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Predicted Rangers Starting Lineup vs Falkirk
Rangers take on Falkirk in the Scottish League Cup on Sunday and they will be looking to continue their impressive run of form with a win here. The SPL leaders are definitely the favourites heading into this game and Steven Gerrard will demand a convincing win from his players. 📺 #RangersFC are back in action this weekend with a trip to Falkirk and coverage will be live and exclusive on @PremierSportsTV this Sunday from 4.30pm. 👉 More info: https://t.co/jhwyf2FQdj pic.twitter.com/iQmHT0EHOz — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) November 27, 2020 Rangers have won four and drawn two of their last six matches in all competitions and they have managed to keep four clean sheets during that period as well. Falkirk will have to play very well in order to stand a chance of getting s...
Predicted Celtic Starting Lineup vs Ross County
Celtic host Ross County in the Scottish League Cup on Sunday afternoon and they will be hoping to bounce back from their humiliating defeat against Sparta Prague in the Europa League during the midweek. The Scottish champions were beaten 4-1 and they will be hoping to bounce back with a big win here. 💬 NL: “These players always have to prove something. That’s the life of being at Celtic. They are hurting and aren’t enjoying this one bit. All I want from them now is consistency in performance. It’s been a difficult run but I think we’ll come out of this stronger than ever.” — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) November 27, 2020 Celtic have an impressive head to head record against Ross County and it will be interesting to see if they can extend their fine run of form against the visit...
Jenas says Tottenham Hotspur 23-year-old is ‘applying himself’ this season
Jermaine Jenas has told BBC Sport that Tanguy Ndombele is playing regularly for Tottenham Hotspur this season because he is doing what Jose Mourinho wants him to. The former Tottenham midfielder, who now works as a pundit for BBC Sport, has been impressed by the performances of the 23-year-old France international midfielder so far this season. Jenas told BBC Sport: “Ndombele is another one in that bracket. I watched him play for Lyon against Manchester City in 2018 and, with his technical ability, intelligent passing and physical power, he always had the potential to be one of the very best, he just took time to adjust to what Mourinho asks for. “I think when Mourinho comes into a club, he gives the players a framework and says ‘this is what I want. If you do it, you will become better. I...
Manchester United come up with transfer plan to sign £70m forward…but it may not work
Manchester United have not given up on their hopes of signing Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele in the January transfer window. Popular football journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Here We Go podcast (h/t The Daily Mail) has claimed the 23-year-old is still a target for the Red Devils. United, after failing to land Jadon Sancho, made an attempt to sign Dembele on loan during the summer, but the deal didn’t materialise as he stayed on to prove himself under new boss Ronald Koeman. According to Catalan newspaper Sport, several European clubs are still interested in signing Dembele as they view him as a player who has not yet fully realised his potential and has his best years ahead of him. Dembele’s situation Barcelona paid a ridiculous sum of £...
Report: Chelsea to open talks with Champions League winner, PSG also interested
Chelsea are set to begin contact with the agent of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba in January. Alaba has been an important part of Hansi Flick’s Bayern side, who won the treble last season. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August However, the Austrian has refused to sign a new deal, leaving him out of contract in the summer and free to talk to other clubs in January. And now Frank Lampard’s side are ready to capitalise, according to BILD reporter Christian Falk. The Blues currently boast the best attacking record in the Premier League, as well as the joint-second best defence. Adding Alaba to an already strong side will only boost their chances of winning another league title. Furthermore, the 28-year-old’s versatility would be incredibly handy to any side. Alaba has p...
Juventus Linked With Move For Donny van de Beek
Juventus are reportedly eyeing up a move for Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek. Van de Beek came to Old Trafford in the summer from Ajax for a fee of approximately £40m. After scoring on his debut in the 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace, he seemed to be an inspired signing. Van de Beek celebrates his debut goal against Crystal Palace However, he is still yet to make his first start in the Premier League, playing just 88 minutes in total. The form of Portuguese playmaker Bruno Fernandes has seriously hampered his chances of making an impact at the Red Devils. Reports in Italy are now suggesting that the Dutch midfielder could be on his way out, with Serie A champions Juventus targeting his signature according to calciomercato. La Vecchia Signora have not made an ideal start to...
Report: Arsenal’s chances of signing young midfielder improve after discipline issue
Houssem Aouar is set to miss this weekend’s match after refusing to participate in the post-match warm down against Angers. Aouar was an unused substitute in Sunday’s fixture, as his side came away 1-0 winners thanks to Tinotenda Kadewere’s late strike. Despite not featuring, the midfielder was expected to complete a 30 minute warm down in order to keep his fitness up. He refused, citing the state of the pitch as his reason not to. Aouar hasn’t played since the win against Saint Etienne In response, the Lyon hierarchy have decided to exclude Aouar from the squad to face Reims on Sunday, according to l’Equipe. The Frenchman’s fitness has been a concern for a few weeks. He did not feature on international duty due to adductor problems, and only returned to training with Lyon on Friday. In fa...
Milan and Barcelona to Battle for Dutch Defender
AC Milan and Barcelona are competing for the signature of Hoffenheim youngster Melayro Bogarde. The 18-year-old joined Hoffenheim’s academy in 2018 from Eredivisie side Feyenoord. He made his professional debut in last season’s away fixture against Mainz, and has made three starts this season in all competitions. The young Dutchman’s current deal expires in June 2021, leaving him available for a free transfer at the end of next season. He will also be able to talk to other clubs from January onwards. Melayro Bogarde in action against Slovan Liberec This has caught the attention of AC Milan and Barcelona, who are ready to fight for the player’s signature, according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio. Milan have made a flying start to the new campaign, going unbeaten in their first eig...
Pep Guardiola Comments on Sergio Aguero’s Future
Pep Guardiola has discussed the future of Argentinian striker Sergio Aguero ahead of Manchester City’s clash with Burnley on Saturday. Aguero joined Man City in 2011 for a reported fee of approximately £35m. Since then, he has been a monumental hit, becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, winning four Premier League titles, and six other domestic trophies. He’s also fourth on the Premier League all-time goalscorers list and could move into third (behind Rooney and Shearer) before the current season is over. It’s fair to say he has had a significant impact on the Premier League and is the most prolific Premier League striker of the last decade. Aguero is Man City’s all time top goalscorer The 32-year-old is in the final year of his contract, leaving him eligible to open talks with ...
Predicted Man Utd XI vs Southampton: Solskjaer confirms midfield duo unlikely to play
Southampton host Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend and they will be looking to extend their fine run of form and pick up a win at home. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men have not lost in their last six league games and they will fancy their chances against an inconsistent Manchester United side. Manchester United have picked up some form after losing two consecutive matches and they are heading into this game on the back of three straight wins in all competitions. The Red Devils are tenth in the Premier League table right now with just 13 points from eight games and they will be desperate to climb up the table with a win here. Manchester United have drawn four of their last five matches against Southampton and it will be interesting to see if they can find a way to pick up all thre...
Report: Aston Villa could reignite their interest in 24-yr-old attacker in January
Aston Villa could reignite their interest in the Werder Bremen attacker Milot Rashica when the transfer window reopens in January. The 24-year-old Kosovo forward was heavily linked with the English club during the summer window but there were rumours that the move collapsed due to the attacker’s wage demands. According to reports from DeichStube, Aston Villa are looking to ensure that their form does not dip in the second half of the season and they are willing to bring in reinforcements in order to continue to perform at a high level. Aston Villa have started the season well and they are 7th in the Premier League table right now with 15 points from eight matches. A win in their next game could take them up to third in the Premier League table. It will be interesting to see if they decide ...
Report: Liverpool enter negotiation to sign £27m defender in January
Liverpool are in talks with Ajax to sign Perr Schuurs in the January transfer window, according to reports from Italian media outlet Corriere dello Sport. The report from CdS claims that the Reds have offered £27m for Schuurs who is a highly promising young defender filling in the void of Matthijs de Ligt since his transfer to Juventus. The 21-year-old has managed eight appearances in the Dutch league and started in all the Champions League games so far. His playing style is similar to that of De Ligt, and he is apparently a priority signing for Klopp in January. The youngster has a contract at the club till 2022 and he is yet to pen a new deal. Ajax would be prepared to sell him for the amount Liverpool have reportedly offered. Liverpool’s injury crisis and what t...
