There are five reasons why you need to forget everything you are doing, cancel all your plans and watch the Chelsea vs Manchester United game coming up! Firstly, John Terry is back! The Chelsea Captain has been away after sustaining serious injuries on the pitch. He would be available for the match as he joined training since Thursday. Secondly, Jose Mourinho will be facing his former team where he was sacked after a second failed attempt to revive the club. There is bound to be some mixed feelings there. Thirdly, Terry's team mates are so excited to have him back on the team. Conte had this to say: "John is in good shape. He trained with the team. He is good. The problem with his ankle has been solved and I believe that his injury is healed. He is … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal Will Win Champions League -Wenger
Arsene Wenger has come out to boast that Arsenal will win the Premier League. He said this to newsmen in a recent interview yesterday. He added that the Gunners have won 7 games so far and are more than equipped to handle any team no matter how formidable the team is. It should be stated that Arsenal has not won the cup in several years(since 2004) but frankly, this is the fittest the English team has been. Arsene Wenger said that he believes his team is finally ready to prove to the world that they are not dormant and that they can lift the cup like any other club. "We are consistent at the moment and I think there is more to come out of our team. The confidence is there because we have been consistent and I am sure that if we continue in this form, we will win … [Read more...]
9 Things You Need To Know About The Manchester United Match Against Fernabahce
For those who saw the match, it was nothing short of electrifying! Manchester United scored 4 goals before Fernabahce managed to put in one goal! Of course, the man of the match was Pogba who scored two goals in the match, all in the first half! For those who missed it, here are 9 things you need to know about the match: 1. Pogba finally justified the huge sum he was bought for. Lately, there has been much pressure to prove his worth with the whooping sum of 89 million pounds his management requested for. While some have blamed Mourinho for spending too much, others just want Pogba to make the exorbitant fee worthwhile. 2. This is Pogba's first set of goals 698 days after his last set of goals! 3. Pogba(2 goals), Martial and Lingard were the scorers of … [Read more...]
Manchester City Players In Tears After Bitter Defeat
After a bitter 4-0 defeat at their last match, the players of Manchester City were seen wearing drawn looks and sulky faces. Reporters said that Pep Guardiola was seen physically absent-minded as he carried his luggage through the airport. Manchester City's goal keeper,Bravo had to be surrounded by tight security to avoid fans who showed their displeasure at the airport. He was quickly ushered in to a taxi to avoid unforeseen circumstances. John Stones however paused and took some pictures with some happy fans who cheered him on as he passed. After much persuasion from the fans, Guardiola stopped, smiled and took some pictures. He also signed autographs on Tshirts, books and pictures. Yet, reports say that he murmured all through the signing at the … [Read more...]
Why Champions League Final Will Be In New York…
New UEFA President has dropped hints that the Champions League Final may be in New York. Alexsander Ceferin who is the new President made this known in an exclusive interview. He said he will revive the bidding process for the rights to the final game and even if it ends up in New York, he is fine by it. He had this to say: "I think it might be an idea in future but we are open to talks. We are not against any idea for now. We will talk about it. However, people also need to consider the distance between the UK and the United States and how flights from Europe to any part of the US is a herculean task". To go from Portugal to Azerbaijan for example is almost the same or the same as though you are going to New York. For the fans, it is not a problem but we … [Read more...]
Mourinho Set To Leave Out Underperforming Players
Jose Mourinho is set to leave out under-performing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba for Manchester United clash with Fenerbahce in the Europa League. Asked in a news conference ahead of the visit of Turkish giant if some players are "untouchable" Mourinho gave an emphatic "No". That was 11 years ago -- a different Premier League and situation. We were the best team by far. Untouchable' in our team has to be the spirit, the commitment, the pride, the commitment to the club, respect to the fans. That has to be untouchable, not the players." Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed a sitter that would have given United the lead against Liverpool on Monday night but Mourinho was quick to show support for the misfiring striker. I am really happy, Mourinho enthused. … [Read more...]
Liverpool Boss: I am so lucky
Jurgen Klopp says he his happy to be Liverpool's manager, as the Reds unveiled their new £115m structure last month that has taken Anfield's capacity to 54,000. Liverpool had to play their first three league games away from home in order to finish building, thereby dropping points. But having moved into their new and improved home they are yet to lose a match. Liverpool appear to be making their home a formidable ground once more, having thumped the likes of Leicester and Hull, including a drab goalless draw with Manchester United on Monday night. And Klopp has thrown light on his view and how the additional 8500 seats have improved the club. "It’s great, it’s great – it’s not easy to describe because we all loved the old Anfield," Klopp said. "When I first … [Read more...]
Report: Arsenal vs Ludogorets
Arsenal took a step closer to the Champions League knockout stage after thumping Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad 6-0 with Mesut Ozil netting his first ever hat-trick of his professional career. Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott put up a dominant display as they both hit the bull's-eye in the first-half before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain added a third, and Ozil made sure he wasn't left out of the party when he netted three to help Arsenal secure their best start to a group stage since 2009. Arsenal started well and were rewarded when Oxlade-Chamberlin released Alexis Sanchez who still had the job of cutting Cosmin Moti before scoring a brilliant chip over Vladislav Stoyanov who had come off his line. Ludogorets came up with a chance of their own as they went … [Read more...]
How Lionel Messi Humbled City
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Barcelona humbled 10-man Manchester City 4-0 in the Champions League on Pep Guardiola's return to Camp Nou. The hosts opened the scoring in the 17th minute when Messi combined well with Andres Iniesta as the Argentine charged into the box. Fernandinho lost his footing and the ball fell kindly to Messi who had all the space and time needed to round former Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in a match that both teams finished with 10 men. Things got worse on the night for Bravo, who was sent off in the 53rd minute for using his hands to block a shot outside his area, when he made a poor decision in an attempt to play out from the back. Messi doubled the lead in the 61st minute and grabbed his third in the 69th to take his total to … [Read more...]
1 Reason Why Ludogorets Should Never Mess With A Big Club Again!
When a club trashes you 6-0, two things are involved: You go to one corner and beg for forgiveness from who ever you may have offended. You vow never to mess with a big club again! Ozil and Sanchez showed that they are indeed masters of the game and of their club when they collectively inspired a 6-0 flogging against the Bulgarian minnows, Ludogorets in the Champions League yesterday. Some have speculated that the boys did so well because of the contract talks that are currently on going. Arsene Wenger has urged Ozil and Sanchez not to make themselves too costly after rumors were going round that the boys plan to demand a salary increase to £250,000-per-week ($307,000, 279,000 euros). Though their deals officially expire in 2018, talks have already started … [Read more...]
Guardiola makes an Additional 20 Million Pounds Profit For Manchester City
Let the money rain! Manchester City has recorded a whopping profit for the second time this year all thanks to Pep Guardiola! In a disclosed report of their annual financial statement, they revealed that the club had earned profits worth £20.5 million. The Chairman of the Oil money club Khaldoon Al-Mubarak laid emphasis on the multiplication and total overhaul that began at the club in 2008 when Sheikh Mansour took over. The chairman said that City has reached a “critical new phase” in the club’s transformation with the appointment of Pep Guardiola as manager. What he means is that the club is making much more money than before! Expressing his excitement, Al-Mubarak remarked that the club “have the playing, coaching and off-field capabilities at our … [Read more...]
Truth or Rumor? Manchester United to Sign Cancelo
We do not know how true this is but it is totally worth reporting! There are talks that Manchester United will sign Valencia defender, Joao Cancelo! According to a Spanish newspaper Marca, there are reports that Mourinho is interested in buying the 22-year-old Portuguese defender. Cancelo plays right-back and has had quite an impressive showing at La Liga over the period of the season. The newspaper further states that Mourinho is not the only one that has noticed him. Fingers were pointed to Guardiola and Enrique, the coaches of Manchester City and Barcelona. Whether this turns out to be true or not, we should get prepared for a fierce bidding war among these powerful coaches. Cancelo is valued at 30 million euros right now, but because of this bid, … [Read more...]
Theo Walcott Will Never Leave Arsenal -Wenger
There are rumors that due to Theo Walcott's reduced role with Arsenal last season, he would be leaving to another club. However, Arsene Wenger the club's coach has refuted this claim, insisting that Theo Walcott will not be leaving Arsenal despite the rumors going round. Walcott just started this season after a brief hiatus and has scored 5 goals. Wenger had this to say to reporters: “Look, I haven’t spoken to anybody because I was not ready to let him go. I always wanted to keep him. “What I’ve seen of him is that he lets the passion for the game come out of his body. That’s what you want from him. “I’ve felt that since he’s played with more freedom, maybe he lets his feelings come out a bit more and is less calculating: ‘Can I do that or can … [Read more...]
After A Good Match on Sunday, Liverpool Moves to Fourth Place on the Table! See Manchester United Stands!
Manchester United and Liverpool both took home 1 point each after the match at Anfield. The scores as at full-time read Manchester United 0-0 Liverpool. It was a charged match from both sides as Liverpool continued their almost impressive record. The "You will never walk alone team" has moved to number 4 on the English Premier League Table while Manchester occupy the 7th position. So far, this is United’s fourth win in their last five EPL meetings, while the draw was Liverpool’s first point earned in five games against Manchester United. The match began with a bang where both teams picked up the pace the moment the whistle was blown. However, by the end of the first half, Liverpool had the edge in ball possession. Manchester United's first shot came in … [Read more...]
We May Need to Break The Bank Before We can Afford Ozil -Arsene Wenger
Wenger has hinted that Ozil and his manager are demanding for a large sum of money if Ozil will remain at Arsenal. The Coach has not put a specified figure on the amount Ozil is demanding if he is to renew his contract with the football club. However, he conceded that the team will have to 'break the bank' to ensure Mesut Ozil signs a new contract. Ozil’s current contract expires in 2018 but the German International wants a much higher fee, improved terms and some additional benefits if he is to remain at the Emirates Stadium. "Ozil wants to be here. He wants to be with us. He knows he is part of a winning team" said Wenger to newsmen. When asked the specific sum by a reporter, the Coach quipped: “If you have a good bank, call me" Wenger added: “I don’t … [Read more...]
C.Ronaldo About To Break World Records!
Cristiano Ronaldo is about to break World Records as the first player to score 100 goals in European club competitions. So far, Ronaldo is just two goals shy of this achievement. When he played for Portugal, his national team during the break , the Portugal forward succeeded in adding an additional 5 goals to his belt. He has added an additional goal for his club Real Madrid in a Spanish league win over Real Betis. Real Madrid is set to play Legia in the Champions League today. Madrid beat Real Betis 6-1 in the Spanish league thereby leaving them to face Legia Warsaw, a club that has been having series of losses from the start of the season. In addition, the two teams is set for another clash meet again in Poland in November.“We will go into the game … [Read more...]
I Will Not Embarrass Rooney -Mourinho
Mourinho has said he will not embarrass Rooney when the Manchester United Captain returns to the club. He said he will give the player the "respect he deserves" when the 30-year-old returns to the club. Recall that Rooney has been facing a series of bad luck in recent times. The Manchester United and England captain returned to Old Trafford earlier in the week following an international break when he was not only booed but stoned and ridiculed by home fans during a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Malta at Wembley. In successive progression, the player was left out of the subsequent goalless draw away to Slovenia by interim national manager Gareth Southgate. “He was not booed by Man United fans,” Mourinho said. “To be honest, the last match when he went to … [Read more...]
Gerrard Goes Back To Liverpool To Treat Injury
Gerrard has returned to Liverpool to treat his off and on injuries. He is currently under rehabilitation for the set of injuries that hampered his Major League Soccer Season. Steven Gerrard name has been struck out for Sunday's match against Houston Dynamo and the rest of the season is still unclear for him. The final say depends largely on the doctors at the rehab and his coach. “Steven had a re-occurrence of his hamstring injury. He’s obviously out for a bit,” Arena said in a recent press release. “He could do at home what he could do here as well. It was OK for him to depart for a week or two.” Arena made this statement after several tabloids reported that Gerrard was undergoing training on the clubs training ground in preparation of the match … [Read more...]
Chelsea to get New Nike Sports Gears?
A sports record kit deal with sports wear giants, Nike has been sealed by Chelsea. According to reports, the deal cost the football club £60 million ($73 million, 66 million euros) per season. The Premier League Club have been in negotiations with the sports gear giant since early this year after rumors surfaced that Chelsea would be dropping another Sports gear giant, Adidas. The contract with Adidas will come to an end in 2017. Adidas reportedly collected £30 million annually for the period of their agreement and contract but Nike's is much higher because the company will be making the full kit for Chelsea’s first-team, academy sides and ladies’ squad for the next 15 years. Chelsea will earn an estimated £900 million from shirt sales and other … [Read more...]
Chelsea Player, Willian da Silva loses Mum to Cancer
Chelsea Winger, Willian da Silva has lost his mum to Cancer. His mother, Dona Zeze passed away on Wednesday morning in Sao Paulo after battling with a tumor in the head that caused five surgeries and chemotherapy. The team has paid their respect to Willian’s mother via Twitter, expressing sympathy with the player over the loss and their statement was retweeted by Mikel, showing he shares the pain of the Brazil star. The tweet read : “All of us at CFC are sending our love to Willian and his family after the passing of his mother. We’re thinking of you @willianborges8.” Recall that Willian dedicated the goal he scored against Venezuela in the World Cup qualifier to his mother, a day before she passed away. May her soul rest in peace and may Willian … [Read more...]
Ramos to miss the rest of the La Liga Games due to Knee Injury
Ramos will miss the rest of the La Liga games due to a knee sprain that occurred during the World Cup qualifying match between Spain and Albania. Spain captain Ramos, 30, was hurt late in the game after falling awkwardly following an aerial duel before he was eventually replaced by Inigo Martinez. “He has been diagnosed with a grade two sprain of the medial collateral knee ligament in the left knee. His recovery will continue to be assessed,” Real said in a statement. In the statement, the recuperation period was put at 6 weeks or more depending on doctors orders. Ramos should miss upcoming La Liga games against Real Betis, Athletic Bilbao and promoted Alaves and Leganes. He will also miss a Champions League double-header against Legia … [Read more...]
More Bad News for Rooney!
Just when things couldn't get any worse for Rooney, he has received more bad news. The England Captain and Manchester United goal scorer will be benched for the World Cup Qualifiers against Slovenia. Liverpool’s Jordan Henderson will lead the side out in Ljubljana as England look to maintain their perfect start to qualifying. Manchester United star Rooney dropped back to play as a deep-lying midfielder in England’s 2-0 win over Malta at Wembley on Saturday and was booed by some sections of the home support during a lacklustre display. “It’s very straight forward,” Southgate told reporters in Ljubljana on Monday as he explained why Rooney, best known as a forward but now increasingly deployed in midfield by England, had been left out. Southgate, … [Read more...]
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