With the January transfer window some few weeks away, VFL Wolfsburg and German forward Julian Draxler could be on his way out of his club after he was reportedly booed by fans of the former German Bundesliga champions when he came on as a substitute during his side's league clash with capital club Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Draxler, who is hugely admired by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and has been a target for the North London side for ages, clearly stated that he wanted to leave the Volkswagen Arena in the summer amidst the interest from the 2006 UEFA Champions League (UCL) finalists and is presently receiving a rough treatment from the VFL Wolfsburg fans as a result of his statement during the last transfer window. The present development would be music to … [Read more...]
Star Player Could Leave Chelsea Despite Eye-Catching City Performance
Spanish midfielder Cesc Fabregas was influential for his Chelsea side as they extended their lead at the top of the table to three points with a 3-1 win over Manchester City in a match that was described as the battle of the top two favourites as far as the English Premier League (EPL) is concerned however that has not stopped him from being linked with other clubs ahead of the January transfer window, which starts in the few weeks. Fabregas had long been linked with a move away from the 2012 UEFA Champions League (UCL) winners after he found himself on the fringes of the first team under new club manager Antonio Conte with clubs like AC Milan, Arsenal and Inter Milan. He got his chance at the weekend as a replacement for the injured Serbian star Nemanja Matic … [Read more...]
Confirmed: Chelsea And Arsenal Target Linked With Juventus Move
English Premier League (EPL) leaders Chelsea, who have won their last eight league games, and fellow London side Arsenal have been linked with Corentin Tolisso, a midfielder with French side Olympique Lyon, for a very long time however if reports coming out of Italy is anything to go by the 27-year old may be on his way to Turin to link up with Italian Serie A champions Juventus despite the strong interest from the previously mentioned English clubs. Tolisso has been in sparkling form this season for his French side having weighed in with seven goals and three assists in all competitions prompting interest from some of the European heavyweights with the start of the January transfer window some few weeks away. Italian media outlet Tuttosport had already stated … [Read more...]
Breaking! Man United Asked To Pay £84m For Star Striker
The president of Serie A side, Torino, has confirmed that Manchester United target Andrea Belotti, has eventually signed a new contract with the Italian club, despite rumours that Manchester United are trying to get his signature for a contract. This season, the 22-year-old striker has been in outstanding form in front of goal for the Turin side. This has led to widespread rumours that English Premier League giant Manchester United, are interested in signing him to the Old Trafford, and the Italy international could be targeted for a move to Manchester United . However, Goal Italia has recently reported that Torino president Urbano Cairo just confirmed that Andrea Belotti has renewed his dedication to his current employers. The official also confirmed that a … [Read more...]
Mourinho Waiting For His Players To Gel, Jermaine Jenas Reveals
Former English Premier league (EPL) player, Jermaine Jenas, who played for teams like Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspurs has stated that the Manchester United team and their new signings are finally starting to gel as a unit. Jenas said this while he was talking about the Red Devils' clash with Everton, which ended 1-1, at the Goodison Park adding that manager Jose Mourinho had been waiting for new recruits such as Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Paul Pogba to start forging positive relationships on the field of play. "Mkhitaryan adds a different dimension." "I thought Pogba was brilliant with his runs from midfield. It feels like the players are starting to build a relationship. "Their movement, their one-touch passing was breaking down at the final … [Read more...]
Manchester United Stars Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel Rejected By Liverpool
Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness said he turned down the chance to sign both Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel when he was still Liverpool manager. Graeme, who has also played at Anfield as a player, said he rejected both of the men before they moved to Manchester United. Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel became legends at the Old Trafford, but everything would have been different if Graeme Souness had brought them to Liverpool instead at the early stage of their careers. Souness told the Daily Mail: 'Schmeichel wrote to me when I was at Liverpool in the early 1990s. ‘Ron Yeats came into my office and told me there was a young Danish goalkeeper who was a Liverpool fan and was willing to pay his own travel and hotel in exchange for some time with … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Gives Contract Update On Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that the current contract renewal impasse involving his star duo namely Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil is not all about money as he gave update on the situation at hand. The 67-year old Frenchman was speaking during a pre-match press conference ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League (UCL) away clash at Swiss champions FC Basel in what would be their last group game as far as Group A is concerned with a victory needed to have any chance of finishing in top spot ahead of leaders Paris Saint Germain (PSG). When asked on the contract renewal update, Wenger said: "I would like to say the luxury in the modern game should be it is not only about the money. The players make good money anyway." "The money is good … [Read more...]
Henrikh Mkhitaryan Is One Of The Best Players I Ever Played With – Mats Hummels
Germany and Bayern Munich defender Mats Hummels has described Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan as one of the best players he has ever played with. Hummels played with the 27-year old Armenian star at German club Borussia Dortmund and saw how his former teammate destroyed opposition defences in the German Bundesliga with 11 goals and 15 assists during the 2015/16 season before he went on to win the Player of the Year award for his stellar performances. Speaking on Mkhitaryan and his limited chances under manager Jose Mourinho at 20-time English champions Manchester United since he made a £26.3m move to Old Trafford. He said: "I saw part of the game against Feyenoord. I saw part of the game against West Ham." "There he was - always good, as he is … [Read more...]
Fellain Is Pathetic, Gary Neville Fumes
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has labelled the club's Belgian midfielder as pathetic after he denied his side all three points in their 1-1 away draw at Everton. Fellaini, who had come on as a substitute to preserve United's 1-0 lead, gave away a late penalty after he tripped Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye in the box thereby handing English left-back Leighton Baines the chance to equalise from the spot for the Toffees and earn a share of the spoils for Ronald Koeman's side. Gary Neville, who is a former Valencia and England coach, was speaking during popular media outlet Sky Sports' coverage of the game. He said: "It’s just rubbish from Fellaini." "It’s obvious – as soon as you commit yourself in the box you’re in danger of giving a … [Read more...]
I’m Going Nowhere, Adam Lallana Debunks Exit Speculation
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana has dismissed transfer speculation linking him with French champion Paris Saint Germain (PSG) with reports of a £40m move for the England international been circulated in the media. Speaking about the transfer speculation, the former Southampton skipper said: "It’s a great compliment to be spoken of in the same breath as a club like PSG with those sorts of numbers, but I’m absolutely loving my football at the minute under this boss and I can only see myself being here for the long term." "I love it here at the minute, especially since the manager has come in. We have each other’s trust and you don’t always get that at clubs. The thought of leaving Liverpool has never entered my mind." The 28-year old reiterated his desire to … [Read more...]
Former Gunners Player Ian Wright Backs Chelsea Over Arsenal For EPL Title
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has backed 4-time English Premier League (EPL) Chelsea over Arsene Wenger's side despite the Gunners' dominant 5-1 win over West Ham United in the London Derby at the Olympic Stadium. Wright shared his opinion on BT Sport as reported by popular news outlet Goal. When asked about Arsenal's chances of winning the league title, he said: No. I don’t think so especially after how Chelsea played. They seem to have the momentum at the moment." "I haven’t seen anything from Arsenal’s last three or four games to make me think they’re there yet." he further added. Second-placed Arsenal closed the gap on Chelsea to three points by virtue of the win over Slaven Bilic's West Ham side after the Stamford Bridge outfit had beaten Manchester … [Read more...]
Costa Has Made New Chelsea Signing, Batshuayi Labeled A Forgotten Man
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher, who is now a pundit with popular TV outlet, Sky Sports, has praised Chelsea's Brazilian born Spanish striker Diego Costa for his impressive performances adding that his sparkling form has made new club signing Michy Batshuayi a forgotten man. Belgian striker Batshuayi made a £30m move from French side Olympique Marseille in the summer but has hardly had a look-in due to Diego Costa's outstanding form. Carragher was speaking during a Sky Sports' Facebook Live Session. In his words, he said: "You look at Costa. He’s playing as well as any player in the Premier League at the moment, but they do have a £30 million striker on the bench. I haven’t really seen much of him, Batshuayi." "We haven’t seen enough of him. How … [Read more...]
Mourinho Thinks Quality Of Football Does Not Matter This Season
A late equaliser saw Manchester United drawing yet another game in the Premier League against Everton. This means Jose Mourinho side have got just a solitary victory in six league outings, and this of course isn't making Jose Mourinho happy. Sweden International Zlatan Ibrahimovic had given United the lead at Merseyside and the Mourinho boys were trying to hold out a 1 goal lead. Mourinho brought on Marouane Fellaini in the 84th minute to help see out the game, but the Belgian only concede a penalty with his first meaningful contribution to the game in the 87th minute. Leighton Baines duly converted to give Everton an equaliser. Mourinho, commenting about the game, was quoted by The Express: “I am concerned because we don’t get results we deserve,” “When my … [Read more...]
RojoShould Have Been Sent Off – Howard Webb
Former English Premier league (EPL) referee, Howard Webb, has stated that Manchester United's Argentine defender Marcos Rojo should have seen a red card for his two-footed challenge on Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye during their league clash at Goodison Park, which ended 1-1, on Sunday evening. Rojo made the challenge in the first half with scores still goalless before Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic broke the deadlock for his team just after the interval however the home side rallied and deservedly got their equaliser via a Leighton Baines penalty with full-time approaching after substitute Marouane Fellaini brought down the aforementioned Idrissa Gueye in the box. Webb made this known through his column for The Times newspaper. In his words, he said: … [Read more...]
We Want To Play In The Europa League – Heung-Min Son Reveals
Tottenham Hotspurs forward Heung-Min Son has revealed that his team wants to qualify for the UEFA Europa League after they missed out on qualification for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to French side AS Monaco and German side Bayer Leverkusen. Mauricio Pichettino's side will have to avoid defeat in Wednesday's last group game at home to Russian side CSKA Moscow to seal a UEL spot. The South Korean international revealed this after his team thrashed Welsh side Swansea City 5-0 in an English Premier League (EPL) game on Saturday evening. In his words, he said: "Of course, we want to play in the Europa League ... we're out of the Champions League, so we want to be in it. For the players, it's better when you get to play games. For me it's … [Read more...]
Liverpool Need To Strengthen Their Backline – Jamie Redknapp Insists
Former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp has disclosed that the Anfield giants will have to strengthen their defence to have any chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. Redknapp said this in his column for popular newspaper Daily Mail while reacting to his former team's capitulation at Dean Court against hosts Bournemouth. Jurgen Klopp's team were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go but ended up leaking three goals to lose the game 4-3 in dramatic fashion. In the words of Jamie Redknapp, who is the son of experienced English manager Harry Redknapp, he said: "Liverpool are not going to win the title this season unless they sort out their defence." "They sorely missed the injured Joel Matip and with two midfielders — Lucas and James Milner — in … [Read more...]
New Hope For United To Sign Virgil Van Dijk For £25M
Manchester United have been trying hard to get Virgil Van Dijk to Old Trafford, and hope is now renewed after learning the Southampton defender has a €25 million release clause at his club. The Dutchman is in great form in his centre-back role this season, and his outstanding performances is getting the attention of top clubs across the premier league. United are interested in signing the 25-year defender. After the Mirror reported that Van Dijk has a €25 million on release clause, it should be much easier for the red devils to sign him over. Nevertheless, since clubs like Manchester City and Everton are also interested in signing the Dutchman and can also afford the release clause, it is going to be a battle for Van Dijk. Jose Mourinho is on the lookout … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Sell Anthony Martial For €60M Deal
Jose Mourinho's led United are thinking of selling Anthony Martial to La-liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona. According to reports, the deal could be worth as huge as €60 Million. Martial moved to United less than 2 years ago from Monaco for a record €36M, making him the most expensive teenager in football history. The 20-year old striker played an important role in his debut campaign, scoring 17 goals and assisting Louis Van Gaal's side win the FA cup. Nevertheless, since Mourinho arrived Old Trafford, the Frenchman's future at the club is now in doubt, and he was also dropped at last week's premier league game against West Ham. The Sun reported that both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in the striker, and United won't mind selling him if they … [Read more...]
Everton Vs Manchester United: How The Players Fared
It's the 14th premier league game played this season, and it is another draw for Manchester United against Everton at the Goodison Park. In the 41st minute, huge Zlatan Ibrahimović put United ahead, taking advantage of Everton's goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg error. In the second half however, Everton turned the heat on the red devils and were finally rewarded for their continued efforts after being awarded a penalty that was scored by Leighton Baines. Everton came out stronger after the equaliser, but United managed going home with a point, making it their sixth draw of the season. Manchester United fans are disappointed once again. This however is how each players fared: David De Gea – 7 The goalkeeper enjoyed his time in the first half, but things … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea Boss Conte Demands Improvement After Massive City Win
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that his team must improve on their performance during the huge top of the table clash with hosts Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday morning if they have any design on winning the English Premier League (EPL) title. The former Siena and Juventus boss made this known in a chat with Chelsea TV after his side's win over Manchester City. In his words, he said: "We have to wait for the first part of the season because we know this league is not easy. Now we are playing very well. We are playing good football, we have good confidence, but it's important to continue to work and improve. There is room to improve." "It's a big win and a big result against a really strong team. "With the quality of players in … [Read more...]
We Are In A False Position – United Boss Mourinho
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has disclosed that his team are in a false position as far as the English Premier League table is concerned. The Red Devils have hugely underperformed this season under the former Real Madrid, Inter Milan, FC Porto and Chelsea boss. They are presently in 6th spot on 21 points with just 5 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses from the opening 14 games of the season in addition to the fact that it is their worst point tally since the 2000/01 season. With their present point tally, the Old Trafford club are a massive 13 points adrift of league leaders Chelsea and 9 points off Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification. Speaking on his team's faltering position, before the 1-1 away draw at … [Read more...]
Why London Derby Win Over West Ham Was Crucial – Cech
Experienced Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has described his side's 5-1 away win over West Ham at the Olympic Stadium in London as 'crucial' as Arsene Wenger's side step up their bid to win a first league title since the unbeaten season (2003/04). "It became a kind of must-win game for us when Chelsea won and obviously the gap opened to six points." "We knew what we had to do and we did it in a professional way, so we are happy. "We had a lot of opportunities in the first half but it wouldn't go in. "In the second half at 1-0 their keeper made some fantastic saves and you think it could still be a dangerous scoreline. "I know a lot of people would have been a bit anxious, but we showed the maturity not to panic and we kept going. We thoroughly deserved the … [Read more...]
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