English Premier League
‘Our best player’, ‘Special’: Some Chelsea fans praise attacker’s display vs Burnley
A section of Chelsea fans on Twitter have heaped praise on Callum Hudson-Odoi following a solid display in the 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley. The 20-year-old struggled for regular starts under former boss Frank Lampard, but that has not been the case since Thomas Tuchel took over at the helm. The England international has started in an unfamiliar right wing-back position in his last two games, but has managed to make the most of those opportunities. Against Burnley, Hudson-Odoi was in fine form and he provided the assist for Cesar Azpilicueta, who opened the scoring before the half-time interval. He continued to impress in the second period and was unlucky to not find the back of the net as his effort deflected off the woodwork. Hudson-Odoi ended the game with four key passes which w...
Report: EPL man joins Celtic for rest of the season, Tuesday debut likely
According to The Daily Mail, Celtic will sign Everton right-back Jonjoe Kenny on loan for the remainder of the campaign. Manager Neil Lennon needs some quality additions to give his squad a new lease of life, with 23 points separating his side from runaway Scottish Premiership leaders Rangers. Kenny could make his debut against Kilmarnock on Tuesday, and the England youth international will be eager to prove himself at Parkhead in the coming months. Sportslens View Having sold a wantaway Jeremie Frimpong to Bayer Leverkusen last week, Celtic needed to bring in a replacement and Kenny could be a fine addition. The 23-year-old struggled to break into manager Carlo Ancelotti’s plans at Goodison Park, featuring in just four Premier League games this term, with just one coming from the start. E...
‘Shocking’, ‘Anonymous’ – Some West Ham fans react to 24-yr-old’s display against Liverpool
West Ham United were beaten 3-1 by Liverpool at home in the Premier League earlier today. Despite being in impressive form coming into this game, David Moyes’ side struggled to cope with Liverpool’s quality and efficiency. The Reds did well to control the game in the first half and clicked into another gear after the break. The likes of Thiago Alcantara and Mohamed Salah were outstanding for the away side and Moyes will feel that his players could have done better against the reigning champions. The West Ham fans were disappointed with some of the performances, with Pablo Fornals amongst the players they criticised. Fornals was underwhelming for the Hammers and was replaced in the second half for Andriy Yarmolenko. The midfielder was wasteful with the ball at his feet and failed to provide...
Derby County to sign Manchester United teenager Teden Mengi on loan
According to the BBC, Derby County are on the brink of signing defender Teden Mengi on loan from Manchester United. The Rams are expected to complete the deal before the end of the transfer deadline on Monday. Mengi has risen up the ranks in Man United’s academy to move onto the fringes of the first-team squad this season. He has featured in 10 matches for United’s reserve team and was an unused substitute for the senior team in five fixtures – three in the Champions League and two in the Carabao Cup. Sportslens View Derby are currently 18th in the Championship with 28 points from 26 games. Their defensive record has been fairly decent, having conceded 25 goals this term. Derby’s performances have improved under new manager Wayne Rooney. In the last couple of weeks, the Rams have gone from...
Phil Hay shares what he’s heard as Spanish club plot move for Leeds star
The Athletic’s Phil Hay has revealed that Spanish second-tier outfit Castellon want to sign Leeds United midfielder Pablo Hernandez before the end of the January transfer window. Hearing from Spain that Castellon were hoping to tempt Pablo Hernandez back there this month but it won’t happen. Leeds not willing to lose him. #lufc — Phil Hay (@PhilHay_) January 31, 2021 However, the 35-year-old is set to remain at Elland Road beyond tomorrow’s deadline as the club are not keen on losing him right now. Sportslens View Despite playing 36 league games in the Championship last term as Leeds secured promotion, Hernandez has had to play a bit-part role in the Premier League this season, starting just two of the seven appearances he has made in the competition. Nevertheless, he has weighed in with t...
Report: Agent confirms that Man Utd and Liverpool target is close to deciding on his future
RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano’s future appears to be moving closer to a resolution. Manchester United and Liverpool have both been linked with the centre-back, while Bayern Munich have been pushing hard to secure his services. However, according to German football reporter Florian Plettenberg, the player’s agent has confirmed that a deal is close to being agreed. The French defender is available for just £38 million this summer due to a release clause in his contract. SL View Upamecano’s impressive performances for Leipzig have understandably drawn admiring glances from Europe’s top clubs. Both United and Liverpool have been linked with the 22-year-old, although Bayern appear to have stolen a march on the Premier League duo. The defender’s representatives held talks with the German giant...
Report: Leicester City considering late move for former Chelsea midfielder
Leicester City are considering a move for Watford midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah as they aim to reinforce their midfield before the transfer deadline, The Telegraph’s John Percy reports. The Foxes are currently without Dennis Praet for around three months following the hamstring injury sustained during the FA Cup third round tie against Stoke City. Meanwhile, Wilfred Ndidi is also out after suffering a minor tear in his hamstring during the Premier League clash against Everton in midweek. Hence, the east Midlands outfit are eager to land a new midfielder and they appear to be interested in signing Chalobah before the transfer window closes. SportsLens view: Despite the injuries, the Foxes have depth in their squad with Nampalys Mendy, Youri Tielemans and James Maddison capable of playi...
Tactical analysis: Thomas Tuchel’s first win as Chelsea’s manager
After that possession-filled 0-0 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Chelsea’s second match (and the first with proper preparation) under Thomas Tuchel saw them face notoriously successful bus-parkers Burnley, a side who were sure to test the German tactician’s possession-based style of play. They went one better tonight, as the ex-PSG boss got his first Premier League win. In this analysis, we will take a look at the changes he made after the Wolves match, and how exactly they functioned: Line-ups Tuchel doubled down on his 3-4-2-1, while also continuing with Édouard Mendy in goal. César Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva and Antonio Rüdiger made up the unchanged defence as Callum Hudson-Odoi continued at right wing-back, but Ben Chilwell was replaced by Marcos Alonso on the oppos...
Report: West Brom linked with loan move for Tottenham defender
West Bromwich Albion have been linked with a loan move for Tottenham Hotspur defender Japhet Tanganga. The Baggies are eager to strengthen their squad before the January transfer window closes and The Express & Star has claimed that they are interested in signing the 21-year-old. Tanganga has made seven appearances for Spurs in all competitions this season, but he has failed to make a start in the Premier League. SL View Tanganga has endured a frustrating time with Spurs over the past 10 months after initially making a massive impression. He was handed his Premier League debut against Liverpool last January and made a further nine appearances before football was halted in March. A succession of injuries have hindered his progress since the resumption of play, and the arrival of new def...
‘His eyes lit up’ – Report shares how Gerrard reacted to recent Man Utd result
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard continues to keep tabs on the Premier League despite managing in the Scottish Premiership, and he remains a staunch Liverpool fan. The former midfielder has never liked Manchester United given his links with the Anfield giants, and that does not appear to have changed. According to the Sportsmail, Gerrard’s eyes lit up when a journalist told him on Wednesday that the Red Devils were losing to Sheffield United at Old Trafford, and he made sure to watch the highlights when he got back to his apartment that night. The 1-0 defeat prevented Man Utd from returning to the top of the league table, and that would have left the Liverpool hero very delighted. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men could not bounce back from mid-week’s shocker when they visited Arsenal yesterday, playi...
Report: Newcastle pushing hard to sign 21-year-old midfielder on loan from PL rivals
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are pushing hard to convince Arsenal to loan them Joe Willock before Monday’s transfer deadline. The 21-year-old has made just two starts in the top flight this season, and he was on the bench against Manchester United on Saturday. The youngster is eager to play, and Arsenal could be ready to let him go to get some regular game time. The Magpies boss Steve Bruce admitted earlier this week that he is hoping to bring in one or two players this month on loan. Bolstering the midfield is one of Bruce’s top priorities this month. Newcastle have been heavily linked with a move for Hamza Choudhury, but it looks like they Magpies have turned their attention elsewhere. Willock has been highly impressive in the Europa League campaign for...
‘Signing of the season’, ‘Best in the league’ – Some Villa fans are in awe of 28-yr-old’s performance
Ross Barkley’s first-half goal was enough to earn a vital win for Aston Villa away from home last night. Dean Smith’s side beat Southampton 1-0 in the Premier League after a controversial VAR decision. Southampton striker Danny Ings had a goal disallowed for offside in stoppage time. Barkley scored the only goal of the game on the 41 st minute. The on-loan Chelsea midfielder headed in from Jack Grealish’s cross for his third League goal of the season. There were quite a few impressive performances from the Aston Villa players but Emiliano Martinez stood out as a game-changer once again. The Argentine keeper has been outstanding since his move to Villa Park and he was the difference between the two sides last night. The former Arsenal shot-stopper pulled off some stunning sav...
