Paul Merson has predicted Newcastle United’s trip to Everton to end in a 1-1 draw tonight, labeling Eddie Howe’s side as a ‘funny team’ who have been fortunate this season. There was a return to our intense style of play we are all so used to under Howe in last Saturday’s draw with Man City, but our away form has …
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Leeds star ‘stormed off’ Stadium of Light pitch following Illan Meslier error
Illan Meslier had a night to forget away to Sunderland on Friday night. Despite falling behind to a nine-minute goal from Chris Rigg, Leeds United fought back well to turn the game around. Joel Piroe equalised on the 22-minute mark with Junior Firpo firing the Whites into the lead with just over half an hour left to play. And it …
Read More »Alaves manager in awe of Barcelona rising star – ‘He is going to mark an era’
Barcelona dropped three points during their last La Liga outing and were lucky that Real Madrid could not capitalise on their slip-up. Looking ahead to the team’s clash against Deportivo Alaves on Sunday, the Catalans still have a three-point lead at the top of the table and are back to winning ways after a thumping win in the UEFA Champions …
Read More »Juventus considering terminating Pogba’s contract despite ban reduction
Paul Pogba’s ban for a failed drug test has been reduced, making the midfielder eligible to play again next year, which presents Juventus with a fresh dilemma. The Bianconeri had placed him on minimum wage during his suspension and patiently waited for his appeal, although the club was not optimistic about his chances of receiving a lighter sentence. This is …
Read More »Journalist spots “odd trend” within opening minutes of Liverpool games
Liverpool have made a fantastic start to the 2024/25 campaign under Arne Slot but one journalist has spotted an “odd trend” that has occurred during the opening minutes of some Reds matches this season. The Merseyside club go head-to-head with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday and the Eagles made the perfect start to the game as Eddie …
Read More »Jota goal puts ‘sensational’ Reds ahead after early scare
Diogo Jota’s fourth goal of the season on his 100th start for his side gave Liverpool the lead at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. After a first-minute Eddie Nketiah goal for Palace was ruled out for offside, Kostas Tsimikas sent Cody Gakpo away on the left, whose cross met Jota’s run to allow the Portugal international to …
Read More »Real Madrid monitor Villa striker Duran
According to Football Insider, Real Madrid are keeping a close eye on Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, with an idea of potentially trying to acquire his signature in the upcoming winter transfer window. Though yet to start a match either in the Premier League or the Champions League, the 20-year-old has shown the full scale of his vast talents with …
Read More »Diogo Jota nets against Crystal Palace on 100th Liverpool start
Credit: TNT Sports. Diogo Jota has opened the scoring in Saturday afternoon’s early Premier League matchup between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. The Reds are looking to extend their lead at the top of the table with a win at Selhurst Park. And although Oliver Glasner’s side started the brighter with Eddie Nketiah having a 22-second goal disallowed, it has been …
Read More »Official: Barcelona register Wojciech Szczesny in La Liga
Barcelona have made a significant move by officially registering Wojciech Szczesny as their new goalkeeper. The 34-year-old Polish shot-stopper has joined the team on a temporary contract until the end of the season, stepping in for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is sidelined with a severe knee injury. It must be noted that Szczesny trained with the squad for the first …
Read More »Barcelona maestro feeling close to 100% fit, on track to break two-year curse
Pedri González’s consistent presence in Barcelona’s starting lineup this season was something that seemed unthinkable just a few months ago. After an injury-plagued 2023/24 campaign, doubts loomed over whether the midfielder would regain his previous form. However, the 20-year-old has silenced those concerns with an impressive return, becoming a key figure in Hansi Flick’s plans for the new season. Pedri …
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