[ad_1] Despite falling behind early, Manchester City extended on their Premier League title charge as they secured a 4-2 victory away at Crystal Palace on Saturday lunchtime. Although Jean-Philippe Mateta might have handed the Eagles a shock lead following a slick finish in the opening three minutes, Pep Guardiola’s men came roaring back and put in a dominant performance here. …
Read More »Barcelona could steal Real Madrid academy gem with superagent’s help
[ad_1] Barcelona have been highly successful in producing and utilising their academy talents in the first team. In recent years, players such as Pau Cubarsi, Gavi, Alejandro Balde and Lamine Yamal have all made their breakthroughs in the senior team. Yamal, in particular, appears to be a promising one, with the youngsters widely expected to participate for Spain in the …
Read More »Arsenal idol reveals Juventus is the only club he wished he played for
[ad_1] Arsenal idol Mesut Ozil has revealed Juventus is the only club he wishes he had played for. The German had a remarkable career and played for teams like Real Madrid and Arsenal. He also made a name for himself on the German national team, winning the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Ozil is considered one of the finest midfielders …
Read More »La Liga rivals set sights on 21-year-old Barcelona academy graduate for the summer
[ad_1] Barcelona forward Ansu Fati was given a golden opportunity to revive his withering career on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion, but the spell has not gone according to plans for the youngster. Instead of convincing the Barcelona higher-ups that he deserved a place in the squad, Fati has undergone difficulties in acquiring regular game-time under Roberto De Zerbi, …
Read More »One 7.5, three 7s, several 6s and a few 4s – Newcastle player ratings vs Fulham
[ad_1] It wasn’t pretty, but that was a massive result for Newcastle United, as Bruno Guimaraes’ late strike sealed a 1-0 win for Eddie Howe’s Mags. Below, we rate the performance of each player involved at Craven Cottage. Dubravka – 7/10 – Made four saves and claimed a few crosses. Stood up well to the early pressure and did well …
Read More »Tyler Adams misses Bournemouth loss with back spasms
[ad_1] AFC Bournemouth suffered a 2-1 road loss at Luton Town on Saturday with American midfielder Tyler Adams missing the match through injury. Adams was not in the squad due to back spasms, manager Andoni Iraola confirmed postmatch to media. The U.S. men’s national team captain only recently returned to competitive action in March. Adams delivered a Man of the …
Read More »Barcelona pushing to offload out-of-favour duo in the summer
[ad_1] As the summer transfer window gets closer, the pressure on Barcelona’s head keeps increasing. Under severe financial distress, their number one priority is to complete departures of several players in the team. After all, there are a few key positions in the team that need to be bolstered, including holding midfield, left-wing, and even central midfield. Central defence is …
Read More »McKennie inspires stronger measures against racism in Serie A
[ad_1] Weston McKennie endured racial abuse from a small number of Lazio fans during the Coppa Italia match against Juventus this week. The American midfielder was targeted during the semi-final first leg in Turin, prompting Lazio to face potential punishment for the behaviour of their fans. Racism has unfortunately resurfaced in Serie A in recent weeks, highlighted by Juan Jesus’ …
Read More »QPR mascot fired for flirting with female fans at stadium
[ad_1] The man that has been regularly playing Queens Park Rangers mascot Jude the Cat has reportedly been fired by the club. Suggestions of misconduct towards female fans on matchdays have been following around the incumbent of the costume. Reports out of England claim that the move had to be made due to unusual circumstances. The man inside the beloved …
Read More »Postecoglou minimizes importance of playing in Champions League
[ad_1] Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has downplayed the importance of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Top teams from across Europe typically tend to set a base goal of finishing in a Champions League place. Trophies are clearly the most important part of the sport, but the tournament is where major clubs want to be. Featuring in the premier …
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