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In a bid to bolster Arsenal’s defensive options in January, reports have indicated that Arsene Wenger is considering a move for Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar. So far this season, incessant injuries have side-lined several of Arsenal defenders leaving the few remaining too frail to put up an enterprising show. Last season, Ron Vlaar was […]
The rumours surrounding Bayern Munich midfielder, Xherdan Shaqiri are intensifying daily and The Daily Star has recently reported that Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are all involved in the chase for the Swiss playmaker. Shaqiri has been rumoured to be eyeing a move out of the Allianz Arena despite featuring several times for the Pep Guardiola […]
One of Manchester United’s long term targets Marco Reus is reportedly inching closer to a switch to the Old Trafford club. it will be recalled that last month EXPRESS reported United’s interest. Although German giants, Borrusia Dortmund and Bayern Munich are already at logger heads because of the player, pundits have continue to wonder what Pep […]
Amid strong transfer links to Arsenal and Chelsea, Manchester United is reportedly preparing a whooping £200,000-a-week offer for Real Madrid’s midfielder and World Cup winner, Sami Khedira according to Daily Star. The 27-year-old player’s contract elapses at the end of the season and all effort by his employers, the UEFA Champions’ League title holders, had […]
In faraway Benfica, another player is being linked to Manchester United. Nicholas Gaitan’s contract with the Portuguese outfit runs out in 2016, and he hitherto had a verbal agreement with his current employers for a contract extension. Several times in the past, the Argentine had been linked to the Old Trafford outfit but they all […]
When Arsenal thought it couldn’t be worse and was hoping for a reprieve from injuries, they were dealt another major blow. It looked like only 3 points were lost against Chelsea but it seems much more was as news frittered in on Friday that the Gunners’ German playmaker Mesut Ozil has a knee injury and would […]
So much has been said about the future of Real Madrid’s Spanish stopper Iker Casillas. The Spanish legend had his somewhat invincibility demystified by erstwhile Los Blancos boss Jose Mourinho who under the pretext of an injury to him brought in former Valencia goalkeeper Diego Lopez only for him to settle for the new goalkeeper […]
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 […]
Dani Alves has reportedly decided to leave Barcelona at the end of this season, if reports coming form Spain can be believed on. The Brazilian has had a very successful career with the Catalan giants since his switch from Sevilla some years back. He has won the league as well as the Champions League and […]
All summer long, the Marco Reus and Borussia Dortmund contract talks break down has attracted interests from clubs all over Europe. At a time, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City were said to be in hot pursuit of the 25-year-old German as he has rejected contract extension offer from his employer, Borussia Dortmund. Now […]
Reports have it that Manchester City are considering selling Yaya Toure in the January transfer window. This report may come as a surprise to some, although there are others that will be expecting the move to happen. But why will Manchester City be willing to sell Yaya Toure, sure Toure has not had a good […]
Reports say Newcastle United owner, Mike Ashley is working on potential replacements for manager Alan Pardew despite what seems like reposing confidence in the manager. It doesn’t at all appear like Ashley would sack Pardew after keeping faith in the manager since 2010. Pardew as the Newcastle manager has won both the Premier League manager […]
In what comes as no surprise, German midfielder Sami Khedira is said to be frustrated with life at Real Madrid and is looking for a move away. The 27 year old was rumored to have refused a contract extension, sparking a flurry of interest from top Premier League clubs, specifically Arsenal and Chelsea. Reports emanating […]
In a season in which the Blues have remained unbeaten in 6 matches thus far, Chelsea’s Boss will be hoping his lads can continue their great run of form. With an important clash against Arsenal slated for Sunday, Chelsea will be hoping to have all their players fit and ready to go. Unfortunately, the rigors […]
Its here again, the league of the champions, and tonight ushers in glory, as Man City take on Roma in a must win match in the Match day 2 fixtures. We will be taking a look at the probable line up for man City, and discussing the probable outcome as well. First, we take our […]
In the summer, Arsenal carried out an internal restructuring of it youth set up when a new Academy head was appointed. Liam Brady had served notice of his departure last year, before he eventually step down as the head of the club’s Hale End Academy in May. His replacement Andries Jonker has already being at […]
The English Premier League of 2013/2014 was a captivating affair. Liverpool got to sniff victory, but was ultimately denied by a far more polished Manchester City. In the end, Liverpool fell 2 points short as they folded in critical games. Now, the 2014/2015 Premier League season is about to get underway and it will be […]
Whether you’re an armchair supporter or just love watching as much football as you can, it’s frustrating when you don’t know which game is on which channel and when. For supporters of the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool, a Saturday match with a 3 o’clock kick-off is a rarity. However, […]
Man City v Stoke Man City have started this campaign the same way they finished the last; looking like champions. After an opening day victory against Newcastle and breezing past Liverpool on Monday night, City will be looking to make it 3 wins in a row at The Etihad, where they won 17 of their […]
Tottenham vs Liverpool After falling to defeat at the hands of Manchester City, Liverpool will be looking to bounce back at White Hart Lane this Sunday. Tottenham have got off to a good start under Mauricio Pochettino and sit pretty on top of the league, having not yet conceded a goal. Spurs midfielder Erik Lamela […]