Tuesday, May 30, 2017

See where Arsene Wenger is ranked among longest serving managers

Current Arsenal boss, Arsene Wenger is one of the longest serving managers in football history.

The Frenchman joined Arsenal back in 1996 and has been in charge the club since then.

He is the most successful coach the club has ever had haven won 3 Premier League trophies, 13 FA Cup and 6 Community Shield.
Photo from Sky Sports 

Monday, May 29, 2017

Huddersfield promoted to Premier League


Huddersfield FC beat reading 4-3 on penalties to gain promotion to premier league.

They had to settle the match with penalty shootout since there's no goal in 120 minutes.

Dortmund confirmed Reus to be out for months

Marco Reus has be confirmed to spend months on the treatment table as he damaged his ligament in the Cup final against Frankfurt on Saturday 27th of May.

Top English football clubs are said to be interested in the German this summer but any of those wouldn't be sanction due to his latest set-back.

Szczesny to stay in Italy and sign Napoli deal

After 2 years loan spell At Roma, rumor has it that the on loan Arsenal goalkeeper, Wojciech Szczesny will sign a 3 years deal with Napoli FC come this summer.

Roma will also try every possible means to keep him on a permanent basis after an impressive performance for 2 seasons in the Italia Serie A.

Sunday, May 28, 2017

Atalanta finishes Serie A season on a high

Atalanta finished 4th in 2016/2017 season, their highest in 109years.

They beat ChievoVerona 1-0 on Saturday 27th of May but was made to wait till Sunday 28th of May to confirm their place on the log


Expect something big from them in Europe next season.

Crotone beat Lazio to escape relegation

Being their first season in the top flight of Italy football League (Serie A) they got two point from first 10 matches in the league but were saved through 6 wins and 2 draws in their final 9 games.

Huge!

Conte blame Ref for FA Cup loss

Chelsea's manager, Antonio Conte has put the blame on the match officials for the loss of the FA Cup.

He said “It’s a clear handball – it’s very clear,”

“I don’t understand why the referee didn’t see this situation. It can happen. Players can make mistakes – referees too.

“By the end of the season, I saw a lot of mistakes against us. Manchester United, Bournemouth… we were unlucky.”

Ozil trolls football experts after FA Cup win



Mesut Ozil posted on his twitter page the predictions of football experts before the FA Cup final.

Totti retires from football

Roma legend, Francesco Totti has retired from football after playing his last match for the club against Genoa on Sunday 28th of May 2017.


Saturday, May 27, 2017

Ramsey sinks Chelsea to seal historic 13th FA Cup win for Arsenal

Aaron Ramsey celebrating the winning goal
Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 At Wembley to win the football oldest competition trophy (FA Cup) for the record 13th time. 

Sanchez opened the scoreline 4 minutes with what was thought as offside but the match officials took their time well and it was a goal.

Garry Cahil was on his front toes as he cleared twice on the goal line, denying Arsenal the opportunity to seal the game at the early stage.

Victor Moses got sent off at 68th minute after receiving a second yellow card for diving in the 18 yard box before Diego Costa brought Chelsea back into the game 72 minute with a cool finish which Ospina could not help but parry it into his own net.

The match was put beyond doubt when Aaron Ramsey headed home Olivier Giroud's cross at the 79th minute.
Wenger celebrating at the final whistle 


In case you missed the match, watch the highlight below...



Friday, May 26, 2017

Could Kyle Walker be on the move this summer?


Tottenham Hotspur's full back Kyle Walker posted 'Thank You' on his instagram page this week...

Both Manchester clubs are believed to be interested in his service next season.

Where do you see him next season?

Thursday, May 25, 2017

Arsenal offer star man an increased wage to ward off suitors

Arsenal have decided to increase Sanchez's wage to £270,000 per week to tie him down to a new contract.

He's currently linked to Bayern Munich but rumor has it that the Bavarians are not willing to match his wage demand...

Do you think he's going to stay with the gunners with no Champions League football next season ?

Who will Chelsea play against in the Community Shield if they win the FA Cup?


Chelsea FC is currently the champion of English football but which team will they face if it happens that they claim the FA Cup.

Traditionally, the Community Shield is to be played by the winner of the FA Cup and Premier League winner.

Chelsea will play Arsenal in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 27th of May 2017 and if they (Chelsea) win, they will have to play against last season's  runner up (Tottenham), but if Arsenal should win, it will be another Chelsea vs Arsenal for the Community Shield.

Chelsea vs Tottenham or Chelsea vs Arsenal, all London derby....

So, Chelsea fans, which of these local rivals do you wish to face? 


Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Man United Win Europa League and qualifies for Champions League


Manchester United has finally qualify for next season's Champions League as after beating Ajax 0-2 in the Europa League final  at Stockholm Sweden.

The red devils finished 6th on the log this season and put their hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League on wining the Europa League title.

Watch the celebration 








Alexis mistakenly listed as Bayern Munich player

Chile has released their Confederation Cup squad list in which Alexis Sanchez was listed as Bayern Munich player 

Sanchez has been rumored to be linked with the German champions after an impressive performance for Arsenal in 2016/2017 season.
This was posted first and was immediately deleted
It was later replaced with this... 

Could Sanchez truly be on the move?





Wenger issues injury update ahead of FA cup finals

Arsene Wenger has provided injury update ahead of the FA cup final with Chelsea.

Laurent Koscielny is expected to miss the match courtesy of the red card he got last Sunday against Everton FC at the emirate. He has been given a three match ban.

Gabriel is also out injured and Mustafi has been unable to train with the team this week.

Wenger: ‘Gabriel is out for 6-8 weeks. We had a scare about his cruciate but it’s medial. He avoids surgery'

‘Alexis Sanchez is OK, Oxlade-Chamberlain is in contention for final. Mustafi is still sick and hasn’t trained yet.

‘He (Sanchez) needs to go through some tests at the moment. We’ll see how well he comes out of that.

‘Knowing the player, knowing his commitment to the club, he’ll do everything to be fit for Saturday.'


Who do you think is the favorite to lift the FA cup? 

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Finally, Icardi got himself into Argentina squad

Mauro Icardi has been officially named in Agentina's squad for Brazil and Singapore friendly matches

How will he fair with the likes of Higuain, Dybala, Messi ahead of him in the starting line up? 

Injured Leroy Sane has been withdrawn from Germany's Confederation Cup squad

Man City ace, Leroy Sane will no longer take part in the up coming Confederation Cup due to injury.

Leroy Sane: "I would liked to have gone, but after talks with the medical team, I've decided to use the summer break for this operation.”

Is this a kind of blow for the Germans?

Man Utd should go for Harry Kane over Griezman says Merson

Arsenal legend, Paul Merson feel Manchester United should try for Harry Kane transfer instead of Griezman.

Merson told Sky Sports. ‘In my opinion, I think United should go for Kane over Antoine Griezmann,’

‘I’d want a player who is proven and has scored goals in this league. I’m a big fan of Griezmann, but this is a different league, and I don’t think Man Utd can get this wrong and wait another year. He added


What do you think about this?

Nicky Hayden dies at 35


Former MotorGP champion has been confirmed dead five days after he was involved in a crash.

Nicky Hayden who became the MotoGP world champion in 2006 collided with a car on the Rimini coastline in Italy on Wednesday, 17 May and was taken to Cesena's Maurizio Bufalini Hospital.

The hospital announced his death on Monday afternoon, with doctors explaining that Hayden had suffered “a serious polytrauma” following the accident.

Sister Kathleen said "Today I not only lost my big brother, but I lost a best friend."

His brother, Tommy also said: ''We would like everyone to remember Nicky at his happiest - riding a motorcycle,"

A very sad one though

Rest in peace 

Monday, May 22, 2017

Moyes resigns as Sunderland's manager

Sunderland FC manager, David Moyes has resigned following Sunderland's relegation from the Premier League.
The former Everton and Man United boss joined the black cats at the beginning of 2016/2017 session, only to get 6 wins...
Let's hope he can get a new employer... Probably in the lower league divisions.

“I wish the players and my successor well in their efforts towards promotion back to the Premier League”. He said

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Watch as Madrid lift la liga trophy


Real Madrid FC won the la liga title for the first time in five years on Sunday 21st of May to set the record of the team with the highest number of league trophies (33).
Cristiano Ronaldo who scored the first of the last match against Malaga said 'We deserve it,’.
'This success tastes really good, and even sweeter to do it in the last week of the season.'' He added. 

Champions: Chelsea lifts the Premier League tittle


Chelsea FC has been crowned champions of England football top flight division after beating already relegated Sunderland FC 5-1.
Javier Manquillo opened the scoreline 3 minutes into the match before Willian equalised 5 minutes after...
Goals from Eden Hazard, Pedro and Batsuayi's brace put icing on the cake for the champions...

More photos 


Arsenal sees of Everton, misses out on top 4

Arsenal comfortably beat Everton FC 3-1 at the Emirate but failed to qualify for Champions League for the first time in 20 years.
The north London side went two goals up before half time courtesy of Hector Bellerin and Alexis respectively.
Romelu Lukaku pulled one back to make it 2-1 before Aron Ramsey's 91st minute cracker sealed the game.
Arsene Wenger: "It is annoying but we had a spell during the season that was difficult and it was difficult for me in my personal situation.
"We were playing in a hostile environment. The players came back stronger in the last two months and I'm very proud of them for doing that."
How do you think Arsenal will fair in Europa league?



Arsenal fans protesting

Liverpool beat Middlesbrough 3-0 to claim 4th spot

Liverpool FC saw off middlesbrough to claim a spot in next year's champions league.
Wijnaldum broke the deadlock At the closing stage of the first half to keep their hope of playing in the Europe's best football competition alive.
Philipe Coutinho doubled the lead with a fine free kick to ease off the pressure.
The game was sealed when Adam Lallana tucked in the third goal of the afternoon.
Jurgen Klopp "We had this pressure but we are Liverpool and have to deliver.
"I'm proud of the boys. We work a lot. We are closer together. We have to build together." He added

Watch the highlight below

Man U agree Lindelof deal

Manchester United have agreed to sign Benfica defender for €35M. He's expected to have his medicals at next week. Lindelof has agre...