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Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

“I like the way he plays” – Joao Felix singles out Chelsea star for praise

Atletico Madrid forward Felix has admitted he admires Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount ahead of their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Felix will hope to have the edge when the two teams clash in their first leg. The Portuguese star first heard about Mount several years ago and has followed him closely. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Felix told the Daily Mail: "I like the way he [Mount] plays, the way he likes to drag the ball, the way he touches the ball. "I played with Chris Willock in Benfica three or four years ago and he told me that Chelsea has a guy that he sees who is similar to me and he told me it was Mason Mount. "A few years later he appeared in Chelsea and I like the way he plays." Felix will be one of the main threats to Chelsea in the h...

Feb232021 by JBNo Comments

Azpilicueta aims dig at Lampard, insists everything is better since his exit

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Cesar Azpilicueta has compounded Frank Lampard's misery by lauding the arrival of Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea, saying 'everything has improved' under the German coach. Lampard was sacked in January after a poor run of results and failure to turn things around. Thomas Tuchel was brought in soon after and he has revived the club and their hopes of Champions League football for next campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking ahead of the clash Champions League game against Atletico Madrid, Azpilicueta had some words regarding the current situation at Stamford Bridge and on Lampard’s exit. 'Six weeks ago we weren’t at our best. Now with Tuchel, everything has improved. The team has better feelings. Although the Premier has nothing to do with it, reaching...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Boris Johnson confirms 10,000 fans will be allowed inside stadiums from May 17

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Football supporters are set to return to stadiums in May, with up to 10,000 fans possibly allowed in for the final round of this campaign’s Premier League games. The plan was revealed on Monday as part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s ‘road map’ to ease the lockdown restrictions to limit the spread of Covid-19, which was announced in the House of Commons. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Football stadiums - and other sporting venues - are currently unable to welcome supporters due to restrictions because of the pandemic. The plan now is for fans to head back to stadiums from May 17, provided certain measures are put in place in terms of combating the virus. Indoor events will now be capped at 50% capacity or 1,000, whichever is lower, and for outdoor...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Henderson threatens to leave Man Utd amid interest from Chelsea & Tottenham

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Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson has told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he will seek to leave this summer if he is not made the first choice ahead of De Gea next season. The England international returned to the theatre of dreams last summer after a good two-year loan spell with Sheffield but David De Gea has retained his place as first choice keeper. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Henderson has mainly been used in the FA Cup and in the Europa League but he is not satisfied and believes he is worthy of more chances in the Premier League. The shot-stopper has impressed when given the opportunity this campaign and the Manchester Evening News claim Henderson has made his unhapiness known to Solskjaer. It’s claimed Henderson has told the Norwegian coach...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Tuchel reveals talks with Hudson-Odoi after questioning his attitude

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Thomas Tuchel has held talks with Callum Hudson-Odoi after his decision to substitute the player on and off in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw against Southampton. The highly-rated England star was asked to provide inspiration when introduced in place of Tammy Abraham at the break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was taken off just half-an-hour later, with Tuchel questioning the player’s attitude when explaining the controversial decision. The Chelsea manager now claims he has spoken with Hudson-Odoi, telling the club's official website: “It is not a big thing at all for me. I have spoken to Callum, and I’ve spoken to the whole group. Sometimes, these things happen in football and it was just my decision. “Maybe I was being harsh on him because he was on my side...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Paul Scholes names ‘timid’ Man Utd player who is preventing title challenge

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Paul Scholes has revealed the problems currently facing Manchester United and has named one player as a reason why they won’t challenge for the Premier League title this campaign. United pulled within 10 points of Manchester City with a 3-1 win over Newcastle United on Sunday. Daniel James – who seems to have found his form recently – earned praise from Solskjaer after the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Scholes, however, says going forward and scoring goals is not the issue of United. In fact, the pundit believes that until they address their central defensive weaknesses, winning titles will continue to be a struggle. While airing his concerns on BT Sport, Scholes expressed his unhapiness over the lack of a ruthless streak at the back. “I thin...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Scholes claims Man United have ‘nothing to worry about’ against ‘toothless’ Chelsea

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Paul Scholes has branded Chelsea as ‘toothless’ under Thomas Tuchel and does not expect Manchester United to have any issues against them when they meet in the Premier League. United remain in second place in the league table after seeing off Newcastle on Sunday evening, with Marcus Rashford, Daniel James and Bruno Fernandes all scoring in a 3-1 win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils take on Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Europa League clash on Thursday and then travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for the clash against Thomas Tuchel's side. Although Chelsea could only draw against Southampton, they had won their previous five games in all competitions before that and given some improved performances under Tuchel. Though, They are...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Jose Mourinho claims his methods are the best in the world after Spurs defeat vs West ham

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Jose Mourinho has insisted that his methods are ‘second to nobody in the world’ after Tottenham’s 2-1 defeat to West Ham on Sunday. The loss to David Moyes’ side has now left Tottenham nine points behind West Ham, who currently occupy the fourth position in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Spurs have lost five out of their last six Premier League games, which has led to big questions over Mourinho’s methods. But the 58-year-old is confident that he is the right person to get Tottenham out of their current slump in form. When quizzed on if he questions his own way of working with his players after West Ham defeat, Mourinho replied: ‘No, not at all, not at all, zero. ‘Because sometimes the results are a consequence of multiple situa...

Feb222021 by JBNo Comments

Rashford & Solskjaer react to Shola Shoretire’s Man Utd debut

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is confident Shola Shoretire will have a good career at Old Trafford after handing the youngster his debut, while Marcus Rashford is happy to see another academy player given an opportunity to shine. The 17-year-old, who has been outstanding for United’s youth teams, was given a brief cameo off the bench in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Newcastle, replacing Rashford in the 89th minute. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer says Shoretire – who was also part of the team that played against Real Sociedad in the Europa League – has been performing well in training and earned his chance to play his Premier League game for United. Asked if it was good to see Shoretire make his debut, Solskjaer told MUTV: ‘Yeah of course. And he’s going to ke...

Feb212021 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp: ‘God is a Man City fan, you can’t win against God’

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is “convinced God is a Man City fan” as the German blamed the wind for their defeat to Everton on Saturday. The Reds were 1-0 down after just three minutes as Richarlison latched on to a James Rodriguez through ball and slotted the ball home past Alisson, before Sigurdsson wrapped up the victory from the penalty spot. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A frustrated Klopp was grasping at straws after seeing his team lose a fourth consecutive Premier League game, saying “you can’t win against God.” “I cannot explain really,” Klopp said in a post-match interview, which was reported by The Liverpool Offside. “I think us being dominant in games is becoming a familiar story, but the opponent still scores.” “We controlled t...