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Gareth Southgate says Hudson-Odoi has ‘missed an opportunity’ with England snub

Premier League

Gareth Southgate believes Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi has missed a chance by turning down an England Under-21 call-up. The 20-year-old winger has been in outstanding form for Thomas Tuchel’s team in recent weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, it wasn’t enough to secure a place in the England senior squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers matches against Albania and San Marino. Hudson-Odoi rejected the opportunity to link back up with England Under-21s and Southgate has revealed that he is keen to force his way into the senior squad by impressing at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I had a good chat with Callum before last month’s get-together because it is difficult if you are a young pla...

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Lionel Messi names seven Champions League contenders – including Man Utd & PSG

Premier League

Lionel Messi says PSG are one of the main contenders to win the Champions League this season but says six other teams – including Manchester United and Chelsea – are also strong ‘candidates’. RB Leipzig scored a late equaliser against PSG on Wednesday but the French club will still be confident of progressing to the knockout stages ahead of their final two group matches against Man City and Club Bruges. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Man City are now top of Group A on nine points, while Liverpool booked their place in the next round and continued their unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. Ajax have been the stand-out club in Group C and La Liga giants Real Madrid are in now in pole position in Group D. (adsbygoogle = wind...

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Man Utd stars make feelings clear after Bailly called out Solskjaer

Premier League

Eric Bailly showed Manchester United exactly what they had been missing as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer handed the centre-back a chance to impress. The Ivory Coast international has been little more than a spectator this campaign, with his only appearance which came in the Carabao Cup. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the two main competitions, Bailly has found himself always behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Raphael Varane in the club's pecking order. Bailly only signed a new deal at the end of last campaign with the Red devils manager claiming he will “continue to play a significant part in the squad”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Solskjaer appeared to be going back on that statement, particularly when t...

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Michael Owen names the three favourites to win the Champions League this season

UEFA

Michael Owen sees Liverpool as the favourites to win the Champions League and says their biggest competition could come from Premier League teams Chelsea and Man City. The Reds brushed aside Atletico Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday to book their place in the knockout stages and ensure they will finish top of Group B. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool won the Champions League in 2019, 12 months after losing in the final to Real Madrid, and Owen believes they will enjoy another productive run in the competition this campaign. Joe Cole names the club to win Premier League title this season Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang names the two fastest Arsenal players Harry Maguire feeling strain of Man Utd captaincy The former England player rates Liverpo...

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Joe Cole names the club to win Premier League title this season

Premier League

Joe Cole is convinced Chelsea will win the Premier League this campaign but Arsenal legend Lee Dixon has backed Man City to beat ‘awesome’ Liverpool to the title. The Blues have won eight of their ten league matches this season to emerge as the early pace-setters ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea only finished fourth last season but have impressed since Tuchel arrival and have set their sights on more silverware in the German’s first full season at Stamford Bridge. Harry Maguire feeling strain of Man Utd captaincy Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang names the two fastest Arsenal players Liverpool are the only unbeaten side in the Premier League and look a different proposition to the team that struggled in their...

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Klopp confirms major injury blow for Liverpool after Bobby Firmino forced off the pitch

Premier League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino picked up a fresh injury during last night’s Champions League 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid. The Reds started the match with a high tempo, and scored in the 13th minute after Diogo Jota tapped home from a perfect cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sadio Mane soon doubled the score eight minutes later. Another Alexander-Arnold’s cross-come-shot fell into the player’s path, who converted with a first time left-footed finish. Harry Maguire feeling strain of Man Utd captaincy Ferdinand & Joe Cole hail Callum Hudson-Odoi after Malmo win Liverpool were always in control, and they were handed a huge advantage in the 36th minute after Felipe was given his...

Nov32021 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire feeling strain of Man Utd captaincy

Premier League

The burden of Manchester United captaincy through such turbulent times is weighing heavily on Harry Maguire and explains the player’s loss of form, sources have told Metro.co.uk. Maguire has struggled since his return from injury last month and looks a shadow of the defender that the Red devils made the most expensive of all-time in 2019 after his £80m move from Leicester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England international was way off the pace in the recent defeat against his old team and was run ragged by Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s record breaking 5-0 victory at Old Trafford. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang names the two fastest Arsenal players Rio Ferdinand calls out Cristiano Ronaldo ‘blasphemy’ at Man Utd Thomas Tuchel sends messag...

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang names the two fastest Arsenal players

Premier League

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has revealed that fellow Arsenal players Kieran Tierney and Nuno Tavares are both faster than him at the club. Aubameyang has put in several impressive performances in recent weeks, during which time the London club have gone on an eight game unbeaten run in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it’s the Gabon international’s pace that sets him apart from other players in the Premier League, with French publication Le Figaro saying that he was the third fastest player in Europe last campaign after he reached a top speed of 35.5 km/h. Ferdinand & Joe Cole hail Callum Hudson-Odoi after Malmo win Eden Hazard makes decision on Real Madrid future amid Chelsea transfer links Solskjaer sends warning to ‘sulki...

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Ferdinand & Joe Cole hail Callum Hudson-Odoi after Malmo win

UEFA, Premier League

Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole have heaped praise on Chelsea star Callum Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea’s 1-0 Champions League victory over Malmo on Tuesday. Hudson-Odoi struggled to force his way into Thomas Tuchel’s starting lineup in the early part of this campaign, but has since started the club’s last four games after injuries to Timo Werner and Romelu Lukaku. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After being impressive during his previous three starts, the England star once again excelled on the right wing against the Swedish champions. And it was his driven cross after a neat one-two with Kai Havertz that set up Hakim Ziyech to score the winning goal of the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the game, both Ferdina...

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Thomas Tuchel sends message to Ruben Loftus-Cheek over Chelsea role

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel says Ruben Loftus-Cheek is ‘too talented’ to be a squad player at Chelsea and backed him to be a star if he can fulfil his potential. Loftus-Cheek started as the London club secured a 1-0 victory away to Malmo on Tuesday – his first start in the UEFA Champions League since 2015. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The England star has started just 17 Premier League games for Chelsea since his senior debut seven years ago but after loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham has begun to force his way back into the first-team. Thomas Tuchel reveals key Chelsea change in Malmo win wasn’t his decision Rio Ferdinand calls out Cristiano Ronaldo ‘blasphemy’ at Man Utd Eden Hazard makes decision on Real Madrid future amid Chelsea transfer links ...