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Kante and Giroud start, Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Sheffield United
Chelsea will be aiming to register a third straight Premier League win when they face Sheffield United on the road on Sunday night. The Blues have impressed under new boss Thomas Tuchel and they have picked up seven points in the last three games without conceding. They are currently four points adrift of Liverpool, who are occupying the final Champions League spot. Formation: 3-4-2-1 Predicted Line-up: Edouard Mendy has emerged as the Blues’ undisputed starter in goal in the Premier League since his arrival from Rennes last summer. He should keep his place ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga. Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger have kept three clean sheets on the trot while playing as the back three. The combination will break with Silva out with a thigh problem. Andreas Christense...
Predicted Manchester United XI v Everton: Solskjaer to field an unchanged side
Manchester United host Everton in the Premier League later today and the Red Devils will be hoping to build on their spectacular win over Southampton last time out. The home side picked up a 9-0 win over the Saints and they will be full of confidence and momentum heading into this game. With Manchester City taking on Liverpool this week, this is a glorious opportunity for United to close the gap with their cross-town rivals at the top of the table. The Red Devils are firm favourites heading into this game. They are unbeaten in 13 of the last 14 matches against the Toffees and have lost just once in their last 16 Premier League games. That said, Everton have been quite impressive on their travels recently, winning their last four away games in the Premier League. Carlo Ancelotti’s men will ...
Report: Liverpool monitoring 24-year-old Leeds United star ahead of possible summer move
Liverpool are monitoring the progress of Leeds United winger Raphinha as they plan to bolster their attacking options in the summer, Football Insider reports. The 24-year-old joined the Whites from French side Rennes last summer and he has made a good impact with four goals and four assists in his 16 league appearances. His progress appears to have caught the eye of Reds scouts and it is reported that the Merseyside outfit could be interested in signing the Brazilian later this year. Sportslens view: The Reds have had a fixed partnership in the attack with Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane being the regular wingers to accompany striker Roberto Firmino. Both Salah and Mane are undisputed starters when fit and it is unlikely that a new signing will come in and take the place of either player. Sti...
Liverpool v Manchester City – Liverpool out of title race?
Liverpool v Manchester CityEnglish Premier LeagueAnfield, LiverpoolSunday, February 7, 202116:30 GMTReferee: Michael Oliver This Sunday, league leaders Manchester City face-off against defending champions Liverpool. This match is a must-win for Liverpool if they hope to retain their crown. Liverpool are currently fourth with 40 points. City are first with 47 points and a game in hand. Liverpool Preview: Liverpool’s horrendous season continues, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be defending their Premier League title. The Reds have been poor lately, having lost back-to-back games at Anfield after their historic 68-game unbeaten streak. On Wednesday against Brighton & Hove Albion, Liverpool were not up to scratch. This game should have been a walk in the park for the Reds, with Brigh...
Premier League 2020/21 Week 23: EPL Results & Table
The 23rd round of fixtures in the Premier League features some eyecatching fixtures, particularly towards the top of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The eyes of the football world will be on Anfield on Sunday as Liverpool go head-to-head with Manchester City. The Reds have struggled to produce their best form over the past few weeks and desperately need a victory to keep themselves in the title race. The action is already underway this weekend, with Aston Villa meeting Arsenal. 🗣️ #AVLARS pic.twitter.com/6yRZdlXKvc — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 6, 2021 The afternoon and early evening line-up on Saturday is fairly uninspiring, but things should pick up in the fina...
Analysis: Why the Manchester massacre is very different to Southampton’s 9-0 drubbing against Leicester
Analysis: Why the Manchester massacre is very different to Southampton’s 9-0 drubbing against Leicester – originally posted on Sportslens.com Ninety minutes of football can be a long time if you are losing. 1-0 is a narrow loss, 2-0 is a loss, 3-0 is a defeat, 4-0 is a heavy defeat, 5-0 is a thrashing, 6-0 is a cricket score, but 9-0? 9-0 is a massacre, especially if it happens twice in two seasons. That is the exact predicament Southampton are finding themselves in after getting battered by Leicester City in October 2019, and Manchester United yesterday night. But, both defeats are so very different to each other for a variety of reasons, so let’s quickly go over both matches once again: The Leicester lashing When Leicester City travelled to Southampton on matchday 10 of...
Chelsea star dismisses exit talk: ‘There was no reason to look for a new challenge’
Chelsea star dismisses exit talk: ‘There was no reason to look for a new challenge’ – originally posted on Sportslens.com Antonio Rudiger has denied that he urged Chelsea’s board to sack Frank Lampard as manager. There have also been accusations regarding his relationships with captain Cesar Azpilicueta and some of the club’s academy players. Speaking to The Athletic, the 27-year-old described the rumours as ‘nonsense’ and dismissed claims that he wanted to leave the club. “Just to make this clear – I would have stayed at Chelsea no matter the name of the manager,” Rudiger said. “I was not always happy about the results, but I felt that I’m still an important part of the squad. “After a difficult situation for me around autumn last year my playing time increased a lot. “There w...
Harry Redknapp urges English club to appoint Villa man as their next manager
Harry Redknapp urges English club to appoint Villa man as their next manager – originally posted on Sportslens.com Championship outfit Bournemouth have parted ways with manager Jason Tindall following their defeat against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday. Four league losses on the bounce have seen the Cherries drop to sixth in the table, with just two points between them and seventh-placed Middlesbrough. Bournemouth are eight points off the automatic promotion places, and with recent results dealing a blow on their chances of securing an immediate return to the Premier League, they have decided to let Tindall go. Aston Villa assistant head coach John Terry has emerged as one of the names to potentially take over at the Vitality Stadium, and Harry Redknapp has urged the club to go after...
Report: Spurs star had meeting with Mourinho, Levy’s decision left him ‘deeply unhappy’
Report: Spurs star had meeting with Mourinho, Levy's decision left him 'deeply unhappy' – originally posted on Sportslens.com According to The Telegraph, Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli and head coach Jose Mourinho had a personal meeting on Wednesday afternoon, and it was aimed primarily at checking in on the welfare of the player. The England international has not started a Premier League game for Spurs since the defeat to Everton on the opening weekend of the campaign, and has sometimes been excluded from the matchday squads when fully fit. Having fallen out of favour with Mourinho, Alli was keen to reunite with Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the January transfer window in order to boost his chances of making England’s Europ...
Arsenal team news: Four players back in training ahead of Wolves clash
Arsenal have received a selection boost with as many as four players returning to training ahead of the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers tonight. The north London giants are unbeaten in their past seven league games where they have picked up 17 points and that sees them occupying the 10th spot. The Gunners will be aiming to continue the good run of form against Nuno’s side and they have provided some positive team news prior to the game. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed the last three games for the club after paying a visit to his ill mother. The Gabon international has now joined his teammates in full training after serving a quarantine period on his return to London. Elsewhere, Spanish duo Dani Ceballos and Pablo Mari are also in contention after overcoming their respect...
Phil Hay reveals Leeds are ‘genuinely interested’ in French left-back on Southampton radar
According to The Athletic’s Phil Hay, Leeds United are genuinely interested in Brest left-back Romain Perraud and will consider tabling a formal offer for him once the season ends. The 23-year-old has also been linked with Southampton and Marseille after an impressive start to life in the Ligue 1, and he could attract more interest ahead of the summer transfer window if his current form continues. Leeds have Gjanni Alioski as their current left-back and are in contract talks with the 28-year-old. His contract expires in the summer and he has been linked with Galatasaray. Head coach Marcelo Bielsa wants to keep him beyond the end of the season, and Alioski is also open to staying if his demands are met. However, Leeds believe a specialist left-back would help improve the balance of their li...
Moyes believes 25y/o is the best player in the EPL at the moment
West Ham United visit Aston Villa tomorrow and will look to bounce back from weekend’s defeat at the hands of Liverpool. Victory at Villa Park will keep the Hammers’ chances of finishing in the top four alive, but picking up all three points at the expense of Dean Smith’s men will not come easy. The Midlands outfit have been impressive this term, winning 10 and drawing two of their 19 league games, and they have skipper Jack Grealish to thank for their form. The England international midfielder has weighed in with six goals and nine assists in 19 league games this term, and West Ham manager David Moyes believes the Villa star is the best player in the top-flight right now. “He is a really good player and probably the best player in the Premier League at this time,” the Hammers boss said ah...
