by index on October 20, 2019
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that the Red Devils are currently in a different era and he is confident that his players can improve with the performances. The Mancunian giants have made a rather average beginning to the current season and they are currently only 10th on the table with nine points.
Elsewhere, the club have also been disappointing with their displays in other competitions and most recently, they required a penalty shoot-out to beat Rochdale in the League Cup while managing only a goalless draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. Speaking in a press conference, Solskjaer stressed that the game has evolved from the 90s and United are currently in a rebuilding phase.
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Tagged as: Alkmaar, Gunnar Solskjaer
by index on September 18, 2019
Manchester United executive vice-chairman has revealed that the club are eyeing more signings for the summer transfer window. The Red Devils have already landed the signatures of Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Daniel James this summer but there could be more additions to the squad, who can stay put with the club for the long-term.
In a report covered by Sky Sports News, a leaked staff email has been presented where Woodward has promised more signings, he wrote: “Despite the inflated nature of the transfer market and constant speculation and stories, which can be misleading, the recruitment team – in conjunction with the manager [Ole Gunnar Solskjaer] – are working calmly behind the scenes to bring in other exciting players that fit their long-term vision for the club.”
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Tagged as: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Daniel James
by index on June 27, 2019
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said that the players must revive their confidence ahead of the Premier League trip to Leicester City this weekend. The north London side have stumbled in the race for the top four with three losses in the previous four games but they are still just one point behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Speaking in a press conference, Emery said that the team must not ponder over previous results and the focus should lie on getting the much-needed win against the Foxes on the road, he said: “The first idea for us is to recover our confidence. Each minute, hour, day and week we are working and training for a big performance to take the three points. We lost the last two matches but our focus has to be on the present, next Sunday.
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Tagged as: Napoli, Unai Emery, Watford
by index on April 18, 2019
Carlos Tevez watched his Boca Juniors outfit get a victory over Deportes Tolima in the Copa Libertadores second round of the group stages. The 3-0 victory ensured that Boca Juniors are unbeaten in five matches across all competitions. Since the loss against Atlético Tucumán towards the end of February, Boca Juniors have been on a strong run of form. They have been able to get three goals in three out of the last four matches. Carlos Tevez was not on the scoresheet against Deportes Tolima, but he played an influential role by featuring up to 88 minutes before being substituted for Almendra.
After the victory, there is confirmed that Boca Juniors had a private team talk in order to ensure that the team performed at the best. It appears that this team talk had a major influence in ensuring that the club was able to feel good on the pitch. It was a complicated game against the Colombian team and Boca Juniors had to get three points in this match after the goalless draw with Jorge Wilstermann in the previous Copa Libertadores match. The next game for Boca Juniors in the South American Champions League will be against Atletico Paranaense. Prior to the game, they have two matches against Estudiantes De Río Cuarto and Banfield.
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Tagged as: Carlos Tevez, De Río Cuarto, Jorge Wilstermann
by index on April 4, 2019
Everton manager Marco Silva has sent a warning to Liverpool ahead of the weekend’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park. The Toffees had recently gone through a three-match losing streak in the Premier League but they managed to make amends at Cardiff City with a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Tuesday night.
In that game, Gylfi Sigurdsson was the standout performer with a goal in either half for the Toffees and speaking after the match, Silva happened to hand a warning to Liverpool by suggesting that the attacker would be playing with more confidence, he said: “All of you are seeing a different Sigurdsson this season. You will see, in the next match against Liverpool, Gylfi playing with more confidence.”
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Tagged as: Gylfi Sigurdsson, Jordan Pickford, Marco Silva
by admin on February 13, 2019
With the first loss under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, Manchester United have come crashing back down to earth for a date with reality.
Champions League exit is staring them in the face, reminding them that they should look more towards becoming continental champions again rather than just being contented with a Top Four finish in the Premier League. [Continue reading…]
Tagged as: Champions League, Man Utd, OGS
by index on February 7, 2019
As the English premiership resumes today, the title battle get more tougher between Liverpool and Manchester City, top four position is piling up more pressure with Tottenham also dropped down in the mix and while the relegation battle get more intrigued.
Since Manchester City defeated Liverpool, they have kept clean sheet all through scoring 28 goals in 6 marches also Liverpool are still clinical in front of goals but are letting in goals unlike before.
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Tagged as: Arsenal, Rafa Benitex, Wembley
by index on December 22, 2018
When everyone was hoping that whether Yaya Toure will make a comeback in the Premier League or not? A statement made by Yaya Toure has strengthened the hope of his fans who are waiting for his return in the team and the tournament. Despite many speculations that he will retire from the professional football he has suggested that “As of now, he has no idea or plan of retirement from professional football.” Adding to this he also said that “My love for football is still the same and immense” even after leaving Olympiacos.
The 35-year old player departed from the Super League Giants of Greek on the evening of Tuesday when both the parties consented to terminate his contract with each other and it was only after 3 months of his 2nd spell at the respective club. When he left the club of Manchester City at the end of the season (last), there were a lot of speculations that he is now ready to head back to his country i.e. England. While leaving the Manchester City he was linked with the West Ham (a club of Premier League) as a midfielder.
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Tagged as: Olympiacos, Pedro Martins, Yaya Toure
by index on November 13, 2018
Derby County defender Curtis Davies said that his team is prepared to fight to win games and that they do not matter if they win ugly. He said that they have been used to playing attractive football under their new manager Frank Lampard but there are times that they need to win ugly.
Curtis Davies said that the team has struggled against physical sides this season and that it was important that they improve in this aspect when facing Birmingham. He said that not all games will be easy and that you need to be prepared to roll up your sleeves and win some matches ugly.
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Tagged as: Curtis Davies, Frank Lampard, Harry Wilson
by index on October 19, 2018
Burnley head coach Sean Dyche believes Joe Hart should have a fair chance of making the England national side after commanding a regular role with the Clarets since the start of the season. The 31-year-old was excluded from the Three Lions squad for the recent World Cup where they excelled to reach up to the semi-final stage.
Since then, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate has indicated that he may focus on the upcoming players with a view to the major tournaments ahead but Dyche feels Hart could have a chance of reclaiming his national team spot, should the manager decide on adding more experience between the sticks.
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Tagged as: Joe Hart, Nick Pope, Sean Dyche