It has been a good season so far for Arsenal with the goals scoring form of its strikers, the unbeaten run and the clean sheets. Although, the North London club suffered two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea respectively but that was the last time it happened as it has been win and win situation with 9 successive wins in all competitions this season. This has placed them in the shape as being title contenders after many years as they are sitting 4th position in the Premier League table with 18 points after 8 games. The … [Read more...]
Close Deal: Liverpool, Man Utd miss out on signing Flamengo star to AC Milan
A new report from Italy as translated by top sport media outlet, Sky Sport have made it known that Seria A club, AC Milan have finally reached an agreement with Flamengo for Lucas Paqueta. AC Milan have beaten three English football clubs; Man Utd, Liverpool and Man City to the race to secure the deal for Flamengo and Brazil star, Lucas Paqueta. According to the terms of the contract, AC Milan handed over to Flamingo the sum of £35 million for the player. Also, Lucas Paqueta is expected to move to San Siro in the January transfer window and … [Read more...]
Robertson! Liverpool and Man City are not the major contenders for the EPL title
Contrary to the belief by football fans and pundits, Liverpool full-back, Andrew Robertson dismissed the fact that the Reds and Man City are the major contenders for the EPL title. Liverpool and Man City went head to head in their 8th match in the EPL yesterday at Anfield but it was shocking to note that not a single spark flew from the game between the two sides. The game ended in a goalless draw, although Man City had the opportunity of finding the back of the net in the last five minutes via a penalty kick, Riyad Mahrez lost the golden … [Read more...]
Why I am still ‘unhappy’, Unai Emery
Arsenal manager Unai Emery still has no reason to celebrate after seeing 8 match winning run he has recorded in charge of the North London club. It was a slow start for the Spanish manager who saw two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively in his first two games of the current campaign and that has been the last of it. The winnings now fly Arsenal FC closer to league leaders with just four points separating the Emery side and Manchester City. Despite all of these positives, the former PSG manager cannot be in … [Read more...]
Unai Emery receives heavy blow after damning reports surfaces
The claim by former Tottenham man and pundit Danny Murphy can be very damning to a manager like Unai Emery who is working hard to get Arsenal back to its glory days. Since joining Arsenal in the summer from PSG, the boss has made a mark by ensuring a change in attitude for his players and it is glaring how players like Mesut Ozil and Alex Iwobi now display a character that was not seen some seasons back. Moreso, it has been evident in the results coming from the Emirates Stadium with the North London side recording their 8 consecutive wins of … [Read more...]
Mourinho not ready to deceive himself, says chances are slim for United
Manchester United manager is being frank to himself and to the fans about the chances of his side in the 2018/2019 season. United will be challenging in four competitions, including the Premier League, FA Cup, Carling Cup and Champions League. The two consecutive EPL win and three in wins, including the Champions League for the Mourinho men have breath relieve to the team but the Portuguese manager says he can't be deceived not to know that it will be a difficult season for him. The Old Trafford side now have Wolves as the mountain to cross … [Read more...]
Happy Depay says he is not the same player United know
Memphis Depay has told Manchester United that he is now a better player than he used to be in his days at the Old Trafford. Depay made this claim ahead of Lyon’s Champions League encounter with Manchester City, which would be played in England on Wednesday night. The winger who once signed for United was tipped as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo having being handed the No. 7 shirt but failed to live up to expectation. The player sought to redeem his career in France with Lyon in January 2017 and that has worked out for him as he has … [Read more...]
How Emery ended Wenger’s 22-years ‘nice’ football
It is now becoming obvious that the 22-year-reign of Arsene Wenger is over with some decisions of the new manager, Unai Emery. Wenger is known as a 'Mr Nice Guy' whose sense of fair play is second to none, making his idea of what a competition means, less than how his rivals have perceived it. Although his 22-year reign, Wenger always instructed that the pitch be watered either before the game or during the halftime break. This is to ensure that both his side and his visitors enjoy the game. Although, it has worked against him on some … [Read more...]
Liverpool Legend Was Asked If Man City Can Catch Chelsea. This Is What He Said
CARRAGHER reckons Pep is probably already thinking about next season. Following their 2-0 win over Bournemouth last night, Manchester City eventually moved up to second on the Premier League table and are now eight points adrift of league leaders Chelsea. And well, Carragher can’t see them bridging that gap between now and when the season ends in May, but instead thinks they will be more focused on putting a good run together ahead of mounting a serious title challenge next season. It was said that Pep Guardiola is set to overhaul his … [Read more...]