Every football fan at the beginning of this season would have thought that Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte would become the ideal centre back combination for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, but the future had it’s plans.Manchester City’s John Stones is now showing the form that made the club sign him from Everton. Photo Credit: Twitter/ WhoScoredLaporte, sidelined for weeks, Manchester City had to try a different alternative. Yes, Nathan Ake would have been the next guess, but despite been give the opportunity to play, it is the Young Englishman that has taken his chances well.With Dias and John Stones stamping…
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Premier League club Everton have confirmed Colombian International James Rodriguez arrived from Real Madrid last summer on a free transfer.James Rodriguez of Everton. Photo Credit: TwitterThe 29year old signed a two year contract with an option of one more with the Merseyside club in September last year and a lot has been said on how much The Toffees paid for the golden playmaker.The club have now confirmed that they did not pay any transfer fee to Spanish giants, Real Madrid for the signature of James, who was frustrated at Real Madrid and wanted out at all means.The former Monaco midfielder…
Liverpool have been far below the standard they have set in the last two seasons so far this campaign and this fact has been obscured by their misfortunes with injuries and Covid.Joel Matip of Liverpool down injured in a Premier League match. Photo Credit: Sport MoleJurgen Klopp’s side have racked up 33 points after 17 league games this season, their worst tally at this stage since the last couple of seasons.In the 2018-19 season when The Reds eventually finished the season in a disappointing second place, they have scored 45 points at this stage of that season, winning 14 of…
Robert Holding has signed a new contract with Arsenal which will keep him at the club for at least 2024.Rob Holding (middle) signing his contract extension with Arsenal. Photo Credit: Facebook/ ArsenalThe 25 year old, who joined The Gunners in 2016 for £2m from Bolton Wonderers has been an ever present figure at the club, and is becoming more a regular starter in recent months.The England international has form a solid partnership with summer signing Gabriel Magalhaes and is also thriving alongside Spanish defender, Pablo Mari, who takes the place of Gabriel due to Covid-19.Four games shy of making his…
When Manchester City legend David silva left the Premier League club last summer, virtually most thought the club should be in market to sign a replacement as there were options in the market.Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Phil FodenHowever, Pep Guardiola decided to trust in Phil Foden to fill the space left by the vacated magician, thereby saving the club a possible £50m worth of transfer fee.The beauty of football at the feet of certain players just makes it look like the greatest achievement mother earth has ever made. At 20, Young…
All the Premier League big boys made it into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup and it will not be getting any easier as teams get confirmation of their opponents in the next round and the possible opposition in the rounds that follows.The Emirates FA Cup Trophy. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Emirates FA CupDefending champions Arsenal will be on the road against either of Southampton or Shrewsbury Town. The Gunners see off Newcastle United in the previous rounds thanks to impressive extra time showing, winning 2-0 after 120 minutes of football match.Southampton were scheduled to take on League One…
Lionel Messi (48) surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo (47) in club free-kick goals as Barcelona run riot against Granada.Lionel Messi celebrates with Antoine Griezmann against Granada. Photo Credits: Twitter/ BarcelonaAntoine Griezmann was at the heart of things as clinical Barcelona beat Granada to go three points shy of Real Madrid, who played a goalless draw at Osasuna over the weekend.The Catalans took the lead in the 12th minute after Sergio Busquest’s pass deflects off Roberto Soldado. The lead was doubled five minutes after the half hour mark when Granada lose possession and the ball finds Griezmann, who teed up Leo Messi as…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the only player to score at least 15 goal in each of the last 15 seasons as Juventus overcome the resistance of Sassuolo to claim maximum points in Turin.Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the third goal as Juventus beat Sassuolo 3-1 at the Alianz Stadium in Turin. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Faisal HQSassuolo were reduced to 10men late in the first half after Pedro Obiang lounges in and caught Federico Chiesa by the ankle, and the after referee Davide Massa reviewed the incidence on the VAR, changed the first awarded yellow to red card.Danilo gave Adrea Pirlo’s side the…
It is no coincidence that Arsenal came back to life immediately Emile Smith Rowe started his first Premier League game against Chelsea in December.Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring for Arsenal in a FA Cup win over Newcastle United on Saturday. Photo Credits: Twitter/ ArsenalThe Arsenal Academy graduate has been sensational for the Gunners even in his cameos in Europa League games after returning from the sidelines. The 20year old made his first appearance of the season in a 3-0 Arsenal win over Molde in the Europa League, replacing Alexander Lacazette with 15 minutes left and assisting Folarin Balogun for Arsenal’s…
Arsenal might have identified the perfect player to satisfy their long for creativity in the middle of the park with Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia.Emiliano Buendia has been at the top of his game since the last four seasons. Photo Credit: Twitter/ BBC SportsThe Argentine has been a revelation since joining Norwich City in the Championship from Getafe in the summer of 2018, winning the English Championship and hence, gained promotion to the top-flight while displaying some remarkable performances.The former Getafe man had contributed to 20 goals in 38 Championship appearances in the 2018-19 season, eight goals, 12 assists, and was…