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“Taking penalties is not for me” – Graham Potter on why he did not watch Kai Havertz
Chelsea manager Graham Potter explained that his emotions got the better of him when Kai Havertz stepped up to retake his penalty in their 2 – 0 win over Borussia Dortmund. The under-fire German attacker scored a penalty in the 53rd minute that proved to be the winner of the tie for Chelsea when they […]
Xhaka opens up on key Arteta change that has seen Arsenal become title challengers
Granit Xhaka has revealed how Mikel Arteta has transformed the Arsenal team into title contenders. In a dramatic win over Bournemouth last weekend, Arsenal trailed 2-0 only to win 3-2 in the 97th minute after Reiss Nelson scored a last-gasp belter from outside the box. The result meant the Gunners remain five points ahead of […]
Joao Felix drops hint on future at Chelsea, but with a catch
Joao Felix has revealed he would be open to joining Chelsea permanently in the summer but his preference is to play for a club in the Champions League next season. The Portuguese forward joined the Blues on loan in January, after a reported fallout with Diego Simeone at parent club Atletico Madrid. Asides a red […]
Neymar out for the season; vows to return stronger
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is now confirmed to be ruled out for the rest of the season thanks to the injury he picked up in his side’s 4 – 3 victory over LOSC Lille on February 19. Neymar, whose PSG career has been plagued by injuries, has suffered another setback after it was confirmed on […]
Victor Osimhen looks to Maradona as inspiration for Napoli title race
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has expressed a desire to be named a Napoli club icon like the late great Diego Armando Maradona, after whom their home ground is named. The former LOSC Lille striker has been one of the club’s best performers since signing for an African transfer record in 2020. This season, he has […]
Premier League could take cue from Qatar World Cup with 100-minute matches
The Premier League could be set for 100-minute games, inclusive of extra time, in line with a successful approach from FIFA at the World Cup in Qatar. At the Qatar World Cup, 43 out of 62 games hit the 100-minute mark, with England’s opening game against Iran setting the tone by lasting a mammoth 117 […]
“A bad, unprofessional performance”, Erik ten Hag says after 7-0 demolition against Liverpool
Erik ten Hag and Manchester United both suffered their biggest defeats ever: a 7-0 thrashing when they travelled to Anfield on Sunday in the Premier League. The Red Devils were confident going into the game but in the end, the intimidating atmosphere of Anfield took over and they were stifled both physically, mentally and tactically […]
Liverpool 7-0: Mo Salah brace sends him to top of Liverpool Premier League scoring charts
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah scored a brace in Liverpool’s 7-0 thrashing of rivals Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday evening to become the club’s all time leading goalscorer in the Premier League. His 129 goals from 218 appearances over six seasons sees him stand alone as the best of the Reds’ Premier League […]
Xavi responds to critics after 1 – 0 Copa del Rey El Clasico win
Xavi has responded to the comments from critics magnanimously after he led his team to a 1 – 0 win in Thursday’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg. The Barcelona captain turned coach led his side to the Santiago Bernabeu and came away with a hard-fought win by playing an ultra-defensive style which was antithetical […]
Chelsea win first game in 2023; Potter expresses relief
Chelsea manager Graham Potter has expressed relief after his side won their first match of 2023 on Saturday afternoon in the Premier League. Having seen their team go without a win in 11 games, Chelsea fans expected more of the same uninspiring football that they had endured for the first two months of 2023 when […]
