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Feb52022 by JBNo Comments

Antonio Rudiger responds to new Chelsea contract offer worth £200,000-a-week

Antonio Rudiger has turned down Chelsea’s new contract offer and Manchester United are closely monitoring developments on the player’s situation, according to reports. The German defender’s deal is due to expire in the summer and he is reported to have already received pre-contract proposals from clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rudiger has been important at the back for Thomas Tuchel’s side, forming a key part of the team that won the Champions League last campaign. Gareth Bale laughs at Eden Hazard being kept on the bench in Real Madrid’s defeat Glen Johnson gives verdict on Chelsea’s aims for this campaign Saul Niguez explains why Eden Hazard has flopped at Real Madrid But the Germany internatio...

Feb42022 by JBNo Comments

Glen Johnson gives verdict on Chelsea’s aims for this campaign

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Glen Johnson believes Chelsea won’t be satisfied with just finishing in the top four this campaign and should focus on closing the gap to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. The Blues currently sit third in the Premier League table, 10 points ahead of fifth-placed West Ham but 10 adrift of league leaders Manchester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea started the season in fine form, leading the title race ahead of Liverpool and City, but have since dropped off while Pep Guardiola’s side have seemingly ran away with it. Last month marked a whole year since Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard with the German coach winning the Champions League in his first few months in charge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Supp...

Feb42022 by JBNo Comments

Jesse Lingard fires back at Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick claims

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Jesse Lingard has hit back at Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick for claiming he requested time off to ‘clear his mind’ and says he is ready to play despite his transfer disappointment. The 29-year-old – who has not started any Premier League match this campaign – had offers from Newcastle and West Ham on deadline day but United blocked a move. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingard is believed to be extremely disappointed by the decision and Rangnick confirmed at a press conference on Thursday that the attacker would not be involved in Friday’s FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough. ‘He asked me and the club if we could give him a couple of days off just to clear up his mind,’ said the interim United boss. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoo...

Feb42022 by JBNo Comments

Joe Cole makes Premier League top four prediction after January window shuts

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Joe Cole believes Manchester United are ‘in the driving seat’ to secure the Champions League spot ahead of top-four rivals Arsenal, Tottenham and West Ham United. Manchester City are set to win back-to-back Premier League titles under Pep Guardiola, while Liverpool and Chelsea look set to battle it out till the end for second place. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But just two points separate the next four clubs, with United currently occupying fourth spot after their slight upturn in results since Ralf Rangnick took over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager. West Ham have been fourth for much of the campaign but lost two games in a row before the winter break to slip to fifth, and have also played more games than all of their top-four rivals. ...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

Saul Niguez explains why Eden Hazard has flopped at Real Madrid

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Chelsea loanee Saul Niguez has explained why Eden Hazard has flopped at La Liga giants Real Madrid. Hazard helped Chelsea win two Premier League titles, two UEFA Europa Leagues and the FA Cup during his seven-year spell at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scoring 110 goals in 352 games for the Blues, Hazard established himself as a firm fans’ favourite at the club before completing a stunning transfer move to Real Madrid worth more than £100m. ‘You’re not at Mbappe’s level’ – Vincent Aboubakar slams Mohamed Salah Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Much was expected of Hazard when he arrived in Spain in 2019 but he failed to hit the ground r...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

‘You’re not at Mbappe’s level’ – Vincent Aboubakar slams Mohamed Salah

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Cameroon skipper Vincent Aboubakar says he is not impressed by Mohamed Salah and believes the Liverpool attacker is not at the same level as Kylian Mbappe. Cameroon are set to play Egypt on Thursday evening to determine who will face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And Aboubakar is currently the top scorer in the tournament with six goals, while Salah has only scored two goals in the competition so far. Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Man Utd players ‘shocked & appalled’ after Mason Greenwood’s arrest But despite Salah’s 16 goals in the Premier League this campaign, Aboubakar believes the Liverpo...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner leads line in worst Premier League XI of the campaign

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Chelsea striker Timo Werner is the only player from a club in the top half of the Premier League to feature in the worst starting XI of the season. Players must have started at least five Premier League matches to be up for selection, with picks made according to the WhoScored ratings. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Here is the best XI - GK: Tim Krul (Norwich) – 6.43 Norwich have conceded 45 goals this campaign – the most in the Premier League – and Krul’s save percentage of 65.3% is currently the sixth-worst in the division. He’s also saved just one penalty from five. RB: Mads Roerslev (Brentford) – 6.36 The defender had a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, but his general play falls below that of Sergi Canos and Rico Henry, his...

Feb32022 by JBNo Comments

Arteta told Arsenal outcast William Saliba ‘is up there with Thiago Silva’

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William Saliba ‘will walk into the Arsenal team’ and is as tough to face as Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva, according to Montpellier forward Stephy Mavididi. The 20-year-old has failed to play a first-team game for Arsenal since his £27million move from Saint-Etienne in July 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After failing to convince Mikel Arteta, Saliba was allowed to return to the French Ligue 1 last summer and has impressed during his loan spell with Marseille this campaign. Man Utd players ‘shocked & appalled’ after Mason Greenwood’s arrest Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Aubameyang speaks out on “hurt” of Arsenal exit after Barcelona move And Mavididi, who came through Arsenal’s academy, believes Saliba...

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Man Utd players ‘shocked & appalled’ after Mason Greenwood’s arrest

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Mason Greenwood’s Manchester United team-mates are reported to be ‘shocked and appalled’ after images and clips that led to the player being arrested on Sunday surfaced online. The England international was released on bail pending further investigation on Wednesday after spending three nights in prison. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Greenwood was detained on suspicion of assault and rape, and he was arrested further on Tuesday on the suspicion of threats to kill & sexual assault. Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player Man Utd board made harsh example of wantaway star as warning to the squad While Greenwood is yet to be charged, many of his team-mates appear to have unfollowed him on social media after seeing the pictures...

Feb22022 by JBNo Comments

Tuchel tells Chelsea board to sign £43m Real Madrid player

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Thomas Tuchel has ‘requested’ Chelsea sign Eder Militao from Real Madrid this summer transfer window, according to reports in Spain. Real Madrid spent around £42.7m to sign Militao from Porto in 2019, making the Brazilian star their most expensive defensive signing. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Blues were also linked with a move for Militao three years ago but lost out to the La Liga giants who met his buy-out clause at Porto. After two underwhelming campaigns at the Bernabeu, Militao has become an increasingly key member of Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, playing 31 games in all competitions this term. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Militao, who is currently contracted to Real Madrid until 2025, has also made 21 a...