Former Manchester United central defender Nemanja Vidic has spoken about the time he nearly came to blows with Chelsea legend Didier Drogba in one of his many on-pitch battles with the frontman. The two teams dominated the Premier League over a period of seven years with Vidic arriving in 2006 – just after Jose Mourinho’s second […]
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Roberto Mancini has provided a promising injury update on Emerson Palmieri after the Chelsea left-back hobbled off during Italy’s win over Finland on Sunday. Emerson, who has started all four of Chelsea’s Premier League games so far this campaign, was substituted off after only eight minutes during Italy’s 2-1 victory […]
Manchester City star Phil Foden has promised to let his football do the talking as he responded to his manager’s criticism that he needs more assertiveness. Foden has been seen as one of the bright young prospects at the Etihad and with England, but has struggled for game-time with the current Premier League […]
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater was battered by thugs after trying to seduce another footballer’s lover. The England player was thrown out by security before a gang of up to six men attacked him with an object. A source said: “It was incredibly nasty with blood everywhere.” The thugs jumped on […]
Olivier Giroud says he is determined to win his place back in the Chelsea starting eleven after dropping behind Tammy Abraham in the pecking order at Stamford Bridge. The France international has started just one of Chelsea’s four Premier League games so far this campaign, with Frank Lampard instead putting […]
Former Arsene Wenger has given his verdict on the Mohamed Salah-Sadio Mane saga, believing the Egypt forward is “too obsessed” with scoring and needs to improve his decision making. Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp was forced to play down Mane’s angry display after being substituted in the 3-0 victory at Burnley last week. […]
Michael Owen fears Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford is not a natural goalscorer and never will be, which may be an issue for the coach. The 21-year-old will spearhead Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s attack this campaign after the United boss sanctioned the sale of Romelu Lukaku, believing the Belgium international was not suited to the high […]
Nicolas Pepe became Arsenal’s record signing this summer window after a sensational campaign with Lille that saw him chased by some of the biggest sides in the world. Born in 1995 to Ivorian immigrants in Mantes-la-Jolie, west of Paris – his fragile body frame meant he was selected to be […]
Nemanja Matic has said that he has no issues with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but says the Manchester United manager will bear full responsibility if the club do not challenge for the Premier League title this season. Matic has found himself out of United’s starting lineup this campaign, with the 31-year-old making his […]
Former Red devils boss Jose Mourinho urged Manchester United not to rival Liverpool in the chase to sign Virgil van Dijk, according to reports. Van Dijk has established himself as one of the world’s best central defenders after his £75 million transfer move to Jurgen Klopp’s team in January 2018. […]