Premier League
Chelsea’s UCL clash with Lille could be cancelled amid new Abramovich sanction
Chelsea’s Champions League match in Lille tomorrow is ‘at real risk’ of being called off, according to figures in France, after Roman Abramovich was added to the European Union’s sanction ‘black list’. In the UK, the Blues have been able to continue operating after being handed a licence by the government, despite Abramovich coming under […]
Tuchel aims dig at UK Government after Abramovich chant demand
Thomas Tuchel claims he is ‘worried’ about the priorities of the government after Boris Johnson’s spokesperson told fans to stop ‘inappropriate’ chanting for Abramovich. Fans have sung the Russian’s name since he put Chelsea up for sale and they were criticised for doing so during a minute’s tribute to the victims of the invasion in […]
Thomas Tuchel opens up on potential Saudi Arabia bid for Chelsea
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has reacted to rumours of an offer from Saudi Arabia and has suggested he would rather the new owners are less controversial so he can get back to his work as a coach. Roman Abramovich is now in the process of selling the London club after being sanctioned by the UK […]
Xavi thanks Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Barcelona head coach Xavi has thanked Arsenal for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, describing the player as a ‘gift from heaven’. The Gabon skipper joined the Catalans in the January transfer window after Arsenal agreed to cancel his contract at the Emirates. Aubameyang took a pay-cut in order to move to Barca and despite barely playing for the […]
Man Utd could demolish Old Trafford as part of stadium revamp plans
Manchester United could demolish Old Trafford as part of the plans to revamp the stadium, according to reports. The 74,140-capacity stadium has been the Red devils home since 1910 but the club’s owners, the Glazer family, have been criticised for Old Trafford’s lack of modernisation during their tenure. According to The Telegraph, United have received […]
Guardiola blames the grass for Man City’s draw with Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola has blamed the grass at Selhurst Park after Manchester City’s goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Monday. The Premier League champions dominated the clash but were unable to find the breakthrough against Patrick Vieira’s team. The result leaves Man City still at the top of the Premier League table and four points ahead […]
Rangnick takes swipe at Solskjaer over Raphael Varane’s injury crisis
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick has taken a sly dig at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his poor handling of Raphael Varane. The France international joined United last summer for a fee of around £40million and he has been impressive when fit. But Varane’s debut season has been interrupted with a variety of injuries, which […]
Carragher slams Chelsea fans for being ‘hypocritical’ after Tuchel-Man Utd criticism
Jamie Carragher has accused Chelsea supporters of being ‘hypocritical’ after he was criticised for suggesting that Manchester United should move for Thomas Tuchel after Roman Abramovich’s sanction. The Blues are now operating under huge restrictions after Abramovich’s assets were frozen by the British Government last week. The Champions League holders are now unable to sell […]
Maguire ‘not at the level’ to be Man Utd captain, says ex-Hull City team-mate Elmohamady
Harry Maguire’s former team-mate Ahmed Elmohamady has hit out at the Manchester United skipper and says he doesn’t have the level required to wear the armband. The England international has been criticised several times for his below par performances and individual errors this campaign leading to calls from some for Ralf Rangnick to strip him […]
Saudi Media Group ‘submit’ £2.7bn offer to buy Chelsea from Abramovich
Saudi Media – the biggest media group in the Middle East – have finally made a bid of £2.7billion to buy Premier League club Chelsea. The London side are desperate to secure a new owner amid a budget crisis, with their funds dictated by the British government after the sanctions imposed on Blues owner Roman […]