Chelsea FC managed to defeat Derby County last night with three goals to two in the Carabao League. However, it was very glaring last night that coach Maurizio Sarri needs to work on his defense because they were not spectacular. But we are worried about Andrea Christensen - This is because as at last season under former coach Antonio Conte, Christensen was among the top stars in the Blues defense, where he played among the back three. The defender was strong, assertive and decisive but the same can't be said of his current form at … [Read more...]
Chelsea players’ ratings vs Derby County
Chelsea played host to coach Frank Lampard led Derby County side last night in the fourth round of the Carabao League. The game showed a lot of weakness in the Blues defense - which is likely to be the next area coach Maurizio Sarri will have to look into. Chelsea won the game with three goals to two but it was a hard win for the Blues as most of the players were not spectacular and really look confused in the first half. Below is Chelsea players' ratings against Derby; Caballero 6: he put a lot of pressure on the Blues defense but made … [Read more...]
Pogba raises dust again on United transfer
There are reasons to make claims again in the media following the simple statement by Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba that he sees Turin, the home ground of his former club Juventus as home. Pogba was speculated to be interested in leaving the Old Trafford after his rift with manager Jose Mourinho who later stripped the French player of the captain band. Few weeks back was a tempting period for the World Cup winner at the Theatre of Dreams following his fallout with the manager and also having to experience bad results at the club. … [Read more...]
Why Mourinho not worried about David de Gea’s contract
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has stated that he is not worried about the contract issues of Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea at the club. The contract of the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper ends at the end of the season and he has refused to put pen to paper with reports that he is bent on leaving the club as a result of the style of the Portuguese manager. Juventus are reported to be monitoring the player as it is revealed that they will be willing to have him as a free player and also give him a befitting deal. Why Arsenal fans … [Read more...]
Arsenal boss backs star player after Red Card
Arsenal boss Unai Emery remains delighted with the performance of his youngster, Matteo Guendouzi despite seeing a second yellow card that forced him out of the Carabao Cup game. Arsenal played out a 2-1 win against Blackpool on Wednesday night with the new arrival being one of the best in the field but it did not end well as he got a second yellow card which reduced the team to 10 men. Emery in his opinion said the player was only unlucky to have seen the second yellow card but affirms that the young lad must not change his approach towards … [Read more...]
What I learnt from former Arsenal boss Wenger – Ljungberg
Arsenal legend and youth Coach Freddie Ljungberg has explained the technicalities he learnt from former manager Arsene Wenger which has kept him going. According to Ljungberg, he has been in charge of the dressing room and has brought calm because of what he learnt from the French boss. The head coach of the Arsenal U-23 team saw his side suffer a 6-2 defeat against League two side Cheltenham Town in the Checkatrade Trophy on Tuesday night. He noted that despite the bad loss, he has been able to raise the morale of the players adding that … [Read more...]
Unai Emery gives latest situation with Aaron Ramsey
Arsenal boss has spoken of contract rebel Aaron Ramsey following his performance at the Carabao Cup win against Blackpool on Wednesday night. The Wales international was involved in the game with the Gunners winning 2-1, all thanks to goals from Stephan Litscterner and Smith Emile for winning the game for the team. Emery stated that the player was doing well and still in high spirit without being disturbed by the situation of his contract with the club. It has been revealed that the former Cardiff City midfielder has been told he will not … [Read more...]
Unai Emery defends ‘shaky’ star player performance
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has defended goalkeeper Petr Cech’s performance in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Blackpool. The Gunners recorded their 13th unbeaten run as they defeated their opponent 2-1 but Cech’s performance which was shaky became a worry for fans and it was obvious with their reactions each time the ball gets to the Gunners 18 box. The Spanish boss said it normal for the fans to be afraid of such situations because the defenders have no choice to play with the goalkeeper each time there is a pressure from the opponent. Emery … [Read more...]
Did Dele Alli make the right decision joining Tottenham over Liverpool?
England attacking midfielder, Dele Alli moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 from MK Dons despite interest from Liverpool and also his love for the Reds legend, Stephen Gerrard. However, since joining Tottenham Hotspur over three years ago, Dele Alli has established himself as one of the premier league best-attacking midfielders. So far Dele Alli has made 153 appearances for Tottenham with 43 goals to his name, his performance has also earned him a spot in the English national squad under coach Gareth Southgate. But what would have happened … [Read more...]
Wenger ‘hints’ at new destination
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that he will be taking a new job with offers all over but stated that there is no chance he will be picking a job in England. Giving reasons for his claim, the Frenchman stated that it will be odd for him to return back to England with another team knowing his past relationship with Arsenal. Wenger spent 22 years as the Gunners’ boss and was made to leave the Emirates Stadium in the summer against his wish. He has since been without a job but from all indications, he will return to being a … [Read more...]
Mourinho ready for another showdown with Ed Woodward after latest step
Emerging reports indicate that Manchester United boss is ready for another showdown with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after submitting his January transfer list. It would be recalled that the Portuguese manager had a faceoff with the club’s chief for failing to sign his wish of a centre back in the summer with the likes of Toby Alderweireld, Harry Maguire and Jerome Boateng slipping out of his hand. These created a rift between the both officials of the club with the former Chelsea boss blaming Woodward for making his side … [Read more...]
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