In the aftermath of their 3-0 loss to Benfica in the UEFA Champions league game on Wednesday, the Spanish Midfielder has backed his manager, admitting there is more to Barca struggles than just the manager.Sergio Busquets of FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League match between Benfica v FC Barcelona at the Estadio da Luz on September 29, 2021 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)The loss has intensified the calls for the manager to be dismissed and players, in the likes of Sergio Busquests and Frankie de Jong have come in the open to voice their support for…
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The last two games before Villarreal there was no one to be there for Ole Gunnar Solksjær side and only twice in the last five games have they had moments like this one, but even needed a David de Gea penalty save to see out the first one against West Ham United.Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United v Villarreal at the Old Trafford on September 29, 2021 in Manchester United Kingdom (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)Despite all the investment, it is safe to say the only game United have…
AC Milan and Atletico Madrid clash in a mouthwatering contest while Liverpool travel to Portugal in the ‘group of death’ of the UEFA Champions league this season.Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Liverpool FC and AC Milan at Anfield on September 15, 2021 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Shaun Brooks/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)Arguably the toughest group in this year’s UEFA Champions league, Atletico Madrid find themselves with a point after the opening game, which was played in their Wanda Metropolitano Stadium against Porto.They…
The Spanish teenager made his first appearance for The Catalan giants after 322 days since his last one and it was an emotional return, capped with a brilliant individual goal to complete a 3-0 win over Levante.Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona celebrates goal 3-0 during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Levante at the Camp Nou on September 26, 2021 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)Memphis Depay scored his third La Liga goal to open the scoring from the spot and the lead was doubled few minutes later, as Sergino Dest put the ball…
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…
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,…