Chelsea will come up against Stoke City at the Stamford Bridge and are expected to pick up the maximum points. A win for them will edge the Blues closer to equaling Arsenal’s 14-game winning streak. However, the Blues might find it had breaking down the Potteries defence due to their solidity and even similar tactics of three-man defence line. But going by their current form, they could easily get three points since they are playing at home. In their usual 3-4-3 formation, Thibaut Courtois is expected to keep his place between the sticks. David Luiz, Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta are expected to retain the three-man defence line. N'Golo Kante returns to the squad to pair Nemanja Matic in the defensive midfield area. Moses and Alonso keep … [Read more...]
Congrats To Man United: This Player Is Regarded As The Best Midfielder In The EPL
Manchester United star Ander Herrera has showed himself to be one of the best midfielders in the English Premier League this season following a series of impressive performances alongside world-record Paul Pogba. This season so far under Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho, Herrera had appeared 22 times for the red devils where his primary role was to featured as a box-to-box midfielder. And with a combination of himself, Paul Pogba, and Michael Carrick taking care of the midfield, United are yet to lose a match this season. Herrera is now getting lots of attention due to his impact. A stat now recently revealed that the Spaniard has made more interceptions (47) than any other Premier League midfielder this season. Although many might be surprised at the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ace Keen On Irresistible La Liga Switch
Blues goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly interested in a move to the Santiago Bernabeu in the summer. Reports in the Sun claim that the Belgium international is open to a return to the La Liga and will seriously consider Real Madrid's offer despite being happy at Chelsea. Real President Florentino Perez held initial talks with Courtois and is poised to offer him an irrestible deal to lure him away from the Bridge at the end of the season. Although, Real also fear Chelsea might tie the keeper to a new long term deal before the summer in a bid to ward off their interested. Reports suggested that the Chelsea board are now looking to offer Courtois a huge pay rise but the Belgian seems to have set his sights on returning to the Spanish capital going by … [Read more...]
Conte Orders Chelsea To Sign Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente next month. The Blues boss wants to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge to deputise for Diego Costa who is currently on a fine goalscoring form, netting 13 goals so far and could win the Golden Boot if he continues in same fashion. Conte is said to be long-term admirer of the experienced forward and knows him well from their time together in Juventus. This move may force Michy Batshauyi out of the club, having failed to nail a starting spot in the Blues squad in the first half of the season already. Speaking at a press conference ahead of their clash this weekend, the Italian revealed plans in January. He said: “In January it’s always very difficult to buy. … [Read more...]
Manchester United Take A Step Forward, Could Splash €60M For Two German Machines
According to report from Daily Mail, Manchester United sent scouts to Bayer Leverkusen's quarters in Germany to watch keenly two potential signings of theirs. United also joined other Premier League top teams like Chelsea, Tottenham, and Everton, to assess the duo of Hakan Calhanoglu and Julian Brandt, as those other teams were reportedly in attendance at Leverkusen's game against Cologne. Calhanoglu, whom according to The Sun is said to be valued at around €20million, is known for his professionalism from set pieces. And for the past two seasons, he has been attracting the interest from English teams. Additionally, Calhanoglu is a versatile player who can play both from the wing and as a secondary striker. The 22-year-old would definitely add value to Jose … [Read more...]
AC Milan Eye Deal For Top Chelsea Midfielder ‘Fabregas’
AC Milan are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas. Reports in Coriello dello Sport have it that the Rossoneri have lined up plans to sign Fabregas as their takeover draws near. Milan boss Vincenzo Montella is said to be prepared to swoop a number of stars as they enter into a new era as consortium Sino-Europe completes its takeover from Silvio Berlusconi in March. Reports suggests that the San Siro outfit have made the Blues midfielder their prime target with speculations that they might also look to bring in Real Madrid star Isco. Fabregas has seen his chances limited at the Stamfrod Bridge as Antonio Conte prefers to use Nemanja Matic and N'Golo Kante depsite the Italian boss praising the qualities of the former Barca … [Read more...]
English Boss Prepares Double Swoop For Blues Heroes
Harry Redknapp has set his sights on signing John Terry and Frank Lampard if he lands the Swamsea job. Reports in the Sun have it that the Englishman is one of the candidates for the vacant coaching job at Liberty stadium and it appears the former Tottenham Hotspurs boss is ready to return to management. The Swans sacked Bob Bradley after just eleven games due to his poor run in the Premier League and Redknapp has signified his interest to coach the Welsh team. He told Talksport: “It sounds interesting – it sounds a challenge. “Swansea are a good club and it would be a tough challenge, but a good challenge. “It’s a great club – where they’ve come from and what they’ve done, and the atmosphere there is absolutely fantastic. “It’s a tough job for … [Read more...]
A Message For All Man United Fans: This Is Not Realistic!
Former Liverpool player Dean Saunders has thrashed any possibility of Manchester United catching leaders Chelsea in the English Premier League title race this season. Mourinho's men got their fourth consecutive Premier League win after beating visitors Sunderland 3-1 on Boxing Day at the Old Trafford. The win also translates into their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions. Full-back Daley Blind opened the scoring lines at half time before goals from the duo of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the other half sealed the victory's full three points. Title leaders Chelsea FC on the other hand continued their impressive run by thrashing Bournemouth 3-0 after Pedro Rodriguez scored either side of half-time and Eden Hazard scored from the … [Read more...]
Liverpool Target Schmeichel Is Going Nowhere
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri has stated that his first choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel won't be leaving the King Power Stadium amidst the transfer rumours ahead of the January transfer window, which opens on Sunday, January 1, 2017. Speaking on the transfer rumours in his latest press conference, the Italian, who masterminded a surprising and an unlikely English Premier League (EPL) title for the Foxes last season, was quick to dispel the rumour as he was quoted as follows: "Kasper has a signature on the contract. We won’t sell Kasper until any circumstances. We don’t need money. No chance. Liverpool can win title without Kasper." Danish international shot stopper and son of EPL and Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel, has been linked with a … [Read more...]
Manchester United Make Another Move To Sign Mathew Knox
At the moment, Manchester United are no fewer than 13 points behind EPL leaders Chelsea. Therefore, considering the gap and how blazing Chelsea are right now, we can easily say United should forget about winning the English Premier League this season. Instead of focusing on some unrealistic goals, it is advisable that United coach Jose Mourinho should concentrate on something more realistic: Finishing In The Top Four. And right now, the red devils are just four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal, as the fight for a Champions League ticket continues. Everyone expects the Portuguese tactician to add more power to his present squad by signing some quality players in January. And as far as the latest Man United transfer news is concerned, Scottish forward Matthew … [Read more...]
Man United Fans Will Be Sad As Marcos Rojo Could Leave In January
According to reports, La Liga side Valencia are very keen on signing United defender Marcos Rojo in the next transfer window and are working harder towards getting him. After Shkodran Mustafi moved to Arsenal in the summer, Valencia is looking for a nice replacement for the star player, and it was reported that Rojo has been marked as the man needed. Marcos Rojo was once a shaky defender who was constantly sidelined in the United team. He, however, stayed at Old Trafford and worked very hard to what now earned him a regular playing time in the squad. And while it is expedient that impressive players should catch the attention of different teams, Calcio Mercato affirmed it that Rojo’s impressive performances have been noticed by Valencia's manager Cesare … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Rival Bayern Munich For Dutch 5 ft 9 Powerhouse
Chelsea are prepared to rival Bayern Munich for the signature of Stefan de Vrij, according to reports. The Dutch ace has reportedly told Lazio he wants to leave in the January transfer window and Chelsea are believed to be interested in signing the centre-back. De Vrij who is considered as one of the best ball-playing defenders in Europe has been linked with a move to the Premier League in the past with Arsenal and Manchester United said to be interested. Italian newspaper ll Tempo has claimed that Antonio Conte is in for the Lazio defender who is out of contract in 18 months and has made it clear that he will not be signing another contract. But reports have it that the German champions are also keen on getting De Vrij to the Allainz Arena to deputize … [Read more...]
Big Blow – Arsenal Star Player Ruled Out Until Next Year
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has been reportedly ruled out till the new year with the calf injury that forced him to miss the last league game against midlands club West Brom on Boxing Day. According to popular English news outlet The Guardian, Theo Walcott has not recovered from the injury meaning he could likely miss the home game against Crystal Palace in what would be a London Derby at the Emirates Stadium on New Year's Day as well as the an away trip to South Coast club Bournemouth two days later. The latest development would be a big blow for Arsenal and their 67-year old French manager Arsene Wenger due to the fact that the English international is a lethal weapon for the team this season having scored 11 goals in all competitions including in his last … [Read more...]
Mathieu Debuchy Blasts Wenger for Blocking Transfer
Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy has hit out at his club manager Arsene Wenger for blocking his transfer to English Premier League (EPL) rivals Manchester United at the start of the year. Debuchy was reportedly close to joining Manchester United then under Dutch manager Louis Van Gaal during the last January transfer window before the Wenger intervened and blocked his move to Old Trafford to the dismay of the 31-year old, who later moved to French Ligue 1 side Bordeaux until the end of last season. The former Lille Metropole and Bordeaux right back made this known in a chat with popular French news outlet L'Equipe. He said: "I wasn’t playing a lot, it was United, there’s nothing else to say. For me, it was almost unexpected, but the coach said no." "It’s … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Splash £55m On Virgil Van Dijk
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £55 million for Southampton defender Virgil Van Dijk in January. The Dutchman has been a subject of interest from a host of clubs in the Premier League due to his impressive form for the Saints since he joined. The Blues are said to be keen on bringing the former Celtic centre-back to the Stamford Bridge but will face a transfer battle from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool who also considering a swoop for the towering defender. Meanwhile, Manchester City might join in the race, having missed out on deals for Aymeric Laporte and Leonardo Bonucci. Reports in the Daily Mail have it that Chelsea and Manchester City are the frontrunners in the race. Southampton are believed to be asking for £55m to let Van Dijk … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Not Interested In Signing Victor Lindelof
According to new reports, Manchester United are set to step down their pursuit of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof because the Portuguese boss thinks the club do not need another centre back presently. In recent times, Lindelof is one player that is heavily speculated to make a move to Manchester United come January. But presently, surprisingly, The Daily Mail stated that United coach Jose Mourinho has decided to have more faith in his present defensive options already in the team. It was stated further that Mourinho has called off the move due to being impressed with the recent form of both Marcos Rojo and Phil Jones. The two defenders have successfully formed a stronghold in the back of the defence, and helped the team to four consecutive wins. Considering … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boss Shut Down Rumours About Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has described the situation as rubbish transfer reports linking the club with a move for Arsenal and English winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with just 18 months left on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium. The former Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 boss shut down rumours when he was asked during his latest press conference ahead of the mammoth clash with Manchester City on New Year Day's eve (Saturday, December 31, 2017). In his words as reported by RTE Sport, Klopp said: "I don’t usually say anything about transfer rumours but I can make an exception. Nonsense." "This kind of thing I think a lot about but I say nothing because it is really not interesting what I think about this. "You (the media) are already on a path … [Read more...]
Arsenal Are Now Favourites To Win The Title Race This Season…
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the target for the North London side this season is to go on better by landing the English Premier League (EPL) title thereby ending a 13-year wait for the title to follow-up from second position behind surprise winners Leicester City last season. The 34-year old star was speaking in an interview with his club's official website recently. He said: "I think it’s been the unity of the team throughout the year." "We’ve got a great bunch of players and unity in the team. "This was something which stands out for me. "We’ve been in difficult moments but the spirit is so good that we’ve been able to react." Speaking further on the team's target ahead of the remainder of the league season, the Czech … [Read more...]
Man United Might Spend €70Million On Victor Lindelof
Manchester United began an unimpressive campaign under Jose Mourinho this season, but as time flies by, it is glaring that they are getting better and better. Despite that, it is still important that Mourinho needs to add more power to his squad, and should utilise the January Transfer window extensively. And as expected, lots of speculations had been made, with different fantastic players linked with a move to Old Trafford. One of the top stars heavily linked with a move is Benfica's Victor Lindelof. However, BBC Sport reported earlier this week that Manchester United will not be signing the Swedish international in January. The reason given is that coach Jose Mourinho does not really need to buy a defender because he already has lots of options at his … [Read more...]
Chelsea Launch £5 million bid For Ricardo Orsolini
Chelsea have made £5 million bid for Ascoli winger Ricardo Orsolini. Reports in Italy have it that the Blues have made contact with Ascoli to sign the 19-year-old who is seen as a long-term replacement for Pedro at the Stamforf Bridge. According to Sportitalia the English giants are vying for the signature of Orsolini with AC Milan who also keen on luring him to the San Siro. Parma scout Andrea La Spisa has also revealed earlier this month that the Gunners are watching the winger and could move for him soon. The 19-year-old winger has been a brilliant figure for his club in the Serie B, scoring four goals for his club this season. The youngster has attracted a lot of interest from clubs in Europe and Ascoli wants to tie him to a new deal despite just … [Read more...]
AS Monaco Down Play Chelsea’s Interest On Tiemoue Bakayoko
AS Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko has down played his chances of joining Chelsea in January. Following reports that the Blues are considering a move for the 22-year-old midfielder in the winter window, with claims that club technical director Michael Emenalo has scouted him on several occasions this season. However, Bakayoko has revealed he has no plans to leave in the January transfer window, pouring cold water on reports linking him to a Premier League move next month ‘The idea of an exit crossed my mind at the start of the season,’ he told Eurosport. ‘I didn’t know what the club wanted to do with me. Maybe I wasn’t putting in the necessary effort. ‘What triggered everything was the confidence of the coach. That changes everything. I needed to … [Read more...]
Man United And Man City Tussle To Sign Alex Sandro
It was reported that both Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in signing Juventus defender Alex Sandro. Both Manchester teams need him quite well. Since City's left-backs Aleksandar Kolarov and Gael Clichy are both over the age of 30, City coach Pep Guardiola desires freshening up his full-back options. For United on the other hand, though coach Jose Mourinho has tried different players at left-back, it is still obvious that he isn't dotting on Luke Shaw.Alex Sandro presently has six international caps for his country Brazil, and he turns 26 in January. Though he is agreed to be just reaching his peak years, the fact remains that he isn't like a 20-year old with no experience - but being a young man at 26, he has lots of experiences in his … [Read more...]
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