Erling Haaland scored four times as Manchester City maintained the pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 5-1 thrashing of Wolves. Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat of Bournemouth earlier in the day meant City had to respond in the evening kick-off and they did so in style, a dominant performance proving far too much for Gary O’Neil’s mid-table side. Check out …
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Girona 4-2 Barcelona – Player Ratings
Another Barcelona matchday, another horribly chaotic performance from the club, who lost 4-2 to Girona, who have now leapfrogged them to second place in La Liga. Andreas Christensen and Artem Dovbyk traded goals within four minutes before Robert Lewandowski scored from the spot to take the lead just before the break. The match looked in Barcelona’s control for the most …
Read More »Getafe in talks with Manchester United over extending Mason Greenwood’s loan deal
Manchester United and Getafe are reportedly in talks over extending Mason Greenwood’s loan deal for a second season. Greenwood joined the Spanish side on loan last summer, and has impressed with 10 goals in 32 appearances. The 22-year-old has one year remaining on his contract, but United have the option to extend it for a further year, and may do …
Read More »Barcelona forward’s wife reaction on social media as Xavi overlooks player vs Girona
Vitor Roque has found it extremely hard to get game-time under Xavi Hernandez since arriving at Barcelona in the winter. The 19-year-old striker has been constantly overlooked by the manager leading to intense speculations about the Brazilian potentially leaving on loan in the summer. Oftentimes, when Barcelona are in need of goals in a game, Xavi has opted for other …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel open to Premier League return
This article was originally published on Fabrizio Romano’s Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service here: thedailybriefing.io — The only chance to stay at Bayern now is if the board members will ask him to do so and present a new project. …
Read More »Ipswich boss McKenna excited by Premier League challenge
Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna is relishing the “fantastic challenge” of playing in the Premier League after his side secured promotion with a 2-0 defeat of Huddersfield this afternoon. The Tractor Boys required just a point to ensure they finished as runners-up to Championship winners Leicester City and goals from Wes Burns and Omari Hutchinson prompted wild celebrations at Portman Road. …
Read More »Juventus hoping to use Bayern Munich to sign Zirkzee
Juventus is looking to outmanoeuvre the competition by signing Joshua Zirkzee with the help of Bayern Munich. Bayern sold him to Bologna, but the Germans retained a buy-back clause, which they could trigger at a reasonable price. Any club that signs him directly from Bologna faces paying a hefty fee, with some reports suggesting he might be worth up to …
Read More »Radu Dragusin’s agent hits out at Ange Postecoglou and warns 22-year-old could leave in the summer
Radu Dragusin’s agent has hit out at Ange Postecoglou over the Romanian’s lack of playing time this season. Dragusin arrived at Spurs in January from Italian side Genoa in a deal worth £25, as the north London club beat off competition from German giants Bayern Munich for his signature. The Romanian’s time in the Premier League hasn’t gone how he …
Read More »West Ham legend wants club to send signal of intent and appoint Ruben Amorim as manager
Mark Noble and Tim Steidten want West Ham to appoint Ruben Amorim as their next manager, believing it would show major intent according to reports. The Hammers are looking to replace David Moyes, who is expected to leave the club at the end of the season after four and a half years in charge. The Scot led the Hammers to …
Read More »Howe reacts to 4-1 win – Reveals big positives from Burnley as Toon move above Man Utd
Eddie Howe believes “confidence and strength” is returning to his Newcastle United side following today’s 4-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, feeling we looked fresh, fit and responded brilliantly to a tough start. Wilson, Isak, Bruno and Longstaff all got on the scoresheet in an emphatic away win that also saw the likes of Joelinton and Miguel Almiron feature …
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