Category: Soccer
“Never feel pressure!” – Aston Villa manager Unai Emery sends message ahead of pivotal Manchester United clash
Unai Emery has asserted that his Aston Villa players won’t succumb to pressure as they navigate the final third of the Premier League campaign, citing their preparedness for the challenges ahead. Villa had secured 12 wins out of their first 17 Premier League games this season, with all three losses occurring away from home. However,…
INEOS have green lit Kobbie Mainoo’s contract extension – Man United News And Transfer News
27 Manchester United’s recent resurgence has been largely been down the efforts put in by the youngsters in the first team squad. The West Ham victory was a classic example with Kobbie Mainoo bossing the midfield while Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho firing on all cylinders up front. Manager Erik ten Hag was struggling to…
“He has got the natural ability…” – Arsenal boss highlights key Declan Rice attribute
Mikel Arteta has praised Declan Rice for taking on a leadership role at Arsenal, even without wearing the captain’s armband. The midfielder has proven to be an inspired signing for the Gunners since joining them in the summer from West Ham for £105 million. Declan Rice has been outstanding for Arsenal this season, delivering in…
Manchester United appoint Sam Williams from Ipswich to lead recruitment drive for the academy – Man United News And Transfer News
29 Manchester United’s overhaul of their staff setup is continuing apace and the latest appointment is at the academy level. Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic reports that United have hired Sam Williams to lead the recruitment drive at the club for players aged between 17 and 21. Williams arrives from Ipswich with a sterling reputation…
Mauricio Pochettino fires shot at Chelsea’s recruitment strategy “maybe it’s not so good” as he makes issue with young squad
Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged that Chelsea might currently hold a higher position in the Premier League table if they didn’t have such a young squad. In Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay win at Aston Villa, Chelsea fielded a team with an average age of 22.8. Despite their success in cup competitions, Premier League form has…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he needed a break after Man United heartbreak – Man United News And Transfer News
7 Manchester United may have squandered the chance to end their trophy drought under former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but he had given the fans quite a few special nights. Nobody will forget that night in Paris or that special ending to the Manchester derby provided by Scott Mctominay. Hope was building among the fanbase…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri determined to achieve history this season
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has issued a warning to Liverpool and Arsenal as the Premier League title race intensifies. His team could temporarily overtake Liverpool in the table if they defeat Everton in Saturday’s 12:30pm kickoff. Meanwhile, Liverpool, heavy favourites, will face Burnley at 3pm at Anfield. With the two clubs once again vying for…
Willy Kambwala talks about his path to Manchester United and his insipirations in the game – Man United News And Transfer News
6 The one unexpected positive to come out of Manchester United’s injury crisis this season has been the return to form for fringe players and the introduction of academy products. Of course, Kobbie Mainoo is flying the flag high in terms of this season’s academy success story after Alejandro Garnacho last year. With the way…
USMNT weekend viewing guide: Center of attention
In an unusual turn of events, it seems that just as fans of the USMNT are seeing offensive output in Europe’s top leagues reach new levels, the center of the defense is taking some hits. It’s a real mixed bag for USMNT players in Europe, as some of our best offensive and midfield players are…
Man set to leave the club if Moyes stays as manager
Although they’re having another fine season under David Moyes, all is not well at West Ham at present. The East Londoners are hanging on the coat-tails of the top six in the Premier League and are safely through to the knockout stages of the Europa League which begin again next week. There’s a school of…