English Premier League
Liverpool star has reportedly told pals he fears missing out on England’s Euros squad
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson returned to training on Friday for his first proper football session since February. The 30-year-old is working his way back to full fitness after recovering from the groin surgery he had three months ago. Henderson missed most of the second half of the campaign, and the Liverpool star fears he could be omitted from England’s European Championship squad. According to The Sun, the midfielder has told close pals he is deeply concerned that his return to training may have come too late for him to make Gareth Southgate’s 26-man list. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reckons he has a chance, but Southgate may not be keen on taking someone lacking match fitness and rhythm to the Euros when other options are available. England have two friendly games scheduled aga...
‘It’d be a shame’ – Thierry Henry sends message to Tottenham’s Harry Kane
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has sent a message to Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as the England international seeks to leave north London this summer. The 27-year-old wants silverware and regular Champions League football, and Spurs have not delivered the latter since 2018. They will also be playing outside of Europe’s elite competition again next season, and Kane has had enough. The Tottenham star wants to join Manchester City, but whether the Premier League champions are ready to break the bank for him is unclear. It is believed that between £100-150 million could be enough to force Spurs’ hands, and Henry believes it would be a shame if Kane does not win a trophy before his career ends. However, the former Gunners hitman claims Tottenham are not entirely to blame as the player hi...
‘I’m extremely thankful to everyone’ – Kane sends message ahead of Leicester clash
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane has scooped a hat-trick of end-of-season awards following a fine individual campaign with the North London outfit in 2020-21. The 27-year-old has emerged as Spurs’ One Hotspur Members’ Player of the Season, Junior Members’ Player of the Season and Official Supporters’ Clubs’ Player of the Season. Kane currently has 32 goals and 16 assists across 48 appearances in all competitions this term, and he is looking to pip Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to the Premier League Golden Boot. The wantaway Tottenham star is tied with the Egyptian, with 22 league goals each to their names ahead of today’s final round of games. Kane will hope to clinch his third Golden Boot when Spurs visit Leicester City, and he has sent a message ahead of the clash. “It’s great – I’m extr...
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Fulham: Bruce to make six changes amid injury problems
Newcastle United travel to Fulham for their final Premier League game of the season, and the Magpies will be hoping to finish the season with a win. It has been a mediocre campaign for Steve Bruce, and the fans will be expecting a quality performance today. Fulham have already been relegated and have nothing to play for, but Scott Parker will want his team to finish the season on a high note. The Londoners have lost eight of their last 10 home games in the Premier League, and Newcastle will certainly fancy their chances of winning here. The Magpies were held to a 1-1 draw against Fulham earlier in the season, and they will look to make amends this time. Newcastle have quite a few injury issues, with Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles, Karl Darlow, Ryan Fraser and Callum Wilson all sidelin...
Predicted West Ham XI vs Southampton: Moyes to make two changes, 24-yr-old set to start
West Ham United host Southampton in the Premier League later today and the Hammers will be looking to cement their place in the Europa League for the next season. David Moyes’ side are currently three points adrift of Tottenham Hotspur and a draw here would ensure European football for the next season. West Ham are coming into this game on the back of an impressive win over West Bromwich Albion and they will be full of confidence against a vulnerable Southampton side. The last time these two sides met, they played out a goalless draw and the Hammers will be looking to pick up all three points this time around. Southampton have nothing to play for it will be interesting to see if they can produce a professional performance and pull off an upset. The Hammers will be desperate not to lose thi...
Manager Pep Guardiola admires reportedly has potential Newcastle move in his sights
Newcastle United head coach Steve Bruce is not looking to quit this summer despite not being a fans’ favourite. The Magpies supporters are not keen on his style of play, and given the quality of some of the players they have, they believe the squad would be punching above their weight with an attacking manager in the dugout. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has been linked with Burnley’s Sean Dyche, and Bruce should be looking over his shoulders following a report from The Sun. The tabloid claims that former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is willing to wait for a Premier League job as he thinks he has proved himself since taking the Blades to a top-ten finish in his first season in the top-flight. West Bromwich Albion want him to replace Sam Allardyce and help them return to the Premier ...
Crystal Palace interested in signing Danish defender, Chelsea duo also on their radar – report
Crystal Palace have expressed an interest in signing Copenhagen defender Victor Nelsson ahead of this summer’s transfer window, The Mail reports. Palace are planning a major summer rebuild with as many as 16 players having their contracts expiring at the end of June. The club are likely to keep hold of some of them, but there could still be plenty of transfer activity ahead of the 2021/22 campaign. It is now reported that they are interested in Nelsson, who was on the radar of Aston Villa during last summer’s transfer window. However, they will face competition with several European clubs also keeping tabs on Nelsson, who made his Denmark debut last year. Palace are aiming to strengthen the spine of the squad, while lowering the average age with the anticipated departure of multiple senior...
Spurs star reportedly could be replaced with 23y/o Bielsa admires in Southgate’s Euros squad
According to The Sun, the ankle injury of Manchester United’s Harry Maguire plus form concerns about Tottenham Hotspur’s Eric Dier have led to England manager Gareth Southgate suddenly looking at other options. The Three Lions’ 26-man squad for the European Championship will be announced on Tuesday, and the boss could be naming a shock inclusion in order to solve his defensive headaches. With two of his regulars from the Russia 2018 World Cup squad likely to miss out, Brighton’s Ben White is a player who has reportedly caught Southgate’s eye the most. The 23-year-old is in line for a surprising England call-up ahead of Tuesday’s announcement after impressing with Leeds United last season and hitting the ground running in the top-flight with the Seagulls. Southgate ran the rule over White e...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost, but key player could miss Aston Villa clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel provided an injury update on three players ahead of Sunday’s Premier League clash against Aston Villa on the road. The Blues recently returned to winning ways with a 2-1 league triumph over Leicester City at home, which saw them jump to third in the standings. They are scheduled to face the Villans in the final matchday tomorrow, and ahead of the game, Tuchel delivered positive news on the fitness front. Andreas Christensen, Kai Havertz and N’Golo Kante have all been sidelined with hamstring injuries recently, but two of them could feature at Villa Park. Tuchel confirmed that Christensen has returned to full training without any setbacks, while Havertz is expected to be involved in today’s session. He told Chelseafc.com on Friday: “Andreas Christensen will be ...
Report suggests how much NUFC could be tempted to sell Saint-Maximin for
AS Roma incoming manager Jose Mourinho reportedly wants Newcastle United winger Allan Saint-Maximin this summer as he prepares to take Italy by storm following his unceremonious departure from Tottenham Hotspur. The Serie A outfit were keen on signing the Frenchman while he was at Saint-Etienne, and their new boss did confess to liking the Magpies star prior to his move to St. James’ Park in 2019 due to electric pace. Saint-Maximin is arguably Newcastle’s best player and they are not likely to cash in on him except a very juicy bid is tabled. According to Sportsmail, suitors would have to break the bank to have a chance of landing the 24-year-old as the SJP outfit value him at around £70 million. They want to shoo clubs off their prime sellable asset, and whether Roma or anybody would be k...
Liverpool reportedly will sell ‘brilliant’ centre-back this summer on one condition
According to The Sun, Liverpool will sell centre-back Nat Phillips this summer if they receive a major offer for him. The £10 million-rated defender has been in fine form in the injury-enforced absences of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, featuring in 16 Premier League games thus far. However, the trio will be returning to full fitness ahead of next season and Phillips could spend a lot of time on the bench as a result. The 24-year-old has caught the eye of other Premier League clubs due to his impressive run of form in the Liverpool defence, and the club could be tempted to cash in on him with RB Leipzig centre-back Ibrahima Konate expected to join them this summer. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a fan of Phillips, dubbing the academy graduate ‘brilliant and extremely smart’ last mon...
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester City vs Everton
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Everton on the final matchday. The Cityzens secured their third league title in four seasons earlier this month, but their form has recently been disappointing with two defeats in the last three games. They will be lifting the trophy in the presence of 10,000 fans on Sunday, and manager Pep Guardiola will want his team to finish the campaign on a winning note. Meanwhile, the Toffees must pick up at least one point against the Cityzens tomorrow to give themselves a chance of securing a European spot. They are currently trailing seventh-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have a superior goal difference while Arsenal are one point behind them. Their prospects of European football a...
