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Jun92020 by JBNo Comments

Man Utd cancel Stoke City friendly after player tests positive for Covid-19

Premier League

Manchester United were forced to cancel a friendly game against Stoke City at their training ground on Tuesday after one player from the Championship side tested positive for coronavirus. Stoke City’s players did not come into contact at any point with United’s team as they were taken to a separate building at Carrington after they arrived. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to the Daily Mirror, Stoke were given the results of Monday’s tests before the friendly and were made aware that one of their players had tested positive for Covid-19. The report claims that Manchester United’s medical team were ‘immediately alerted’ and Solskjaer’s side were kept away from their players and staff. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...

Apr52020 by JBNo Comments

Chelsea ahead of Man Utd and Arsenal in race to sign Nathan Collins

Transfer Info, Premier League

Chelsea are leading Premier League rivals Manchester United and Arsenal in the race to sign Stoke City player Nathan Collins. 18-year-old Nathan Collins is seen as one of the most talented and promising youngsters outside of the Premier League. The teenager made his first-team debut at the start of the campaign and has gone on to play 12 games for Stoke, who are currently 17th in the Championship. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester United expressed interest in signing Nathan Collins last year but he ended up signing a new deal at Stoke as the club stalled over launching a transfer move. The Red devils are still monitoring Collins’ situation ahead of the summer window, while Arsenal have scouted the Republic of Ireland U21 defender regularly thi...

Apr22018 by JBNo Comments

Bellerin speaks out after angry bust-up with Mesut Ozil

Premier League

A number of Arsenal fans spotted Mesut Ozil giving Hector Bellerin an earful during their 3-0 victory over Stoke City. However, with Arsenal leading with two goals in the 85th minute, but Ozil was seen shouting at Bellerin. Ozil looked frustrated after the Spanish full-back played a loose pass while Stoke were looking to come back into the game. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-1705784569777019", enable_page_level_ads: true }); Bellerin shouted back at Ozil before Bellerin made a gesture telling the defender to keep his mouth shut. Fortunately, Bellerin saw the funny side after the final whistle and uploaded a brilliant Instagram post. When @MesutOzil1088 walks into the dressing room... ? love you...

Mar122018 by JBNo Comments

Liverpool close to sealing £40m signing of Jack Butland

Premier League

Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland for a record fee of £40million. The 24-year-old is interested in a move to Liverpool Ober a possible move to Arsenal as he wants to work with Jurgen Klopp. Butland has impressed well for Stoke City this season since his return from injury. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Stoke appear resigned to losing the goalkeeper as they are far from been assured Premier League survival. If Butland makes the switch to Anfield, he will compete with Loris Karius who has impressed in recent weeks. Interest in Butland is likely to mean the end for Mignolet who has been given several opportunities to be a starter in the team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...