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Apr262021 by JBNo Comments

Scholes surprised Man Utd duo didn’t start vs Leeds & criticises Solskjaer’s comments

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Paul Scholes has criticised Solskjaer’s comments after Manchester United’s stalemate with Leeds and said he was ‘surprised’ Pogba and Cavani didn't start. Chances were few in the game, with United forward Marcus Rashford closest to breaking the deadlock with a well-hit free-kick shortly before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result brought United's five-match winning streak to an end and means Manchester City have a 10-point advantage at the top of the table with five matches left of the campaign. Reflecting on the draw, Scholes told Premier League Productions: ‘Manchester United tried more than I think Leeds did to win the game which you’d expect. ‘I was surprised Pogba didn’t start the game, surprised Cavani didn’t start the game. It t...

Apr252021 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire in furious bust-up with Fred during Man Utd’s draw with Leeds

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Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire was heard aiming an insult at his own teammate during the Premier League draw at Leeds. United endured a frustrating afternoon against Leeds on Sunday as they were unable to get past Marcelo Bielsa's side and had to settle for a 0-0 draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although Maguire marshalled their defence to a clean sheet, he was very frustrated with Fred at one point in the second half. The England international appeared to be unhappy with Fred's positioning in the 72nd minute and told him that in no uncertain terms, calling the midfielder a "f***ing idiot". Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was asked about the incident after the game and insisted it was merely the product of his side's "high standards". "We have go...

Apr252021 by JBNo Comments

Ben Chilwell rates Chelsea’s top-four chances after the win over West Ham

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Ben Chilwell says Chelsea’s squad are delighted Timo Werner ended his poor form in front of goal in the side’s 1-0 victory at West Ham and believes the win gives the club a ‘good chance’ in the race for top-four finish. Only goal difference separated Chelsea and West Ham before the game and the result gives Tuchel’s side some breathing space in fourth place with just five games left of the Premier League campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chilwell made the assist as Werner scored from close range shortly before the break at the London Stadium, the German’s first goal since February. The blues have little time to reflect on the performance given their Champions League semi-final first leg takes place on Tuesday and Chilwell is happy with being at ...

Apr252021 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer drops huge hint over Cavani’s future at Man Utd

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Edinson Cavani has not ‘100 per cent’ decided on his future at Manchester United but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says there is a good chance the striker will leave the club. The Red devils are currently in talks with the Uruguayan forward over triggering a one-year extension in his contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has scored 10 goals in 31 games since his arrival last October and has provided a clear focal point to their attack but is considering a return to South America with Boca Juniors ready to offer him a contract. While Solskjaer has not given up hope on him extending his stay at Old Trafford, he concedes the former PSG striker appears to be leaning towards a return close to home. ‘We’re still in the same boat with Edinson in that he’s n...

Apr252021 by JBNo Comments

Spotify CEO to open talks with Stan Kroenke over buying Arsenal

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Spotify CEO and co-founder Daniel Ek is preparing to open discussions with Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke over buying the club, according to reports. Thousands of Arsenal supporters engaged in protests against Kroenke at the Emirates before Friday’s Premier League 1-0 defeat against Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fans were venting their frustrations over the American billionaire’s running of the gunners in the wake of Arsenal’s plot to enter the Super League, which they ultimately withdrew their support from after widespread backlash. During Friday’s protests, Ek – a Swedish entrepreneur estimated by Forbes to be worth £3.4bn – posted on Twitter that he is open to buying Arsenal should KSE be looking to sell. ‘As a kid growing up, I’ve cheered fo...

Apr252021 by JBNo Comments

Timo Werner – Why I can’t score more than one goal for now

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Chelsea striker Timo Werner has reacted to his missed opportunity in their 1-0 victory against West on Saturday. The German star, who is in the process of rebuilding his confidence, said that one goal was enough for the day, and he joked that scoring two would have been too much for his recovery process. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Although, Werner conceded he should have scored the glorious opportunity he had but said he was happy to deliver the win for the blues. Werner opened the scoring for the London side in the first half when he tapped in from six yards after a fine low cross from Ben Chilwell. A glorious second chance was squandered after West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski had saved from Mason Mount’s long range effort but, Werner failed ...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Watch Tuchel’s shocking reaction to Werner’s horror miss vs West Ham

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Thomas Tuchel could not hide his frustration at Timo Werner after he missed a sitter in Chelsea's 1-0 victory against West Ham. While the German striker had opened the scoring for the London side in the first half, he was guilty of wasting a glorious chance early in the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A long range strike from Mason Mount was stopped by West Ham keeper Lukasz Fabianski but he could only palm it away into the danger zone. Werner followed the ball in and looked set to a tap-in, but he somehow sent his shot past the post. And Tuchel, who doesn't hide his feelings, watched on in horror. He moved his head side to side in shock, before turning away from the pitch and throwing his hands up. Look at Tuchel’s reaction to that mis...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp reveals who to blame for Liverpool’s draw against Newcastle

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has explained how they only have themselves to blame for today's draw with Newcastle. Mohamed Salah gave the Reds an early lead at Anfield but the Premier League champions failed to extend their lead after missing several good opportunities. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A furious Klopp said, “We have obviously lost a lot of defensive players this year, we know that, that's clear and that is a killer of rhythm and a killer of a lot of things in football. “But in these games [against lower sides] we have had chances like madness and we didn't use them. Who is to blame for that apart from us? Nobody. “In the moment, frustration is obviously at 150% and I will find a way back on track but for the moment it's so harsh, it's...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Mason Greenwood tells Solskjaer his preferred position at Man Utd

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Mason Greenwood has revealed his desire to become Manchester United’s long-term striker after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer conceded he wasn’t ready to play through the middle. United have been tipped to sign a centre-forward this summer – particularly because of the uncertainty over Edinson Cavani’s future – and Solskjaer suggested he won’t be filling the void with Greenwood just yet. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Maybe in the future he can play as a central striker, but I still think that’s a few years away,’ said Solskjaer last week. ‘Being a centre-forward in the Premier League is probably the hardest position to play. ‘At the moment, I think Mason is more suited to playing that wide role, dropping into pockets, finding space and running in behind. ‘I do...

Apr242021 by JBNo Comments

Angry Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta blames VAR for Everton defeat

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta blamed VAR and not fans’ protests for the club’s defeat to Everton at the Emirates after Bernd Leno’s own-goal in the 76th minute. The result capped off a miserable day for the gunners, with supporters protesting against owner Stan Kroenke outside the ground before the game started. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta, however, says the protests had no impact on his players’ performance against Everton and instead took aim at VAR. The Spanish coach was unhappy as Arsenal had a penalty decision overturned because of a marginal offside call in the build-up leading to it, with Nicolas Pepe deemed to be just off. Everton’s goal was also atight call, but Richarlison was deemed to have been onside. Asked if he was upset with V...