – for the encounter with Ronald Koeman’s Everton on Sunday afternoon. United’s front six, along with flying full-backs Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young, have all shown a capacity to inflict misery going forward so far this … [Read more...]
Football prediction: 16th September 2017
England Premier League (LLL) Crystal Palace vs Southhampton (WDL) - X-10 mins (WWL) Liverpool vs Burnley (LDW) - 1 / 1 & Over 1.5 / 1 Corner / 1x & Over 1.5 (WDL) Huddersfield vs Leicester city (WLL) - 2X / GG / Away score (LWW) Newcastle vs Stoke (WDD) - Under 3.5 / X-10 Mins Totteham vs Swansea - 1 / 1X & Under 4.5 (WDW) Watford vs Manchester city (DWW) - 2 / 2X & Over 1.5 (WDL) West brom vs West ham (LLW) - 1X / Under 3.5 Championship (WLL) Ipswich vs Bolton (LLL) - 1 / 1x (WLD) Milwall vs Leeds (WWW)- 2x Italy Serie A (LDL) Crotone vs Inter Milan (WWW) - 2 / 2X & Under 4.5 (WL) Roma vs Hellas verona (LDL) - 1X & Over 1.5 Serie B (WWD) Frosinone vs Bari (WLL) - 1X / … [Read more...]
Real Madrid to renew interest in Eden Hazard next summer
According to Don Balon, Spanish La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a summer transfer move for Belgium international attacker Eden Hazard. The defending La Liga and European champions, who have won one and drawn two of their opening 2017-18 La Liga fixtures, are set to renew their interest in the Chelsea attacker at the end of the season. The 26-year-old winger, who has made 78 international caps for Belgium, has played just two first-team matches for the West London club so far this season after recuperating from an ankle surgery. The Chelsea attacking midfielder, who arrived at the Bridge back in the summer of 2012 after his reported £32million transfer from French Ligue 1 side Lille, has netted 72 goals in over 250 matches in all … [Read more...]
Chelsea players wrestle with big inflatable balls in training ahead of Arsenal clash
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is using some unusual training techniques in a bid to prepare his players for Sunday's English Premier League game with Arsenal. The Blues welcome the Gunners to Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon as they bid to extend their English Premier League winning run to four consecutive games. With three days after demolishing Qarabag in the UEFA Champions League, Chelsea's players were all smiling taking part in several exercise routines involving a big blue yoga balls. As well as using the giant balls for a couple of stretching routines, Antonio Conte's men entered into some one-on-one wrestling competitions as each player tries to pull the giant ball from their opponent's grasp. The Italian tactician is expected to continue his … [Read more...]
Arsenal considering January transfer for Premier League flop
Arsenal have been heavily linked with Juventus attacker Juan Cuadrado, potentially lining him up to replace Chilean Alexis Sanchez and German Mesut Özil who could leave the North London when their contracts run out next summer. As per latest reports, the Gunners could be willing to sign the winger, should Chile international forward Alexis Sanchez leave for Premier League rivals Manchester City and Germany international Mesut Özil depart the Emirates club when his contract ends next summer, but it’s believed there has not been an official bid yet. There were a lot of speculations linking winger Cuadrado to Arsenal this summer window, despite the Colombia international only moving to Serie A Champions Juventus on a permanent deal back in May from Chelsea. The … [Read more...]
Chelsea vs. Arsenal Preview: Bookies Predict 3 – 1 home win for Blues
Premier League Champions Chelsea host Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend and the Blues will be willing to continue their impressive run of form with a win. After the disappointing defeat against Burnley on the opening day of the Premier League season, Antonio Conte’s team have found their rhythm once again. They will be heading into this London derby on the back of a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League, and the Gunners needs to be very careful approaching the match. Arsene Wenger’s men have lost two of their last three English Premier League matches, and their record against top four teams is quite embarrassing. Arsenal will need to improve on their backline if they want to come out with a positive result from this derby. The West … [Read more...]
Mourinho Angry With Paul Pogba For Doing This
According to new revelations, Manchester United star player Paul Pogba played deaf ears to advice from the club's medical team and trained with a private trainer despite concerns over his hamstring, which has now bring about his current injury setback. Pogba is very likely to sit out for the next six weeks after tearing his hamstring against Basel on Tuesday night during their Champions League group opener. The France international limped off the pitch after 19 minutes of the game and was replaced by Marouane Fellaini. The Sun are reporting that United boss Jose Mourinho is angry with the midfielder for going against the advice of the club's medical staff and training privately when he was being clearly warned against that. The record-signing had also … [Read more...]
Thomas Meunier Would Prefer A Move To Man United
Following his recent links with the premier league, Paris Saint-Germain star player Thomas Meunier has once again declared his love for English heavyweights Manchester United. According to reports, the right back was a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur during the summer transfer window after his impressive performances at the Paris club. Chelsea however signed Davide Zappacosta from Torino, while Mauricio Pochettino's side sealed a deal for Ivorian man Serge Aurier from PSG. Thomas has not hidden his interest to move to England to ply his trade one day, and he made it known that Old Trafford would be his preferred destination due to his love for Man United. In an interview with SFR Sport1 Direct, the Belgian star was asked which club he plays … [Read more...]
This Bad News For Man United Is Good News For Liverpool
After sharing points with Stoke City last weekend in the premier league, Jose Mourinho led his boys to a comfortable win over FC Basel in their opening Champions League game of the new campaign at Old Trafford. However, the Portuguese boss suffered a major injury setback during the 3-0 win. Frenchman Paul Pogba adorned the skipper's band for the Champions League game but limped off the pitch just after 19 minutes with a hamstring injury. And after the game, Jose claimed that the record-signing could be out for weeks before a recent report covered by BBC insists the Frenchman will be out of action for at least a month and could be out for six good weeks. What this means is that the former Juventus star is very likely to miss the match against Liverpool on … [Read more...]
Liverpool prepare winter transfer move for Italian Serie A star
According to reports emanating from Italy, Liverpool are one of the several clubs interested in Fiorentina’s forward Federico Chiesa. The forwards performances have been receiving a lot of accolades from football fans and pundits alike, and it looks like Liverpool’s scouts have also been pleased with him. Chiesa, 19, has already earned a spot in Italy’s U21 National team squad and there are hopes for him in his home country Italy. The teenage sensation is predominantly a right-sided winger but he can also play anywhere across the front three, and his pace is a major asset, something which makes the teenager a perfect fit in the Reds system. Italian Serie A giants Inter Milan and Napoli are also keen on the striker, and both teams will continue to watch … [Read more...]
Premier League striker finally reveals reason he snubbed Chelsea
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente revealed that a last-minute phone call from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub the Premier League champions in favour of a transfer move to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Spain international striker made the transfer from Swansea for a reported £12million fee on summer transfer deadline day and will provide adequate competition for star forward like England international Harry Kane. The Spaniard, who netted 15 league goals last campaign, had been expected to reunite with his former Juventus tactician Antonio Conte at Chelsea. But the 32-year-old experienced striker said his decision was influenced by a late minute call from Spurs tactician Pochettino. He told Daily Mail that Pochettino called him and … [Read more...]
Ahead Of Man United Clash: Everton Already Scared Of This ‘Dangerous’ Player
Manchester United summer signing Romelu Lukaku is currently on fire for his new side, and his former Everton manager Ronald Koeman is scared the Belgian could enjoy a field day when the two clubs clash this weekend for their next premier league game. The former Everton man was a hot prospect during the past summer transfer window after emerging as a target for a handful of top English clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. And while everyone thought he would be going back to his former club at Stamford Bridge, the Belgium international chose to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford instead - all thanks to persuasion from his friend Paul Pogba. He has hit the ground running since his £75million move to Manchester United and has scored … [Read more...]
4-3-3 Formation, English Star Replaces Dutchman In Liverpool’s Probable Line Vs Burnley
Liverpool failed to win their last two matches despite kicking off this new season impressively. They were thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City last weekend and drew Sevilla 2-2 at Anfield on Wednesday evening in their Champions League group opener. They will, however, be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they clash with Burnley on Saturday for their next premier league game. They are currently three points behind league leaders Manchester United and are regarded favourites to get all three points after full-time against Burnley. And as far as Liverpool's team news is concerned, Senegal star player Sadio Mane won't be playing against the clarets as a result of his red card against Man City. So, Brazilian superstar Philippe Coutinho is expected to … [Read more...]
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