Eager to put an end to their three-game winless streak across competitions, Chelsea welcomed local rivals Tottenham Hotspur to Stamford Bridge for their Premier League Matchday 34 appointment on Thursday night (May 2). Their urgency to improve was prominent, as they produced one of their finest performances of the season to claim an impressive 2-0 victory. Tottenham Hotspur Dominate Possession, …
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Two midfielders that Xavi wants for Barcelona, one is a La Masia graduate
While Barcelona’s desire to bolster the defensive midfield position is an open secret by now, Xavi is also in favor of signing interior midfielders who can lend a hand higher up the pitch. Despite having Ilkay Gundogan, Pedri, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, and Fermin for the two central midfield spots, the 44-year-old coach aspires to have more depth. His reasons …
Read More »Liverpool and Arsenal considering ambitious move for Barcelona star
Premier League clubs Liverpool and Arsenal are both eyeing a move for Barcelona midfielder Pedri. The Spaniard is one of the best players in the world in his position and he is rated by the fans. Having shown his quality for the Catalans and the Spanish national team, Pedri has earned plaudits for his passing and creativity. According to Marca …
Read More »Awful news on Fabian Schar – Eddie Howe reveals full extent as injury crisis continues
The injury crisis at Newcastle United refuse to go away, as Eddie Howe has confirmed this morning that Fabian Schar looks set to miss the remainder of the season. The Swiss international looked visibly uncomfortable in last weekend’s 5-1 win over Sheffield United and tried to play on after feeling something in his hamstring. He was eventually replaced at half-time …
Read More »5 Best Players From 1st Leg
Earlier this week, we were treated to two fascinating UEFA Champions League semi-final clashes. On Tuesday night (April 30), six-time European champions Bayern Munich welcomed record 14-time winners Real Madrid to Allianz Arena for the first leg. The scoreboard flashed 2-2 at the end of the enthralling encounter, setting the stage for a grand showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium …
Read More »Mauricio Pochettino could now be replaced by former Bayern boss
Mauricio Pochettino’s days at Chelsea could very well be numbered. The Stamford Bridge-based outfit has struggled to assert itself for much of the 2023/24 campaign and faces an uphill battle to break into European spots. With that in mind, former Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick is now considered a ‘strong candidate’ to potentially replace his London counterpart. “Hansi Flick …
Read More »Bernardo Silva to spark tug of war between Euro giants
This summer could be a hugely important one for Man City and Bernardo Silva. The tricky Portuguese has won all there is to win during his time at the Etihad Stadium, and at 29 years of age, may feel that it’s time for a new experience. CaughtOffside columnist, Fabrizio Romano, recently revealed on his official Instagram account that Barcelona’s Joao …
Read More »Report – Juventus considering making a move for Arsenal star
Gabriel Jesus’s future at Arsenal is very uncertain as the Gunners continue to evolve. Under Mikel Arteta, Arsenal has been one of the strongest teams in England over the last two seasons, challenging for the Premier League title in consecutive seasons. Upon their return to the Champions League, they even reached the quarterfinals of the competition. However, Arsenal is looking …
Read More »Report: Six era-defining Barcelona players are set ‘untransferable’
According to a report from SPORT, Barcelona have shortlisted five players, namely, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Pau Cubarsi, Pedri, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal who are absolutely non-transferable this summer. Apart from the five mentioned players, Gavi also happens to be on the same list but Xavi understands he cannot use the midfielder’s services at the beginning of the next season. …
Read More »Gabriel Jesus wants to fight for his place
With only a few games left of the 2023/24 season, Arsenal in all likelihood will already be making plans for how their squad is going to look after the summer transfer window. It’s clear from how well the Gunners have done in the current campaign, that their recruitment was spot on last summer, not forgetting of course that they’ve not …
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