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Chelsea reach agreement to sign Jerome Boateng

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Chelsea have reportedly reached an agreement with the agent of Jerome Boateng to bring the Bayern Munich defender to Stamford Bridge this summer window. Chelsea have been in good form in the Premier League since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard. And Sunday’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United was their third in a row. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, Tuchel knows that his Chelsea side need work to get back to being title contenders. And finding the right balance in defence will be key. According to Todofijaches, Chelsea have taken the first step towards bolstering their team next season. The Spanish outlet claims they have reached an agreement in principle for Boateng to move to the club this summer. The defender will be a free agent this summer a...

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John Terry singles out Chelsea star during Sheffield United win

Premier League

Chelsea legend John Terry has singled out Mason Mount for special praise during the club’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United on Sunday. Mount scored Chelsea’s first goal of the game in the first half but Sheffield United equalised through Antonio Rudiger’s own goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the blues were able to go back in front as Jorginho converted a penalty after Aaron Ramsdale brought down Timo Werner in the penalty box. Mount now has three goals in the Premier League this campaign, while the win has put Tuchel’s side fifth in the Premier league and only a point behind fourth-placed Liverpool. Terry was keeping a close eye on his former team on Sunday and during the second half, the ex-Chelsea skipper was clearly impressed with Mount’s...

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Souness reveals who caused Lampard’s sack from Chelsea

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Former Liverpool player Graeme Souness, has blamed Chelsea striker Timo Werner for the sack of Frank Lampard. Souness beleieves Werner’s lack of form in front of goal played a key role in Lampard’s exit as a manager at Stamford Bridge. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He added that the Germam star, who has failed to score in 14 Premier League matches for the club, is too “timid” for the English top-flight league. Lampard was sacked last month by Chelsea after he guided them to beat Luton Town 3-1 in the FA Cup. The Chelsea legend was replaced by former Paris Saint-German boss, Thomas Tuchel. “At no time does he [Timo Werner] look, so he does not know Mason Mount is coming, so he gets lucky there,” Souness told Sky Sports when analysing Chelsea’s first g...

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Solskjaer warns De Gea about his position after costly blunders in Everton draw

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has warned David de Gea that no-one’s place is safe at Manchester United after the keeper’s latest mistakes in the 3-3 draw with Everton. United were pegged back after going two goals ahead and then conceded a last-minute equaliser as they were held 3-3 by Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); De Gea was criticised for pushing the ball straight to Doucoure for Everton’s first goal and then also making a poor attempt to stop Dominic Calvert-Lewin from scoring the third goal. Dean Henderson is likely to start in United’s FA Cup tie against West Ham on Tuesday night, and it will be interesting to see what happens if the club's no.2 plays well. Solskjaer was asked about David De Gea’s position and the United boss said: ‘Every player...

Feb72021 by JBNo Comments

What Alisson told Klopp after costly Liverpool mistakes vs Man City

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals Alisson was ‘very disappointed’ with the severity of his mistakes in Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City. The Reds went behind through Gundoigan’s goal but Mohamed Salah’s penalty pulled Liverpool level. But two huge errors from Alisson gifted City two goals before Foden scored a solo effort to seal the victory for Guardiola’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Klopp's side are now 10 points behind Man City in the Premier League title race, while the current league leaders also have a huge advantage with a game in hand. Speaking after the defeat, Klopp says Alisson will learn from his mistakes and conceded he has instructed the goalkeeper to clear the ball into the stands if situations become too hard. ‘I...

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Roy Keane hits out at Jurgen Klopp after Man City defeat

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Roy Keane has blasted Liverpool for ‘making excuses’ after their defeat to Manchester City and says they have been ‘bad champions’. Liverpool lost further ground in the league title race as City sealed a 4-1 victory at Anfield on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Keane has slammed Klopp’s ‘excuses’ and accused Liverpool of ‘believing their own hype’ after ending their wait to win the Premier League last campaign. ‘They are making a lot of excuses, to me they’ve been bad champions,’ Keane told Sky Sports. ‘I don’t just mean today, you can lose a game of football, I can’t figure this group out. ‘I’m looking at them, even the game during the week against Brighton, Brighton were comfortable during the game, you can be beaten in a game but there’s a...

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Bruno Fernandes takes aim at Man Utd’s defence after Everton draw

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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has hit out at his own defence after they wasted the lead twice in their 3-3 draw with Everton. Just days after thrashing Southampton 9-0, United were on course for another win having recovered well from a poor start to the second half. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United went into the break with a two-goal lead thanks to Edinson Cavani's header and a sublime strike from Fernandes, only for Doucoure and James Rodriguez to draw Everton level within few minutes of the restart. Scott McTominay put the Red devils ahead, only for Calvert-Lewin to react quickest when Lucas Digne's free-kick was flicked on to seal Everton a point in the game. The result means Solskjaer's side have failed to properly close the ga...

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Bruno Fernandes reveals Solskjaer has lost his cool with him twice

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Bruno Fernandes has revealed that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a fiery side that sometimes comes out, with the Norwegian manager even losing his cool with the midfielder on two occasions. Fernandes has enjoyed a good start to his career at the club since joining from Sporting Lisbon a year ago, scoring 20 goals and providing 16 assists in just 36 Premier League matches. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When quizzed if Solskjaer ever loses his rag, Fernandes told Norway’s TV2: ‘He has his moments, like everyone else. I think he’s been really mad at me twice. ‘It’s not so much, I’ve played 54 games now. During those fights he has been angry with me twice, it’s not bad, so I’m happy with that. ‘Sometimes he has to be calm, other times he has to scream and yell...

Feb62021 by JBNo Comments

John Terry reacts to Aston Villa’s 1-0 victory over Arsenal with celebratory post

Premier League

John Terry has never been one to hide his emotions and his reaction to Ollie Watkins’ goal against Arsenal showed exactly how much beating Arteta’s side meant to Aston Villa. With just 74 seconds at the Villa Park, Cedric Soares underhit a pass to Gabriel and Bertrand Traore took advantage of the mistake to find Watkins in the box. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was Arsenal’s tenth defeat of the Premier League season – the same number of losses they suffered across the whole of last campaign – and Arteta cut a frustrated figure as Villa wildly celebrated at full-time. The match could be Terry’s last as Dean Smith’s assistant, with Bournemouth reportedly lining up the ex-England skipper to be their next head coach. John Terry had a record of 11 wins...

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Solskjaer reveals Man Utd’s transfer plans & drops Pogba new contract hint

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed Manchester United are ‘looking at players and targets’ as they would do at this stage but says the financial impact of the pandemic may limit the club. United were left disappointed as they missed out on their priority target, Jadon Sancho, last summer but still ended up spending a total of £76.6m on new players. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sancho remains on United’s radar – with Dortmund reportedly reducing their asking price for the player – and a couple of big-name players continue to be linked with moves to the club. Bruno Fernandes has set the bar high for new arrivals since his move from Sporting Lisbon and Solskjaer would be delighted if future signings make half the impact he has at the club so far. But the...