Juventus were hot on the heels of Jadon Sancho who was seeking a late-summer exit from Manchester United, but it was Chelsea who eventually sealed the deal. The club’s Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli was on a signing spree in the final week of the summer transfer session, sealing deals for Pierre Kalulu, Nicolas Gonzalez, Francisco Conceicao and Teun Koopmeiners. And …
Read More »Line-ups confirmed for Old Firm clash
Today sees the first Old Firm game of the new Scottish Premiership season with Rangers making the short trip across Glasgow to face Celtic. Both sides have made strong starts with Celtic winning their opening three matches while Rangers have taken seven points from their three games with the only blemish being the opening weekend goalless draw at Hearts. Depending …
Read More »‘What more can I do’ to win over Manchester United fans, asks Ten Hag
Erik ten Hag believes there is little more he can do to win over the Manchester United fans and highlighted his trophy haul as evidence of his success at Old Trafford. United head into this afternoon’s Premier League clash with rivals Liverpool on three points from two games following another summer of heavy investment in the playing squad. Get 50/1 …
Read More »Saudi PIF send trio to St James’ Park after unsuccessful summer at Newcastle – Sky Sports
According to Keith Downie at Sky Sports, Yasir Al-Rymayyan will be at St James’ Park today alongside two other members of the Saudi Public Investment Fund; the 85% owners of Newcastle United. He reveals that Al-Rumayyan will be joined by Asma Rezeeq and Jacobo Solis ahead of the 1.30pm kick-off against Tottenham, where Eddi Howe’s Mags will be looking to …
Read More »Juventus probable lineup vs Roma: Three new signings pushing to start
This evening, Juventus will host Roma at the Allianz Stadium in the hopes of securing their third win of the season and reclaim their spot on top of the Serie A table. The management pulled off a sensational transfer campaign according to most fans and observers, so the supporters are eagerly waiting to see their new stars in action. However, …
Read More »Arsenal 1-1 Brighton: What Were The Main Talking Points As The Gunners Drop Their First Points Of The Season?
While Arsenal might have been looking to extend on their 100% start on Saturday lunchtime, the Gunners were forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate against Brighton at the Emirates. Although Mikel Arteta’s side might have always faced a stern examination here, they did take a deserved lead just before the half-time break as Kai Haverz produced a wonderful lobbed …
Read More »Howe facing four dilemmas and £125m duo out for Spurs – Predicted line-ups
Ahead of today’s 1.30pm clash with Spurs at St James’ Park, it’s time to guess which side we’ll go with as we bid to keep our unbeaten start to the new season going. For me, Howe faces four dilemmas. Tino or Trippier? Hall or Kelly? Longstaff or Tonali? And Barnes, Murphy or Miggy to play alongside Gordon and Isak in …
Read More »Paul Merson fears for Marc Guehi, aims dig at Palace and predicts Newcastle vs Spurs
Paul Merson has praised Crystal Palace’s determination to keep Marc Guehi at the club, but fears his failed move to Newcastle will “knock him” in the months ahead. The former Arsenal man feels Palace “dug their heels in as a small club” – which feels like a bit of a dig in itself – and have ensured they won’t go …
Read More »Former clubs mourn Sol Bamba
Cardiff City have led the tributes to Sol Bamba, describing their former captain as a “club legend” and “true gentleman”. Bamba, who also played for Leeds United, Middlesbrough and Leicester among others as well as earning 46 caps for Ivory Coast, died on Friday, aged 39. His death was announced late Saturday by Turkish club Adanaspor, for whom Bamba was …
Read More »Motta calls for maximum concentration against Roma, reveals new Juventus leaders
Juventus coach Thiago Motta urged his men to be fully concentrated for Sunday’s big Serie A clash against Roma. The Bianconeri will host the Italian capital side in the closing curtain of the third Serie A weekend. Juve are coming off two 3-0 victories, while the Giallorossi remain winless. Nevertheless, Motta insists a tough encounter awaits his men at the …
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