Liverpool are determined to end their long-term wait for a major silverware this season. Coach Jurgen Klopp is finally aware that being 'second is nothing' in the race to lift trophy and he is ready to see to it that the current campaign yields a tangible result. The last time Liverpool lifted a major trophy was in 2012 under the management of Kenny Dalglish, however, since then the Reds have missed out of winning any trophy. Klopp, since his appointment as Liverpool coach, has tasted three defeat in the finals, which include; the Europa … [Read more...]
UCL: Liverpool players rating against Napoli, Alisson Becker was impressive
Most of the Reds players were not at their best against Napoli last night with the Naples being the better side. Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp also made some mistakes especially while making changes to the squad, he brought in Sturridge too late. Below are the ratings of Liverpool players against Napoli 1. Alisson Becker (8/10): The Brazilian goalkeeper was the best player for the Reds last night - He made some impressive saves, had it not been for Becker, Napoli could have scored more goals. 2. Alex Arnold Trent (6/10): he was unable to … [Read more...]
Why United should be happy after Valencia draw
Manchester United were unable to have a victory to their fans on Tuesday night in the Champions League game against Valencia. The results at Old Trafford is becoming more disturbing for the fans and pressure has been mounted on manager Jose Mourinho who has been speculated to be leaving the club should the situation fail to improve. Valencia midfielder Dani Parejo has made a surprising claim by stating that the United would have been beaten and disgraced before their fans, noting that his side would have returned to Spain with all three … [Read more...]
UCL: Liverpool predicted lineup vs Napoli
The Uefa Champions League is back again and this time around English football club, Liverpool will fly to Italy to play against Napoli on Wednesday. Liverpool defeated French club, Paris Saint Germain at Anfield in the opening match two weeks ago. This time around Liverpool will be playing against Italian side, Napoli in their second match. Napoli, on the other hand, will be hoping to defeat Liverpool after securing a point from their last match against Red Belgrade. Liverpool coach, Jurgen Klopp will be faced with the problem of how to … [Read more...]
How Arsenal chiefs are reacting to Sanchez situation at United
It is no longer news that former Arsenal Player Alex Sanchez is leaving in his shadows at Manchester United. Sanchez is yet to make any mark at the Old Trafford making him a minus to the club. The Chile international moved to Manchester United in January in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan, former Manchester United player move the opposite direction. Since his arrival at United , he has only scored three goals and has yet to score this season. However, report says arsenal chiefs are happy to have let the player go, knowing the impact … [Read more...]
Video: Loris Karius at his best in the Uefa Europa League for Beskitas
If Liverpool loan out goalkeeper, Loris Karius doesn't miss anything about playing for the club, he will remember missing out of this season Uefa Champions League. Loris Karius was Liverpool number one goalkeeper last season but his woeful performance made the Reds lost out of the Uefa Champions League final against Real Madrid. Karius had conceded unexpected goals in the final at Kiev in May, which happens to be one of the key reasons why Liverpool loaned him out to Turkish club, Besiktas. While Liverpool managed to get another chance to … [Read more...]
Why Man United are the biggest beneficiary of Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card
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 … [Read more...]
Experienced Lichtsteiner tells Arsenal the secret to returning to the UCL next season
Europa League bound-Arsenal have been told by new summer signing Stephan Lichtsteiner what to do to return to the UEFA Champions League, UCL. The North London club are missing out of Europe's biggest tournament for the second consecutive year and Lichtsteiner who is not new to the competition thinks there is something that needed to be done to ensure Arsenal emerges victorious in the current Europa League. Winning the Europa League gives Arsenal an automatic ticket to the Champions League even if they fail to secure a top three finish in the … [Read more...]
UCL: Brutal Sadio Mane sends Neymar Jnr back to the street of Sao Paulo
The UCL opening match last night at Anfield was pleasing to watch especially for English football fans. Liverpool and PSG went head to head with the French club suffering a defeat in the dine minute after they had held down the Reds in a 2 - 2 draw only for Roberto Firmino to add one to the scoreboard giving Liverpool the winning points. Even though Liverpool won the match in style but there were some other scenes that were worth looking from the match. The one that caught our attention was what went down between Senegal international, … [Read more...]
Roberto Firmino closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo goal record in UCL
The UEFA champions league for this season has commenced in style with the opening game being played yesterday. Liverpool had welcomed French club, PSG to England as the two sides played out a tough but interesting to watch game. In the long run, the game came to an end with 3 - 2 win in favour of the home team, Liverpool. This became possible after a last-minute goal from Brazil star, Roberto Firmino. The Brazil forward didn't start for the Reds owing to an injury he sustained during the EPL match against Tottenham Hotspur. He came … [Read more...]
UCL: Comparison between Neymar Jnr and Mo Salah over the last three years as Liverpool play PSG tonight
The UEFA champions league for this season will commence tonight as Liverpool will be welcoming French football club, Paris Saint Germain to England for the first leg tonight. According to the group list released by UEFA at Monaco a few weeks ago, Liverpool fell in Group 3 alongside Paris Siant Germain, Napoli, and Red Belgrade. As Liverpool and PSG will be going head to head tonight, two of the key players to watch out for are Brazil star, Neymar Jnr and Egypt star Mo Salah. We decided to go back three years in other to compare the two … [Read more...]
Mourinho has never been written off like this by pundit, position he must fix revealed
Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho has never been written off in his entire career due to his glaring achievements in Portugal, Italy, Spain and England. Obviously, things have not been going the way they ought to for United and Mourinho and no wonder, former Red Devils defender, Rio Ferdinand has the guts to write off his former side. With the Mourinho boys expected to have their first Champions League game of the season against Young Boys in Bern on Wednesday, Ferdinand is of the opinion that United are only in the competition as … [Read more...]
Liverpool vs PSG: Who has the best attack trio?
Liverpool vs PSG: Who has the best attack trio? - The Uefa champions league is set to return with a bang this season and it is going to be an interesting one. According to the selection made at Monaco weeks ago, English football club, Liverpool fell in Group 3 alongside Napoli, Paris Saint Germain, and Red Belgrade. The first match in the UCL will be going down on Tuesday night as Liverpool will be welcoming French side, Paris Saint Germain for the first leg of the tournament. Although various players from the two clubs have been throwing … [Read more...]
UCL: Mata warns United of the danger ahead
It is still a celebration mood for Manchester United after the 2-1 win against Watford in the English Premier League fixture on Saturday. However, they are faced with the Champions League fixtures within the week as they take on Young Boys in their opening Group H game. United have been drawn with Juventus, Valencia and their first opponent, Young Boys who are the current Swiss champions. However, Manchester United playmaker, Juan Mata has warned his side of the danger ahead of them should they make the mistake of underrating their … [Read more...]
Kylian Mbappe issues warning to Liverpool ahead of UCL match on Tuesday
Kylian Mbappe issues warning to Liverpool ahead of UCL match on Tuesday The UCL champions league is about to commence from this week and European football will surely be interesting. According to the Schedule release by the game organizers, English football club will be having their first go in the game against the French side, Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday. The match is expected to be a difficult one to watch as the two sides are one of the best clubs in Europe. Aside from that, the game is expected to be stars studded with the likes of … [Read more...]
Video: How Liverpool players celebrated in the dressing room after lifting the UCL in 2005
Video: Going back in history - How Liverpool players celebrated in the dressing room after lifting the UCL in 2005 The UEFA champions league is considered the biggest trophy to be won by football clubs in Europe. While some football clubs have lifted the trophy several times, some other clubs are yet to lift it. The last time Liverpool lifted the much adored UEFA champions league trophy was back in 2005, almost 13 years ago. Liverpool lifted the trophy during the reign of Stephen Gerrard, Carragher among others. 2005 Champions league … [Read more...]
Arsenal Legend Praises Gunners Star Iwobi Following UCL Strike
Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright has showered praises on Nigerian international and Gunners' star Alex Iwobi after he netted in the 4-1 demolition of Swiss champions FC Basel on Tuesday night in what was their final group game in the UEFA Champions League (UCL). Speaking to BT Sport on his former club, Wright praised the impact of the 20-year old midfielder adding that his first goal in all competitions would do him a whole lot of good. In his words, he said: "That’s what I think he needs. I think he’s got everything." "It was good that … [Read more...]
Fact: Wenger Is Not Dreading ‘Potential’ UCL Draw With Holders Real
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not afraid of getting a last 16 UEFA Champions League (UCL) clash with defending champions Real Madrid when the draws are made on Monday. The 67-year old made this known during his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal's English Premier League (EPL) clash with Stoke City on Saturday evening. When asked about a potentially difficult draw in the UCL. In his words, he said: "You look at the teams we can get, some look more prestigious, more difficult, and you would like me to say ‘I don’t want this team or that … [Read more...]
Pochettino Delighted To Have His Tottenham Side Back
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino has expressed his happiness about his side getting their swagger back after a blip in October and November. He said this after his side swept past Russian champions CSKA Moscow 3-1 at the Wembley Stadium to book their spot in the last 32 of UEFA Europa League (UEL) after they finished third in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) Group E. Speaking afterwards, the former Southampton and Espanyol boss said: "We struggled in the last month and a half. We had some problems, but now we have nearly all the … [Read more...]
Arsenal Boss Wenger Ready For Potentially Tough Last 16 Draw
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has braced himself for a tough last 16 draw in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) after he masterminded an impressive 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel. Spanish striker Lucas Perez, who was signed from Deportivo La Coruna in the summer, scored a hat-trick while Nigerian youngster Alex Iwobi added a fourth goal to give Arsenal a 4-0 lead before Basel's Ivorian striker Seydou Doumbia scored a consolation for the home side. The result was enough for Arsenal to finish top of Group A ahead of French champions Paris … [Read more...]
UCL Matchday 6 Fallout: Arsenal Stars Knew About PSG Scores At HT, Starman Reveals
Arsenal defender Rob Holding has disclosed that the players knew about group rivals Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s surprising halftime result at home to Bulgarian champions Ludogorets Razgrad. Holding made his UEFA Champions League (UCL) debut and helped his side to a 4-1 win over hosts FC Basel in what was their final group game as far as Group A is concerned. Summer signing Lucas Perez was the star of the show as he netted a hat-trick on his first UCL start for Arsenal while Nigerian international Alex Iwobi added a fourth strike for his debut UCL … [Read more...]
Arsenal Can Beat Anybody On Their Day, Former Gunner Reveals Ahead Of UCL Round Of 16 Draw
Former Arsenal player Charlie Nicholas has stated that the Gunners can beat any team on their day after they secured top spot in Group A of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with a 4-1 away win over Swiss champions FC Basel and all attentions have immediately switched to who they get in the Round of 16, which has proved to be the last bus stop in the competition for Arsene Wenger's side. Speaking on his former side whom he spent five years with from 1983-1988 on popular news channel Sky Sports, Charlie Nicholas said the North London side don't have … [Read more...]
Tottenham Star Set To return For UCL Clash
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld will make his long-awaited return from injury in his side's Matchday 6 clash with Russian champions CSKA Moscow at the Wembley Stadium on Wednesday evening. Alderweireld, who plays for the Belgian national team, got injured in Tottenham's 1-1 away draw against West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in October and has been out of action for the last seven-and-a-half weeks with the knee injury he sustained during the previously mentioned game. His return is certainly a welcome addition for Mauricio Pochettino … [Read more...]