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Mar102023 by JBNo Comments

Conte hits back at ‘selfish’ Richarlison with blunt verdict on Tottenham flop

Premier League

Antonio Conte has called Tottenham flop Richarlison ‘selfish’ in response to the interview he gave after Wednesday’s Champions League defeat against AC Milan. Tottenham crashed out of Europe after a goalless draw in which they had just two shots on target in front of their home crowd that ended the night by chanting for the reappointment of Mauricio Pochettino. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Richarlison, who was restricted to a 20 minute cameo, poured out his soul to the media after the game and took issue with his Conte’s tactics & described his side’s season as ‘s***’. The big signing from Everton has endured a tough time of it under Conte but the manager says the Brazil international, who is yet to score a Premier League goal this campaign, c...

Mar102023 by JBNo Comments

Marcus Rashford reveals Man Utd squad’s reaction to emotional Weghorst’s first goal

Premier League

Marcus Rashford conceded that Manchester United's players were thrilled for Wout Weghorst after he scored his first Old Trafford goal in the 4-1 Europa League win over Real Betis. The Dutchman, who joined United on loan from Burnley for the rest of the campaign in January, netted their fourth goal of the clash, meaning they will head into the second leg of their last-16 with the Spanish team next week with one foot in the quarter-finals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The striker turned the ball home from close range after McTominay's strike was parried into his path by Claudio Bravo. Weghorst, who had scored just one goal prior to the win over Betis, was relieved to have finally ended his goal drought in an emotion-filled celebration. The Red De...

Mar102023 by JBNo Comments

FIFA considering new ‘mercy rule’ to help teams after Man Utd’s 7-0 loss vs Liverpool

Premier League

FIFA are considering a new rule to help clubs who are being humiliated by their opponents after Manchester United's 7-0 loss to Liverpool. Fifa’s referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina questioned Andy Madley's decision to add only three minutes of injury time in the humiliation at Anfield. But, he admitted FIFA could bring in a "mercy rule" in those situations. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Madley added just three minutes to the end of Liverpool's big win, despite six goals being scored in the game and 10 substitutions being made. FIFA are still pushing for lengthier stoppage time, as seen at the World Cup. But, the Premier League are yet to adopt that. And Collina believes referees used 'common sense' to help the Red Devils and West Ham United at th...

Mar102023 by JBNo Comments

Erik ten Hag criticises Antony’s performance against Real Betis

Premier League

Erik ten Hag was not entirely full of praise for Antony’s display in Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Real Betis, despite the player scoring a good goal in the second half. Marcus Rashford scored early for the home team at Old Trafford before Ayoze Perez levelled things up for the Spanish club in the first leg of the Europa League last 16 clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Antony curled in a superb effort to put United back ahead, before Bruno Fernandes and Weghorst made it 4-1 win for Ten Hag’s side. Martin Keown names Arsenal player who team-mates ‘can’t trust’ after Sporting draw Chelsea stars clash with Graham Potter over Mason Mount REVEALED: Why Chelsea’s penalty against Dortmund was retaken It was a beautiful strike from the for...

Mar102023 by JBNo Comments

Scholes names two Man Utd stars who ‘need a rest’ after Real Betis win

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Paul Scholes saw signs of fatigue in Manchester United’s Europa League win over Real Betis and claims Casemiro and Luke Shaw ‘need a rest’. The Red Devils responded to their 7-0 defeat to Liverpool with a 4-1 win over Betis in the first leg of the last-16 tie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Weghorst were all on the scoresheet as United thrashed the Spanish side to put one foot in the Europa League quarter-finals. Erik ten Hag may now choose to rotate his squad for the second leg in Spain next week and Scholes believes two players would benefit from a rest. ‘I don’t think Ten Hag likes making lots of changes,’ said Scholes after the same United side that were destroyed by Liverpool beat Real Betis. ‘He like...

Mar92023 by JBNo Comments

Patrice Evra explains why Ronaldo is on a ‘different level’ to Lionel Messi

Premier League, Ligue 1, Sports

Former Manchester United player Patrice Evra believes Lionel Messi would have won 15 Ballons d’Or if his work ethic was similar to that of Cristiano Ronaldo. The French defender was teammates with Ronaldo between 2006 and 2009 winning three Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The age long debate over which of the two players is superior has seen Evra always side with the Portuguese star but now the former United left-back has given his opinion on what separates the two. “I want to explain why I say Ronaldo every time. It’s not because he’s our brother, it’s because I’m in love with work ethic,” Evra told Rio Ferdinand’s Five YouTube channel. “I feel like [with] Messi, God just gave him a talent and ...

Mar92023 by JBNo Comments

Martin Keown names Arsenal player who team-mates ‘can’t trust’ after Sporting draw

Premier League, UEFA

Martin Keown criticised Arsenal shot-stopper Matt Turner as the Premier League side were held to a 2-2 draw in the Europa League last-16 first leg clash in Portugal. Turner was handed a rare start for Arsenal on Thursday as one of six changes from the team that came from behind to beat Bournemouth last week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 28-year-old is keen for more chances at the Emirates but was at fault for Sporting’s opening goal as he failed to deal with a corner, allowing Goncalo Inacio to head home. Arsenal, who currently sit five points clear at the top of the Premier League, had taken the lead through William Saliba but Sporting’s equaliser saw the momentum change, with the hosts almost taking advantage of a Turner error to take the le...

Mar92023 by JBNo Comments

Todd Boehly stance on Potter axing two Chelsea stars in bid to save job

Premier League

Graham Potter impressed Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly by axing two first team players for the must-win matches against Leeds United and Dortmund. Confidence in the ex-Brighton boss was said to have been wavering ahead of Saturday’s Premier League game after a poor run of form which had seen Chelsea win just two of their last 12 games in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A 1-0 win over Leeds helped steady the ship before last night’s 2-0 win against Dortmund which went a long way to transforming the mood at the club. Marcus Rashford makes feelings clear after Man Utd make Bruno Fernandes captaincy call Chelsea stars clash with Graham Potter over Mason Mount Graham Potter involved in heated exchange with Chelsea star after Dortmu...

Mar92023 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea stars clash with Graham Potter over Mason Mount

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Graham Potter has annoyed some Chelsea players in the dressing room by not starting Mason Mount regularly, according to reports. The Independent claims that the England international is a popular member of the squad at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is believed that some Chelsea figures are not pleased with how Mount’s game time has dropped recently, starting only one of the last five matches across all competitions. The report explains that Potter’s view is taking the easy solution by leaving out the quieter Mount, who is less likely to kick up a fuss about his limited game time. But that doesn’t sit well with certain members of the Blues players dropping the midfielder, though. Mount, who has been one of the club's best play...

Mar92023 by JBNo Comments

Richarlison lashes out at Antonio Conte after Champions League exit

Premier League, UEFA

Tottenham forward Richarlison has hit out at Antonio Conte after the club crashed out of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday after a draw against AC Milan. The Italian giants won the first leg 1-0 and they are now through to the next stage of the tournament with an aggregate win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Richarlison was on the bench for the match and came on in the last 20 minutes but he failed to make his mark and influence the game in the final third. The 25-year-old conceded that it has been a disappointing campaign. Speaking to ESPN Brazil, he revealed that he did not understand Conte’s decision to use him as a substitute. The Brazilian also questioned Cristian Stellini’s decision to bench him against Wolverhampton Wanderers. “Tha...