Antonio Conte and his men were humiliated by Man City last night in a 1-0 defeat away from home, which has undeniably supplied the tactician enough pressure. The Blues swarmed the Etihad stadium in their false-nine system, with Eden Hazard up front alongside Pedro and Willian. Nevertheless, the No.10 looked remote and annoyed throughout the entirety…
From revolutionizing the Premier League with his tactics and bagging the prestigious title in his debut season, to struggling to qualify for the Champions League and being branded as anti-football in the subsequent campaign – Antonio Conte has fallen hard within the space of merely a few months. With his Chelsea side currently in a…
Manchester United are in complete overdrive to retain the services of fan-favourite shot-stopper David De Gea. The Spaniard has been linked with a move to Real Madrid ever since the stories of his exploits started to gain popularity in Europe. At one point, the goalkeeper almost looked certain to return to the Spanish capital, but…
Selhurst Park is set to be the venue when Manchester United take on Crystal Palace in their next Premier League fixture. Having trumped Chelsea with a remarkable comeback, the Red Devils will be eager to hold on to their second place, and will be especially adamant to grab the three points in order to thwart…
Following the back-to-back heavy defeats to Man City, Arsenal traveled to the Amex Stadium to face-off against Brighton on Sunday in the hopes of getting back on track with a proper win. However, the Premier League encounter only added more misery in the Gunners’ camp, as Arsene Wenger’s men were handed their fourth successive defeat…
Man United have been given the thumbs up in their pursuit of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, according to reports. The Frenchman is widely acknowledge as one of the best central defenders in world football, despite only being 24 years of age. However, he has still struggled to force his way into Zinedine Zidane’s starting…
Manchester United are reportedly ready to shell-off a colossal £89 million in order to bring in reinforcements if they fail to hold onto their star goalkeeper, David De Gea. The 27-year-old committed to the Red Devils until 2019 after a late fax on deadline day sabotaged his switch to Real Madrid back in 2015. However, he…
Despite facing off against teams, it is often individual players that are seen as particularly problematic for talents to overcome and face. Often such instances turn into nasty rivalries or account for sour moments on the pitch. However, on rare occasions, the establishment of a rivalry can be a happy proceeding, as evident between two…
Despite the fallen title hopes and enduring a wretched spell, Real Madrid secured a decent victory against Getafe in their La Liga fixture last night. Nevertheless, attracting everyone’s attention, Cristiano Ronaldo exhibited a proper form, playing a huge part in the Galacticos’ victory. The match featured four goals, split 3-1. The hosts seemed to be in control…
Gary Neville has claimed that he has a ‘clear idea’ of who the club’s next manager should be. After having enjoyed decades of success and dominance under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Red Devils have genuinely struggled on the pitch since the Scot’s retirement. Both David Moyes and Louis van Gaal were handed…
Almost every club, every fan and every person must’ve surely gone through a period of time where nothing goes their way. It seems like Arsenal have been haunted by such a curse, and it has only gotten worse. Things have gotten so frustrating at the Emirates that a crisis meeting held by the players in…
Paul Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola, has broken his silence on the rumoured rift between his star client and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho. Reports that emerged last month linked Pogba with a move away from the Red Devils. Moreover, the duo’s relationship has been under the microscope after the Special One shocked everyone by leaving…
Reigning Serie A champions Juventus have been linked with moves for two Premier League players in the summer transfer window, and it looks like the club will likely get both their targets. Massimiliano Allegri has reportedly been an admirer of Liverpool midfielder Emre Can and Manchester United right-back Matteo Darmian. The situation regarding the duo…
Bad news was granted to PSG supporters, as the club revealed that Neymar had to undergo a surgery following an injury he received during Sunday’s win against Marseille. The sprained right ankle and a cracked fifth metatarsal made the surgery option inevitable. As a result, the Brazilian superstar will miss up to six or eight…
Being one of Europe’s powerhouse clubs comes with its own perks and downsides. And one of those would be being linked with many, many high-profile players constantly, though the line separating the two traits often blur. The rumoured switch of Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid to rivals Barcelona is one such case. And according to…
Jose Mourinho has confirmed that he believes this will be Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s last season at Manchester United. The legendary Swede has endured what is probably the worst phase he has ever gone through in his glittering footballing career to date over the last year. Everything appeared to be going magnificently for the 36-year-old in his…
Manchester United are adamant to taste their glory days yet again, and will stop at nothing in crafting a squad that will best aid them to attain the same. On this journey, if a long-time rival is trumped and bettered at their own game, the opportunity is unlikely to be passed. Following this philosophy, the Red…
There are big changes that are about to happen at Manchester United – from drastic alterations at their beloved home stadium to Jose Mourinho being offered the complete backing of the club higher-ups to swoop for rival superstars. To start off, the United gaffer’s constant and rather vocal worries about the atmosphere at Old Trafford…
Ryan Giggs has sought to ease United fans’ nerves by insisting that Alexis Sanchez will come good sooner rather than later. Sanchez moved to Old Trafford from Arsenal just last month, in a deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan go the other way. His arrival was greeted with much fanfare, and many hoped he’d be just…
Massively increasing pressure on Arsene Wenger, Arsenal have sustained a 3-0 defeat to Man City in a Premier League fixture, just a few days after they were likewise embarrassed in the Carabao Cup final by the same opponents. On the bitterly cold night, Bernardo Silva, David Silva and Leroy Sane registered their name on the scoresheet…
Jose Mourinho has his eyes set on revamping Man United’s midfield in the summer, and has apparently drawn up a shortlist of six potential targets who he thinks might fit the bill perfectly. That is according to Daily Mail, who claim that Mourinho is eager to secure the signature of two new midfield players, as…
The fact that managers make a marked difference in a club’s future is a proven reality. But the extent to which they can revive and rejuvenate a club is often undermined, if not ignored. However, a storm that has taken hold of the Serie A hasn’t been sidelined, and much limelight has been given to…
When it comes to reliability for transfer news, social media perhaps is the most inconsistent source to follow. But when a linked player himself starts to post potential hints, fans can do nothing but get themselves excited. That’s exactly what happened when Paris Saint-Germain star Thomas Meunier posted an appreciation tweet regarding fellow countryman Romelu…
David De Gea is a gem of a goalkeeper whose recent antics were yet again a reminder as to why United continue to treasure him. But as is the case with nearly all players that perform exceptionally well, some European giants remain on a perpetual hunt. Real Madrid’s desire to land the stellar shot-stopper is…
AC Milan midfielder has revealed his dream to play for Premier League club, Manchester United, according to reports. The 21-year-old was linked with a move to United last summer but instead completed his switch to the Italian giants on a two-year loan deal. Kessie has since then featured in 25 of the 26 Serie A games…
Manchester United have extended the contracts of Ashley Young and Daley Blind, as per Manchester Evening News. Ashley Young has become a key member of Jose Mourinho’s squad this season, making the left-back spot his own ahead of talented starlet Luke Shaw. Daley Blind, on the other hand, is pretty much at the bottom of…
As Man City marched ahead to the hopes of starting their run for a possible treble this season, Arsene Wenger had turned his side’s mediocre season around to a cup final. And as Wembley stood witness to the much awaited clash, they were received with a result most of them were expecting. Arsenal were thumped…
It is the fixture that triggers the rush of adrenaline amongst the club members and supporters, as it encapsulates a distinct essence in the wake of the real rivalry breathing between the English giants. Nevertheless, the final whistle blew in the favour of the Mancunians after an exhibition of a balanced second half at Old…
Bayern Munich marksman Robert Lewandowski has reportedly changed his agent after ending his 10-year long relationship with Cezary Kucharski this week. Lewandowski has now partnered with his new agent, Pini Zahavi, in a bid to secure possibly the biggest move of his career, as he plans to bid adieu to the Allianz Arena come summer. The news…
Matteo Darmian is set to bring an end to his spell at Manchester United and join Juventus in the summer, according to reports in the Italian media. The right-back has been on the Turin club’s radar for quite a while now, and after months of speculation, he could finally see a move take place at…
Sunday’s encounter between Manchester United and Chelsea ended 2-1 to the Red Devils. The game was a fixture of two halves, and Chelsea’s initial spurt of brilliance wasn’t enough to contain United’s subdued but strong intent of creativity, which saw goals from Lukaku and Lingard seal the tie for the home side. Until the winner…
Manchester United emerged supreme against Chelsea, as the scoreline of 2-1 reflected more of the second half than the first. Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard canceled out the early effort from Willian. For now, the Red Devils sit comfortably in the second place, whereas Chelsea are in quite a pickle. Here’s how the two teams…
Ahead of Manchester United and Chelsea battling it out at Old Trafford, what supporters were more eager to see was how the two managers would behave towards each other. In the weeks leading up to the game, the words publicly exchanged between Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho haven’t exactly been parliamentary in nature, with a…
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…
It looks like Man Utd fans will be relieved after the latest transfer scenario surrounding the club’s star-man David de Gea. The Spanish international has been a constant target for Spanish and European champions Real Madrid, and reports recently continued to link the player with a move to the Bernabeu. De Gea has one more…
Anthony Martial has been having a nice time at Man United. Defying critics, the Frenchman has certainly found his style as an attacking winger, and has notched 11 goals so far this season. This number is important when one factors in the substitutions and selection hierarchy at hand. Needless to say, he has carved a…
Old Trafford is set to be the venue as Manchester United and Chelsea lock horns yet again in the Premier League on Sunday. The two sides have had questionable seasons, with United’s worries arising in recent games, wherein their lackluster approach has been the cause for some boring football. Chelsea, on the other hand, have…
A lot is said about the characters of players, especially when they are popular and can be divisive figures. This is especially true in the case of Cristiano Ronaldo, with his on-field antics over the years leading him to be branded as all kinds of things both good and bad. A common trait attributed to…
La Liga juggernauts Barcelona returned to regular first team training at Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper after their trip to Stamford Bridge for the Champions League Round Of 16 clash against Chelsea, which ended in a 1-1 draw courtesy of a late Lionel Messi goal. The Catalan giants are now preparing to take on Girona in…
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…
Juventus are apparently monitoring Paul Pobga’s situation at Old Trafford, and are considering the possibility of re-signing him. The Frenchman became the most expensive player in the world for a brief period of time when he made the switch back to United from Turin in the summer of 2016, and he has been a mainstay…
Manchester United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Nice midfielder Jean Michaël Seri. The Red Devils appear set to face a shortage of central midfielders at the end of the ongoing campaign, with Michael Carrick on the verge of hanging up his boots and Marouane Fellaini looking to move on in search of consistent…
Manchester United’s Champions League Round of 16 1st leg clash against La Liga giants Sevilla ended in a 0-0 draw at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium last night. Red Devils’ boss Jose Mourinho was particularly pleased with one player’s performance, who was none other than substitute Paul Pogba. The Frenchman was left out of the playing…
Stefan de Vrij is believed to keen on a move to Man Utd in the summer, and is ready to snub the chance to join the club’s arch-rivals Liverpool in doing so. Lazio’s sporting director Igli Tare revealed that the defender will definitely leave the club at the end of the season, with the player…
Thanks to the latest friction between Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba, coupled with the player’s major dip in form, reports have already emerged claiming the Frenchman is considering heading out the Old Trafford exit door at the end of the season. With these rumours in mind, let us take a look at the 7 things…
Paul Pogba, both in terms of performance and in actuality, has been a sorry sight at Manchester United during recent weeks. After a dismal showing against Newcastle, where the Red Devils lost 1-0, the erstwhile dynamic Frenchman, who has also been named United’s captain on numerous occasions, has been sidelined on the bench. Now, the…
Leaving a football club is never an easy thing, and if the cause of exit happens to be a technical factor or a contract disagreement, it is generally a bummer for both the talent in question as well as the fans. Unfortunately, such a situation seems to have arisen for a Serie A player, and…
The largely-awaited Champions League encounter between Chelsea and Barcelona ended with both teams sharing the spoils in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, as the game ended in a 1-1 draw. While Willian and Lionel Messi grabbed the headlines by getting on the scoresheet, the pundits were left impressed by the genius shown by Sergio…
Being arguably the best goalkeeper in the world, David De Gea is continuously making some astonishing saves, putting to display his consistency and reflexes. The talented stopper came to the rescue of Manchester United in their Champions League clash with Sevilla, which concluded with a goalless draw. The visiting side were subjected to extreme pressure in…
Manchester United held on for a 0-0 draw against Sevilla in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie in Spain. Here’s how Jose Mourinho’s men fared during the crunch encounter against their La Liga opposition. David de Gea: 9 Contender for the best save of the season after denying Luis Muriel’s on-target header…