It has been revealed that Manchester City made frantic effort to snatch midfielder Fred from Manchester United. This was revealed by the player himself ahead of Sunday's Manchester derby when he revealed how he turned down Pep Guardiola to answer the call by manager Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international joined the Old Trafford from Shakhtar Donetsk in June within the fee of £52million, as he revealed that he could not turn down the call from the Portuguese boss Fred admitted he was almost convinced to go the other side of Manchester but … [Read more...]
Ibrahimovic plays down Premier League rating, gives reason
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has described as hype, the rating given to the English Premier League, stressing that the quality of the league is being overrated. Ibrahimovic remains the first player ever to make such a claim knowing the stand of managers and players who have come in from other leagues. Manchester City and Liverpool managers, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are part of those that have given the hype to the English League having both had experiences with other leagues including the Spanish La Liga and the German Bundesliga. Both managers … [Read more...]
The mistake Sanchez made answering Mourinho’s call, Robert Pires
Arsenal legend Robert Pires has stated that Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez made a mistake answering the call from manager Jose Mourinho to switch away from the Emirates Stadium. The South American moved to United in January and there might be a need for another move according to former Arsenal Player, Robert Pires. Pires in his opinion stated that the former Barcelona man ought to have remained with Arsenal instead of a move to United. The Arsenal legend admits he was surprised when he heard of Sanchez move away from Arsenal. … [Read more...]
‘I feel people at Liverpool, Man City are now laughing at us’, United legend
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has decried the current state of his beloved side, stating that they have now become a laughing stock. United are believed to have lost their character with the controversies surrounding their poor results coming from the club and that has been a major concern to fans and former players who worked hard to make the Old Trafford side a big club. Scholes in his reaction to the current state of the club noted that United have now taken the place of Liverpool from many years ago. According to him, inform … [Read more...]
Klopp insists Man City are still the most difficult team to beat ahead of Sunday showdown
Man City will be coming face to face with Liverpool for this first time this season following a three times defeat this year. However, Liverpool coach in a recent statement disclosed that Pep Guardiola led Man City squad are still the most difficult team to beat. The German added that Liverpool will have to be 100 per cent or 110 per cent to defeat the quality the defending champions have. Klopp disclosed that Man City are strong, they have the money and a very good coach in the person of Pep Guardiola. He, however, hinted that the Reds … [Read more...]
Why I don’t regret missing out on Arsenal job – manager
Manchester City assistant coach, Mikel Arteta has stated that he has no regret missing out on the opportunity to replace former Arsenal Manager, Arsene Wenger at the Emirates Stadium. It would be recalled that the former Everton, Arsenal midfielder was mentioned as a replacement for the Frenchman and was reported to have indicated interest by attending an interview for the job. Many had concluded that the odds favoured the Spaniard before Unai Emery’s name was mentioned and handed the job almost immediately. However, Arteta explained that … [Read more...]
Mourinho’s “soap opera” a big distraction to United’s Champions League pursuit says Liverpool legend
Former Liverpool midfielder Jason McAteer has described as “soap opera”, the controversies surrounding the Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho, which according to him might pose a big distraction to the club’s pursuit of a Champions League football next season. McAteer said should all of these controversies continue, the Red Devils will not actualize their dreams of a top-four finish later at the end of the season. United are currently sitting sixth on the log table having recorded two defeats and two wins in their four league … [Read more...]
Mourinho makes use of international break to scout for this Pogba’s replacement
The international break would probably be an opportunity for club managers to rest and strategise for coming league games but that is not the case for Manchester United, Jose Mourinho in this current break. With the current unrest at United, following the controversies surrounding the future of star midfielder, Paul Pogba, United will be left with no choice than to prepare for life without the French midfielder. The Sun report that Mourinho is already getting set for the January transfer window by considering the signature of £60m signing of … [Read more...]
47-year-old Premier League manager mentioned on United’s wish list
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has named Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola as his wish for his old side. It is now obvious that Cantona is one of those who are not comfortable with manager Jose Mourinho at this former club He admitted that United is a big club with history of titles but the way they play have not been satisfactory under the former Chelsea boss, giving the club an identity, different from what it used to be. Cantona stated that the fans might enjoy seeing wins but will definitely not enjoy the style of play by … [Read more...]
47-year-old coach comes to the defense of Jurgen Klopp
Pep Guardiola comes to the defense of Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp, responds to Jose Mourinho One of the reasons we will miss Arsenal ex-coach, Arsene Wenger is the way himself and Chelsea turned Manchester United coach, Jose Mourinho always throw banters and abusive words at each other while the Portugal international was still at Stamford Bridge. We are pretty sure Mourinho will miss Wenger if not for nothing but this single act. This is because unlike Arsene Wenger, who would have responded to Mourinho shades, Liverpool coach, Jurgen … [Read more...]
Finally, Manchester United Congratulated For Star Player Signing
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has congratulated Manchester United for their imminent signing of Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. The sky blue club were keen on getting the player's signature during the past summer transfer window, and they almost finalised a last minute deal with him - before Arsenal blocked the move due to their own inability to get a replacement for the Chilean star. But Manchester United quickly took charge immediately the window reopened, and have offered a much better package to the player, his club and his agent. Pep … [Read more...]