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Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has clearly stated that Premier League club Everton do not intend to sack manager Rafael Benitez after a 4-1 defeat by Liverpool on Wednesday night. Everton have struggled in recent weeks, failing to win any of their last eight league matches, their worst such run since 1999. Benitez going 4-4-2 was a…
Liverpool host Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend but how will the clash unfold? If history is to point to this exact fixture in premier league, let’s go to 1995/1996 season – Dec/17/1995 specifically and look at the 18th round clash at Anfield. Yes 18th round , same as 2020/2021 season. Manchester United’s…
Former QPR, Wolves and Stoke City plater Karl Henry has raised £50000 along with former Wolves team mates Matt Murray and Danny Bath for a local hospital. He announced the achievement via a video message and also thanked Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad for their help in donating money and memorabilia for a raffle. Karl…
According to Crystal Palace full back Patrick van Aanholt, Raheem Sterling is the toughest winger he has faced in his career. And while he mentioned his Palace team-mate Wilfried Zaha as one of the toughest to play against in the top flight, having come up against him before joining the Eagles, van Aanholt said he…
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has admitted that it is possible some players will not be available when Premier League football returns. Premier League clubs are continuing to discuss the possible return of football amid the coronavirus pandemic, after Government has indicated that sporting events may begin from June 1. No decisions were made at…
Football today has become a symbol of glitz and glamour. Swag, Glitterazzi, Skill and Style are some of the paramount features in a modern day footballer. In many ways, David Beckham was the trendsetter. In fact the former Manchester United hero can be regarded as the Kate Moss of Football. Embed from Getty Images Footballers…
West Ham’s academy setup at Chadwell Heath, the former first team training ground, underwent a major restructure last summer after the under-23s relegation to division two of the Premier League 2 structure. Two seasons ago, Declan Rice and Toni Martinez-inspired youngsters secured promotion to the top flight of lower division. The Spaniard rattled in 19 goals…
Former Aston Villa captain Micah Richards has recalled the remarkable story where he was suspended for putting Federico Fernandez in a headlock and punching him. Micah Richards said “I was at Aston Villa, I’ve never had a red card in my career. There was an incident with Fernandez at Swansea, he’s at Newcastle now. He came…
Maurizio Sarri has lifted the lid on his tear-filled goodbye to Chelsea’s players after he decided to leave the Premier League after a single season. The former Napoli tactician admitted to having a “conflictual” but “strong” relationship with the Chelsea squad. Maurizio Sarri said “I had a conflictual relationship in the Chelsea locker room for…
Strikers these days have turned into absolute poachers who have trained enough to bury the ball past anyone, anything, even past Typhon, the most fearsome Greek monster. The metamorphosed versions of these ball killers can give Kafkaesque nightmares to the defenders. In many ways, the modern day forwards are adapting to do more than just…
English Premier League is considered world’s most exciting league for many reasons which include unpredictability, competition both at top/bottom ends and its frantic tempo. There’s one other crucial factor in English premier league’s reputation as an entertaining, thrilling and crazy spectacle which is injury time and late goals. None of the other major European leagues comes…
The attempt to bring a little US-style glitz and razzle-dazzle to the Premier League in 1992-1993 season had an awkward start. Yes, British domestic football had a major landscape change in the summer of 1992 when Sky sports acquired rights to the birth of the Premier League, a deal which reshaped the entire structure of the…
The attempt to bring a little US-style glitz and razzle-dazzle to the Premier League in 1992-1993 season had an awkward start. Yes, British domestic football had a major landscape change in the summer of 1992 when Sky sports acquired rights to the birth of the Premier League, a deal which reshaped the entire structure of the…
Premier League clubs have begun to place non-playing staff on furlough amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Furloughing is designed to support firms that have been badly hit by coronavirus, and to prevent mass unemployment. It will temporarily help pay the wages of people who can’t do their jobs, to help companies retain them. Being furloughed means employees…
On Dec 21 2009, a drunken thug was jailed for 15 months for punching Alex Ferguson in the groin. Homeless Kevin Reynolds (44) was branded by the judge as a “significant risk to the public”. Kevin Reynolds spotted the Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson outside a train station in London. He was a “stunned”…
Football through the decades has evolved and with the evolution of the game, football positions have revolutionized. This is definitely the case for full-backs, who are expected to participate heavily in every single movement of the game and are required to be at the highest level in peak physical condition. The same can be said…
How often have we seen same blood siblings change the course of the world? Look at the Wright Brothers. Their combined genius gave shape to an airplane: a modern invention that transports a million passengers a day. Look at the Kennedy siblings. The story of the Kennedy clan has undoubtedly had a mammoth influence on…
Where it all began.. Nuneaton-born Peter Whittingham began his career at boyhood club Aston Villa and was part of the club’s 2002 FA Youth Cup-winning team. Aston Villa youngster Peter Whittingham was told by manager David O’Leary that he had the potential to play for England after signing a new four-year contract with the English…
In this article, we predict the stance of the 20 clubs and who will be playing a key role in the final outcome. Of course once the meeting is over and we get the outcomes, we will follow up on all the points discussed below. Let’s start with problem first.. Coronavirus (Covid-19) is spreading fast. More…
Enda Stevens has said he is “delighted” to sign a new contract at Sheffield United that will keep him at the club until 2023. The left wing-back joined the Blades in 2017 and has been one of the most consistent performers in his time in South Yorkshire. Enda Stevens said “I’m obviously delighted, As a group we’ve built on the…
To raise awareness for World Wildlife Day and show support for the endangered Mexican wolf campaign, Wolves have removed the wolf from the club’s badge for a day recently. Wolverhampton Wanderes said “Imagine a world without nature. For one day only the wolf’s absence from the club’s famous badge will raise awareness for the importance…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has given the clearest indication yet that Manchester United will sign Odion Ighalo on a permanent transfer this summer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said “Odion has done really well since he came in and he’s enjoying himself, And he will improve and get better but he has qualities we saw in him and…
Watford manager Nigel Pearson has slammed prime minister Boris Johnson for a ‘lack of leadership’ amid the spread of coronavirus in the UK. The government on Thursday moved onto the ‘delay’ phase in its battle against COVID-19 – but controversially decided not to close schools or ban large-scale events, unlike several countries across Europe. Nigel…
West Ham ace Mark Noble suggested that he was gutted for Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian after the goalkeeper made a howler against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The 33-year-old joined the Reds in the summer on a free transfer, after his contract had expired with the Hammers. Mark Noble said “Obviously we…
Daniel Farke insists the only way Norwich City defy the mounting odds in the Premier League relegation battle is to stay tight. City was unable to follow up their FA Cup success at Tottenham in a 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United that left them rooted to the bottom, and six points from safety. Daniel Farke…
Newcastle United has confirmed that goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka suffered a knee injury in Saturday’s Premier League win at Southampton. The Slovakia international was hurt just before the hour mark at St. Mary’s but played on, keeping his ninth clean sheet of the season as Steve Bruce’s side gained three valuable points. He was then assessed…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho believed that no team in the world would be able to cope with the number of injuries to key players Tottenham have suffered. Without goal scorers Harry Kane, Heung-min Son and Steven Bergwijn sidelined and the presence of Moussa Sissoko in the middle, Spurs crashed out of the Champions League with a…
Jonny Evans believes Leicester City teammate Harvey Barnes has proved himself to be a key player for the Foxes. Barnes spent the first half of last season on loan at West Bromwich Albion, where his form saw him recalled to the King Power Stadium for the second half of the campaign. Jonny Evans said “He’s got…
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl admitted that his side is dealing with a few “problems” at the moment. After picking up crucial wins in recent months, Saints have slumped to just one victory in their last seven matches in all competitions. Ralph Hasenhuttl said “We have problems at the moment. We have a few injured players and without…
Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte has issued a defiant message to fans about winning the Champions League and the FA Cup while admitting that Liverpool is probably too far ahead of Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League to catch up. Aymeric Laporte said “We have to look positively, If we look at the Premier…
The Champions League Round of the 16-second leg away to Bayern Munich next week will take place without supporters inside the stadium. The decision was confirmed by UEFA this afternoon, as a precaution against the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak and applies to both Bayern Munich and Chelsea fans. The match is on Wednesday 18 March. Chelsea…
Luka Milivojevic believes Crystal Palace are back to their best having battled through a horrendous run of injuries over the past few months. Palace manager Roy Hodgson saw his options reduced severely over December and January, with up to 11 senior players unavailable at one point, while Milivojevic himself has been missing through illness in recent weeks…
French international and Everton full-back Djibril Sidibé has appeared to confirm that he is set to join the Toffees permanently after his initial loan spell from AS Monaco comes to an end this summer. Djibril Sidibé said “I have had a discussion with the Monaco board, they know my position, I know theirs. My aim…
Arsenal has released their financial results for the 2018-2019 year and as expected the club has seen a significant drop in their revenues with a £57 million profit in the prior-year turning into a £27 million loss. Although football revenue overall was up at £394.7m from £388.2m, benefiting from increased commercial revenues, the club said…
Aston Villa recorded losses of £68.9 million last season although the club says it is in compliance with the EFL’s profitability & sustainability rules for the three-year monitoring period ended 31 May 2019. Villa was also on the hook to pay £30million to former owner Randy Lerner, under terms agreed for Villa returning to the…
Burnley boss Sean Dyche believes Dwight McNeil would be getting plenty more attention were he playing for a more fashionable club. The Clarets winger has been in fine form in recent weeks and has become a key man for Burnley since breaking into the side a little over a year ago. He is playing far more regularly…
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Jayson Molumby has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract, keeping him at Albion until June 2023. The Republic of Ireland under-21 captain joined the club in 2016 and made his first-team debut in a League Cup tie against Barnet in 2017. He played in the next round against Bournemouth and was…
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe insists he’s not written off Jordon Ibe. The 24-year-old was handed a 16-month driving ban and fined £7,500 on Tuesday for crashing his car into a coffee shop and driving off last July, causing thousands of pounds of damage. Eddie Howe said “It goes without saying, some of the things that have…
Jurgen Klopp’s ‘rocket’ messages to players on the training field are a key reason for Liverpool’s consistency and success, according to veteran James Milner. When asked about Liverpool’s consistency over the season, Milner identified Klopp as the key driver behind Liverpool’s recent success and opened up on some of the German coach’s training methods. James Milner said…
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said that his side my improve their performance levels when they take on Olympiacos in their Europa league last 16 ties against the Greek side on Thursday after a goalless draw against Brighton in the league. Nuno Espirito Santo said “I don’t feel it was two points dropped. Brighton played…
Sheffield United’s “ambitious” on-loan keeper Dean Henderson “wants to be England’s number one”, says Blades boss Chris Wilder after his three late saves secured a win over Norwich that boosts their Champions League hopes. Chris Wilder said “He’s got enormous enthusiasm and ambition, He wants to be England’s number one and, if he keeps playing…
Watford has decided to take additional measures to minimise the potential of coronavirus spreading and have instructed the first team and the coaching staff to take appropriate measures for the same. Nigel Pearson said “The players are always keen to give their time when they can, but this is a sensible measure so I trust…
David Moyes confirms quick healer Tomas Soucek is back fit for West Ham’s trip to Arsenal. The Czech Republic star was expected to be out until the Tottenham game. But Moyes has revealed he has healed quickly in a massive boost to West Ham’s survival bid. David Moyes said “We’re getting much closer to a…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s players need to learn from our experiences in previous derby games this season, ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Manchester City. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said “When you’re at home, you have to open up against a team like Man City and they will exploit that if you’re not 100 per…
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce clashed with a reporter during his latest press conference and said that the reports of him having a training ground bust-up with Allan Saint-Maximin are “total nonsense”. A report in the British newspaper Daily Mail suggested that there was a fall out between the pair. Steve Bruce said: “I don’t know…
Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho has spoken about the talented striker Troy Parrot and his missed penalty against Norwich in the FA Cup fifth round. He also said that people should understand that he needs time to develop and he was right when he said earlier that Parrot was not ready for the first-team action….
As Daniel Farke’s side beat Tottenham Hotspur on penalties in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Wednesday evening. The City Head Coach was of course in high spirits after the game, delighted that he and his team had created an occasion for the Canaries to cherish for years to come. Daniel Farke said…
Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden will “get what he deserves” after his outstanding performance in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final triumph. Foden played well in the match and is being touted as the natural heir to the outgoing Spanish maestro David Silva. Pep Guardiola said “I want the best [for him], He will get what he…
Leicester City has announced their 2018/19 financial year results and they have reported a pre-tax loss of £20.2 million despite their revenues increasing overall. The club has said that development of their new training facility at Charnwood and planning and designing of the expansion of the King Power Stadium has been the main factors for…
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl doesn’t think Saints have an issue defending against two strikers – but admits he could revert to a back five in future games. Ralph Hasenhuttl said “No, because we’ve played teams with two strikers up top, but we just defended better and more aggressive. If you don’t do it then it’s easy. It…