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Jan252021 by JBNo Comments

Lampard angered Chelsea’s board by repeatedly demanding Declan Rice transfer

Premier League

Chelsea’s board grew frustrated with Frank Lampard’s insistence on signing Delcan Rice from West Ham United. Lampard has already been sacked as Chelsea manager today after the club’s recent collapse, which has left them ninth in the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were operating under a transfer ban when Lampard was appointed in 2019 and he guided them to fourth in his first campaign, which was considered a success given the circumstances. And Lampard made up for the lack of investment last summer window as Chelsea shelled out around £225m on new signings like Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell. But, Lampard was far from content with Chelsea's outlay and he repeatedly demanded the signing of former blues star Decl...

Jan252021 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard to be sacked by Chelsea today, Thomas Tuchel lined up as replacement

Premier League

Frank Lampard is expected to be sacked by Chelsea today less than 24 hours after their FA Cup win over Luton Town, with Thomas Tuchel primed to replace him. The former Chelsea player has spent 18 months at Stamford Bridge and he impressed during his first full campaign as manager, guiding the blues to fourth in the Premier League despite a transfer ban. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, after a decent start to the current season, Chelsea’s form has collapsed over the last two months and they’ve won only one of their last five games in the Premier League. That’s left Chelsea 9th in the Premier League table, on 29 points at the halfway stage of the season and owner Roman Abramovich has now decided to sack Lampard, according to the Telegraph. The repor...

Jan252021 by JBNo Comments

Michael Owen identifies the difference between Liverpool & Man United

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Michael Owen believes that the contrasting moods around Manchester United and Liverpool is the difference between the two team at the moment. The Reds failed to progress beyond the fourth round of the FA Cup for a fifth time in six years as they were eliminated by their bitter rivals away at Old Trafford on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes were enough for United to advance, with Mohamed Salah’s brace proving to be a consolation for Liverpool. Both clubs are currently in contrasting runs of form. Manchester United – who will play West Ham in the fifth round – have won four of their last five games. However, Klopp's side have won only one of their last seven games in all competitions ...

Jan252021 by JBNo Comments

What Edinson Cavani told Bruno Fernandes before winning goal vs Liverpool

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes revealed that Edinson Cavani told him where to direct his free-kick in their 3-2 win over Liverpool. United edged a breathtaking FA Cup fourth-round clash over their rivals at Old Trafford thanks to Fernandes' free-kick, after the goals from Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer started Fernandes on the bench, but the Portuguese star came on in the second half to help the Red devils to victory. Fernandes spoke to the BBC after the game: "Most important was going to the next round, and it doesn't matter who scores. Of course if I score, I'm happy, this is for sure. "I work a lot on this kind of goal, free-kicks. This one was good. Edi Cavani before the free-...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

FA Cup fifth round draw after Man Utd eliminate Liverpool

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Manchester United have become the latest club to book their spot in the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 3-2 victory over Premier League rivals Liverpool. Goals from Mason Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes fired United through to the next round, with Mohamed Salah scoring a brace for Jurgen Klopp’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils will go on to face West Ham United in the next round, with the winners set to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup. Chelsea also advanced to the next stage on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Luton. The blues will play Barnsley in the week starting February 8. Leicester City, who beat Brentford 3-1, will play Brighton, while Wolves will meet Southampton in another all-Premier League ...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes reveals the moment he realised Man Utd could win the Premier League

Premier League

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes says his team-mates’ reaction to the draw against Leicester City convinced him that they could win the Premier League title this season. The Portuguese midfielder looked to have grabbed all three points for the Red devils when he converted a pass from Edinson Cavani with ten minutes left in the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Jamie Vardy got a goal moments later to ensure the game finished in a draw and meant United trailed then-league leaders Liverpool by four points. United have now gone eight years without winning the title but Fernandes says the reaction from the team to those dropped points against Leicester showed him they’re making huge progress towards winning silverware. ‘After the Leices...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

Roman Abramovich identifies former coach as Frank Lampard’s replacement

Premier League

Chelsea chiefs have identified Leicester City head coach Brendan Rodgers as a potential replacement for Frank Lampard if they decide to sack the under-fire manager. Chelsea legend Lampard is fighting to save his job at the club after his team slipped seven places in the Premier League table in the space of six weeks. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues went top of the table in early December but have lost five of their last eight games to slip to eighth, five points outside Champions League place. While Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich respects Lampard and wants him to succeed, he will not stand for many more below-par performances, particularly after he sanctioned a £200m spending spree last summer window. However, If Lampard goes, the club could ...

Jan242021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer tells Man Utd to beat Liverpool to £55m transfer

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants the club to sign Dayot Upamecano ahead of Premier League rivals Liverpool, according to reports. Jurgen Klopp has identified French defender Upamecano as a potential target as he tries to improve his defensive options after the injury crisis at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Klopp has all but ruled out the chances of the Reds signing a central defender during the January window, leaving the door open for Solskjaer to bring Upamecano to Old Trafford this month. United were close to signing Upamecano last summer window and they remain interested as they look for a long-term partner for Harry Maguire. The 22-year-old is rated as one of the best young defenders in Europe, having starred fo...

Jan232021 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo rejects huge financial proposal also offered to Lionel Messi

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Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly turned down a huge financial package from Saudi Arabia to be the face of their latest tourism drive. The Juventus superstar, who became football’s all-time leading goalscorer in official games with his 760th goal just last week, was offered a deal worth around £5.3m per year, The Telegraph reports. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ronaldo is reported to have rejected the commercial deal, while it is claimed Barcelona's Lionel Messi has also been approached. Messi's representatives told The Telegraph that they do not comment on commercial projects and did not confirm he was approached for the role, while Ronaldo’s representatives also refused to comment. The two superstars, considered by many to be footba...

Jan232021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes disagrees with Liverpool criticism ahead of Man Utd FA Cup game

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Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes has disagreed with the recent criticism over Liverpool’s performances and believes they are not ‘playing poorly’. Liverpool have failed to register a win in their last five Premier League games and their 68-game unbeaten run at Anfield came to an end this week following a 1-0 defeat to Burnley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result has left Premier League champions six points behind the Red devils in the title race. But ahead of United’s FA Cup game with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, Fernandes believes the Reds are still performing well enough to win matches. ‘I think teams have moments,’ Fernandes told the club’s official website. ‘I don’t think Liverpool are playing poorly. I think they don’t wi...