Former Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavyluchenko is of the opinion that his former side have a good chance of winning the English Premier League (EPL) title this season to further complement the fact that they missed the title to champions Leicester City last season. Tottenham are presently seven points adrift of leaders (27 points from the opening 14 games) and North London rivals Arsenal (34 points from the opening 15 games) with the possibility of going ten points adrift if Chelsea (34 points from 14 games) beat West Brom in th early kickoff on Sunday afternoon. Speaking on his forme team's chances of winning first EPL title with the club official website, the Russian international said: "I think the play of Tottenham can allow them to fight for the gold … [Read more...]
Our Luck Will Soon Change, Manchester United midfielder Insists
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera is certain that his team's luck would soon change leading to a resurgence as far as the English Premier League (EPL) table is concerned. Jose Mourinho and his wards have come in for a lot of criticisms after a run of just one win in their last eight league games thereby leaving them nine points off the UEFA Champions League (UCL) places and thirteen points off league leaders Chelsea ahead of their game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on Sunday evening. Herrera made this know while speaking with Sky Sports. He said: "To be honest, I don't think we have to look at the table and think who is above, who is below, who is the next game." "Luck is going to change for us for sure because we are doing good … [Read more...]
Legend Drums Up Payet To Manchester United Transfer
Manchester United legend and former club goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel would like to see West Ham United star and Frenchman Dmitri Payet, who has scored just one goal in 12 appearances this season for his London side, at the club. Schmeichel made this known in a chat with AM Soccer while discussing the 20-time English champions' disappointing start to the current season. Schmeichel, who was a former Danish international said: "He's a Manchester United-type player, for sure." 'I think Mourinho has to change his way a little bit to please the fans, the club and the traditions of the club. I think he is showing signs of that, the players that he is signing, they are of a different calibre. 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is someone he probably wouldn't have signed had he … [Read more...]
Mourinho Now Opportuned To Sign $37million Star To Manchester United
Despite signing an outstanding defender in the person of Eric Bailly in the summer transfer window, it is obvious that Manchester United's defense has not been solid this season. As expected, the red devils boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing a new central defender, and the Portuguese seem to have different quality players in the option. Many reports keep stating that Manchester United are so much interested in Dutch international and Southampton player Virgil van Dijk and they want him at the Old Trafford. Currently, there are new speculations in the media that Stefan de Vrij, another Dutch star, is once again linked with move to Old Trafford and this time he is interested. When former United boss Louis Van Gaal is still in charge, he tried … [Read more...]
Mourinho Finally Found A Good Replacement For Eric Bailly Come January
From all indications, United boss Jose Mourinho is looking towards a returning Chris Smalling as the best replacement for Eric Bailly when he leaves for the African Cup of Nations come next January. Since Manchester United's 4-0 loss to Chelsea some weeks ago, the Portuguese coach has not featured Smalling. And in Smalling's continued absence, the boss made the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo to form a partnership at the heart of the defence. With Bailly representing his country at next year's African Cup of Nations in January, the red devils manager need to look for a player to step in to replace him, and it seems Smalling will emerged Mourinho's man. Speaking on this issue, Mourinho said: “Let’s hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the … [Read more...]
Bad News: Star Player Won’t Return From Injury Before Xmas
According to a new report, Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho doesn’t expect defender Chris Smalling to be available for selection before Christmas. The 27-year-old is still trying to recover from a foot injury which he sustained earlier in the season. Though the centre-back's return had been anticipated, the Telegraph recently said Jose Mourinho had revealed that Chris Smalling will not be putting on a United shirt anytime soon on the pitch. Smalling has missed United’s last five Premier League outings having played in seven of their opening nine fixtures. Nevertheless, In his absence, the duo of Phil Jones and Marcos Rojo have struck up a solid central defensive partnership working very hard to keep opponents away from the goal post, but this might … [Read more...]
Man Utd Vs Tottenham Line Up: Mourinho Confirms Duo Ruled Out Of Tottenham Clash
The duo defender Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw have been ruled out of Manchester United's clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. United boss Jose Mourinho confirmed the duo would not be ready for the match at Old Trafford due to injury. When asked whether Smalling and Shaw could return, he simply said: "Not Sunday, no." Coach Jose Mourinho is obviously concerned about his options in defence since Eric Bailly is set to play in the Africa Cup of Nations in January. "Let's hope Smalling can recover in time to replace him in the squad because, with so many matches, we need players. "At the moment, we have Phil Jones, Bailly and Marcos Rojo [as centre-backs]. "We play Tottenham, West Brom and Reading, West Ham away [among others] - in that period we have … [Read more...]
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