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Oct52021 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand names the best player in the Premier League

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has named Mohamed Salah as the best player in the Premier League after his stunning goal during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Man City on Sunday. The Egyptian attacker has started this campaign in fine form with six goals in his opening seven Premier League games as the Reds find themselves second on the table going into the international break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Salah gave Liverpool a 2-1 lead on Sunday thanks to his superb run and ferocious strike before Liverpool were again pegged back by a deflected strike from Kevin De Bruyne as the spoils were shared. Man Utd board’s stance on Solskjaer amid calls to sack manager Ferdinand reveals what furious Ronaldo told Man Utd team-mates after Everton equaliser Roy Keane says P...

Oct22021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand reveals what furious Ronaldo told Man Utd team-mates after Everton equaliser

Premier League

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Cristiano Ronaldo was telling his team-mates to do whatever it takes to stop Everton’s goal. They were held to a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford as Andros Townsend’s second-half goal cancelled out Anthony Martial’s superb opening goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); On 65 minutes, from a United corner, Demarai Gray escaped Fred and Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Everton countered. He found Abdoulaye Doucoure whose lay-off to Townsend saw the winger slot the ball past David de Gea. Furious Cristiano Ronaldo storms off pitch after Man Utd draw with Everton Bruno Fernandes criticises Man Utd teammates after disappointing Everton draw Solskjaer speaks out on Ronaldo trying to influence his tactics at Man Utd And Ferd...

Sep282021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand says Tuchel decision ‘backfired’ & makes new Premier League prediction

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand says Thomas Tuchel made some tactical mistakes in Chelsea’s defeat to Man City at the weekend and no longer feels they are the favourites to win the Premier League. The two clubs faced off at Stamford Bridge, though City outclassed their the Blues and secured a 1-0 win thanks to Gabriel Jesus’ second-half goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea, who had been unbeaten going into the match, were tipped by many people – including Ferdinand – to dethrone Man City this campaign, but the United legend has changed his stance after Saturday’s clash. Man Utd board’s Solskjaer sack decision after recent struggles Liverpool dealt Alexander-Arnold blow as Klopp reveals new captaincy order Solskjaer blames Jurgen Klopp for Man Utd’s lack of...

Sep202021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand names Chelsea star as the best defender in the Premier League

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand believes that Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger has been the best central defender in the Premier League since the arrival of Thomas Tuchel last campaign. Rudiger, who has been part of the Chelsea team who have started the league season with four wins and a draw in their opening five games, while only conceding a goal, has been described as ‘immense’ by the former Man United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Despite Chelsea having several defensive options in Trevoh Chalobah, Azpiliqueta, Christensen, Reece James and Thiago Silva, Rudiger has been a starter at the club this term after been out of the team while Lampard was in charge. Pochettino reveals what Lionel Messi told him after furious reaction to PSG sub Michael Owen blasts Jesse Lingard...

Sep152021 by JBNo Comments

‘Sit down!’ – Rio Ferdinand reacts to Ronaldo’s touchline antics in Man Utd UCL defeat

UEFA, Premier League

Rio Ferdinand says he would have told Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘sit down’ when he started barking instructions from the touchline during Manchester United’s defeat to Young Boys. The Portuguese forward continued his superb start to life at the club by opening the scoring in the opening Champions League group match. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Aaron Wan-Bissaka was sent off shortly before the break, and Young Boys scored twice in the second half to win 2-1. Man Utd board told to sack Solskjaer and hire Antonio Conte PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino names the most dangerous team in the Champions League Rio Ferdinand reveals what will hold Man Utd back in Champions League Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes were withdrawn in the 72nd minute of the game – a de...

Sep142021 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand reveals what will hold Man Utd back in Champions League

UEFA, Premier League

Rio Ferdinand believes Manchester United are one of the teams capable of triumphing in this season’s Champions League but fears they could be held back by their lack of trophy-winning experience. United enjoyed a superb transfer window, bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho, but majority of the squad have not won any silverware since 2017’s Europa League triumph. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Liverpool and Chelsea have won both the Premier League and Champions League while Man City were in last season’s final and won their third league title in four years under Guardiola. Ferdinand feels his old club lack some of the nous needed to win titles and says they will have to learn quickly if they want to win the Champions Leagu...

Sep142021 by JBNo Comments

Rio Ferdinand fires warning to Hudson-Odoi & reveals Trevoh Chalobah ‘worry’

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has warned Callum Hudson-Odoi that this campaign could be his last chance to secure a place at Chelsea and said he was worried about Trevoh Chalobah before the transfer window closing. Chelsea have made a good start to the season, only dropping points away to Liverpool when they were reduced to 10 men, while both players started in the 3-0 win over Aston Villa. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Thomas Tuchel blocked Hudson-Odoi from leaving the club this summer and deployed him at wing-back against Villa, though says he needs to improve and ‘push himself to his limits.’ With the Chelsea manager offering no guarantees to the player, Hudson-Odoi still faces an uncertain future at the club and Ferdinand believes it could be a crucial season. ...

Aug302021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand rates Varane’s debut & predicts who will take Man Utd’s penalties this campaign

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Raphael Varane after Manchester United’s victory over Wolves and believes the player’s block to deny Francisco Trincao ‘encapsulated’ why the club spent £43m on his signature. United fans were made to wait for Varane’s debut after his arrival from Real Madrid this month, but the defender did not disappoint as he played for the first time against Wolves at the weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Frenchman came away from the game with a clean sheet and provided the assist for Mason Greenwood’s goal in their hard-fought win and Solskjaer said he was ‘delighted’ while discussing Varane’s opening performance. Thomas Tuchel explains why Ben Chilwell hasn’t played this season Solskjaer reveals Cristiano Ronaldo’s ...

Aug272021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand drops hint Man Utd star has given shirt number to Cristiano Ronaldo

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand has suggested that Edinson Cavani has already given his No.7 shirt to Cristiano Ronaldo after the playar’s return to Manchester United. On Friday, United confirmed that Ronaldo would be returning to Old Trafford 12 years after he left the club for Real Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Portuguese superstar, nicknamed CR7, famously wore the No.7 shirt during his first spell with United, but that is being worn by Cavani. Now Ferdinand – who spoke to Ronaldo to convince him to snub City – has dropped the hint that Cavani may have given up the jersey, assuming Premier League rules allow it. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘Just to think Cavani could be the back-up for Ronaldo, it’s unbelievable,’ sai...

Aug242021 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand names the Chelsea star Tuchel has turned into one of Premier League’s best

Premier League

Rio Ferdinand, has described Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger as an ‘animal’ who has become one of the best in the Premier League. The former Manchester United defender, pointed out that Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has changed Rudiger into a perfect player. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He noted that sacked Frank Lampard will be watching the success of his successor and question his inability to get the best out of some players during his time. Rudiger found himself out in the cold under Lampard but has been reinvigorated under the German coach, becoming a rock at the heart of the Blues defence. “Frank’s respectful and I think he’s honest enough to know and would say Tuchel has done an amazing job,” Ferdinand told FIVE. “But at the same time I’m s...