Author: Timothy Aiyeku

As long as French international midfielder Paul Pogba remains at Man United, speculations of his move away from the club will not end with Tuttojuve reporting that Juventus boss Andrea Pirlo already dreaming of his return to the Italian Serie A. The Italian manager took over the job as manager in Juventus after former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri was sacked on August 2020 and has begun a reformation of the team with the dream of having Paul Pogba also. Paul Pogba left the Italian outfit for Man United in 2016 but he seems to have a link with Juventus that…

Before this revelation, no one knew that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is on social media as there is no account that claims his name or his post. Almost all players are known to have a social media account, including Twitter and Instagram but just a few of the coaches fancy having one. The reason might be connected to the nature of their work as they are always busy with preparation for games and may not be able to spend time on social media for fun. However, Liverpool boss, in an interview with talkSports reveals that he is on social media…

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp have both aired the same opinion on the decision by the Premier League to split the 20 topflight teams. The Blues boss argues that the Premier League have “dropped the ball” by not allowing teams to make up to five substitutions this season as a continuation of the post-coronavirus era. It would be recalled that a temporal change was made to the substitution rule after the return of football from the coronavirus break which allowed clubs to make up to five changes from the traditional three. Now that football is gradually…

Liverpool legend John Barnes has affirmed that Arsenal is now a stronger team with the recruitment of Thomas Partey in their team, adding that he will help them to find the right balance. The Ghanaian international joined the North London outfit in the summer transfer deadline day from Spanish la Liga outfit Atletico Madrid after his release clause of £45 million was activated. His first game for the club got everyone talking and the Liverpool legend also has his voice to lend. After watching the North London outfit lose against Leicester City, John Barnes is not losing any faith in…

A number of players are already considering continuing in the game as managers when they retire from active football by undertaking coaching courses for badges. Aside from the qualifications, some of them have the quality and knowledge to lead a team which can be clearly seen or observed. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp already has his eyes on one of his players that he can confidently hand over the baton to if he is asked to do so because of the leadership quality he has seen and the vast knowledge of the game the player possesses. Speaking on the latest talkSPORT’s…

Former Man United player and pundit, Rio Ferdinand has stated that the only way the season can be described as successful for English Premier League club, Chelsea is when they win a trophy and finishing the season in the top four. The west London outfit finished fourth last season to be able to secure a Champions League slot in Frank Lampard’s debut. They were also runners-up in the FA Cup. They will be expected to improve by a step with a trophy this season. Over £200 million has been invested by the Blues team under manager Fran Lampard for the…

English Premier League outfit Chelsea almost lost their star player, Emerson Palmieri to their London rivals West Ham United in the summer transfer window. The Italian defender was not at his best last season and that almost led to his exit from the club. He was reported to seek a new challenge as he was linked with a number of clubs, including Juventus, Inter Milan for a move. Amongst all the teams that were on the line for Emerson Palmieri, West Ham United were the favourites ahead of the It lain teams but the move failed and he had to…

English Premier League outfit Chelsea will be left disappointed with Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga despite the huge investment on him as he has lost his place in the team. Since his move for Spanish la Liga outfit Athletic Bilbao, Kepa Arrizabalaga has been a flop at the Stamford Bridge and cost the team several points with his blunders. The Blues team were left with no choice but to replace him. More to the pain of investing a huge amount to sign him from Spain, the West London outfit pay a weekly wage of £150,000 to Kepa Arrizabalaga which is a…

Now that Chelsea seem to have returned to form with a 4-0 win in their Champions League game, attention will be given to the team as they resume the Premier League action against Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The reason is that the West London outfit have not been impressive in the Premier League and will look to make amends by delivering a win despite playing away from home against a wounded Burnley team that is yet to win any game this season. The Blues team have just won two games from their last six Premier League fixtures and that must…

Ivory Coast star Nicolas Pepe was impressive in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Dundalk on Thursday night but he has been warned by former player Martin Keown that he risks getting the same treatment as Mesut Ozil if he does not get better with his consistency. Mesut Ozil has been left out of Arsenal squad for all major competitions this season and that means he would be forced to leave with the January transfer window being considered to save his career. The attitude and performance of the former Real Madrid playmaker are cited as the reason why manager Mikel Arteta continued…

Chelsea return from their 4-0 victory over FC Krasnodar in the Champions League to face Burnley for a Premier League challenge on Saturday as favourites as they have extended their unbeaten run to three games. After goalless draws against Sevilla and Man United in the Champions League and Premier League respectively, the Blues have now returned to winning ways with the sweet victory on Wednesday night. The West London outfit will be travelling to Turf Moor against the Burnley team that is yet to win a single game this season after six matched in the Premier League. There is very…

After securing a 3-0 win in the Europa League against Dundalk on Thursday, Mikel Arteta has stated that his team will go to Old Trafford at the weekend to win the game. Eddie Nketiah, Joe Willock, and Nicolas Pepe were all on target for the Gunners in the easy win to give the club a perfect record in the Europa League this season. The North London outfit will now face a crucial Premier League game against the Red Devils on Sunday with the hope of continuing their winning streak. The Gunners have lost their last two league games against Man…