Football Blog (Page 68)

[ad_1] A remarkable run came to an end in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Bournemouth, with their starting XI not consisting of a single player that has or will ever be managed by Arsene Wenger. Wenger was in charge of the Gunners from 1996 to 2018 and had a bigger impact on the club than anyone else in their history, making it one of the world’s biggest and best in every area, from on-pitch performances to facilities. His legacy lived on after he left through a number of players that he had brought into the team, but that legacy is now starting to fade. The matchRead More →

[ad_1] Luke Shaw could return to Manchester United’s starting XI for their clash with Liverpool at Anfield, but Erik ten Hag will be without other key players. Things are going well for the Dutchman at the moment with his side beating Newcastle 2-0 to win the Carabao Cup and well on track to finish in the top four of the Premier League. It would take a disastrous run of form for the club not to qualify for next season’s Champions League now and they can further solidify their chances of doing so with a win over arch-rivals Liverpool. Here’s their team news ahead of theRead More →

[ad_1] They say a team can score too early in football matches, but no side is ever going to turn down taking the lead inside 30 seconds. Such an early lead has been taken a number of times before and multiple players have found the back of the net well before the half-minute mark. Here are the fastest goals in Premier League history. Eriksen comes in at number five / Julian Finney/GettyImages Back before he joined Manchester United, Christian Eriksen put them behind just over ten seconds into a match with Tottenham. The Dane pounced on a loose ball in the box after Son Heung-MinRead More →

[ad_1] Manchester City held off Newcastle on Saturday thanks to Phil Foden’s mazy run and finish and substitute Bernardo Silva’s clinical strike to stay within touching distance of Premier League leaders Arsenal. England winger Foden cut in from the right and burst into the box to net a superb solo effort. The Etihad was nervy for part of the second half but Silva’s precise finish extinguished any hopes of a comeback from the visitors. The result puts City back within two points off league leaders Arsenal, who are in action later on Saturday against Bournemouth, while Newcastle will hope Wolves can take points off TottenhamRead More →

[ad_1] Stefan Bajcetic has praised the support of Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool teammates after blossoming into a key starter for the Reds. Midfield has been a major area of concern for Liverpool this season. A number of senior stars struggled at the same time, prompting Klopp to turn to 18-year-old Bajcetic. The Spaniard has now made 17 appearances in all competitions and has been praised by both Klopp and a number of teammates, including forward Mohamed Salah, who hailed Bajcetic as the team’s best midfielder in recent months. “I’m just trying to help the team and at the same time, I’m trying to learnRead More →

[ad_1] There was a time, in the not-too-distant past, when the overarching storyline in matches between Newcastle United and Manchester City revolved around Kevin Keegan’s relationship with each club. Yet, since a consortium headed by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) acquired Newcastle United in October 2021, any match against Manchester City, which was bought by the Abu Dhabi United Group in September 2008, has become wrapped up in a complex vortex of Middle Eastern politics. One can only wonder if Keggy would love that. Both investment vehicles are keen to distance themselves from the governments of the states closely linked to each purchaseRead More →

[ad_1] Tottenham assistant Cristian Stellini has questioned the squad’s mentality after their crushing FA Cup exit at the hands of Sheffield United left them facing another season without silverware. Already facing uphill battles in both the Premier League and Champions League, Spurs went into Wednesday’s meeting with a weakened Sheffield United side knowing the FA Cup was perhaps their final chance of winning a trophy this season. It ended in defeat, however, as the Championship side secured a 1-0 victory which could end up having major ramifications on the futures of a number of influential figures at the club, with manager Antonio Conte and strikerRead More →

[ad_1] Saturday’s Premier League action will deliver more twists and turns in what is turning out to be the most thrilling season in recent memory. Arsenal hold a five-point lead over Manchester City in the title race and that topic will dominate the day’s events with both sides in action. It’s not just at the summit where crunch time is starting to hit, however. Top four hopefuls Newcastle and Tottenham are also in action, while Chelsea continue to limp on with Graham Potter when they host Leeds. Relegation candidates like Bournemouth, Wolves and West Ham will all be keen for wins to edge closer toRead More →

[ad_1] The 2023 Major League Soccer season is underway! After Matchday 1, teams have identified areas of improvement and continue to make the necessary adjustments. New York City FC brought back Santiago Rodriguez, while Charlotte FC signed a third goalkeeper to add much-needed depth to the roster. Here are all the transfers you missed… Yamil Asad returns to D.C. United. / Brad Smith/ISI Photos/GettyImages Yamil Asad returns to D.C. United.  The Black and Red brought back the veteran on a one-year deal through the 2023 MLS season with options for 2024 and 2025. He arrives for his third stint with the Eastern Conference team, havingRead More →

[ad_1] Brazil have included Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos in their 23-player squad for the March internationals. The 18-year-old returned to previous club Vasco da Gama on loan from the Blues earlier this week after the UK government rejected his application for a work permit. However, senior appearances with Brazil should give him hope of obtaining a work permit in the near future. Santos’ return to Vasco is on a deal until the summer, at which point Chelsea hope he will have reached requirements to legally play in England. A deal to send Santos to Palmeiras broke down over their reluctance for Chelsea to bring himRead More →