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Ledley King & Jan Vertonghen react to Spurs’ 6-1 win at Old Trafford
Tottenham Hotspur produced an attacking masterclass yesterday at Old Trafford against Manchester United, putting six goals past the hosts despite conceding barely less than two minutes into the game. It was their biggest win since head coach Jose Mourinho arrived last November, and it would have left the Portuguese delighted as he got one over his former side. Former Spurs centre-backs Ledley King and Jan Vertonghen were also more than excited with the result, taking to Twitter to react thus after the Red Devils were destroyed: Amazing performance from the team today 🔥🔥Had me on side line like this #COYS pic.twitter.com/uSEMMNQv54 — Ledley King (@LedleyKing) October 4, 2020 🤯 https://t.co/h6xarJyJT1 — Jan Vertonghen (@JanVertonghen) October 4, 2020 The Belgium inter...
‘World’s worst player’, ‘Not good enough’ – Some Spurs fans fuming with 24y/o despite 6-1 win
Tottenham Hotspur strolled to a very comfortable 6-1 win at Old Trafford yesterday, but things might have been different had they not immediately reacted after Bruno Fernandes put Manchester United into the lead less than two minutes into the game. Spurs centre-back Davinson Sanchez clumsily brought down Anthony Martial after just 25 seconds, and Fernandes wasn’t going to miss the chance to score from the spot. Tanguy Ndombele helped draw Tottenham level two minutes later after the Red Devils failed to properly clear their lines, and Son Heung-Min put them ahead in the seventh minute following a quickly-taken Harry Kane free-kick. Martial was sent off afterwards, and it compounded United woes, but it could have been a different story if Spurs lost their composure after conceding a goal tha...
Report: Arsenal have made request to German club for 18-year-old centre-back
Arsenal are interested in signing Omar Rekik from Hertha Berlin before the summer transfer window closes on Monday, according to Kicker. The German publication has reported that Arsenal have made a request to German club Hertha for the central defender. The report has added that the Gunners initially plan to include the 18-year-old centre-back in their Under-23 team, and that the player would prefer to move to England. One for the future Rekik is just starting his career, and the fact that he is playing for the Hertha Under-23 side shows that he is very raw and still needs to do a lot before breaking into the first team. Arsenal already have a lot of centre-backs, and there is no need for manager Mikel Arteta to bring in another player for that position. Rekik is one for the future, and it...
Report: Manchester United reach agreement to sign 27-year-old attacking full-back
Manchester United have finally reached an agreement to sign defender Alex Telles from Porto, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed. The Red Devils had been hot on the trail of the Brazilian over the past few weeks, but they were struggling to find a suitable agreement with Porto. However, it appears that they have eventually sealed the deal after the left-back made it clear that he wanted to join no other club than United. As per Romano, the Mancunian giants will pay an initial fee of €15m for the 27-year-old and his transfer could be formally finalised in the coming hours. Final fee for Alex Telles will be around €15m with add ons. Porto have accepted also because the player forced the move – he only wanted to join Manchester United 🔴 #MUFC > https://t.co/aI0OImt...
Report: Southampton enquire about Manchester United left-back
Southampton are interested in signing Brandon Williams from Premier League rivals Manchester United in the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports (Transfer Live blog, 7:11pm, October 4, 2020). It has been reported that the Saints have made an enquiry about signing Williams on loan before the summer transfer window closes on Monday. United want to make sure that that the 20-year-old left-back gets playing time during his loan spell, which the Saints cannot guarantee, claims the report, which has added that the Red Devils are set to sign Alex Telles from FC Porto. Brandon Williams Stats According to WhoScored, Williams made 11 starts and six substitute appearances in the Premier League for United last season, scoring one goal in the process. The 20-year-old left-back also played eig...
Report: Chelsea player’s stance on West Ham United transfer
Chelsea central defender Antonio Rudiger does not want to join West Ham United in the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph. It has been reported that Chelsea are willing to include the 27-year-old centre-back in a deal to sign Declan Rice from Premier League rivals West Ham before the window closes on Monday. Rice is a very talented and promising young player who can operate as a defensive midfielder or as a defender. However, according to the report, the Germany international does not want to join West Ham. Step down True, West Ham are a massive club and are well established in the Premier League, but last season, David Moyes’s side narrowly avoided the dreaded drop to the Championship. Rudiger has done well for Chelsea and has shown that he can hold his own in the Premier L...
‘Proper team’: Former Leeds United player has just taken a dig at Manchester United
Ian Harte has taken a dig at Manchester United on Twitter, suggesting that Leeds United are a proper club and the Red Devils are not. The former Leeds star made the comment on Twitter while watching United in action against Tottenham Hotspur at the moment. The Red Devils are currently losing 5-1 to Tottenham at Old Trafford in the Premier League, having gone down to 10 men after 28 minutes. Harte made the comment in response to impressionist Al Foran’s shock at the way things are going for United in the match against Tottenham. Should support a proper team Al @LUFC https://t.co/U5Yhp4cSDB — Ian Harte (@ianharte23) October 4, 2020 Leeds United are going strong As for Leeds, Marcelo Bielsa’s side are doing well in the Premier League, this being the first time they are playing in the top flig...
Man City send message to Tottenham on Twitter after they demolish Solskjaer’s men
Tottenham Hotspur handed Manchester United a 6-1 demolition at Old Trafford today. While Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side scored first – barely a minute into the clash – it was Jose Mourinho’s men who had the last laugh, going 4-1 up after 45 minutes. Spurs added two more goals in the second half to deal a huge blow on the Red Devils who were reduced to 10 men after Anthony Martial was sent off in the first half. Man Utd’s city neighbours and bitter rivals Manchester City definitely enjoyed the game, sending this message to Tottenham on Twitter after the final whistle: 🤝 @SpursOfficial https://t.co/CcLAb2gcmO — Manchester City (@ManCity) October 4, 2020 Spurs’ duo Harry Kane and Son Heung-min each got a brace and an assist, with Serge Aurier and Tanguy Ndombele getting on the score shee...
Sky Sports: West Ham tell Celtic what to do if they want Snodgrass
Scottish Premiership giants Celtic are keen on signing West Ham United attacking midfielder Robert Snodgrass on loan ahead of tomorrow’s transfer deadline. The Hoops want to boost their attacking ranks and the Scotland international will no doubt be a great addition. However, West Ham aren’t ready to loan him out and will rather sell him instead. According to Sky Sports’ Anthony Joseph, the Hammers have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved. UPDATE: West Ham have told Celtic they will not entertain a loan deal for Robert Snodgrass, unless there is a significant fee involved.@SkySportsNews understands the Hammers would also be open to selling the player on a permanent transfer. — Anthony Joseph (@AnthonyRJoseph) October 4, ...
Gareth Bale’s three-word reaction as Tottenham demolish Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur destroyed Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, and summer arrival Gareth Bale has been left impressed. Spurs secured an emphatic 6-1 win over the Red Devils, and the Real Madrid star took to Twitter to react thus: Unbelievable performance boys 🔥 https://t.co/0nv12RPSwt — Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) October 4, 2020 It was Tottenham’s best performance since head coach Jose Mourinho arrived in North London last year, and not even the Portuguese would have predicted such an amazing result. While playing against 10 men definitely had its role in the 6-1 win, nothing can be taken away from Spurs who were very impressive at both ends despite a shaky start. Bruno Fernandes put the Red Devils a goal up a minute into the clash after Davinson Sanchez brought down Ant...
‘Sensational’: Bundesliga winger responds to Leeds United player’s Instagram post after last night
Schalke winger Rabbi Matondo has praised Leeds United attacker Ian Carlo Poveda on Instagram for his performance against Manchester City on Saturday evening. Poveda, who moved to Leeds from City in January 2020, came on as a substitute for Marcelo Bielsa’s side in their 1-1 draw with Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League. The 20-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or as a winger, played well for the West Yorkshire club, and 20-year-old Wales international winger Matondo – who is on the books of Bundesliga club Schalke at the moment – has responded to his post on Instagram. The youngster was with Poveda in the youth team at City. Matondo responded: “Sensational.” Stats Against City on Saturday evening, Poveda played one key pass, had a pass accuracy ...
‘We have to be realistic’: Enrique thinks one reported Liverpool transfer won’t happen
Jose Enrique has stated on Instagram that he does not think that Liverpool will sign Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain anytime soon. The former Liverpool star has suggested that the fans of the defending Premier League champions need to stop hoping that the France international forward will arrive at Anfield. Enrique believes that the 21-year-old forward’s salary will be too much for the Reds, and that manager Jurgen Klopp’s side are still a very strong team without the Frenchman. L’Equipe reported in September that Liverpool are planning to sign Mbappe from PSG in the summer of 2021. Superb signing for Liverpool Mbappe is one of the best forwards on the planet and is a world-class player who would make Liverpool simply unstoppable. True, the PSG star would be very expensive in transf...
