English Premier League
Jamie O’Hara posts seven-word reaction after Tony Cascarino makes bold claim about Arsenal
Popular football pundit, Tony Cascarino has suggested that Sam Allardyce would do a better job at Arsenal than Mikel Arteta. The former Chelsea player has claimed on talkSPORT today that Allardyce would make Arsenal a better team. According to him, Allardyce did a good job at West Bromwich Albion and made them better defensively. Jamie O’Hara, who is also a popular pundit at talkSPORT, has responded to the post shared by the radio station on Twitter, saying – “Come on guys we’re better than this.” Come on guys we’re better than this — Jamie Ohara (@Mrjamieohara1) September 5, 2021 SportsLens View Allardyce is a vastly experienced manager who has earned a reputation for himself in saving teams from getting relegated. However, his old-school style of football and antediluvian tactics h...
‘He’s only concerned’ – Everton summer signing reveals what Benitez has told him
Andros Townsend has revealed that Everton boss Rafael Benitez wants him to focus mainly on his output in the final third. Eyebrows were raised when Benitez signed the 30-year-old winger on a free transfer after he was released by Crystal Palace this summer. Everton operated on a tight budget, with the club spending very little in the market. However, the likes of Townsend and Demarai Gray have impressed heavily for the Toffees. The former Tottenham Hotspur winger was brilliant against Southampton where he provided an assist and he also impressed during Everton’s 2-1 win over Huddersfield in the EFL Cup. Townsend has revealed that Benitez wants him to focus more on the attacking side of his game, rather than thinking about making defensive contributions. He told in an exclusive interv...
‘He is leaving’ – Pundit makes a bold prediction regarding Tottenham star’s future
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane was heavily linked with a move to Manchester City during the summer transfer window but Daniel Levy refused to sell the England international. According to pundit Noel Whelan, the transfer saga involving the 28-year-old striker is far from over and he believes that Kane will move on at the end of this season. He said to Football Insider: “This is not finished by any stretch of the imagination. He’ll have a season here with Tottenham. He won’t leave in January. He is leaving at the end of the season, I guarantee you, if Tottenham have not progressed to a level he feels he can win things with. That is what it’s all about for Harry Kane. For a player of his calibre, he’s had a taste of it in the Euros. If they don’t do somethi...
Rival manager believes 28-yr-old Chelsea ace could have a big impact on the title race
Chelsea signed Belgian international Romelu Lukaku on a club-record deal during the summer transfer window and the 28-year-old has made an impressive start in the Premier League. Lukaku scored in his first game back in the Premier League against Arsenal and Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that the 28-year-old could have a massive impact on the title race. According to a report from the Sun, Solskjaer has told his players that they are a better group than the team that won the treble for Manchester United back in 1999. The Norwegian also believes that the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo could help Manchester United end their title drought this season. Apparently, the Old Trafford boss rates Chelsea’s chances of challenging for the title higher than the likes of Manchest...
PL rival set to ‘try their luck’ with a move for £15m Liverpool player in January – report
Aston Villa are set to try their luck to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Towards the end of the summer transfer window, Villa considered making an attempt to sign Jones. We covered a report that claimed Villa were prepared to make a bid for the highly-rated midfielder. Dean Smith was looking to add depth to his midfield ranks and had earmarked the 20-year-old midfielder as a potential option. In the end, they decided against making a move for him. The report now claims that Villa are set to try their luck with an enquiry again in a few months’ time. Villa would be willing to pay around £15m and would give the Reds a decision to make. SportsLens View The midfielder is under contract until 2025 at Anfield, and ther...
Celtic keeping tabs on 11-goal forward who has impressed Man City – report
Celtic are scouting emerging highly-rated young British forward Kyle Hudlin, according to reports from Football Insider. The Solihull Moors striker stands as Britain’s tallest outfield player at 6ft9in, and has generated attention from a host of clubs including Premier League champions Manchester City. He is a bright young talent who scored 11 goals in 38 games last season. Hudlin bagged several end-of-the-season awards including Solihul’s Young Player of the Season, Joint Top Goal Scorer and Goal of the Season awards. SL View – Big competition The Athletic reported last month that City had watched the videos of the 21-year-old forward, and they were heavily impressed with what they saw. In fact, City scouts were in attendance to watch him the following weekend. Championshi...
Report: Arsenal new boy has told his friends when he expects Arteta to use him
Arsenal signed Aaron Ramsdale during the summer transfer window from Sheffield United by paying a transfer fee of £24 million. The 23-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the option of a fifth year at the north London club, and he is expected to provide an immediate cover and competition for Bernd Leno. The Athletic claimed that Ramsdale was signed based on Mikel Arteta’s request. Arsenal’s technical director, Edu, wanted to bring other alternatives, but Arteta pressurised the board to bring the England goalkeeper to the Emirates. Leno has been the first-choice keeper at the club, but following a disappointing start where Arsenal lost all three of their opening games, conceding nine goals, Mikel Arteta is thinking of replacing him in the next match. According to reports from ...
Aston Villa now want 23-year-old midfielder after Spurs failed to sign him this summer – report
Aston Villa will be looking to secure a deal for Juventus midfielder, Weston McKennie, in the January transfer window, according to reports from The Sun. Villa bolstered several areas of their squad during the summer despite losing talisman figure Jack Grealish to Manchester City. Dean Smith was keen to add a midfielder to his ranks in the summer transfer window and wanted to sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool. However, it seems they have now turned their attention towards signing McKennie who has been told he can find a new home as soon as possible. SportsLens View McKennie joined Juventus from Schalke on loan in the summer of 2020 before his deal was made permanent in March of this year for around €18.5m (£15.9m). During the summer window, Tottenham made an attempt to sign him, ...
‘Worth every penny’ – Many fans react to ‘huge performance’ from Leeds player
Gareth Bale completed a match-winning hat-trick deep in injury time as Wales managed a 3-2 victory against Belarus in a thrilling contest on Sunday. Leeds United’s new signing, Daniel James, who joined from Manchester United on the transfer deadline day, provided an assist for Bale, as Wales kept their hopes alive of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup. Bale scored from the spot twice and snatched a winner deep in injury time when James found him in the box. After the home side made it 2-2, the skipper came to the rescue once again with Belarus goalkeeper Sergei Chernik making a poor effort to save the ball. James was simply brilliant for Wales with an all-round effort. According to LUFCDATA, he had 64 touches, won 9 duels, registered three shots and won four tackles. Dan James vs. Belarus: ...
Edu tried to sign 50-goal Tottenham target for Arsenal this summer – report
Arsenal technical director Edu had tried to sign Lautaro Martinez for the Gunners this summer, according to reports from The Athletic. The Gunners have been one of the high spenders in the transfer market, with the London club signing players like Ben White, Martin Odegaard, Aaron Ramsdale, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Nuno Tavares. The north London club reportedly made an attempt to sign Martinez from Inter Milan, and Edu “spearheaded” Arsenal’s interest in the 24-year-old striker who has scored 50 goals for the Nerazzurri since joining in 2018. Competition from Tottenham Arsenal were not the only London club to have registered an interest in Martinez. North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur also came very close to signing him. Throughout the summer, Spurs had been link...
Tottenham ace makes a point regarding fans, could be the reason behind his struggles
Tottenham Hotspur defender Matt Doherty has revealed that having the crowd back influences his game massively and he is able to put on a high level of performance. The 29-year-old joined the London club from Wolverhampton Wanderers back in 2020 but he has not been able to hold down a regular starting berth at Spurs. The defender made just 17 appearances in the Premier League last season. The Republic of Ireland international has been criticised for his inconsistency and defensive lapses. Doherty’s revelation after his country’s defeat to Portugal could explain his dip in form since joining the London club. He had to play most of his games at Tottenham in empty stadiums and it could have affected his morale and motivation. After the game against Portugal, he said (via Irish Times):&nbs...
‘Clearly issues off the field’ – Former Spurs ace reacts to 24-yr-old’s struggles under Nuno
French international midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has struggled to live up to the expectations since his £55 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Lyon. The midfielder was signed by the former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and he struggled to hold down a regular starting berth after the Argentine’s departure. Ndombele failed to earn the trust of Jose Mourinho after Pochettino’s exit and nothing has changed since the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo. The midfielder is clearly struggling to get back into the starting line-up and he has not been able to convince Nuno of his qualities just yet. Ndombele is yet to play for Spurs this season. Back in August, Nuno publicly urged the player to prove himself worthy of a place in the side. The player was linked with a move away from Tottenh...
