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Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Southampton on Sunday was tarnished by what looked like a serious injury to right back Kyle Naughton. The 25 year old could not continue after coming out worse from a tackle by on loan Chelsea left back Ryan Bertrand. He later hobbled off the field and was replaced by Eric Dier […]
Louis van Gaal is frustrated that two of his more reliable first team members will be traveling half way round the world. With the International break coming up, the Argentine national team coach has called up British record transfer, Angel Di Maria and left footed defender Marcos Rojo for duty. The Argentine duo will have […]
Arsenal’s early season matches have been blighted by injuries, several players have succumbed to various degrees of injuries since the season started, a situation that has severally weaken the squad in some areas. While some players are away on international duty, we take a look at the players currently sidelined and when they are likely […]
Chelsea Football club has re-ignited their interests in Uruguayan striker, Edison Cavani, who plays for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the French Ligue 1. The player was heavily linked with Arsenal throughout the summer transfer window this year but he remains at the Parc de Princes as a forward. All speculations linking the player away […]
Manchester United have received another injury blow with youth defender Paddy McNair after the youngster sustained an hamstring injury during the Red Devils 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday afternoon. The defender is part of the make-shift defence line designed by Louis van Gaal in the absence of more reliable first team regulars. BBC has […]
Everton manager Roberto Martinez has hailed young defender John Stones as Everton’s captain in waiting. The youngster has started the Toffees’ last 5 games and has been terrific. This has led the Everton boss to declare that the English youngster is ready to make the step up should the opportunity be presented to him.  “John […]
Despite Mats Hummels’ recent claim that he wasn’t considering a switch to any Premier League outfit, Arsenal and Manchester United have continued to monitor the German international with both Arsene Wenger and Louis van Gaal keen to bolster their defensive options by the New Year. The Borussia Dortmund defender has said that he won’t be […]
PSG face a battle on their hands to get a good deal for embattled striker Edison Cavani. The Uruguayan forward hasn’t really lived up to expectation following his big money move from Napoli some summers ago. At PSG, he has been forced to play in an unfamiliar position which is on the wings no thanks […]
With their hard fought victory over Everton last weekend, Manchester United will be looking forward to better days ahead as Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Jonny Evans and Jesse Lingard will be returning to light training this week. Jesse had sustained an injury to his leg in the 24th minute in Manchester United’s Premier […]
Arsenal seem to be edging closer to landing long term target Sami Khedira. According to various reportsin the English and Spanish media, Khedira is hopeful of finally sealing his switch to long term admirers Arsenal. Arsenal were keen on him in the summer though Wenger dispelled the rumours of the link but as we all […]
Arsene Wenger usually has a demeanour that does not ruffle feathers, one who displays an urbane posture all the time. A person that seldom gets animated even in the most difficult of situations. It is rare to see many managers or situation get under the Frenchman’s skin, like his reaction to Jose Mourinho on Sunday. […]
Following Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, a loss that continued Arsenal’s trend of coming up second best in big games, injured striker Yaya Sanogo took to his official Facebook page to rally the fans after another disappointing defeat to Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea. “Very disappointing afternoon at Stamford Bridge, but we don’t have to […]
Ahead of the winter transfer window, Liverpool are weighing up a move for the Portuguese rave of the moment, Brazilian striker Anderson Talisca. The Brazilian striker stars for Portuguese champions Benfica and has already netted 6 goals in 7 appearances. Hence , according to the reports in the Mirror, there is a huge Premier League […]
Swansea city and Ivorian forward Wilfried Bony has stated that he does not expect to leave the Welsh club this January amidst speculations of a winter transfer. Bony moved to Swansea City in July 2013 from Dutch Eredevisie side Vitesse in a Welsh record  transfer fee of £12m. His bright start to life at the English […]
Manchester City have reportedly made an approach for Borussia Dortmund star midfielder Marco Reus. Manuel Pellegrini’s side have moved ahead as the front runner to sign the 25-year-old German attacking midfielder after officially sounding Dortmund their interest on the former Borussia Monchengladbach sensation. Marco Reus all through the summer has been linked to host of […]
As the winter transfer window is just about 86 days before it is kicked open by football governing bodies, speculations, rumours and gossips concerning players’ transfers and clubs’ acquisitions are underway. A plethora of English Premier League clubs and scores of players would make moves in January when the window opens. Therefore, attention should be […]
Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal as revealed that left-back Luke Shaw suffered a dead knee in United’s 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday and had to be substituted so as not to aggravate the injury. He told BBC sport in an interview after the game that ‘He has a dead knee. He could have […]
Radamel Falcao has once again expressed his desire to see his loan deal at Manchester United converted into a permanent deal. The striker who scored his first United goal on Sunday in the 2-1 win over Everton, and also made a crucial clearance off the line in an effort by Phil Jagielka during the second […]
Mancester City defensive midfielder, Fernandinho as been dropped by the Brazilian national team coach, Dunga from their coming matches against Argentina and Japan during the coming International break due to an injury he suffered in the game against Aston Villa which City won by a 2-0 margin. He limped off the pitch after 56 minutes […]
Chelsea football club have been cautioned for the poor handling of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtios’ head injury in their 2-0 win over Arsenal at the weekend. The young Belgian collided with Alexis Sanchez, but was allowed to play on for another 14minutes before being substituted- a move being frowned at by the Premier League new concussion […]