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It wasn’t pretty, but Man City managed to pull out three points against Arsenal on Saturday thanks to a winner at the death from Rodri. However, Citizens boss Pep Guardiola firmly believed the better side lost in this fixture. Via BBC Sport: “Arsenal were better. We face a team that in recent years has struggled […]

Liverpool will be without their boss when they visit Chelsea for a massive clash on Sunday at Stamford Bridge. Jurgen Klopp has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation with mild symptoms. Jürgen Klopp will miss our meeting with Chelsea on Sunday after returning a suspected positive COVID-19 test result. — Liverpool FC […]

On Thursday, an interview surfaced that Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku did with Sky Sports Italy three weeks ago. Coincidentally enough, it was published at a time where the Blues are struggling to find their form. The Belgian essentially said that he isn’t happy with how manager Thomas Tuchel is utilizing him in the Chelsea formation […]

As the winter transfer window is mere days away from opening, Arsenal is now reportedly eyeing a move for one notable Brazilian talent. As noted by Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has asked club officials to push to sign Coutinho. Coutinho has been the subject of a multitude of transfer rumors over […]

Barcelona boss Xavi has already secured his first signing in charge of the club, with Ferran Torres set to arrive in January from Manchester City. Now, he’s looking to bring in a veteran striker to bolster the Catalan side. Per Fabrizio Romano, Barca is very keen on Juventus frontman Alvaro Morata, who is currently on […]

Romelu Lukaku secured a big-money move to Chelsea in August but it appears that he isn’t happy with the current situation under manager Thomas Tuchel. The Belgian international recently spoke to Sky Sports about life at Stamford Bridge and his future plans. By the sounds of it, he isn’t keen on staying with the Blues […]

Barcelona fans can forget about Cristiano Ronaldo as a report now claims that rumors swirling about his transfer was just a prank. Amid Manchester United’s struggles, a report from Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is offering himself to Barcelona. The article added that “the Portuguese is not comfortable in Manchester and has […]

Arsenal will have their work cut out for them on New Years Day as they lock horns with league leaders Manchester City. Unfortunately, the Gunners will be without their boss, Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second time: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has tested positive for Covid-19 and will not […]

A report suggests that Manchester United’s recent evident poor team chemistry was the result of Ralf Rangnick’s unconventional management style. Manchester United was heavily criticized over its latest performance against Newcastle United. The Red Devils are already being handled by a new manager but is appears that there is still no significant improvement reflecting on […]

A Chelsea legend has returned to the club. John Terry, who was recently an assistant at Aston Villa, has accepted a new job with the Blues in a coaching consultant role with the Academy, starting on a part-time basis next month: Chelsea have announced that John Terry is returning to the club in a coaching […]

As the January transfer window quickly approaches, one name that many are keeping an eye on is PSG star Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman’s current deal at the Parc des Princes expires next summer and it’s believed that he will leave as a free agent and sign with Real Madrid. However, he is eligible to put […]

Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne, who just won Euro 2020 with Italy in the summer, will become a free agent in 2022, with the likes of Inter Milan and Tottenham interested in his services. However, MLS side Toronto FC have thrown their hat into the Insigne sweepstakes and made the Italian an offer that will be […]

Barcelona has officially completed the signing of Man City winger and Spain international Ferran Torres, who joins the Catalan club for a €55 million fee. The youngster signed a deal at Camp Nou through 2027 with a release clause of €1 billion, with Xavi seeing him as a key piece of their future. After the […]

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is heading into the final six months of his current deal at Old Trafford and with no extension in sight, he is free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club in January. Numerous European giants are said to be interested in the Frenchman, including PSG, Juventus, and Real Madrid, […]

Ousmane Dembele may have just made up his mind regarding whether he wants to stay with Barcelona or leave. To this day, things have not been concrete between Barcelona and Ousmane Dembele. The 24-year-old has not inked a fresh set of terms with the club despite numerous reports in the past suggesting that there has […]

Chelsea grabbed a crucial three points on Sunday against Aston Villa as they cruised to a 3-1 victory. However, it wasn’t all that convincing until Blues boss Thomas Tuchel decided to bring on Romelu Lukaku in the second half, with the Belgian instantly making a difference. He smashed home a clinical header just minutes after […]

When Real Madrid is in transfer rumors, they are usually linked with the best of the best. It’s only natural and hardly surprising that both Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have recently been connected to the Spanish giants. Of course, the rumors around Mbappe are stronger, but a recent report by Marca highlighted that Haaland […]

Chelsea started the English Premier League in a great way. Under Thomas Tuchel, the London side looked destined to win the title for the first time since 2017. They had momentum from winning the Champions League in May of this year. Adding to that momentum, they brought Romelu Lukaku back to England from Inter Milan. […]

Tottenham Hotspur has not had a good stretch of seasons in the English Premier League. They’ve been doing better than the past few decades, regularly in and around the top six. Unfortunately for their fans, however, Spurs have not been able to get their hands on the title. After retaining Harry Kane over the summer, […]

Real Madrid is one of the greatest teams in the history of world sports. They’ve won 13 Champions League titles, over 30 Spanish league titles, and numerous other titles. Generally, they are one of the most recognizable sports brands in the world. Thus, they are always linked to the best players on the market. Right now, […]

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski believes that there are six top contenders in the UEFA Champions League competition this season. Over the recent summer transfer window, multiple clubs bolstered their squads in an effort to give their side a fighting chance to be a serious contender in this season’s Champions League. From Paris Saint-Germain signing […]

Atletico Madrid is seriously sliding in the La Liga rankings as of late. After an impressive run of form through the first period of the season, Los Colchoneros seemed to seriously slow down over the past few weeks. They were right up there with Real Madrid and Sevilla, and miles ahead of Barcelona. Fast forward […]

AC Milan talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic is never one to shy away from speaking his mind. That’s why his latest Merry Christmas message to fans was absolutely no surprise. Take a look at this savagery from the Swede: Merry Chriztmaz pic.twitter.com/oIlfFcP2NQ — Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) December 25, 2021 Tell us how you really feel about Christmas, […]

As the winter transfer window is just around the corner, Barcelona fullback Sergino Dest is now garnering interest from two notable clubs. As noted by the Spanish-based outlet Marca, Bayern Munich and Arsenal are both showing an early transfer interest in Dest ahead of next month’s winter transfer window. Marca adds that Dest does not […]

Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland is one of the hottest properties in world football and many believe he will finally leave Signal Iduna next summer when his transfer fee lowers to around €70 million. While a host of different European giants remain interested in the Norwegian, including Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Manchester City, Dortmund […]

After only joining Man City in 2020, winger Ferran Torres is already on his way back to Spain. Barcelona has reached an agreement with the Citizens to buy the youngster for a total of €65 million in January and by no surprise, Pep Guardiola was asked about the situation. Via City Xtra: “If you are […]

Paul Pogba will surely be a huge loss for Manchester United and the club needs to find a suitable replacement if things will not work out in the near future. With just more than six months left on his current deal with Manchester United, Paul Pogba’s future with the club has been deemed uncertain to […]

With the January transfer window quickly approaching, Barcelona is on the verge of completing its first big signing in the Xavi era. The Catalan giants have reached an agreement with Manchester City winger Ferran Torres, who is expected to join on a permanent basis worth a total of €65 million. Via Fabrizio Romano: Ferrán Torres […]

Barcelona already has a host of young players who have the potential to fill the void left by the club’s former superstar Lionel Messi. After almost two decades, who would’ve thought that Lionel Messi will shock the world and leave Barcelona, his beloved club. At first, many were still hoping that everything was just a […]

Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has been impressed with how his players have committed themselves to the club. After eight matches as Barcelona coach, Xavi Hernandez was able to see what type of players he has in his squad. Talent-wise, the current Barca squad doesn’t have the magnificence of Lionel Messi or the nose for goals […]

Manchester United’s desire to add some talent to the midfield in January is no secret, and Ralf Rangnick seems ready to make a move when the transfer window opens. Despite frequent links to West Ham starlet Declan Rice, who would fill a valuable need in as a holding midfield option, the English giants may turn […]

Following a decorated seven-year stint at Chelsea, Willian decided to trade the blue for the red of Arsenal as he joined on a free transfer prior to the 2020/21 campaign. However, in a recent interview, the Brazilian revealed that he wanted to leave the Emirates after just three months. Despite signing a three-year deal with […]

Erling Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola has provided another major hint at his star client’s future amid Barcelona link-ups. For obvious reasons, Borussia Dortmund goal machine Erling Haaland has become one of the most highly coveted players ahead of the January transfer window. Among the clubs constantly being linked to his name is La Liga side […]

Cristiano Ronaldo made a sterling return to Manchester United but now that the party is over, it turns out that he’s not really what the club needs. This past summer, Manchester United became one of the most talked-about clubs in the sport after managing to pull off the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to the “Theatre […]

Man City star Bernardo Silva secures a bag with a massive pay rise of around £300,000 a week—double his previous wages. Silva has been on a tear this season, showcasing his world-class talent and form within the tough English Premier League. While Man City currently leads the table above Liverpool and Chelsea, Silva plays a […]

Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford is among the club’s biggest stars who may look for his way out of Old Trafford. Though looking promising in the beginning of the season, Manchester United has failed to live up the hype and was even forced to sack its manager in the middle of the campaign. Aside from the […]

Unlike in previous years, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti does not view Barcelona as a direct rival in La Liga this season. Barca moved up a spot in the La Liga table following its dramatic home win over Elche on matchday 18. The Catalan side needed a late goal from midfielder Nico Gonzalez to avoid […]

Bayern Munich Robert Lewandowski had quite a run in 2021, and he capped off the year by reaching yet another historic feat. Lewandowski played a pivotal role in Bayern Munich’s final match of the calendar year, as the Bavarian powerhouse took care of business with a 4-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg in Bundesliga play. The […]

If one was to judge a season based on the first few games, he would think that Arsenal will be relegated. In their first three games, Arsenal had three defeats, conceded nine goals, and scored zero. Fast forward from late August until late December, and Arsenal is fourth. Their start was absolutely abysmal and included […]