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Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho aims swipe at ex-Arsenal boss Wenger: ‘He never beat me’

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Jose Mourinho has aimed a dig at Arsene Wenger over his new book, saying the former Arsenal boss did not mention him in his autobiography "because he never beat me". Arsene Wenger has this week released a new autobiography called, 'My Life In Red And White', but the exclusion of Jose Mourinho has not gone unnoticed. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked to explain his absence from the book, Tottenham head coach Mourinho said: "Because he never beat me. You are not going to do a chapter about 12 or 14 matches and never winning one. "So why should he speak about me in his book. A book is a thing to make you happy to make you proud. So I understand perfectly the situation." The two coaches shared a bitter rivalry on and off the pitch while Mourinho...

Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta responds to Arsene Wenger claims that Mesut Ozil is ‘wasted’ at Arsenal

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta disagrees with Arsene Wenger’s claim that Mesut Ozil is being ‘wasted’ at the club. Ozil is yet to play for Arsenal this campaign, while the club’s hierarchy have held talks which would release him from his contract before the end of the season. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this week, Wenger said he was unhappy to see Ozil’s situation at the Emirates and believes he still has a lot to offer to the gunners team. ‘I feel it is a waste for him,’ Arsene Wenger said when asked about Ozil’s situation. ‘Firstly because he’s in the years where a player of his talent can produce the most. ‘And it’s a waste for the club as well because he’s a super talent, a creative talent that in the final third can create that killer pa...

Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

Lampard confirms Ziyech will feature vs Southampton but duo miss out

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Frank Lampard has confirmed Thiago Silva and Edouard Mendy will not be involved in Chelsea’s match against Southampton but Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech are in the squad. Mendy picked up a thigh injury while away on international duty. And Thiago Silva will be rested, having recently featured for the Brazil national team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Ben Chilwell and Hakim Ziyech are both in Chelsea’s squad for Saturday’s Premier League game, as is Christian Pulisic. “Mendy won’t be fit for the match tomorrow. We hope the injury is not too long,” said Chelsea manager Frank Lampard. “Thiago Silva after his trip and back is not unfit but he’s not ready to play in the game, so he won’t be in the squad. “Ben Chilwell is in the squad. He’s got ove...

Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

N’Golo Kante frustrated with Lampard for rejecting request

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N’Golo Kante is growing concerned that he is unlikely to feature in the plans of Frank Lampard, with Chelsea likely to make effort to sign Declan Rice in the January window. The Frenchman has been a very important Chelsea player following his move to Stamford Bridge from Leicester and played a key role under three successive managers at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kante hasn’t been as influential for Lampard as he was under previous managers, but he has started all five matches Chelsea have played this campaign, despite the arrival of new signings. Kante is reported to be well aware of Chelsea’s interest in Rice and believes this could be his last campaign at the club. According to ESPN, Kante’s perception of his waning standing was cryst...

Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

Pogba ‘hates’ new role under Solskjaer & wants Fernandes’ position

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Paul Pogba is in danger of becoming a problem for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with the player unhappy with the deeper role he is being asked to play at the club, according to reports. Manchester United have had a poor start to the new Premier League campaign, conceding 11 goals in their first three games – which includes a joint worst-ever defeat against Tottenham. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bruno Fernandes and Nemanja Matic were both taken off at half-time in the game with Solskjaer unhappy, and the midfield is becoming a problem for the manager. The Independent claims there is a degree of friction over United’s midfield setup with Pogba unhappy with the role he has been given. The arrival of Fernandes in January saw Pogba pushed into a deeper role a...

Oct162020 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand tells Solskjaer to drop ‘struggling’ Harry Maguire

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Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has urged Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to drop the club's captain Harry Maguire from the team. Maguire has endured a miserable start to the new campaign and was sent off during England’s Nations League match against Denmark on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United will play Newcastle this weekend and Ferdinand has said it may be best if Maguire is rested. ‘In these situations – that I’ve been in as well – you sometimes need to be taken out of the oven,’ Rio Ferdinand said. ‘[Manchester United manager] Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] has a big job on his hands and I think quite an important role to play in this. Whether maybe it’s time to give him a little rest, let him gather himself and build that ...

Oct152020 by JBNo Comments

Arteta questions Atletico Madrid over Thomas Partey release clause

Premier League, La Liga

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has questioned the anger of Atletico Madrid after the club decided to match the release clause written into his contract. And Diego Simone’s side were unhappy that Arsenal failed to give them adequate notice on their intentions, despite there being no need of negotiations between the two teams due to the agreed clause. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to reports, the move got over the line with less than an hour of the summer transfer window left. After The Athletic reported the anger Atletico, Arteta said: "When you have a release clause in your contract you assume that that situation can arise at any minute. While the market is open it’s completely legal to do it. "We have had some communication with them prio...

Oct152020 by JBNo Comments

Why Reece James was sent off after final whistle as England lose to Denmark

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Chelsea star Reece James was sent off after England’s Nations League 1-0 defeat to Denmark over an altercation with the referee after the final whistle. James appeared furious at referee Jesus Gil Manzano after Gareth Southgate’s side suffered a defeat to Denmark on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Chelsea defender who was making his full international debut, was one of England’s best players in the game but was shown a red card after the match for dissent. Jamie Redknapp told Sky Sports: ‘I saw Reece James getting very emotional with the referee. ‘You could see Jordan Henderson trying to pull him away from the ref because you know in that moment when one of your teammate’s has lost his head a little bit. ‘It’s a massive shame because I t...

Oct152020 by JBNo Comments

Hakim Ziyech & Pulisic pictured in Chelsea training ahead of Southampton game

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Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech joined up with the first-team squad for training on Wednesday and could make his debut in the Premier League against Southampton this weekend. The 27-year-old, who moved to Stamford Bridge this summer, sustained a knee problem in Chelsea’s pre-season match with Brighton in August. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The injury means Ziyech has had to miss Chelsea's opening six matches of the season but the winger briefly trained at Cobham earlier this month before travelling to Morocco for the international break. Ziyech came on as a second-half substitute in Morocco’s 3-1 victory over Senegal last Friday and was impressive as he assisted Youssef El-Arabi in the dying minutes of the match. He then withdrew from Morocco’s squad...

Oct142020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea stars Havertz & Timo Werner speak out after scoring in Germany draw

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Chelsea summer signings Kai Havertz and Timo Werner both scored and made assists in Germany’s 3-3 draw versus Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. Switzerland took a 2-0 lead over Germany in Cologne on Tuesday but goals from Werner and Havertz saw Joachim Low's side draw the game level. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry then put the team ahead – Havertz providing the assist – before Switzerland then scored a late equaliser. Kai Havertz, who completed a £71 million transfer move to Chelsea over the summer, said: ‘We came back after several setbacks and showed some character. ‘We’re in the middle of a process and we’re a young side. We won’t allow ourselves to be knocked off course and we will carry on as we are. ‘W...