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Jan202020 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool finally apologise to Evra after Suarez racism fallout

Premier League

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has revealed he received a personal apology from Liverpool over their handling of Luis Suarez racism case in 2011. After a two-month investigation into claims the forward racially abused Evra, Luis Suarez was given an eight-game ban by the Football Association. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); A day after he was found guilty of misconduct for using insulting words to Evra, which includes a reference to his skin colour, Liverpool wore ‘Suarez 7’ T-shirts as they warmed up for their game against Wigan. Last October, Jamie Carragher conceded Liverpool got it ‘completely wrong’ – apologising to Evra during a Sky Sports broadcast. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Evra has now rev...

Jan192020 by JBNo Comments

Marcus Rashford out for up to three months with back injury

Premier League

Manchester United have been dealt a huge injury blow to English forward Marcus Rashford. Rashford missed the game against Liverpool on Sunday after limping off during the midweek victory over Wolves. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed he was set for a spell on the sidelines and it emerged during the match that he had sustained a double stress fracture in his back. Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler confirmed the news live on air, suggesting Marcus Rashford would be sidelined for up to two to three months. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Speaking after the game, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confirmed the England international faces a spell on the sidelines. Confirming the news of Rashford's serio...

Jan192020 by JB1 Comment

Solskjaer: Liverpool are not among the very best clubs yet

Premier League

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Liverpool are not the greatest clubs in Premier League history, highlighting Alex Ferguson's record with the Red Devils. Liverpool are set for their first league title since 1990 as Jurgen Klopp's team top the Premier League standings by 13 points with games in hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "If you are taking the long view, the very best teams are the ones who can do it again and again and again," Solskjaer said. "No one really matches Sir Alex in that respect but I would be the first to admit Jurgen Klopp has done a great job at Liverpool. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "At the moment he seems to know what he’s going to get every time he puts a team out, though...

Jan182020 by JBNo Comments

Haaland shows Man Utd what they’re missing with Dortmund debut hat-trick

Bundesliga, Premier League

Erling Haaland scored with his first touch for Dortmund, before completing a hat-trick, with the Norwegian striker stepping off the bench against Augsburg to show Manchester United what they are missing. Having become the most sought-after striker in European football, the 19-year-old snubbed United to move to Dortmund. However, Haaland made an immediate impact after being handed his debut off the bench just before the hour mark against Augsburg. The youngster, who had been prolific for his previous team Red Bull Salzburg, also required just one touch to score his first goal for the club. His introduction helped Dortmund, who were facing up to a frustrating afternoon, to turn a thrilling game with Augsburg on its head. The forward grabbed them a lifeline, before Jadon Sa...

Jan182020 by JBNo Comments

Deadlock for Man Utd as Sporting raise Bruno Fernandes fee

Transfer Info, Premier League

Manchester United have reached a deadlock with Sporting Lisbon over the transfer of Bruno Fernandes after his valuation almost reached double in the space of just 48 hours. Last summer window, Manchester United and other sides including Tottenham were quoted £39m (€45m) for the attacking midfielder. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Two days into the latest negotiations, Sporting's asking price increased to £68m and as a consequence no further talks are planned for this weekend between the two teams. According to Sky Sports News, Manchester United feel their latest offer of £43m plus £17m in possible add-ons reflects Fernandes' form - as the player has 13 goals in 21 matches all competitions for Sporting. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ...

Jan182020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp criticizes Solskjaer’s ‘strange’ tactics ahead of Sunday clash

Premier League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has called Manchester United's tactics "strange" and says his team must "protect" themselves against counter-attacking football. Klopp once again questioned United's strategy ahead of facing Solskjaer's side on Sunday, having accused the club of "just defending" whenever they play the Reds after their 1-1 draw in October. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Those comments prompted Solskjaer to hit back by describing Klopp's philosophy as "aggressive", and the Liverpool boss has warned his team must be ready for a similar situation on Sunday. "It's strange when you play against a high, high quality team as United still are, and they play the way they play," said Klopp. "It makes life really difficult. (adsbygoogle = w...

Jan172020 by JBNo Comments

Harry Maguire named Man Utd captain to replace Inter Milan-bound Ashley Young

Premier League

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the most expensive defender in football Harry Maguire will be taking the armband at the club on a full-time basis. The Red Devils are preparing to part with Ashley Young who has been the club’s on-field leader since the start of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Young, who has been linked with a transfer move to Inter for some time now, is closing in on a transfer move to Italy and, as he prepares to leave, his role at Old Trafford will be passed on to Harry Maguire. Maguire has already taken the armband on several occasions since linking up with Manchester United in the summer window of 2019. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Solskjaer intends to make that a full-time ...

Jan172020 by JBNo Comments

Marcus Rashford ready to play through pain barrier for Man Utd vs Liverpool

Premier League

Marcus Rashford is reportedly ready to play through the pain barrier to face Manchester United’s rivals Liverpool . Rashford, United’s top scorer this campaign with 19 goals, is a huge doubt for Sunday’s Anfield game after suffering a back injury in a 1-0 FA Cup victory over Wolves . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s decision to bring Rashford on in the 64th minute of the replay backfired, with the England international sustaining the injury just few minutes later. The striker had to be replaced and is undergoing intensive treatment in order to ensure he can start against the Premier League leaders. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); However, United do not want to rush him back too soon and risk the c...

Jan172020 by JBNo Comments

Ashley Young stormed out of Man United training to force through Inter Milan move

Transfer Info, Premier League, Seria A

Ashley Young reportedly stormed out of Manchester United’s training session last Friday in order to force through a transfer move to Inter Milan this January window. The Red Devils have since agreed a £1.3million fee with Inter Milan for Young and the 34-year-old is expected to undergo a medical with the Italian club on Friday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inter manager Antonio Conte has been interested in Young for some time and even tried to sign him when he was still at Chelsea two years ago. It will bring an end to Young’s eight-and-a-half-year spell at the theatre of dreams in which the versatile full-back has played 261 matches across all competitions. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wan...

Jan172020 by JBNo Comments

Boubakary Soumare set to choose between Man Utd and Chelsea

Transfer Info, Ligue 1, Premier League

Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare is set to decide between signing for Manchester United or Chelsea before the end of the transfer window. Arsenal are said to be no longer in the running for the Lille player, and neither are Spanish sides Real Madrid nor Valencia. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Red devils and Chelsea have held talks over the player but no decision is expected to be made before Lille play against PSG on January 26. The 20-year-old is a box-to-box midfielder in the mould of Paul Pogba and has impressed across 23 matches in all competitions this campaign, including six games in the Champions League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Soumare will cost United or Chelsea £40m - not bad for a young player...