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Alan Pardew’s surprise decision to leave Newcastle and take up the managerial reins at Crystal Palace has seen the turmoil at St. James’ Park return. A man who was once the subject of considerable pressure from fans to leave the club rejuvenated the team during October and November to take the club into the top […]
As the English Premier League enters the business stage of the season, every result carries more importance for teams challenging for the title as one slip-up can prove costly. Manchester City benefitted from Liverpool’s late wobble at the end of last season, but Manuel Pellegrini’s side may not be able to hope for an element […]
The future of Wojciech Szczesny remains in doubt after reports claims that he has been informed that he can leave the club in the summer. The Polish goalkeeper has since lost his place to David Ospina after his errors against Southampton in the first match of the year led to a defeat. The errors were […]
Arsenal travel to the Amex Stadium to face Championship side Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup in what is their first trip out of London in the FA Cup competition since the defeat to Blackburn Rovers at the Emirates in January, 2013. Â Arsenal’s triumph at Wembley was achieved without leaving London last […]
Rave-making young Argentine striker labeled the ‘beast’ is attracting interest from Arsene Wenger as the Frenchman continues to search for top talents all over the world. Arsene smelled the blood with the signing of Alexis Sanchez last summer, and is set to go for another South American in his bid to secure the future of […]
Ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with League 2 side, Cambridge United, later this evening, the defensive duo of Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling will be missing in action, Red Devils Boss, Louis Van Gaal has announced in his pre-match conference. According to the Dutch tactician, the pair in addition to Ashley Young are definitely […]
Ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup Fourth-round tie with League 2 side Cambridge United tonight, manager Louis Van Gaal is expected to face some questions with respect to on-loan Colombian striker, Radamel Falcao during a press conference. The erstwhile Monaco striker has come in for heavy criticism in recent weeks due to his goals drought and […]
The name of German midfielder, Marco Reus has only been mentioned in dispatches in this transfer window. Much of that had to with the fact that he was injured for last months of last year. The 25 year old has been linked to Arsenal in recent times; there were reports last week that he has an […]
Ahead of our FA Cup match against Cambridge on Friday, we bring you latest injury round up. The team was handed a massive boost as Robin van Persie and Luke Shaw have been passed fit to take part in the match. Both players were not part of the team that took on Premier League strugglers […]
Arsene Wenger has confirmed to the media that talks to sign Villarreal defender Gabriel Paulista are progressing. The Frenchman revealed this during his weekly presser. He was asked by journalist to confirm if there were truths to the stories of a bid for the 24-year old, of which he answered: “The talks are progressing quite […]
Manchester United could be in line for a shock capture of Barcelona mega star, Lionel Messi. According to the Metro, the mammoth deal worth over £200m is expected to be facilitated by German kit manufacturers, Adidas. The Red Devils will however face competition for the forward’s signature from runaway league leaders, Chelsea. While a few seasons […]
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Paulo Dybala may have hit a hitch as reports say the 21-year old is being offered a new contract by Palermo. What a player the 21-year old has been this season; scoring 10 goals and turning provider for others. Arsenal are interested in the young forward, and this has not come […]
Chelsea In Shock Cuadrado Move? Fiorentina exciting winger, Juan Cuadrado is been lined up for a move to former European Champions, Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge outfit, according to respected Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio are planning to lure the Colombian star to London. Cuadrado, 26, played a starring role as his team reached the Quarter-Finals […]
“I took Francis Coquelin from France at the age of 16 and he is now 24. He has gone through some difficult periods, but he is a learner and I always kept faith in him.” – Arsene Wenger on Francis Coquelin after the win over Manchester City The sudden rebirth of Francis Coquelin has been […]
The January transfer window is just four weeks away from opening. And the press has been running with stories that Arsenal could bring in more than one player when the transfer window reopens, while most of the musings from Arsene Wenger has pointed to the fact that he is considering signing at least one player […]
The Daily Star reports that Manchester United are mulling over signing Everton defender Seamus Coleman, whose transfer value is put at £25million according to the same paper. Coleman is one of the most gifted defenders in the EPL, and signing him would represent a huge statement of intent by Van Gaal. He is a player […]
The future of Joel Campbell has remained unclear since he rejoined Arsenal after a series of loan spells away from the club. Despite strong interest from several clubs last summer, he still remained in North London. Galatasaray and Benfica were clubs that were close to signing him at the time. A lack of playing time […]
German side Borussia Dortmund have reportedly been making plans to sign Arsenal youngster Chuba Akpom in the January Transfer Window. Jurgen Klopp is said to be a big fan of Chuba Akpom and would be looking to lure the 19 year old starlet to Dortmund knowing they could also land the youngster for a small fee […]
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has launched a £2 million bid to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto, who plays in the Serie A side Fiorentina, according to the Daily Star. This move by Rodgers is coming on the heels of some poor performances put up by Simon Mignolet who has been quite erratic this season. The Belgian […]
Liverpool have confirmed the departure of Oussama Assaidi to Dubai based club “Al Ahli”. The 26-year-old Moroccan signed for the Reds from Dutch side Heerenveen in 2012 but struggled to hold down a place in the team and made just 12 appearances for the team. The player spent last season on loan at Stoke, where he scored five goals, and returned […]