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Mar22021 by JBNo Comments

FA make decision over Solskjaer & Shaw comments after Chelsea draw

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Luke Shaw has escaped a ban despite the FA looking into his comments about referee Stuart Attwell after the draw with Chelsea, according to reports. In an interview after the draw at Stamford Bridge, Shaw claimed Attwell decided against giving United a penalty because of the controversy it might lead to. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Red devils insisted Shaw had misheard a conversation between Attwell and Maguire after Attwell had been sent to the pitchside monitor to have another look at the incident involving Hudson-Odioi. Shaw told Sky Sports: "The ref even said to H [Maguire], if it's a pen it's going to cause a lot of talk after. So I don't know what happened there." Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also furious that his team were not...

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Tuchel provides Hudson-Odoi injury update after Chelsea’s draw with Man Utd

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Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Callum Hudson-Odoi sustained a minor injury in Chelsea’s draw with Manchester United but revealed the substitution was partly a ‘tactical choice’. Hudson-Odoi has been a regular in Chelsea’s starting line-up since Tuchel took over the reins from Frank Lampard last month and he continued his run in the team at right wing-back in Sunday’s goalless draw at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reece James came on to replace Hudson-Odoi at the break and the England star was pictured with strapping around his left thigh as he watched the game from the sidelines. Asked why Hudson-Odoi was substituted at halftime, Tuchel told reporters: ‘[He was] a little bit injured. ‘The reason [he was replaced] was a tactical reason a...

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Scholes hits out at Bruno Fernandes & names two problem players at Man Utd

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Paul Scholes claims Manchester United’s struggles in big games this campaign can be traced back to their central defenders, while he criticised Bruno Fernandes for not playing well against Chelsea. United have only one goal against their ‘big six’ rivals in the league this campaign – in a 6-1 defeat to Tottenham – and have picked up only five points from a possible 21 in seven matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That run continued against Thomas Tuchel's side on Sunday, playing out a fourth consecutive goalless draw against one of their rivals, but Scholes believes their attacking issues stem from their defenders, not the forwards. ‘A lot of the problems I see are them two centre-halves and goalkeeper – well, not so much goalkeeper today – but the ...

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Cavani speaks out on his injury after Man Utd’s draw against Chelsea

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Edinson Cavani said he was ‘looking forward to coming back soon’ as he hinted he was close to a return to first-team action after Manchester United’s goalless draw with Chelsea. The Red devils appeared to miss Cavani up front as they lost further ground on Premier League leaders Manchester City with Sunday’s draw against Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani had been absent for United’s last three games due to a muscle injury and though there were hopes the veteran striker could feature, he failed to even make the bench against the blues. And, Solskjaer will be desperate to have Cavani available for their next two matches away to Crystal Palace and City and the striker provided an update on his fitness on Sunday. ‘Looking forward to coming ...

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Arteta praises Willian & names three Arsenal players who stepped up

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Willian for overcoming a tough period in his career and feels the winger along with three more players stepped up against Leicester. Fresh from progressing to the next stage of the Europa League, Arsenal faced a difficult trip to the King Power Stadium and were behind early on after a goal from Tielemans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But they went into half-time with the lead; David Luiz levelled the scores, through a cross from Willian, and then Lacazette got a goal from the penalty spot. Arsenal scored a third in the second half, with Willian teeing up Pepe for a tap-in, and they enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 victory. When asked about Willian’s return to form, Arteta said: ‘Yeah he was really good and we hav...

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Curtis Jones dedicates Liverpool goal to Alisson & his father

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There was a touching moment following Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Sheffield as Curtis Jones dedicated his goal to Alisson and his father, who died aged 57 last week. Jose Becker was found dead at midnight on Wednesday after drowning in a lake near his holiday home in Brazil. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); As a result, Adrian replaced the grieving Alisson at Bramall Lane on Sunday as the champions ended a poor run of four consecutive defeats in the Premier League. Aaron Ramsdale managed to keep the Reds out going into half-time but Jones found the net in the 48th-minute before Roberto Firmino’s effort deflected in off Kean Bryan to extend their lead. Jurgen Klopp’s side kept hold of their two-goal advantage to secure the win and Jones sent a heartfelt mes...

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Scholes disagrees with Tuchel after Chelsea’s stalemate against Man Utd

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Paul Scholes claims Thomas Tuchel must have been ‘watching a different game’ after the Chelsea boss claimed the draw with Manchester United was full of ‘high quality’. Chelsea and United played out a goalless draw at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. And it leaves Chelsea fifth in the table and Solskjaer's side 12 points behind league leaders Manchester City in second. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the first half of the game, United thought they were about to be awarded a penalty after a VAR review appeared to show Hudson-Odoi handle the ball in the area, but referee Stuart Attwell dismissed the appeals after consulting the pitchside monitor. After the match, Tuchel told Sky Sports: ‘It was a high quality game between two very strong teams. We suffered in t...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea vs Man Utd: Referee admits Hudson-Odoi’s handball was penalty

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Manchester United defender Luke Shaw has revealed that referee Stuart Attwell conceded that Callum Hudson-Odoi’s handball was a penalty. Shaw reacted in a furious manner after Attwell decided not to award a spot-kick during their goalless draw with Chelsea on Sunday evening. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea star touched the ball with his hand in the penalty area while fighting with United's Mason Greenwood for possession during the first half of the clash. But, after consulting with VAR, Attwell ruled that the contact was not grounds for a penalty, to the surprise of the Red devils. Shaw has now claimed Harry Maguire was told it should have been given. “If it’s not going to be a penalty, l don’t think they needed to stop the game,” he said t...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Harry Kane must leave Spurs to join Man Utd or Man City, says Danny Murphy

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Harry Kane has been warned he risks wasting his career at Tottenham if he fails to move to either Manchester City or Manchester United this summer. Kane is on course to become the club’s record scorer, while he’s in contention to break Alan Shearer’s Premier League record, but he is yet to win major silverware with Spurs. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘It’s a huge summer for Harry Kane. If he doesn’t leave Tottenham now, he never will. He’ll finish as the club’s record goalscorer and have a statue built outside the stadium if he stays but at the expense of winning the trophies his talent deserves,’ Murphy wrote in the Daily Mail. ‘I’m sure he’s thinking about it every day because time isn’t on his side. Right now, he is among the best three strikers in ...

Feb282021 by JBNo Comments

Graeme Souness blasts ‘weak’ Azpilicueta over Lampard criticism

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Graeme Souness has blasted ‘weak’ Cesar Azpilicueta after he said ‘everything had improved’ after Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard at Chelsea. Lampard was sacked as Chelsea manager last month, with former Dortmund and PSG manager Tuchel named as his replacement. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea have been outstanding under Tuchel, winning six of their last eight games and beating Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. Ahead of Chelsea’s game with Atletico, Azpilicueta said: ‘Six weeks ago we weren’t at our best. Now with Tuchel everything has improved. ‘The team has better feelings. Although the Premier has nothing to do with it, reaching the Champions League on a roll is good news. ‘The solidity has recove...