EPL: Man Utd suffer major injury blow ahead of Arsenal clash....Read Full Article>>

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, will be without Luke Shaw for Wednesday’s Premier League clash at Arsenal.

Shaw came on as a second-half substitute in the 4-0 win over Everton last Sunday.

However, the England defender has picked up a fresh injury, which he described as “a small setback”.

In a statement on Tuesday night, Shaw said he was “devastated and it’s extremely tough.”

The 29-year-old also promised to do everything “to come back soon”.

United are currently 9th on the table with 19 points after 13 fixtures.

EPL: Chelsea can dominate English football — Maresca....Read Full Article>>

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has claimed the team can go on to “dominate English football” in the next five to 10 years.

The Blues currently sit in third position, level on 25 points with Arsenal.

Maresca, speaking to the media ahead of Wednesday’s match against Southampton, said their age profile means they will only keep improving.

“In the next five, 10 years, because of the age, Chelsea can be one of the sides that dominate English football,” Marseca said.

“I think we are in the right direction and in terms of personal target, I know from outside you struggle to believe. I’m focused on Southampton; I’m not focused on the end of the season.”

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that his achievements with the Premier League club is the reason he has not been sacked. The champions have not won any of their last six matches in all competitions.....Read Full Article>>

The run has included five straight defeats and one draw – the worst run of Guardiola’s managerial career. Guardiola has now said he would have been fired, if he had not won 18 trophies in eight years.

“At this football club you have to win and, if you don’t win, you will be in trouble,” he told reporters. “I know the people say, ‘why is Pep not in trouble, why is Pep not sacked?’

“What we have done the last eight years is why I have this margin. The people rely on me, the hierarchy, all the people.

“It’s not normal in the big clubs to have the results we’ve had, but we have to accept it. What’s for sure is that I want to stay. I want to do it.

“But the moment I feel I’m not positive for the club, another one [manager] will come. It has to be.”

Transfer: Orban under Bundesliga club Stuttgart’s radar....Read Full Article>>

Bundesliga club, VFB Stuttgart are targeting a January move for Lyon striker, Gift Orban, DAILY POST reports.

The Nigerian joined Lyon from Belgian Pro League outfit, KAA Gent in January.

The 22-year-old registered 32 goals and two assists in 52 appearances for Gent.

The striker has, however, struggled to replicate similar form in France.

Orban made five appearances for Lyon this season with two goals to his name.

According to Transfer News Live, Stuttgart has identified the former Staebek star as the man to help bolster their attack.

Orban has also been linked with a move to the Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor.

Transfer: Fenerbahce offer Osayi-Samuel new contract....Read Full Article>>

Fenerbahce have offered Bright Osayi-Samuel a new deal amid reports linking the defender to the Premier League.

The Nigeria international is in the final months of his contract with the Yellow Canaries.

Osayi-Samuel rejected a renewal offer from the former Turkish Super Lig champions in the summer.

According to transfermarkt, Fenerbahce want the full-back to sign a new three-year contract.

The 27-year-old has also been linked with Fulham, Crystal Palace and Everton.

He joined Fenerbahce from Sky Bet Championship club, Queens Park Rangers, in January 2021.

The versatile defender has made 151 appearances for the club.

Former Manchester midfielder, Owen Hargreaves, has claimed that new manager Ruben Amorim was “really frustrated” with several players during their 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on Sunday.....Read Full Article>>

Omari Hutchinson’s long-range goal cancelled out Marcus Rashford’s early opener at Portman Road. After the match, Amorim admitted that the players were struggling to adapt to their new way of playing.

Hargreaves, who was positioned near the Red Devils’ technical area during the game, has revealed Amorim was unhappy with Diogo Dalot, Joshua Zirkzee, Rasmus Hojlund and Rashford during various stages.

He told Premier League Productions: “He was pretty frustrated, I’m not going to lie.

“He was right in front of me and he was really, really frustrated with a lot of things.

“I think initially Dalot’s positioning, I think he was a little bit frustrated with that in the first half.

“I think the midfield balance he didn’t really like, and when Zirkzee came on I don’t think he was overly happy with his positioning and Hojlund as well. So there’s a lot of stuff that needs a little bit of work.

“Before the game, we saw all those smiles and all that charm from Ruben Amorim but during the game he was really frustrated, I think he realised this is going to be a lot harder than he envisioned.”

Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has debunked speculations that he is set to bring Cristiano Ronaldo to the club.....Read Full Article>>

With Ronaldo’s time at Al Nassr coming to an end, it was claimed Mourinho wants to bring his compatriot back to European football.

But Mourinho has joked that the 39-year-old would only visit Turkey for food or to see him.

“News about Cristiano Ronaldo to Fenerbahçe is ridiculous,” Mourinho said.

“Cristiano might come to Istanbul to eat because it’s right in the middle of the road between Saudi and Portugal.

“Or maybe he’ll come see his old friend Jose; we can eat at my hotel!”.

EPL table: Liverpool open eight-point gap after 3-2 win at Southampton....Read Full Article>>

Liverpool had to come from behind to claim a 3-2 win at Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.

The Reds knew that victory at St Marys would take them eight points clear of Manchester City, who were humiliated 4-0 by Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.

And they took the lead in the first half through Dominik Szobozslai.

However, the Saints fought back to take the lead, thanks to Armstrong’s penalty and a breakaway goal from Mateus Fernandes.

But Mohamed Salah scored twice to ensure Liverpool took maximum points.

Arne Slot’s men will now face City at Anfield next weekend, in what could be a decisive fixture in the title race.