Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the Premier League, according to teammate and former Chelsea star Ryan Betrand. The Dutch defender has been linked with a move away from the Saints due to his solid displays since he joined them from Celtic in 2015, and his teammate, Betrand believes van Dijk is worth the hype, due to his solid displays so far. He told Goal.com: ‘For me, he is number one,’ ‘Number one in the Premier League. Even going into the Champions League clubs, he is one of the best and right up there for me.’ ‘Having played right next to him and seen his capabilities, I know that he is right up there,’ ‘He has got pace, strength and technical ability. He reads the game well and he is great and very reliable to play … [Read more...]
Club Legend: This Man Stopped Arsenal From N’Golo Kante Last Summer
Arsenal legend Alan Smith has claimed that Francis Coquelin is the reason why Arsene Wenger did not sign N'Golo Kante last summer. The France international was on Arsenal's radar during the last summer window, after helping his former club, Leicester City to a memorable Premier League title last season, sparking a bidding war between Chelsea and the Gunners. Kante chose to join Chelsea ahead of Arsenal last summer and Alan Smith claims Arsene Wenger's faith in Coquelin made him pull out of the race to the 25-year-old who turned out to be a stand-out performer for the Blues this summer. He said: ‘Of course they should have, ‘He’s something that they haven’t got. I think Arsene Wenger thought at the time that Coquelin would be able to do that job. ‘But … [Read more...]
Is Pogba’s Injury Serious? Mourinho Gives Latest Injury Update About The Frenchman
Manchester United star player Paul Pogba was taken off at extra-time during his side's 2-0 win over Burnley on Sunday. Man United manager Jose Mourinho has made an update on the French man after the victory, doubting if the world record player will be available against Man City on Thursday. The France international, who was called a hero by the Portuguese manager for his impressive performances at Turf Moor, was substituted in injury-time, and it's not yet sure if he will be fit to play against Pep Guardiola's men. The former Chelsea coach attested that he isn't yet very certain if Pogba is really injured or if it is just some much accumulation of fatigue in his muscles. But anything at all, the Frenchman won't be available for the Manchester derby on … [Read more...]
Tottenham Manager: This Is The Reason Chelsea Won Us At Wembley
Chelsea beat Tottenham 4-2 at Wembley on Saturday to proceed into the FA Cup final. And Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is of the opinion that Conte's side beat his side because the Stamford Bridge club were ‘more clinical’. About five minutes into the game after former Barcelona player Pedro was fouled near the box, Samba star Willian, who was surprisingly used ahead of Belgian winger Eden Hazard, scored a well taken free kick to give Chelsea the lead. However, Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane levelled up with a superb header which crept past far into the corner of the post. And before the half time was over, Nigerian international Victor Moses was fouled in the box, giving Chelsea the penalty that was sent home by Willian again. But Spurs … [Read more...]
Burnley 0-2 Manchester United: Boss Singles Out This United Star For Praise
Manchester United moved closer to finishing this season among the top four in the premier league table with a 2-0 win at Burnley on Sunday. And making comments after the game, Manchester United Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho has hailed one of his men in the person of Anthony Martial, admitting that the youngster really impressed him. The Old Trafford club picked the full three points against Burnley following goals from both Martial and Wayne Rooney. Following Marcus Rashford's impressive performances against Chelsea and Anderlecth in the Europa League last Thursday, we expected him to start the youngster against Burnley, but the former Chelsea manager decide using Martial instead. And Martial performed well in the game, and Mourinho, while praising the … [Read more...]
Brazilian Hero Reveals Manchester United Transfer Interest
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has revealed he was close to joining Manchester United before he moved to Barcelona. The former Barca ace is one of the best players to have graced the game, due to his wonderful displays for the Catalans that won them numerous trophies. Ronaldinho has now revealed that he almost joined the Red Devils, before his move to the Camp Nou. He said: "When I was set to leave PSG , I was really close to Manchester United. “A deal was almost in place but then in the end I signed with Barcelona instead. “Manchester United are a great club and the EPL is a fantastic league but I think I made the right decision when I decided to join Barcelona instead. “La Liga is also an amazing league and I think I made the right choice since … [Read more...]
Legend: This Chelsea Player Is Among The Best In The World
Chelsea legend and former England international Frank Lampard, speaking ahead of his former club's FA Cup semifinal clash against Tottenham Hotspur is of the opinion that Belgian star Eden Hazard is now among the world's best. The former midfielder thinks Hazard is closing the gap on the duo of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who are regarded as the world best players. Lampard, speaking ahead of the Saturday's Wembley clash to BBC, described Eden as the best player in the English top flight, and one of the best we currently have in the world. The Englishman feels the Belgian is now moving into the bracket of top players in the world, getting into the group of the top players in the world. He also added that the Belgium international is still young … [Read more...]
€90k-a-week Star Wants To Join Manchester United, Jose Mourinho Keen On Deal
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Brazilian defender Marquinhos, according to reports. The 22-year-old defender has been rated as one of the hottest prospects in Europe due to his promising displays for Paris Saint Germaine since joining them from Roma in 2013, showing solidity and composure in France. Marquinhos has drawn interest from several clubs in Europe and Manchester United are believed to be keen on landing him next summer. Reports in Goal claim that Jose Mourinho is ready to pay around £59million to bring the Brazilian to the Old Trafford next season. The reports also claim that United are prepared to offer £8million per annum as the Portuguese boss is keen on bolstering his squad next summer. Despite … [Read more...]
Deal Almost Done, Liverpool To Complete Summer Move For Reliable Left-back
The 23-year-old has been a key figure for the Tigers since he joined them three season ago, putting up solid displays at the full-back position through their run from the Championship to the Premier League. There are speculations that several big clubs in England are monitoring his signature ahead of the summer transfer window. Reports in the Daily Mail suggests that Liverpool are closing on a deal to see the Scottish full-back arrive at Anfied next summer, and are preparing a deal in the region of £8million for him. It is understood that Jurgen Klopp is keen on bolstering his squad and the full-backs position are one of the areas the German is considering, shortlisting Robertson as one of his potential targets to fill up the position that is currently … [Read more...]
Conte: Why I Benched Costa And Hazard Against Tottenham
Chelsea's manager got us shocked by not starting the duo of Eden Hazard and Diego Costa in the crucial game. Former Marseille striker Michy was used in place of Costa, while Willian was used instead of Hazard. So surprising (even to Mauricio Pochettino!) However, the Italian manager has explained why he dropped both Hazard and Costa at the Wembley game, adding that he is not going to try taking other risks with his team selection. The former Juventus manager is of the opinion that benching the Belgian and the Spaniard for the FA Cup semi-final game against Spurs is no riskier than starting them at the Wembley Stadium. In Chelsea's last premier league defeat at Manchester United, the duo delivered poor performances last Sunday, and the boss remains adamant … [Read more...]
Spanish Giants On The Move To Snatch African Star From Man Utd Grip
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho seek to add more strength to his defense department at the end of this season, one of the players already linked with a move to the Old Trafford club is PSG right-back Serge Aurier. The Ivorian's move to Manchester United gets thicken some few days back, as it was reported that United's Portuguese manager Mourinho have agreed a deal for the player. Nevertheless, despite agreeing to come play for the red devils in the English premier league, La Liga giants Barcelona have reportedly approached him to possibly snatch him away. It was revealed that the Spanish club have opened talks to seal the transfer of the Ivory Coast international despite all the rumours that he has agreed a move to England. His future at his current … [Read more...]
Liverpool Wants To Sign This French Goal Machine Before Arsenal
Liverpool are preparing a summer deal for Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, according to reports. The France international has been a standout performer in the Ligue 1, with his impressive goalscoring record that has sparked speculations about his future at Lyon. Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Lacazette, with reports that Arsene Wenger is a long-term admirer of the 25-year-old qualities and even tried to sign him during the last summer transfer window. However, reports in RMC claim that Liverpool have now entered the race to sign the French forward and might even nick him ahead of the Gunners. Reports in The Mirror have it that Arsene Wenger still fancies a move for Lacazette and will attempt to lure to the Emirates this summer. But … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Eden Hazard Have This To Say About Being Benched Against Tottenham
Chelsea winger and Belgium forward Eden Hazard has agreed that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte made the right choice to drop him in the Tottenham FA Cup game and play Willian over him. The former Juventus boss benched both Hazard and Costa and instead preferred the duo of Willian and former Marseille striker Michy at the semi-final win against Tottenham, and Hazard is praising the manager for his strategies. The former Lille star was however introduced in the second half and he came on to score the third goal after a 2-2 tie. And Hazard has opened up on being benched, insisting that Antonio Conte made the correct choice. He noted that he was not surprised of being axed because the Italian already told him about it yesterday, and he accepted because in … [Read more...]
Finally, Man United Delivers Injury Update On Ibrahimovic And Rojo
Despite finding a way into the Europa League semifinals this week, Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not currently the most happiest manager right now. The reason is not far fetched as his players are getting lost to injury! and in the Europa League game on Thursday, he lost two important members in his squad to injury: The duo of Rojo and Ibrahimovic. While Marcos was injured in the first half at the win against Anderlecht at Old Trafford, the former Barcelona striker Zlatan landed awkwardly on his right knee after a second half aerial challenge and will now see a knee specialist. While fans are awaiting an update on the duo injuries, here is something to chew on. The club have officially confirmed that the Swede legend and the Argentine defender … [Read more...]
Chelsea 4-2 Tottenham: Manchester United Fans Wants This Chelsea Player After Display At Wembley
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte surprised all by starting the duo of Willian and Michy ahead of Hazard and Costa in the big FA Cup semi final game against Tottenham on Saturday. However, the Brazilian justified Conte’s decision by scoring twice in the first half to contribute to his side's ability to defeat Spurs and move ahead into the FA Cup final. Willian has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent times, and despite how impressive Hazard has been this season, Conte decides starting the Samba star ahead of the Belgian star. Manchester United fans wants Willian to come join them at Old Trafford next season following his display in the game. Willian scored a well taken free-kick after just five minutes and also scored from the spot before … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Number One Man Starts In Chelsea’s Probable Line Vs Tottenham
Chelsea are set to drop their unpleasant experience in their last premier league outing against Manchester United at Old Trafford, and are focusing on their FA Cup Semifinal game against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The White Hart Lane outfit are in brilliant form currently and have successfully won their last seven premier league games. Many person touts Mauricio's side as favourites to win the game. However, though Chelsea lost to Manchester United last weekend, they remain a strong team, especially considering that some of their best legs are available to play. Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois wasn't available in the Man United loss due to injuries, but the number one goalie is back in training and is expected to be at the post. No much changes is … [Read more...]
Bad News: I’m Surprised This Chelsea Player Is Doing This
After a very successful career, Chelsea legend John Terry recently announced that he is leaving the club he has been with for 22 years, when his contract expires at the end of this term. And former Arsenal captain and current Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he was surprised by the Englishman's decision to leave at the end of this season. Terry, last May, signed a one-year extension at the west London club. However, he hasn't been regular under Chelsea's new Italian coach Antonio Conte this season so far. With the presence of David Luiz and his fantastic form, John has last featured for Chelsea in the premier league last year's September. The veteran defender is set to leave the Stamford Bridge club at the end of the season, and Cesc expressed that he … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Have This To Say About Man United Boss Jose Mourinho
Manchester United brought in Jose Mourinho this season after he was sacked at Chelsea before the end of last season. During the disastrous campaign, many ugly things transpired, especially between the former Real Madrid coach and a handful of the players. There are powerful speculations that the current Manchester United manager is not on the right note with some of the boys at Chelsea. However, not long ago, Spanish forward Diego Costa openly said pleasant things about his former manager at Chelsea, and it is Eden Hazard this time around. The Belgium international expressed that despite the unfruitful campaign with Mourinho last season at Chelsea, he still has lots of respect for the former Inter Milan coach. In the season before last year's, Hazard had … [Read more...]
Latest Updates: Two Good News And Two Bad News For Chelsea Ahead Of Tottenham Clash
Chelsea are set to take on Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday in their FA Cup semi final at Wembley. Right now, there are both good and bad news for Chelsea supporters ahead of the clash at Wembley. Good News: With just few hours away to the game, the Stamford Bridge club have received a big injury boost. The duo of Thibaut Courtois and Marcos Alonso are set to return for the game!!! Belgian goalkeeper Courtois, who picked up an ankle injury in a basketball commercial shoot some time ago that made him missed their last premier league match against Manchester United at Old Trafford last Sunday, is said to be making a return back to the squad and should be in action on Saturday against Tottenham. Also, Alonso, who was dropped from Conte's starting eleven … [Read more...]
Real Madrid Wants To Offer Manchester United This Arsenal Target
Real Madrid are prepared to offer James Rodriguez to Manchester United in deal that will see David De Gea arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu next summer transfer window. The Spanish shot-stopper has been linked with a move to Real Madrid with reports that the La Liga table-toppers are desperate to see him join them next summer after getting unhappy with Keylor Navas's performance this season. Reports in Express Uk suggests that Real president Florentino Perez is keen on getting the deal done in the early days of the transfer window and avoid another similar 'fax machine' situation this term. Although, Jose Mourinho is understood to be worried about the idea of losing De Gea to the Spanish giants and the Red Devils will hold out for world-record bid of around … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ready To Do This To Convince Club To Allow Target Move To Stamford Bridge
Chelsea are so determined to bring back Romelu Lukaku and are ready to, according to new reports, send Tammy Abraham out on loan again at the end of this season to Everton. It is believed that Everton, who are not interested in selling Lukaku back to Chelsea, could have reason to do business with the premier league leaders if a skillful player like Tammy Abraham would replace Belgian. Tammy is currently having a nice time at Bristol City, and has already scored 22 goal times with good performances that has reportedly caught the attention of Everton. As Lukaku (who has been in form this season for Everton) is not interested in signing a new deal at Everton with a move at summer imminent, the club needs an expereince replacement for him. And The Evening … [Read more...]
Manchester United Join Transfer Race To Sign Experienced Italian Defender
Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester City are all set to battle for Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci ahead of a busy summer transfer window, according to reports. The 29-year-old has been a solid figure at the Serie A giants and have also been regarded as one of the best defenders in Europe, drawing transfer interest from several clubs with Premier League leading the race to sign him. Reports in the Daily Telegraph have it that Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are all vying for Bonucci's signature, with suggestions that the English clubs are ready to pay significant fee for the Italian defender. Although it is believed that Juventus are not willing to let Bonucci leave the club this summer but the Premier League clubs are keen on landing … [Read more...]
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