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Mar92022 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd urged to ignore Alex Ferguson advice by Steve McManaman

Premier League

Former England player Steve McManaman has urged Manchester United to ignore Sir Alex Ferguson’s manager recommendation and go all out for Mauricio Pochettino. United, who suffered a huge 4-1 defeat to Manchester rivals City on Sunday, are set to appoint a permanent manager at the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ralf Rangnick has been in charge of the team on a temporary basis since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking in November and looks set to move into a consultancy role at the club this summer. Pochettino and Erik ten Hag are the frontrunners for the United job and McManaman says the former, who spent five years at Tottenham, would suit the Red Devils ‘down to the ground’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({...

Mar82022 by JBNo Comments

Frank Leboeuf names his three favourites to win Champions League this season

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Frank Leboeuf has named his three favourites to win the Champions League this campaign and snubbed the holders Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel guided the Blues to their second Champions League title last season and they look set for the quarter-finals after beating Lille 2-0 in the first leg of their last-16 clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leboeuf doesn’t see the London club as one of the favourites to lift the Champions League trophy, however, and is tipping Liverpool, Man City or Bayern to be crowned the best team in Europe instead. Kevin De Bruyne explains why Man Utd are failing with Rangnick’s tactics Roy Keane names six ‘shameful’ Man Utd players that should never play for the club again Thomas Tuchel explains why Havertz will continue to star...

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Kevin De Bruyne explains why Man Utd are failing with Rangnick’s tactics

Premier League

Kevin De Bruyne taunted Manchester United after their derby thrashing by claiming they lacked the stamina to compete with Guardiola's side. Man City secured a 4-1 win, with De Bruyne scoring a brace and setting up another as City took a huge step towards retaining the league title, opening up a six-point lead over Liverpool, who have a game in hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Interim United manager Ralf Rangnick has tried to implement a high-pressing style since taking charge, similar to Guardiola at City and Liverpool. Chris Sutton names the ten players Man Utd should get rid of this summer Roy Keane names six ‘shameful’ Man Utd players that should never play for the club again Rangnick identifies only two players that can handle pressure wh...

Mar82022 by JBNo Comments

The eye-watering bonuses Arsenal players will receive if they reach the Champions League

Premier League

Arsenal are now set for a top four finish in the Premier League and their players will be richly rewarded if they manage it, not just with a spot in next year's Champions League. The Daily Mail claims that Arsenal players will receive lump sum bonuses that are worth up to £500,000 if they make it back into the Champions League places this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); These bonuses are not equal throughout the team, but the most on offer is the huge £500k payment. The report also claims that a top four finish would see clauses in some contracts triggered which would see wages increase for those players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League is worth up to £50m to a club...

Mar82022 by JBNo Comments

Rangnick identifies only two players that can handle pressure when Man Utd fall behind

Premier League

Ralf Rangnick feels only Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay are showing the qualities needed to help Manchester United overcome problems in games when things aren’t going their way, according to reports. McTominay played the full 90 minutes of United’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday while Shaw missed the game after testing positive for coronavirus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United’s players were accused of giving up in the second half by the likes of Roy Keane and Gary Neville as Man City enjoyed 92 per cent possession in the last 15 minutes. According to ESPN, Rangnick and his coaching staff have been left ‘alarmed’ by a lack of ability to overcome adversity within the team since taking over from Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = wind...

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Chris Sutton names the ten players Man Utd should get rid of this summer

Premier League

Chris Sutton believes Roy Keane was ‘being kind’ when he said five or six Manchester United players should never play for them again, instead believing 10 should be offloaded. Keane was unimpressed by his former team as they were comfortably beaten 4-1 by Manchester City on Sunday. Not for their lack of quality, but for not showing enough effort in the second half of the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Irishman said the United team ‘gave up’ and half the team should be dropped as soon as possible. ‘I could write down five or six players who I think should never play for Man United again. Just shameful, shameful,’ Keane told Sky Sports. ‘Subs coming on and you hope they’re going to have an impact but they’re not prepared to run around. A coup...

Mar72022 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich sets two major demands for Chelsea buyers

Premier League

Roman Abramovich is reportedly demanding that Chelsea’s new owners continue to invest in the squad and pledge to redevelop Stamford Bridge. Last week, the 55-year-old billionaire announced that he has put Chelsea up for sale, saying that the decision is in the club’s ‘best interest’. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Abramovich has chosen to sell the club after the threat of sanctions from the UK Government, which has already targeted Everton investor Alisher Usmanov. It’s believed that the Russian billionaire, who bought Chelsea for £140 million in 2003, has already set a £3 billion asking price. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Sky Sports, up to 10 parties are considering making an offer to buy Chelse...

Mar72022 by JBNo Comments

Four Man Utd stars ‘unhappy’ with Rangnick as teammate nicknamed ‘teacher’s pet’

Premier League

Division and frustration continue to happen at Manchester United with one player labelling a teammate a ‘teacher’s pet’ as current malaise deepens. United’s campaign suffered another huge blow as they were thrashed 4-1 by Manchester City at the Etihad on Sunday, slipping out of the top four as a result. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Roy Keane and Gary Neville were among the former United stars to slam the attitudes and application of the current team where a number of issues continue to cause major problems. While Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial were among those allowed to leave the club on loan in January, fringe players in the squad have still ‘expressed bitterness’ at being overlooked by Rangnick, according to the Manchester Evening News. ...

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Mikel Arteta speaks out on Alexandre Lacazette’s future at Arsenal

Premier League

Mikel Arteta still has no plans to tie down Alexandre Lacazette’s future until this summer, despite his contract expiring at the end of the campaign. The Frenchman is the Arsenal captain and has been a key part of the team since December as the Gunners made their way up the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); They are now in a strong position to finish fourth, with Lacazette helping out youngsters in the side like Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, Smith Rowe and Martin Odegaard. Lacazette did not score, but three of those youngsters did in the 3-2 victory over Watford on Sunday, with Smith Rowe missing the match through illness. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta was asked if there is a case for L...

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Roy Keane names six ‘shameful’ Man Utd players that should never play for the club again

Premier League

Roy Keane slammed Manchester United for ‘giving up’ in their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday, saying there are five or six players that should never play for them again. United did well in the first half, going into the break 2-1 behind after two Kevin De Bruyne goals either side of a Jadon Sancho equaliser. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, they badly fell away in the second half, with City completely dominating the clash and finding the back of the net twice more as the Red devils struggled to touch the ball. Scholes names best midfielder in the world after Man City thrashed Man Utd Guardiola aims dig at Cristiano Ronaldo after Man City thrash Man Utd Keane was left fuming with the attitude of Rangnick’s players, saying he can forgive...