English Premier League
Mark Lawrenson states his prediction for Manchester United vs Liverpool
BBC Football expert Mark Lawrenson has stated his prediction for this weekend’s eagerly-anticipated Premier League clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been in fine form in the league in recent months, and they are currently second in the standings with 67 points on the board. They are 12 points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham United with a superior goal difference. A victory over the Reds could secure their Champions League spot with four games to play. By contrast, Jurgen Klopp’s side are languishing in the sixth position in the table after a frustrating 1-1 draw against Newcastle United last weekend. The Reds are already four points adrift of the top four, and a loss at Old Trafford on Sunday could put an end to their Champions League hopes. ...
Man City reportedly join Klopp & European giants in the race for Leeds star
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Leeds United winger Raphinha. Manchester City join the race for Leeds United winger #Raphinha. Manchester United and Liverpool still interested in him, confirmed. Nothing decided yet cause #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC #MCFC @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) April 30, 2021 The Brazilian attacking midfielder has hit the ground running since moving to Elland Road from Rennes last summer, and the Premier League bigwigs are keeping tabs on him. Sportslens View Raphinha has six goals and six assists in 26 league games for Leeds thus far, and he has been a huge miss for head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s side since getting injured. His last appearance ca...
Fabrizio Romano provides interesting update as Spurs are dealt Erik ten Hag blow
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a blow in their search for a new manager after Ajax decided to offer Erik ten Hag a new deal. His home? Amsterdam… ❌❌❌ +1 for Erik ten Hag ➥ 2023 — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 30, 2021 Spurs were in talks with the Eredivisie boss and he had emerged top of chairman Daniel Levy’s list after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. The North Londoners will now have to turn their attention elsewhere as they look for Jose Mourinho’s replacement, and Sky Sports journalist and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on their search: Ten Hag has extended his contract with Ajax – he has *not* turned down Tottenham.#THFC board decided to take a step back after talking with ten Hag in the last 48 hour...
Kevin De Bruyne reveals what he told Riyad Mahrez before his freekick in Man City’s win vs PSG
Manchester City produced arguably one of the best away performances by an English club to win 2-1 against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final on Wednesday. PSG took the lead in the 15th minute through Marquinhos’ header, glanced in from Angel di Maria’s corner. Phil Foden missed a great chance, but City were positive after the break. Pep Guardiola’s side restored parity through Kevin De Bruyne, whose cross evaded everyone in the penalty area. City took the lead through Riyad Mahrez when his left-footed free-kick from 25 yards out went through the wall beating Keylor Navas. Former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was rightly shown a red card for his horrendous tackle on Ilkay Gundogan. De Bruyne has revealed what he told Mahrez before the free-kick. ...
SL View: PIF’s latest admission could ultimately end NUFC takeover hopes
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have not done their chances of buying Newcastle United any favours after inadvertently admitting that chairman Mohammed Bin Salman owns the consortium. The Premier League did not approve their plan to buy Newcastle in a £300 million deal last year, insisting that Saudi Arabia was hiding behind PIF to take over the club. The Saudis have been found guilty of broadcast piracy, while Bin Salman has been found guilty of approving the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is awaiting the decision of an arbitration court case that focuses on Saudi State control of PIF. The Magpies’ chances of winning the litigation were dealt a huge blow after Sportsmail revealed that Saudi’s Crown had urged UK Prime Minister B...
MEN provide postive Anthony Martial update in boost for Manchester United
The Manchester Evening News have provided a positive injury update on Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, following his injury in March. The Frenchman was expected to be out for the rest of the season, with Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting earlier this month he would be amazed if he was back this campaign. “Anthony has started his recovery and, if we see him before the end of the season, I will be very surprised,” Solskjaer explained to Manchester United’s official website. Despite those comments, the Manchester Evening News have posted an article about a boost for Martial and United. The publication pictured Martial in public on Wednesday, where he was seen ‘moving freely and without a brace on his injured knee’. Martial was also asked about his knee, to which h...
‘I will try & take it’ – West Ham target admits he’ll leave his club ‘if that opportunity comes’
Brighton and Hove Albion defender Solly March has admitted that he is open to leaving his club if the chance to join a bigger club comes calling. The news could come as a huge transfer boost for West Ham United, who were linked with the 26-year-old last September and reportedly opened negotiations with the Seagulls over a potential transfer. However, that move did not work out and March remained at Brighton, featuring in their opening 21 Premier League fixtures of the campaign and weighing in with two goals and an assist. “I’ve never been close to leaving the club,” the Brighton wing-back told The Set Pieces. “But there are always aspirations to play for as big a club as you can. No disrespect to Brighton, but if that opportunity comes, I will try and take it. I don’t think that’s too bad ...
Spurs reportedly make decision after learning managerial appointment could cost £70m
Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers after learning appointing him could cost them £70 million, according to The Sun. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was keen to have the former Liverpool boss succeed Jose Mourinho after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. While Rodgers publicly dismissed the prospect of becoming Tottenham’s next boss, Levy was confident of finally getting his man after trying to appoint him as Harry Redknapp’s successor in 2012. However, Leicester’s expected compensation demands of £20m have put him off. While Rodgers currently earns up to £10m a season at the King Power Stadium, Spurs would need to offer a four-year deal of £12.5m-per-year to have a chance of landing him. The north London gian...
Five star second-half performance puts Man Utd in control of Europa League semi-final tie with Roma
Manchester United will take a commanding 6-2 lead into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final tie against Roma. The Red Devils were 2-1 down at the break, but five unanswered second-half goals put them firmly in the driving seat ahead of next week’s trip to Rome. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made three changes to his side from their 0-0 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday. Goalkeeper David De Gea returned in goal, while Paul Pogba and Edinson Cavani also came into the starting XI: United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelöf, Maguire, Shaw, Fred, McTominay, Rashford, Fernandes, Pogba, Cavani. Roma arrived at Old Trafford on the back of a 3-2 defeat to Cagliari in Serie A, which sums up a poor season for the Italian side. Currently seventh in the league and...
‘This is my second home’: Chelsea defender open to signing a new long-term contract
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has talked up the prospect of signing a new contract following his resurgence under head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Dane struggled for playing time during the first half of the campaign, but his situation changed after Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as the manager in January. Christensen initially started on the bench under the German, but he got the chance to impress in the back three after an injury to Thiago Silva. Since Silva’s return, there have been occasions where he has played alongside the Brazilian, with Cesar Azpilicueta featuring in the right wing-back position. The Dane’s current contract with the Blues expires at the end of next season, but he has said that he is committed to the club for the long term. He told Chelseafc.com: “I’ve never doub...
West Ham could move for potential free agent this summer
West Ham could make a move for Everton forward Joshua King this summer, with his short-term due to expire at the end of the campaign. King signed for Everton on a short-term deal during the January transfer window but has hardly featured for the Toffees. The Norwegian attacker has made nine Premier League appearances but they only amount to 123 minutes of football, with King still waiting on his first Everton start. As a result, King’s future is in doubt, with Everton needing to make a decision over his future ahead of the summer. King will also be wary that he may not get much playing time if he remains at Everton, and could look elsewhere for minutes on the pitch. Now, West Ham could reportedly make a move for King this summer, according to TalkSPORT reporter Alex Crook. “West Ham have g...
Newcastle ‘pressing ahead’ to sign 23 y/o int’l by offering £17m less than club’s valuation – Report
Newcastle United are keen to sign Kristoffer Ajer from Celtic in the summer transfer window. According to reports from the Daily Mail, the Magpies are “pressing ahead” in their bid to sign the highly-rated Celtic defender. Ajer, who was signed by Brendan Rodgers during his time at Celtic, has established himself into a quality defender and has been linked with a move to the Premier League before. The Norway international has just one year left on his current deal, and he is determined to leave the club in the summer. The report claims that Celtic value Ajer at around £25 million, but Newcastle are looking to offer only £8m, that is £17m short of the player’s valuation. It is unlikely that any potential club would be willing to meet Celtic’s asking price as Ajer could leave for free next su...
