Manchester United are presently 11 points behind 1st-placed Chelsea, but can never be ruled out of the title race. Though the Red Devils are not performing up to expectations despite having an awesome squad with a 'special one' as a coach, all hope isn't lost yet There are lots of things United need to do if they are to win the Premier League this season, these three are outstanding: SCORE, SCORE MORE GOALS! For Mourinho's side to win the EPL, they need to win lots of matches. They can only win matches when they score goals. Even though United are getting lots of goals since the start of this season, their finishing is still betraying them, and has led them down most of the time. So far, out of 163 goalscoring chances created, United have only scored 18! … [Read more...]
Chelsea Win The Highlight Of Unbeaten Run, Cech Reveals
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has disclosed that the dominant 3-0 league win over leaders Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in the month of September was the highlight of his side's recent unbeaten run. The North London club's 19-game unbeaten run, which started since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool on the opening weekend of this league season, came to a halt on Wednesday following a 2-0 home loss to Southampton in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. Cech, who has been an ever present in the Arsenal side for English Premier League (EPL) league duties, picked the game against his former club Chelsea as the standout game during the unbeaten run in a chat with the club's official website. In his words, 34-year old Cech said: "We scored goals at the right times, and the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Super Star Discloses How He Learnt About ‘Wing Back’ Role
Chelsea's Super Eagles winger Victor Moses has revealed how he was told by his Italian club manager, Antonio Conte, that he would be playing in an unfamiliar role earlier in the season. Chelsea started the English Premier League (EPL) season in impressive fashion with three wins from three games before a rocky patch of one point from the next three games (2-2 vs. Swansea City, 1-2 vs. Liverpool and 0-3 vs. Arsenal) heaped a lot of misery and pressure on former Siena and Juventus boss Antonio Conte, who quickly changed formation to his tried and trusted 3-4-3 formation leading to a spotless form of seven wins from the last seven-league games since the alteration. Moses, who has excelled as a wing back since the change in formation, stated in an interview with … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Aftermath: Arsenal Defender Says Opening Goal Was Key
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that Southampton's opening goal in the EFL Cup quarter-final clash between both sides was key to the eventual outcome of the game. Arsene Wenger's side were convincingly beaten 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium as they crashed out of the competition and also had a 19-game unbeaten run ended while Southampton progressed to what was their first semi-final for the first time in 30 years as far as the competition is concerned. Holding, who sealed a £2m transfer to the North London side from English League One side Bolton Wanderers during the summer, is adamant that Dutch international Jordy Clasie's fine first half strike was a turning point in the game paving the way for English left back Ryan Bertrand to add a second goal on … [Read more...]
Manchester United Captured Two Academy Scouts From City
Manchester United are working hard towards bolstering their academy set-up, and the club is moving towards adding more players and scouts. The Telegraph reported that Dave Harrison and Lyndon Tomlinson have been put on gardening leave ahead of their switch to United on January 1st. The duo contributed massively in making Manchester City Academy one of the best in the country. After United's deal, Manchester City are said to have given new deals to several of their part-time staff, doubling pay to €20,000 a-year. Nevertheless, at the United Academy, Marcus Rashford is being regarded as the most successful academy graduated United have produced in recent years. Former midfielder Nicky Butt, in February, was appointed Head of Youth Academy after Brain … [Read more...]
Triple Injury Boost! Liverpool Get Good News
Anfield giants Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of the English Premier League (EPL) title following the news that three of the first team starters have recovered from various injuries and are in contention ahead of the side's clash at hosts Bournemouth on Sunday in what would be Matchweek 14 in the league. 28-year old influential midfielder Adam Lallana is back in training having recovered from a groin injury he sustained in England's 2-2 draw with Spain at the Wembley Stadium during the international break that has made him miss the last three games (Southampton, Sunderland and Leeds United). Forward Roberto Firmino and defender Joel Matip have also recovered from knocks and are both in contention for the game at Dean Court. This … [Read more...]
Breaking! Manchester United Ready To Set New Transfer Fee Record
New reports emerged that Manchester United are looking at signing Neymar to Old Trafford for a potential €180 Million transfer. Though Neymar recently signed a new deal at Camp Nou to commit his future to Barcelona, it seem things won't be the same again. It is believed that Neymar has some growing problems with the Catalan giants and he only signed the new contract just to divert attention away from their issues. However, the Brazilian International is considering a move. According to the Daily Records, Manchester United would face competition from French Side PSG for Neymar's signature, in a deal that would likely cost a world record €180 million. United coach Jose Mourinho is aware that aging strikers like Ibrahimovic and Rooney will need to be … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation, Willian Returns, Pedro Ousted- Chelsea vs Man City Probable Line-up
Chelsea will take on Premier League rival Manchester City in the early hour of Saturday, for an EPL clash. The match is expected to be a tough one for the Blues due to the quality of players at Manchester City. The Blues are currently topping Premier League table with 31 points after 13 games. Their current run-of-form had seen them conceding just a goal in their last seven matches. Key changes will be expected from Antonio Conte, if his men are to secure three maximum points at Etihad stadium. The battle for victory is expected to be in the midfield and as a result, we expect Willian to come in for Spain international star Pedro in the attacking line. Although the Spaniard has been on a great run-of-form, we however believe Willian will be a better … [Read more...]
Wenger Would Be Worried About EFL Cup Exit, Legend Reveals
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has revealed that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger would be worried with the non-performance shown by the side he featured during Wednesday night's EFL Cup quarter-final clash with Southampton at the Emirates Stadium. Wenger made 10 changes from the side that won 3-1 in a home league clash against Bournemouth but saw his side lose 2-0 to Southampton, a result that was enough to end Arsenal's 19 match unbeaten run since the 4-3 loss to Liverpool at the start of the season as well as exiting the EFL Cup. In his Tackle Keown column with the Daily Mail, Keown pointed out that there was enough quality in the Arsenal side fielded on Wednesday night with players like Aaron Ramsey, Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson amongst others and that … [Read more...]
Arsenal Will Finish Above Tottenham – Legend
Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has stated that his former club will finish above their North London rivals Tottenham Hotspurs at the end of this season. Arsenal have bounced back well from a disappointing 4-3 defeat to Liverpool in the opening game of the season and are unbeaten in 12 league games in addition to being three points off league leaders Chelsea while Tottenham on the other hand had an unbeaten league start that reached 12 games until they came unstuck against Chelsea courtesy a 2-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Speaking during a chat with the Daily Mirror, Charlie Nicholas disclosed that he is sure that Arsenal will keep up the record of not finishing below Tottenham in the league at the end of the season. In his words, he said: "They [Arsenal] … [Read more...]
Yaya Toure Can Lead Man City To EPL Title, Hart Insists
England first choice goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is presently at Italian Serie A side on a season-long loan deal from Manchester City, has stated that Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure can fire his side to the English Premier League (EPL) title after returning to the team to great effect in the last two league games. The 33-year old African Cup of Nations (AFCON) winner, who is a four-time African footballer of the year made an impressive return to the Manchester City squad as he netted a brace to help his side to a 2-1 away win at struggling London side Crystal Palace as he played the entire duration of the league clash at Selhurst Park. Yaya Toure was earlier frozen out of the team due to a much publicised row between his agent, Dmitri Seluk, and Manchester City … [Read more...]
Abou Diaby Says He Could Have Won The Ballon d’or At Arsenal
Olympique Marseille midfielder Abou Diaby has disclosed that if he was not hindered by his many injury problems at former club Arsenal he could have won the Ballon d'or at the North London outfit. The 30-year old made the move to Arsenal from French side Auxerre in January 2006 and went on to score 19 goals in 140 appearances before he was released in June 2015 however his time at the club would be remembered for the numerous injuries he suffered while on the playing personnel at the North London side. Speaking on how his footballing career has panned out in an interview with France Football, Diaby made a lot of revelations. In his words, the man, who has made 19 appearances for the French national team said: "I have no limits." "Once upon a time, people … [Read more...]
Charly Musonda To Return To Chelsea In January
If rumours making the round is anything to go by, then Chelsea attacking midfielder Charly Musonda could make a return to Stamford Bridge in January, after a successful loan spell at La Liga side Real Betis. According to report from Spanish paper AS via Daily Star, Musonda has traveled back to Stamford Bridge to have his injury assessed and treated. The highly rated Belgian is currently struggling with knee injury and as a result, he has only featured eight times for the La Liga team this season. The 20-year old Belgian is highly rated at Stamford Bridge and the Blues sees him as one of their future stars. Chelsea have rejected numerous bid for the player in recent times including a bid from Premier League arch rival Arsenal. Speaking concerning the … [Read more...]
John Obi Mikel To Complete Chelsea Exit In January
Chelsea forgotten midfielder John Obi Mikel could find the exit door to Stamford Bridge in January, if his current situation with the Blues do not improve. The powerful midfielder has struggled to make any impact on the Blues team this season. He is yet to make any single appearance on the pitch and he has not even make the substitute bench under Antonio Conte’s regime. Speaking to Goal in response to rumours linking the Nigeria national team skipper away from Stamford Bridge, his agent John Shittu admitted his client could leave in January or summer. He also said a lot of offers have been made for Mikel services from top clubs. “There are a few clubs in Europe and Asia, they are numerous and are interested in him because he is a quality player, aged only … [Read more...]
Klopp Bags November Manager Of The Month Award Nominee
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been nominated for the manager of the month award as far as the month of November is concerned as he aims to win the award for a second time this season. Klopp saw off the challenges of Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew and Tottenham Hotspurs boss Mauricio Pochettino to win the September player of the month. The former Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund manager was also nominated for the month of October but lost out to his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte. Klopp has been nominated for the month of November alongside title rivals namely Pep Guardiola of Manchester City and Antonio Conte of Chelsea as well as Sunderland boss David Moyes. Liverpool won two … [Read more...]
Juan Mata Sends Congratulatory Message To Teammates After Win
Manchester United and Spanish playmaker could not hide his joy after his side booked their place in the semi-final of the EFL Cup after a dominant win over London club West Ham United. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French forward Anthony Martial scored twice as Jose Mourinho's team ran out 4-1 winners despite the fact that the Portuguese manager was absent due to a one-match ban he got for kicking a water bottle in frustration during an earlier clash between the two sides on Sunday evening. The match turned out to be a stroll eventually for Manchester United especially in the second half, which saw three unreplied goals for the Red Devils (2 goals for Ibrahimovic and 1 goal for Martial) as they bounced back from former United youngster Ashley … [Read more...]
Gunners Interested In Algerian ‘Left Back’ Faouzi Ghoulam – Reports
English Premier League (EPL) side Arsenal are one of a number of top European clubs interested in signing highly rated Algerian left back, Faouzi Ghoulam, who features for Napoli in the Italian Serie A, as per the report in the news outlet Daily Star. The 25-year old Ghoulam has developed into a key performer for UEFA Champions League (UCL) hopefuls Napoli since he joined them from French side Saint Etienne in January 2014. Arsenal have two international left back options in Spaniard Nacho Monreal and Englishman Kieran Gibbs though the former is presently the first choice however that has not stopped the reported interest in Faouzi Ghoulam. Since joining Napoli in almost three years, Ghoulam, who has made 23 appearances for the Desert Foxes of Algeria, has … [Read more...]
Niklas Sule Wanted By Antonio Conte In January
Latest report according to goal.com claims that the Blues have reignited their interest in securing the services of Hoffenheim defender Niklas Sule. The highly rated star was a prime target for Antonio Conte last summer, but the star reportedly turned down move to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are currently on a fine run-of-form in the EPL, having conceded just a goal in their last seven matches. Italian tactician Conte is reportedly not still satisfied with his defense line and he wants to strengthen it during the winter transfer window. The duo of John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic are aging and their contract will run out at the end of the season. Report has it that Chelsea have no plans of extending their contract and as a result, new defenders will be needed … [Read more...]
German Club Keen On United Misfit Rojo
German Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly interested in Manchester United's Argentine left back Marcos Rojo. Rojo has had a rocky time at Old Trafford since he made a £16m move from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon despite his versatility as he can play at both left back and centre back. The 26-year old recently made his way back into the Manchester United team under manager Jose Mourinho as a result of injuries. It remains to be seen if the Red Devils would be willing to let go of the player unless UEFA Champions League (UCL) campaigners Bayer Leverkusen are ready to pay a big sum for his services with Manchester United interested in recouping all or the majority of the transfer fee spent to pay for his services. Marcos Rojo, who is the … [Read more...]
Tottenham Boss Pochettino Remains Tight-lipped Over Star player Future
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino gave little away when he was asked about the future of his captain Hugo Lloris at the club during a pre-match conference ahead of his side's English Premier League (EPL) home clash with Welsh side Swansea City on Saturday at White Hart Lane. Pochettino fielded questions about the 29-year old French international goalkeeper after the announcement that star striker Harry Kane has signed a new six-year deal at the club until 2022 as the Argentine manager disclosed that Hugo Lloris is happy to stay at the club. As reported by English media outlet Evening Standard, Pochettino said the following when asked about an update on the future of his captain: "Maybe in the next few days there will be more contract news – but not about … [Read more...]
Agent Arrived Stamford Bridge – Chelsea To Negotiate Deal For Kalidou Koulibaly
With January transfer looming ahead, Chelsea are said to have highlighted top quality defenders as the target. A renewed bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly would not be ruled out as Chelsea seeks to reinforce their back line. Latest report according to sportwitness claims that the Senegalese agent Bruno Satin was present at Stamford Bridge this week, as he attended the Wyscout Forum. Many club officials and agents were there, as they would be. Though it was not reported the agent came to negotiate a deal with Chelsea for the transfer of Koulibaly, but the source however inferred that it is all interlinked with Chelsea interest in the powerful centre back. The 25-year old star was a prime target for Conte last summer. The Blues saw bid of €58m rejected … [Read more...]
Wenger Wants Southampton To Win EFL Cup
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has disclosed that he wants South coast club Southampton to win this season's EFL Cup after his team was eliminated by the Saints. Arsenal were convincingly beaten 2-0 by visitors Southampton at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening in a quarter-final clash as far as the competition is concerned with the latter booking a semi-final place for the first time in 30 years. Arsene Wenger's preference for who will win the competition among the remaining four semi-finalists namely Liverpool, Hull City, Southampton and Manchester United was made known by his protégé and current Southampton manager Claude Puel after he masterminded an impressive win over his boss. Puel was a playing staff under Wenger for seven years at French club AS … [Read more...]
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