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Amad and Shaw start, Predicted Manchester United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs West Ham United
Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways when they host West Ham United in the Premier League this evening. The Red Devils produced a disappointing showing in midweek as they drew 1-1 against AC Milan in the first leg of the Europa League last 16. Both Harry Maguire and Daniel James missed golden chances to find the back of the net and that could come to haunt them in the return leg at San Siro. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side must score against the Rossoneri on the road to have any chance of reaching the last eight of the competition. Prior to that, their focus will be on the league meeting against the Hammers, whom they have beaten twice in the season already (league and FA Cup). The club are dealing with several injury concerns and it could be a tricky game against the Ham...
‘Different class’, ‘Absolute quality’: Some Man City fans praise 26-year-old’s display at Fulham
A selection of Manchester City fans on Twitter praised the performance of John Stones during the Premier League clash at Fulham yesterday. The Englishman has been in exceptional form this term and he has formed a solid partnership alongside Ruben Dias at the heart of the defence. He bagged yet another clean sheet in the 3-0 win over the Cottagers on Saturday, but his most important involvement came in the final third of the pitch. The Cityzens struggled to find the breakthrough in the opening half which ended goalless as the Cottagers showed good defensive resolve. The deadlock was broken in the 47th minute as Stones beat Alphonso Areola with a right-footed effort from six yards out after a wonderful Joao Cancelo cross from the left flank. Pep Guardiola’s side eventually secured a comforta...
‘Very happy with him’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms contract talks with 26-year-old star
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club have started contract negotiations with Eric Bailly and his representatives. The Ivorian is in his fifth season with the Red Devils, but he has played only 100 appearances due to regular injury setbacks. Bailly has picked up more than a dozen injuries during his time at Old Trafford, but he has still been a quality performer when picked at the heart of the defence. He is no longer a regular starter with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire preferred ahead of him, but Solskjaer has been left impressed with his recent displays. Speaking ahead of the West Ham United game on Sunday, Solskjaer confirmed negotiations are underway to extend the defender’s contract, which expires in June next year. He told Manutd.com: “Yes, we ar...
Johnson and Benrahma start, Predicted West Ham line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Man United
West Ham United make the trip to Old Trafford on Sunday for a big Premier League clash against Manchester United. The Hammers have already met the Red Devils on two occasions this term (league and FA Cup) and have been on the losing side twice. The reverse league meeting finished in a 3-1 victory for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, but the Hammers were dominant throughout the first half. They had several clear-cut chances to find the back of the net at the London Stadium but ended up with a slender 1-0 lead at the interval. David Moyes’ side paid the price in the second half as the Red Devils were by far the better team after the hour mark and sealed the three points. For Sunday’s game, Moyes may go with a 3-4-2-1 formation with wing-backs, which worked with good effect against Manchester Cit...
‘I’ll raise my game’: Chelsea star demonstrates his commitment to the cause
Mason Mount’s dad has leapt to the defence of his son, and it is absolutely fabulous to see. Tony Mount’s impassioned support of the Chelsea midfielder on talkSPORT perfectly highlighted the unbreakable bond between father and son. The 22-year-old’s future at Stamford Bridge was questioned when Chelsea splashed the cash on new signings last summer, but he has since proved his value to the team. His dad isn’t surprised. “He saw the players coming in as a massive challenge,” said Mount snr. “People were saying he would lose his place, and he was aware of that. “Mason’s attitude was brilliant. He thought Chelsea were bringing quality into the club, and he’s desperate to win things. “He didn’t look at that as anything other than good for the club, good for the team, and a challenge for him. I ...
AC Milan beset by injuries ahead of clash with Napoli
AC Milan and Napoli go head-to-head at the San Siro on Sunday in one of the most highly anticipated fixtures on the Serie A football schedule. After running out 3-1 victors at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the reverse fixture, the Lombardian side will look to claim their first league double over the southern visitors since 2010/11. Both teams are well below their season goals ahead of this crunch meeting. While the hosts trail title-elect Inter Milan by six points, Lorenzo Insigne and co sit five adrift of fourth-placed Atalanta. AC Milan Preview The Rossoneri have enjoyed a slight upturn in form ahead of the kick-off, going from back-to-back Serie A losses ‘to nil’ to three straight league matches without losing (W2, D1). Additionally, the hosts are on a four-game unbeaten top-flig...
Barcelona confident of signing £36m Premier League star, deal 95% done
Barcelona are confident of landing the signature of Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool when his contract expires in June, Football Insider reports. The Netherlands international has been with the Reds for the past four-and-a-half years, registering 225 appearances in all competitions. His current deal with the Reds expires in less than four months, but he remains a regular and has started 26 of the club’s 28 Premier League games this term. It was recently reported that Wijnaldum had been offered a contract by the Blaugrana, and it is now claimed that a deal is ‘95% done’. Jurgen Klopp’s side have been unsuccessful in renewing his contract, and he is looking forward to securing a ‘dream transfer’ to the Catalan giants. Sportslens view Wijnaldum has been a pivotal player for the Reds in the ...
Cedric and Odegaard start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Tottenham Hotspur
Arsenal welcome Tottenham Hotspur to the Emirates Stadium in Sunday’s Premier League clash. The Gunners played out a frustrating 1-1 league draw against Burnley last weekend where Granit Xhaka gifted the Clarets with the equaliser. They managed to return to winning ways with a 3-1 Europa League triumph over Olympiacos in midweek, but their performance was unconvincing. Mikel Arteta’s side conceded three clear-cut chances to Olympiacos through unforced defensive errors and were lucky that the Greek side did not fully capitalise. They are scheduled to take on their north London rivals tomorrow and the game is a must-win for them as they look to close the gap on the top four. They can go within 10 points of the final Champions League spot with a victory while having a game in hand against Wes...
West Ham United must fend off Arsenal for 26-goal striker this summer
West Ham United head into the latest round of fixtures in the Premier League with plenty to play for. The Hammers have defied expectations this season to force themselves into contention for European qualification. Manager David Moyes has got West Ham supremely organised, despite his squad lacking a natural centre-forward. Step forward, Ivan Toney. The Brentford striker has bagged a bucket load of goals in the Championship this season, sparking interest from across the Premier League. SL View Toney’s form for Brentford during the current campaign has triggered talk of a big-money move to the Premier League this summer. The 24-year-old highlighted his ability as a difference-maker as the Bees secured a 1-0 win at Blackburn Rovers on Friday evening. Winning promotion to the top-flight would ...
With Liverpool in great hands, Steven Gerrard should plan Rangers dynasty
Rangers secured their 55th League title this season, with Steven Gerrard doing an exceptional job at Ibrox since taking over as manager. The Rangers boss was recently linked with a return to Liverpool as a potential replacement for Jurgen Klopp. The Reds have had a mediocre season by their standards, but it would be hugely surprising if they decided to part ways with the German manager. Klopp has helped them win the Premier League and the Champions League over the last two season, and their struggles this time around can be attributed to their horrendous luck with injuries. There is no doubt that the Reds need to be patient with Klopp and give him the chance to rebuild the side once again. As for Gerrard, he is still a young manager who is relatively inexperienced, and he should look ...
Aguero and Stones start, Predicted Manchester City line-up (4-3-3) vs Fulham
Manchester City make the trip to Craven Cottage for today’s late Premier League kick-off against Fulham. The Cityzens returned to winning ways in midweek with a convincing 5-2 win over Southampton, and they are now 14 points ahead of second-placed Manchester United. They have the opportunity to extend their significant lead at the top against the Cottagers, whom they have beaten in the previous 10 meetings across all competitions. Formation: 4-3-3 Predicted Line-up: Ederson has failed to keep a clean sheet for four matches. He is still leading the Golden Glove race with 15 clean sheets, one ahead of Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, who missed out on a shutout yesterday after conceding a 94th-minute equaliser to Newcastle United. In the backline, there may be a couple of changes. Ruben Dias...
Chelsea boss shuffles his pack, key Leeds player ruled out
The 28th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some eye-catching match-ups at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action kicked-off on Friday evening, with Newcastle United drawing 1-1 with Aston Villa. Elland Road is the venue for the early game on Saturday, with Leeds United going head-to-head with Chelsea. 📋 Changes for both teams in today’s lunchtime kick-off ⚪️🔵 Leeds make three, Chelsea make six… 🎙 @DFletcherSport and Steve McManaman take us through the line-ups and formations! pic.twitter.com/Fm4yLbRX9g — Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) March 13, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has shuffled his pack ah...
