English Premier League outfit Man United defender Phil Jones has tipped the club to start winning trophies with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer already named as an interim coach. The former Red Devils boss was handed a permanent role after recording a successful reign as an interim boss since taking over in December last year. However, the Red Devils defender believes the new manager will ensure that the Man United team return as contenders for major honours titles, starting from the coming season. Phil Jones noted that the Man United team … [Read more...]
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Chelsea vs Conte Tribunal Kicks Off
Chelsea started the Premier League managers’ tribunal for the £9m compensation package for former manager Antonio Conte. Italian tactician Conte was sacked as the Chelsea manager last summer with one year left on his then contract at the club. The former Juventus and Italian national team manager wants Chelsea to pay a full compensation that will cover the salary for the final one year of his contract with the Blues. Antonio Conte is asking for a £9m compensation package but Chelsea are not willing to meet his demands. The Blues will … [Read more...]
Juventus in contention to stop Hudson-Odoi move to Bayern..
Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi is the subject of contention between two top European sides,Juventus and Bayern Munich respectively as they have both set sights on trying to make a late attempt to sign the youngster. The 18-year-old who many thought will be on his way to Germany now having been heavily linked with the Bundesliga side in recent weeks, after it was revealed that the German giants tendered an offer in the region of £30m for the England Under-19 international in order to finalise a move to the Allianz Arena. However new … [Read more...]
How Liverpool showed they’re title contenders
Having seen Manchester City defeated Everton at the Etihad Stadium last night, Liverpool were under huge pressure heading into yesterday's clash with Manchester United. Jurgen Klopp's men were aware that anything short of victory would automatically push them down to the second position on the Premier League standings, hence, there was intense pressure on the home team. Liverpool scored first Despite the pressure to impress in front of the home fans, the Reds took the lead as Sadio Mane found the back of De Gea's net. The Senegalese … [Read more...]
This player will make Arsenal title contenders
If i'm not exaggerating, Arsenal are presently one of best teams in the Premier League and they are capable of challenging Manchester City for this season's Premier League trophy. The Gunners have been able to turn things around under Unai Emery and they now look more dangerous and determined to lift their first Premier League trophy in 12 years anytime soon. After 16 matches, the Gunners have recorded just two defeats, the best unbeaten run they've recorded after the 2003-04 invincibility. Irrespective of their wonderful form, the Gunners … [Read more...]
Wake up Sarri, Conte did it in one season
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has replied to his critics who are beginning to doubt his ability to lead the Blues to the Premier League title. The former Napoli manager asked for more time, making Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola as a case study. "I don't know what to answer. I don't know. What happens if Guardiola had no time in City? He asked rhetorically. According to him, the former Barcelona manager struggled in his first season at the Etihad Stadium. The 59-year-old further revealed that it isn't easy to win a League title that is … [Read more...]
Race for golden boot get tougher: See list of prominent contenders
The Premier League is beginning to get tougher as we enter into the festive period where things become more intense, hectic and tiring. Irrespective of the tiring nature of the League during this time, strikers are competing for different personal awards, including the golden boot prize —an award for the top goalscorer. Who are presently in the race for the accolade? Manchester City are in good goalscoring form, their strikers have been finding the back of the net for fun so far this season. Just as the Etihad outfits, Liverpool are equally … [Read more...]
Real Madrid to contend with Chelsea for 27-year-old in-demand midfielder .
According to reports, European champions Real Madrid have joined the list of clubs keen on a move for in-demand Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. The Los Merengues could wrap up a deal for the 27-year-old as early as January. Aaron Ramsey is on his way out of Arsenal due to the fact that he has six months left on contract and senior Gunners officials are not ready to offer fresh terms. The Welshman was initially offered a new contract only for the club to withdraw it some months back. The 2013 FA Cup winner is free to talk to foreign clubs … [Read more...]
Defeat or no defeat : See why Chelsea remain title contenders
After their loss to Tottenham on Saturday, Stamford Bridge faithful are beginning to lose faith in the team. Prior to the defeat at the hands of their London rivals, the fans were tipping their team for this season's Premier League title, but since the unexpected loss to Tottenham, they seem to have lowered their expectations. As much as it's painful that Chelsea lost their unbeaten run in a dreadful manner, Sarri's men are still title contenders for some reasons. The season is still young The season is just 13 weeks old, therefore, … [Read more...]
No contests as Chelsea pips rival to sign young star
Former Premier League champions Chelsea will have to fend off the threat from French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in their bid to sign Andreas Pereira from top-four rivals Manchester United. Popular publication UOL unveiled the French giants have already made an offer to sign the Red Devils midfielder ahead of the upcoming transfer window scheduled to start as from the 1st of January. The Blues were the first club to make an offer for the 22-year-old before PSG followed in their footsteps by stepping up their interest in Pereira. … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte tipped to replace Julen Lopetegui as Real Madrid coach
Chelsea sacked Antonio Conte as their coach last season after the Blues failed to make it to the top four on the EPL table thus ending their dream of participating in the Uefa Champions League this season. The Blues had gone ahead to sign Conte's fellow countryman, Maurizio Sarri from the Italian club, Napoli. Ever since Antonio Conte was sacked by the Blues board, he has been without a job, however, a new report have made it known that Spanish club, Real Madrid have reached out to him to become their next coach. The report added that the … [Read more...]