English Premier League
Eric Cantona or Bruno Fernandes – who had the best first season at Man Utd?
Manchester United have a rich history in the Premier League (yes we are restricting this discussion to the Premier League era) with many high-profile signings that lit up the league in all positions on the pitch. However, which signing had the best first season at the club? The signing must have had a substantial first-team role at the club, so despite Anderson’s penalty in the Champions League final, he doesn’t make the list. Let’s see the outstanding transfers: Eric Cantona – 92/93 The original title-winning signing – Cantona signed in November and led United to their first title win in 26 years by the end of the season. United only lost twice in the league after Cantona’s arrival, and finished the season 10 points clear at the top of the table. Roy Keane – 93/94 Signed in the summer of ...
Aston Villa star in awe of what Spurs star did in the Europa League last night
Tottenham Hotspur secured a 4-1 victory over Austrian Bundesliga side Wolfsberger in the first-leg of the Europa League last-32 yesterday, with Heung-Min Son, Gareth Bale, Lucas Moura and Carlos Vinicius all getting on the scoresheet. It was a straightforward victory for Spurs, and the duo of Dele Alli and Bale provided a timely reminder of their quality. The Real Madrid loanee assisted Son’s opener before scoring a fine goal following a lovely piece of skill, and he might have played his way into Tottenham’s starting XI for Sunday’s trip to West Ham United after his impressive performance. Alli returned to Spurs starting line-up for the first time in over 80 days against Wolfsberger, and while he had no hand in goal, the midfielder was splendid for the whole 78 minutes he spent on the pit...
Chelsea pair set to miss out, Arsenal star may start against champions-elect
The 2020/21 Premier League season rumbles on this weekend, with some eye-catching fixtures scheduled to take place over the next four days. The action gets underway on Friday evening as Wolverhampton Wanderers go head-to-head with Leeds United at Molineux. There are four games on Saturday, with Southampton versus Chelsea kicking-off proceedings at lunchtime. Thiago Silva has definitely been ruled out of the game for the Blues, while Christian Pulisic is also doubtful with a calf injury. Burnley vs West Bromwich Albion is next on the agenda, but that will serve as a warm-up to the standout game of the day at 5.30 pm. Liverpool will be eager to bounce back to form in the Premier League after a dismal run as they face Everton at Anfield. The final match of the day sees Fulham welcome Sheffiel...
Premier League 2020/21 Week 25: EPL Results & Table
The 25th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups 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 is already underway, with Wolverhampton Wanderers going head-to-head with Leeds United at Molineux. 🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 We’ve got live commentary of 🐺 #WolvesFC 🆚 #LUFC ⚪️at 8pm courtesy of @vksparks & @mbrowny1977 📻! Here’s how both sides line up 🔽 Listen live on @BBCSounds👇🎧📲 https://t.co/SeNxYP3LvM#bbcfootball #WOLLEE pic.twitter.com/p2ncRckTej — BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) February 19, 2021 The early game on Saturday sees Chelsea attempt to boost their...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury boost ahead of Southampton clash
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has provided an injury update ahead of the Premier League game against Southampton at St Mary’s on Saturday. The west London side have been in fine form since Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as manager last month, winning their last four league games. They are favourites to win this weekend with Southampton on a six-match losing league streak. Ahead of the game, Tuchel confirmed that both Tammy Abraham and Kai Havertz are in contention to face the Saints. Abraham picked up an ankle injury which saw him substituted in the 20th minute against Newcastle United on Monday. He has avoided any serious problem and looks set for a return alongside Havertz, who has been out with a knock over the past fortnight. “Tammy feels very good,” Tuchel told the club’s official website...
Preview: Liverpool vs Everton – Team News, Predicted Line-ups, Prediction
Liverpool will bid to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they host Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday evening. The Reds have lost their way with three league defeats on the bounce and that has left them a staggering 16 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City. The focus from now on will remain on qualifying for the Champions League. They are currently sixth in the table, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. Jurgen Klopp’s side will go into the game with some momentum after securing a 2-0 win over RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 in midweek. Meanwhile, the Toffees have recently suffered back-to-back losses in the league and they are currently three points and one place behind the Reds with a game in hand. Key Stats: Liverpool h...
Jordan Henderson has a message for Liverpool fans ahead of Merseyside derby
Liverpool host Everton tomorrow at Anfield and will look to bounce back from three consecutive Premier League defeats. The Reds lost to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last Saturday following back-to-back home defeats at the hands of Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City. Liverpool also lost at Anfield against of Burnley last month, with their unbeaten home run of 68 games coming to an end. They are currently 16 points behind league leaders Man City and are currently sixth in the Premier League table. Liverpool are two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea after 24 games and cannot afford to drop any more points going forward. Winning tomorrow’s Merseyside derby will provide them with a much-needed boost for the rest of the campaign, and skipper Jordan Henderson has sent a ...
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need to bring in a goalscorer
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has told Sky Sports’ Super 6 podcast (via Liverpool Echo) that the club needs to sign a goalscorer. The Reds’ title defence seems over given how they’ve fared over the past couple of months, winning only two of their last ten Premier League matches. They are currently sixth in the standings with 40 points. Carragher says that the Reds need a proper goalscorer to lessen the scoring pressure on the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. He said: “Liverpool definitely need to bring a goalscorer in. I don’t know exactly what position for, whether that’s a centre-forward or a midfielder. “At the moment they are massively reliant on Salah and Mane – nobody else looks like they’re going to score. Jota has been a miss, but whether Jota would eve...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
‘Sign Sturridge as a free agent’ – NUFC journalist comments on striker links
Newcastle United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on a free transfer, With Callum Wilson set to miss the next eight weeks to injury, there is no denying that the Magpies could do with another proven goalscorer right now. While the former England international can be snapped up anytime given his status as a free agent, he will not be able to play for Newcastle this term and The Athletic’s Chris Waugh has poured cold water on the links. “DeAndre Yedlin may have been sold, but his place in the 25-man Premier League squad was taken by Christian Atsu,” the journalist said. “They could, in theory, sign Sturridge as a free agent, but it would appear pointless as he could not play. “The Premier League does, on rare occasions, permit special ...
Predicted Spurs starting XI: Mourinho to make seven changes; 23-year-old to start
Tottenham Hotspur travel to Budapest to face Wolfsberger in the Europa League round of 32, and Jose Mourinho is expected to make a raft of changes to the side. The Austrian outfit currently sit sixth in the Austrian Bundesliga, nine points behind third-placed LASK who were beaten by Spurs in the group stage. The game will be hosted in the neutral Puskás Arena, home of the Hungary national team, as COVID-19 regulations in Austria mean Spurs won’t be playing at the Worthersee Stadion in Klagenfurt. Spurs are going through a wretched run of form at the moment, having won just once in their last six games in all competitions. They are heading into this game on the back of a 3-0 defeat against Manchester City, and desperately need a win to get their season back on track. Sergio Reguilon, S...
Two PL clubs eye move for 24-year-old ‘complete’ Leeds player
Earlier this month, popular journalist Gianluigi Longari claimed that Liverpool are showing keen interest in signing Leeds United winger Raphinha following his impressive start to the season. He has now claimed that Liverpool have been joined by Premier League rivals Manchester United in the race for his signature. Manchester United #MUFC joined the race for Leeds star #Raphinha. Liverpool #LFC are also following the winger for the summer. #LUFC keen to keep him. #transfers @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) February 16, 2021 SL View Raphinha joined Leeds in the summer transfer window from Rennes for a reported fee of £17 million plus add-ons. The left-footed jet-heeled winger has been very impressive under Marcelo Bielsa who has described him as a ‘complete player‘. ...
