Author: Owen John

I don't give excuses

lacazette has now gone almost a year without an away goal following the 0-0 draw with Burnley. To be premised, he has now gone 358 days without seeing the back of the net and it’s becoming a big problem for Mikel Arteta. Now that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is available after serving his ban, all the conversation was centered around who would make way for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – Would it be Alexandre Lacazette, or would it be Gabriel Martinelli, who had scored twice when Aubameyang was sidelined? In the end it was Nicolas Pepe that was left out. Arteta once again believed…

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Premier League legend Michael Owen played for both Liverpool and Manchester United during a glittering league career in England and his loyalty will be divided when the two teams meet at Anfield this weekend. Liverpool are the runaway leaders in the Premier League and they play hosts to Manchester United in a Matchday 23 league game billed for Sunday evening. Owen has given his prediction for the game via BetVictor as he disclosed that Liverpool will have too much firepower for Manchester United unlike the first league meeting this season when it ended in a draw. Arsenal To Offload This…

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According to TVI24, Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Bruno Fernandes who has been a long-term transfer target dating back to last year. The news was corroborated by Filipe Dias, an experienced journalist who works for popular Portuguese media portal O Jogo. He said that the Red Devils will make the Sporting Lisbon midfielder their first signing of the winter transfer window. The Daily Mail claimed that Manchester United would pay around £55m for the player but Portuguese newspaper Record disclosed that Sporting Lisbon won’t sell their prized asset below €70m (£59.5m). Chelsea Star Tells Tottenham’s Ball…

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Manchester City have been been boosted ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final game with Manchester United on the 7th of January. The current English Premier League champions could start defenders, Nicolas Otamendi and Aymeric Laporte when they play against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Former Barcelona  manager, Pep Guardiola has confirmed to newsmen that  both Otamendi and Laporte have returned from injury and are likely to feature for the first team. Pep Guardiola has this to say: “It’s good [to have Laporte back in training],” Guardiola told the club’s official website on Monday. “Everyone apart from Leroy is training. Nico…

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For more than six years, Christian Eriksen has been a key figure in the Tottenham Hotspurs squad. While Harry Kane has received much of the glory for his high goal-scoring tally, Eriksen was often the straw that stirred the drink.  However, it seems as if those days are coming to an end. Whether Spurs are able to unload him during the January window or watch him walk away from North London on a free transfer next summer, Eriksen’s days with the Lilly Whites are numbered.  The drama surrounding Eriksen and other players potentially leaving the club dominated most of Tottenham’s…

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Premier League leaders Liverpool are the first club to make a signing in the January transfer window amongst the teams in the English top flight and the latest reports in the Spanish media claimed that they are closing in on a signing next summer. Liverpool have signed Takumi Minamino from Austrian Bundesliga champions Red Bull Salzburg and the 24-year-old Japanese international will join his new club officially on January 1. The Reds signed their man after his £7.25m release clause at Red Bull Salzburg was activated. Ex-Man Utd Striker Set Sights On MLS Transfer(Opens in a new browser tab) Man…

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Manchester United were dealt some sort of transfer blow after they missed out on the signing of highly-rated Norwegian international star Erling Haaland who has painted European football with goals. Erling Haaland has left Austrian Bundesliga champions Red Bull Salzburg for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga after his transfer was confirmed by the 1997 UEFA Champions League winners at the weekend. There are three reasons that his transfer to Borussia Dortmund is not such bad news for Manchester United. Chelsea Contact Barcelona Winger Over Potential Transfer(Opens in a new browser tab) Arsenal Could Complete This Player’s Signing In ‘The…

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Manchester United will sell star player Paul Pogba during the upcoming January transfer window if they get good money for him according to Liverpool legend Phil Thompson who was on Soccer Saturday to talk about all things Manchester United. According to the former Liverpool player and manager, Paul Pogba does not fit the profile of the player that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants at the club and that the Norwegian international would be open to his sale as long as the interested clubs are ready to pay top money for the Frenchman. Paul Pogba’s commitment to the United cause has been…

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West London giants Chelsea have been backed to sign Ben Chilwell during the January transfer window by journalist Mark Taylor who writes for the Daily Star. According to him, Chelsea can sign Ben Chilwell in the January transfer window but they will have to pay a lot of money for him. Ben Chilwell has been an impressive attacking force for Leicester City in the Premier League from his left-back position and he has been able to propel the Foxes into second position on the league table. Why Man Utd Players Are Getting Worse After Newcastle United Defeat(Opens in a new…

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Manchester United have shifted their interest to Southampton target Jean-Clair Todibo, according to Spanish sports outlet, Sports . The Barcelona youngster has been linked with a move to Southampton in recent weeks. Sports reports that the Red Devils have join the race to sign the 19-year-old when the January transfer window opens in January. The player, who has shown promising signs this season cannot be guaranteed a first team minutes with the LaLiga champions under manager Ernesto Valverde. Representatives from Manchester United have already hit Spain to hold talks with Barcelona in a bid to land the 19-year-old defender by…

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Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar  Solskjaer has included Paul Pogba in the travelling squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Watford. The Frenchman has recovered from illness and foot injury. Pogba have been out of action since September 30th when he picked up a foot injury in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Old Trafford. Solskjaer’s men departed Manchester for Watford on Saturday ahead of the game on Sunday afternoon. The World Cup winner was spotted by Manchester Evening News photographers among other Man United players to board a plane from Manchester Airport’s private terminal. EPL: Robbie Savage Predicts Manchester…

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LaLiga giants, Real Madrid, are no longer interested in signing Manchester United attacking midfielder, Paul Pogba, according to Marca. Madrid have reportedly told the Frenchman that they will no longer bid for him in January following the emergence of rising star, Fede Valverde. Fede Valverde, who plays the same position as Pogba, has came through the club’s feeders and has been impressive  in recent months. The development means that Real Madrid are no longer in need of a midfielder in the attacking position. Pogba, who is aiming to leave Old Trafford in the upcoming January transfer window, has been a subject…

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