Month: October 2016
Nathaniel Chalobah set for new Chelsea contract
Updated:Chelsea are set to reward their talented young midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah with a new and improved contract. Daily Mirror are reporting that the Premier League giants will open talks with…
Read more »Chelsea vs Manchester United: 3 battles that could decide the game
Updated:Chelsea take on Manchester United in one of the most anticipated fixtures in the Premier League calendar on Sunday. There are many sub-plots to this enthralling contest, with José Mourinho…
Read more »Have Manchester City improved under Pep Guardiola?
Updated:Manchester City made a flying start to the 2016/17 season under new manager Pep Guardiola, but their momentum seems to have stalled in recent weeks. After Celtic held them to…
Read more »Liverpool ready to pay €50m for Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne
Updated:Napoli winger Lorenzo Insigne has been linked with a move away from Serie A several times in the last few seasons. The Italian international is regarded as a top class talent…
Read more »Jurgen Klopp hits back at Jose Mourinho for his comments on Liverpool
Updated:Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has hit back at José Mourinho for trying to spark a war of words following Monday night’s match against Manchester United. The Premier League game ended…
Read more »Neymar agrees new five year contract with Barcelona
Updated:Spanish champions Barcelona have announced their agreement with Brazilian forward Neymar over a new contract. The 24-year-old forward has signed a new deal with the Catalan giants until at least 2021….
Read more »Chelsea injury news: John Terry suffers fresh setback, to miss Man United clash
Updated:Chelsea have been dealt an injury blow ahead of their clash with Manchester United. Captain John Terry is suffering a recurrence of the ankle injury that has kept him out since…
Read more »Europa League 2016/17: Updated Standings, Results, Top Scorers & Talking Points
Updated:68 goals were scored across Europe in 24 games as the Europa League returned to action this week. There was drama aplenty as Italian giants Inter Milan and Ligue 1…
Read more »Premier League 2016/17: 6 genuine contenders in the title race this season
Updated:We’ve heard it several times before. Managers and pundits alike have said that any team in the top 6 or 7 can win the Premier League, but does anyone really…
Read more »Chelsea Transfer News: Antonio Conte interested in signing Pepe and Alessio Romagnoli
Updated:As per the latest transfer rumours, Chelsea have apparently identified two defensive targets – Pepe and Alessio Romagnoli. Antonio Conte is reportedly open to spending big on centre-backs once again….
Read more »Real Madrid Roundup: Ronaldo wants Liverpool star Coutinho to join La Liga giants
Updated:Real Madrid announced the contract extension of Luka Modric yesterday. Los Blancos and Luka Modric have reached an agreement to extend the player’s contract with the club until 30 June 2020….
Read more »Manchester United Roundup: Wayne Rooney convinced Paul Pogba will succeed in England
Updated:World record signing Paul Pogba has faced a lot of criticism since his move to Manchester United. United’s decision to spend £89 million on the player has automatically increased expectations…
Read more »Champions League 2016/17: Updated Standings, Top scorers, Results & Talking Points
Updated:Leicester City extended their winning streak in the Champions League to three matches as matchday three of Europe’s biggest competition served up its usual dose of drama and entertainment. There…
Read more »Zinedine Zidane Has Proved His Critics Wrong As Real Madrid Manager
Updated:Zinedine Zidane’s critics said he was undeserving of the managerial position at Real Madrid. But his success as Real Madrid’s manager showed his appointment was justified. Just over a month before he…
Read more »Premier League Team of the Week: Matchday 8
Updated:The plot seemingly continues to thicken in the Premier League. Frontrunners Manchester City dropped their first home Premier League points of the season with a 1-1 draw against Everton, while…
Read more »Manchester City double profits in “critical new phase” under Pep Guardiola
Updated:Manchester City disclosed their annual financial results and revealed that the club had earned profits worth £20.5 million. This is the second year in succession that City have made a profit….
Read more »Charlie Austin: The New Offensive Leader of the EPL?
Updated:In our previous Most Valuable Offensive Players (MVOP) ranking analysis, we shared that the top was cluttered with established stars. There was only one player that stood out from the…
Read more »5 major improvements Chelsea have made in their last two games
After threatening to go completely off-track, Chelsea’s season has shown optimism again in the last couple of games. Two victories and two clean sheets have seen the Blues climb up…
Read more »Manchester United looking to sign Valencia defender Joao Cancelo
Updated:Manchester United are thought to be looking at the Valencia defender João Cancelo. Spanish newspaper Marca are reporting that Jose Mourinho is interested in the 22-year-old Portuguese defender. Cancelo operates as…
Read more »Chelsea Transfer News: Cesc Fabregas’ wife laughs off AC Milan rumours
Updated:Chelsea midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge since the end of last season. The Spaniard has struggled to hold down a regular starting position under Antonio…
Read more »Premier League 2016/17, Week 8: Mourinho’s Man Utd masterclass, Walcott revival & other talking points
Updated:The two-week international break meant this game week was looked forward to more than usual. Here are five talking points from all the action from the English Premier League: Liverpool…
Read more »Liverpool 0-0 Manchester United: 4 Talking Points from drab draw
Updated:Manchester United frustrated in-form Liverpool at Anfield in a 0-0 draw that helped neither team’s cause. The visitors were visibly lacking in intent, while the hosts were bereft of ideas…
Read more »Mesut Ozil must score more goals to justify mega contract at Arsenal
Updated:In an all too familiar situation at Arsenal Football Club, the management is in discussions with one of the most important players in the squad over his contract extension. According…
Read more »Video: Adidas campaign highlights Paul Pogba’s purpose at Manchester United
Updated:Manchester United face Liverpool in the Premier League later tonight and all eyes will be on the world’s most expensive footballer, Paul Pogba. Ahead of the high-octane clash between two…
Read more »Premier League Table 2016/17: Week 8 EPL Results, Updated Standings, Top Scorers & Assists
Updated:Arsenal continued their impressive run of form with a thrilling 3-2 win over Swansea City on Saturday. Goals from Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil ensure Arsene Wenger’s side sit joint-top of the…
Read more »Serie A 2016/17, Week 8: Updated Standings, Fixtures, Results and Talking Points
Updated:AC Milan made the most of a wretched weekend for Napoli and Lazio to climb up to third in the Serie A ladder. The Rossoneri had been on a good…
Read more »Samuel Umtiti’s return cannot come quick enough for Gerard Pique and Barcelona
Updated:Since Samuel Umtiti’s £20m move to Barcelona he has slotted into their defence excellently. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury last month. As a result, their defence has suffered without him. He should…
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