Premier League
Manchester City close in on Premier League title with Leicester win
Manchester City took another significant step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory at Leicester City. The visitors dominated from the off and thought they were ahead on five minutes. Fernandinho rifled a 35-yard strike into the bottom corner, but Sergio Aguero – who was appearing for the first time since his impending summer departure from City was announced – was deemed to be offside. Kevin de Bruyne then hit the crossbar with a stunning free kick before Leicester’s best moment saw Jamie Vardy’s strike ruled out for offside on the stroke of half time. The pattern of Man City dominance continued after the break and they deservedly took the lead on 58 minutes when Benjamin Mendy showed great composure to cut inside and place a low shot into the far corner. Gabriel Jesus made ...
Lacazette and Chambers start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Liverpool
Arsenal host Liverpool in today’s late Premier League kick-off from the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have improved their league form since the turn of the year, although they have remained inconsistent. Their last match was a thriller as they came from three goals down to register a 3-3 draw at West Ham United. The Reds are in a poor run of form themselves with only six points (two wins) accumulated from the last five games. Their away record against the Gunners has been dismal, with only two wins from their previous 20 league meetings. The Gunners have the chance to capitalise on a weak Reds backline and keep their slender top-four hopes alive. They are currently nine points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea with 10 games to play. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno has been t...
‘Excellent’, ‘Great performance’: Some West Brom fans react to 24-year-old’s display vs Chelsea
A selection of West Bromwich Albion fans heaped praise on Matheus Pereira following his standout performance against Chelsea in the Premier League. The Baggies registered a stunning 5-2 triumph over the Blues at Stamford Bridge in today’s early kick-off, and Pereira was hugely instrumental towards the result. The Midlands outfit went 1-0 behind in the 27th minute but just moments later, Thiago Silva received his marching orders for the Blues after a second yellow card offence. That gave the Baggies a solid advantage, and they made it count by finding the back of the net twice in first-half stoppage time. Pereira scored the leveller with a lob over the goalkeeper after a superb first-time touch from a long ball from goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. A couple of minutes later, the 24-year-old bagged...
Maverick 28-year-old could take West Ham or Everton to the next level
The news that Paris Saint-Germain could offload Mauro Icardi this summer is potentially an interesting development for selected Premier League clubs. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Press Reader), the Ligue 1 giants need to free up some finances to facilitate contract extensions for Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. Icardi is thought to favour a move to Juventus, although their desire to re-sign Moise Kean this summer could scupper his hopes. Roma has also been suggested as a possible destination, but they may struggle to afford Icardi’s lofty price tag and salary in the current economic climate. SL View Icardi built up a reputation as a clinical finisher during his time with Inter Milan, bagging 124 goals in 219 goals for the club in all competitions. The Argentine subsequently joined P...
Boost for Chelsea as top player returns, but key West Brom man misses out
The 30th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing games 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 Chelsea facing West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. Blues defender Thiago Silva returns to the starting XI, but Conor Gallagher misses out for the visitors. Team news is in! 🤝#CHEWBA pic.twitter.com/oaJRjaneX3 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 3, 2021 📋 Team news is in at Stamford Bridge. We make one change, with Semi Ajayi replacing Conor Gallagher.@MonsterEnergy | #CHEWBA — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 3, 2021 There are three further games today, starting with Leeds United versus Sheffield United at ...
‘Strong option’: Journalist reveals Arsenal are preparing move for €30m versatile defender
Arsenal are working on a possible summer deal for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou, reputed journalist Duncan Castles claims. Zagadou will enter the final year of his Dortmund contract in July, and the lack of progress over a renewal has led to interest from multiple clubs. Speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, Castles highlighted the Gunners have been keeping a close eye on him and he is a ‘strong option’ for the north London club. He added that the Premier League outfit are preparing a move to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman, who could be available for €30 million or less this summer. Sportslens view: Zagadou is a left-footed centre-back and he has impressed over the past few years with his strong aerial presence and quality distribution. The Gunners presently have t...
Pundit puts his foot in it again with dodgy opinion on prolific Premier League forward
Welcome to the weekend folks, and our latest edition of ‘barely a day goes by in football without someone spouting nonsense’. The latest entrant into our newly-founded Hall of Shame is former Leicester City clogger, Robbie Savage. The blonde-haired attention seeker regularly puts the cat amongst the cats with his opinions, and he has been at it again in his latest column for the Mirror. Savage’s latest pearl of wisdom is a cracker – Manchester United should go all-out to sign Sergio Aguero. “It’s only 12 years since another Argentinian, Carlos Tevez, made the short journey from Old Trafford to Eastlands and became a title winner with both United and City,” he wrote. “Aguero has been linked already with Chelsea, which would hardly be a retrograde step going from one powerful, multi-national...
Former Arsenal star is deluded – social media boycott won’t make a difference
“If we do not alert people to the problem, then nothing happens. That is why I have taken my own action, not for applause, but to highlight the issue. Social media is a wonderful and important tool, but it needs to be safe.” It’s tough not to feel empathy with Thierry Henry’s impassioned explanation of his recent boycott of social media platforms over their failure to address issues of abuse and racism. Putting aside the fact that he chose to be interviewed by one of the most racist media outlets around, Henry’s efforts to enforce change are admirable. “I am not putting anyone under pressure – it should be a feeling you have inside,” he said. “But you should never underestimate the strength of the pack. Can that (a weekend boycott) be powerful? Yes, very powerful. “I like to talk, but...
Arsenal handed big boost in signing £50m-rated playmaker, club ready to sell
Arsenal have received a boost in signing Martin Odegaard permanently, with Real Madrid willing to listen to offers for the Norwegian playmaker. Odegaard made the temporary switch to the Gunners in January, and he has since netted a couple of times while playing a part in several other goals. His impressive displays have led to suggestions that the north London club will look to sign him permanently, but he could cost as much as £50 million this summer. The Gunners have now been handed a boost with Los Blancos willing to part ways with the 22-year-old to financial a deal for Erling Braut Haaland, as per The Times. The Borussia Dortmund striker is one of their top summer targets, and they are aiming to recoup funds from the sale of several players out on loan. Aside from Odegaard, Dani ...
Crystal Palace boss impressed by Carlo Ancelotti’s work at Everton
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson expects a tough test against Everton on Monday night. Palace’s squad are preparing to travel to Goodison Park. “Any time you go to Everton, you’re going to face a very very difficult game,” Hodgson said. “They are a good team, well-coached and the players they’ve brought in have made them much stronger. We have to prepare as well as we can and have faith that if we play as well as we know we can do, we can get a good result. “I think it will be a very different team [to the last meeting at Goodison Park]. Carlo [Ancelotti] is working with them and improving them all the time. Almost a year has gone by so that’s another year of working with Carlo. “He’s brought in players that have strengthened the players even more. We know it will be a tough game, but unfor...
Arsenal midfielder says he would like to play with Manchester United star at Boca Juniors
Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira has talked about the prospect of playing alongside Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani at Boca Juniors next season. The Uruguay international returned to his home country last week to grieve his mother’s death, who succumbed to coronavirus. In a recent interview with ESPN Argentina, Torreira said that he does not see himself playing in Europe next season and would like to be closer to his dear ones. He added that he has always dreamt of playing for Boca Juniors and was hopeful that the Gunners would agree on a loan deal this summer. In the same interview, he was asked about the future of compatriot Cavani, whose contract with the Red Devils expires at the end of the season. There is an option to extend his deal for another 12 months, but the signs are...
Double boost for Chelsea, key Arsenal duo doubtful
The 2020/21 Premier League season continues apace this weekend, with some important fixtures taking place from Saturday to Monday. The action gets underway at lunchtime on Saturday, as Chelsea go head-to-head with West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have received a double boost ahead of the game, with Tammy Abraham and Callum Hudson-Odoi back in training after injury. Leeds United versus Sheffield United is next on the agenda, with Leicester City vs Manchester City following in the early evening game. Arsenal vs Liverpool completes the Saturday line-up in a crucial game for both teams as they strive to qualify for Europe. The Gunners could be without Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe, with both players struggling with injuries at the moment. There are four games on Sunday, ea...
