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Nov22020 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola believes the Premier League should be stopped: ‘Football cannot be an exception’

Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cast doubt on whether the Premier League should continue through a second national lockdown. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the new restrictions on Saturday with all non-essential services to close starting from Thursday this week for a four-week period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But elite sport has been given an exemption to move on, although supporters will still be prohibited from attending games. The Premier League paused its campaign when the country went into the first lockdown, and they resumed when a fully-operational testing system was in place. And the Man City head coach has now questioned whether it is the right decision to carry on playing football this time around. Speaking ahead ...

Nov22020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Scholes slams Man Utd duo who “played as centre-halves” in Arsenal defeat

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Paul Scholes was scathing in his assessment of Manchester United midfielders Scott McTominay and Fred at Old Trafford. The former United star accused both players of playing too defensive against the gunners after they lost 1-0 to Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set his team up in a diamond formation after the huge success against RB Leipzig. But that played into Mikel Arteta's hands with Arsenal happy to keep the club narrow. It meant United were largely blunted in attack and failed to even test Arsenal keeper Bernd Leno. But In the second half, Paul Pogba fouled Hector Bellerin in the box - allowing Aubameyang to end his five-game goal drought in the league from the spot-kick. That turned out to be the only goal of the c...

Nov12020 by JBNo Comments

Roy Keane wishes Man Utd had signed Arsenal star after 1-0 defeat

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Roy Keane says he wishes Manchester United had signed Thomas Partey and believes he can match Patrick Vieira’s achievements at the Emirates. Partey, who joined Arsenal in a £45m deal from Atletico Madrid on transfer deadline day, delivered a commanding display at Old Trafford as Arteta's side sealed a 1-0 victory over United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aubameyang’s penalty in the second half was enough to secure the win for Arsenal, while Partey dominated the midfield battle against Paul Pogba and Fernandes. And Keane was impressed with the Ghanian midfielder. ‘Brilliant, I thought he was outstanding,’ Keane told Sky Sports when asked about Partey’s display. ‘We said before the game, this guy’s no mug, he’s played for a big club, he’s played in bi...

Nov12020 by JBNo Comments

Paul Pogba speaks out over “stupid mistake” vs Arsenal

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Paul Pogba has conceded his mistake was the major reason why Manchester United lost 1-0 to Arsenal. Pogba's foul on Hector Bellerin gave Aubameyang the chance to score from the spot at Old Trafford, with that goal enough for a 1-0 Arsenal victory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United laboured for long periods in the match and the defeat makes it four league games without win at home for Solskjaer's side this campaign. The France international accepted he and his teammates must improve after taking the blame for the foul that led to their defeat. Speaking to MUTV, Pogba said: "Very disappointing. The team, the goal, everything. It was the opposite of the Champions League game, where we were good, aggressive and dangerous enough to win the game. "...

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard reacts to Ziyech’s superb display for Chelsea vs Burnley

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Frank Lampard has heaped praises on Hakim Ziyech’s performance in Chelsea’s win against Burnley and believes the winger brings a different quality to his side’s attack. After cameos off the bench against Southampton and Manchester United, Ziyech started his first Premier League game at Turf Moor and showed why Chelsea brought him to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The former Ajax star opened the scoring with a fine finish before setting up Timo Werner with a perfect through-ball and Lampard says he will be a huge player for Chelsea going forward. Asked about Ziyech, Lampard said: ‘Yeah really impressed, really excited. ‘I knew the quality, but to see him first-hand at the training ground it was so frustrating that he got injured because...

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard provides update on Pulisic as he suffers another hamstring injury

Premier League

Frank Lampard has confirmed that Christian Pulisic suffered yet another hamstring injury before Chelsea’s 3-0 win over Burnley but is hopeful he will be sidelined for only few weeks rather than months. Chelsea secured their second away win of the Premier League campaign but Pulisic’s injury put a slight dampener on the afternoon for the blues ahead of a busy period. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pulisic would have been looking forward to Chelsea’s trip to Turf Moor after scoring a hat-trick in the same game last season so there was no surprise when Lampard selected him in the starting lineup. But the American had what looked like an innocuous fall in the club’s preparations prior to kick-off and had to be replaced by Timo Werner at the very last minute....

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Cristiano Ronaldo tests negative for covid-19 but virus causes chaos in Serie A

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Cristiano Ronaldo has tested negative for coronavirus after almost three weeks - but Italian sides Atalanta, Sassuolo, Crotone and Parma have all confirmed new cases. The Juventus forward first tested positive for the virus on October 13 while away on international duty with Portugal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Ronaldo carried out a check with a diagnostic test (swab) for Covid-19. The exam provided a negative result," Juventus said in a statement. "The player has, therefore, recovered after 19 days and is no longer subjected to home isolation." Juventus will play at promoted Spezia on Sunday, with all Serie A games now behind closed doors. Ronaldo had missed four matches including the Champions League 2-0 defeat to Lionel Messi's Barcelona, and ...

Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey tells Arsenal what they must do to defeat Man utd

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Thomas Partey is anticipating a tough clash with Manchester United this weekend but says Arsenal are capable of winning if they deliver on the work they have planned, and put ‘pressure’ on Solskjaer’s side away at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and will be buoyed by their outstanding 5-0 win over Leipzig on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal’s form has dropped after a good start to the campaign and the gunners will still be unhappy with their 1-0 defeat at home to Leicester City in their last League game. But despite their poor form, Partey is full of confidence and believes Arsenal can secure all three points at Old Trafford if they deliver in three major areas. ‘Manchester United ...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp confirms length of Fabinho injury lay-off

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Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Fabinho will not be part of the squad for Saturday’s game against West Ham because of a hamstring injury. The Brazilian star limped off in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League victory against Midtjylland on Tuesday and had to be replaced by 19-year-old Rhys Williams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabinho had been called on to fill in for Van Dijk in defence after he was ruled out with a knee ligament injury, but Klopp will have to make changes to his back line for the upcoming game at Anfield. “Fab is not in, that's clear,” Klopp told reporters. “He got a little injury and so he will be out for the weekend and probably slightly longer. "That’s one thing, but all the others who are fit will be in contention, eith...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Gilmour mocks Timo Werner as he returns to Chelsea training after knee injury

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Billy Gilmour handed Lampard a huge boost on Friday as he returned to training for the first time since his knee injury – and midfielder wasted no time in making Timo Werner look silly. Gilmour missed the end of the 2019/20 season after coming off with a serious knee problem in the dying moments of Chelsea’s victory over Crystal Palace in July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gilmour underwent a knee surgery and is yet to play any game for Chelsea this campaign but it appears he is closing in on his return to the first-team after joining up with his team-mates for training. The Scottish youngster was all smiles as he got back again at Cobham and it didn’t even take long to showcase some of his unique talent that the blues supporters got used to seeing l...