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Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

De Jong reveals when he decided to snub Man Utd despite ‘pressure’ to leave Barcelona

Premier League

Frenkie De Jong says he never wavered in his decision to stay at Barcelona, despite the ‘pressure’ from the Catalan club to leave during the summer. The Holland player was chased all summer by Manchester United, with Erik ten Hag desperate to build his midfield around the 25-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern and Chelsea were also credited with an interest, while Barcelona were ready to sell to help relieve their financial issues. Barcelona accepted an offer from United but De Jong was reluctant to leave, especially while he was still owed a substantial sum in deferred wages. The La Liga leaders threatened to take legal action over a contract renewal the player was given by a previous regime, but De Jong stood on his ground. “I wa...

Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

Aubameyang reveals how Lacazette reacted to his move to Chelsea

Premier League

Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed how former Arsenal team-mate Alexandre Lacazette reacted to his transfer move to Stamford Bridge. Ex-Arsenal skipper Aubameyang joined Chelsea in a £10million deal from Barcelona on last summer’s transfer deadline day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang scored 13 goals in 24 games for Barca after leaving Arsenal in February but was sold due to the Spanish club’s dire financial situation. The Gabon striker said he had ‘unfinished business’ in the Premier League after leaving the Emirates under a cloud. Aubameyang scored 92 goals in 163 appearances for the Gunners but was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy by Mikel Arteta before they sanctioned his exit. Lacazette was one of Aubameyang...

Oct152022 by JB1 Comment

Casemiro names Erik ten Hag’s three best qualities as Man Utd manager

Premier League

Casemiro has identified Erik ten Hag's three best qualities as Manchester United head coach, as the midfielder revealed why he values the Dutchman so highly. Ten Hag handed Casemiro his first Premier League start last week, as the Red Devils beat Everton 2-1 at the Goodison Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian star rewarded his manager with a man-of-the-match display in midfield, providing Cristiano Ronaldo with the assist for the winning goal. Scott McTominay has started the majority of league games so far this campaign, yet the tide appears to have turned in the 30-year-old's favour. The Scot is suspended for the Newcastle game on Sunday so Casemiro is in line for another start. The former Real Madrid midfielder has now opened up ...

Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

Drogba hits out at new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly amid Abramovic claim

Premier League

Didier Drogba has accused his former team Chelsea of ‘lacking class’ under the new club owner Todd Boehly. A consortium led by American investor Boehly and private equity firm Clearlake Capital bought the London club from Roman Abramovich this year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Boehly is a part-owner of seven-time baseball champions LA Dodgers and NBA franchise Los Angeles Lakers, but was taking the first step into elite football by purchasing Chelsea. The 48-year-old has had a busy start to his tenure at the club, spending more than £250m on new signings over the summer and then sacking Thomas Tuchel after just seven games of this season. Football live scores Boehly has come under fire after suggesting they should launch a North versus South Al...

Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd respond to Barcelona’s interest in Diogo Dalot

Premier League

Manchester United are ready to extend Diogo Dalot’s contract in order to fend off the interest from Barcelona, according to reports. Given their financial situation, Barcelona are focusing on signing soon-to-be free agents, with a number of high-profile players whose contracts are up at the end of the campaign on their shortlist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); This includes their former player Lionel Messi, as well as Chelsea midfielders N’Golo Kante and Jorginho. Dalot has also been linked to the Camp Nou, with the deal that the defender signed when he joined the Red Devils in 2018 set to expire next summer. In fact the 23-year-old is of interest to several teams, but the Red Devils have no intention of letting him leave, and according to ESPN...

Oct152022 by JBNo Comments

Frenkie de Jong ‘disgusted’ by Barcelona situation with Man Utd still interested

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Frenkie de Jong feels 'disgusted' by his treatment at Barcelona, while Manchester United retain an interest in signing the midfielder, according to reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 25-year-old continues to feel mistreated by his club and United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to reunite with him at Old Trafford. De Jong rejected the opportunity to sign for the Red Devils during the summer transfer window, despite the two teams coming to a £63m agreement in July. Fending off pressure from Barcelona chiefs to leave and help remedy the La Liga side's financial woes, the Dutchman got his wish of staying in Catalunya. De Jong believed Xavi Hernandez would install him as a pillar of Barcelona's team for the 2021-22 season - but it has been the o...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola snubs Arsenal & names Man City’s biggest rivals for Premier League title

Premier League

Pep Guardiola has dismissed Arsenal as the biggest threat to Manchester City winning the Premier League title. The Gunners have made a near faultless start to the campaign and their title credentials were underlined by the win over Liverpool, which came hot on the heels of an impressive north London derby victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jurgen Klopp’s side have gone toe-to-toe with Man City in recent years and have twice finished as runners-up by a point. The Reds, however, have started the current season a shadow of their usual selves and are 14 points off the pace after their defeat the Emirates. Football live scores Liverpool will have the chance to claw themselves back into the race when they entertain City on Sunday and Guardiola isn’...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Graham Potter provides Reece James injury update amid surgery fears

Premier League

Chelsea manager Graham Potter has provided the latest injury update on Reece James amid fears he requires surgery. James had to be subbed off midway through the second half of Chelsea’s Champions League victory at AC Milan on Tuesday with a knee injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There are now fears James could miss the World Cup, with England boss Gareth Southgate expected to name his final squad just before the last round of Premier League matches on November 13-14. Speaking at his pre-Aston Villa press conference on Friday, Potter confirmed James was being sent to a specialist over the weekend to determine the extent of his injury. Football live scores ‘Reece is due to see a specialist over the weekend,’ Potter said. ‘Until we get that ...

Oct142022 by JBNo Comments

Scholes reveals the secret Sir Alex Ferguson kept from all of his Man Utd players

Premier League

Paul Scholes has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson would never give "the real reason" why a player had been dropped from the team. The former United midfielder has explained how Ferguson would inspire and motivate the players who were named on the substitutes' bench. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Erik ten Hag has left a number of high-profile players out of his starting lineup this campaign including club captain Harry Maguire, Jadon Sancho and most notably Cristiano Ronaldo. Ferguson wasn’t afraid to do the same during his tenure, with Scholes being one of those he benched at times at Old Trafford. Football live scores Scholes admitted he didn’t like being left out by his manager but outlined how he would still make those on the sidelines feel ...

Oct142022 by JB2 Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts bizarrely to Man Utd winner vs Omonia

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Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo bizarrely raised his arm after Scott McTominay’s injury-time winner against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday, puzzling onlookers. Ronaldo, who scored his 700th club goal in last week's 2-1 win over Everton, started in the UEFA Europa League clash against Omonia at Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese star had a few decent chances to score but failed to find the back of the net, seeing two of his efforts saved by Omonia keeper Francis Uzoho. Having failed to breach Uzoho’s resistance in regulation time, United finally got their breakthrough through McTominay in the third minute of added time. Football live scores The Scot capitalized on Jadon Sancho’s deflected effort to fire past U...