We have a very reliable report that Aliko Dangote who happens to be Africa richest man will take over ownership from Chelsea current owner Roman Abramovich. Our reliable source claim that Aliko Dangote has had two secret meetings with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich in January to discuss the takeover of Chelsea Fc. In 2017 Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Industries displaces several billionaires including Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to become the 100th richest man on earth with a net worth of $14.1billion. The report also … [Read more...]
Profiling Klopp’s January transfer targets
When asked about his plans for the upcoming transfer window, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp didn't rule out at the possibility of adding new players to his squad in the upcoming January transfer window. Despite spending a whopping £175m in the summer transfer window, the former Borussia Dortmund man told reporters last week he could be actively involved in the next transaction period, however, he admitted it all depends on his injury list and form of his players. As a result of Klopp's recent comments about the transfer market, it's certain … [Read more...]
Last Chance! klopp must win a silverware to remain at Anfield
On the 8th of October 2015, Liverpool unveiled German tactician Jurgen Klopp as their new manager after parting ways with Brendan Rodgers. Considering his exploits with Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool's decision to go for Klopp was widely accepted by the Anfield faithful. After his unveiling ceremony, the German got down to business with the mindset of winning many trophies for the Merseyside club. Despite signing some world-class players, Klopp failed to lay strong claim for the Premier League glory in his first season at the Anfield stadium. … [Read more...]
Mourinho or Teammates? Who is responsible for Sanchez’s uninspiring form
Manchester United signed Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal during January's transfer market but things haven't gone as planned for the powerful Chilean forward. Throughout his stay at the Emirates Stadium, the striker was known for his numerous world-class, beautiful, timely and important goals. He was one of the forces behind Wenger's successful run to FA Cup glory in the 2016-17 season as his goals were all the Gunners needed to defeat Chelsea in the final match of the competition. Irrespective of his importance to the team, Arsene Wenger … [Read more...]
Player ratings! Barkley, Loftus-Cheek failed to impress in Chelsea’s win
Chelse player rating vs BATE Kepa Arrizabalaga: Was a real bystander in the opening half of the game but made a superb save early in the game to deny Stanislav Dragun from close range. Emerson; Struggled to really make anything happen at all down the left flank with the addition of a couple of poor crosses in the first half until he put a decent ball into the box and Olivier Giroud was there to head it home. A lot better in the second half and more precise with his play. Gary Cahill: Did well defensively however but had a few struggling … [Read more...]
What Marcus Rashford must start doing to join the ‘legend’s club’
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has told English striker Marcus Rashford what he needs to start doing to be a legend at the club. Robson urged the talented lad to ensure he starts scoring at least 20 to 30 goals per season not minding his position so as to fit into the status in coming years. According to the legend, the position he is played, either as a winger or as a central forward should not be any hindrance to him not used as an excuse. Pires speaks of star player's life after Arsenal He made this claim in celebration of … [Read more...]
The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that the only thing that gets him confused about his Old Trafford side after saying he doesn’t know why. The Spanish goalkeeper wonders why his side will have to wait to concede goals before they attack. He made this claim in reaction to the two big comebacks his side have had this seasons against Newcastle and Chelsea where they came from goals down to win and level the game respectively. According to him, the defensive department of the team are doing quite well but more is needed to … [Read more...]
Does Unai Emery mean well for Arsenal?
Latest report of Arsenal manager Unai Emery on contract rebel Aaron Ramsey really draws concerns on if he means well for the club or not. Emery is reported to have Ramsey not to focus on talks of a new contract with the club but should play his game to see out his contract. The Wales international failed to agree on a deal that will have him remain at the Emirates Stadium longer than this season with negotiations believed to have been abandoned. Ramsey, therefore, confirmed that he was ready for a deal with the North London side but there … [Read more...]
Mourinho sees David De Gea handwriting on the wall
What would be one of the biggest loss for Manchester United seems to be at the corner as it is becoming a reality that goalkeeper David de Gea will not be staying at the club. The Spanish goalkeeper has refused to extend his deal that will make him remain at the Theatre of Dreams much longer, hence his departure is at the corner. The Red Devils are making efforts to keep the player for another one year by invoking a clause in his contract but that will mean that the former Atletico Madrid stopper will leave for free. What Van Dijk did … [Read more...]
The real cause of Mourinho’s ‘misbehaviour’ at Stamford Bridge revealed
The controversy continues for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho who was involved in a ‘fight’ with one of Chelsea’s backroom staff Marco Ianni. Ianni had run in front of United’s dugout to celebrate Ross Barkley’s late equalizer and that obviously got the Portuguese manager furious, a development that ended in a faceoff between the two officials. The situation was only saved at the sound of the final whistle where the pair had to make their way to the dressing room. Mourinho claims he was disrespected by the Chelsea’s backroom staff … [Read more...]
Why Chelsea will not win United on Saturday
ESPN pundit Steve Nicol has predicted that the much anticipated game on Saturday between Chelsea and Manchester United will not go in favour of the home team. United will travel to the Stamford Bridge as underdogs with the Blues as the favourites owing to the crisis being encountered by the visiting team. The Old Trafford team have struggled so far this season, losing 3 of their 8 Premier League this season in addition to the crisis that has overwhelmed the team. With the international break finally over, the Red Devils are tipped to shock … [Read more...]
Why Alex Ferguson should be ‘blamed’ for United’s confusion
Manchester United has not been the club it was known for since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013. Football psychologist Damian Hughes, a renowned Professor of Organisational Psychology and Change says the departure of the former manager has resulted to “confusion culture” at the Old Trafford. It all started with the confusion of who to bring in as a good fit for the former manager before David Moyes was handed the mantle. He had to be replaced by Louis van Gaal as a result of unsatisfaction before the coming of the present … [Read more...]
Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon
Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club … [Read more...]
Niger Tornadoes get new coach
Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Niger Tornadoes have confirmed Bernard Ogbe as the new head coach of the team. The former technical adviser to Jos based Mighty Jet FC will now take charge the Niger State owned team in the next NPFL campaign which is expected to kick-start later in the year. Ogbe, who officially resumes on Tuesday at Minna will take up technical department of the club after finalizing his contract with Tornadoes FC management committee office last week. The new technical adviser’s deal was completed alongside … [Read more...]
Why United fans have the right to boo players, Juan Mata
Manchester United player Juan Mata has stated that the club fans do not deserve to go through the pain of seeing their side underperform the way it has been. United just got their first win in five games on Saturday after seeing a late 3-2 win against Newcastle in which Anthony Martia, Alexis Sanchez and Mata were all in the score sheet. Before the Newcastle game, it has been a mixture of controversy and defeats for United, leaving the fans with no option than to seek for the sack of the manager. In the game defeat against West Ham, the … [Read more...]
Why Arsenal is now a different team, Slavisa Jokanovic
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic has admitted that Arsenal is now a different team from what it used to be years back. Jokanovic noted that the difference comes in terms of the new manager, Unai Emery who has now introduced a new philosophy to the club since his arrival. The Fulham boss has made this claim ahead of Arsenal’s visit to his side on Sunday for the Premier League clash where the visitors will be seeking for their 9th successive win of the season. Jokanovic believes his side will face a different Gunners team because the manager … [Read more...]
The man tempting Pogba away from United revealed
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly being tempted away from the Old Trafford and that is why he has insisted on leaving the club at the end of the season. Pogba made his decision known to manager Jose Mourinho and the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward after he was told he will never captain the Red Devils again. The World Cup winner has been at loggerhead with the former Chelsea manager and it has been claimed that the former Juventus player has not shown any respect to the club. Goal has therefore reported that … [Read more...]
Why United owners are yet to contact Zidane
It has been reported that Manchester United owners are yet to contact former Real Madrid gaffer Zinedine Zidane against what has been reported in the media. Zidane has been named as a replacement for Jose Mourinho who is reported to be facing sack at the Old Trafford due to the poor results that have emerged in recent weeks. The speculations of Mourinho’s sack became more intense when he suffered a 3-1 defeat to West Ham last weekend and failed to secure a win at the Old Trafford against Valencia in the Tuesday’s Champions League … [Read more...]
What Zidane is doing to push Mourinho out of Old Trafford
Former Manchester United manager, Zinedine has stirred up the speculations linking him to Premiership side, Manchester United by going for English lessons, the report says. Zidane has been without a job since leaving the Spanish giants creating a record of three consecutive Champions League titles. The French boss has been linked to Jose Mourinho’s job and it seems he is working hard to ensure all limitations to his success at the Old Trafford is removed, one of which is the language barrier. The Sun reports that Zidane had practised … [Read more...]
Why I have refused to watch Arsenal games this season, Wenger
After spending 22 years with Arsenal and seeing about 1228 of the club’s games in a row, counting to over 110,000 minutes in all, former Arsenal manager now knows nothing about the happenings in the club. The big attachment the Frenchman has with his former club is just not enough as he is yet to see any of Arsenal’s game this season. This was revealed by Niall Moran, a 20-year-old Arsenal fan who had met the French manager on Monday night at the Best FIFA football awards and wanted to know his view on the club he had left. According to … [Read more...]
The secrete Juventus chief failed to leak out on Pogba
Juventus sporting director, Fabio Paratici has refused to leak out any secret on his club’s plan embattled player Paul Pogba who is now rumoured to be leaving Manchester United in the summer. The outburst between manager Jose Mourinho and Pogba has reached the heating point with the Portuguese manager stripping him of his captaincy and the player has reportedly made it clear that he wants to leave the club. Despite arriving two years ago for a record fee of £89million, Pogba is now desperate to find his way out and Juventus have been named as … [Read more...]
How Carabao Cup reveals the difference between Wenger and Emery
Since the emergence of Unai Emery as Arsenal manager in the summer, pundits have continued to give their opinion of the difference between the current and the former manager, Arsene Wenger. Arsenal players are not excluded from those who tried to draw comparison and differences between the two coaches with the majority citing the style of play while others cited discipline and ambition. However, the words of the Spanish manager ahead of the Wednesday’s Carabao Cup against Brentford proves he is a lot different from Wenger in terms of … [Read more...]
Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the … [Read more...]
How Mourinho is indirectly forcing Alexis Sanchez out of United
Manchester United legend, Paul Merson has claimed that manager Jose Mourinho is indirectly pushing Alis Sanchez out of the Old Trafford. Merson argues that Sanchez cannot fit into the playing system that has been adopted by the Portuguese manager. He has therefore asked the former Arsenal player to find his way out to salvage his career. The United legend said Sanchez looks lost for going six months without a goal to his name, knowing how good the player is. According to him, the former Barcelona player does not make as many chances in … [Read more...]
Why Arsene Wenger will not be returning to football anytime soon
Former Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger is still enjoying his break from football and there seem to be no date in sight for his return. Wenger parted ways with the North London club in the summer after 22 years in charge. Although, it was reported that the resignation of the French manager was against his wish but he was left with no choice as the club management was bent on a change. Wenger is arguably the most successful manager Arsenal has ever had in their history but his last days at the club were not as pleasing as expected. Aside from … [Read more...]