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‘I will give everything for this club’: 21-year-old star speaks on his Arsenal future
Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has said that he is determined to revive his career with the Gunners once he returns from the loan stint at Hertha Berlin. The Frenchman fell out-of-favour under manager Mikel Arteta after the project restart in July last year following a poor show of discipline at Brighton & Hove Albion. The midfielder grabbed Neal Maupay by the neck for a brief moment as he was displeased with the striker’s involvement in Bernd Leno’s knee injury. That game happened to be Guendouzi’s final one in the Gunners shirt and he was sent out on loan to Hertha during last summer’s transfer window. In an exclusive interview with France Football, Guendouzi said that he joined Hertha with the view to improving himself as a player. He added that he will give everything for the ...
Mikel Arteta provides injury update on Bukayo Saka after north London derby win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided an injury update on Bukayo Saka following the club’s 2-1 comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners were the dominant side from the start of the game, but fell behind after a stunning rabona strike from substitute Erik Lamela in the 33rd minute. They managed to level the scores prior to the break through Martin Odegaard before Alexandre Lacazette netted the winner from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. Saka was the subject of plenty of challenges during the opening half of the north London derby and he did not turn up after the interval. It was quite evident that he was carrying some kind of injury and following the game, Arteta revealed that the forward was ‘feeling his hamstring’. He told Arsenal.com: “We ...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms five Manchester United stars could return vs AC Milan
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that five players could return from the sidelines to face AC Milan on Thursday night. The Red Devils returned to winning ways on Sunday with a 1-0 triumph over West Ham United at Old Trafford. Craig Dawson’s own goal split the difference between the sides. Following the game, Solskjaer provided big team news as he confirmed the potential availability of five of the seven United players, who were unavailable to face the Hammers. He told Manutd.com: “We hope, we actually hope all five of them will be back. David [De Gea] hopefully, Donny [van de Beek], Edinson [Cavani], Paul [Pogba] maybe, and Anthony [Martial] is very likely to be back. So a stronger squad to travel to Italy with.” David de Gea recently returned from Spain after t...
‘He gives us confidence’: Thomas Tuchel reserves praise for Chelsea star after Leeds draw
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel was hugely impressed with the performance of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy against Leeds United on Saturday. The Senegal international kept his 14th clean sheet of the Premier League campaign and he had to earn it after a couple of top-class saves. The 29-year-old denied Tyler Roberts his maiden top-flight goal in the first half by finger-tipping the Welshman’s effort onto the crossbar. Before the hour mark, he came up with a strong hand to claw away Raphinha’s shot on the turn, which initially wrongfooted him due to a deflection. The game eventually ended 0-0, but the hosts should have found the back of the net as Rodrigo squandered a wonderful chance from just 10 yards out. Speaking after the game, Tuchel described the team performance as ‘absolutely okay’, but a...
‘Very happy with him’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms contract talks with 26-year-old star
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club have started contract negotiations with Eric Bailly and his representatives. The Ivorian is in his fifth season with the Red Devils, but he has played only 100 appearances due to regular injury setbacks. Bailly has picked up more than a dozen injuries during his time at Old Trafford, but he has still been a quality performer when picked at the heart of the defence. He is no longer a regular starter with Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire preferred ahead of him, but Solskjaer has been left impressed with his recent displays. Speaking ahead of the West Ham United game on Sunday, Solskjaer confirmed negotiations are underway to extend the defender’s contract, which expires in June next year. He told Manutd.com: “Yes, we ar...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh injury update on Manchester United trio
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an injury update on three midfielders ahead of Sunday’s Premier League meeting with West Ham United. The Red Devils were disappointing in midweek where they played out a 1-1 home draw against AC Milan in the first leg of the Europa League round of 16. They will return to Premier League action on Sunday against the Hammers and, ahead of the game, Solskjaer delivered an injury update on three United players. Paul Pogba (thigh), Donny van de Beek (calf) and Juan Mata (knee) have been on the sidelines and Solskjaer has said that neither will return to face the Hammers. However, he was hopeful that at least one of them could be available for selection before the international break towards the end of the month. He told Manutd.com: “No ...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury blow ahead of Leeds United clash
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed a double injury blow for the Blues ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash at Leeds United. The west London outfit are unbeaten in the league since Tuchel took charge in January, winning six and drawing three of their last nine games. They are currently placed fourth in the table with a two-point lead over West Ham United, although the Hammers have a game in hand. Ahead of tomorrow’s clash, Tuchel confirmed that Abraham won’t be available as he is still carrying an ankle injury sustained against Newcastle United last month. He told football.london: “I’m a bit concerned because the pain from the tackle against Newcastle is still there.” “It’s been a long time since he’s been 100% free and comfortable in training. “Even if he finishes in training,...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides fresh injury update on three Manchester United stars
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an injury update on three players following the club’s disappointing 1-1 draw against AC Milan in the first leg of the Europa League last 16. The Red Devils opened the scoring in the 50th minute following a delightful debut goal from Amad Diallo, who headed the ball beyond the goalkeeper after a terrific run. However, they could not double the advantage and eventually paid the price with the Rossoneri scoring through a Simon Kjaer header in stoppage time. Both Harry Maguire and Daniel James squandered gilt-edged scoring chances and the club travel to San Siro next week needing a goal to stay in the competition. Speaking after the game, Solskjaer provided an injury update on three players including Anthony Martial, who was substitu...
Man Utd and PSG turned down chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, claims Italian journalist
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain both rejected the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus last summer, according to La Repubblica journalist Emanuele Gamba. The 36-year-old’s future has been at the centre of a lot of speculation in the last few days following Juventus’ early exit from the Champions League at the hands of Porto. Oliveira scored twice to eliminate Juventus This is the third year in a row that the Italian giants have suffered disappointment in Europe, having previously been knocked out by Ajax and Lyon. Given the current financial climate, Juventus’ failings on the pitch and Ronaldo’s ambition, it would not be surprising to see the Portuguese forward move on in the upcoming transfer window. Two clubs that have apparently already turned down Ronaldo once ...
“I think this is just the start”: Arsenal star eyes brighter future
The signing of Thomas Partey was met with a huge amount of excitement last year, but it has not all been plain sailing for him in England. During five years with Atletico Madrid’s first team, Partey only suffered two injuries. However, since joining the Gunners, the Ghanaian has picked up three in the space of four months. There are many reasons for this – the intensity of the Premier League and the chaotic fixture schedule being two examples. Despite the frustrating setbacks, Partey has said that this is just the start for him at Arsenal, and he has so much more to offer. Speaking ahead of Thursday’s big clash with Olympiacos in the last 16 of the Europa League, the 27-year-old seemed calm about his situation. “It was a difficult moment to get used to how the team plays, and I think the i...
Liverpool midfielder comments on “nightmare” Premier League season
Summer signing Thiago Alcantara has opened up about Liverpool’s struggle to retain the Premier League crown this season. Liverpool strolled to the title last term, finishing 18 points clear of Manchester City to secure their first Premier League trophy. The Reds’ title defence looked to be going as planned, as they sat top of the league at Christmas. However, a horror run of form has taken them all the way down to eighth, 25 points off the top. Virgil van Dijk’s injury was a crucial blow to Liverpool’s title hopes Since defeating Crystal Palace 7-0 at Selhurst Park in December, Jurgen Klopp’s men have picked up just 12 points from their last 14 league outings, losing six home games in a row. Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara has spoken out about their struggles, admitting that they did n...
Manchester United could be without seven players for AC Milan clash
Manchester United could be without seven first-team stars for the first leg of the Europa League round of 16 tie against AC Milan on Thursday. The Red Devils recently registered a superb 2-0 win over Manchester City in the Premier League, but Marcus Rashford picked up an ankle injury towards the end of the game. It was reported that the England international had not suffered any ligament damage, but Solskjaer has since said that the forward is a big doubt to face the Rossoneri. Meanwhile, Solskjaer added that Paul Pogba (thigh), Donny van de Beek (calf), David de Gea (personal leave), Juan Mata and Phil Jones (both knee) are definitely ruled out. The Red Devils boss was also unsure over Edinson Cavani’s fitness and refused to confirm whether he could be available for the gam...
