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Predicted Liverpool starting XI vs Ajax: Klopp to make four changes, 28 y/o returns
Liverpool will face Ajax on Tuesday night at Anfield, and you can watch this and other Champions League games live online. Kick-off: 20:00 BST Tv Info: The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2 The Reds lost 2-0 against Atalanta in their last Champions League game, and they need a victory to go through to the next round. Jurgen Klopp’s side head into this match on the back of 1-1 draw against Brighton in their last Premier League game, and they will want to get back to winning ways when they take on Ajax. This is the team we expect Klopp to select against the Dutch giants: Goalkeeper: Alisson, the first-choice keeper, will keep his place in goal. Defence: Klopp has confirmed in the press conference today that Trent Alexander-Arnold is recovering well but the game ...
Arsenal risk being left behind by London rivals
Arsenal put in a below-par performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, falling to a 2-1 home defeat. Just a few hours earlier, fellow Londoners Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur battled out a drab 0-0 draw. All three London sides produced uninspiring performances. However, Tottenham are top of the league, and Chelsea are in the Champions League spots. Arsenal, on the other hand, are 14th. It’s been far from an ideal start to the new season for Mikel Arteta’s men. Ten games in, and they have amassed just 13 points. Frankly, if the current bottom four weren’t looking so poor and if the team wasn’t filled with such good players, that is relegation candidate form. Arsenal have been underwhelming this season But where are they actually going wrong? What are Spurs and Chelsea doing that t...
‘There is dialogue with Ancelotti’ – Juventus star makes revelation amidst Everton link
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira has admitted that he is open to moving to the English Premier League amidst rumours linking him with Everton. The German has played over 140 games for the Old Lady since joining from Real Madrid in the summer of 2015, but he is yet to feature for them in 2020-21 as he is currently not in the plans of manager Andrea Pirlo. Khedira has around six months left on his current contract at Juventus and is already thinking of his next move. Everton are reportedly keeping tabs on the 33-year-old, and the World Cup winner has revealed that he remains in touch with manager Carlo Ancelotti after their time together at the Santiago Bernabeu. “If the opportunity arises, the Premier League could be an option. I am a big fan of the Premier League,” he told German TV ZDF (v...
Arsenal revive interest in Ibrahima Konate
Arsenal have been linked to RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate once again, according to Spanish site TodoFichajes.com. The Gunners have not made an ideal start to life in the 2020/21 campaign, currently languishing in 14th place after ten games. Their last outing exposed some defensive frailties, as Pedro Neto and Daniel Podence struck to seal a 2-1 victory for Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates. Arsenal have been underwhelming this season In contrast, RB Leipzig have been rock solid at the back this term, conceding just six in the league – only Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad have let in fewer from Europe’s top five leagues. Konate himself has only been playing for a few weeks, having missed the start of the season with a hip problem. TodoFichajes.com reports that Arsenal ...
Four Barcelona Players Fighting to Stay at the Camp Nou
Spanish publication Marca reports that four players are fighting to prove their worth to Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. It’s been a mixed return to the Camp Nou for Koeman. He has won four out of four in the Champions League, including an impressive 2-0 away victory against Italian giants Juventus. However, their La Liga form has not been so tidy, currently sitting in seventh place. It was a long summer of chopping and changing at Barcelona, with the likes of Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic, and Arthur all being let go. Barcelona allowed Uruguayan star Luis Suarez to go to Atletico Madrid in the summer And this January could see several more depart, with Riqui Puig, Carles Alena, Junior Firpo, and Martin Braithwaite all supposedly nea...
Arsenal vs Wolves Preview, Team News and Predicted Line-ups
Arsenal host Wolverhampton Wanderers this evening and both teams will look to pick up their fifth Premier League victory of 2020-21. You can watch this and other Arsenal games live online. The Gunners have lost four games and drawn once out of nine matches, while Wolves have suffered three losses and drawn twice, and a fierce clash should be expected as they battle for three points at The Emirates. Arsenal were held to a goalless draw at Leeds United last weekend after their 3-0 home loss at the hands of Aston Villa, and Mikel Arteta’s men will be keen to quickly return to winning ways in the league. Wolves were also held to a draw by Southampton last time out after heading into the international break on the back of a defeat to Leicester City, and they will fancy their chances of leaving ...
Report: Man Utd eyeing potential January move for three-time EPL-winning centre-back
According to The Sun, Manchester United are keeping an eye on the contract situation of Leicester City centre-back Jonny Evans ahead of the January transfer window. The Red Devils want a new left-sided center-back as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks to bolster his defensive ranks, and the 32-year-old is on his radar. Evans has around seven months left on his current contract at Leicester, and while he wants an extension, both parties haven’t been able to reach an agreement. He can leave the King Power Stadium for a fee in January or free next summer, and Man Utd have identified him as a possible cut-price transfer option should he become available on the market. The Leicester star spent 10 years at Old Trafford after coming through their academy, winning three Premier League titles &...
‘Really poor’, ‘Clumsy again’ – Some Celtic fans are unhappy with 27-yr-old’s display
Celtic crashed out of the Betfred Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Ross County earlier today and the fans are not impressed with Christopher Jullien’s performance. The 27-year-old Frenchman had a very poor outing today and he has been criticised for his performances, in general, this season. It remains to be seen whether he can improve in the coming weeks. Neil Lennon will be disappointed with his team’s performance here. Celtic were the favourites heading into this game but they laced the urgency and intensity from the start. Furthermore, the Scottish champions deemed to lack motivation as well. Ross County attackers managed to get past the likes of Christopher Jullien with ease and the Hoops were seriously lacking in organisation at the back. Jullien had a clumsy presence today and he gifted th...
‘Brilliant performance’: Ian Wright sends message to £7m Leeds United player
Ian Wright has praised Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford on Instagram for his performance against Everton. Leeds returned to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday evening with a 1-0 victory over the Toffees away from home. Brazilian winger Raphinha, who moved to Elland Road in the summer of 2020, scored the only goal of the game in the 79th minute with a wonderful strike from outside the box. Bamford featured in the match, and former Arsenal and England international striker Wright was impressed by his performance. The Leeds striker has made a post on Instagram after the win, and Wright has responded to it. Wright responded: “Brilliant performance Pat ❤️” How did Patrick Bamford play for Leeds United against Everton? Bamford started for Leeds at Goodison Park and ...
Report: Celtic eye move for international, face Aston Villa competition
Celtic and Aston Villa are among the clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace central midfielder James McCarthy, according to TEAMtalk. McCarthy has been on the books of Palace since the summer of 2019 when he joined from Premier League rivals Everton. The 30-year-old Republic of Ireland international is out of contract at the Eagles at the end of the season. TEAMtalk has reported that Celtic are ready to offer McCarthy a long-term contract in January to lure him to Celtic Park on a free transfer next summer. The report has added that the 30-year-old will have to accept a pay-cut, and if he agrees to terms, then the Scottish Premiership giants will try to strike a deal with Palace to secure his services in the January transfer window and not wait until next summer. However, according to ...
Emmanuel Frimpong’s 2-word response to Leeds United defender’s Instagram post
Emmanuel Frimpong has responded to Leeds United defender Luke Ayling’s post on Instagram following the win against Everton on Saturday evening. Ayling has revelled in Leeds’s 1-0 victory over Everton away from home at Goodison Park in the Premier League. A brilliant strike from 23-year-old winger Raphinha in the 79th minute proved to be the difference between the two sides on Merseyside. Ayling has expressed his delight at the win and is pleased that Leeds could keep a clean sheet. The 29-year-old defender wrote on Instagram: “Great team performance against a very good team!! Two clean sheets on the bounce!!! Buzzing for the boy @raphinha 🔥 #mot #alaw 💙” Frimpong was with Ayling at Arsenal when they were both youth players at the North London club, and he is delighted for t...
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl says Edinson Cavani ‘very hard to defend against’
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has praised Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani for the impact he made on the game between the two sides on Sunday afternoon, as quoted on BBC Sport. The Saints have suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of United at St. Mary’s Stadium in the Premier League. The home team were 2-0 up after 33 minutes. Jan Bednarek headed in the Saints’ first goal in the 23rd minute, and James Ward-Prowse doubled the advantage with a fantastic free kick. However, United launched a strong comeback in the second half and picked up all three points from the encounter courtesy of a 3-2 win. Bruno Fernandes pulled one back for the visiting team on 59 minutes, and half-time substitute Cavani scored twice, first in the 74th minute and then in the second minute of injury time....
