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Steve Nicol says he is more impressed by Man United’s 2-0 win over Burnley than the 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle. Steve Nicol explains why teams like Tottenham and Manchester United are not locks to finish top four. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol push back against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s optimism regarding Man United. Manchester United midfielder
With the January transfer window opening in the new year, several top players will potentially be available in blockbuster moves either then or in the summer. Therefore, Monday is the start of a series on the stars most likely to change clubs. We break down the player’s strengths and weaknesses, give you the latest reporting
Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: United target Dembele in lieu of Haaland No sooner had Erling Haaland held
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United prepared to wait to land Eriksen on a free Manchester United are set to make a move for Spurs midfielder Christian Eriksen … but not until the summer, the Telegraph reports.
Stewart Robson slams the Premier League’s sense of superiority after continued VAR controversies. Wolves’ manager doesn’t think VAR decisions should be made miles away from where the match is being played. VAR may have gotten things right in Liverpool-Wolves, but Shaka Hislop says its implementation has been flawed. Where do you start with VAR? Seriously:
The New Year fireworks started early on Merseyside as Sadio Mane‘s finish lit up Anfield to secure a 1-0 win over Wolves and send the hosts 13 points clear at the top. The Reds were made to work tirelessly in an exhausting encounter as both sides threw the kitchen sink at one another. It was
1:24 PM ET A controversial Sadio Mane goal was enough for Premier League leaders Liverpool to secure a nervy 1-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and open up a 13-point cushion over their nearest challengers on Sunday. Mane, in his 150th game for the club, netted three minutes before the break only for Adam Lallana to
Frank Lampard explains how an aggressive half-time discussion helped Chelsea beat Arsenal. Mikel Arteta suggests a difference in physicality cost Arsenal in their defeat to Chelsea. LONDON — Arsenal‘s final game of the decade ended like so many of the games that had preceded it: deflation, rows of empty seats and a nagging feeling of
Mikel Arteta was denied his dream home debut as Chelsea snatched all three points at the Emirates with a late 2-1 victory. The Spanish boss set his side up beautifully early on, denying the Blues space and time on the ball, and they netted a goal after just 16 minutes as Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang headed home
Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Jordan each had some serious hang-time; but who did it better? Lazio beat Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus 3-1 to lift the Supercoppa Italiana for the fifth time. Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop heap praise on Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo’s headed goal vs. Sampdoria. Cristiano Ronaldo’s towering header secures a 2-1 win
Wolves score thrice to shock Man City 3-2 and keep Liverpool’s league lead at 13 points. Shaka Hislop says Man City players should be having a word with Benjamin Mendy after their loss at Wolves. Shaka Hislop suggests Liverpool have the makings of being one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. When Manchester City fans
January is just around the corner. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Juve’s Haaland hunt could cause Man Utd heartache Manchester United appeared to be in the driver’s seat for FC Salzburg’s Norwegian sensation Erling Braut Haaland but Italian publication Tuttosport has reported that Juventus
Gab Marcotti doubles down on his stance that Liverpool could still be caught in the Premier League title race. Manchester City were subjected to their fifth defeat of the season, following a 3-2 thriller at the Molineux Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead after 25 minutes, with VAR awarding 10-man City a penalty. While the
Liverpool showed no signs of jet lag as they defeat Premier League rivals Leicester with ease. Gab Marcotti doubles down on his stance that Liverpool could still be caught in the Premier League title race. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol explain how Liverpool’s dominance against Leicester all but ended the title race. Leicester City manager
4:37 PM ET Joshua Zirkzee and Serge Gnabry scored stoppage-time goals to give Bayern Munich a 3-1 win at Freiburg on Wednesday. Bayern, who moved up to third in the table, got off to a strong start, hitting the post through Thomas Muller before Robert Lewandowski‘s 19th league goal of the season gave them the
Frank Lampard’s Chelsea loses their second straight home league fixture after being defeated 2-1 by Southampton. Steve Nicol says higher expectations have caused problems for Chelsea’s young stars, leading to inconsistency. Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s strength of character will become present after their defeat to Southampton. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard said his attacking players had
With Granit Xhaka set to leave Arsenal for Hertha Berlin, Shaka Hislop reflects back on his time at the Gunners. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang salvages a draw for Arsenal vs. Bournemouth in Mikel Arteta’s first game in charge. Mikel Arteta thinks Arsenal performed better than he imagined in their 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Steve Nicol believes Mikel
Liverpool showed no signs of jet lag as they defeat Premier League rivals Leicester with ease. Gab Marcotti doubles down on his stance that Liverpool could still be caught in the Premier League title race. Shaka Hislop and Steve Nicol explain how Liverpool’s dominance against Leicester all but ended the title race. Trent Alexander-Arnold mimicking
Stewart Robson believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be the answer to Milan’s goal-scoring problems. New Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti responds to reports of Zlatan Ibrahimovic joining him at the Toffees. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s statue outside Malmo FF’s stadium has been vandalised again, this time with a saw. AC Milan will sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer after