Liverpool attacking midfielder Ben Woodburn is set for his second loan spell of the season as West Brom are keen on his signature. The 19-year-old spent the early part of this term on loan at Championship side Sheffield United but it was one to forget in a hurry because he didn't feature regularly for the team. He was unable to make a single appearance for the team throughout last month and that forced the Reds to end his spell at the Championship side. The Mirror are reporting that the youngster is likely to join another championship side West Brom for the concluding part of the campaign. The Baggies are in desperate search for another quality player to replace Harvey Barnes, who was understandably recalled from his loan spell by Leicester City manager … [Read more...]
Arsenal might lose one of its most interesting midfielder
There are indications that Arsenal might lose one of their most interesting midfielders, Mohamed Elneny in the coming winter transfer window. The Egyptian was a major part of the Arsenal team under former boss Arsene Wenger as at last season but that has not been the case under new manager Unai Emery who joined the Emirates Stadium in the summer. The North London midfield has now been choked with the recruitment of Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi which keeps Mohamed Elneny down in the pecking order in the Unai Emery team. Mohamed Elneny has failed to beat the competition from other star players in the midfield which keeps him on the bench for most times of the season, leaving him with league Cups as the FA Cup. Arsenal closing in on Matheus … [Read more...]
Claude Puel protests after defeat against Arsenal
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has protested the fact that a penalty was not awarded against the host team when his side lost 3-1 against Arsenal on Monday night. The Puel side started the game in a very convincing way and got most attempts in the first half of the game. No thanks to Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno who stopped the Foxes from giving a bigger lead margin in the first half of the game. However, the Foxes manager protested that his side should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of the game, alleging that Rob Holding handled the ball in the Arsenal box. Why Pogba should not be blamed for penalty miss Puel said he is sad the penalty was not awarded in his favour by the referee because it would have changed the situation of the … [Read more...]
Too early to call, Leicester City boss speaks of Arsenal title credentials
Leicester City manager Claude Puel has dismissed reports that Arsenal have now emerged as title contenders owing to their great form this season. Puel who was speaking ahead of his visit to the Emirates Stadium noted that it is too early to call because the Premier League has a long way to go with lots of possibilities and surprises. The Leicester City boss admits that Arsenal have been in good form and have worked hard to deserve their current place in the league table with their confidence and new playing system under the new manager. Can Liverpool sign this player on free transfer? Puel praised manager Unai Emery for doing a good job, noting that he has been able to pick up from the Arsene Wenger era to create a level of stability in the Arsenal team … [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...]