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[ad_1] This season could well prove to be Manchester United’s most successful since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. After a shaky start, Erik ten Hag has done quite the job in his first campaign in charge and has United in the Carabao Cup final, past Barcelona in the Europa League and firmly into the Premier League top four. They may be strong outsiders in the title fight, but they could change that in the coming weeks while also lifting a trophy and taking steps forward in the other two cup competitions. Here’s who they need to beat. The two sides drew 0-0 earlier thisRead More →

[ad_1] Seattle Sounders midfielder Joao Paulo has heaped praise upon the players who filled in for him after suffering an ACL injury last season. The Brazilian was 13 games into what was shaping up to be another stellar individual and team campaign when the injury struck. That game just happened to be the Concacaf Champions League final against Liga MX giants Pumas, which the Sounders won to become the first-ever MLS team to lift the title. Joao Paulo then had to watch on as Seattle struggled and, ultimately, failed to reach the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in club history. Much of theRead More →

[ad_1] We’re only in late February, but Saturday’s matches could have a big impact on who wins the Premier League this season and who drops out of it. We’ve been treated to tight battles at the top and bottom of the league this season, with Arsenal being chased down by Manchester City and the relegation battle involving a huge number of teams. Some of those teams will face each other this Saturday, while the Gunners will be tasked with a tough trip to the Midlands. In an exclusive interview with 90min, Joe Cole talks to Scott Saunders & Harry Symeou regarding all things Chelsea. They talk about Graham Potter’sRead More →

[ad_1] Enzo Fernandez has urged disgruntled Chelsea fans to get behind head coach Graham Potter amid their horrendous form. The Blues are on a miserable run of one win in ten games, falling to tenth in the Premier League standings, being dumped out of the FA Cup and facing Champions League elimination at the last 16 stage. Potter, who replaced fan favourite Thomas Tuchel back in September, revealed on Friday that he and his family have received death threats due to Chelsea’s disappointing season so far. In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Fernandez called on supporters to get behind Potter and the players. “TrustRead More →

[ad_1] Joe Cole has warned Chelsea that they may have to accept losses on a number of fringe players as they seek to trim their wage bill after an expensive season of spending. The Blues have spent close to £600m under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake Capital ownership and now boast a squad that is too big to meet Premier League and Champions League regulations, meaning some players will have to leave in the summer. With other clubs well aware of Chelsea’s need to offload players, Cole warned his former employers that they may struggle to sell players for their full worth. “That’s simple business, supply andRead More →

[ad_1] Chelsea legend Joe Cole says the Blues’ current batch of new signings face more pressure being part of Todd Boehly’s rebuild than he did under former owner Roman Abramovich. Abramovich arrived at Chelsea in 2003 and quickly embarked on an expensive shopping spree, with Cole the sixth of 12 new signings during his debut season, and the former England international would go on to make 281 appearances for the club before leaving in 2010. Boehly, alongside Clearlake Capital, bought Chelsea from Abramovich in 2022 and, like his predecessor, has not been scared to splash the cash, spending close to £600m on no fewer thanRead More →

[ad_1] Fulham fought from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves on Friday night. Marco Silva’s men recovered from an extremely poor first half to fight back and take a point at Craven Cottage, taking them to 39 for the season. Julen Lopetegui’s side remain 15th. Possession was controlled by Wolves in the opening stages, and they carved out the first chance of the night. Nelson Semedo managed to pirouette his way through midfield and release Matheus Nunes, whose ball right across the face of goal was cleared just in time by Tim Ream. More good work from Semedo sawRead More →

[ad_1] The season-opener between LAFC and LA Galaxy at the Rose Bowl has been postponed to a later date due to “safety considerations resulting from inclement weather and forecasted thunderstorms in the Los Angeles area.” “Major League Soccer, the LA Galaxy and LAFC today announced that the 2023 MLS Regular Season match scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 25 between the LA Galaxy and LAFC at Rose Bowl Stadium will be postponed to a later date,” confirmed the league. “A new match date will be scheduled at the next earliest availability and communicated as soon as possible. Tickets originally purchased for Saturday’s opener will be honoredRead More →

[ad_1] Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain travel to bitter rivals Marseille for Le Classique on Sunday night, looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. PSG currently have a five-point advantage over Marseille, but have shown vulnerabilities this season despite winning 18 of their 24 league games. Neymar’s absence is a huge blow for Christophe Galtier, who is still licking his wounds from PSG’s loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. With others concerns also disrupting Galtier’s selection plans, here’s the XI he may pick to get the job done in Marseille. Marquinhos mayRead More →

[ad_1] Barcelona return to La Liga action on Sunday looking to put their disappointing Europa League exit in the rear-view mirror. Xavi’s side were eliminated by Manchester United at Old Trafford, ending their European adventure for another season, but they are on course for La Liga title success after a superb first half of the season. 19 wins have been accrued from 22 games to date and Barça’s eight-point advantage at the top of the table could be maintained, or even stretched, with a win over Almeria – a side who have never beaten them in La Liga. Here’s how Barça could line up comeRead More →