English Premier League
Can Southampton sustain their push for a top six finish?
Manager Ralph Hasenhüttl has done an excellent job since taking over at Southampton and the Saints are now very much in the race for European qualification this season. Despite their defeat against Manchester City at the weekend, Southampton remained in the top six of the Premier League. Ralph Hasenhüttl’s team were quite impressive against Manchester City regardless of the result and they will have plenty of positives to carry into their next League game. Southampton will take on Fulham West Ham United in their next two Premier League games and this is a golden opportunity for them to climb up the table with consecutive wins. Although West Ham United have been an impressive form in the recent weeks, Southampton have what it takes to grind out a result against the Hammers. Southampton have...
‘Very rarely waste chances’: Michael Owen gushes over £34m Liverpool man
Former Liverpool striker turned popular football pundit Michael Owen has showered praise on Mohamed Salah after the Reds earned a thumping 7-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Saturday at Selhurst Park. Salah came on as a sub in the 57th minute, replacing Sadio Mane. The Egyptian who scored in his previous four games scored twice to take his goal tally to 16 in all competitions this season. The 28-year-old has been arguably one of the most consistent performers for Liverpool this season, and Owen feels that the Egyptian has become an ‘accomplished’ attacker. Owen told Premier League Productions that Salah has become a clinical finisher in recent years for Liverpool. “He got better at Roma. Even at Liverpool when he first came, you could see he was getting much better than when he was at C...
Tottenham Lining Up Marcel Sabitzer as Tanguy Ndombele Replacement
Tottenham Hotspur are looking at RB Leipzig’s Marcel Sabitzer as a potential replacement should Tanguy Ndombele leave the Lilywhites, according to Mundo Deportivo. Ndombele arrived at the North Londoners in the summer transfer window of 2019 from Lyon in a deal worth up to £63m – a club record. His time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been mixed, with some standout performances, but also extended periods of time out of the starting XI. A feud with manager Jose Mourinho did little to help his cause. Ndombele has not had an easy ride in North London Nonetheless, the Frenchman is still a man in demand. Reports in May suggested that Barcelona were ready to make a move for the midfielder should Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal leave the Camp Nou. Both players departed, and neither were adequa...
Mohamed Salah Move to Real Madrid “Almost Impossible”
Spanish journalist Alvaro Montero has denied reports that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah could be on his way to Real Madrid, claiming that they will prioritise moves for youngsters Erling Braut Haaland and Kylian Mbappe. Salah joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017. Since then, he has become one of the best players on the planet, scoring 110 goals in 173 outings for the Reds in all competitions, winning two Premier League Golden Boots in the process. Salah has been sensational under Jurgen Klopp Recent comments by the Egyptian sparked rumours that his time at Anfield could be coming to an end, with other reports suggesting that he is unhappy at Liverpool and is considering a move. Real Madrid and Barcelona were the two main sides linked with the winger. However, journalist Alvaro Montero has dis...
‘That’s not normal’, ‘The club are lying’ – Some NUFC fans react to Lee Ryder’s tweet on Saint-Maximin
Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has not played since the game against Chelsea back in November and there have been rumours of a fallout between the player and manager Steve Bruce. According to Lee Ryder from the Chronicle, the report of a fallout between the player and the manager is untrue and the player has been on the sidelines with a calf injury. Furthermore, Newcastle have decided to leave it to the player to update his unavailability because of privacy reasons. Suggestions of a fall out between Steve Bruce and Allan Saint-Maximin untrue according to #nufc sources. Saint-Maximin has not played since a calf injury ahead of Palace game. For privacy reasons, #nufc have left it to individual players to update their unavailability. — Lee Ryder (@lee_ryder) December 21, 2020 The 23-yea...
Opinion: Everton’s next six games could define their season
That Carlo Ancelotti would improve Everton in his first full-season was expected, but taking them into top four after 14 games is some progress. It’s marvellous. Leicester, Everton and Spurs in the top 4. How marvellous. But what can we possibly do about Liverpool? — Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 20, 2020 The question is — can Everton successfully retain their place? Ancelotti in an exclusive interview with Liverpool Echo recently stated that he wants gradual progress at the club. While the Italian will aim for the top-four spot, he will be satisfied if the Toffees can get into European places. Everton started their Premier League season brilliantly. It was a blitzkrieg and took everyone by surprise. They were flying after picking up four wins and a draw in their opening five Premie...
‘I think they will’: Roy Keane makes bold claim about ‘outstanding’ Leeds
Former Manchester United midfielder, club legend and now football pundit Roy Keane has told Sky Sports that Leeds United have been outstanding this season, despite their 6-2 defeat against his former club. The Whites suffered a heavy defeat against their bitter rivals, with United exploiting their high-intensity approach. Scott McTominay scored two goals inside three minutes, while the likes of Dan James and Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net as well. After the game, Keane has said that the key thing for Leeds is survival, and they have enough quality in them to avoid relegation. Keane is heavily impressed with their gung-ho approach and says they are an entertaining side to watch. He said: “The key for Leeds is survival. With the points they’ve so far, it’s outstanding. I thin...
Report: Bundesliga side want Liverpool striker in part-exchange for centre-back
According to The Daily Telegraph, German top-flight side Schalke are bracing themselves for a bid from Liverpool for Turkey international centre-back Ozan Kabak in January. The Anfield giants are light at the back following long-term injuries to centre-back duo Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez, while Joel Matip has also struggled to keep fit on a consistent basis. Schalke are open to selling Kabak for the right price, but they will ask for Belgian striker Divock Origi in part-exchange should an offer arrive. The 25-year-old is also wanted by Wolverhampton Wanderers in January as they look to land a cover for the injured Raul Jimenez, and Liverpool reportedly value him at around £20 million. Reds manager Jurgen Klopp is expected to bring in another centre-back next month in order to boost his ...
BBC pundit raves about Man Utd player who helped ‘really tear Leeds apart’
Former Manchester City defender turned popular football pundit Micah Richards has showered praise on two Manchester United players following their impressive 6-2 win against Leeds United. The Red Devils have picked up six wins out of their last seven games in the Premier League, and they are only five points behind Champions Liverpool. In fact, should they win their game in hand, they would be only two points behind the Reds. Richards has rightly noted that United have still plenty of work to do, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer deserves the credit for being absolutely spot on with his tactics in plenty of big games in his time as United boss. The former Villa defender observed how United countered Leeds’ high-pressing football while speaking to BBC Sport: “Leeds are a high-energy team, who work h...
Report: PL club ready to sell 24-yr-old in January, Spurs and Everton keen
Leicester City are prepared to cash in on the out of favour winger Demarai Gray in January. According to 90min, Leicester City believe that this is their final opportunity to recoup some money for Demarai Gray before he becomes a free agent in the summer. The report further claims that Tottenham and Everton are interested in signing the 24-year-old winger. It will be interesting to see if either side make a move to sign the Leicester City winger next month. The 24-year-old is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League for Leicester City and he has played just once in the League Cup for Brendan Rodgers’s side. Demarai Gray needs to play regular first-team football in order to continue his development and fulfil his potential. Therefore, a move away from Leicester City would be id...
‘Sell and bring Mbappe in’ – Some Liverpool fans react to key star’s comments about his future
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has cast doubts over his long term future at the Premier League club. During an interview with AS, the Egyptian international revealed that he could be open to a move to Spain in future. However, he also maintained that he is fully focused on the objectives at Liverpool right now and he is keen on breaking more records with the Premier League champions. He said: ” I think Madrid and Barcelona are top clubs… We never know what is going to happen in the future, but right now I’m focused on winning the Premier League and the Champions League again with my club. “Right now I can say that everything is in the club’s hands. Of course, I want to break records here and, I repeat, every record in the club, but everything’s in the hands of the club.” Mohamed Sala...
19 goals last season: Leeds, Newcastle and two other PL clubs keen on 25 yr-old midfielder
Leicester City are thought to be eyeing up a move for the Celtic winger Ryan Christie. Brendan Rodgers has worked with the 25-year-old Scotland international during his time as the manager of Celtic and he’s looking to bring the player to England now. The 25-year-old has a contract with the Scottish club until the summer of 2022 and he is yet to sign an extension with them. It will be interesting to see if Leicester City make their move to sign the 25-year-old at the end of this season. Ryan Christie has proven his quality in the Scottish Premiership with Celtic and he might be keen on a step up in his career now. The chance to join Leicester City will certainly be a tempting proposition for the Scotland international. He managed to score 19 goals last season and he has five goals to his n...
