English Premier League
Predicted Spurs starting XI: Mourinho to make five changes; 28-year-old returns
Tottenham Hotspur will face Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. Spurs have got a full week to prepare for this crucial clash as they look to return to winning ways following a disappointing 2-2 draw against Newcastle United last time out. Jose Mourinho’s side won 6-1 at Old Trafford earlier this season and has almost a full squad to choose from this time around, with Ben Davies and Matt Doherty the only absentees. However, he is likely to make a few changes to starting XI. Davinson Sanchez has done well recently, but following his sloppy performance against the Magpies, he could be dropped here. Both Toby Alderweireld and Serge Aurier should come in after their two-match absence, with the Belgian defender likely to start alongside Joe Rodon in central defence. Spurs ha...
‘Really pleased’: Jamie Carragher raves about one player after Liverpool win vs Aston Villa
Jamie Carragher has showered heaps of praise on Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Reds beat Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. The 22-year-old scored the winning goal in the dying minutes of the match as the Reds came from behind to earn a 2-1 victory on their home turf. The result was a huge relief for the Reds – who were without a win at Anfield for their past six games. They have now picked up three wins in a row in the Premier League to keep their top-four hopes alive. A lot has been said, debated and written about Alexander-Arnold after the youngster was dropped from the England national team by Gareth Southgate. While football pundits (in general) tend to agree that the Liverpool local boy is a terrific talent and arguably one of the best-attacking rig...
Crystal Palace to compete with Italian giants for 28-year-old with 17 goal contributions
Crystal Palace will go head-to-head with AC Milan to land the signature of Marseille attacker Florian Thauvin this summer, The Sun reports. The Eagles have had another solid season in mid-table and are safe from relegation with a comfortable 12-point gap to 18th-placed Fulham. Despite this, the hierarchy may not be overly satisfied, given the club have finished in the top 10 just once since their return to the top-flight in 2013. 13 players have their contracts expiring this summer, and there could be a major rebuild before the start of the next campaign. It is now reported that Thauvin is one of their top targets, and they could compete with the Rossoneri to land his services on a free transfer. Sportslens view: The Eagles failed with a £29 million bid for Watford’s Ismaila Sarr last...
West Ham join Arsenal and two other PL teams in race for goalkeeper
West Ham United have been linked with a move for Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Seny Dieng, as reported by the Sun (via West London Sport). Dieng came to QPR back in 2016, but it was not until this season before he made his breakthrough at the club. He has spent the best part of the last five years out on loan, appearing for Whitehawk, Hampton & Richmond Borough, Stevenage, Dundee and Doncaster Rovers. Dieng claims a cross in QPR’s win over Sheffield Wednesday However, following a difficult season for regular number one Joe Lumley, Dieng got his chance in the Rs’ starting XI and has been a revelation. His performances have earned him a call up to the Senegalese national team, and he is one of the leading candidates for QPR’s Player of the Season award. In January, reports claimed that ...
‘Solidarity, effort and sacrifice’: 27-year-old posts brilliant message on Twitter after Leeds win
Diego Llorente took to social networking site Twitter to express his reaction after Leeds defeated Manchester City in the Premier League on Saturday. The Whites stunned Pep Guardiola’s side 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. The emphatic victory confirmed that they will still be in the top-flight next year. Stuart Dallas scored both the goals for the Whites, including an injury-time winner to earn Marcelo Bielsa’s side all three points. However, the win looked all the more impressive given that the visitors had Liam Cooper sent off shortly before the break. Bielsa tweaked his formation by bringing Pascal Struijk. With Robin Koch alongside Llorente, the trio formed a solid backline and prevented City from wreaking havoc. The 27-year-old took to Twitter after the match, where he posted a ...
Spurs reportedly landed Portuguese to make club attractive to potential buyers
According to The Athletic, there are theories within the finance industry that appointing Jose Mourinho as head coach was part of making Tottenham Hotspur attractive to potential buyers. The Portuguese’s glamour, proven track record and medals were seen as ideal factors that could increase the club’s market value and attractiveness. However, Spurs have contested those theories, and it remains to be seen what the plans of majority owner Joe Lewis and chairman Daniel Levy are. A potential sale has been halted by the coronavirus pandemic, though. Sportslens View The club were looking to sell the naming rights of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a world-record £375 million before the coronavirus pandemic, with Levy keen on securing a deal worth around £25 million per annum for 15 years. That has ...
Report shares what Pochettino has told Kane on phone following Spurs exit demands
According to French outlet TF1, Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has spoken with Harry Kane to find out what he wants for the rest of his career, especially if Tottenham Hotspur fail to qualify for next season’s Champions League. – Leonardo suit de près la situation de Messi, en fin de contrat au Barça en juin prochain – Pochettino a appelé personnellement Harry Kane pour connaître ses envies pour la suite de sa carrière, notamment si Tottenham ne se qualifie pas pour la prochaine LDC (@JulienMaynard) pic.twitter.com/aIbl6GtBML — Téléfoot (@telefoot_TF1) April 11, 2021 The Athletic claimed yesterday that the England international will push for an exit this summer if Spurs fail to secure Champions League qualification. Sportslens View A reunion with Pochettino could be on the...
PSG want Liverpool star, have reportedly opened talks with his reps
According to French outlet TF1, Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with the representatives of Liverpool star Mohamed Salah as they prepare for the potential departure of Kylian Mbappe this summer. Mais la piste privilégiée par les dirigeants du PSG au Qatar est celle menant à Mohamed Salah, sous contrat avec Liverpool jusqu’en 2023 Des premiers contacts ont même été établis entre le PSG et les représentants du joueur le mois dernier (@JulienMaynard) pic.twitter.com/cihNOVaBdV — Téléfoot (@telefoot_TF1) April 11, 2021 Talks between PSG and Salah’s reps began last month, and how Liverpool finish the campaign will most likely influence the player’s decision. Sportslens View If the Reds miss out on a top-four finish and end the campaign without a trophy, the Egyptian could be keen on movin...
Man United enter race to sign Tottenham Hotspur target valued at £10m
Manchester United will make a surprise move to re-sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, should either Dean Henderson or David de Gea leave the club this summer, The Sun reports. The 28-year-old is currently in his third season with the Baggies, and he has been in impressive form despite the club’s relegation fight. He has made 120 saves over the course of the league season, and only Leeds United’s Illan Meslier has fared better (121), having played an additional game. The Baggies are eight points adrift of safety with only eight matches left in the campaign, and they appear likely to go down next month. With this in mind, Johnstone could be sold by the Midlands outfit, given he has yet to renew his contract, which expires in 14 months. Tottenham Hotspur have recently been lin...
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Burnley: Bruce to make five changes, 29-yr-old to start
Newcastle United travel to Burnley for their Premier League game this weekend, and the Magpies will be desperate to pick up three points. Steve Bruce’s side have not won any of their last six Premier League matches and need to start picking up points if they want to avoid relegation this season. Fulham crashed to a defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers last night, and this is a glorious opportunity for the Magpies to pull clear of the Londoners with a victory. A victory would send them six points clear of 18th placed Fulham, and the players will be eager to step up and get the job done. Newcastle beat Burnley back in October, but their recent away form doesn’t bode well for their chances at Turf Moor. The Magpies have failed to score in seven of their last nine away league games, but Call...
Manchester United target 24-year-old midfielder, could sign him for just over £30m
Manchester United have added Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves to their summer shortlist, 90mins claims. The Portuguese joined Wolves from Porto in a surprise transfer in the summer of 2017 when they were still in the Championship. He has developed into a quality central midfielder during his three-and-a-half years with the club, but he could be on the move this year. According to 90min, the club’s owners Fosun are not planning to shut their operations like at Jiangsu, but are looking to change their strategy. The Midlands outfit are likely to part ways with a number of high-profile players this summer with Neves being one of those. The same report claims that Neves, who is valued in excess of £30 million, is also open to a fresh challenge after four years at the club. United ...
‘Simply too good’, ‘Impressive’: Some Chelsea fans react to attacker’s display vs Crystal Palace
A selection of Chelsea fans on Twitter were delighted with the performance of Kai Havertz during the 4-1 Premier League win over Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Blues suffered an embarrassing 5-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion last weekend, but they came up with a strong response with a convincing display at Selhurst Park. Havertz opening the scoring for the Blues after just eight minutes and moments later, he delivered the assist for Christian Pulisic, who beat Vicente Guaita with a powerful shot at his near post. In the 22nd minute, the German showed his class with a terrific flick from a long ball to put Patrick van Aanholt out of the game, but he was denied a great goal as his volley was brilliantly kept out by Guaita. Goals from Kurt Zouma and Christian Pulisic on either side of Chris...
