Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has stated that he is hurt due to the fact that he had to leave Dutch winger Memphis Depay and English winger Ashley Young from his squad for the EFL Cup quarter-final clash with West Ham on Wednesday night at Old Trafford. Swedish superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic and French star Anthony Martial scored two goals apiece while Henrikh Mkhitaryan produced another scintillating performance as Manchester United thrashed West Ham 4-1 to seal a semi-final spot against Hull City. The home side were dominant throughout the game, which also saw the return of German captain Bastian Schweinsteiger to the first team as an 84th minute substitute, as they got 57% of the possession in addition to having 10 shots on target from 19 shots … [Read more...]
Fans Label Harry Kane ‘Hero’ As He Pens New Deal
Fans of North London side Tottenham Hotspurs got an early Christmas present after news broke that their star man Harry Kane has signed a new deal until 2022 with a reported £100,000 weekly wages to make him one of the highest earners at the club. The 23-year old striker is the latest Tottenham player to pen a new deal at White Hart Lane this season following the likes of Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Dele Alli. Kane, who had been previously linked with 20-time English champions Manchester United as per a report from popular outlet ESPN, has grown to be one of the key men at his club since breaking into the first team during the 2014/15 season culminating in 51 league goals. He also emerged as the highest goalscorer in the English Premier League (EPL) last … [Read more...]
EFL Cup Ouster: Fans Right To Boo ‘Poor’ Arsenal – Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that fans were right to boo his players during his side's 2-0 loss to Southampton at the Emirates Stadium in what was the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup on Wednesday night. It was a shambolic first half performance from the Gunners and they were subsequently booed off by their fans with scores at 2-0 in favour of Southampton courtesy goals from Dutch international Jordy Clasie and English left back Ryan Bertrand. The impressive win represents the first time Southampton would qualify for the last four of the league cup since 1986. On the reaction of the fans to his team's display, Wenger, who made ten changes from the Arsenal side that defeated Bournemouth 3-1 stated that they have to live with the fans' expectations … [Read more...]
Fact – Mourinho Need To Consider The 4-4-2 Formation
Firstly, I need say the English premier league is a very interesting one. Here is why. It all began with the 4-4-2 formation. When Alex Ferguson led the United boys to Spain to play a 3-3 draw against Barcelona in a 1998/99 Champions League Group Stage Match at the Camp Nou, the world saw the outstanding team work between the two front men (Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke). After the game, Ferguson himself agreed that there is nothing as sweet as the 4-4-2 formation. And of course, the 4-4-2 formation was the main thing in the English League back then. Well, after a man called Arsene Wenger changed everything. Wenger introduced a 4-2-3-1 formation, putting a splendid finisher Upfront (in the person of Henry), with more midfielders to pass the ball around. The … [Read more...]
Luis Muriel Could Be On His Way To Stamford Bridge
Chelsea hunt for additional fire power up front that could serve as a better back up to Diego Costa is set to be signed. According to Daily Star, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is currently monitoring the situation of Sampdoria forward Luis Muriel but will have to wait until summer transfer to make move for him. Report has it that Conte want to see the star performances this season and make a judgment on him at the end of the season campaign. The 25-year old South American star joined Sampdoria in 2015 from Udinese for £10m. The Colombian forward has been on fine form for the Serie A side this season having found the back of the net six times in 14 league appearances. Chelsea sign 23-year old striker Michy Batshuayi from Marseille last summer for £33m but the … [Read more...]
Finally Wilshere Wants New Contract At Arsenal
England midfielder Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal to fellow English Premier League (EPL) side Bournemouth has said his aim is to pen a new deal with the North London outfit. The 24-year old's current contract runs out at the end of 2018 and the Arsenal academy product wants to use his loan spell at Bournemouth to get back to full fitness and prove to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger that his long-term future lies at the Emirates Stadium. Wilshere, who has had to battle with a lot of injuries in a relatively short time, made this known in an interview with Sky Sports. Reacting to Arsene Wenger's comments that he would be given a new contract said that: "At the moment, my head is in Bournemouth." He further told Sky Sports … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Add More Power To His Midfield
In the summer transfer window, Manchester United splashed a huge amount of money to bring a superb midfielder in the person of Paul Pogba to the Old Trafford from Juventus . The Frenchman keeps improving rapidly and Jose Mourinho side still have a handful of options in the midfield. However, the United boss is still looking further to strengthen his central midfield, and two players are in the limelight. According to the Sun, Mourinho wants to bring Nigerian International John Mikel to United, despite the fact that the Super Eagles captain has not played a single game for Chelsea this season. Reports also emerged that Jose Mourinho is also considering signing Leicester City star Danny Drinkwater. 29-year old Drinkwater is a flexible player who can … [Read more...]
Update – Liverpool Linked With January Move For Red Hot Star
Celtic star Moussa Dembélé is one of the hottest properties in European football at the moment and the latest suitor to be linked to the young striker is Anfield giants Liverpool as per the report from Scottish media outlet Glasgow Live. In-form Dembélé, who has also been linked with top European sides like Arsenal and Manchester United, would cost Liverpool around £40m with the January transfer window fast approaching. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of the French youth international and he would be hoping he can seal a deal for him quickly so as to further boost his side in their pursuit of honours. The 5-time European champions are presently 2nd on the league table and a point off leaders Chelsea in addition to booking their semi-final … [Read more...]
Leicester City To Land Wilfried Ndidi Ahead Of Chelsea
English Premier League (EPL) champions Leicester City are reportedly close to sealing a mouth-watering deal for Super Eagles star Wilfried Ndidi from Belgian side Genk ahead of current league leaders Chelsea. The 19-year old has been a solid performer for Genk since he joined the club thereby attracting the interest of well established European sides like 2012 UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea and English league holders Leicester City. According to respected Belgian journalist Kristof Terreur, Leicester City have done enough to win his signature ahead of Chelsea with a deal now very close. If his Leicester City move sees the light of the day, he is expected to be a direct replacement for French midfielder N'Golo Kante, who made a move to Chelsea during … [Read more...]
Breaking: Liverpool targets Moussa Dembélé in January, Klopp eager to sign him
Information coming out of Glasgow indicates that Liverpool FC are planning a £20Million January bid for Celtic's French sensation; Moussa Dembele. This will be a new Scottish transfer record if it materialises. However, doubts remain over the likelihood of such deal happening. First, Liverpool are the most prolific side in the EPL. And this has been achieved with Daniel Sturridge and Divock Origi playing nominal roles. Hence the question; do Liverpool need another striker? Besides, Dembele, who has scored 17 goals in all competitions this season, was recently quoted by the Glasgow Evening Times to have stated his desire to remain at Celtic's Old Farm home. However, despite his public statement to the contrary, this transfer could still happen. The huge transfer fee … [Read more...]
Liverpool Roberto Firmino And Joel Matip To Return Soon From Injury
Liverpool’s chances of getting maximum 3 points in Sunday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth has been boosted with the return to action of forward Roberto Firmino and center back, Joel Matip who were both left out of the team’s Tuesday night’s 2-0 EFL Cup quarter final win over Leeds as a precaution. Firmino picked up a minor calf injury in Liverpool’s league win over Sunderland last Saturday. He is, however, set to be named in the starting XI in Sunday's match against Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth who lost to Arsenal in their last league match. The Brazilian’s return is a significant boost following the ankle injury picked up by his compatriot, Philippe Coutinho in the same match. The two Brazilians and Senegal's Saido Mane have impressively led the line for … [Read more...]
Will Chelsea’s Winning Run Continue Against City? Mancity Vs Chelsea Prediction
Chelsea are on an impressive winning streak of 7 EPL matches. During this run which has taken them from 5th on the log to the EPL summit, they have scored 20 goals and conceded a solitary goal. It is indeed an impressive feat in all sense. Before this run began however, Chelsea didn't have a win in 3 league matches. A draw against relegation-threatened Swansea was followed by damaging defeats to title rivals; Liverpool and Arsenal. In a post-match following the loss to Arsenal, Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte promised to find an answer to their poor sequence of results. The answer came in form of a switch in formation from 4-2-3-1 to 3-4-3. Since this switch, Chelsea have remained unbeaten and nearly impregnable. This winning run has attracted the attention of … [Read more...]
Ozil Linked With Madrid Return, Arsenal In Oblak Pursuit, Wenger Successor
Ozil Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil has been linked with a shock return to UEFA Champions League (UCL) as he is yet to put pen to papers on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium. His contract with Arsenal ends in the summer of 2018 and popular Spanish media outlet Marca says Ozil could re-sign for the 11-time European champions partly due to the fact that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is a big fan. One man who would be happy for Mesut Ozil to return to Madrid is Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who was reportedly sad when Ozil was sold to Arsenal in 2013. Aside Ozil, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) winger Angel Di Maria was also linked with a move back to Real Madrid in the same Marca report as a result of his unhappiness at Parc des … [Read more...]
Injury Boost! Bailly Set To Return To Action Next Month
English Premier League (EPL) giants Manchester United have received a major boost ahead of their EFL Cup clash with London side West Ham United with the news that Ivorian defender Eric Bailly will make his return from injury in December. Bailly, who sealed a £30.4m transfer from Spanish side Villareal in the summer, was initially ruled out until the New Year but the 22-year old is miles ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from the injury after he returned to training to provide a timely boost for struggling Manchester United and manager Jose Mourinho though he is expected to sit out the club's next three games against West Ham United in the EFL Cup, the EPL clash with Everton and the UEFA Europa League (UEL) clash versus Ukrainian side Zorya Luhansk with the … [Read more...]
Ricardo Rodriguez Agent Opens Up – Reveals Player’s Next Move
The Blues quest to sign Bundesliga star Ricardo Rodriguez has hit the rock, after his agent Gianluca Di Domenico insisted his client is going nowhere. The 24-year old left back was a major target for Chelsea new boss Antonio Conte last season, before he later opted to sign Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina. Speaking concerning the rumours linking Rodriguez away from Wolfsburg, his agent Gianluca Di Domenico said: “Ricardo is usually the object of transfer speculation, but it’s time to put an end to these stories,” Di Domenico said. “Ricardo is only focused on Wolfsburg.” Wolfsburg are currently struggling in the Bundesliga this season, with just two points above the relegation zone. Should Wolfsburg not improve; Ricardo might however consider a higher … [Read more...]
Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn breaking records at 17, Klopp should field him in every match
There was one name that was on the lips of most Liverpool fans after tuesdays match with Leeds United; Woodburn; the 17-year-old came off the bench to put the game beyond Leeds United's reach by scoring the second goal of the game. And with that goal Ben Woodburn also became Liverpool youngest goal scorer at 17 years 45 days, displacing Michael Owen. Divock Origi opened the scoring in the 76th minute from a cross provided by another youngster; Trent Alexander-Arnold. As expected questions were asked about Woodburn. "We know what Ben is capable of and what he is already able to do," Klopp said. "My first job is to help these boys so that they can be the best - in this case, Ben Woodburn. "There's a lot of things to do, especially to keep the public away … [Read more...]
Diego Costa linked to serie a club
In what will sound as a shock and surprise news to Chelsea fans, Spain goal poacher Diego Costa has been linked to Serie A club Inter Milan in January transfer window. According to report from The Express, the former European champions are ready to test the Blues resolve with a £50million bid for the striker services. It is thought that Inter new owners, Suning Holdings Group are making a summer move for Atletico Madrid head Coach Diego Simeone, who will be leaving the La Liga club next summer for a new challenge. They hope they will be able to use Simeone’s influence to tempt Costa away from Stamford Bridge. Costa has been on sparkling form for the Blues this season. He has managed to score a total of 10 goals in 13 EPL matches for Chelsea so far. A deal … [Read more...]
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale Speaks up on chelsea January target
One of the hottest talents in the English League Ethan Ampadu has been a target for Chelsea manager Antonio Conte in recent weeks. Following such link to Chelsea, Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has come out to play down such rumours linking his player to Stamford Bridge. According to the Sun, an agreement of about £2.5m has been reached between both clubs but Tisdale has refused to make any comment concerning the deal. Speaking to Express and Echo, Tisdale insisted that the 16-year old defensive midfielder needs to focus on current campaign. "He's got to concentrate this year on his GCSEs – he's a member of our first-team, and any business that Exeter City decide to do will not be conducted in the press. "At this stage, he belongs to Exeter City. "We … [Read more...]
Mikel Obi To Complete Old Trafford Move? – Mourinho Wants A Reunion
With just a month and few days to the opening of January transfer window, rumours concerning player transfers have intensified and latest of such rumour is the of linking Chelsea defensive midfielder John Obi Mikel to Manchester United. According to report from the Sun, Chelsea former boss Jose Mourinho is ready to have a reunion with his former player at Old Trafford. Mourinho team has been on poor form this season and the Portuguese boss is facing an up-hill task of turn things around. Mikel has failed to make a single appearance for the Blues this season. It is reported that the Nigerian international is not in good term with Antonio Conte, after he allegedly turn down Conte’s request to feature for the Blues during pre-season for the Olympic game with … [Read more...]
Branislav Ivanović Could Leave Chelsea In January
Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic could be on his way out of Chelsea after fallen down the pecking order in Antonio Conte starting eleven. According to report from Daily Mail, Serie A giants Juventus are weighing up January move for the Serbian international. The Italian side are in need of defender after injury suffered by Leonardo Bonucci and Dani Alves. Although Juventus have both promising star Daniele Rugani and Medhi Benatia as defenders, it is however believed the imminent departure of the later for the Africa Cup of Nation will create a vacuum at the defense line. Since Chelsea switch to a 3-4-3 formation, Ivanovic has failed to get a starting place with conte preferring Nigerian international Victor Moses as his right-wing back. The Serbian … [Read more...]
Coutinho sidelined untill 2017, Fans will not like this
Coutinho was stretched off in Liverpools Premier League clash with Sunderland and having undergone a scan on Monday, Jürgen Klopp confirmed that the player will be out till new year. Talking to BBC Jürgen Klopp said: "Phil needs five and a few weeks until we have him back. We will see. He's not in tonight and for the next few games. Coutinho is one of Liverpool's best player this season and has been directly involved in ten goals so far -five goals and five assists- but will now miss out a couple of matches including one against Everton on December 19 and if Klopp is right then he will also miss out on December 31st clash with Manchester City. The Liverpool boss made eight changes to side as they face Leeds United in the EFL cup quater-final clash. Speaking … [Read more...]
Deal Agreed: Steve Holland To Leave Chelsea In Summer
As January transfer window looms closer, various reports linking players and managers to clubs have all started, and latest of such report is that linking Chelsea assistant manager Steve Holland to England managerial job. According to reports, Holland has agreed a deal with English FA to become part of Gareth Southgate managerial team in his new role as England manager. Daily Mail claimed that the England interim manager wants Holland to be his assistant when he is confirmed as England manager next week. Both tactician have formed a good partnership having worked with the England under-21 team since 2013 Report had it that the Blues were initially reluctant to let their Star man leave following his key relationship with the Blues squad. A deal has … [Read more...]
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