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David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence
David Alaba the focus as Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain look to bolster their defence – originally posted on Sportslens.com Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain are all set to battle it out for the signature of Bayern Munich defender David Alaba this summer. Alaba joined the Bavarians in 2008 and has since made 396 appearances for the club, scoring on 32 occasions. His time at the Allianz Arena has been incredibly successful, winning nine league titles, six DFB Pokals and two Champions League trophies, among others. Bayern completed the treble with a win over PSG in August However, the Austrian has refused to sign a new contract at the German giants, leaving him as a free agent next summer. This has put many top clubs on high alert, knowing that they could snag the 28-y...
Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola: the best meetings between the two
Jose Mourinho v Pep Guardiola: the best meetings between the two – originally posted on Sportslens.com Two of football’s most respected managers go head-to-head once again this weekend, as Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspur welcome Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City to North London on Saturday. The pair are often very different in their methods: Mourinho is often more pragmatic on the pitch and vicious in his press conferences, while Guardiola’s sides often play with a highly entertaining style. The debate continues to roar on about who is better. The Portuguese has achieved incredible things but has also suffered a few failures here and there. Meanwhile, the former Barcelona man has won league titles everywhere he’s been, but has often done it with some of ...
Predicted West Ham United XI v Sheffield United
Predicted West Ham United XI v Sheffield United – originally posted on Sportslens.com West Ham United will return to action on Sunday afternoon when they take on Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Premier League. David Moyes’s side will head into the match on the back of a 1-0 league victory over Fulham at the London Stadium. The Hammers are 12th in the table at the moment with 11 points from eight matches. West Ham are doing relatively well this season. Moyes’s team have got the better of Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City and have held Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City to draws. The Blades are at the foot of the Premier League table with just one point from eight matches, and the Hammers will be confident of bagging maximum points at Bramall Lane. Michail Antonio h...
La Liga Match Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona
La Liga Match Preview, Team News & Predicted Line-ups: Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona – originally posted on Sportslens.com The international break is over and Barcelona return to La Liga action with a trip to Wanda Metropolitano on Saturday to face Atletico Madrid. The Spanish giants have won just three league games in 2020/21, losing twice and drawing the other two, and they will be keen to secure all three points at the expense of Diego Simeone’s side as they look to get their title challenge back on track. Meanwhile, Atletico are yet to suffer defeat in the La Liga this term, winning five games and drawing twice, and a victory over Barcelona will be seen as a huge statement of intent. Rojiblancos’ last league win over the Cules came in February 2010, and Simeone wil...
Man Utd predicted XI vs WBA: Solskjaer to make four changes, 27 y/o to start
Man Utd predicted XI vs WBA: Solskjaer to make four changes, 27 y/o to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United will take on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. The Red Devils are heading into this match on the back of a 3-1 victory against Everton before the international break, and they will be looking for their first home win of the season when they face the Baggies who are yet to win since gaining promotion back to the top flight. Kick-off: 20:00 GMT. Tv Info: The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate on TV. The match is also available via live stream on the BT Sport app. United could be without several key players through injuries, and here is the team we think Ole Gu...
Predicted Leeds XI vs Arsenal: Bielsa to make two changes, 29-year-old to start
Predicted Leeds XI vs Arsenal: Bielsa to make two changes, 29-year-old to start – originally posted on Sportslens.com Leeds United will take on Arsenal at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon, and you can watch this and other Premier League games live online. Kick-off: 16:30 GMT. Tv Info: The match will be televised on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. It will also be available on Sky Go and NowTV. The Whites made a strong impression at the start of the season after producing eye-catching displays against Liverpool, Manchester City and Aston Villa. However, they have been hit by a reality-check following back-to-back 4-1 defeats in the Premier League against Leicester City and Crystal Palace respectively. Marcelo Bielsa’s side has picked up just one win in their ...
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show
Weekend Preview: Liverpool’s challenge, Tottenham’s chance and the Zlatan show – originally posted on Sportslens.com After a two-week-long international break, domestic football finally returns this weekend, with plenty of live football to stream online for fans. We have two huge clashes in England, with Liverpool hosting Leicester City at Anfield, who currently sit a point above the Reds in first place. Over in North London, Tottenham can potentially move into top spot in England if they can take away three points from Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, who also desperately need a victory. Over in Italy, unbeaten AC Milan will look to continue their torrid start to the term as they face Napoli, who has impressed thus far under Gennaro Gattuso. In La Liga, Real Madrid...
Predicted Aston Villa XI v Brighton and Hove Albion
Predicted Aston Villa XI v Brighton and Hove Albion – originally posted on Sportslens.com Aston Villa will return to action on Saturday afternoon when they take on Brighton and Hove Albion at Villa Park in the Premier League. The Villans headed into the two-week international break on a high, getting the better of Arsenal 3-0 away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the league. Villa are sixth in the Premier League table at the moment with 15 points from seven matches, just three points behind leaders Leicester City, who have played eight games. Dean Smith’s side will hope to build on that victory and will be determined to pick up all three points against Brighton at home on Saturday afternoon. Ollie Watkins has been playing well for Villa this season following his m...
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January
Opinion: Signing 23 y/o Man Utd player on loan would be a smart move by Celtic in January – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson could leave the club during the January transfer window on loan, and Celtic are being touted as a potential destination. After a strong loan spell at Sheffield United last season – where he kept 13 clean sheets in his debut Premier League campaign – he was retained by Ole Gunnar Soslkjaer for the 2020/21 campaign. Henderson’s situation at United Despite Chelsea showing interest with a £50m offer for Henderson during the summer, the 23-year-old committed his long-term future at United, penning a six-year deal. A lot was discussed and written about how Henderson outperformed David de Gea last seaso...
England’s UEFA Nations League Review: Really, Really Underwhelming
England’s UEFA Nations League Review: Really, Really Underwhelming – originally posted on Sportslens.com The UEFA Nations League group stage came to a close on Wednesday, with Italy, Belgium, France and Spain all progressing to the knockouts. England failed to meet the standards they set in the inaugural Nations League, finishing third this time around behind Belgium and Denmark. The performance of the Three Lions has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many of the watching spectators, who believe that they’re vastly underperforming. But was it all that bad? Let’s take a look. Best Performance: England 4-0 Iceland A dominant performance from the #ThreeLions, who end the year with a comfortable win pic.twitter.com/DOEjC07sWN — England (@England) November 18, 2...
Man Utd could finally get the chance to sign 27-yr-old defender Sir Alex Ferguson wanted in 2011
Man Utd could finally get the chance to sign 27-yr-old defender Sir Alex Ferguson wanted in 2011 – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United have an opportunity to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane at the end of this season. According to Manchester Evening News, the Frenchman could be attainable because of his dip in form and his contract situation. Raphael Varane is approaching the final 18 months of his contract at Santiago Bernabeu and he has been a shadow of his former self since the turn of the year. That said, the 27-year-old is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in world football and it would be silly to write him off just yet. United tried to sign the player from Lens back in 2011 when Sir Alex Ferguson was the manager of the club. Instead, the Red Devil...
Report: Liverpool star likely to miss PL clash vs Leicester
Report: Liverpool star likely to miss PL clash vs Leicester – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is reportedly set to miss the Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday against Leicester City with a groin injury. The Reds skipper picked up the injury whilst on international duty and returned to Liverpool on Monday after being withdrawn from Gareth Southgate’s England squad. While fans were hoping that Henderson would be fit for the weekend clash, The Times now suggest that the 30-year-old is likely to be ruled out. Who else could miss the game? The Reds are almost certain to be without Mohamed Salah against the Foxes after the Egyptian tested positive for coronavirus for a second time. Given that Salah will have to self-isolate and maint...
