Premier League
Liverpool fans show full support for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool fans have thrown their full support behind under-fire Reds boss Jurgen Klopp by hanging a heartfelt banner outside of Anfield The Reds slipped to their third consecutive Premier League defeat on Saturday as Leicester City fought from behind to claim a 3-1 victory at the King Power. And Liverpool have now fallen 13 points behind league leaders Manchester City, who still have a match in hand. Klopp, who has come under increasing pressure as Liverpool’s form has slipped, appeared on the verge of tears as he conceded that the title race is over for the Reds. The 53-year-old German has also dealt with heartbreak off the field after his mother, Elisabeth, passed away and he was unable to travel to Germany for the funeral. Liverpool fans have rallied around Klopp as a banner was spotted...
French club ‘agree to sell’ Liverpool target, United fans get excited
The ongoing saga over Sven Botman’s future took another interesting twist on Sunday evening. According to Get French Football, Lille have agreed a deal to sell the defender to an unnamed major European club for between €40-45 million this summer. However, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, there is still no agreement in place. Sven Botman will certainly be a key player in the summer transfers market, but there’s still no agreement with any English club as of today. “Fake news”, agent Bruinenberg comments. Tottenham and Liverpool were interested in January but he’s never been close to leave Lille. 🔴 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 14, 2021 SL View Botman’s performances for Lille have led to him being linked with a big-money move this summer. Liverpool have be...
Pundit says Arsenal and Leicester could sign transfer target for just £15 million
Former Celtic striker Andy Walker has claimed that Odsonne Edouard could be sold for as little as £15 million this summer. Eduoard’s current deal with Celtic expires in 2022 and he has shown no signs of signing a new contract with the Scottish Premiership club. The 23-year-old has been linked with Arsenal and Leicester City over the past few months, and Walker believes that Celtic would be well advised to sell the forward. “Odsonne Edouard realises that he’s got ability and is worth a lot of money,” Walker told the Scottish Football Podcast. “How much? I’m not sure, as he’s not been firing on all cylinders. “Let’s say they paid £9m for him but any player who switches off – I think that’s alarming for any potential suitor. “I know that it’s your job as the manager and the coaching staff to ...
Unhappy Chelsea star will push for move away from the club this summer
Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech wants to discuss his future with the club this summer. According to Corriere dello Sport, the 27-year-old is unhappy with his lack of game time and wants to move on at the end of the season. Ziyech has made 19 appearances in all competitions for the Blues, scoring just twice since joining the club from Ajax. AC Milan and Roma have previously linked with Ziyech and could be open to negotiating a loan move for the Moroccan. SL View Ziyech built up an impressive reputation during his time with Ajax, but he has failed to replicate that form in a Chelsea shirt. After getting off to steady enough start with the Blues, the forward appears to have regressed dramatically over the past couple of months. His cause wasn’t helped by Frank Lampard’s scattergun approach to ma...
Forget top four – can Liverpool qualify for Europe this season?
Liverpool’s 3-1 defeat at Leicester City on Saturday left their hopes of retaining the Premier League title in tatters. Securing a place in next season’s Champions League is now the height of their ambitions, although it would be a brave move to back them to achieve the feat. However, given that the Reds could drop to sixth place by the end of the weekend, is it too early to start thinking that qualifying for the Europa League might be problematical? SL View Three successive league defeats have left Liverpool looking nervously over their shoulders with a third of the season remaining. As things stand Manchester City, Manchester United and Leicester look good bets to claim the top three spots this term. The Reds’ hopes of finishing in the top four are questionable, with Chelsea and Everton ...
Cavani and Fernandes return, Predicted Man United line-up (4-2-3-1) vs West Brom
Manchester United will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Premier League when they face West Bromwich Albion on the road tomorrow. The Red Devils have been inconsistent in the league over the past four games, picking up just five points during this period. As a result, they have dropped five points behind arch-rivals Manchester City for top spot, having also played an extra game. Their title prospects have taken a hit with the recent run of results and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will want a strong showing from his side at The Hawthorns. The club are going into the game on the back of a slender 1-0 win over West Ham United in the FA Cup fifth round on Tuesday night. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: David de Gea had a disappointing game against Everton last weekend where he sh...
Arsenal receive boost in signing on-loan Real Madrid star, available for £22m
Arsenal have received a potential boost in signing Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a permanent basis this summer. The Spain international is currently in his second season on loan with the Gunners and has already made 61 appearances for them in all competitions. It is unclear whether the Gunners will look to sign him permanently in the summer, but La Razon claims that Los Blancos are willing to sanction his sale. The midfielder is not in the plans of Los Blancos manager Zinedine Zidane and it is reported that he could be sold for around £22 million (€25m). Ceballos’ former side Real Betis are also interested, but they may only approach to sign him if Nabil Fekir heads through the exit door. SL view: Ceballos had an impressive debut season with the Gunners where he caught the e...
3 Arsenal players with a point to prove against Leeds United
Arsenal will return to Premier League action on Sunday where they entertain Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium. The north London side have recently lost momentum with back-to-back league defeats and that has dropped them to 11th in the table. They are still with an outside chance of making the top four with a nine-point deficit, but need to start winning games to improve their prospects. Mikel Arteta’s side will come up against Leeds on Sunday afternoon. The Whites are currently one point and one place ahead of them in the standings. We look at three Gunners players, who may have a point to prove against the west Yorkshire outfit. Martin Odegaard The Norwegian joined the Gunners on loan from Real Madrid under much fanfare last month, but he has hardly played for them. He has managed only...
Club official confirms that Chelsea & Liverpool have missed out on major target
RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano has agreed a deal to join Bayern Munich. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old will complete a move to the reigning Bundesliga champions this summer. Salihamidzic just confirmed to Bild that Dayot Upamecano has reached an agreement with Bayern Münich on personal terms: “I can confirm, we’re very happy!” 🔴 The deal will be signed and completed in the coming months, when the release clause [€42.5m] will be paid to RB Leipzig. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 12, 2021 SL View Upamecano has been one of the most sought-after defenders in Europe following his impressive performances for Leipzig over the past couple of years. The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea, while Manchester United and ...
Liverpool forced into more changes, Tottenham boss set to shuffle pack
The 24th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some exciting match-ups, particularly towards the top 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 this weekend, with Leicester City going head-to-head with Liverpool at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes recovered from a goal down to secure a 3-1 victory – James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes got the goals. Crystal Palace versus Burnley is the 3.00 pm kick-off, but most fans will be eagerly awaiting the early evening fixture. Manchester City have swept all before them over the last few weeks and look a good bet to continue their stunning form against Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola has a strong City squ...
Former Arsenal player tells Chelsea boss to ‘sit down and keep quiet’
Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown says that Thomas Tuchel should “sit down and keep quiet” when Chelsea are playing. Keown, who commentated on the Blues’ FA Cup victory at Barnsley on Thursday, was unimpressed with Tuchel’s animated behaviour on the touchline. “Tuchel has come through the door and he’s had five very good results,” he told talkSPORT. “Chelsea showed a different side to their game last night with some character. “But you’ve got to limit the messages that come across. He was up on his feet, he was really angry last night. “It’s one of those, ‘boss, can you just keep quiet because I need to concentrate, it’s a difficult pitch here. I’m over the white line, let me play’. “I thought he got the balance a little bit wrong. Look, I’ve not done the job and it must be really frust...
West Ham set for injury boost, Chelsea hoping star will return
The Premier League season continues this weekend, with the 24th round of fixtures featuring some high-profile matches. There are four games on Saturday, two of which will have a big bearing on proceedings at the top of the EPL table. The action gets underway at 12.30 pm as Leicester City welcome Liverpool to the King Power Stadium. Both teams head into the game in the top four and will be eager to pick up three points to keep themselves in the title hunt. Crystal Palace versus Burnley is next on the agenda, but that will merely serve as a warm-up for the early evening game. Table-topping Manchester City have been in imperious form over the past few weeks and will fancy their chances of beating Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium. There are four games on Sunday, with the pick of the bun...
