Category: Football

Rafael Benitez had complimentary words for his goalkeeper after Martin Dubravka kept Everton at bay on Wednesday night. Everton had 76 per cent possession against a Newcastle side intent on defending and registered 19 shots. Richarlison cancelled out Salomon Rondon’s early breakaway strike for the visitors but Everton ultimately paid the price for spurning two …

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Oh for the options and the gumption of Unai Emery. When his Arsenal side were undeservedly losing to Tottenham at half-time in their north London derby on Sunday, the Spaniard ruthlessly made two substitutions and changed his team’s formation despite their domination. It certainly helps when you have international footballers Aaron Ramsey and Alexandre Lacazette …

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With all the fuss about Mohamed Salah, Alvaro Morata and Romelu Lukaku struggling in front of goal, we thought we would look at the players who have missed the most ‘Big Chances’, as defined by Opta as ‘a situation where a player should reasonably be expected to score’. These players have all missed seven or more …

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Southampton have announced the appointment of Ralph Hasenhuttl as their new manager. The 51-year-old Austrian, who succeeds Mark Hughes, has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal and will take charge on Thursday. The Saints parted company with Hughes on Monday having won only one of their 14 Premier League games this season and lying 18th in the …

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Bayern Munich are confident of landing Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey on a free transfer, according to reports. The Welshman’s contract is up at the end of the current season with the Gunners letting him know that he can leave the club on a free. Liverpool and Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for …

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Young Boys head coach Gerardo Seoane is braced for a Manchester United response following their latest poor showing at the weekend. Jose Mourinho‘s side were jeered off the pitch for the display as much as the result against Crystal Palace, having been held to a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday. It further dents …

Read More “Young Boys boss admits Man United struggle is ‘not usual’”

Manchester City have announced teenager Phil Foden has signed a new five-and-a-half-year deal with the club. Foden, who has made eight Premier League appearances this season and 13 in all competitions, will remain at the Etihad Stadium until at least 2024. “Phil Foden has agreed a new five-and-a-half-year contract extension with City,” the club said …

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Gareth Southgate has defended his decision to give Wayne Rooney an England send-off. Rooney was named in Southgate’s 28-man squad to face the USA and Croatia later this month, with the former England captain only featuring in the first game. It will be one final send-off for Rooney as he earns his 120th cap, his …

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Allan McGregor’s form for Rangers this season has left his manager Steven Gerrard ruing Liverpool’s failure to ever sign the goalkeeper at his peak. The veteran goalkeeper, 36, has rolled back the years this season with some phenomenal performances between the sticks and was at his best on Thursday evening to keep La Liga outfit …

Read More “Gerrard on Rangers star he ‘wouldn’t have minded a bit of’ at Liverpool”

Juan Mata has revealed what he told Ashley Young just before he scored Manchester United’s equaliser against Juventus in their 2-1 win. The Reds brought on Mata and Marouane Fellaini with just over ten minutes left to swing the match in their favour. Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning volley had looked enough to seal all the points …

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