Ex-Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick’s warnings about the club’s transfer strategy seem increasingly pertinent amid the team’s ongoing struggles under Erik ten Hag. Despite support from new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who has provided both a contract extension and a substantial transfer budget of just under £200 million, Ten Hag’s third season has…
SLOT MAKES HISTORY AS LIVERPOOL WIN AGAIN
Arne Slot has become the first Liverpool manager to win eight of his first nine matches, with Mohamed Salah’s brilliant strike sealing a 2-0 victory over Bologna in the Champions League on Wednesday. Slot’s impressive start to his tenure has Liverpool dreaming of another memorable European campaign, as they claimed their second successive Champions League…
LOCATELLI HAS NO REGRETS OVER ARSENAL SNUB
Manuel Locatelli has dismissed any notion of regret over his decision not to join Arsenal in 2021, despite revealing his admiration for Mikel Arteta. The Italian midfielder was in high demand following his standout performances at Euro 2020, where he played a key role in Italy’s success, scoring two goals against Switzerland in the group…
RODRI OUT FOR SEASON, GUARDIOLA CONFIRMS
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for an ACL and meniscus injury. The Spanish midfielder suffered the knee injury during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Guardiola revealed that Rodri’s surgery took place successfully, but the road to recovery will be a long…
RAYA LEVELS UP
Declan Rice believes David Raya has reached the “next level” this season, as Arsenal head into Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Manchester City full of confidence after another clean sheet. Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Atalanta on Thursday, largely thanks to a heroic double save from Raya. The Spanish…
MAN CITY DEALT HUGE SCARE AHEAD OF ARSENAL TITLE TEST
Manchester City are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday. The influential midfielder was forced off during City’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night, suffering a suspected groin injury. De Bruyne was hurt while…
FERNANDES ADMITS UNITED NOT TITLE-READY
Bruno Fernandes has candidly acknowledged that Manchester United are not in a position to compete for the Premier League title. Speaking after United’s disheartening 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, Fernandes admitted that the team, whose last title win came over 11 years ago, is currently focused on securing a top-four finish rather than challenging for the…
MARTINEZ FACES BACKLASH FOR INSTAGRAM POST
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sparked anger among fans following an Instagram post just days after United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool. Martinez, who played the full match at Old Trafford, traveled to join the Argentina squad for international duty soon after the defeat, where he posted pictures that have provoked outrage from the United…
TEN HAG STANDS BY RASHFORD DESPITE CRITICISM
One thing Erik ten Hag cannot be accused of is failing to support his Manchester United players. While Jadon Sancho’s recent departure might suggest otherwise, Ten Hag has consistently defended his squad, even in the face of criticism. The latest example came midweek when the United boss was confronted with Alan Shearer’s critique of Marcus…
ISAK KICKSTARTS NEWCASTLE SEASON
Newcastle’s chief executive, Darren Eales, once likened the task of rebuilding the club to “building a plane in midair,” and after Sunday’s tense 2-1 victory over Tottenham, Eddie Howe will understand exactly what he meant. Despite Tottenham’s dominance, there were moments when Newcastle appeared to be hanging on by a thread, with their defense stretched…