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EFL confirm last-minute rule change ahead of Man Utd v Man City clash

EFL confirm last-minute rule change ahead of Man Utd v Man City clash

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The four Carabao Cup semi-finalists will be allowed to make five substitutes in their upcoming games rather than three after a last-minute rule change. Up until now, like in the Premier League, only three substitutions per match have been allowed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the EFL released a statement on Monday confirming the changes amid an increasingly hectic fixture list. On Tuesday, Tottenham will play Brentford as they look to book their place in the final before Manchester United take on rivals Manchester City the next day. The statement read: "The EFL has agreed to increase the number of substitutes permitted to be used in this season’s Carabao Cup Semi-Finals and Final. "Following consultation with the four Clubs remaining in ...
Roman Abramovich considering Shevchenko to replace Lampard at Chelsea

Roman Abramovich considering Shevchenko to replace Lampard at Chelsea

Premier League
Former Chelsea player Andriy Shevchenko is on Roman Abramovich’s shortlist of managers who could replace Frank Lampard if he decides to sack him, according to reports. The London club have lost four of their last six league games and slipped to 8th place in the table, with a humbling defeat to Manchester City on Sunday representing a low point of their current slump. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea are reported to be planning for the possibility of sacking Lampard and his future at Stamford Bridge is under huge threat unless he turns things around. French outlet Le10 Sport claim that one of the names on Chelsea’s shortlist to replace Lampard is former Chelsea teammate Shevchenko. Shevchenko spent one-and-a-half rather underwhelming seasons at C...
Donny van de Beek told to leave Man Utd if he doesn’t play vs Man City

Donny van de Beek told to leave Man Utd if he doesn’t play vs Man City

Premier League
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has been advised to 'pack his bags straightaway' if he doesn't play in the derby with rivals Manchester City. The Holland international joined United from Ajax in the summer window, with the club spending £35m on the 23-year-old. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But it's been a frustrating campaign for Van de Beek, who had to wait ages to start his first Premier League game. Solskjaer started the Dutchman in the EFL Cup game against Everton on December 23, but his last minutes in the league were three days earlier against Leeds United. Van de Beek has not been given any minutes over the Christmas period, and the press in Holland is very disappointed with the handling of the former Ajax star. A report in De ...
Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher joins Solskjaer’s backroom staff

Man Utd legend Darren Fletcher joins Solskjaer’s backroom staff

Premier League
Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been promoted to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team coaching staff. The former Scotland skipper spent 20 years at Old Trafford after emerging from the club's academy at the age of 16. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fletcher left United in 2015 but he returned to coach the U16s after his retirement and he’s even been linked with a board-level role at the club. But, the Red devils confirmed today that Fletcher will take his first steps into coaching by moving to Solskjaer’s first team set-up. ‘Darren has the United DNA running through his veins and he knows exactly what it takes to be a Manchester United player,’ said Solskjaer. ‘He is at the start of his coaching career and his experience both o...
‘I don’t understand what’s wrong with Chelsea!’ – says Thiago Silva after another defeat

‘I don’t understand what’s wrong with Chelsea!’ – says Thiago Silva after another defeat

Premier League
Thiago Silva has conceded he cannot explain Chelsea's current form after their humbling defeat at the hands of Manchester City. Chelsea slipped to eighth in the Premier League after suffering their fifth defeat of the campaign on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pep Guardiola's side ran out 3-1 winners thanks to goals from Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin de Bruyne, with Hudson-Odoi's goal only a consolation for the hosts in the dying minutes of the match. "Today was painful in the first half in football terms because their level of play shows where we need to aspire to," he told BBC Sport. "In the second half I saw a reaction but the work needs to be done." Silva, who has enjoyed a good start to his career at the club, was found wanting a...
William Saliba undergoes medical after agreeing to Arsenal exit

William Saliba undergoes medical after agreeing to Arsenal exit

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League
Arsenal defender William Saliba has agreed a move to Nice on loan for the rest of the campaign, according to reports in France. The 19-year-old star, who was signed in a £27m deal from Saint-Etienne in July 2019, is still waiting to play his first game for Arsenal since moving to the Emirates last summer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba has only played for Arsenal’s Under-23s but Mikel Arteta has said that the defender needs to go through a ‘transition’ period before he plays regularly for the first team. Saliba has attracted interest from several teams ahead of the January transfer window, with his former side Saint-Etienne keen on bringing him back. But according to Nice-Matin, Saliba has now agreed to join Nice on loan for the rest of the sea...
Frank Lampard reveals the three reasons his team lost 3-1 to Man City

Frank Lampard reveals the three reasons his team lost 3-1 to Man City

Premier League
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has revealed the three reasons his team was defeated 3-1 by Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday at the Stamford Bridge. Lampard said his players allowed Man City to take control of the match, find spaces between the lines and play with quality. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne gave Pep Guardiola’s side all three points against the blues. But Hudson-Odoi’s late goal was not enough to give Chelsea a point. ‘From 15 minutes onwards we allowed City to take control of the game, find spaces between the lines, and play with the quality of players they have,’ Lampard said. ‘The two goals came in quick succession, and you have to continue believing and keep going, and f...
Chelsea ‘considering firing Lampard’ amid slump & already looking at replacements

Chelsea ‘considering firing Lampard’ amid slump & already looking at replacements

Premier League
Frank Lampard’s future at Chelsea is under huge threat after another poor result and the London club are already looking at possible replacements, according to reports. Chelsea's winter slump continued on Sunday against Manchester City, losing 3-1 and giving up 18 shots – the most by an opposing team at Stamford Bridge in the last seven years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After an even start, Man City cut through Chelsea with ease in a ruthless first-half display, with Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne all getting on the scoresheet in the game. The blues have now won just one of their last seven games in all competitions and slipped down the table, with their latest defeat leaving them in 8th place in the standings – just three points ahea...
Mesut Ozil praises Arsenal’s ‘difference maker’ after West Brom win

Mesut Ozil praises Arsenal’s ‘difference maker’ after West Brom win

Premier League
Mesut Ozil was happy to see Arsenal rack up a third straight win, but believes a return to winning ways is no coincidence given Mikel Arteta’s decision to play a No.10. The German midfielder has been frozen out by Arteta and been unable to help his previously struggling side in the role he has made his own over the previous six years. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A run of seven matches without a victory had prompted many Arsenal supporters to demand Ozil’s return to the team, but the gunners have put together a series of impressive results which have coincided with the introduction of Smith Rowe. The 20-year-old midfielder shot to prominence during a pre-season tour of Asia two-and-half years ago but he has been forced to bide his time for a chance in ...
Man Utd make final transfer decision on Paul Pogba

Man Utd make final transfer decision on Paul Pogba

Premier League
Manchester United are reluctantly ready to offload Paul Pogba and sell their record signing in the summer window, according to reports. The player's controversial agent, Mino Raiola, confirmed his client was ready to leave United in an explosive interview last month, shortly after they chose to trigger a clause in his contract and extend his deal for another 12 months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After leaving Pogba on the bench for their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig, the Frenchman has returned to his best form in recent weeks and helped catapult United to the brink of the Premier League summit. According to the Mirror, Solskjaer is said to be delighted with Pogba’s attitude and has little doubt over his commitment, but with the midfielde...
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