It was not a good night for Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo who was not allowed to enjoy his game as he was shown the red card in the first half of the Champions League encounter against Valencia. Juventus fans have lamented the development with the likelihood of not seeing Ronaldo in his best competition. It could also be a setback to the Italian side. However, Arsenal legend and Sky Sports pundit Ian Wright thinks Manchester United fans have reasons to celebrate as they could avoid the former Real Madrid player as a result of the red card. Juventus secured a 2-0 victory in the game against the Spanish side but were without their key man in their first group game. Ronaldo was booked for what seem like grabbing Jeison Murillo’s hair. Should he not win … [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 since discovered his form. Speaking of his stay at the Old Trafford, the player described it as not being successful as he wished. He lamented that he could not break into the team and as a young player, he needed not … [Read more...]
How Arsenal failed to make Beckham’s children professional footballers
Arsenal is a club with its own history of youth football development, having made several players who passed through its academy to becoming star players. This seem not to have reflected in the case of the three sons of football legend, David Beckham Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz. With their father having a successful career in football, playing for Manchester United, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, including wearing the England hand band, it was thoughtful of him to have shown them the way to be as successful as he is. In his decision, Arsenal was the best destination he would have thought of to help his boys develop but unfortunately, it didn't work as planned after enrolling them in 2014. While Arsenal would not be blamed for failing to make … [Read more...]
Arsenal fans wont like season prediction by legend
The latest prediction by Arsenal hero, David O'Leary might not be the wish of many Arsenal fans, who have high hopes and expectations for this season. Knowing well, the expectations of Arsenal this season, O'Leary urged them not to be too expectant so as not to be disappointed at the end of the day. O'Leary does not see Arsenal finishing higher than sixth this season but noted that it would be a huge success for the club if they break the mark. He stated that the new boss at the Emirates, Unai Emery, has a hard job to do, adding that it is not about being a new manager but the work that needed to be done to break the barrier of the sixth position Arsenal finished last season. He questioned Emery’s ability to go pass the likes of Manchester City, … [Read more...]
‘Can Mourinho be sacked?’ – After 3-0 defeat, Sources leak out Happenings at Man United
After suffering 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, Sources have leaked the happenings at Manchester United to ESPN FC. Sources claimed that the poor form of the Red Devils have no impact on the team with the club' executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward solidly behind the team. United's 3-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Monday was Mourinho's worst at home in his 18-year managerial career. you may also like? 4-3-3 Formation - Changes In Jose Mourinho's Starting XI With Ronaldo In Attack Man Utd vs Tottenham Hotspur: Red Devils to use 4 - 3 - 3 line up How United Will Lineup In Defence Alongside Alex Sandro But speculations that Mourinho could be shown the way out has been refuted by sources who claim that the former Chelsea manager has … [Read more...]
Antonio Conte gets backing from legend to snatch Arsenal’s target
Scottish heavyweights Celtic have been impressive this season and has got some superb youngsters with great performances and abilities. Talented teenager Kieran Tierney has been impressive this season, and premier league champions Chelsea are said to be monitoring his development at the Scottish club. Also, the premier league duo of Manchester United and Arsenal are also interested in the 19-year-old and it is left to be seen who will get him eventually. Since his debut back then in 2014, the young leftback has made 72 appearances for Celtic, but is expected to come to the premier league when the summer transfer window begin. Right now, Chelsea legend Pat Nevin has encouraged Chelsea's Italian boss Antonio Conte to make a move for the 19-year-old in the … [Read more...]
Manchester United Swoop In With €40m To Lure Chelsea Target
According to reports from Italy, Manchester United are keen to getting one of Chelsea's target. Italian news outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed that Old Trafford club has launched an adequate €40 million bid for AS Roma star player Radja Nainggolan. Although the talented midfielder has been a long term target for Chelsea Italian manager Antonio Conte, but Manchester United Portuguese boss Jose Mourinho has now made him one of his top priorities ahead of the summer transfer window. In recent weeks, there have been some issues between the 29-year-old and his current employers as he is said to be asking for a pay rise. The Italian club are however not ready to grant him an increase, and that has led to a possible summer exit. However, the Belgian star … [Read more...]
Bad News For Chelsea And Manchester United Ahead Of Summer Transfer Window
Ahead of the summer transfer window, English premier league leaders Chelsea and premier league rival Manchester United, have been linked with a handful of top players. But it appears the two influential clubs won't be able to get all of them... One of the players linked with the two clubs is Algerian defense Faouzi Ghoulam. Ghoulam plays for Serie A side Napoli, and he has been heavily speculates to move away from the Italian club at the end of this season. A handful of top European clubs ( including Bayern Munich, PSG, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid) are interested in him, and the premier league duo of Chelsea and Manchester United are also said to be keeping tabs on him. However, according to new reports coming from Italy about the defender, the … [Read more...]
€17Million Star Set To Agree Move To Manchester United
As the summer transfer window approaches, English premier league side Manchester United must surely spend money to add power to the squad, and they have been linked with a handful of top players. Latest reports coming from English media has it that one of Celta Vigo players Theo Bongonda has stated that he is ready to join either of Chelsea or Man United if they should move in for him. The 21-year-old stated openly that if clubs like Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, or Man United should bid for him in the nearest future, he should be set to join them. He is a talented versatile playmaker who could play effectively on either flank, even though he mainly plays in the left wing. He has been in decent form for his Spanish club and has scored, in 35 appearances in … [Read more...]
Man United Legend: Chelsea Are The New Premier League Champions, This Is Why
Manchester United former player Phil Neville reckons that Chelsea are on course for title glory this season. The Stamford Bridge club regained their 10-point lead at the top of the premier league table following their 2-1 win over West Ham United at the London Stadium. And Chelsea fans present at the London Stadium launched into a chorus of "we're going to win the league" when it was full-time. And Manchester United legend Phil Neville has hailed the premier league leaders after their victory over their capital rivals as he agrees with the supporters singing Antonio Conte’s men’s praises. Neville told BBC Radio Five Live: "I think what we have seen tonight is the new Premier League champions. "There is no team playing with this quality, organisation. … [Read more...]
Tottenham Boss Makes Promise To Chelsea About His Side In The Title Race
Mauricio Pochettino Makes Promise To Chelsea About His Side In Title Race Mauricio Pochettino is confident that Tottenham can continue to put pressure on Chelsea in the title race. Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has promised that Tottenham will continue to put lots of pressure on Chelsea in the Premier League title race following their 4-0 victory against Stoke City on Sunday afternoon. Mauricio Pochettino's side were looking to bounce back from a 2-2 draw with Belgian club Genk in the Europa League at Wembley in midweek which saw the north London side lose 3-2 on aggregate in the Europa League last 32. They also suffered a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in their last Premier League game at Anfield before they play the Potters at White Hart Lane … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho Wants This Real Madrid Classic Player, Madrid Will Agree On One Condition….
According to latest reports, Spanish champions Real Madrid are preparing to lure Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho into selling his side's goalkeeper David De Gea by offering Madrid star player Raphael Varane in return. Raphael Varane is one of Zinedine Zidane's star players. However, rumours stated that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no intention of losing the France international centre-half, and could overrule his manager. The 23-year-old is seen as an 'untouchable' player in Zinedine Zidane's team at Madrid, but Perez' is determined to lure De Gea from Manchester United however. A Spanish news outlet known as Don Balon stated that a swap deal involving David De Gea and Raphael Varane is seen as the ideal solution at … [Read more...]
Finally, Juan Mata Exposed The Reason Chelsea Sold Him To Manchester United
Manchester United Star Revealed The Real Reason Why Chelsea Sold Him To Old Trafford Former Chelsea player and current Manchester United star Juan Mata has talked about his Chelsea exit. In January 2014, Mata was allowed to swap Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford. The £37.1m move came after the Spanish international fell down the midfield pecking order under former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho. The 28-year-old has however successfully established himself as a key part of Mourinho's plans at Old Trafford. And right now, Mata has revealed why he thinks the Stamford Bridge club opted to sell him to Manchester United three years ago, stressing that United's financial package convinced Chelsea to sell him. "Sometimes in life and in football as well, change … [Read more...]
Award Winning Journalist Predicts Where Chelsea, Man United, And Arsenal Will Finish
Popular Sport Journalist Predicts Where Man United And Arsenal Will Finish Popular English sport journalist Jeff Stelling is already backing both Manchester United and Arsenal to finish in the top four this season behind champions Chelsea. Manchester United are making strong attempts to break back into the top four this season after their disappointing fifth-placed finish under Dutchman Louis van Gaal last season. New Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho has been given the responsibility of getting the Red Devils back into the Champions League following his appointment at Old Trafford back in May last year and he is working very hard to get a Champions League ticket for his employers. The Old Trafford club are currently in the sixth position in the League table … [Read more...]
Manchester United Star Player Compares Jose Mourinho To Jurgen Klopp
Mkhitaryan Compares Jose Mourinho to Jurgen Klopp Manchester United star player Henrikh Mkhitaryan discusses the differences and similarities between bosses Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp. After having played for both managers, the Armenian has described Jose Mourinho and Jurgen Klopp as “two different personalities”. Mkhitaryan played under Jurgen Klopp during his time at Borussia Dortmund before his transfer to Manchester United from the German side last summer. Following his switch last summer, the talented player struggled to make an instant impact at Manchester United, but has recently found his feet under new boss Jose Mourinho. He has been in top form for the Old Trafford club in recent weeks and has been named man of the match on multiple … [Read more...]
Martial Starts In Confirmed 4-2-3-1 Probable Lineup vs Watford
The anticipated game is here, and Manchester United have officially stated their starting XI against Watford: De Gea, Blind, Bailly, Smalling, Valencia, Herrera, Pogba, Mata, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Ibrahimovic Subs: Romero, Darmian, Fellaini, Rooney, Lingard, Rashford, Carrick United coach Jose Mourinho has recalled Anthony Martial back into Manchester United’s starting team as they face Watford today at Old Trafford. English midfielder Michael Carrick misses out as the Portuguese tactician has opted for a midfield three of Paul Pogba and Ander Herrera sitting behind Juan Mata or Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the No.10 role. Of course it is a good team there which is geared towards attacking football. Time for the red devils to get over the habit of frustrating … [Read more...]
Star Keen To Becoming Mourinho’s No.10 In Key Role Behind Ibrahimovic. Is He Capable?
Manchester United superb player Henrikh Mkhitaryan has made a request to his manager Jose Mourinho to play him down the middle in the No.10 position at the club. Mkhitaryan started the 3-0 win over Leicester City on the left hand side with Ibrahimovic and Rashford leading the line in a 4-4-2 formation. But when coach Jose Mourinho decided to play a 4-2-3-1 set-up 30 minutes into the game, the Armenian moved into the central role. Then he was able to open up the game, getting the ball forward into deadly positions, creating lots of chances and helped his side find a goal through him and Zlatan Ibrahimovic just before half-time. Mkhitaryan while speaking about his change claimed that his side were able to dominate the ball much more. "I can say we didn’t … [Read more...]
Jamie Redknapp: Man United Should Aim For These Three Things This Season. But Is It Possible?
Jamie Redknapp was of the opinion that Manchester United should try and win three trophies in Mourinho's first season at the club. Jose Mourinho is currently getting used to life at Old Trafford after his appointment as the club’s new boss last summer. The Old Trafford club are well off the pace in the race for the Premier League title as they currently trail table leaders Chelsea by 14 points as Mourinho focuses more on breaking back into the top four. Manchester United will however take on Southampton in the League Cup final later this month February and they will still strive to winning the Europa League and FA Cup under Jose Mourinho this season. Now former Liverpool player Jamie Redknapp feels that should be the target for Jose Mourinho’s men as they … [Read more...]
Zinedine Zidane Disagrees With Real Madrid President About Signing £43M Man Utd Star
Real Madrid manager Zindedine Zidane reportedly disagrees with the club president Florentino Perez about signing Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. Back then in the summer of 2015, Real Madrid almost signed David De Gea from Manchester United on the deadline day, only for paperwork problems to hindered the move. The goalkeeper has since signed a new contract at Old Trafford keeping him at the Old Trafford club until 2019. Nevertheless, reports in Spain keeps revealing that the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper remains a target for Real Madrid. And Diariogol have brought out a different report, where they said Real Madrid president Perez wants to sign De Gea this summer, but manager Zidane does not. Not because of any personal issues but because … [Read more...]
Barcelona Set To Rival Man United For Talented Pair In Summer
New rumours have it that La Liga giants Barcelona have joined the race to sign Benfica pair of Victor Lindelof and Nelson Semedo, therefore dealing a potential blow to Man United. The duo have been of interest to United for some time, with The Sun claiming that Mourinho opted against signing Lindelof in January, which in turn means he will have to bring out £50m this summer to land the Swedish international. It was also revealed earlier this month that a deal had been agreed in principle for the £35m transfer of Semedo to United as Mourinho looked to find a long-term solution at right back. It all however looked positive for Man United fans as they wait to see what happens in the summer transfer market, but a Spanish outlet Marca have reported a piece … [Read more...]
Not Semedo – Man United Can Finally Agreed €58Million Signing This Summer
Manchester United brilliantly defeated defending champions Leicester City yesterday and they are now only 2 points behind Arsenal, who occupy the fourth position in the table. However as far as the transfers are concerned, the Old Trafford club did not sign any key player to reinforce the squad, we can however expect them to spend big in the summer transfer window - like they did last time. Just few days back, there were reports that United have agreed a deal with Benfica for right back Nelson Semedo. And currently, Semedo’s team mate Victor Lindelof is once again in the limelight. Express expressed that Jose Mourinho did not opt to sign the Swedish international for £34.5million last month. Now however, the Portuguese club have paid to remove the minimum … [Read more...]
Man United Urged To Give This Star Player More Time
Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben stated that he expects his countryman Memphis Depay to prove himself if he manages to secure a move away from Manchester United. Depay failed to show his worth since he moved to United from PSV in 2015. He was often benched under the tenure of former United coach Louis Van Gaal, and hasn’t been able to establish himself under the present boss Jose Mourinho. The Dutchman has nevertheless been linked with a move to Everton with other clubs, and he is expected to leave the Old Trafford in January. However, speaking recently about his situation, Robben believes he’ll be able to recover if he joins another club. “He is a very talented player,” he said. “It’s a pity it didn’t work at Manchester until now. He’s playing very few … [Read more...]