The Los Blanco’s took on the relegated Granada side in one of the La Liga games of the weekend in order to keep pace with Barcelona in the title race away from home. It was a crucial match for the away side as they needed all three points to stand a chance of overturning Barcelona by virtue of their outstanding match. This they did in style as they defeated Tony Adams relegated Granada side on the road. The win helped Real Madrid keep pace with the Catalan side that beat Villarreal 4-1 thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi. With the visitors 0-4 convincing win over the host (Granada) we take some features into considerations. Here are three significant points from the Granada 0-4 loss to Real Madrid. Madrid’s Champions League preference The Spanish … [Read more...]
Manchester City 5-0 Crystal Palace, Three talking points from the game.
The Eastland’s recorded an impressive 5-0 win over giant killers Crystal Palace at the Etihad. The host (Manchester City) was on the front foot for most part the game as they put five goals past the visitors who looked a shadow of themselves on the road. Goals from David Silva, Kevin De Bruyne (whose initial free-kick was saved by the goalkeeper), Raheem Sterling and the defensive duo of Skipper Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi (from a header through set-play) set City on a high note as they continued their Champions League ambitions. Crystal Palace had their chances but Guardiola would be pleased his side kept a clean sheet at least after conceding much this season. The visitors that defeated Chelsea and Liverpool 2-1 away from home respectively were … [Read more...]
Congrats To Chelsea Fans! Another Chelsea Star Wins Yet Another Award!
As Chelsea fans around the world get set to begin celebrating if they should get the full three points against West Brom today, One of the blues players has won the Premier League goal of the month award for the month of April. Former Barcelona man Pedro Rodriguez, following his goal against Everton at Goodison Park last month, has not gone unnoticed. His screamer against Everton been awarded the Premier League goal of the month award for April. Pedro played a crucial role in helping his Chelsea side get the needed three points as he pulled his force into the top corner of Maarten Stekelenburg’s goal. The Spaniard now see an increase in his trophy closest as he get set to lifting the premier league trophy with his teammates at Stamford Bridge. Last … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Man United Management: ‘I Don’t Want This Player, Sign This Chelsea Star Instead
As the summer transfer window draws nearer, it is normal that different players would be linked to different clubs - but some are simply surprising. One of the shocking transfer speculations out there is Real Madrid star player Gareth Bale getting set to leave the La Liga giants and moving back to the premier league, with Manchester United said to be the closest destination. It was claimed that Bale is open to joining the red devils at the end of this season, but Real Madrid chiefs are torn over whether they should sell him or not. It was added that the Old Trafford club are very likely to actually make him theirs at the end of this season, but their Portuguese boss is said to be prioritising other deals. One of his more preferred choice is Chelsea star … [Read more...]
Mourinho Is More Serious Than Conte Over This Star – Chelsea Might Lose Him!
Everton star striker Romelu Lukaku has been seriously linked with Chelsea and Manchester United ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window. However, it appears Man United manager Jose Mourinho is more keen on getting the Belgian star, and might eventually get his signature if Chelsea did not act fast. Manchester United have eventually lost Swede legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic to injury, and it is necessary that he sign one or two powerful strikers to add more quality to his squad. Right now, Daily Star states that Jose Mourinho is set to splash 85 million pounds ($110million) to get Lukaku's signature. Lukaku has been in top form for Everton and currently leads the goal-scoring charts in the English top flight, having scored 24 times. In all competitions for the … [Read more...]
Arsenal Hero Sends Message Across About Chelsea Manager Antonio Conte
Last summer, Chelsea management made the best decision by bringing Italian manager Antonio Conte. The former Juventus boss has helped turned the blues fortunes around for good following their disappointing campaign last season that saw them finishing at the tenth position on the premier league table. The former Italy head coach has worked very hard to bring out the best in the players at Chelsea and made his favoured 3-4-3 system outstanding in the English top flight. He is on his way to winning the premier league title in his first campaign at the west London club, and has amassed lots of admiration to himself as this season approaches it end. And right now, former Arsenal defender Martin Keown, hailing the Italian boss, observed that the Italian manager … [Read more...]
Conte Admits: ‘I Need To Replace These Players At Chelsea’
This season, Antonio Conte lost superb players like Oscar, Ivanovic, and John Mikel at Chelsea. Club captain and veteran John Terry has officially made it known that he is also leaving the Stamford Bridge club at the end of this season. All of John Terry, Mikel Obi, Branislav Ivanovic, and Oscar, are legends at Chelsea as they profusely helped the English club become one of the best clubs in Europe, and in the world at large. However, the new Italian manager says the departing stars must be replaced, and he is set to bring in new generation of legends for the club when summer comes. Antonio Conte insists that this moment at Chelsea is a transitional period and he is set to building good foundations for the club. He stressed that since the club are … [Read more...]
Manchester United Transfer: Argentine Star Makes U-turn Over Future, Euro Giants On Alert
Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero wants to remain at Manchester United amid keen interest from Inter Milan. The keeper has been second-fiddle to David De Gea at the Old Trafford despite being a decent goalkeeper at the national team level with Argentina. Romero has been chosen to play in the Europa League this season, making solid displays to help the Red Devils to the final of the competition, drawing interest from several clubs in Europe with promise of better opportunities next season. Inter Milan have started plans to revamp their squad after a massive takeover by a Chinese consortium and have identified several targets to help in their rebuilding process. Prior reports suggests that Romero had his head turned about the idea of being a number one … [Read more...]
This Midfielder Will Play For Arsenal Next Season, Former Boss Reveals
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has admitted that Jack Wilshere will remain at Arsenal next season despite speculations over his future. The Gunners midfielder has had an injury-stricken career despite having brilliant skills to become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Jack Wilshere left the Emirates last summer for a loan move to Bournemouth, in search of better opportunities after the arrival of Granit Xhaka which further pegged his progress at Arsenal. Upon his arrival at the Vitality stadium, the 25-year-old went on to become a constant figure with the Cherries, sparking interest from several clubs who were ready to pounce on his signature with his contract at Arsenal running to an end. Eddie Howe has now confirmed that Wilshere has … [Read more...]
Manchester City Hijack £68m Move For Manchester United Target
Manchester United will battle Manchester City for the signature for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, according to reports. The 25-year-old has been tipped to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this summer due to his lack of chances under Zinedine Zidane, drawing interest from several clubs in Europe. Manchester United have been heavily linked with a move to Rodriguez, with reports that Mourinho is keen on having Rodriguez at the Old Trafford next season in a bid to reinforce his squad this summer. Reports in Spanish outlet Diario Madrista claim that United have intensified their efforts to see the Colombian join them this season. The report also claim that Manchester City have also joined in the pursuit of Rodriguez and are ready to battle United's offer … [Read more...]
West Brom Vs Chelsea: Tottenham Manager Reveals What Will Happen During Important Clash
Should Chelsea get all three points tonight against West Brom at Hawthorns, the Stamford Bridge club will be confirmed Premier League champions before the season officially comes to an end in the English top flight. And Tottenham Hotspur Mauricio Pochettino has revealed what he will be doing this evening during the important title-deciding game at Hawthorns. And the Argentine manager states that he would be watching the game, despite that his side's title aspiration this term is on the brink of hitting the rocks. The White Hart Lane club sit seven points behind Chelsea and blew the opportunity of keeping the presure on Antonio Conte's side when they lost 1-0 to West Ham in their last premier league game. Mauricio will still be tuning in to see how their … [Read more...]
Arsenal Wants To Sign This Top German Machine, Gooners Will Be Happy
Arsenal is plotting an audacious move for Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng, according to reports. The Gunners are believed to be keen on adding defensive reinforcements this summer, and as identified the German defender as one of their defensive targets but will have to battle Tottenham Hotspur who are also said to be interested in the defender. Reports in TransferMarketWeb claim that Gunners will have to beat Spurs to Boateng's signature this summer, with strong indications that Mauricio Pochettino wants the top defender. The 28-year-old has been a solid figure at Bayern Munich since his move from Manchester City in 2011, due to inconsistent displays but has gone on to become of the best defenders in Europe due to his heroics in the Bundesliga and the … [Read more...]
Manchester United, Liverpool In Hot Pursuit For Top Assist Provider
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas is a subject of transfer interest from Manchester United and Liverpool this summer, according to reports. The Spanish midfielder has been tipped to leave Chelsea this summer due to his lack of chances under Antonio Conte, who has preferred the midfield partnership of N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in his 3-4-3 formation, sparking speculations that several clubs are ready to pounce on his signature. Reports in Italian outlet Calciomercato claim that Fabregas is being pursued by United and Liverpool as the midfielder begins to look for his next club this summer. AC Milan have also been credited with an interest for the 29-year-old. The former Arsenal captain joined Barcelona after years been a fan favourite at the Emirates but … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Eden Hazard To Win Ballon d’Or?
The Chelsea star forward and Belgium international believes he does not need to move to La Liga before he can win the prestigious golden ball. He added that after his side win the Premier League title this season, he will have one eye on the Ballon d'Or. For the past nine years, the prestigious award has been shared between the La Liga duo of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. And if any of them should win it again in 2017, it will mean the duo have dominated the Golden Ball for 10 years. And Hazard, speaking to Sky Sports ahead of his side's title deciding game against West Brom on Friday, believes the Balloon d'Or can be won by a player in England, and that he personally hopes winning it one day. He noted that even though the Ballon d'Or winners play … [Read more...]
Chelsea Target Alexis Sanchez Finally Made A Decision?
Chelsea star striker Diego Costa is expected to leave the club at the end of this season to the Chinese Super League, and one of the forwards linked with Chelsea as a possible replacement for the Spaniard is Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez had been linked with joining Chelsea ahead of the summer transfer window, and many fans are expecting to see the Chilean do his thing at Stamford Bridge. However, it appears things won't go on that way anymore.... According to reports, the Arsenal man has ignored the premier league clubs of Chelsea and Manchester City as his most preferred destination, and has chosen Bayern Munich instead. A French news outlet 'Le Parisien' insists that Sanchez made the Bundesliga giants his most preferred destination, followed by … [Read more...]
If Manchester United Achieve Success With This, It Could Affect Chelsea And Arsenal
Manchester United Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho is set to strengthen his squad at the end of this season and has been linked with Atletico Madrid superstar Antoine Griezmann for some time. However, if the Old Trafford club should achieve success singing Griezmann this summer, it could affect the duo of Chelsea and Arsenal - and here is how. Should Griezmann make the move, Atletico Madrid will definitely work towards replacing him with another superb star - and it might be either Chelsea forward Diego Costa or Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez. Even though the Madrid club are not yet sure if they will be facing a transfer ban this summer, they are expected to be allowed - and their boss Diego Simeone will be definitely granted the cash to splash on big … [Read more...]
Prem Boss Issues Strong Transfer Ultimatum Over Arsenal Target
Everton boss Ronald Koeman has informed midfielder Ross Barkley to make a decision over his future amid speculations over his future. The 23-year-old is yet to decide on his future at Goodison Park, drawing interest from several clubs in the Premier League with Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur leading the pursuit. Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has now come out to reveal that the club does not have the luxury of waiting on the player and asked him to decide whether he wants to commit his future at Everton or move on with just one year on his current deal. He said: “Still one week, time for him to decide. The board is working a long time for Ross to stay for a long period. “It’s up to the player but we don’t wait until August. We need an answer if he will accept … [Read more...]
Man United Hero Sends Message To Chelsea Fans About ‘Silent’ Star
In the world of football, there are certain 'special silent players' in each team. Let me describe these crop of players properly. They are regulars in a team and their presence is not too felt by fans and they rarely win awards and what have you. Nevertheless, if anything happened and they couldn't play (perhaps get injured or suspended), a big hole will appear in the team, the team will get unbalanced, and a perfect replacement for them won't be easily found. One of such players is Chelsea star Marcos Alonso. He is a 'silent success' (no much award or what have you), but so instrumental in the team. When he couldn't feature in his side's 2-0 loss to Man United at Old Trafford, they really missed him. He arrived at Chelsea from Fiorentina last summer, … [Read more...]
This Arsenal Star Wants To Play For Bayern Munich Next Season
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is ready to make a summer switch to Bayern Munich ahead of Manchester City and Chelsea, according to reports. The Chilean star has been heavily linked with a move elsewhere after getting frustrated at lack of trophies, refusing to pen a new deal at the club despite having just one year remaining on his current deal. Reports in French outlet Le Parisien have it that Alexis Sanchez wants to join Bayern Munich ahead of Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint Germain and Inter. It is understood that the 28-year-old beleives playing at Bayern will guarantee him trophies and more money while he also likes the idea of playing under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, having played under the Spanish boss at Barcelona where they won several … [Read more...]
Again, Chelsea Boss Antonio Conte Hit At Man United’s Mourinho
Again, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has aimed a thinly-veiled dig at former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The current Chelsea manager claimed that he inherited a lot of problems when taking charge of the west London club last summer. Chelsea endured an unpleasant campaign last season that saw them eventually finishing 10th in the premier league table after sacking Portuguese tactician Jose Mourinho midway through and bringing in Guus Hiddink to complete the rest. They couldn't get any trophy whatsoever. Conte has played a big impact on the boys this season and he has made fans happy and glad. He is on his way to winning the premier league title and the FA Cup double this season despite being the first time he is doing his thing in England. His side will be … [Read more...]
Finally, German Club Agreed To Sell Manchester United Target This Summer
According to new reports coming out from Germany, Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich are now ready to sell one of their players in the person of Renato Sanches this summer. Kicker revealed that the German side are already lining up his replacement at the club. Bayern Munich are said to receive a €35 million offer for Renato - which is the price they themselves have paid Portuguese giants Benfica for the transfer so far. And then, the talented player would be able to leave. The Munich club have already lined up Schalke star player Leon Goretzka as a potential replacement for Sanches at the club. Since Leon will have just a year remaining on his current contract at Schalke at the end of this season, they are confident of getting him cheap. Renato has completed … [Read more...]
Abramovich Finally Moved In To Stop Chelsea Man From Leaving This Summer
Finally, Chelsea owner Mr Roman Abramovich has moved in to stop Italian manager from leaving Chelsea when summer comes. New reports coming from Italy reveals that the Russian billionaire has stepped into his club's negotiations with Conte in a bid to preventing the former Juventus coach from joining Inter Milan at the end of this season. It was reported that Chelsea's officials have drawn up a new deal for the former Italy head coach and the deal has been approved by Mr Roman Abramovich. It was added that the new deal will see Antonio's yearly salary rise from £4.6 million to £7.6 million. And not only that, it was also added that the west London club promised to change their approach to transfers. The Italian manager is said to be displeased with the way … [Read more...]
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