Jose Bolu

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

Mikel Arteta sends warning to Arsenal players over reunion with Unai Emery

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has warned his players that their reunion with the club's former boss Unai Emery will be tough. The gunners defeated Slavia Prague 5-1 on aggregate to book their place in the semi-finals of the Europa League competition where they will now play Villarreal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Nicolas Pepe fired the club ahead before Alexandre Lacazette doubled the lead through a penalty. Bukayo Saka scored a third inside 25 minutes and Lacazette then added his second goal on 77 minutes. Arsenal will now face Unai Emery in a two-legged semi-final and Arteta has warned that his compatriot knows how to win the European competition. The current Villarreal manager won the UEFA Europa League three times with Seville. “It will be re...

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

Erling Haaland names 7 strikers that are currently better than him

Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has revealed the seven strikers he believes are still better than him in world football. The Norwegian star has emerged as one of the best frontmen on the globe over the last 18 months, and he is currently the top scorer in the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Haaland clearly doesn’t think that highly of himself, having placed several other players ahead of him in the rankings of the best forward in the world in an interview with VG. Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was on the list, along with Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski. The remaining five were all from the Premier League, with some interesting pics from the player. Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero perhaps won’t come as a sho...

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

Pogba reacts to Solskjaer replacing him at half-time during Man Utd’s win over Granada

Premier League, UEFA

Paul Pogba believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made the right decision replacing him at the break against Granada, believing their opponents were trying to get him sent off. The Red devils eased to a 4-0 aggregate victory over the La Liga team on Thursday with Pogba playing only 45 minutes, setting up Edinson Cavani’s opening goal early on. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman was perhaps unlucky to be booked after only 17 minutes, powering past two Granada players but catching one of them as he strode past after appearing to have been fouled. Two minutes later, the midfielder committed another foul in an incident that saw Granada forward Roberto Soldado booked for demanding Pogba be given a second yellow. With United completely in control of the ti...

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech speaks out on Chelsea struggles under Thomas Tuchel

Premier League

Hakim Ziyech says he is working hard to get back to his best after a tough first campaign at Stamford Bridge but says he is very happy under Thomas Tuchel. The Moroccan joined Chelsea off the back of several excellent seasons at Ajax but has struggled to replicate that form, scoring just four goals in 29 matches in all competitions while he has failed to score or provide any assist in the Premier League since early November. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ziyech has also found game time limited under Tuchel, starting just four of Chelsea’s 12 league matches under the coach and only playing four minutes across both legs of their Champions League quarter-final victory over Porto. Despite his lack of game time, Ziyech says he is enjoying playing under the G...

Apr162021 by JBNo Comments

‘He went against the players’ – Paul Pogba blasts Jose Mourinho

Premier League

Paul Pogba has criticised the methods of former Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho, with the player saying Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not "go against players" like the Spurs manager did. The Frenchman returned to Old Trafford for a second spell when United paid a record-breaking £89m to bring him back to the Premier League from Juventus. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There was success at the start, as three trophies were won in 2016-17, but a once-productive working relationship between the player and Mourinho broke down, and Pogba is among those who have had to start afresh under Solskjaer. Pogba told Sky Sports on the differences between his last two club managers: "What I have now with Ole is different, he wouldn't go against the players. He wouldn...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho’s baffled response after new Tottenham sponsor Dulux brutally mocks club

Premier League

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho was left confused when asked about the club's new sponsor Dulux on Thursday. The Portuguese coach responded: "What's that?" when asked to comment on the partnership, which was confirmed on Twitter hours before his press conference. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dulux made quite the impression just minutes after the partnership was announced, with the company's official Twitter account mocking Tottenham on social media. The club's official Twitter account wrote: "We are delighted to announce Dulux, the nation's number one paint brand, as our first ever Official Paint Supplier," alongside a picture of an old English Sheepdog - the company's logo - inside the Tottenham Stadium. A Tottenham supporter responded to the post ...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Van der Vaart launches shocking attack on “blind horse” Timo Werner

Premier League

Former Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart launched into a bizarre attack on Timo Werner, claiming the Chelsea star has been playing like a "blind horse" during his first year at the club. Werner has struggled to live up to expectations at Chelsea since joining the club from RB Leipzig last year. The blues triggered his release clause in order to pip Liverpool to his signature last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Since signing, however, Werner has scored only five goals in 29 Premier League matches, and has struggled to fit in at Stamford Bridge. And Van der Vaart slammed the German during a rant over Chelsea's current squad. Discussing the club's attacking options, he said Mason Mount needs to "take a step up", and that Hakim Ziyech is the best p...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Thibaut Courtois sends message to the Chelsea fans ahead of Champions League reunion

La Liga, Premier League

Thibaut Courtois says he has nothing but happy memories during his time at Chelsea, despite the acrimonious nature of his exit from the club nearly three years ago. The Belgian goalkeeper won two Premier League titles during a trophy-laden period of success at Stamford Bridge under Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Courtois was desperate to return to Spain, where he had previously earned his reputation as one of Europe’s most promising keepers during a loan spell at Atelico Madrid, in order to be closer to his family. After months of uncertainty, the blues relented and granted Courtois the chance to return to the Spain, before spending a club record fee on Kepa. After a tough period at the Bernabeu, Courtois has r...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Mohamed Salah ‘concerned’ Liverpool will sell him this summer amid Real Madrid interest

Premier League

Mohamed Salah is concerned that Liverpool are considering cashing in on him this summer transfer window amid interest from Real Madrid. The Egyptian forward is set to finish as Liverpool’s top scorer for a fourth successive season, hitting 28 goals in 44 matches this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Salah was unable to add to his tally on Wednesday as Liverpool crashed out of the Champions League with a goalless draw against Real Madrid at Anfield. The winger was guilty of wasting Liverpool’s best chances in the game and the club's focus for the remainder of the season now will be finishing in the top four in order to play Champions League football again next season. A failure to make it to Europe would harm Liverpool’s finances at a ...

Apr152021 by JBNo Comments

Zidane speaks out on facing Chelsea in Champions League semi-final

La Liga, Premier League

Zinedine Zidane has warned his Real Madrid team they cannot afford to be distracted ahead of their meeting with Chelsea in the Champions League semi finals while their La Liga fate hangs in the balance. The Spanish champions advanced to the last four of a competition they have won three times already under the management of the Frenchman. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Leading 3-1 from last week’s first leg clash, Real Madrid survived an early onslaught at Anfield but qualified comfortably after a goalless draw with the Reds. Chelsea now lie in wait, but with three vital La Liga games to play before the first leg on home soil, Zidane knows his team cannot afford to be sidetracked. ‘We’ve got a number of LaLiga games to play before we face Chelsea, but...