Premier League
‘It looks good’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirms Man United injury boost for Palace clash
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has provided an injury update on Edinson Cavani ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Crystal Palace. Cavani sustained a calf injury in mid-February, and he has since missed four games for the Red Devils across all competitions. Ahead of the Eagles game, Solskjaer confirmed that Cavani has returned to training, and he is hopeful that the striker can at least make the bench. He told Manutd.com: “Edi has trained this morning, and hopefully there is no reaction. It looks good.” “Edi has got the desire and hunger and, of course, he wants to join in, even if it’s from the bench. Hopefully, he’ll say tomorrow that there’s been no reaction.” Aside from Cavani, none of the remaining injured players – Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Phil Jones – will ...
Paper Talk: New deal ‘unlikely’ for Arsenal star, Clarke tipped for Celtic, United get UEL boost
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Alexandre Lacazette has been tipped to leave Arsenal this summer. According to football.london, Lacazette has already decided his future as manager Mikel Arteta plots a summer clearout. The 29-year-old has scored 11 goals in 30 appearances this season, despite not being a regular in the starting XI. The former Lyon striker was linked with a switch to Atletico Madrid last summer, but the move failed to materialise. With just one year remaining on his current contract, Arsenal appear ready to sanction a transfer at the end of the season. Atletico and Roma have been linked with the forward, alth...
‘This is a much bigger test’: Lawrenson gives prediction for Liverpool vs Chelsea game
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has told the BBC that the Reds will draw against Chelsea at Anfield this week. Jurgen Klopp’s side got back to winning ways in the Premier League after beating Sheffield United 2-0 last weekend. They next play Chelsea at Anfield, a venue where they haven’t won for over two months. The Reds used to be unbeatable at home, but recent events have made this period where opponents want to play them in their own backyard. The Blades are the weakest team in the Premier League this season, but a win is a win and Liverpool will certainly be in good spirits ahead of their clash with Chelsea. However, Lawrenson believes that both sides will play out a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Thursday. The former Irish international said: “Chelsea don’t concede many goals, but they don’t ...
Manchester City in bizarre spat with Opta
Manchester City are in another battle with stats boffins Opta over Pep Guardiola’s managerial record. But Opta acknowledged Saturday’s 2-1 win over West Ham as the moment Pep reached his double ton. The Athletic report that City officials made the case in a meeting with Opta. The report adds that games that are decided on penalties are what’s causing the stats imbalance. Opta and City also held differing views over their incredible winning streak. The stats experts said that the win against Swansea made it an English record of 15 wins in a row in all competitions. But City think they already hold the record when they won 20 in a row during a dominant 2017-18 season. However, one of those games was won on penalties against Wolves in the Carabao Cup. Opta stats recorded that as a draw, which...
Paper Talk: Man Utd star to reject England, Arsenal latest, Alaba issues demands
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to commit his international future to DR Congo. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Manchester United defender is frustrated at being overlooked by England manager Gareth Southgate. Wan-Bissaka has represented both nations at youth level, but he is yet to be capped on the senior stage. The 23-year-old will decide his fate later this month when England announce their squad for three World Cup qualifiers. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier are amongst the options at Southgate’s disposal. While Wan-Bissaka has performed well with United, ...
“I do believe Harry will look to leave”: Tottenham legend issues worrying comments on Kane
Glenn Hoddle believes that Harry Kane will ask to leave Tottenham Hotspur if the club fails to win silverware this season. Spurs kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive with a 4-0 victory over Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Jose Mourinho’s side are also through to the final of the Carabao Cup and have progressed to the last-16 of the Europa League. Kane has repeatedly been linked with a move away from Spurs, and Hoddle has tipped him to ask for a transfer if success isn’t forthcoming. “If Spurs don’t start winning silverware, I think he will leave,” he told beIN SPORTS. “That’s why it’s a crossroads for Tottenham – it’s a massive season for them. “If they win the League Cup – the first trophy Mourinho won at Chelsea – that becomes a stepping stone for trophies in the future. ...
‘Class’, ‘Best performance’: Some Arsenal fans praise attacker’s display vs Leicester City
A selection of Arsenal fans heaped praise on Willian following his impressive display against Leicester City in the Premier League this afternoon. The Brazilian has experienced a tough debut season with the Gunners and, before the Foxes game, he managed just three league assists which came on the opening day at Fulham. Willian made an impact with an assist off the bench against Benfica in the Europa League on Thursday, but there were still question marks whether he deserved a start on the left wing ahead of Gabriel Martinelli as part of the rotation. He managed to prove his worth by grabbing an assist in either half at the King Power Stadium and playing a role in the build-up to the penalty which was won by Nicolas Pepe before the interval. The Gunners started poorly as they conceded after...
Manchester United rages at penalty talk as team draw another blank
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United are being negatively influenced by opposition managers referring to their penalty record after being denied a spot-kick in a 0-0 draw at Chelsea on Sunday. United was furious that referee Stuart Attwell stuck to his original call not to award a penalty for handball by Callum Hudson-Odoi despite being asked to review the incident by VAR in the first-half. The Red Devils have been awarded 22 penalties in the Premier League since the start of last season, four more than any other club, which led Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard to question why their sides failed to get the same treatment from officials. “It’s all these outside influences. That’s influencing referees,” said an unusually irate Solskjaer. “We’ve ...
‘He was really good’: Mikel Arteta praises Arsenal attacker after Leicester City win
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted with the performance of Willian during the club’s 3-1 comeback win over Leicester City in the Premier League today. The Gunners went behind after just six minutes and that was down to poor defending on the right flank where Youri Tielemans ran 30 yards unguarded, beating Bernd Leno in goal. The north London side levelled the scores in the 39th minute after Willian delivered a perfect cross from a set-piece for David Luiz, who scored with a free header. Right before the interval, the Gunners made it 2-1 from the penalty spot through Alexandre Lacazette after a handball from Wilfred Ndidi which was spotted by VAR. Shortly after the break, Arteta’s side extended their lead following a wonderful counter-attack which was started and finished by Nicolas...
Paper Talk: Liverpool eye Gerrard, pundit warns Chelsea boss, United target ‘open to move’
Our Paper Talk feature takes a look at the latest news and rumours from some of the top media outlets in the business. Keep up-to-speed with what is happening around football right here at Sportslens. Liverpool and Steven Gerrard appear to be on an inevitable path towards unification. According to the Mirror, current Reds’ boss Jurgen Klopp is being lined up to succeed Joachim Low as Germany’s international manager. Klopp has done an excellent job at Liverpool, guiding the club to successes in the Champions League and the Premier League over the past couple of seasons. However, the wheels have fallen off during the current campaign, sparking talk that Klopp could quit the club. Gerrard is an obvious candidate given his previous connection with Liverpool as a player. The 40-year-old has don...
Pundit embarrasses himself with criticism of Newcastle United fans
Richard Keys has hit out at Newcastle United supporters for wanting Steve Bruce dismissed as the club’s manager. Newcastle are in danger of being relegated from the Premier League after failing to meet expectations this season. Speaking ahead of the Magpies’ home game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, Keys criticised the fans for wanting Bruce sacked. “I don’t know what Newcastle fans if not Steve Bruce – I don’t know what they want,” he told beIN SPORTS. “Mike Ashley is well within his rights to continue to support his manager and to run the football club as he sees fit – it’s his.” SL View Keys has become an irrelevance in football circles after being dismissed by Sky Sports for making derogatory comments about female assistant referee Sian Massey in 2011. His latest attempts ...
Big blow for West Ham, Man City star returns, Chelsea man misses out
The 26th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some key match-ups 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 Manchester City going head-to-head with West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. Ruben Dias and John Stones got the City goals, with Michail Antonio replying for the visitors. West Bromwich Albion versus Brighton & Hove Albion is the 3.00 pm kick-off, with Leeds United vs Aston Villa following. Newcastle United round off proceedings today with a tough home fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers. There are five games on Sunday, with the clash between Chelsea and Manchester United the pick of the bunch. The Blues will be witho...
