Arsenal boss Unai Emery has reacted to the 2-1 win by his side over Bournemouth on Sunday in the Premier League clash. The Gunners were gifted with an own-goal by Jefferson Lerma before a late goal scored by Gabon international Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, to ensure the stretch of the unbeaten run to 17 games across all competition. Emery had confessed the game was a tough one for his side as they only managed to secure a win. According to the Spanish manager, the result was more important for his side away from home, noting that the mission is to continue winning each game that comes. He, therefore, added that his side were able to remain calm and be more organized even after conceding the first goal and that was important in ensuring their win of the … [Read more...]
Rashford takes the glory for United win
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has taken the glory for Manchester United win against Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon. It was a lucky last minutes win for the Old Trafford side as they waited until the last minutes to take the lead, all thanks to the English forward who was available to save. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho who spoke at the end of the game stated that he had told the players in the break how lucky he has been this season in the second half. According to him, his side were poor defensively deserved no to concede more goals but noted that he was only lucky. The former Chelsea boss, therefore, lamented that the hard work by his side could not reflect in the performance of the team against their opponent, Bournemouth. Why all … [Read more...]
United dealt major blow in player’s pursuit
There are indications that Manchester United will no longer succeed in their pursuit of Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake who seems to be interesting other Premier League club. The 23-year-old is reported to be destined for a return to Chelsea having left the Stamford Bridge for the Vitality Stadium in 2017. United and Tottenham were reported to be the leaders in the race for the player according to Daily Telegraph before Chelsea surfaced in what seem like an attempt to claim what belongs to them. Chelsea have an agreement to resign the Netherlands international for a fee in the region of £40 million. Ake has caught the attention of Premier League clubs with his performance for Bournemouth so far this season and they are all coming for him. It is … [Read more...]
Man Utd face Tottenham battle for Bournemouth defender
Manchester United are reported to be keeping tab on Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake. The Red Devils are expected to face a tough competition from Tottenham for the player with reports that manager Mauricio Pochettino has made the 23-year-old his top target. The former Chelsea defender has been in fine form and Jose Mourinho has made him a target against the January transfer window. The Portuguese manager will be counting on his past relationship to convince the player having worked together at the Stamford Bridge when the Ake was much younger. The situation remains dicey for both Mourinho and Pochettino as they could arrive at a consensus knowing that the former Chelsea boss wants the player as a replacement for Toby Alderweired whom he was able to sign … [Read more...]
This Midfielder Will Play For Arsenal Next Season, Former Boss Reveals
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has admitted that Jack Wilshere will remain at Arsenal next season despite speculations over his future. The Gunners midfielder has had an injury-stricken career despite having brilliant skills to become one of the best midfielders in the Premier League. Jack Wilshere left the Emirates last summer for a loan move to Bournemouth, in search of better opportunities after the arrival of Granit Xhaka which further pegged his progress at Arsenal. Upon his arrival at the Vitality stadium, the 25-year-old went on to become a constant figure with the Cherries, sparking interest from several clubs who were ready to pounce on his signature with his contract at Arsenal running to an end. Eddie Howe has now confirmed that Wilshere has … [Read more...]
Arsenal Rocked With Massive Injury Blow To English Midfielder
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been ruled out of the season through injury. The 25-year-old midfielder who is currently on-loan at Bournemouth, will miss the rest of the season through injury. The Englishman limped off during Cherries' clash against Tottenham Hotspur last weekend, with scans showing that he suffered a hairline crack of his left fibula. Confirming the sad news, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said: ‘It is a big blow to lose Jack, ‘We have loved working with him since he arrived at the club last August. He has made a huge contribution to our season, both on and off the pitch. We wish him a quick recovery and thank him for his effort and professionalism while he was with us.’ This injury signals the end of Wilshere's loan spell at the … [Read more...]
4-2-3-1 Formation, Martial Starts In Man United’s Probable Line Vs Bournemouth
Considering that Manchester United have successfully won their last six games in all competitions, they deserve to be considered favorites to make it seven wins on a straightaway when they face Bournemouth in their next Premier League game on Saturday afternoon. The Old Trafford club are just one point behind Liverpool but nevertheless have a game in hand and should take advantage to over take their arch rivals. And as far as Manchester United’s team news is concerned, the trio of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Phil Jones and James Wilson are out injured at the moment. However, according to PhysioRoom, the English defender has a little chance of featuring when they clash with the Cherries. Veteran midfielder Michael Carrick started the EFL Cup final game on the bench … [Read more...]
Good News! Chelsea Eager For Deadline Move For Promising Striker
Chelsea are plotting a deadline move for Celtic striker Moussa Dembele. The striker is regarded as one of the best youngsters in Europe due to his impressive displays for the Scottish giants, scoring 20 goals in the first half of the season. There have been speculations about his future with the likes of Manchester City and Chelsea being his main suitors, the Blues have now stepped up their interest in the 20-year-old and could complete a deal before the end of the transfer window. Reports in the Metro claim that Dembele could leave Celtic for £30million and Chelsea have tabled a figure around the fee. It is beleived that Antonio Conte does not trust the abilities of Michy Batshuayi and is pressing for cover for Diego Costa. In related news, … [Read more...]
Negotiation Confirmed, Spanish Giants Open Talks To Sign Highly Rated Chelsea Ace
Real Madrid are in negotiations over a potential deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, according to reports. The Belgium international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Stamford Bridge after his comments last September but have since then dismissed the speculations. However, Real are said to have opened negotiations to sign Courtois in the next summer transfer window, with reports that a £26million fee is being discussed. The 24-year-old has been impressive form for Chelsea, since he returned in 2014, having spent three years with Atletico Madrid. It is understood that Real Madrid president Fiorentina Perez has met with Courtois' representatives and will move to the Santiago Bernabeu, after they failed to sign him last … [Read more...]
Breaking! Antonio Conte Confirms Transfer Bid For Chelsea Ace
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has confirmed the Blues have received a bid for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, according to reports. The Bosnia international has been linked with a move away from the Stamford Bridge having remained backup for first choice Thibaut Courtois, with reports that a 10 million bid has been submitted. Conte has now confessed a bid was received but insisted a decision has not yet been made. He said: "First of all, Asmir is an importation player on and off the pitch. "He knows this and there is this offer and me and the club are waiting but it is important to find the right solution for Asmir, the club and me. "He is important and it is important to find the right solution. There is one offer and now me and the club are good to see the … [Read more...]
Chelsea Reject £10m Bid For Highly Rated Star Despite Open To January Deal
Chelsea have rejected £10million bid from Bournemouth for second choice goalkeeper Asmir Begovic. The Bosnia international has been constantly remained on the bench for the Blues due to the impressive form of Thibaut Courtois and could move in the January transfer window although Antonio Conte rates him highly. Begovic has shown to be of the best keepers in the Premier league and it is understood that Conte wants to keep him at the Stamford Bridge but there are suggestions that Chelsea could be open to letting him leave for the right price. Reports in the Daily Telegraph have it that Bournemouth have made an initial bid of around £10million for Begovic but have been asked to up their deal to land the former Stoke keeper. The Cherries lost Nathan Ake … [Read more...]
Chelsea Star Set For Talks With Rival PL Club
Chelsea skipper John Terry is willing to meet with Eddie Howe about Bournemouth move, according to reports. The 36-year-old defender has seen his chances at the Stamford Bridge reduce drastically due to the impressive form of defensive trio of Cesar Azpilicueta, Gary Cahill and David Luiz, starting just four league game this season. Terry's chances under Antonio Conte were also marred by injury and has now been pushed down the pecking order by the return of Nathan Ake meanwhile Conte has revealed the youngster will be a cover for his defence line in the 3-4-3 formation. Reports in the Daily Mail claims that the Cherries boss wants Terry to replace Ake at the Vitality stadium and will meet with the defender by the end of the week. Although, Terry … [Read more...]
Chelsea Seniorman With 91% Pass Accuracy Set For Shock Move
Bournemouth are reportedly targeting a transfer for Chelsea defender John Terry in the January transfer window. The Blues skipper has not been able to nail a starting berth under Antonio Conte, making just nine appearances this season and could be further pegged back by the return of Nathan Ake from Bournemouth. Reports in the Daily Telegraph have it that the Cherries are interested in taking Terry on loan for the rest of the season. Chelsea recalled Nathan Ake on loan due to his impressive display under Eddie Howe but it appears the deal might have a double effect as the emergence of the youngster will further peg the 36-year-old defender down the pecking order. The Englishman was sent off in their last game in the FA Cup third round match against … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte Reveals Efforts To Recall Promising Youngster
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has revealed Nathan Ake could be recalled from Bournemouth. The 21-year-ols has impressed during his loan spell with the Cherries despite having a torrid start to life under Eddie Howe. The Chelsea youngster has been playing as a centre-back for Bournemouth and could offer Antonio Conte more options as the Italian boss looks to bolster his options for the second half of the Premier League. There are speculations that the youngster could return to his parent club after showing he could cut the grade in the Premier League and Antonio Conte has also admitted to the fact. ‘Ake is a really good player and now he’s started to play with Bournemouth and is playing every game,’ said the Chelsea manager. ‘Honestly, I’m evaluating his … [Read more...]
Wenger Confirmed No Contract For This Arsenal Player Yet!
North London side Arsenal have still not offered English midfielder Jack Wilshere a new contract at the club amidst the fact that his present deal is set to run out at the end of next year thus joining the likes of Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez and German playmaker Mesut Ozil in the category of players with current deal running till the summer of 2018. Wilshere, who is an academy product of the club having joined at a young age, has had to deal with various injury problems over the last five years prompting him to go out on a season-long loan to South Coast club Bournemouth at the start of the present season so as to build up his fitness levels. Speaking at a press conference recently on the 24-year old, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger stated that Wilshere would … [Read more...]
3-4-3 Formation With Two Key Changes Expected In Chelsea Probable Line-up v. Bournemouth
Chelsea are set to face Bournemouth in a Boxing Day fixture at the Stamford Bridge and will hope to continue their winning streak in the Premier League. Antonio Conte will be forced to ring two changes in the starting line-up following suspensions to Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante in their last game. Chelsea's expected line-up against Bournemouth: (3-4-3 formation) Courtois- Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta- Matic, Fabregas- Marcos Alonso, Moses- Eden Hazard, Pedro, Batshuayi Thiabut Courtois is expected to maintain his status as the number one keeper. Gary Cahill will start in defence alongside David Luiz and Azpilicueta in their typical three-man defence set-up. Nemanja Matic will play alongside Cesc Fabregas in the midfield for the first time this … [Read more...]
Conte: Why Kante, Costa Suspension Is Best For Chelsea
Antonio Conte has claimed that missing the duo of Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante against Bournemouth is 'a good test' for them. The impressive duo of Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante are suspended in the game against Bournemouth, but the Italian believes his men will respond effectively to the absence of the suspended pair, insisting it is important to test the squad depth. "For this reason this is a good test for us because we play this game without two of our important players for our team," he said. "For this reason it's important for this test to read the situation in our squad. "Also to give the possibility to play some players who until now are not playing a lot. Or to find another solution. "What I may see this week is very important." Kante has … [Read more...]
Liverpool Legend Makes Outrageous Claim Over Costa, Kante Suspension
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has claimed Chelsea duo of Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante intentionally got themselves sent off against Crystal Palace last weekend. Costa and Kante were both booked in the Blues' game against Palace at Selhurst Park, which was their fifth booking of the current season and will be missing their game against Bournemouth on Boxing Day. However, Carragher believes the pair may have deliberately got themselves booked so as to face Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on January 4. He told Sky Sports’ Soccer AM : ‘I think Chelsea will be fine without Costa and Kante and I wouldn’t be surprised if the deliberately got booked to miss that game, ‘I know it’s controversial but it’s been done before.’ It is expected that the Blues … [Read more...]
Eddie Howe Reveals Chelsea Could Seal Stunning Deal For Prem Star
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe has revealed Chelsea have an option to recall Nathan Ake in January. The 21-year-old has enjoyed a bright stay with the Cherries, scoring three goals so far this season despite being a defender and Howe has confessed he wants him to stay for the rest of the season but fears the Blues may recall due to his performances so far. Speaking after their 3-1 loss to Southampton, the Cherries boss confirmed: ‘I thought Nathan Ake was excellent again, there is a release clause there where Chelsea can recall him. ‘But we would hope the fact he’s playing and playing well would mean he’d stay. But we’ll wait and see. ‘If you take away his goal he defended really well, he used the ball well and he got into some good positions, it’s a … [Read more...]
Big European Sides Want To Sign Arsenal 24-year-old Star
Bournemouth Jeff Mostyn has stated that big European clubs are interested in signing Arsenal star Jack Wilshere, who is presently on a season-long loan deal to Bournemouth. Mostyn, who has worked wonders with the South Coast club stated this in a chat with popular online news portal 'Squawka'. In his words, he said: "He’s in the right place now and it’s great for us to have him for the season." "Who knows what will happen after that? I think Arsenal want to make him a new contract offer now and that shows not only is Arsene Wenger aware that he’s getting back to his best, but also that he’s attracting the interest of big European clubs. "Whether we can sign him permanently is the million dollar question and probably the million dollar transfer. I think it … [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...]