English Premier League
‘A good performance’: Thomas Tuchel reacts to 21-year-old’s display vs Crystal Palace
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was pleased with the performance of Kai Havertz against Crystal Palace, but believes that the German needs to be more ruthless in front of goal. The 21-year-old produced an impressive performance with a goal and an assist as the Blues went on to register a comfortable 4-1 league win at Selhurst Park. However, Havertz could have quite easily got a hat-trick in the derby, and the Blues boss emphasised the same in the post-match press conference. While he was pleased with Havertz’s showing, Tuchel said that there is room for improvement with his finishing, and he needs to be more ruthless with his chances. He told Chelseafc.com: “He has quality. He needs to show his quality, it’s as easy as that. Kai will never be our emotional leader and we don’t expect that fro...
Italian giants keen on signing £29m Everton star, could offer player in exchange
Juventus could propose to re-sign Moise Kean from Everton this summer in a potential exchange deal, Tuttosport reports. Kean left the Bianconeri for the Toffees in 2019 for £29 million, but he had a frustrating debut campaign, registering just two goals in 33 appearances. He scored a couple of goals in the Carabao Cup at the start of this season, but it was not sufficient as he was loaned to Paris Saint-Germain. His time in Paris has been a huge hit with 15 goals in 31 outings, and Les Parisiens are likely to explore the possibility of a permanent deal. It is now reported that the Bianconeri are also plotting a move to re-sign their graduate, who still likes the club. The Toffees would command a significant fee on top of Kean’s success with Les Parisiens, but the Bianconeri are aiming...
Martinelli starts, Arteta to make seven changes | Predicted Arsenal line-up vs Sheffield United
Arsenal make the trip to Bramall Lane for Sunday’s late Premier League kick-off against Sheffield United. The Gunners were disappointing last weekend against Liverpool where they suffered a 3-0 league loss at the Emirates Stadium. This was followed by another sub-standard display against Slavia Prague in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday night. They squandered multiple clear-cut scoring chances. Nicolas Pepe eventually opened the scoring in the 86th minute, but Slavia levelled in the final minute of stoppage time. The north London club must now score in the reverse meeting against Slavia, or they will be eliminated from the European competition. With the importance of that game, manager Mikel Arteta may ring in the changes for the Yorkshire trip to face the Bla...
Solskjaer to make three changes | Expected Manchester United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United make the trip to north London for Sunday’s much-anticipated Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The Red Devils were humbled in the reverse meeting at Old Trafford in September, where Spurs won by a comfortable 6-1 scoreline. They will be aiming to avenge the result tomorrow to boost their prospects of finishing in the Champions League positions. The club are currently second in the league standings, eight points ahead of fifth-placed Liverpool with a game in hand. Meanwhile, they are 14 points adrift of runaway leaders Manchester City but have played two matches less than their cross-city rivals. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Dean Henderson has recently emerged as the preferred choice in goal for league games ahead of David de Gea. He is likely to retu...
‘Brilliant’, ‘Lifeline’ – Some Newcastle fans react to Traore’s winning goal vs Fulham
Wolverhampton Wanderers handed Newcastle United a major survival boost with their late win over Fulham last night. Spanish winger Adama Traore scored the winning goal of the game deep into injury-time, and Fulham remain three points adrift of Newcastle in the table. A win this week could send the Magpies six points clear of Fulham and make a big difference in the relegation battle. The Magpies will be desperate to beat the drop this season, and they will be keen to cash in at Burnley this weekend. Newcastle have been inconsistent in recent weeks, but the draw against Tottenham Hotspur in their last game will have given them some belief. Callum Wilson’s return to the starting XI could make a big difference for Steve Bruce’s side. Allan Saint-Maximin may also feature against Burnley. Relegat...
Sir Kenny Dalglish reacts to Alexander-Arnold’s winner for Liverpool in four words
Liverpool move to fourth in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold scored the winner for the Reds in the dying minutes of the match as Liverpool picked up all three points. Liverpool legend – Sir Kenny Dalglish – took to Twitter to express his reaction after the Reds right-back netted the winner in the injury time. Go on wee man!!! ☄️ https://t.co/2TEkhAbY1U — Sir Kenny Dalglish (😷 & 💉) (@kennethdalglish) April 10, 2021 Villa took the lead in the first half through Ollie Watkins. The England striker, who scored a hat-trick in Villa’s 7-2 win in the reverse game, scored his 12th goal of the season in the Premier League. Roberto Firmino fired home from close range but VAR ruled o...
Spurs reportedly leading the race to sign £10m Leeds target
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly leading the race to sign West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in the summer transfer window. Spurs could be looking to bring in a new goalkeeper this summer, with club-skipper Hugo Lloris facing an uncertain future. The north Londoners are reportedly not convinced with his form, and they are exploring possible alternatives. According to reports from ESPN, Spurs have earmarked West Brom goalkeeper Johnstone as their top target, and they are leading the race for his signature. The Atheltic claimed earlier this week that the Baggies will offload the 28-year-old goalkeeper if they fail to stay in the Premier League. Johnstone will become a free agent at the end of the next season and he could leave the club for nothing. West Brom signed...
Club plan bid for £20m Everton star, Ancelotti feels he is ‘error prone’ – report
Valencia are lining up a summer move for Everton centre-back Yerry Mina, Football Insider reports. The Colombian is currently in his third campaign with the Toffees and has registered 73 appearances across all competitions. 20 of those outings have come in the Premier League this term, but he has largely been injured or on the bench in recent months. Mason Holgate, Ben Godfrey and Michael Keane appear to be ahead of him in the pecking order, and he could be on the move this summer. Valencia are planning an approach for his services. The Toffees are said to value Mina at £20 million, but he could be sold for less. While manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Mina is physically suited for the league, he personally feels the Colombian defender is ‘too erratic and error-prone’. Sportslens view:...
England international reportedly keen on leaving Villa for EPL leaders this summer
According to Football Insider, Jack Grealish would be interested in swapping Aston Villa for Manchester City this summer. The Premier League leaders are preparing a bid to land the Villa skipper when the transfer window opens, and he is open to a move. Grealish wants to play in the Champions League and regularly challenge for silverware, and he knows he may have to leave Villa Park for that to happen. The Midlands outfit slapped a £100 million price tag on the 25-year-old after he signed a new deal last September, but suitors can land him for less than that. However, Villa owners Wes Edens and Naseef Sawiris are not looking to cash in on Grealish, and they are hoping that quality recruitment this summer will convince him to stay. Sportslens View The attacking midfielder is Villa’s most imp...
Moyes a ‘big fan’ of 27-yr-old, eyeing a reunion with him at West Ham next season
Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is currently on loan at Aston Villa, but the midfielder has had a mixed spell with the West Midlands club. The 27-year-old started the season in red hot form, but he has regressed since then and is now struggling to get regular game time at Villa Park. It is currently unclear whether manager Dean Smith will sign the midfielder permanently at the end of this season. He is unlikely to have a future at Chelsea, especially with the likes of Mason Mount and Kai Havertz ahead of him in the pecking order. According to the Telegraph, West Ham United could be an option for Barkley in a possible loan deal next term. David Moyes is a ‘big fan’ of the former Everton star, and the Hammers may attempt to secure his services this summer. SL View: Working with Moyes could b...
Seven changes for City, forward axed completely, Leeds keep it simple
The 31st round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action got underway last night, with Wolverhampton Wanderers securing a 1-0 victory at Fulham – Adama Traore bagged the winner in stoppage time. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made seven changes to his starting XI for their home game against Leeds United. Ruben Dias and Kevin de Bruyne are amongst the players who drop down to the bench, while Sergio Aguero misses out completely. The lads to face Leeds! 💪 XI | Ederson, Cancelo, Stones, Ake, Mendy, Fernandinho (C), Zinchenko, Bernardo, Torres, Sterling, Jesus SUBS | Steffen, Walker, Dias, ...
Manchester United want to sign their long-term target, could offer £50m star in exchange
Manchester United plan to offer David de Gea as a makeweight to sign goalkeeper Jan Oblak from Atletico Madrid this summer, 90min reports. De Gea has been the regular goalkeeper for the Red Devils over the past decade, but Dean Henderson has recently been preferred ahead of him between the sticks. The Spaniard currently commands a salary of around £350,000-a-week, and it has been reported that he could be sold to reduce the wage bill this summer. It is now claimed that United have their sights on landing Oblak, with some of United’s hierarchy unsure whether Henderson should retain the number one role next term. Oblak has a £103 million buy-out clause in his Atletico contract, but United aim to offer de Gea (reportedly valued at £50m) in a player-plus-cash deal for the S...
