Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri began his managerial reign at Italian Serie club AS Roma with a win after guiding the capital club to an important victory over Empoli on Monday night. Roma defeated Empoli 2-1 at home in their Italian Serie A clash with both goals coming in the first 33 minutes of an eventful game. Italian international winger Stephan El Shaarawy scored the first goal of the new Roma managerial tenure of Claudio Ranieri after he gave his side a ninth-minute lead. The lead lasted for just three minutes before Empoli equalised after AS Roma defender Juan Jesus put through his own net. Solskjaer reveals who helped United with record win The hosts regained the lead on 33 minutes through Czech Republic international Patrick Schick … [Read more...]
Arsenal keen to land £25m-rated Serie A forward
English Premier League outfit Arsenal are reported to be keen on landing AS Roma forward Stephan El Shaarawy in the winter transfer window which reopens in coming days. The North London side are therefore ready to face Liverpool competition in the pursuit for the player knowing that the Reds have already indicated interest as well. Stephan El Shaarawy is believed to add more strength to the Gunners attack from the flank with Nigerian international Alex Iwobi and Mkhitaryan not giving the needed quality to secure a title win for the Gunners. Arsenal vs Burnley: A must win match for Unai Emery This makes the Italian international the best for the Gunners as he has got the ability to drive in with the ball and also pose problems to opponents. This adds to … [Read more...]