Making the most out of young and upcoming prospects appears to be the trend which has largely governed the transfer markets of recent years. After the culmination of the most recent one, however, Manchester United were seen victorious with the signature of Alexis Sanchez, beating bitter rivals Manchester City in the race to sign the…
Out of the Champions League, out of the FA Cup, and 6th in the Premier League – Arsenal are on the verge of having their worst ever season under Arsene Wenger. And with some big teams contesting for this year’s Europa League title, the EFL Cup appears to be the sole possible hurrah for the…
Jose Mourinho has reportedly told the officials at Old Trafford to make a move for Real Madrid star Isco, in order to stop him from joining cross-town rivals Manchester City. The Premier League juggernauts have already started their preparations for the upcoming summer transfer window and have identified a common target in the form of…
Harry Kane has already verified himself as the goal-scoring organization for Tottenham Hotspur, and is gradually transitioning into one of the most lethal goalscorers in Europe. With no one being sceptical of his calibre, the talisman has been driving the squad from up front, providing the North Londoners with the hike required to keep up…
Despite the hostile reception from the home support, Virgil van Dijk dealt considerably well with his awkward return to St Mary’s Stadium, from the perspective of Jurgen Klopp. The substantial fixture occurs to have presented the ex-Saints man with his first clean sheet since his debut at Liverpool. The 2-0 victory saw Roberto Firmino and…
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…
Manchester United tasted defeat against Newcastle on Sunday, as the encounter at St James’ Park ended 1-0 to the home side. Amidst a performance that was equal measures unlucky and lackluster, the Red Devils had major flaws of their own. The most blatant one of these was the underwhelming performance of Paul Pogba. The Frenchman,…
Manchester United stuttered on their visit to Newcastle after losing 1-0 in Gameweek 27 of the Premier League on Sunday. A goal from Matt Ritchie in the 2nd half handed the hosts a well earned victory. Here’s how Jose Mourinho’s men fared during the crunch encounter against Rafa Benitez’s side at St James’ Park: David…
NEWCASTLE TEAM NEWS: TEAM NEWS: Here's how Newcastle United will line up against @ManUtd in the @premierleague today (kick-off 2:15pm GMT). #NUFC pic.twitter.com/4k6yhjsK7f — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) February 11, 2018 MANCHESTER UNITED TEAM NEWS: The team news is in! Here's your #MUFC starting XI for #NEWMUN this afternoon… pic.twitter.com/bWXVfKrqTc — Manchester United (@ManUtd)…
Real Madrid have been targeting Manchester United shot-stopper David de Gea since antiquity, with multiple attempts at snatching the talented star collapsing miserably. However, Florentino Perez looks rather pressing this time around, and is looking forward to roping in the 27-year-old for good over the summer. Disregarding the interest portrayed by the illustrious club, Jose…
The North London derby is one of the fiercest and most entertaining fixtures in English football, and has been so for almost a whole century. This time around, that was hardly the case, as a rather long 90 minutes ended in favour of Tottenham Hotspur. The scoreline stood at 1-0 after a familiar figure of…
Manchester United will head to St James’ Park on Sunday to try their luck against Newcastle. Apart from an unfortunate hiccup against Tottenham that ended 2-0, United have had a pretty great start to their year. Newcastle, on the other hand, are just grasping for straws, and a closely knit relegation battle means that their…
Jack Wilshere and Erik Lamela were involved in a heated war of words at the end of the North London derby, which required players from both sides to step in and pull them away from each other. Lamela, in only his second game since returning from a long-term injury that kept him out for a…
The January transfer window held some of the most exciting business in history – from Philippe Coutinho’s controversial switch to Barcelona, to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang jumping the walls of Borussia Dortmund in a dodgy fashion. And one such deal among those was the stunning swap deal between Arsenal and Manchester United, wherein the clubs exchanged Henrikh…
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…
Borussia Dortmund have always been the pioneers of youth development and nurturing in European football, and Christian Pulisic is a product of that. Making his debut at an early age of 17, the American has already established himself as one of the best young prospects in the world as of now. And with 9 goals…
Angel di Maria has admitted that he was inches away from sealing a move to Barcelona, but saw the deal fall through in the end. The Argentinian would have become public enemy number 1 in another part of Spain had he made the switch to the Catalan giants, having already represented Real Madrid to much…
Luke Shaw is a player that most supporters will be surprised to still see at Manchester United after the winter transfer window. The youngster’s inability to make a consistent mark due to a string of injuries and form-issues as well as a regularly changing spot hierarchy left many to believe that an exit will be…
In the era of globalization, it isn’t a surprise to see a sneeze in the West trigger a cold in the East. Despite that, it is still bizarre to think that an act of President Donald Trump can adversely impact football giants Manchester United, and yet, that is precisely what has happened. Late last year,…
Barcelona entered their fourth consecutive Copa del Rey final after securing a comfortable 2-0 win over Valencia in their second leg semi-final clash at the Mestalla last night. Ernesto Valverde’s men cruised past on a 3-0 aggregate, and will now look to secure a record 30th Copa del Rey title when they take on Sevilla in the…
Having been accused of defrauding tax authorities on one hand, Cristiano Ronaldo evidently spent a rather wretched spell at Bernabeu last year. A few reports even stated the superstar sought an exit from the Spanish club, which poked the officials of Manchester United. The Real Madrid talisman notably spent a fruitful spell at Old Trafford…
Napoli starlet, Jorginho, has reportedly been asked to reject a move to the Premier League by his agent, Joao Santos, amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. An earlier report claimed that the Old Trafford outfit had held talks with Santos over a potential transfer for Jorginho last month. The Red Devils are looking to sign a long-term replacement…
Isco could be on his way out of Real Madrid if manager Zinedine Zidane is still in the hot seat come the start of next season, according to reports. The 25-year-old is one of the best players amongst Real’s current crop of stars, and possesses an immense talent that has made him one of the…
For world-class players, time isn’t a factor to make a significant impact, and Alexis Sanchez is definitely proving that by taking apart the old and setting a new record in less than a month at Man Utd. The Chilean’s rather dodgy move from the Emirates attracted eyes from every corner of the world, and that…
Manchester United and Manchester City are currently dominating the Premier League table, with the Sky Blues emerging with the lion’s share of wins and goals, as they boast a 13-point lead over their bitter rivals. However, very soon, the Citizens could boast of the signature of a player that has been hotly pursued by both…
The essence of wisdom lies in its ability to be passed on. In the great game, sound advice is not uncommon, and with numerous giants dotting the history books, one can always pay heed to a former great when in times of doubt. It would appear that Jose Mourinho was parry to such an advice,…
After exhibiting a sensational spell under Louis Van Gaal, Luke Shaw got familiarised to faltering since the advent of Jose Mourinho, with multiple injuries ravishing his consistency and reputation. Although he was allowed to operate on the field once in a while, the ex-Chelsea tactician publically reprimanded the English international owing to the underwhelming performances…
With the departure of Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window, the offensive framework of Liverpool has sustained a tremendous decrement in terms of firepower. Having had more than three weeks to hunt down a replacement for the talented Brazilian, Jurgen Klopp’s peculiar reluctance to spend massive funds saw no major players checking in at…
West Ham United have confirmed that Patrice Evra has joined the club until the end of the current campaign. Evra has not played in the Premier League since leaving United for Juventus back in 2014. The left-back is one of the competition’s greatest players of all time, having acquired legendary status at Old Trafford during…
Real Madrid have been on the lookout for a gifted goalkeeper as a long-term replacement ever since the departure of Iker Casillas back in 2015 while the club was under the reign of Carlo Ancelotti. Despite the existence of various potential goalkeepers, one of them persisted above all, sustaining as an ever so hot target.…
Manchester United have always been a great destination to develop at for talents both old and young. As a result, the club seldom has a problem with trying to lure individuals, and where popularity might fail, financial might usually does the trick for the current most profitable football outfit. But when it comes to youngsters,…
Following impressive season with Monaco, Tiemoue Bakayoko, attracted interests from several European clubs. However it was Chelsea, who acquired his services in a £40m deal, which looked like a bargain at that time. We are in mid-season, and the talented midfielder is already being touted as the ‘worst signing of the season’. What are the…
Chelsea have once again hit disastrous form on the pitch, with manager Antonio Conte currently under severe pressure to perform or perish. Naturally, his team’s poor performances have led the media to already begin speculating as to who will replace the Italian tactician at the helm of Stamford Bridge. Amid all the speculation, let us…
Everton striker Wayne Rooney made his punditry debut, as he joined Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher and host David Jones in the Monday Night Football studio for Chelsea’s trip to Vicarage Road to take on Watford for the final game of last week’s Premier League action. Rooney didn’t take long to get into the groove, as he…
Having professed Alexis Sanchez is the “perfect” signing for the Old Trafford outfit, former Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has related the Chilean with the likes of his ex-teammate, Carlos Tevez. The Chile international migrated to Old Trafford in the January transfer window, after a period of contract extension talks with Arsenal and potential offers from…
Chelsea will be up against familiar opponents Barcelona in the knockout stages of the Champions League, and it has got one Blues’ player very excited, especially with the prospect of facing the legendary Lionel Messi. Former Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater cannot wait to play against the European and Spanish heavyweights and especially Messi in…
It is hard to pin down emerging talents to any one club, regardless of the sort of loyalty the individual might have towards the outfit. But in the modern era, said talents themselves decide to keep up to a certain standard, and they tend to be more than willing to switch clubs if certain conditions…
Super Sunday in the Premier League was certainly a delight, as tight top 4 contenders Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur locked horns in order to secure some advantage over each other. But the thriller had a classic and dramatic ending, forcing either side to share the spoils, as the match ended in a 2-2 draw. A…
Samuel Umtiti appeared riled up after being allegedly subjected to racial insult, as the Frenchman was seen getting restrained by Gerard Pique. According to BeIN Sport (via The Sun), the Catalan defender was allegedly described as a “black w***e” by an opponent, which provoked Umtiti enough to try to enkindle a fight. However, the composed reaction…
Tottenham Hotspur talisman Harry Kane gave his side a huge sigh of relief after smashing in a penalty in the 95th minute to earn a crucial point at Anfield. The dramatic penalty strike was also his 100th career Premier League goal. The Englishman made amends for his earlier miss from the spot in the 87th…
Man City squared up against Burnley on Saturday, and Pep Guardiola’s side had a certain oddity to it. A closer look at the team sheet would reveal that the Sky Blues had fielded only six substitutes for the Premier League encounter. When quizzed about the lack of substitutes, Guardiola simply stated: “We don’t have any…
Manchester United Team News: #MUFC's starting line-up for #MUNHUD is in… pic.twitter.com/UTYTd83BCT — Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 3, 2018 Huddersfield Team News: TEAM NEWS with @ViessmannUK: #htafc Head Coach David Wagner has made three changes to his starting line-up for today’s @premierleague match against @ManUtd at Old Trafford. ➡️ Tommy Smith, @vanlaparra17 and @CollinQuaner ⬅️…
Football is an euphoric experience filled with ups and downs at every point. Display of beautiful skills, teamwork, focus, and mutual respect sets the sport apart from the rest. Naturally, it also comes with a rather violent side; after all, it’s 22 grown men on an adrenaline rush on the pitch. But how one handles…
Manchester United will return to playing days after a swift gap since their last Premier League encounter, which was against Tottenham, and saw the Red Devils suffer a 2-0 defeat. Against Huddersfield Town, who occupy the 17th position in the table and have 24 points, tottering on the brink of the relegation zone, Jose Mourinho…
It would appear that Manchester United will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that their entire squad is of world class quality. With the winter window having drawn to a close, manager Jose Mourinho has already identified his first target once the market reopens in the summer. As per Manchester Evening News, Arturo Vidal is…
Paris Saint Germain secured a valuable victory against Rennes in Coupe de la Ligue. The 3-2 victory further exhibited their current form, as they are now on the course to strengthening their grip on the French Ligue 1 title. The Parisians are performing overwhelmingly well this campaign, conspicuous by the points they’ve managed to trap…
For a line-up boasting the likes of Alexis Sanchez, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United looked far from the team they appeared to be on paper, as they were ripped to shreds by Tottenham Hotspur last night. Christian Eriksen scored the fastest goal ever scored against a United side in…
Arsenal fans can finally breathe, as their nerve-racking wait for the confirmation on Mesut Ozil’s future has finally been delivered, and it was delivered just in time. The World Cup champion had less than 4 months left on his contract with the North London club, and he seemed to have partnered together with Alexis Sanchez…
Manchester United suffered a defeat against Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley in Gameweek 25 of the Premier League. A Christian Eriksen goal inside the first minute, followed by an own goal by Phil Jones summed up United’s performance, as Manchester City went 15 points clear atop. Here’s how Jose Mourinho’s men fared during the crunch encounter…
Tottenham grappled away the three points from their substantial fixture which featured them against the Red Devils. The 2-0 victory saw a satisfactory performance from Spurs, although the second goal was a major deflection off Manchester United defender Phil Jones. The first strike came off from Christian Eriksen, who scored the second fastest goal…