Chelsea coach, Maurizio Sarri, whose side didn't make it to the UCL this season after they failed to make it to the top four on the EPL table, has named two football clubs that can lift the Uefa Champions League this season. The Blues' failure to make it to the top four last season have seen them participating in the second-rated league, the Uefa Europa Leauge for this season. However, Maurizio Sarri in the latest statement disclosed that this season's UCL is a two horse race. He hinted that either Juventus or Man City will lift the UCL trophy at the end of the season. Man City under Pep Guardiola have not really performed well in uefa champions league, they suffered a very disastrous defeat from the hands of Liverpool. On the other hand, Juve have … [Read more...]
Paul Ince reveals where Liverpool will finish this season
Since Jurgen Klopp took over as Liverpool coach from Rogers in 2015, the Reds are yet to win a trophy but they have to improve and correcting all their errors was time deserving. But the Reds seems to have reached their peak this season as they have metamorphosed into one of the strongest not just in England but in Europe at large. From their attacking forward to the midfield down to the defense are strong and vastly experienced. Former Liverpool midfielder, Paul Ince, in a recent statement speculated where the Reds will finish this season. According to Paul Ince, the Reds are the only major contender for the English Premier League trophy apart from the defending Man City this season. The former midfielder stressed that Liverpool can win the EPL for … [Read more...]
French midfielder rejects moves to Liverpool, likely to join Man City
A new report from France has confirmed that Paris Saint Germain midfielder, Adrien Rabiot has rejected an offer to join Liverpool in the January transfer window. The report added that the ace midfielder will rather prefer to play at Man City under coach Pep Guardiola. Jurgen Klopp led Liverpool side had been linked with the France international as they hope to add him to their squad at Anfield. The Reds had halted their plan to sign Rabiot as they were monitoring his situation at PSG. At last, Paris Saint Germain and Adrien Rabiot refused to reach an agreement over extending his contract at the club which means the player will be free to leave at the end of this season. Man City who are equally interested in the midfielder might not want to wait till … [Read more...]
Eden Hazard cannot score 40 goals at Chelsea but he can in these clubs
Eden Hazard is the man of the moment in the English Premier League especially after his hat-trick against Cardiff over the weekend at Stamford Bridge. Going by the record, 27-year-old Eden Hazard now has 5 goals and 2 assists to his name in five matches, which is quite brilliant of him. Chelsea new coach, in a post-match, had declared to Hazard to set his focus at scoring 40 goals this season and move on to win the EPL golden boot. However, Stuart Pearce in a recent statement disclosed that Eden Hazard cannot score 40 goals at Chelsea with their current form. Stuart Pearce went on to say the Belgium international doesn't stand a chance at Chelsea. He stressed that the 27-year-old striker can only achieve a 40 goal landmark if he moves to one of … [Read more...]
Unai Emery explains why Arsenal struggled in the first half
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery is pleased to have a win at the St James Park against Newcastle United The win is a major boost and relieves to the team after so many doubts owing to the slow start and two consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Chelsea respectively. However, the team was seen to have struggled in the first half and the Spanish manager has got an explanation for that. The former PSG manager stated that as planned, his boys failed to have needed control over the game which would have helped. He added that getting the game under control would have helped the Gunners impose their ideas on the play and that would have been enough to destabilize their host. He lamented the failure to conclude some of the counter attacks which ended up … [Read more...]
Brazilian legend makes shocking revelation about Real Madrid stopping his move to Chelsea
Brazil legend makes a shocking revelation about Real Madrid stopping his move to Chelsea One of the greatest footballers who made the world of football interesting was Brazil international, Robinho. In the last decade, Robinho will have turned out to be one of the most successful players in the world especially during his stay at Spanish club, Real Madrid. However, the Brazil star is known for his character which in turn landed him in trouble at Santiago Bernabeu and saw him leave Spain for England in 2008. Robinho joined English side, Manchester City in 2008 but didn't have a splendid career at the football club. During his two-year spell at Manchester City, he netted 15 goals and made 12 assists in 53 appearances in all competitions. He finally left … [Read more...]
John Barnes – Chelsea will have to battle Man United and Tottenham for the 3rd and 4th position
John Barnes says Chelsea will have to battle Man United and Tottenham for the third and fourth position EX Liverpool player, John Barnes in a recent statement have predicted what the 2018/19 EPL season will look like come June 2019. John Barnes in his statement disclosed that current EPL toppers, Manchester City will maintained their spot as the league leaders while Liverpool will come second thus qualifying for another UEFA Champions League. Then we are left with the third and fourth position, which according to Barnes will be between Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Chelsea have kept a straight four wing under their new coach, Sarri Maurizio and are expected to make it to the top four this season after finishing in the fifth position … [Read more...]
Agent Joao Santos discloses Chelsea was not Jorginho’s destination
Agent Joao Santos discloses Chelsea was not Jorginho's actual destination but Manchester City According to agent Joao Santos in a latest statement, he disclosed that Italy international and Chelsea 26-year-old midfielder, Jorginho's actual destination was not Chelsea. Joao Santos, who is Jorginho's agent disclosed that the game maker had reached a personal agreement with EPL toppers Manchester City instead. He stressed that on the part of his principal, Jorginho had agreed to personal terms with Man City but the English club and Napoli refused to strike a deal thus making it difficult for him to leave. However, Chelsea took hold of the situation immediately ex Napoli coach, Sarri Maurizio arrived at Stamford Bridge as they used some of Sarri's influence to … [Read more...]
UEFA Champions League Group released
UEFA Champions League Group released, Man Utd to face Cristiano Ronaldo, Man City fall in the easiest group The UEFA Champions group was released Yesterday in Monaco and it was not really favourable for most of the English football clubs. Apart from EPL toppers, Man City who are in Group F, other English clubs have tougher opponents. Manchester United for one will be welcoming their former player and World Best, Cristiano Ronaldo as he leads Italian club, Juventus. With the way the Red Devils are playing it will take luck for them to survive in the Champions League group stage, apart from Juve, they have Valencia to worry about. Tottenham Hotspur also fell in Group B, Which house three tough teams like Barcelona, Inter Milan and PSV. It will take luck … [Read more...]
How the return of Salah and Mane changes record for Liverpool as they…
The return of Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mane changes record for Liverpool as they defeat EPL champions. Yesterday in the city of New York was a big moment for Liverpool as they played against Premier league toppers, Man City in the ongoing International Champion Cup. The two English clubs are currently on a football tour in the US and will return to England next month for the commencement of a new season. Yesterday match saw the duo of Mo Salah and Sadio Mane give their best since the end of the World Cup in Russia as they beat Manchester City 2 goals to 1. The match started with a goalless scoreline in the first half but the game changed in the second half as Manchester City scored the first goal. However six minutes after Man City scored, Mo Salah … [Read more...]
Sport Analyst predicts the teams that will make it to the top four in the EPL
Steve McManaman predict the teams that will make it to the top four in the EPL BT sport analyst, Steve McManaman has made some new predictions as a new season of the English Premier League is about to commence in August. Steve predicted the teams that will make it to the top four on the EPL table at the end of 2018/19 season in May next year. According to his predictions, Premier League toppers, Manchester City will lift the EPL trophy again. This comes after the club didn't sign out any of their players rather they signed a single player from Leicester City, Riyad Mahrez. Another team to look out for according to Steve McManaman is Liverpool. Liverpool under Klopp made some top signings which include the record-breaking deal that brought, Alisson … [Read more...]
Man City set to sign Arsenal target for £35m
Man City set to sign Kareem Benzema for £35 million. English Premier League toppers, Manchester City are about to secure a second signing since the opening of the transfer window. This comes after Man City signed Leicester City player, Mahrez a few weeks ago. Pep Guardiola side seems to be on the move again and they have moved their searchlight to Spain for a new player. Report state that Manchester City is set to sign Real Madrid and Arsenal target, Kareem Benzema to Etihad Stadium. The English club is ready to spend a total amount of £35 million to sign the France international. However, Manchester City fans are worried about the transfer owing to the fact that Benzema is already on a decline, and is no longer the old Benzema that use to perform … [Read more...]
Manchester City readying lawsuit against Arsenal, claims Alexis Sanchez signed a contract yesterday
Mainstream Chilean news outlet El Mercurio is claiming in a report published today, that Chile international Alexis Sanchez signed a contract to join Premier League rivals Manchester City yesterday. If true, it could have serious ramifications. They claimed Manchester City is not staying calm over the calamitous transfer saga of yesterday that saw the Gunners agree to cash in on Sanchez to Manchester City in the morning, only to withdraw when their expected replacement, Monaco’s Thomas Lemar, opted not to join them. But El Mercurio is the claiming that the Chilean had already signed a deal, which leaves us with several questions that are not yet answered by the Chilean news outlet. Obviously, it was not a contract deal that formerly made him a Manchester … [Read more...]
Man United Want To Buy Arsenal Star But Wenger Won’t Sanction Deal
Manchester United are interested in signing Arsenal forward, Alexis Sanchez amid serious interest from Manchester City. The Chilean is nearing a move to Etihad after several weeks of speculation with reports that City are ready to include Raheem Sterling in a potential deal while they await a response from the Gunners. Despite prior interest from Paris Saint Germain, Sanchez has decided to remain in England and move to one of their league rivals. Reliable journalist De Brun has now claimed that Manchester United are also in for the signature of Sanchez but Arsenal would rather sell to the Etihad. United boss Jose Mourinho is understood to be eyeing a new signing before the end of the summer window and will prefer a new face on the left wing after failing … [Read more...]
Manchester City set to spend beyond £300million on Premier League duo
Premier League giant Manchester City are set to take their summer spending beyond the £300million mark to sign Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez and West Brom’s Jonny Evans. The Etihad club are keen on testing Arsenal’s resolve over Chilean Alexis Sanchez with a £70million bid to reunite the former Barcelona man with Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. The Chilean is set to return from his abdominal problem, and Manchester City believes they can persuade the Gunners to sell the contract rebel, who has less than a year left on his Arsenal contract, despite Wenger’s stance he is not for sale. City has already spent £210million this summer transfer window and has reserved the cash for the Chilean if Arsenal gives them the green light to negotiate a deal. The Skye … [Read more...]
Samir Nasri joins Turkish side Antalyaspor
Out of favour Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has joined Antalyaspor in the Turkish league and penned a two-year contract, for a fee which could increase to £3.2million. The France international midfielder, signed from the Emirate club for £25million back in 2011 and played 129 Premier League matches for the Skye Blues. The former Arsenal midfielder won two Premier league titles and a League Cup during his time at City but spent last term on loan at La Liga club Sevilla. Before he sealed the transfer away from City, the Frenchman was seen boarding a flight to Turkey. Nasri followed the Manchester City team on their pre-season tour of the USA but had no future at the Etihad club under boss Pep Guardiola. Turkish club Antalyaspor are captained by … [Read more...]
Manchester City set to offload Experience defender to Inter Milan on a loan deal
According to reports, Manchester City are ready to offload Eliaquim Mangala to Serie A side Inter Milan. The Frenchman spent the last campaign on loan at La Liga club Valencia and returned to the Manchester City bench for last weekend’s victory over Premier League new boys Brighton. But as per Sky Sports, the experienced defender has no future under City manager Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium and is now on the verge of securing a loan transfer to Inter Milan. The Serie A side needs to replace Jeison Murillo, who is on the verge of joining Valencia to replace the Frenchman. And it’s said that the City defender has already agreed on personal terms with Luciano Spalletti tutored side ahead of a season-long transfer to the San Siro Stadium. Should the … [Read more...]
Club set to test Arsenal’s resolve with a £60m offer for wantaway star player
According to reports, Manchester City will table a final £60million offer for unsettled Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez. City manager Pep Guardiola is keen on landing the Chilean before the summer transfer window slams shuts at the end of August. The former Barcelona forward is in the final season of his current contract but Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger remains determined that the Chilean won’t be sold this summer transfer window. But as per the Telegraph, it won’t stop their rivals from trying to tempt the Gunners into selling and will offer the unsettled forward a whopping £400,000-weekly wage at the Etihad. The 28-year-old forward missed the Gunner's dramatic 4-3 win over Leicester last Friday through injury. Sanchez is also a huge doubt for the away … [Read more...]
Manchester United 2-0 Manchester City; four possible lessons from the Manchester Clash
Manchester United and City locked horns in one of the International Championship Cup in Asia as both sides geared towards the start of the new season with some form of experimentation. José Mourinho took out time to have a go at some of his new signings like Everton star Romelu Lukaku while Pep Guardiola is still searching for lapses within his team from a tactical point of view. Nevertheless, when two (big elephant) big sides fight it is the grass (ground/turf) that suffers as it was the occasion with the Manchester sides. In the end it was Jose Mourinho’s side that prevailed 2-0 as Guardiola still have plans of his own ahead of next season. Following United win over the Noisy Neighbours Manchester City we take a look some of the significant lessons from … [Read more...]
Manchester City sign fourth player for £26.5m from Real Madrid; spent £150m already this summer
Premier League giant Manchester City have secured the signing of defender Danilo from Real Madrid for a transfer fee thought to be £26.5m. The Brazil international has signed a five-year contract and will join Manchester City on their pre-season training tour of the United States of America. The 26-year-old versatile player can play in both full-back positions, as well as in midfield, and is the Skye Blue's fourth major signing of the summer transfer window. His arrival takes the club's summer transfer spending to about £150m, following the acquisition of England international Kyle Walker for £45m, Portuguese Bernardo Silva for £43m and Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes for £35m. The Etihad club have also agreed a £52m transfer for 23-year-old defender … [Read more...]
Done deal! Man City sign Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker for £45m plus add-ons
Manchester City have completed the signing of Spurs and England right-back Kyle Walker for an initial fee of £45m. The right back, who has spent eight seasons at the North London club has signed a five-year contract with the Etihad club. The contract, which add up to £50 million including £5 million of add-ons, could make the defender the most expensive English player ever. Walker, joined Spurs from Sheffield United back in 2009 and played 183 Premier League matches. Walker, 27, who has been handed the number two shirt, will travel with his new side on Monday for their US tour. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola released three full-backs at the end of last league campaign, including Pablo Zabaleta and Bacary Sagna. The former Barcelona manager … [Read more...]
Alexis Sanchez Gives Clearest Clue About His Arsenal Future
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez has revealed that his future has been sorted amid intense speculations over his future. The 28-year-old has been tipped to leave the Emirates this summer as he continues to stall on renewing his deal with the club, despite having just one year left his current deal. Alexis Sanchez has been pursued by the likes of Paris Saint Germain, Manchester City and Bayern Munich but recent reports have it that Bayern have pulled out of the race to sign the former Barca forward due to his astronomical wage demands, leaving City has the only option for the Chilean. There are reports that the forward's agents have spoken with Manchester City regarding a potential deal but Arsenal are unwilling to let the striker leave to their direct … [Read more...]