After a disappointing end to their first start together in a one all draw at Club Brugge in PSG opening game of the champions league, their trio of Messi, Mbappe and Neymar could all be in the lineup today when they host English Champions, Manchester City.(From L) Paris Saint-Germain’s Brazilian forward Neymar, Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi look on during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match Club Brugge against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at Jan Breydel Stadium in Bruges, on September 15, 2021. (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by…
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With three defeats in their last four games, Ole Gunnar Solskjær is a man under pressure to deliver and questions are being asked of United’s hierarchy, if they are really ambitious enough to drive the club forward.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United with Bruno Fernandes after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)The Norwegian has recorded numbers that got David Moyes sacked after the loss to West Ham United making it just five wins for the club in their last 10…
From Hale End to rolling back the years in the North London derby, Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka stole the show in Arsenal’s obliteration of Tottheham Hotspur as Thierry Henry watched from the stands.(L-R) Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring the 1st Arsenal goal with (R) Bukayo Saka during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on September 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal made it three Premier league wins on the bounce after previously losing as many in succession with a comprehensive 3-1 win over their North…
Manchester United were beaten at home courtesy of an 88th minute header by Kortney Hause, as a run of 16 games unbeaten run against the visitors ends and pressure continue to mount on the manager.Manchester United players react following conceding their team’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford on September 25, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images).More to follow…
It was all City at the Stamford Bridge Stadium and Gabriel Jesus strike seven minutes before the hour mark gives Pep Guardiola’s men their first win over Chelsea under Thomas Tuchel.Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 0-1 during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)More to follow…
Here is the team news of the early kickoff games in the Premier league;LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on September 25, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Matt McNulty – Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images)Chelsea starting XI: Mendy, Christensen, Azpilicueta(c), Rüdiger, Kanté, Jorginho, James, Alonso, Kovacic, Werner, LukakuSubstitutes: Loftus-Cheek, Chalobah, Havertz, Chilwell, Ziyech, Ñíguez, Hudson-Odoi, Arrizabalaga, Thiago SilvaManchester City Starting XI: Ederson, João Cancelo, Laporte, Walker, Rúben Dias(c), De Bruyne, Foden, Rodri, Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Gabriel JesusSubs: Stones,…
All you need to know as Real Madrid and Atletico look to continue rubbing shoulders at the top of the log while Barcelona look to ease pressure around the club.Real Madrid’s Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio (R) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Spanish League footbal match between Real Madrid CF and Real Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 22, 2021. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)Deportivo Alaves Vs Atletico MadridDefending champions have been struggling recently to win games and had to come from behind the last time…
High-flying Chelsea host defending champions in the premier league this weekend as Arsenal also play host to Tottheham Hotspur in the North London derby. Manchester United will be looking to bounce back from their early elimination from the Carabao Cup when they host Aston Villa.LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 19: Thiago Silva (6) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)We take a look at what to expect from the weekend games, assessing each teams on their recent forms…
José Mourinho has equalled a Serie A record set by Massimiliano Allegri in the Italian’s first spell with Juventus.ROME, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 23: AS Roma head coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Olimpico on September 23, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)The Italian set a record of 41 unbeaten home games in the Italian top-flight between 2015 and 2017 and after Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma defeated Udinese last night in Rome, the Portuguese equalled the record.Mourinho left Inter Milan in 2010 whilst on a run of…
The PSG Paris-Saint Germain forward has been named the Ligue un Player of The Month in the French top-flight for the month of August, after his contribution helped his side remain unbeaten throughout.Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade de Reims at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on May 16, 2021. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)Mbappé’s contributions were vital as the team beat Troyes, Strasbourg, Brest and Reims.The 22year old recorded three goals…