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Mar152023 by JBNo Comments

Guardiola bizarrely insists he will always be a ‘failure’ at Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made a bizarre rant about Julia Roberts as he discussed his Champions League "failure". City progressed to the quarter-finals of the competition as they smashed RB Leipzig for seven last night, with Erling Haaland netting five of them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the Spaniard insisted he would always be a failure regardless of if they win it this season because Hollywood actress Roberts, who's one of his three idols, chose to visit Manchester United back in November 2016 instead of them. He said during his press conference: "I am a failure in the Champions League. If I win the Champions League three times in a row I will be a failure. "I have three idols in my life. Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Jul...

Mar152023 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea get automatic entry to revamped 32-team FIFA Club World Cup in 2025

Premier League, UEFA

Chelsea will get an automatic entry in the first edition of FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup in the summer of 2025. FIFA have confirmed that the London side will be involved in the summer tournament because they won the 2021 Champions League - and it will result in a payday of at least £25m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Real Madrid, who were Champions League winners last season, and the next two victors will gain spots with eight more UEFA members to join them, likely based on coefficient ranking. The re-arranged competition will see 32 teams broken into eight groups of four before reaching a knockout stage. It will take place every four years, although FIFA president Gianni Infantino said in December that no host has been confirmed. FIFA has bee...

Mar152023 by JBNo Comments

Bukayo Saka reveals Arsenal had ‘meetings’ with referees over rough treatment

Premier League

Bukayo Saka has revealed that Arsenal have had meetings with the refereeing body PGMOL to speak on his rough treatment, though he is just moving on to play his football. The England winger has enjoyed a superb campaign this season, netting 10 times and providing nine assists in just 27 games to help the Gunners move to the top of the Premier League table. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, he has often ended games looking beat-up and bruised, with many opposition sides taking an aggressive approach to try and stop him. Saka has been fouled 45 times in the Premier League – which ranks him joint 16th for fouls per game – but those free-kicks have drawn only four yellow cards. That means opposition players average one yellow card for every 11.25 fo...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea duo alter Gvardiol stance with other positions prioritised

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Chelsea look unlikely to make a move for RB Leipzig’s in-demand defender Josko Gvardiol and have other transfer priorities in the summer, according to reports. They tried to prise the Croatia international away from the Bundesliga club last summer, though he decided to sign a contract extension and has expressed his intention to remain in Germany for at least one more campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); That new contract included a release clause of £97m – though it does not become active until the summer of 2024 – and that will likely be a guideline price for any interested teams this summer. Manchester City, Real Madrid, Tottenham and others are all keen to sign the 21-year-old, who is regarded as the best young defender in world football. ...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Casemiro at risk of another suspension after Southampton red card

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is at risk of another suspension - just days after he was sent off against Southampton. The Brazilian star was given his marching orders for a high tackle on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz during the stalemate between the two teams at Old Trafford on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was initially booked by referee Anthony Taylor, before it was changed to a red card after VAR review. And the club have already confirmed they will not appeal. Casemiro will now miss the next four games, having already been shown a red card in United's 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace last month. The ban will cover the Red Devils upcoming FA Cup quarter-final against Fulham and Premier League fixtures against Newcastle, ...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Nkunku signs Chelsea contract ahead of £53m transfer this summer

Transfer Info, Bundesliga, Premier League

RB Leipzig player Christopher Nkunku will become a Chelsea player on July 1st after signing his contract with the London side. The Blues agreed a £53m deal for the Frenchman in December but there were fears that a failure to finish in the top-four would see the player change his mind on a move to Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite spending around £600m since Todd Boehly took charge only nine months ago, Chelsea are outsiders for Champions League qualification. Nkunku has emerged as one of the most promising playmakers during his time with Leipzig, who he joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2019. But, despite the interest from PSG, Manchester United and Liverpool, Chelsea have eventually won the race to sign Nkunku. The Fran...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea hold talks with agent in London to sign Man Utd target

Premier League, Bundesliga, Transfer Info

Chelsea have held discussions over a deal for Borussia Dortmund shot-stopper Gregor Kobel, according to reports in Germany. The 25-year-old goalkeeper has impressed for the Bundesliga club since joining in a €15m (£12.8m) deal from Stuttgart in 2021. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea, meanwhile, are set to be in the market for a new keeper this summer with Edouard Mendy’s future at the club looking uncertain. The 31-year-old turned down Chelsea’s offer of a new contract earlier this campaign, and reports are now claiming that the club are willing to offload him at the end of the season. According to Sport1, the Blues are keen on a move for Kobel this summer but they face huge competition from Manchester United for the Switzerland internation...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Alejandro Garnacho injury ‘more serious than expected’ as Man Utd get test results

Premier League

Alejandro Garnacho’s injury could be worse than expected with the player set to miss Argentina’s international matches in March. The 18-year-old winger was brought on as a second-half substitute against Southampton on Sunday and was on the receiving end of a huge but fair challenge from Kyle Walker-Peters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The winger needed treatment and was replaced by Fred in the closing stages of the draw, hobbling down the touchline and was later seen leaving Old Trafford on crutches and wearing a protective boot. Erik ten Hag said he did not think the injury was ‘too bad’ with the Red Devils facing Real Betis on Thursday and Fulham in the FA Cup on Sunday before the international break. Garnacho was called into the senior Argen...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand blasts Leicester City after Ben Chiwell’s action

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has backed Ben Chilwell after the Chelsea defender goaded Leicester City supporters with his goal celebration. Chilwell left Leicester to join the London side in 2020 in a deal worth £45m and was on target against his former team at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After volleying home after just 11 minutes, he celebrated by sliding in front of the home support with his ears cupped, infuriating the home fans having received a frosty reception back at his old club. Rio Ferdinand tells Antony & Sancho to copy Arsenal star Eden Hazard makes surprise Leandro Trossard claim amid Ronaldo comparison Willian reveals why he regrets leaving Chelsea for Arsenal Chelsea went onto seal a 3-1 victory ...

Mar142023 by JBNo Comments

Merson explains why Gabriel Jesus injury return will ’cause problems’ for Arsenal

Premier League

Paul Merson has claimed the return of Gabriel Jesus will ’cause problems’ for Arsenal and Mikel Arteta. Jesus enjoyed an impressive first-half to the campaign after a £50m move from Manchester City last summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 25-year-old’s progress was halted by a knee injury he sustained in Brazil’s World Cup campaign, with Jesus missing Arsenal’s next 15 matches after the tournament. He marked his return from the treatment room by coming on as a second-half substitute in Sunday’s 3-0 Premier League win against Fulham. Merson says Arsenal’s first-half display at Craven Cottage was ‘mind-blowing’ but has warned the Gunners that Jesus’ return comes with its own problems. ‘Arsenal’s performance in the first half at Ful...