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Apr92018 by JBNo Comments

Herrera responds to claims he spat at Manchester City crest

Premier League

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has shrugged off claims that he intentionally spat at Manchester City’s crest at half-time. Footage showed Herrera spitting on City’s badge as he made his way to the tunnel at the Etihad after goals from Vincent Kompany and Ilkuy Gundogan in the first-half. According to The Telegraph, sources close to City labelled Herrera’s behaviour ‘disrespectful and immature’ after United completed an incredible comeback on Saturday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, the Spaniard is ‘humiliated’ at reports that he spat at City’s crest deliberately. ‘Ander has seen the footage of the incident and is mortified at any suggestion that his actions were deliberate,’ a Manchester United spokesperson said. ‘It was enti...

Apr82018 by JBNo Comments

Rudiger slams team-mates after West Ham draw

Premier League

Antonio Rudiger blasted his Chelsea team-mates for failing to kill another game as Antonio Conte’s team dropped points against West Ham at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were made to rue their missed chances after Javier Hernandez brought the game level, though Cesar Azpilicueta handed them a first-half lead, in what was the first league game Chelsea had failed to win under Conte when being ahead at half-time. Rudiger was unhappy with his team’s forward line for failing to secure the win and he slammed the teammates for letting their level ‘drop’ more. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘I think we begged. We begged for the goal,’ Rudiger told Sky Sports after the game. ‘I think in the second half we can finish the game. But like the last few months we didn...

Apr82018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba needs to deliver consistently – Neville

Premier League

Paul Pogba must start producing match-winning performances on a regular basis for Manchester United, according to Gary Neville. The French midfielder helped Manchester United win 3-2 at the Etihad, with his two goals in quick succession dragging United back from a 2-0 deficit at half-time. "I've said all year, Manchester United are a far better team with Paul Pogba in it. He brings arrogance, confidence and belief," Neville said. "But when you're a player who is signed for that money, when you dance like he does and when you've got hair like he has you have to play well and you have to match it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "It's no good shouting and singing and not playing. You have to play well and he hasn't in the last couple of months and he's...

Apr72018 by JBNo Comments

Rooney blasts ‘bulls**t’ Allardyce after early sub against Liverpool

Premier League

Wayne Rooney was seen furious with coach Sam Allardyce after being substituted early in Everton’s draw with Liverpool. The former England international struggled to perform for Everton in central midfield and Allardyce decided to replace him with Gueye after just 57 minutes. And Wayne Rooney made his unhappiness clear as he walked towards the dugout. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sam Allardyce had his hand outstretched towards former United player but he continued to walk straight to the bench. Television cameras caught Rooney saying ‘bulls**t’ shortly after he sat on Everton’s bench. Everton still remain ninth in the table after the draw at Goodison Park, although they had opportunities to win the game. After the game, Allardyce's response t...

Apr62018 by JBNo Comments

Pogba was offered to City in January, Guardiola reveals

Premier League

Pep Guardiola has claimed that Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan were offered to him by Mino Raiola in January. Raiola had called Guardiola a "dog" and a "coward" after Ibrahimovic's move from Manchester United to LA Galaxy, hitting out at the Catalan's treatment of Zlatan during their time at Barcelona. Ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby, Guardiola said that Jose Mourinho is not his only rival: "I have many.....especially agents. I have a lot." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When asked about Raiola and his insults, the former Barcelona boss took his chance to fire back. “I will answer another day, today before the game I will not," he said initially, before changing his mind. “I could answer him. I have a question, yeah, I will answer him, com...

Apr62018 by JBNo Comments

Batshuayi admits he secretly broke Chelsea’s club rule

Premier League, Bundesliga

Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi who is currently onn loan at Borussia Dortmund has conceded to breaking club rules while at the Bridge. The Belgium international fell out of favour under Antonio Conte but has restored his reputation in the Bundesliga, scoring six goals in eight games for Dortmund. The 24-year-old still has the hope of leading the blues attack in the future, probably when Conte leaves the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Batshuayi revealed he played futsal, a five-a-side football played on small hard courts, which was against the club rule. Contracts of professional footballers often had clauses which prohibit players from potentially dangerous activities such as skiing, motorsport and futsal. Michy Batshuayi revealed this in ...

Apr52018 by JBNo Comments

Didier Deschamps to discuss Juventus transfer with Anthony Martial

Premier League

France boss Didier Deschamps has revealed his intention to speak to Anthony Martial a summer transfer to Juventus. The France international has enjoyed a promising season, scoring nine times in the Premier League, but his game time has been affected since the January arrival of Alexis Sanchez. He has completed 90 minutes in only four of his last 10 appearances in all competitions, and has only scored a goal and laid on just a single assist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With United being linked with a move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, as well as the in-form Willian, Martial could become useless at the club and Juventus are ready to make a move. And Deschamps who has both played for Juventus and managed the team – says he is willing to talk wit...

Apr52018 by JBNo Comments

Mkhitaryan aims sly dig at Mourinho after United exit

Premier League

The Armenia international left Manchester United to join Arsenal in January and said that the switch was driven by his desire to play attacking football. Henrikh Mkhitaryan has aimed a dig Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho again, saying that his transfer to the Emirates was because he wanted to play “offensive” football. Having being in and out of the United side under Mourinho, Mkhitaryan joined a Premier League rival as part of a deal which saw Alexis Sanchez move to Old Trafford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old is enjoying life under Arsene Wenger in London, with regular game time and a important role in an team that is attack-minded. Mkhitaryan told FourFourTwo that: “When I heard I could swap Man United for Arsenal, I said, ‘...

Apr52018 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp gives update on Mo Salah’s injury in City win

Premier League

Mohamed Salah told Jurgen Klopp that he was not concerned about his injury after Liverpool’s 3-0 Champions League win over Manchester City. The Egypt international scored his 38th goal of the season to help Liverpool to a 3-0 win at Anfield but was subbed off in the second-half. The forward was seen holding his groin before being checked by the medical team and went straight down the tunnel. Though the 25-year-old later returned to sit with his teammates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Liverpool face Everton on Saturday, before going to the Etihad for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final. Asked whether Salah suffered a groin injury, Klopp told BT Sport: ‘I hope not… he said to me immediately after the game: “all fine, all good”. ...

Apr42018 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona sends warning to United over Umtiti transfer

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has warned Manchester United about a transfer over Samuel Umtiti and insisted that he expects the Frenchman to remain at the club. The France international spoke about his future with Barcelona, saying that talks over a new contract had not yet begun. ‘Negotiations for a contract renewal have not started yet. My release clause is low, but that’s not what I worry about, I focus on the pitch,’ Samuel Umtiti told Canal FC. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘it’s not only Manchester United, other clubs want me as well, nut my sole focus is on Barcelona.’ With the Red devils willing to trigger his £52million release clause, his future has led to plenty of speculation. But Valverde told United that Umtiti is happy with l...