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Aaron Wan-Bissaka names the toughest winger he’s ever faced in his career

Premier League

Manchester United star Aaron Wan-Bissaka has singled out Neymar as the toughest winger he’s faced in his career and says the PSG forward trying to draw fouls has made their battles very ‘challenging’. Wan-Bissaka has established himself as one of League’s best defensive right-backs after bursting onto the scene at Crystal Palace and his outstanding displays earned him a £45m transfer move to Old Trafford in 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many of the Premier League’s standout attacking players - most notably Raheem Sterling – have struggled against Wan-Bissaka over the last three years and the full-back shone in his toughest test yet as United travelled to PSG earlier this campaign. Wan-Bissaka was able to keep Neymar quiet for much of the clash a...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho hits out at Arteta over fixture complaint ahead of North London Derby

Premier League

Jose Mourinho has dismissed Mikel Arteta's claim that Spurs have an advantage over Arsenal ahead of this weekend's North London Derby. Arsenal will play Tottenham on Sunday with both teams looking for three points to keep alive their hopes of finishing in a European qualification spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Before then, they face Europa League last-16 ties, with Mourinho’s team taking on Dinamo Zagreb and Arteta’s side facing Olympiacos. Both teams were drawn to play the away leg away from home first, but UEFA rules state two clubs from the same city are not allowed to play on the same day. This means that Spurs will now play Zagreb at home on Thursday, while Arsenal face a near-3,000 mile round trip to play in Greece. Speaking after the d...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Bruno Fernandes makes demand over Man Utd transfers before signing new contract

Premier League

Bruno Fernandes wants assurances over Manchester United’s transfer plans before signing a new deal, according to reports. The Portuguese midfielder has made a huge impact since he moved to United just over a year ago, with 35 goals and 21 assists in 63 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are looking to reward Fernandes with a new deal and are keen for the former Sporting Lisbon star to sign a new five-year contract worth around £200,000 per week. But according to The Sun, Fernandes wants to know what United’s intentions are in the transfer market before he signs a new deal. The report claims that Fernandes wants to know if United are intent on strengthening the team in order to win the Premier League and challenge in Europe. But speaking...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Lee Dixon reveals what could stop Chelsea from winning the Champions League

UEFA, Premier League

Chelsea’s lack of goals under new manager Thomas Tuchel could stop them from winning the Champions League, according to Lee Dixon. Chelsea are currently unbeaten since Tuchel’s arrival at Stamford Bridge in January, winning eight of 11 matches in all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The London club have improved drastically at the back in that period and have conceded just two goals during that run. But Monday’s 2-0 win over Everton was just the third time they have won a match by more than a one goal margin. Chelsea lead Atletico Madrid after the first leg win in their Champions League last 16 tie with a return leg at Stamford Bridge awaiting next week. And while he is impressed with Tuchel’s impact at the club, former Arsenal defende...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd to battle Liverpool for ‘unhappy’ Christian Pulisic

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic is attracting huge interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, with the winger facing an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge. The American star is yet to start a Premier League game under Thomas Tuchel, despite the German manager giving Pulisic his first team debut in the Bundesliga at the age of 17. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tuchel apologised to Pulisic after Monday’s win over Everton for leaving him out of the victory against Carlo Ancelotti’s side, while he expressed his sadness that he was yet to give the player a chance to impress. ‘I can say nothing else but good things about him. Maybe his biggest problem is that I know him from Dortmund and I think he started only in the cup games,’ said Tuchel after the 2-0...

Mar102021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani responds to speculation he’s set to leave Man Utd

Premier League

Edinson Cavani has addressed speculation he’s set to leave Manchester United at the end of the campaign by saying he is ‘proud’ to wear the club’s shirt. Reports in Argentina on Monday emerged that the Uruguayan forward was eyeing a move to Boca Juniors this summer window, as he had struggled to settle at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Cavani has been a success at Old Trafford and United want to extend his stay at the club by another 12 months but they need him to agree in order to activate a one-year extension clause. The speculation that Cavani was unhappy at the club was confirmed by his father on Tuesday, as it was revealed that he was unhappy at his treatment by the Football Association, who suspended the Uruguayan for an ill-judged Inst...

Mar92021 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd consider transfer move for Jan Oblak this summer

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Manchester United are preparing to sign a new goalkeeper this summer and have been keeping tabs on a number of possible options including Jan Oblak - but the Atletico Madrid keeper may prove too expensive. United have been tracking Oblak for more than a year and they are ramping up their analysis of the summer transfer market, with growing uncertainty over the future of David de Gea and Sergio Romero almost certain to leave the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea has returned to Spain for the birth of his first child, and reports suggested the United number one is thinking again about a permanent move back to Madrid, where his wife works as a television presenter. His paternity leave has allowed Dean Henderson a run of games to try and establish ...

Mar92021 by JBNo Comments

Edinson Cavani’s father confirms striker wants to leave Man Utd this summer

Premier League

Edinson Cavani’s dad says the forward ‘does not feel comfortable’ in the Premier League and is keen to leave Manchester United for Boca Juniors when his contract expires at the end of campaign. The veteran striker joined United on a free transfer last summer after bringing an end to a seven-year spell at PSG, where he was their top scorer with 200 goals in 301 matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eyebrows were raised at the deadline-day transfer move given Cavani’s age and because he hadn’t played any game for seven months before arriving at the club. But, the Uruguayan forward has proven himself to be a valuable addition to Solskjaer’s squad with seven goals in 25 games for the Red Devils in all competitions. But Cavani’s time at Old Trafford has ...

Mar92021 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea identify three centre-back targets and are ready to cash in on Kurt Zouma

Premier League

Chelsea will look to improve their defence this summer window and have drawn up a three-man shortlist of transfer targets, with Kurt Zouma likely to be sold to make way. A new centre-back was on Lampard’s agenda last summer, though he had to settle for Thiago Silva, and successor Thomas Tuchel is also keen to bolster his backline despite a fine defensive record. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to The Athletic, the blues are looking to sign an ‘imposing’ leader at the back and have already identified three players who fit the bill. At the top of their wish-list is Bayern Munich’s Niklas Sule, though the German club would be reluctant to let allow him leave particularly with David Alaba departing when his contract expires this summer window. ...

Mar92021 by JBNo Comments

‘Don’t you understand?’ – Tuchel ripped into Werner during Chelsea vs Everton

Premier League

Thomas Tuchel tore into Chelsea striker Timo Werner during his side’s 2-0 victory over Everton on Monday and was caught berating the misfiring German star. Chelsea continued their good run of form under their new coach, solidifying their place in the top four with a win over one of their rivals for Champions League qualification. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The blues recorded the ninth clean sheet under Tuchel and secured three points thanks to Ben Godfrey’s own goal and a penalty from Jorginho in the second half. It was, however, another frustrating night for Germany international Werner who wasted several presentable chances to increase Chelsea’s advantage. His profligacy in front of goal wasn’t Tuchel’s main gripe, however, with Werner featur...