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REUTERS/Hannah McKayFollowing an eventful international break, normal services resumed over the weekend, as we saw the return of domestic club football. Now, as new week begins, the footballing world will finally get to embrace the two biggest club competitions on the planet. Tuesday, September 17, finally marks the beginning of the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League,…

Manchester United have succeeded in two signings so far this window with both Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka being acquired, the latter pending a medical. The Red Devils were massively touted to make those signings that will ensure an attacking approach from next season, building upon the initial success that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed at…

Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United looks more and more uncertain as this transfer window progresses. The French midfielder revealed that he is looking for a new challenge and there is a strong possibility that Real Madrid will be able to acquire his services this summer. As of such, let us now discuss the best…

Man City may have had a dream run in the Premier League last season, but this time around, things seem grim. It is a very real possibility that the Sky Blues won’t defend their title this campaign. Let us look at what would occur should they fail to do so:   1. Greatest Side In…

Mauricio Pochettino is perhaps the only other viable candidate for Manchester United to appoint as their full-time gaffer should the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer experiment fail. While a series of complications will arise due to the gaffer’s long-term contract with Spurs, United seem likely to put in the extra effort and ensure that the Argentinian will…

When Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain lock horns in the Champions League, two promising youngsters will lead their respective lineups. For the Red Devils, the ace presence of Marcus Rashford, who has had an electric impact under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, will be the X-factor. The Parisians, on the other hand, dealing with an awful injury…

The most comprehensive test of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign at Manchester United will come when they face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League across two legs. The French giants are a ferociously attacking team, and have been investing in their squad to win the Champions League from years now. It will be a clash to relish,…

Manchester United have become a starkly different team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The club legend has been on a brilliant winning run, the best ever enjoyed by a United manager in their opening games. However, the problem that his success has also brought is the looming decision to appoint a full-time gaffer come summer. The…

Come summer, the higher ups at Old Trafford will be tasked with the all important decision of deciding on their permanent gaffer. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has certainly done an incredible job so far, making him a top contender for the post. However, another name that has been likewise linked with the club is Tottenham boss…

Perhaps the most visible difference in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attacking revamp with Manchester United is the reemergence of Paul Pogba as the club’s best player. From being benched under Jose Mourinho, the Frenchman is now at the heart of the team, and is proving to be the player who will define the Norwegian’s tenure at…

A familiar face will take charge at Old Trafford yet again, with Ole Gunnar Solskjær being named the caretaker manager of the Red Devils until the end of this season. The Norwegian boss is infamous for his disastrous spell with Cardiff City in the top flight, but he will certainly take up the challenge of…

Jose Mourinho may be one big loss away from seeing his Manchester United tenure come to an end. Much has been said about the philosophy of the Portuguese tactician and how his job ought to be safe. However, a brand like Manchester United in its present stage cannot afford to play mediocre football. Even though…

Real Madrid have confirmed that their interim coach Santiago Solari will now serve as their permanent manager, having secured a contract until 2021. This is a move that will baffle many, given the sheer amount of high-profile names that were in contention for the top job at the Bernabeu. However, supporters shouldn’t be too worried,…

Jose Mourinho’s job has seemed safe at Manchester United so far, primarily due to the lack of any worthwhile options to replace him. With Zinedine Zidane’s agent having confirmed that the Frenchman has no interest in managing the Red Devils, the inexperience of Michael Carrick, and the potential inadequacy of Antonio Conte, Mourinho seems well cemented…

2009 saw a massive upheaval in the football world, when Cristiano Ronaldo made the switch from Manchester United to Real Madrid for the then-world-record fee of over £80 million. The young Ballon d’Or winner had already made big strides with the Mancunian giants, and the move to Madrid saw the Spanish side’s fortunes change course,…

Jose Mourinho seems wedged in an insistent stream of speculation about his departure from Manchester United. The last time the Portuguese gaffer was stuck in such turmoil, Chelsea had suffered a miserable season under him, leading to his eventual sacking. However, one does wonder what would have occurred had the Special One remained at Stamford…

The jury is still out on Jose Mourinho’s future, and Saturday’s brilliant 3-2 comeback is sure to have made matters all the more confusing for the Manchester United board. While many reports are suggesting that the Portuguese gaffer’s job is safe, many still claim that he is on his way out. Regardless, the Mancunian giants…

Lionel Messi’s UCL brace against Tottenham brought his total tally against English clubs to 22 goals and 6 assists in 28 appearances, that too against the top clubs of the Premier League that made the cut into the elite competition. This scintillating trend does beg the question of exactly how the Argentine superstar would fare…

The career of Luke Shaw is one that aptly captures the trend of a heroic promise that is shattered with disaster, and following a rugged path to recovery, ends in salvation. The English left-back had big things ahead of him from the ripe age of 16 itself, when at Southampton, he became a sight to…

Maurizio Sarri’s arrival at Chelsea has raised much hope to the London side regaining their hallowed spot at the top of English football. However, the former Napoli manager has taken a very stringent route to achieve that, and this is by entirely redoing the tactics and formation that the team has been built upon. Of…

After a 3-2 loss away to Brighton, followed by a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at home, Manchester United have been placed in some worry early on in the season. The loss to Spurs was Mourinho’s biggest home defeat with the Red Devils, and as expected, murmurs of the gaffer being sacked are already doing the…

Premature predictions may seem a bit far-fetched when the first kick of the new season hasn’t even occurred yet. Regardless, the business side of the great game, coupled with the mentality of players and gaffers often gives one the ability to paint a close to accurate picture of the Premier League table at the end…

Right from his swap-signing in January, Alexis Sanchez has been a divisive figure at Manchester United. While his hype and brand-value made the deal seem fit, many doubted whether he’d be worth the illustrious no.7 jersey on his back. Start to life at Old Trafford was underwhelming for the Chilean, but here are a few…

The month of August will bring with it the healthy return of Premier League football. Most top-flight clubs will be eager to make a huge impact in the campaign to come, and will have spent the break reinforcing their sides for the same. However, Manchester United are already looking to be in a spot of…

The Premier League is less than a month away from kicking off its brand new season, and clubs will be rushing helter-skelter in wrapping up those deals that they have been pursuing for a while now. In addition, new hopes may also spring up in the minds of the top 6 teams as to individuals…

Cristiano Ronaldo appears Juventus-bound, and it won’t exactly be a surprise to Real Madrid. The 33-year-old has been hinting at an exit ever since the Champions League final, and so far, Manchester United was thought to be the likely destination. However, now, the Serie A giants seem to be the ones with the most concrete…

Manchester United have had a busy and fruitful week. Over the course of two days, as many signings have arrived at Old Trafford. Fred was the first to arrive from Shakhtar Donetsk, and the 25-year-old Brazilian is set to be the replacement for the retired Michael Carrick. As for Diogo Dalot, the 19-year-old right-back from…

Unai Emery is all set to take reigns at Arsenal. This is a monumental change for the London side and one that they will have to take with some trepidation. The club, despite their hallowed style of football and a philosophy that has been highly lauded, has been in decline over the years and is…

On Saturday, Manchester United’s season concluded in dismal fashion when the FA Cup was lost to Chelsea in a sub-par performance. This has more or less been the story of the season, as the once great Mancunian club has descended into a spiral of poor showings, and on many occasions been accused of boring football.…

Anthony Martial is yet to extend his contract at Manchester United. The club is eager to grant him a longer stay, but lack of playing time has reportedly frustrated the starlet to great measure. To add to his decision is the fact that clubs like Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Juventus have been linked with him,…

Liverpool is a great footballing club with a rich history and a broad and passionate fanbase. One would hardly disagree that the Merseyside outfit used to be the biggest club in England before the arrival of Sir Alex Ferguson, who revolutionised Man Utd drastically enough to overtake their rivals. However, there is a reason that…

The game of football is a simple yet dynamic sport on the surface, which at first glance looks just about entertaining. But to anyone who has taken their time to indulge into the beautiful sport, it is much more complex and counterintuitive. Orchestrating a perfect win takes a tactically sound and analytically spontaneous brain, and…

Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, apart from being in a constant spar of words, are also the managers of long-time rivals Manchester United and Chelsea. On Sunday, these two English giants clash yet again, and Old Trafford will be the spectator to an undoubtedly entertaining contest. While the strength of the respective sides is a…

Real Madrid have been facing a horrendous season so far, with an awful standing in the La Liga and a recent knockout from the Copa Del Rey. The team seems to be in a perpetual state of recovery, and their recent first leg 3-1 win over PSG is certainly a silver lining. Despite all this,…

The Premier League title race has been customarily electrifying this year, even with Pep Guardiola’s Man City ascertaining authority considerably early, mesmerising the whole world with their finest of football designedly in the process. Be that as it may, the Premier League fanatics have been intriguingly pondering and debating over different material this season –…

When the 2017 summer transfer window came to a close, the word on most lips was the world record transfer of Neymar from Barcelona to PSG. Apart from the financially mind-boggling nature of the deal, the biggest concerns raised were about how Barcelona would cope with the loss of one of the world’s best talents.…

Chelsea have arguably been handed the toughest Champions League tie, as they are set to square up against Barcelona during the legs scheduled on the 20th of February and the 14th of March. With the rampant nature of the Catalan giants both domestically and in Europe, the Spanish side seems earmarked for victory. Add to that…

Real Madrid will be looking to grasp their sole straws of the season as they face PSG in the Champion League knockout stage next week. The Spanish giants are on a two-title Champions League streak, and an otherwise underwhelming season, particularly in the La Liga, will mean that Zinedine Zidane’s will have an alternate, more…

Arsenal are all set to lose Alexis Sanchez, a player who has functioned as the star cog in their brand of football. But what will be the adequate plan of action for the Gunners without the Chilean? Desperate for a top-four finish as well as having to compete in the Europa League, it is the…

Alexis Sanchez is the hottest topic of this transfer window, and Manchester United seem to have already exploited the opportunity from the most unlikely of positions, after bitter rivals Manchester City walked away from negotiations due to the high financial demands. However, the Red Devils have resolved themselves better than their neighbours, and are knee-deep…

Manchester United have entered the fray to sign Alexis Sanchez, and the Premier League is confounded. Many had taken it as a given that Manchester City will emerge with the Chilean’s signature once the winter window ended, but now it seems that the 29-year-old is headed to the other Mancunian destination. With Jose Mourinho refusing…

Manchester City appear to be on the cusp of signing Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal. With a deal nearly being agreed in the summer, it seems very unlikely that the Sky Blues will let yet another opportunity go to waste. Pep Guardiola’s style is intensive, and City are still locked with a tremendous number of fixtures…

With Barcelona finally having gotten away with the record-breaking transfer of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, the La Liga giants will be ecstatic. Ever since Neymar’s world-record move to PSG from earlier in the summer, the Catalans have been visibly worried about the lack of attacking intent upfront, with the then record purchase of Ousmane Dembele…

Jose Mourinho was passionate in his claim that Manchester United must outspend Manchester City if they are to ape the success of their noisy neighbors. The United manager ascertained that the £286 million spent by the club under his management hadn’t paid the kind of returns that Guardiola’s eye-catching splash of £360 million had resulted…

Mesut Ozil has begun dominating the headlines once again, after having failed to reach any sort of agreement with Arsenal to extend his stay in North London. The playmaker appears set to depart from the Emirates outfit, as he will be free to negotiate a move away as soon as the winter transfer window reopens.…

Napoli have been making the headlines for all the right reasons since the start of this season, as their attacking and entertaining football has taken Europe by storm. Under the management of Maurizio Sarri, I Ciucciarelli have been a force to be reckoned with, and many believe that for the first time in several years, there finally…

If there is one thing that can be safely predicted about the Premier League so early in the season, it is probably that the title will end up in the city of Manchester. Both clubs have made a scintillating start to the new campaign and look like the sides that will take some serious stopping.…

Modern football has a good list of pros attached to it, but it also carries a long list of cons that need to be addressed and spoken about before they start to spoil the beautiful game as we know it. Criticism is always welcome and with the sport having such a global reach, there is…

All good things must come to an end, and such was the case today with Wayne Rooney announcing his immediate retirement from international football. The player, who burst onto the scene as a young lad with goals in his locker, has left the scene by becoming one of the greatest to ever wear the England…

The new Premier League season is hardly a month away, and the world of football simply cannot wait for it to begin. The excitement is off the charts, and the beginning of the pre-season has slowly started to get everyone into the footballing mood all over again. Every campaign brings with it a tonne of…

The summer transfer window in the world of football is one of the most exciting times for the fans and gossipers involved, as not only does it include countless numbers of players being linked to other teams constantly, it also keeps everyone guessing and predicting throughout. The months of madness see players make shock moves,…

The Men’s PFA Premier League Player of the Year nominees have recently been announced, and to nobody’s surprise, it is filled with forwards and goal getters. In this elite 6 man list, there are players from 5 teams included, with two of the players coming from the same club. With every nominee worthy of being…

When a youngster breaks into the scene in the Premier League, he is often termed as ‘the Next Ronaldo’ or ‘the Next Henry,’ or the successor of some great legend. And maybe that’s what separates the bunch from this magical young Tottenham superstar, who is quickly growing into becoming one of the best players in…

Luis Enrique surprised the world last night with his announcement making it clear that he will not remain Barcelona manager after the end of the season and with that decision the Barcelona administration find themselves in a stressful position of searching for the right man worthy enough to follow Enrique’s successful steps and take the club…

Leicester City have done the unforgivable! The Foxes have ruthlessly fired the manager who got them playing beautiful football, helped them win the Premier League against all odds, made the club known to the entire planet, and, in a nutshell, created glorious history. Claudio Ranieri – the man who lifted the Premier League title just 9…

In two trips to the Allianz Arena in two years, Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal have conceded 10 goals scoring just the 2, the latter of the trips, all but ending their Champions League journey this season. The French manager, who, in his 20+ years at the Emirates, helped the Gunners to some proud and successful moments,…

It might come as a bit of a shock to many but such is the performance of the team this season that Burnley deserve to be credited with praise and applause for their efforts so far in the 2016/17 campaign. Sean Dyche has been a manager with his sights set on only one goal: immediate…

Antoine Griezmann is probably the most talked about footballer in the world at the moment and rightly so, as it has been a year for him filled with splendid performances and now on the verge of heading toward a new club in the coming summer. The player was the runner-up in the Champions League and…

Wayne Rooney has finally caught up with Sir Bobby Charlton as Manchester United’s all-time leading goal scorer with a tally of 249 goals, after netting the opener in a 4-0 win against Reading at Old Trafford in the FA cup. This goal had been long time coming, and it happened at the perfect stage, in the…

While addressing the media ahead of Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Club America, Zinedine Zidane heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo by stating: “It’s no exaggeration to say that he’s the best player in the history of Real Madrid.” Zidane’s assertion is obviously a piece of debate, but very few will doubt that since…

“I still enjoy football. I love football. I love my profession. What I don’t like is cases where owners prioritise their interests over the club. Football can’t be solely about profit.” – Ander Herrera. Footballers rarely make these kinds of textured remarks about the game, but then, is Ander Herrera a normal footballer? In a…

Leicester City managed to write one of the finest stories the world of football has ever witnessed, in a thrilling Premier League season of 2015-16. Having been promoted only one season prior and sacked the manager who led them to the top flight, Leicester seemed to be ready to fight another season in the bottom…

Ever since Robin van Persie left Arsenal to join Manchester United back in 2012, most of the Arsenal fans have been crying out for Arsene Wenger to bring in a proven, ‘world class’ striker, whatever the transfer fee may be. The summer transfer window would knock on Arsenal’s door each year, and bring the guarantee of several…

Liverpool’s impressive start to this season has certainly suffered a massive blow with the loss of Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian star has been in explosive form this season, bagging five goals and five assists, and Jurgen Klopp’s boys now sit second in the Premier League table, just one point behind leaders Chelsea. However, Coutinho is all…

The UEFA Europa League, previously known as the UEFA Cup, is an annual competition featuring some of the best clubs from all around the European continent. Ever since the competition was officially established as the UEFA Cup in 1971, 27 different European clubs have managed to win this decorated title, with 12 of those teams managing…

Last weekend, AC Milan moved up to third place in the Serie A table, following their win over title holders Juventus, which signified a massive turnaround for the club. Once one of the most prominent names in European football, the Rossoneri have since experienced a significant downfall. Their last trophy came in 2011, when they won…

Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are arguably the two best managers in the world of football at present. The pair worked together at Barcelona for four years, learning together under Dutchman Louis van Gaal, and were considered as good friends once. But these good buddies later turned into foes, just like so many classic stories.…

With the recent signings of Zlatan Ibrahimović, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Eric Bailly, Mourinho has a lot to think about when deciding which players to field and in what formation. The new Manchester United boss has inherited a squad that has been flooded with a quarter of a billion dollars of players in the last 3…

Paul Pogba has been heavily linked with Manchester United over the recent weeks, for a world-record transfer fee. So we decided to take a look at what the Frenchman can bring to Manchester United to make them better. Chance Creator Paul Pogba made more Key Passes than Toni Kroos, N’Golo Kante, or Andres Iniesta per game…

Manchester United have finally replaced their man in charge, sacking Louis Van Gaal in favor of Jose Mourinho right after the Dutchman’s FA Cup triumph. Jose Mourinho is a familiar face at Old Trafford, having visited the ground with at least 3 different clubs. The Portuguese first met the Old Trafford crowd during a UEFA…

Germany and Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, was excluded from this year’s Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) team of the season and couldn’t quite edge out Riyad Mahrez to win in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award. The PFA team of the year was leaked on social media – a week before it…

Barcelona started this season with flair and finesse, and were set to win the La Liga title and possibly become the first ever team to win two consecutive Champions League titles. But they currently sit at the top of the table with only a favorable goal difference that separates them from their rivals, Atletico Madrid. It seems…

England’s trusted number one, Joe Hart, is out with an injury, which means England will have to replace him with someone else. Joe Hart picked up an injury during Manchester City’s 1-0 loss to Manchester United over the weekend. He was stretchered off due to a calf injury which he sustained when carrying out a clearance…

Eden Hazard is a man who is struggling this season, a man who is usually regarded as the most promising young and upcoming talent out there, and even being compared to the likes of Neymar and Gareth Bale a few times. He played a key role in Chelsea’s midfield during the 2014/15 season, in which he…

Manchester City have climbed up to fame in the recent years, after heavy investments from the Arab owners City Football Group, spending over £500 million pounds net on their squad since 2008; threatening the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the money leagues. They have attracted big names such as Yaya Toure,…

Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United and England captain, is a highly rated man. He’s a very influential player with loads of experience. Wayne’s a player who is known for his energetic and creative style of play. He always has a sense of urgency; knowing where to play the ball and when to up the tempo.…