The biggest game of the season is fast approaching. Premier League leaders Liverpool will welcome reigning champions Manchester City to Anfield on Sunday for a blockbuster encounter. Separated by just one point, both teams will know how important the upcoming game is, especially with third-placed Arsenal two points behind but hosting Thomas Frank’s struggling Brentford on Saturday, the Gunners, who …
Read More »Former agent Jon Smith believes that Ivan Toney must play at Euro 2024
The European Championship is just around the corner, and former super agent, Jon Smith, believes that Gareth Southgate cannot afford to overlook Ivan Toney. Although the Bees are struggling down near the foot of the table this season, Toney has looked as sharp as ever in front of goal. That’s remarkable when you consider that he spent eight months out …
Read More »Donald Trump could shape European football, Sir Jim needs to be impactful, Ivan Toney on the plane and more
In his fortnightly exclusive column for CaughtOffside, Jon Smith, one of football’s first-ever agents and a man who was an integral figure in the forming of the Premier League, discusses why Donald Trump could shape the future of football, why Ivan Toney deserves an England call up for Euro 2024, why Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs to be more impactful at …
Read More »Eddie Howe confirms ‘minor injury’ to Newcastle captain Kieran Trippier
Eddie Howe has confirmed Kieran Trippier will miss Newcastle United’s next two games through injury. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Magpies’ Premier League away game against Chelsea next Monday, Howe revealed his captain is suffering from a ‘minor injury’ and will miss the side’s next two games. Eddie Howe confirms that Kieran Trippier will be out for the next …
Read More »Brian Deane urges Leeds to offload 32-year-old defender
Leeds United icon Brian Deane thinks Leeds should offload ‘frustrated player’ Liam Cooper this summer. Cooper is in final year of his contract at Elland Road and is struggling for consistent minutes under Daniel Farke this season. “If they go up, they should realistically let him go and get a good contract somewhere else, as they’re going have to refresh …
Read More »Chris Sutton says you can’t write Man City off despite their Liverpool record
When Liverpool and Man City step out onto the Anfield turf on Sunday afternoon, they will know precisely what’s at stake. Title rivals Arsenal will have already played against Brentford, and if Mikel Arteta’s side have managed to overcome the Bees, it is the Gunners that will be sitting proudly at the top of the Premier League table when the …
Read More »Arteta on Arsenal goalkeeper’s future
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made it clear that nothing is going to be discussed now in terms of Aaron Ramsdale’s future at the Emirates Stadium after his difficult season falling behind David Raya in the pecking order. Ramsdale was the clear number one for Arsenal last season and few would’ve necessarily expected him to be someone the Gunners look …
Read More »Kevin Nolan thinks Kane won’t return to Tottenham because of summer signing
Kevin Nolan believes Harry Kane will return to Premier League soon, but not at Tottenham Hotspur. Former Tottenham striker is currently with Bayern Munich but Nolan thinks teams like Man Utd and Chelsea will be interested in his services soon. Nolan thinks a move to Tottenham will be difficult as he thinks Kane would block off James Maddison role with …
Read More »Jurgen Klopp provides injury update on Joe Gomez ahead of Man City test
Liverpool eased through their Europa League Round of 16 first leg tie against Sparta Prague on Thursday night, but it wasn’t without its problems for Jurgen Klopp. The 5-1 victory virtually assures the Reds a pathway into the quarter-finals of the European competition, and the German had a couple of positive aspects to celebrate after the game. Mo Salah got …
Read More »Thomas Tuchel would prefer a move to Man United
Thomas Tuchel will leave Bayern Munich at the end of the current campaign, that much is crystal clear. The question is where he ends up, with Chelsea, Barcelona or Man United all possibilities at this point. Thomas Tuchel hoping for Man United job According to Sky Sports, the German favours a switch to Old Trafford if Sir Jim Ratcliffe decides …
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