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Aston Villa fans react to Ezri Konsa's display vs Man City
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Aston Villa were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City in the Premier League last night but there were plenty of positives for Dean Smith to take away from the game.
Villa were well organised at the back and they will be disappointed to have come away empty-handed from the game.
The likes of Emiliano Martinez, Tyrone Mings, Matty Cash and Ezri Konsa were outstanding defensively and City could have easily scored a few more if not for them.
The performance of Konsa was particularly impressive and he was imperious at the back.
The young defender was calm and composed at the back and he did all the Dirty work for his side. He also managed to put in a couple of vital blocks to deny Manchester City early on in the game.
Konsa has been very impressive for Villa this season and it will be interesting to see if he can cement his place in the England squad for the Euros this summer.
There is no doubt that the 23-year-old has been one of the best English defenders this season alongside John Stones.
Some of the Aston Villa fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on his display last night and here is what they had to say.
Ezri Konsa is phenomenal, England starting CB in the future without a shadow of my gout — Shane (@shane_turley8) January 20, 2021
Ezri Konsa I love you man ❤ #avfc — catherine♡ (@_catherineeeeex) January 20, 2021
Ezri Konsa is different gravy #avfc — Tom (@thomasgeorge97) January 20, 2021
Seriously, how is Ezri Konsa this good. Targett has improved massively aswell — Tøbiàs 🦁 (@AVFCTobias) January 20, 2021
Ezri konsa. Is a machine. — Mr C 🦁 (@Dav3yAvFc) January 20, 2021
Ezri Konsa. That’s the tweet. What a fantastic player!!! #AVFC — imran Ⓜ (@M7RNI) January 20, 2021
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Rangers fans react to Ryan Kent's display vs Aberdeen
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Rangers picked up a 2-1 win over Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership last night and Steven Gerrard’s side are now 22 points clear at the top of the table.
Although they have played four matches more than Celtic, Rangers will really fancy their chances of going all the way this season.
They have been well organised at the back all season and they showed impressive determination to grind out a narrow win last night.
Rangers were helped by an early red card picked up by Ryan Hedges on the 26th minute.
Alfredo Morelos gave the away side their lead 33 minutes into the game and then doubled their advantage early on in the second half.
Matthew Kennedy scored a goal on the 67th minute to bring the home side back into the game but Rangers managed to hold on to their advantage and grind out all three points.
While Alfredo Morelos will take the headlines for his match-winning brace, Ryan Kent made quite an impact for Rangers last night.
The former Liverpool winger was going through a dip in form but the 24-year-old seemed back to his best last night.
The Rangers winger was aggressive throughout the game and he created plenty of opportunities for his side.
Some of the Rangers fans are understandably impressed with his performance last night and they have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on Ryan Kent.
Here is what they had to say.
Its great to have you back Ryan Kent — CraigCunningham🤘🏽 (@_craigc95) January 10, 2021
Ryan Kent has been absolutely excellent today, good to have Morelos back scoring goals again as well — Joshua McGinty (@JoshuaMcGinty_) January 10, 2021
Ryan Kent constantly looking for the ball and driving at defenders. Been a while since he’s looked this aggressive 👏 — Bongani_Cartel (@Pena_Cartel) January 10, 2021
Ryan Kent was brilliant today, loved his back heel for alfies second goal — the man with no name 😆 (@rangerslad1983) January 10, 2021
This is the Ryan Kent we have been looking for. Sensational 👏🏼 — Billy. 👨🏼🦰 (@TheQuietKid18) January 10, 2021
Alfredo Morelos will deservedly get a lot of the plaudits for today’s win, but Ryan Kent was absolutely amazing today. The 8 days of rest have done him a world of good. — Chris Millington (@ChrisMilIington) January 10, 2021
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West Bromwich Albion have become the latest Premier League side to show interest in Jesse Lingard after West Ham United and Sheffield United.
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West Bromwich Albion have become the latest Premier League club to express their interest in taking Manchester United man Jesse Lingard on loan, reports Sky Sports.
The Englishman came through the academy at Man Utd. After loan spells at Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton and Hove Albion and Derby County, he finally got his chance at the Red Devils, making his debut for the club in the 2014/15 season.
Since then, he has made 210 appearances in all competitions for Man Utd, scoring 33 goals. This form has earned him 24 caps for England, playing as a regular starter in Gareth Southgate’s side that reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2018.
However, the arrivals of Bruno Fernandes and Donny van de Beek have caused Lingard to fall down the pecking order at Old Trafford. He is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League this season, being limited to just three outings in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup. As a result, he has lost his place in the England squad.
Lingard has been strongly linked with a loan move away from Man Utd this January, with the likes of Sheffield United and West Ham United named as potential suitors. Now Sky Sports are reporting that West Brom are also interested in the midfielder.
West Brom are currently in 19th place in the Premier League, six points from safety. The Baggies need to add some attacking threat to their side, given that only Sheffield United and Burnley have scored fewer this term.
However, Sky specify that a move for Lingard is unlikely, with his wages being a major stumbling block. The report claims that a switch to the Hawthorns will only happen in Man Utd heavily subsidise the deal, which is improbable.
Meanwhile, West Ham look like the most likely candidates for Lingard’s services.
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Manchester City have considered the option of turning down Lionel Messi of Barcelona next summer for Eden Hazard of Real Madrid, as per recent reports.
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Diaro GOL reports that Manchester City have changed their transfer plans for the 2020/21 season. The Sky Blues have reportedly considered snubbing Lionel Messi of Barcelona for Eden Hazard of Real Madrid next season.
This comes as a shocker to many as Manchester City were tipped to sign Lionel Messi last summer after long, drawn-out negotiation process. After the move was blocked by the former incumbent of Barcelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu, it was then considered that City would approach Messi for a pre-contractual agreement in January.
However, the Sky Blues now consider Eden Hazard as a better option. The former Chelsea winger has failed to adapt to life at the Spanish capital and has not yet fired all cylinders at Real Madrid. In the one and a half seasons at the Bernabeu, Hazard has found the net on just three occasions so far for Los Blancos which seems to be quite a worrying situation since the club paid 100m Euros for the mercurial forward.
Hazard’s poor form and performance at Real has seen his market value now plummet to 60m. The lack of return on their investment has apparently led Los Blancos to look into the option of selling the winger next season to cash in and spend the money on younger and better options.
Players such as Heung-Min Son, Mohamed Salah and Kylian Mbappe are on Real’s radar for the next transfer market. A potential move for Eden Hazard might turn out to be fruitful for Los Blancos if they can sign a replacement immediately.
However, it amuses me as to why would Manchester City want Eden Hazard. Pep Guardiola currently has several forwards and it seems highly unlikely that a fragile Hazard would break into the first team at Etihad Stadium. The only logical reason behind this move for Guardiola could be because Hazard is tried and tested in the Premier League.
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'Rotten luck': Gary Lineker mocks Newcastle United on Twitter
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It has been another tough week for Newcastle United fans, and there appears to be no end in sight to their collective misery.
The Magpies’ disappointing 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United took their winless run to eight matches in all competitions.
With their upcoming fixture list looking difficult, Newcastle could well find themselves in the middle of a relegation battle over the next few weeks.
The current malaise around Newcastle was perfectly summed up yesterday by Alan Shearer, who described his former club as a ‘hollow, shallow, lifeless, soulless shell’ in an article on The Athletic website.
Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has now jumped on the bandwagon, poking fun at the north-east club with a witty tweet.
Just as Newcastle were about to win their next trophy. Rotten luck. https://t.co/MZ8q0eUeff — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) January 15, 2021
SL View
Lineker’s comment is clearly tongue-in-cheek, although it will have felt like a dagger through the heart of many of the club’s fans.
They continue to cling to the hope that owner Mike Ashley will sell the club, but there is currently no sign of that situation being resolved.
As Shearer pointed out in his article, Newcastle fans want to be able to feel positive about their team, and that is far from the case right now.
The phrase ‘it’s the hope that kills you’ undoubtedly sums up Newcastle at the moment.
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"It has been another tough week for Newcastle United fans, and there appears to be no end in sight to their collective misery.\nThe Magpies’ disappointing 1-0 defeat at Sheffield United took their winless run to eight matches in all competitions.\nWith their upcoming fixture list looking difficult, Newcastle could well find themselves in the middle of a relegation battle over the next few weeks.\nThe current malaise around Newcastle was perfectly summed up yesterday by Alan Shearer, who described his former club as a ‘hollow, shallow, lifeless, soulless shell’ in an article on The Athletic website.\nMatch of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has now jumped on the bandwagon, poking fun at the north-east club with a witty tweet.\nJust as Newcastle were about to win their next trophy. Rotten luck. https://t.co/MZ8q0eUeff — Gary Lineker 💙 (@GaryLineker) January 15, 2021\nSL View\nLineker’s comment is clearly tongue-in-cheek, although it will have felt like a dagger through the heart of many of the club’s fans.\nThey continue to cling to the hope that owner Mike Ashley will sell the club, but there is currently no sign of that situation being resolved.\nAs Shearer pointed out in his article, Newcastle fans want to be able to feel positive about their team, and that is far from the case right now.\nThe phrase ‘it’s the hope that kills you’ undoubtedly sums up Newcastle at the moment.",
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Jack Wilshere signed a short-term deal with Championship outfit Bournemouth earlier this month having briefly trained with them.
The English midfielder was keen to keep fit while searching for a new club after parting ways with West Ham United by mutual consent on summer transfer deadline day, and he eventually linked up with the Cherries once again.
The 29-year-old had a loan spell at the Vitality Stadium in 2016-17 towards the end of his Arsenal career, and they decided to hand him a deal till the end of 2020-21 after he impressed during training sessions.
West Ham fans came for Wilshere’s head afterwards, mocking him for joining Bournemouth after he allegedly called the Hammers a small club.
The former Gunners midfielder has now cleared the air and set the record straight, insisting he never said what some West Ham fans claim he did during a Q & A session on Twitter:
Never said that. Simply said the football didn’t suit my style of play. Was my dream to play for the club i supported as a boy. But thanks for the love 😆 https://t.co/CyyuqPGJ9X — Jack Wilshere (@JackWilshere) January 22, 2021
The Hammers cancelled the final months of the three-year £100,000-a-week contract Wilshere signed when he joined from Arsenal in the summer of 2018 after he made just 19 games across all competitions for them.
While injuries played a role in his limited chances at the London Stadium, the former England international claimed that he was fully fit over the last eight months he spent at the club.
He will now look to prove himself at Bournemouth and help them return to the English top-flight.
The Cherries are currently sixth in the Championship table, 11 points behind leaders Norwich City after 25 games, and it will be interesting to see whether they can secure immediate promotion back to the big time after relegation last term.
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Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Rio Ferdinand has said on his YouTube channel that he doesn’t expect Declan Rice to leave West Ham in the January transfer window.
The 21-year-old central defensive midfielder has been outstanding for the Hammers this season. He has made 17 starts in the Premier League for David Moyes’ side and earned rave reviews from fans and football pundits.
The England international is arguably one of the best holding midfielders in the league and his future has been a major talking point for a while now.
Ferdinand claims that it’s inevitable that Rice will leave the Hammers at some point in his career, but he doesn’t expect the youngster to leave this month.
“Mr West Ham,” said Ferdinand on his YouTube channel. “I don’t think he goes this window. I think he’ll stay there for the remainder of the season. I don’t think he’s a type of kid who is going to push to leave right now. If it happens, it’ll be between the clubs. I don’t think he’s going to be the person that instigates it. I think he’s quite a laid back kid in that sense.
“Listen, I spoke to him, not necessarily about the transfer. He is a driven kid. He wants to achieve. He wants to better himself. It’s inevitable that he’s going to go. But I think he’ll go in the summer.”
SL View: Big money move to Chelsea?
Rice has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. There has been interest from United as well, but The Mirror reported at the weekend that Rice prefers a move to the Blues.
West Ham value the midfielder at £80 million, and it is highly unlikely that any potential suitor would be willing to pay that amount for him this month.
Rice is loved by the fans, and it would be a massive blow for the club when he leaves. Ferdinand is spot on that Rice doesn’t seem to be the kind of guy who will agitate for a move, rather it’s up to the club to decide.
The young midfielder would love to test himself at a bigger club, and West Ham won’t stand in his way if they get the right amount for him.
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"Former Manchester United defender turned popular football pundit Rio Ferdinand has said on his YouTube channel that he doesn’t expect Declan Rice to leave West Ham in the January transfer window.\nThe 21-year-old central defensive midfielder has been outstanding for the Hammers this season. He has made 17 starts in the Premier League for David Moyes’ side and earned rave reviews from fans and football pundits.\nThe England international is arguably one of the best holding midfielders in the league and his future has been a major talking point for a while now.\nFerdinand claims that it’s inevitable that Rice will leave the Hammers at some point in his career, but he doesn’t expect the youngster to leave this month.\n“Mr West Ham,” said Ferdinand on his YouTube channel. “I don’t think he goes this window. I think he’ll stay there for the remainder of the season. I don’t think he’s a type of kid who is going to push to leave right now. If it happens, it’ll be between the clubs. I don’t think he’s going to be the person that instigates it. I think he’s quite a laid back kid in that sense.\n“Listen, I spoke to him, not necessarily about the transfer. He is a driven kid. He wants to achieve. He wants to better himself. It’s inevitable that he’s going to go. But I think he’ll go in the summer.”\nSL View: Big money move to Chelsea?\nRice has been heavily linked with a move to Chelsea. There has been interest from United as well, but The Mirror reported at the weekend that Rice prefers a move to the Blues.\nWest Ham value the midfielder at £80 million, and it is highly unlikely that any potential suitor would be willing to pay that amount for him this month.\nRice is loved by the fans, and it would be a massive blow for the club when he leaves. Ferdinand is spot on that Rice doesn’t seem to be the kind of guy who will agitate for a move, rather it’s up to the club to decide.\nThe young midfielder would love to test himself at a bigger club, and West Ham won’t stand in his way if they get the right amount for him.",
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Report: Chelsea reject Emerson Palmieri loan enquiry from West Ham
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West Ham have made a loan enquiry for Emerson Palmieri but Chelsea have rejected their advances as they want to keep the left-back with them.
Emerson, who is on £75k-per-week wages at Stamford Bridge, has struggled for regular game time following the arrival of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City in the summer.
The 26-year-old has made only two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season, but it seems the Blues are reluctant to let him go this month.
According to reports from The Mirror, Chelsea have rejected West Ham’s loan enquiry for Emerson as Frank Lampard wants him around as a back-up option with the Blues facing a heavy fixture load in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
SL View
West Ham are looking to add a left-back this month with the Hammers are set to be without Arthur Masuaku till the next of next month due to injury.
David Moyes needs to provide cover and competition for Aaron Cresswell, and it has promoted the Hammers to look at Emerson.
The decision will surely frustrate both West Ham and Emerson but Lampard has every right to think about the best interest of Chelsea.
If Chilwell gets injured in the second half of the season, Chelsea would be short of options and offloading Emerson could prove to be a big mistake.
Moyes may have to look for options elsewhere as it seems West Ham won’t be able to sign the Italy international from their London rivals this month.
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"West Ham have made a loan enquiry for Emerson Palmieri but Chelsea have rejected their advances as they want to keep the left-back with them.\nEmerson, who is on £75k-per-week wages at Stamford Bridge, has struggled for regular game time following the arrival of Ben Chilwell from Leicester City in the summer.\nThe 26-year-old has made only two substitute appearances in the Premier League this season, but it seems the Blues are reluctant to let him go this month.\nAccording to reports from The Mirror, Chelsea have rejected West Ham’s loan enquiry for Emerson as Frank Lampard wants him around as a back-up option with the Blues facing a heavy fixture load in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.\nSL View\nWest Ham are looking to add a left-back this month with the Hammers are set to be without Arthur Masuaku till the next of next month due to injury.\nDavid Moyes needs to provide cover and competition for Aaron Cresswell, and it has promoted the Hammers to look at Emerson.\nThe decision will surely frustrate both West Ham and Emerson but Lampard has every right to think about the best interest of Chelsea.\nIf Chilwell gets injured in the second half of the season, Chelsea would be short of options and offloading Emerson could prove to be a big mistake.\nMoyes may have to look for options elsewhere as it seems West Ham won’t be able to sign the Italy international from their London rivals this month.",
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Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford are set to meet tonight, with a place in April's Carabao Cup final at stake. Here's how they could line up.
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Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford clash in the Carabao Cup tonight, with a final at Wembley at stake.
For Tottenham, this is a big opportunity to end their notorious trophy drought, having not lifted a piece of silverware since this competition in 2008. Manager Jose Mourinho has a knack for winning trophies everywhere he’s been, and he will be hoping to continue that in North London.
Spurs will go into this game as hot favourites. However, they cannot afford to underestimate their opponents.
Brentford have already beaten Southampton, West Bromwich Albion, Fulham, and Newcastle United to reach this stage. They will need to add another two Premier League clubs to their list of scalps to lift the trophy.
For the Bees, they have an outside shot of winning their first major trophy in their history. This is also the first time they have reached the semi-finals of either of England’s two major knockout tournaments.
Whoever wins will face either Manchester United or Manchester City in the final, which will be played on April 25th 2021.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted Starting XI
Spurs are likely to be without Gareth Bale and Steven Bergwijn, who have both picked up minor injuries in recent fixtures.
Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso, and Sergio Reguilon were all caught breaking COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and will therefore miss the match. Matt Doherty is also absent after his late red card against Leeds United.
Lloris
Aurier – Alderweireld – Sanchez – Davies
Hojbjerg – Winks
Moura – Alli – Son
Kane
Brentford Predicted Starting XI
Manager Thomas Frank has an almost full squad to choose from. He confirmed that the Bees have no positive COVID-19 tests ahead of the fixture. Midfielder Shandon Baptiste is the only one sidelined, having suffered a serious knee injury in October.
Given their impressive recent form, it is unlikely that we will see Frank make many changes.
Raya
Dalsgaard – Jansson – Pinnock – Henry
Dasilva – Janelt – Jensen
Mbeumo – Toney – Canos
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Arsenal are hoping to complete a loan deal for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard.
The 22-year-old is eager to leave Madrid to secure first-team football and the Gunners appear to be willing to offer him that opportunity.
Sky Sports reporter Paul Gilmour says that Arsenal have made a proposal to Madrid, but face competition from at least one other Premier League club.
“The information we’re getting is that this is Arsenal’s second approach for Odegaard, the first one being rejected,” he said.
“The second one has been made in the last 48 hours and is being considered by the Real Madrid board.
“The Norway international is expecting to leave Real for regular first-team football after talks with the Spanish club.
“It’s by no means a given this will happen – Arsenal face strong competition – but Mikel Arteta will be confident he can help improve Odegaard’s career.”
SL View
There was plenty of hype surrounding Odegaard after he signed for Madrid in 2015, with the young Norwegian drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi.
However, he struggled to live up to those expectations and was eventually loaned out to Heerenveen.
After failing to shine with the Netherlands club, he came to the fore during temporary spells with Vitesse Arnhem and Real Sociedad.
He was recalled to Madrid this season but has once again failed to secure game time under manager Zinedine Zidane.
Joining Arsenal may well be appealing to Odegaard, although it is debatable whether it is a sensible move by the north London club.
Emile Smith Rowe has emerged as a genuine option in an attacking midfield role and may find his development compromised if Odegaard joins the club.
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"Arsenal are hoping to complete a loan deal for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard.\nThe 22-year-old is eager to leave Madrid to secure first-team football and the Gunners appear to be willing to offer him that opportunity.\nSky Sports reporter Paul Gilmour says that Arsenal have made a proposal to Madrid, but face competition from at least one other Premier League club.\n“The information we’re getting is that this is Arsenal’s second approach for Odegaard, the first one being rejected,” he said.\n“The second one has been made in the last 48 hours and is being considered by the Real Madrid board.\n“The Norway international is expecting to leave Real for regular first-team football after talks with the Spanish club.\n“It’s by no means a given this will happen – Arsenal face strong competition – but Mikel Arteta will be confident he can help improve Odegaard’s career.”\nSL View\nThere was plenty of hype surrounding Odegaard after he signed for Madrid in 2015, with the young Norwegian drawing comparisons with Lionel Messi.\nHowever, he struggled to live up to those expectations and was eventually loaned out to Heerenveen.\nAfter failing to shine with the Netherlands club, he came to the fore during temporary spells with Vitesse Arnhem and Real Sociedad.\nHe was recalled to Madrid this season but has once again failed to secure game time under manager Zinedine Zidane.\nJoining Arsenal may well be appealing to Odegaard, although it is debatable whether it is a sensible move by the north London club.\nEmile Smith Rowe has emerged as a genuine option in an attacking midfield role and may find his development compromised if Odegaard joins the club.",
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Report: Three clubs have approached Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts
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According to reports from The Mirror, three clubs including AFC Bournemouth and Derby County are looking to sign Tyler Roberts on loan this month.
The Championship clubs have approached Leeds United to sign the 21-year-old attacking midfielder on loan for the rest of the season.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is reluctant to let Roberts leave the club this month. However, the Championship sides feel they can sign him on loan as he has been reduced to bit-part roles.
SL View: Important squad player
Roberts – who joined Leeds for a fee of £2.5m from West Brom three years ago – played a key role under Bielsa last season. He scored four goals in 23 appearances and helped Leeds win promotion to the Premier League.
However, this season, he has only managed two starts in the Premier League, and further six appearances have come from the bench.
He has dropped down the pecking order at the club behind Rodrigo and Pablo Hernandez, and a loan move away from Elland Road could be beneficial for him.
Roberts may be keen to get more game time ahead of this summer’s Euros, and that could open up the possibility of a potential departure.
He is highly-rated by Bielsa and his fellow teammates. Last season, Hernandez described him as a ‘great’ player, who has got ‘great skills’.
Leeds do not have a back-up striker for Patrick Bamford, and Roberts could fill in for him in case he gets injured.
With Leeds highly unlikely to make new additions this month, keeping Roberts at the club makes sense, even though he may not get enough opportunities.
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"According to reports from The Mirror, three clubs including AFC Bournemouth and Derby County are looking to sign Tyler Roberts on loan this month.\nThe Championship clubs have approached Leeds United to sign the 21-year-old attacking midfielder on loan for the rest of the season.\nLeeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is reluctant to let Roberts leave the club this month. However, the Championship sides feel they can sign him on loan as he has been reduced to bit-part roles.\nSL View: Important squad player\nRoberts – who joined Leeds for a fee of £2.5m from West Brom three years ago – played a key role under Bielsa last season. He scored four goals in 23 appearances and helped Leeds win promotion to the Premier League.\nHowever, this season, he has only managed two starts in the Premier League, and further six appearances have come from the bench.\nHe has dropped down the pecking order at the club behind Rodrigo and Pablo Hernandez, and a loan move away from Elland Road could be beneficial for him.\nRoberts may be keen to get more game time ahead of this summer’s Euros, and that could open up the possibility of a potential departure.\nHe is highly-rated by Bielsa and his fellow teammates. Last season, Hernandez described him as a ‘great’ player, who has got ‘great skills’.\nLeeds do not have a back-up striker for Patrick Bamford, and Roberts could fill in for him in case he gets injured.\nWith Leeds highly unlikely to make new additions this month, keeping Roberts at the club makes sense, even though he may not get enough opportunities.",
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Report: Tottenham winger Jack Clarke in talks to join Stoke City on loan
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Tottenham Hotspur winger Jack Clarke is poised to leave the club in the January transfer window on loan, according to reports from the Daily Mail.
The report claims that the 20-year-old winger is currently in talks with Championship club Stoke City to join them on a temporary deal for the rest of the season.
In the summer of 2019, Spurs signed Clarke for a fee of £10 million from Leeds United. The north London club immediately sent him on loan to the Yorkshire club.
Clarke also had a loan spell at Queens Park Rangers last season as Spurs felt he needed more experience and game time.
SL View: Good move for Clarke
Spurs have a wealth of attacking midfield talents, and it’s hard to see Clarke getting games at the moment.
He has dropped down the pecking order at the club following the arrival of Gareth Bale from Spurs in the summer.
The youngster came on as a substitute during Sunday’s 5-0 FA Cup win against Marine, but it seems he may have played his last game for Spurs this season.
It is highly unlikely that he would get another chance anytime soon, while the loan move to Stoke looks promising.
Earlier this season, reports claimed that Jose Mourinho was heavily impressed with Clarke in training and wanted him to grow at the club.
However, a loan move to Stoke looks a good move for all parties involved, and mostly for the youngster who needs to play regularly.
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"Tottenham Hotspur winger Jack Clarke is poised to leave the club in the January transfer window on loan, according to reports from the Daily Mail.\nThe report claims that the 20-year-old winger is currently in talks with Championship club Stoke City to join them on a temporary deal for the rest of the season.\nIn the summer of 2019, Spurs signed Clarke for a fee of £10 million from Leeds United. The north London club immediately sent him on loan to the Yorkshire club.\nClarke also had a loan spell at Queens Park Rangers last season as Spurs felt he needed more experience and game time.\nSL View: Good move for Clarke\nSpurs have a wealth of attacking midfield talents, and it’s hard to see Clarke getting games at the moment.\nHe has dropped down the pecking order at the club following the arrival of Gareth Bale from Spurs in the summer.\nThe youngster came on as a substitute during Sunday’s 5-0 FA Cup win against Marine, but it seems he may have played his last game for Spurs this season.\nIt is highly unlikely that he would get another chance anytime soon, while the loan move to Stoke looks promising.\nEarlier this season, reports claimed that Jose Mourinho was heavily impressed with Clarke in training and wanted him to grow at the club.\nHowever, a loan move to Stoke looks a good move for all parties involved, and mostly for the youngster who needs to play regularly.",
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Report: West Brom eye move for William Carvalho
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According to reports from the Daily Mail, West Bromwich Albion have discussed the possibility of signing William Carvalho in the January transfer window.
The Baggies are looking to bolster their squad this month as they look to stay up in the Premier League.
The report claims that Sam Allardyce, the West Brom boss, wants to add extra protection for his defence, while he is keen to bolster his midfield and forward department as well.
They are tracking the likes of Turkey international Okay Yokuslu and Senegal international striker Mbaye Diagne this month, but a move for Carvalho would be a real statement of intent.
Sportslens View
He would be an excellent option in midfield, but it’s unclear whether the Baggies want him on loan or on a permanent deal.
The 63-times capped Portugal international is vastly experienced, and he would be a massive signing for the Baggies.
According to reports from The Sun, Carvalho, who made 193 appearances for Sporting Lisbon, is also wanted by Jorge Jesus at Benfica.
Manuel Pellegrini, the Betis boss, however, has revealed that the midfielder is fully committed at the club and that he has no desire to leave this month.
The 28-year-old has made 14 La Liga appearances this season, scoring two goals.
Carvalho was heavily linked with a move to several Premier League clubs when he was at Sporting, and West Brom could finally provide him with an opportunity to play in England.
However, it won’t be easy to lure him to the Hawthorns, either on loan or on a permanent deal this month.
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"According to reports from the Daily Mail, West Bromwich Albion have discussed the possibility of signing William Carvalho in the January transfer window.\nThe Baggies are looking to bolster their squad this month as they look to stay up in the Premier League.\nThe report claims that Sam Allardyce, the West Brom boss, wants to add extra protection for his defence, while he is keen to bolster his midfield and forward department as well.\nThey are tracking the likes of Turkey international Okay Yokuslu and Senegal international striker Mbaye Diagne this month, but a move for Carvalho would be a real statement of intent.\nSportslens View\nHe would be an excellent option in midfield, but it’s unclear whether the Baggies want him on loan or on a permanent deal.\nThe 63-times capped Portugal international is vastly experienced, and he would be a massive signing for the Baggies.\nAccording to reports from The Sun, Carvalho, who made 193 appearances for Sporting Lisbon, is also wanted by Jorge Jesus at Benfica.\nManuel Pellegrini, the Betis boss, however, has revealed that the midfielder is fully committed at the club and that he has no desire to leave this month.\nThe 28-year-old has made 14 La Liga appearances this season, scoring two goals.\nCarvalho was heavily linked with a move to several Premier League clubs when he was at Sporting, and West Brom could finally provide him with an opportunity to play in England.\nHowever, it won’t be easy to lure him to the Hawthorns, either on loan or on a permanent deal this month.",
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Arsenal have made contact with the representative of Norwich City playmaker Emiliano Buendia, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
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Arsenal have made contact with the representative of Norwich City playmaker Emiliano Buendia, reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed.
The north London side are close to parting ways with Mesut Ozil, who has agreed to terminate his contract to join Fenerbahce this month.
They are likely to follow up by signing a creative midfielder and Romano claims that the club have made contact with the agent of Buendia.
However, no formal talks have been held with the Canaries, who are said to value Buendia at around £40 million.
Buendia has been a top performer for the Championship side this term and he has bagged seven goals and seven assists from 20 league games.
The Argentine has also shown that he can make his mark in the top-flight, having contributed one goal and seven assists in 37 appearances last term.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta remains a huge admirer of the 23-year-old, but ultimately, it is up to the club to tempt the Canaries into a sale.
Buendia currently has more than three years left on his contract and given his impact this season, the Canaries will be keen on keeping hold of him unless the asking price is met.
The Gunners will save some wages with the termination of Ozil’s deal which expires in the summer, but the reported £40m price tag could still prove steep for them.
There have not been able to offload any out-of-favour players permanently this month and it has been claimed by Duncan Castles that Mikel Arteta may have only £18m to spend.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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Report: Burnley eye move for Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny
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Burnley are interested in signing Jonjoe Kenny from Everton in the January transfer window, according to reports from the Daily Mail.
Kenny has made only seven appearances this season and has managed only 79 minutes of Premier League football.
The report claims that Burnley have asked about the Everton full-back, and talks have been held at a preliminary stage.
SL View – Kenny should leave
The 23-year-old is keen to play more regularly, and Burnley are looking to offer him an escape route.
Sean Dyche is keen to make him one of the first signings under the new ownership of Alan Pace, and Kenny would be a very good signing for the club.
He was brilliant last season for German club Schalke on loan. However, he has failed to convince Carlo Ancelotti at Everton.
Ancelotti didn’t use him regularly even when Seamus Coleman was injured. The Italian changed the formation instead, using two centre-backs in the full-back roles.
It clearly shows that Ancelotti doesn’t have enough faith in Kenny, and his situation is unlikely to improve overnight.
Burnley can offer him regular game time, something he badly needs at the moment.
It remains to be seen whether Burnley come up with a formal offer for the right-back, but a potential move to Turf Moor would suit all parties involved.
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"Burnley are interested in signing Jonjoe Kenny from Everton in the January transfer window, according to reports from the Daily Mail.\nKenny has made only seven appearances this season and has managed only 79 minutes of Premier League football.\nThe report claims that Burnley have asked about the Everton full-back, and talks have been held at a preliminary stage.\nSL View – Kenny should leave\nThe 23-year-old is keen to play more regularly, and Burnley are looking to offer him an escape route.\nSean Dyche is keen to make him one of the first signings under the new ownership of Alan Pace, and Kenny would be a very good signing for the club.\nHe was brilliant last season for German club Schalke on loan. However, he has failed to convince Carlo Ancelotti at Everton.\nAncelotti didn’t use him regularly even when Seamus Coleman was injured. The Italian changed the formation instead, using two centre-backs in the full-back roles.\nIt clearly shows that Ancelotti doesn’t have enough faith in Kenny, and his situation is unlikely to improve overnight.\nBurnley can offer him regular game time, something he badly needs at the moment.\nIt remains to be seen whether Burnley come up with a formal offer for the right-back, but a potential move to Turf Moor would suit all parties involved.",
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According to The Telegraph’s John Percy, Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan before the end of the January transfer window.
#Wolves are set to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian José on loan. Deal not expected to go through until next week as he needs a work permit under new Brexit rules. After 6 defeats in 9 PL games, a clear sign of backing for Nuno. Btw, Willian José playing tonight against Córdoba — John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) January 20, 2021
A deal is not expected to go through until next week as the Brazilian needs a work permit under new Brexit rules, and landing him will be a huge move for the Molineux Stadium outfit.
Sportslens View
Wolves are without Raul Jimenez at the moment after the Mexican striker sustained an injury to the skull, and they have had to rely solely on 18-year Fabio Silva to lead their line.
That has not gone well, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s men suffering six defeats in their last nine Premier League games.
Jose has a £59 million release clause in his contract and was very close to joining Tottenham Hotspur last January.
However, the deal fell through despite the Brazilian’s best efforts to force a move to join Spurs.
He could still be fulfil his dreams of playing in the Premier League, though, with a move to Wolves now very much on the cards.
Jose has four goals and an assist in 19 appearances for Sociedad this term, but he has bagged 49 La Liga goals and registered 10 assists over the previous four seasons and should not have any problem as far as hitting the ground running in the English top-flight goes.
His physicality and aerial prowess are perfect for Wolves’ style of play, and he could be a tailor-made short-term replacement for Jimenez.
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"According to The Telegraph’s John Percy, Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose on loan before the end of the January transfer window.\n#Wolves are set to sign Real Sociedad striker Willian José on loan. Deal not expected to go through until next week as he needs a work permit under new Brexit rules. After 6 defeats in 9 PL games, a clear sign of backing for Nuno. Btw, Willian José playing tonight against Córdoba — John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) January 20, 2021\nA deal is not expected to go through until next week as the Brazilian needs a work permit under new Brexit rules, and landing him will be a huge move for the Molineux Stadium outfit.\nSportslens View\nWolves are without Raul Jimenez at the moment after the Mexican striker sustained an injury to the skull, and they have had to rely solely on 18-year Fabio Silva to lead their line.\nThat has not gone well, with Nuno Espirito Santo’s men suffering six defeats in their last nine Premier League games.\nJose has a £59 million release clause in his contract and was very close to joining Tottenham Hotspur last January.\nHowever, the deal fell through despite the Brazilian’s best efforts to force a move to join Spurs.\nHe could still be fulfil his dreams of playing in the Premier League, though, with a move to Wolves now very much on the cards.\nJose has four goals and an assist in 19 appearances for Sociedad this term, but he has bagged 49 La Liga goals and registered 10 assists over the previous four seasons and should not have any problem as far as hitting the ground running in the English top-flight goes.\nHis physicality and aerial prowess are perfect for Wolves’ style of play, and he could be a tailor-made short-term replacement for Jimenez.",
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According to Sky Sports, Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on loan till the end of the season.
The Uruguayan international is currently on a season-long loan at Atletico Madrid, but he has struggled for regular playing minutes.
Torreira has featured in just 13 games across the La Liga and Champions League for Diego Simeone’s side so far, but only two of those have been starts.
With his situation not likely to change, Arsenal are open to him joining another club, with Fiorentina and Cagliari already in contact with the club.
However, Atletico would have to agree to cut his loan short before any other deal could be agreed.
The 24-year-old joined Arsenal from Sampdoria in the summer of 2018 for £26 million and has since made 89 appearances for them in all competitions.
He was used as a makeweight in a swap deal that saw Thomas Partey move to North London in a deal potentially worth £45 million, and he will now look to move elsewhere in order to play regularly for the remainder of the season.
Sportslens View
Monaco are currently fourth in the Ligue 1 after 21 games, with six points between them and league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.
They are keen to strengthen their squad this month in order to push for a title challenge in the second half of the campaign, and Torreira could be a solid addition to their midfield.
With European football almost guaranteed for Monaco next term, they could look to sign Torreira permanently should he impress upon joining them, and it will be interesting to see how things go in the coming days.
While the quality and ability of the Uruguayan are not under any doubt, he was not able to establish himself as a key player at Arsenal.
A return at the end of the season could be on the cards, but the Gunners would likely be open to cashing in on him.
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"According to Sky Sports, Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira on loan till the end of the season.\nThe Uruguayan international is currently on a season-long loan at Atletico Madrid, but he has struggled for regular playing minutes.\nTorreira has featured in just 13 games across the La Liga and Champions League for Diego Simeone’s side so far, but only two of those have been starts.\nWith his situation not likely to change, Arsenal are open to him joining another club, with Fiorentina and Cagliari already in contact with the club.\nHowever, Atletico would have to agree to cut his loan short before any other deal could be agreed.\nThe 24-year-old joined Arsenal from Sampdoria in the summer of 2018 for £26 million and has since made 89 appearances for them in all competitions.\nHe was used as a makeweight in a swap deal that saw Thomas Partey move to North London in a deal potentially worth £45 million, and he will now look to move elsewhere in order to play regularly for the remainder of the season.\nSportslens View\nMonaco are currently fourth in the Ligue 1 after 21 games, with six points between them and league leaders Paris Saint-Germain.\nThey are keen to strengthen their squad this month in order to push for a title challenge in the second half of the campaign, and Torreira could be a solid addition to their midfield.\nWith European football almost guaranteed for Monaco next term, they could look to sign Torreira permanently should he impress upon joining them, and it will be interesting to see how things go in the coming days.\nWhile the quality and ability of the Uruguayan are not under any doubt, he was not able to establish himself as a key player at Arsenal.\nA return at the end of the season could be on the cards, but the Gunners would likely be open to cashing in on him.",
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Celtic picked up a much-needed win over Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership last night.
The Champions were going through a rough patch and in desperate need of a good result.
The victory will give them a much-needed confidence boost and they will be eager to build on this as they try to close the gap on Rangers.
Leigh Griffiths scored the opening goal of the game in the 12th minute and Odsonne Edouard wrapped up the scoring just after the break for the Hoops.
Celtic fans were reasonably pleased with the performance of the players last night. Ismaila Soro was outstanding for the home side and his performance attracted plenty of praise on social media after the game.
The defensive midfielder controlled the game for Celtic and he helped them break up the play and drive the team forward.
Soro was undoubtedly the best player on the pitch and manager Neil Lennon will be hoping for more of the same from the midfielder in the coming weeks.
The 22-year-old was brought in as the long term alternative to Scott Brown and he showed glimpses of his true quality last night.
Some Celtic fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the midfielder’s dominating display and here is what they had to say.
Ismaila Soro awarded MOTM tonight, solid performance 🇨🇮 pic.twitter.com/Vl7vFhIDKf — 🍀 Celtic1967.com 🍀 (@Celtic1967_com) January 27, 2021
He showed what a player he was in the pre–season game against Hibs. Stood out a mile. — Danny Reynolds (@DannyRe68686412) January 28, 2021
Superb at his job 👏 and a silver lining, along with @10DavidTurnbull this season with little to cheers about…cheers bhoys 🙌🍀 — Big Rab (@robertfarley85) January 27, 2021
Lifetime contract pls — Paul Tansey (@Paul_Tansey) January 27, 2021
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"Celtic picked up a much-needed win over Hamilton Academical in the Scottish Premiership last night.\nThe Champions were going through a rough patch and in desperate need of a good result.\nThe victory will give them a much-needed confidence boost and they will be eager to build on this as they try to close the gap on Rangers.\nLeigh Griffiths scored the opening goal of the game in the 12th minute and Odsonne Edouard wrapped up the scoring just after the break for the Hoops.\nCeltic fans were reasonably pleased with the performance of the players last night. Ismaila Soro was outstanding for the home side and his performance attracted plenty of praise on social media after the game.\nThe defensive midfielder controlled the game for Celtic and he helped them break up the play and drive the team forward.\nSoro was undoubtedly the best player on the pitch and manager Neil Lennon will be hoping for more of the same from the midfielder in the coming weeks.\nThe 22-year-old was brought in as the long term alternative to Scott Brown and he showed glimpses of his true quality last night.\nSome Celtic fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the midfielder’s dominating display and here is what they had to say.\nIsmaila Soro awarded MOTM tonight, solid performance 🇨🇮 pic.twitter.com/Vl7vFhIDKf — 🍀 Celtic1967.com 🍀 (@Celtic1967_com) January 27, 2021\nHe showed what a player he was in the pre–season game against Hibs. Stood out a mile. — Danny Reynolds (@DannyRe68686412) January 28, 2021\nSuperb at his job 👏 and a silver lining, along with @10DavidTurnbull this season with little to cheers about…cheers bhoys 🙌🍀 — Big Rab (@robertfarley85) January 27, 2021\nLifetime contract pls — Paul Tansey (@Paul_Tansey) January 27, 2021",
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp revealed yesterday at his press conference that midfielder Naby Keita is close to returning to full fitness.
The 25-year-old is a highly-rated midfielder but his career at Liverpool has been blighted by injuries. This season, he has struggled to keep himself away from injuries and hasn’t played since Liverpool’s 7-0 win against Crystal Palace.
However, it seems that Keita is close to a return, and will be available for selection at some point this month. Nevertheless, the game against Aston Villa has come too soon for him.
When asked whether the No.8 was close to a return, Klopp said to Liverpool official website: “Yes, soon, but not for the Villa game.”
SL View: Top player but too injury prone
Keita is a very good midfielder and he brings a different quality to the side. He has got fantastic skills and can take the ball forward.
He has got pace and brings energy and dynamism in the middle of the park. His return from injury will be a massive boost for Liverpool and Klopp, but he needs to play consistently without getting injured.
Keita now needs to show that he can stay fit till the end of the season, and if he can do that, Liverpool will have tremendous depth in midfield especially with Thiago Alcantara now back as well.
It is highly likely that he could be fit to play against Manchester United in the Premier League on January 17 at Anfield.
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"Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp revealed yesterday at his press conference that midfielder Naby Keita is close to returning to full fitness.\nThe 25-year-old is a highly-rated midfielder but his career at Liverpool has been blighted by injuries. This season, he has struggled to keep himself away from injuries and hasn’t played since Liverpool’s 7-0 win against Crystal Palace.\nHowever, it seems that Keita is close to a return, and will be available for selection at some point this month. Nevertheless, the game against Aston Villa has come too soon for him.\nWhen asked whether the No.8 was close to a return, Klopp said to Liverpool official website: “Yes, soon, but not for the Villa game.”\nSL View: Top player but too injury prone\nKeita is a very good midfielder and he brings a different quality to the side. He has got fantastic skills and can take the ball forward.\nHe has got pace and brings energy and dynamism in the middle of the park. His return from injury will be a massive boost for Liverpool and Klopp, but he needs to play consistently without getting injured.\nKeita now needs to show that he can stay fit till the end of the season, and if he can do that, Liverpool will have tremendous depth in midfield especially with Thiago Alcantara now back as well.\nIt is highly likely that he could be fit to play against Manchester United in the Premier League on January 17 at Anfield.",
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Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan has been linked with a move to Liverpool.
According to Telefoot journalist Julien Maynard, AC Milan and RB Leipzig are battling it out to sign the young defender as well.
Apparently, they are quite advanced in their pursuit of the 20-year-old centre-back and they are likely to submit an offer soon.
Grosse concurrence entre MilanAC et Leipzig pour le transfert de Mohamed Simakan. Les 2 clubs sont quasi d’accord avec Strasbourg et devraient rapidement formuler une offre.
A l’écoute, le joueur devra ensuite faire son choix.
Liverpool se tient informé de l’évolution du dossier. https://t.co/uyRgLaxt2D — Julien Maynard (@JulienMaynard) January 7, 2021
It will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions decide to make their move as well.
Liverpool are in need of defensive reinforcements after losing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to long term injuries this season.
Simakan has shown his quality in Ligue 1 this season and he could prove to be a superb long-term signing for the Reds. He is already a regular starter for the French outfit and has made 18 league appearances this season.
The 20-year-old can operate in the defensive midfield and as a full-back and his versatility could be useful for Jurgen Klopp during the current injury crisis.
Simakan has the attributes to adapt to Liverpool’s style of play. The centre-back is good at picking out long passes from deep and he is adept at bringing the ball out of the defence through flair and short passing.
A move to Liverpool could help him fulfil his potential. The Reds have done well to nurture the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez in the recent seasons and Simakan could also improve under the management of Klopp and his staff.
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"Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan has been linked with a move to Liverpool.\nAccording to Telefoot journalist Julien Maynard, AC Milan and RB Leipzig are battling it out to sign the young defender as well.\nApparently, they are quite advanced in their pursuit of the 20-year-old centre-back and they are likely to submit an offer soon.\nGrosse concurrence entre MilanAC et Leipzig pour le transfert de Mohamed Simakan. Les 2 clubs sont quasi d’accord avec Strasbourg et devraient rapidement formuler une offre.\nA l’écoute, le joueur devra ensuite faire son choix.\nLiverpool se tient informé de l’évolution du dossier. https://t.co/uyRgLaxt2D — Julien Maynard (@JulienMaynard) January 7, 2021\nIt will be interesting to see if the Premier League champions decide to make their move as well.\nLiverpool are in need of defensive reinforcements after losing Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to long term injuries this season.\nSimakan has shown his quality in Ligue 1 this season and he could prove to be a superb long-term signing for the Reds. He is already a regular starter for the French outfit and has made 18 league appearances this season.\nThe 20-year-old can operate in the defensive midfield and as a full-back and his versatility could be useful for Jurgen Klopp during the current injury crisis.\nSimakan has the attributes to adapt to Liverpool’s style of play. The centre-back is good at picking out long passes from deep and he is adept at bringing the ball out of the defence through flair and short passing.\nA move to Liverpool could help him fulfil his potential. The Reds have done well to nurture the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez in the recent seasons and Simakan could also improve under the management of Klopp and his staff.",
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Liverpool interested in Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi
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Liverpool have identified Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi as a potential target to ease their central defensive crisis, a report from Standard Sport claims.
The Reds are likely to be without regular centre-backs Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez for the season with serious knee injuries and it appears that Joel Matip could be out for a while with an ankle ligament damage.
This has left manager Jurgen Klopp without a senior central defender in the squad. Fabinho has been a regular choice in the position in recent months, but he is also out for the short-term with a minor muscle issue.
The Reds are scheduled to face West Ham United on the road tomorrow and, as things stand, it seems that captain Jordan Henderson could partner either Nathaniel Phillips or Rhys Williams, both of whom are inexperienced at the Premier League level.
Hence, it is not surprising that they are aiming to sign a centre-back on a short-term deal and Mustafi, who is currently out-of-favour with the Gunners, is one of the options under consideration for the Reds.
SportsLens view:
The 28-year-old is presently the fifth-choice centre-back in the Gunners squad behind Rob Holding, David Luiz, Gabriel Magalhaes and Pablo Mari.
He has been left out of the matchday squad for the past four league games and has played just three minutes since the beginning of November.
With under six months left on his contract, talks are underway to potentially terminate his deal with Lazio interested in signing him on a long-term contract.
Elsewhere, the Reds are only looking into a short-term move and they could tempt the Gunners with a loan proposal where they pay the player’s wages for the rest of the season.
That would offer Mustafi the chance to assess his options in the summer. It remains to be seen whether the Gunners are prepared to offload him to a league rival.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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James Pearce claims Liverpool won't sign Sven Botman
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Liverpool have been recently linked with a move for Sven Botman in the January transfer window, but James Pearce of The Athletic has suggested that the Reds are not interested in the defender.
While speaking to Red Agenda Podcast, Pearce has claimed that Liverpool are not in the running to sign the Lille centre-back this month.
“Certainly, Botman, I think, we can rule him out,” said Pearce.
“There’s been a lot of speculation around him over the weekend. The people I spoke to are absolutely adamant that there was no interest in Botman.”
SL View – Liverpool’s need for a defender
With Joe Gomez out for the season and no assurance over Virgil van Dijk’s potential return, Liverpool are already depleted at the back.
Joel Matip has struggled with injuries once again, and it has forced Jurgen Klopp to use young academy players – Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams – for the senior team.
While Fabinho has filled the make-shift role with great aplomb, the general feeling is that Liverpool need a top-class centre-back to retain their Premier League title.
However, Liverpool aren’t going to change their philosophy overnight and they will invest wisely. Not only The Reds will look for a player who will not only improve the squad but will also be available at an affordable price.
Botman is a highly-rated young talent and has been getting rave reviews this season.
Liverpool reportedly have been in contact with the defender’s agent, with Duncan Castles claiming the Reds are expected to submit a bid this month.
Lille apparently are going through a financial crisis and could be looking to offload the young defender who is valued at £27 million.
However, it seems, this is just a smokescreen or the agent’s attempt to increase the player’s transfer value, as Liverpool currently have no interest in Botman.
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"Liverpool have been recently linked with a move for Sven Botman in the January transfer window, but James Pearce of The Athletic has suggested that the Reds are not interested in the defender.\nWhile speaking to Red Agenda Podcast, Pearce has claimed that Liverpool are not in the running to sign the Lille centre-back this month.\n“Certainly, Botman, I think, we can rule him out,” said Pearce.\n“There’s been a lot of speculation around him over the weekend. The people I spoke to are absolutely adamant that there was no interest in Botman.”\nSL View – Liverpool’s need for a defender\nWith Joe Gomez out for the season and no assurance over Virgil van Dijk’s potential return, Liverpool are already depleted at the back.\nJoel Matip has struggled with injuries once again, and it has forced Jurgen Klopp to use young academy players – Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams – for the senior team.\nWhile Fabinho has filled the make-shift role with great aplomb, the general feeling is that Liverpool need a top-class centre-back to retain their Premier League title.\nHowever, Liverpool aren’t going to change their philosophy overnight and they will invest wisely. Not only The Reds will look for a player who will not only improve the squad but will also be available at an affordable price.\nBotman is a highly-rated young talent and has been getting rave reviews this season.\nLiverpool reportedly have been in contact with the defender’s agent, with Duncan Castles claiming the Reds are expected to submit a bid this month.\nLille apparently are going through a financial crisis and could be looking to offload the young defender who is valued at £27 million.\nHowever, it seems, this is just a smokescreen or the agent’s attempt to increase the player’s transfer value, as Liverpool currently have no interest in Botman.",
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Report: West Ham United keen on January move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah
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According to Standard Sport, West Ham United are keeping tabs on the situation of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah at the Emirates Stadium as they search for a replacement for Sebastien Haller.
The Ivory Coast international has joined Eredivisie giants Ajax after just 18 months at the London Stadium, and manager David Moyes is looking to sign another centre-forward before the end of the month to provide the injury-prone Michail Antonio with quality cover and competition.
Nketiah has 18 months left on his current deal at Arsenal, and he is yet to agree to terms of an extension.
West Ham have money to spend following Haller’s sale, with Moyes told that he can use the funds to strengthen his squad before the end of the January transfer window.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are open to loaning out Nketiah to a direct rival, with both teams competing for the top-six spots, but they could be keen to cash in on the 21-year-old.
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his options in attacking midfield, and selling the England youth international will help provide much-needed cash to buy players.
Nketiah has featured in 20 games across all competitions for Arsenal this term, scoring five times and assisting once, and he could be a quality addition for West Ham’s attack.
While he would want more playing opportunities in order to boost his chances of breaking into manager Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad ahead of this summer’s European Championship, switching the North London giants for the Hammers might not particularly appeal to him.
West Ham aren’t a team that does plenty of attacking, and not many strikers can easily and quickly adapt to Moyes’ style of play.
They have had to battle relegation in the last four seasons, and swapping European football for such perennial strugglers doesn’t look appealing.
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"According to Standard Sport, West Ham United are keeping tabs on the situation of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah at the Emirates Stadium as they search for a replacement for Sebastien Haller.\nThe Ivory Coast international has joined Eredivisie giants Ajax after just 18 months at the London Stadium, and manager David Moyes is looking to sign another centre-forward before the end of the month to provide the injury-prone Michail Antonio with quality cover and competition.\nNketiah has 18 months left on his current deal at Arsenal, and he is yet to agree to terms of an extension.\nWest Ham have money to spend following Haller’s sale, with Moyes told that he can use the funds to strengthen his squad before the end of the January transfer window.\nIt remains to be seen whether Arsenal are open to loaning out Nketiah to a direct rival, with both teams competing for the top-six spots, but they could be keen to cash in on the 21-year-old.\nGunners boss Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his options in attacking midfield, and selling the England youth international will help provide much-needed cash to buy players.\nNketiah has featured in 20 games across all competitions for Arsenal this term, scoring five times and assisting once, and he could be a quality addition for West Ham’s attack.\nWhile he would want more playing opportunities in order to boost his chances of breaking into manager Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions squad ahead of this summer’s European Championship, switching the North London giants for the Hammers might not particularly appeal to him.\nWest Ham aren’t a team that does plenty of attacking, and not many strikers can easily and quickly adapt to Moyes’ style of play.\nThey have had to battle relegation in the last four seasons, and swapping European football for such perennial strugglers doesn’t look appealing.",
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Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin has said that he is frustrated with his contract situation at the club and wants more clarity regarding his future.
The right-back was linked with a possible exit from the Magpies during last summer’s transfer window, but ultimately ended up staying with the club.
Yedlin was largely out-of-favour with the Magpies for the first three months of the season and he had to wait until last month to make his first league appearance.
The 27-year-old did not even feature on the bench with Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth favoured ahead of him, but he has recently returned to the mix.
Yedlin has started five of the previous six league games for the Magpies, but it is still unclear whether he will remain with the club beyond the summer.
His current contract expires at the end of June and the defender is frustrated by the fact that the club have yet to confirm whether they will renew his deal or not.
“One of the things that people think is you just go out and play and that’s our life but there’s a lot more to balance whether it be on the field or off the field. Obviously with my situation currently I have six months left on my contract,” He told CBS Sports HQ.
“It has been a bit frustrating because me and my agent have had no communication with Newcastle at all about what their plans are for me, if I can go or if they want me to stay. It has been kind of a tough time and obviously I want to keep my head on football and just play my game but there are distractions like that that unfortunately make it a bit tough.”
SL View:
Yedlin has accumulated 125 appearances for the Magpies since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2016.
He was hampered by multiple injuries last season which meant that his playing time was limited and he dropped down the selection order.
The USA international was linked with a possible return to Major League Soccer in the summer, but nothing of that sort materialised.
At 27, he has plenty of years ahead of him at the top level and has the chance to speak with foreign clubs, having entered the final six months of his Magpies deal.
Yedlin out of respect for the Magpies has yet to open talks with any side, but he may be tempted to hold discussions in the coming weeks.
Club Brugge, Besiktas, Wolfsburg, Augsburg and Mainz are named as the interested clubs in signing him and the Magpies need to make a quick decision over his future.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin has said that he is frustrated with his contract situation at the club and wants more clarity regarding his future.\nThe right-back was linked with a possible exit from the Magpies during last summer’s transfer window, but ultimately ended up staying with the club.\nYedlin was largely out-of-favour with the Magpies for the first three months of the season and he had to wait until last month to make his first league appearance.\nThe 27-year-old did not even feature on the bench with Javier Manquillo and Emil Krafth favoured ahead of him, but he has recently returned to the mix.\nYedlin has started five of the previous six league games for the Magpies, but it is still unclear whether he will remain with the club beyond the summer.\nHis current contract expires at the end of June and the defender is frustrated by the fact that the club have yet to confirm whether they will renew his deal or not.\n“One of the things that people think is you just go out and play and that’s our life but there’s a lot more to balance whether it be on the field or off the field. Obviously with my situation currently I have six months left on my contract,” He told CBS Sports HQ.\n“It has been a bit frustrating because me and my agent have had no communication with Newcastle at all about what their plans are for me, if I can go or if they want me to stay. It has been kind of a tough time and obviously I want to keep my head on football and just play my game but there are distractions like that that unfortunately make it a bit tough.”\nSL View:\nYedlin has accumulated 125 appearances for the Magpies since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2016.\nHe was hampered by multiple injuries last season which meant that his playing time was limited and he dropped down the selection order.\nThe USA international was linked with a possible return to Major League Soccer in the summer, but nothing of that sort materialised.\nAt 27, he has plenty of years ahead of him at the top level and has the chance to speak with foreign clubs, having entered the final six months of his Magpies deal.\nYedlin out of respect for the Magpies has yet to open talks with any side, but he may be tempted to hold discussions in the coming weeks.\nClub Brugge, Besiktas, Wolfsburg, Augsburg and Mainz are named as the interested clubs in signing him and the Magpies need to make a quick decision over his future.\nStats from Transfermarkt.com",
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Report: West Ham United keen on Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal
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According to talkSPORT, West Ham United are keen on signing Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal before the end of the January transfer window as they look to land a replacement for Sebastien Haller.
Manager David Moyes has Michail Antonio as his only striker following the departure of the Ivory Coast international, and he wants to bolster his attacking options in order to finish the campaign on an impressive note following his side’s brilliant start.
Sportslens View
The Hammers boss knows Oyarzabal from his days at the La Liga outfit and is now eyeing a potential reunion at the London Stadium.
The 23-year-old has 50 league goals for the Spanish side in 183 appearances, and he also has experience playing in the Europa League.
West Ham will be looking to finish in the top-seven in order to play in Europe next term, and having a player like Oyarzabal would come in handy.
The Spanish international plays across the frontline and behind a striker, and such versatility and experience would do the Hammers a lot of good.
The Sociedad star also has 30 La Liga assists to his name and is the type of provider and creator any club would crave.
Landing Oyarzabal half-way through the season would be a very difficult task for West Ham, though, as Sociedad cannot afford to let such an important player leave at the moment.
They are looking to play Champions League football next season, and they will need his goals and assists during the second half of the season to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top-four and qualifying for Europe’s elite competition.
The Hammers have had an offer for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri rejected and have also spoken to Reims about Boulaye Dia, while Josh King’s wages demands are too excessive, and it will be interesting to see whether they prise Oyarzabal away from Spain.
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"According to talkSPORT, West Ham United are keen on signing Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal before the end of the January transfer window as they look to land a replacement for Sebastien Haller.\nManager David Moyes has Michail Antonio as his only striker following the departure of the Ivory Coast international, and he wants to bolster his attacking options in order to finish the campaign on an impressive note following his side’s brilliant start.\nSportslens View\nThe Hammers boss knows Oyarzabal from his days at the La Liga outfit and is now eyeing a potential reunion at the London Stadium.\nThe 23-year-old has 50 league goals for the Spanish side in 183 appearances, and he also has experience playing in the Europa League.\nWest Ham will be looking to finish in the top-seven in order to play in Europe next term, and having a player like Oyarzabal would come in handy.\nThe Spanish international plays across the frontline and behind a striker, and such versatility and experience would do the Hammers a lot of good.\nThe Sociedad star also has 30 La Liga assists to his name and is the type of provider and creator any club would crave.\nLanding Oyarzabal half-way through the season would be a very difficult task for West Ham, though, as Sociedad cannot afford to let such an important player leave at the moment.\nThey are looking to play Champions League football next season, and they will need his goals and assists during the second half of the season to have a realistic chance of finishing in the top-four and qualifying for Europe’s elite competition.\nThe Hammers have had an offer for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri rejected and have also spoken to Reims about Boulaye Dia, while Josh King’s wages demands are too excessive, and it will be interesting to see whether they prise Oyarzabal away from Spain.",
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Report: Newcastle United tipped to make a move for Moises Caicedo
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Ecuador international Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move to Newcastle United.
The 19-year-old was previously in talks with Manchester United, but they shelved plans to sign him following messy discussions.
However, journalist Fabrizio Romano has now told Sky Sports that the Magpies will rival Brighton & Hove Albion for his signature.
“They (United) are not going for Caicedo, but I expect him to move to the Premier League although he did receive a bid from Italy and MLS,” he said.
“His dream has always been to play in the Premier League and Brighton are trying. They made an official bid some days ago, while Newcastle have also tried to talk with his agent. It is an open race for Caicedo.
“He’s a talented midfielder so a lot of clubs are interested. He’s not decided yet on his future, but I think we’ll find out a lot more in the next couple of weeks.”
SL View – Moises Caicedo
Caicedo has made 31 appearances for Independiente del Valle, scoring six goals. He has also been capped four times by his country.
The midfielder is highly rated, with South American football expert Tim Vickery recently describing him as ‘the genuine article’.
However, uncertainty over who he is being represented by scuppered his hopes of securing a move to Old Trafford.
If that issue can be resolved, Caicedo could yet find his way to the Premier League during the January transfer window.
A move to Newcastle certainly makes some sense, with the teenager’s potential making him an attractive proposition for a club that likes to buy cheap and sell big.
Despite this, it is debatable whether joining clubs who are battling against relegation is the right move for a player who clearly has huge potential.
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"Ecuador international Moises Caicedo has been linked with a move to Newcastle United.\nThe 19-year-old was previously in talks with Manchester United, but they shelved plans to sign him following messy discussions.\nHowever, journalist Fabrizio Romano has now told Sky Sports that the Magpies will rival Brighton & Hove Albion for his signature.\n“They (United) are not going for Caicedo, but I expect him to move to the Premier League although he did receive a bid from Italy and MLS,” he said.\n“His dream has always been to play in the Premier League and Brighton are trying. They made an official bid some days ago, while Newcastle have also tried to talk with his agent. It is an open race for Caicedo.\n“He’s a talented midfielder so a lot of clubs are interested. He’s not decided yet on his future, but I think we’ll find out a lot more in the next couple of weeks.”\nSL View – Moises Caicedo\nCaicedo has made 31 appearances for Independiente del Valle, scoring six goals. He has also been capped four times by his country.\nThe midfielder is highly rated, with South American football expert Tim Vickery recently describing him as ‘the genuine article’.\nHowever, uncertainty over who he is being represented by scuppered his hopes of securing a move to Old Trafford.\nIf that issue can be resolved, Caicedo could yet find his way to the Premier League during the January transfer window.\nA move to Newcastle certainly makes some sense, with the teenager’s potential making him an attractive proposition for a club that likes to buy cheap and sell big.\nDespite this, it is debatable whether joining clubs who are battling against relegation is the right move for a player who clearly has huge potential.",
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Liverpool are going through an injury crisis at the back of the season and Brazilian midfielder Fabinho was ruled out of last night’s game with a muscle injury.
The 27-year-old defensive midfielder has been operating as a centre-back ever since the injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Fabinho has been one of the best defenders at the club this season and his absence could be a major setback for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.
The Liverpool manager has confirmed that it is a minor issue and it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian can return to action in the next game.
Klopp on Fabinho: “It was nothing really. He just felt something so we had to take him out. It wasn’t in a challenge or anything.” #LFC — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 28, 2021
The Reds are already without their two first choice centre backs, with Joel Matip picking up a serious ankle ligament injury last night against Tottenham.
It is imperative that Fabinho returns to action as soon as possible or it could derail Liverpool’s season.
The Reds are now fielding central midfielders as makeshift centre-backs and manager Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that the owners are willing to back him in the market before the window closes.
The victory over Tottenham took Liverpool to within four points of league leaders Manchester City, leaving the Reds with a lot to play for this season.
They will need some luck with injuries in order to end the campaign on a high.
Here is how some Liverpool fans reacted to the Fabinho injury blow on Twitter.
So will be out for 4-6 weeks then, seem the standard time for a Liverpool nothing injury — John Lewis (@Lewie75) January 28, 2021
Nothing injury that keeps him out for 6 weeks — Sem (@SemMutalindwa) January 28, 2021
If it’s nothing he’d be playing. — davidratcliffe (@beechwoodred) January 28, 2021
Another one bites the dust! — David O’Donoghue (@DonoghueODavid) January 28, 2021
Well that’s him done for the next four weeks. — Jaycee (@jaycee0202) January 28, 2021
See him next season then — Jimmy Corkhill’s Mate* (@p_dan) January 28, 2021
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"Liverpool are going through an injury crisis at the back of the season and Brazilian midfielder Fabinho was ruled out of last night’s game with a muscle injury.\nThe 27-year-old defensive midfielder has been operating as a centre-back ever since the injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.\nFabinho has been one of the best defenders at the club this season and his absence could be a major setback for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.\nThe Liverpool manager has confirmed that it is a minor issue and it remains to be seen whether the Brazilian can return to action in the next game.\nKlopp on Fabinho: “It was nothing really. He just felt something so we had to take him out. It wasn’t in a challenge or anything.” #LFC — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) January 28, 2021\nThe Reds are already without their two first choice centre backs, with Joel Matip picking up a serious ankle ligament injury last night against Tottenham.\nIt is imperative that Fabinho returns to action as soon as possible or it could derail Liverpool’s season.\nThe Reds are now fielding central midfielders as makeshift centre-backs and manager Jurgen Klopp will be hoping that the owners are willing to back him in the market before the window closes.\nThe victory over Tottenham took Liverpool to within four points of league leaders Manchester City, leaving the Reds with a lot to play for this season.\nThey will need some luck with injuries in order to end the campaign on a high.\nHere is how some Liverpool fans reacted to the Fabinho injury blow on Twitter.\nSo will be out for 4-6 weeks then, seem the standard time for a Liverpool nothing injury — John Lewis (@Lewie75) January 28, 2021\nNothing injury that keeps him out for 6 weeks — Sem (@SemMutalindwa) January 28, 2021\nIf it’s nothing he’d be playing. — davidratcliffe (@beechwoodred) January 28, 2021\nAnother one bites the dust! — David O’Donoghue (@DonoghueODavid) January 28, 2021\nWell that’s him done for the next four weeks. — Jaycee (@jaycee0202) January 28, 2021\nSee him next season then — Jimmy Corkhill’s Mate* (@p_dan) January 28, 2021",
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Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal.
Chris Kavanagh red-carded Emile Smith-Rowe for a foul on Longstaff, prompting a loud scream from the Magpies midfielder.
On the advice of his VAR, Andre Marriner, he downgraded the red to a yellow after checking the footage on the pitchside monitor.
This showed that there had been little if any contact between the two players and sparked on outpouring of fury on social media.
Longstaff is nothing but a cheat. Deliberately tried to deceive the referee into sending off an opponent. Was hardly touched but screamed and rolled about like a child until a red card was produced — Robert 🇬🇧🏴⚽ (@RRS91718) January 9, 2021
Did he even touch Longstaff? That scream. Cheat? — Thomas Clarke (@TomClarke138) January 9, 2021
The only reason the ref thought that could've been a red was because of the ridiculous scream from Longstaff, little cheat! Good job VAR stepped in and worked 👌🏻#ARSNEW — Paddy Connelly (@paddyconnelly4) January 9, 2021
Sorry but what was Longstaff playing at there? Smith-Rowe barely touched the guy and he went down like that? That is pure idiocy. I do not rate players who intentionally try and cheat the ref to get some in trouble. Horrific to see. #ARSNEW #FACup — Anthony ⚽️🎙 (@antzhumbleent) January 9, 2021
What a cheat Longstaff is there!
That scream was absolutely pathetic & only done to try & get sent the player sent off! — WHUFC_⚒️_Football_Sloth (@WhufcSloth) January 9, 2021
Longstaff is a cheat — ag (@BeltransMole23) January 9, 2021
Despite Longstaff’s antics, Smith-Rowe had the last laugh as he fired home an excellent goal in the 109th minute to put Arsenal in front.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang added a second with two minutes to play to send the Gunners through to the fourth round of the competition.
Newcastle are now winless in their last seven outings in all competitions, cranking up the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.
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"Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal.\nChris Kavanagh red-carded Emile Smith-Rowe for a foul on Longstaff, prompting a loud scream from the Magpies midfielder.\nOn the advice of his VAR, Andre Marriner, he downgraded the red to a yellow after checking the footage on the pitchside monitor.\nThis showed that there had been little if any contact between the two players and sparked on outpouring of fury on social media.\nLongstaff is nothing but a cheat. Deliberately tried to deceive the referee into sending off an opponent. Was hardly touched but screamed and rolled about like a child until a red card was produced — Robert 🇬🇧🏴⚽ (@RRS91718) January 9, 2021\nDid he even touch Longstaff? That scream. Cheat? — Thomas Clarke (@TomClarke138) January 9, 2021\nThe only reason the ref thought that could've been a red was because of the ridiculous scream from Longstaff, little cheat! Good job VAR stepped in and worked 👌🏻#ARSNEW — Paddy Connelly (@paddyconnelly4) January 9, 2021\nSorry but what was Longstaff playing at there? Smith-Rowe barely touched the guy and he went down like that? That is pure idiocy. I do not rate players who intentionally try and cheat the ref to get some in trouble. Horrific to see. #ARSNEW #FACup — Anthony ⚽️🎙 (@antzhumbleent) January 9, 2021\nWhat a cheat Longstaff is there!\nThat scream was absolutely pathetic & only done to try & get sent the player sent off! — WHUFC_⚒️_Football_Sloth (@WhufcSloth) January 9, 2021\nLongstaff is a cheat — ag (@BeltransMole23) January 9, 2021\nDespite Longstaff’s antics, Smith-Rowe had the last laugh as he fired home an excellent goal in the 109th minute to put Arsenal in front.\nPierre Emerick-Aubameyang added a second with two minutes to play to send the Gunners through to the fourth round of the competition.\nNewcastle are now winless in their last seven outings in all competitions, cranking up the pressure on manager Steve Bruce.",
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England international attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard has joined West Ham United from Manchester United on loan for the rest of the 2020-21 campaign.
We are pleased to confirm the signing of England international @JesseLingard on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.#WelcomeJesse — West Ham United (@WestHam) January 29, 2021
The 28-year-old has played just thrice for the Red Devils this term, with all the appearances coming only in the League Cup and FA Cup.
Lingard wants regular playing minutes and Premier League action in the second half of the season, and a temporary exit from Old Trafford was needed in order for him to fulfill his wishes.
He chose West Ham due to an impressive start to the campaign that has seen them pushing for a top-four finish, and he will be hoping to force his way into manager David Moyes’ plans at the London Stadium and help boost the Hammers’ chances of playing in Europe next season.
The arrival of Lingard could see the club shelve their plans of signing a striker before the end of the January transfer window, and it will be interesting to see whether the attacker can help improve their fortunes in the final third.
His friends are happy to see him move to West Ham in the bid to revive his career, and here is how Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has reacted to the move on Instagram:
Lingard scored just once in 22 Premier League appearances last term and he isn’t exactly the most prolific in front of goal, but West Ham would be glad they signed him if he is somehow able to replicate his form from the 2017-18 season where he scored eight league goals and assisted five others.
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"England international attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard has joined West Ham United from Manchester United on loan for the rest of the 2020-21 campaign.\nWe are pleased to confirm the signing of England international @JesseLingard on loan until the end of the 2020/21 season.#WelcomeJesse — West Ham United (@WestHam) January 29, 2021\nThe 28-year-old has played just thrice for the Red Devils this term, with all the appearances coming only in the League Cup and FA Cup.\nLingard wants regular playing minutes and Premier League action in the second half of the season, and a temporary exit from Old Trafford was needed in order for him to fulfill his wishes.\nHe chose West Ham due to an impressive start to the campaign that has seen them pushing for a top-four finish, and he will be hoping to force his way into manager David Moyes’ plans at the London Stadium and help boost the Hammers’ chances of playing in Europe next season.\nThe arrival of Lingard could see the club shelve their plans of signing a striker before the end of the January transfer window, and it will be interesting to see whether the attacker can help improve their fortunes in the final third.\nHis friends are happy to see him move to West Ham in the bid to revive his career, and here is how Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho has reacted to the move on Instagram:\nLingard scored just once in 22 Premier League appearances last term and he isn’t exactly the most prolific in front of goal, but West Ham would be glad they signed him if he is somehow able to replicate his form from the 2017-18 season where he scored eight league goals and assisted five others.",
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Report: West Ham and Celtic want James McCarthy
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A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy who will become a free agent at the end of the season.
According to reports from The Daily Mail, four Premier League clubs – Burnley, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion are battling for the Republic of Ireland international.
Scottish giants Celtic are also looking to lure him to Celtic Park.
The vastly experienced midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the Hoops are interested in signing him on a pre-contract.
Several Premier League clubs feel that he could be a reliable option in midfield as a free agent.
Championship outfit AFC Bournemouth are also looking to add him to the squad next summer.
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McCarthy would be a very good signing for the Hammers. The 42-times capped international has a wealth of Premier League experience, and he still has plenty to offer at the top level.
He has enjoyed a good career, managing over 100 appearances for both Wigan Athletic and Everton. However, he has managed only eight appearances this season for Palace, and it seems he is heading out of Selhurst Park this summer.
Celtic could be an interesting option for McCarthy but the Bhoys will need to meet his £50k-per-week wages.
McCarthy is a fantastic midfielder who is very good with his delivery and loves to dictate the tempo of the game.
Palace are looking to lower the average age of their squad, and it makes sense for McCarthy to look for a change of scenery.
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"A host of Premier League clubs are interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy who will become a free agent at the end of the season.\nAccording to reports from The Daily Mail, four Premier League clubs – Burnley, West Ham United, West Bromwich Albion and Brighton & Hove Albion are battling for the Republic of Ireland international.\nScottish giants Celtic are also looking to lure him to Celtic Park.\nThe vastly experienced midfielder is out of contract in the summer and the Hoops are interested in signing him on a pre-contract.\nSeveral Premier League clubs feel that he could be a reliable option in midfield as a free agent.\nChampionship outfit AFC Bournemouth are also looking to add him to the squad next summer.\nSL View\nMcCarthy would be a very good signing for the Hammers. The 42-times capped international has a wealth of Premier League experience, and he still has plenty to offer at the top level.\nHe has enjoyed a good career, managing over 100 appearances for both Wigan Athletic and Everton. However, he has managed only eight appearances this season for Palace, and it seems he is heading out of Selhurst Park this summer.\nCeltic could be an interesting option for McCarthy but the Bhoys will need to meet his £50k-per-week wages.\nMcCarthy is a fantastic midfielder who is very good with his delivery and loves to dictate the tempo of the game.\nPalace are looking to lower the average age of their squad, and it makes sense for McCarthy to look for a change of scenery.",
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Newcastle United are keen on signing Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe.
The 28-year-old joined Everton on loan in 2019 and he impressed with the Toffees.
According to Footmercato, Everton tried to sign the defender for this season but Monaco were not keen on another loan deal.
The French outfit value the player between €5-7 million and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle are ready to pay the asking price.
The defender has a contract with the French club until the summer of 2022 and Monaco are keen on selling him as soon as possible. His value will continue to plummet with time and the French outfit need to find a buyer soon.
Sidibe could prove to be a quality addition to Newcastle’s defence and he would be an upgrade on DeAndre Yedlin. The defender is impressive going forward but he has been suspect defensively.
Judging by Sidibe’s performances for Everton in the past, it would be fair to assume that he is likely to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact at Newcastle if he joins the Magpies.
According to the report, Newcastle have made an enquiry for the defender and it remains to be seen if the two clubs can agree a fee in the coming days.
A return to the Premier League will probably be tempting for Sidibe and he is unlikely to turn down a move to Newcastle if a concrete offer is on the table. The player is also thought to be a target for Marseille.
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"Newcastle United are keen on signing Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe.\nThe 28-year-old joined Everton on loan in 2019 and he impressed with the Toffees.\nAccording to Footmercato, Everton tried to sign the defender for this season but Monaco were not keen on another loan deal.\nThe French outfit value the player between €5-7 million and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle are ready to pay the asking price.\nThe defender has a contract with the French club until the summer of 2022 and Monaco are keen on selling him as soon as possible. His value will continue to plummet with time and the French outfit need to find a buyer soon.\nSidibe could prove to be a quality addition to Newcastle’s defence and he would be an upgrade on DeAndre Yedlin. The defender is impressive going forward but he has been suspect defensively.\nJudging by Sidibe’s performances for Everton in the past, it would be fair to assume that he is likely to settle in quickly and make an immediate impact at Newcastle if he joins the Magpies.\nAccording to the report, Newcastle have made an enquiry for the defender and it remains to be seen if the two clubs can agree a fee in the coming days.\nA return to the Premier League will probably be tempting for Sidibe and he is unlikely to turn down a move to Newcastle if a concrete offer is on the table. The player is also thought to be a target for Marseille.",
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A number of Tottenham Hotspur fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Mikkel Damsgaard.
According to reports from Club Doria, a host of European clubs are taking a keen interest in the 20-year-old attacker. Several Premier League clubs are also interested, with West Ham and Tottenham particularly keen.
West Ham have already made an initial approach. Spurs are expected to make an offer, but as of now, there has not been any official approach from the north London club.
Many Spurs fans feel that Damsgaard has a playing style similar to that of Christian Eriksen and he would be a good signing for the club. Here are some of the selected tweets:
Yh but he’s not a typical winger he plays a lot like Eriksen — Toby🇩🇰 (@ForzaLucas27) January 25, 2021
Ndombele 2.0 moves — Max (@MeEatSalad) January 25, 2021
His a creative midfielder. His very versatile. — William (@wwulffhansen) January 25, 2021
He’s Danish sign him now — ©️PEH (@Highbjerg) January 25, 2021
I beg — Felix Høybye (@Felix_HP1) January 25, 2021
Very promising young winger — Josh (@josh_wiggan) January 25, 2021
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Damsgaard joined the Serie A side last September and has impressed heavily with two goals and three assists so far.
The Italian club paid £5.8 million to sign the highly-rated young talent, but his price has gone up, with reports from Italy claiming he is now worth around £18m.
Spurs do have a wealth of attacking midfield players, but Jose Mourinho could still look to bolster that department especially if Dele Alli leaves the club.
The youngster is unlikely to leave the club this month, but a move abroad in the summer is highly possible.
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"A number of Tottenham Hotspur fans have taken to Twitter to express their reaction to reports linking the club with a move for Mikkel Damsgaard.\nAccording to reports from Club Doria, a host of European clubs are taking a keen interest in the 20-year-old attacker. Several Premier League clubs are also interested, with West Ham and Tottenham particularly keen.\nWest Ham have already made an initial approach. Spurs are expected to make an offer, but as of now, there has not been any official approach from the north London club.\nMany Spurs fans feel that Damsgaard has a playing style similar to that of Christian Eriksen and he would be a good signing for the club. Here are some of the selected tweets:\nYh but he’s not a typical winger he plays a lot like Eriksen — Toby🇩🇰 (@ForzaLucas27) January 25, 2021\nNdombele 2.0 moves — Max (@MeEatSalad) January 25, 2021\nHis a creative midfielder. His very versatile. — William (@wwulffhansen) January 25, 2021\nHe’s Danish sign him now — ©️PEH (@Highbjerg) January 25, 2021\nI beg — Felix Høybye (@Felix_HP1) January 25, 2021\nVery promising young winger — Josh (@josh_wiggan) January 25, 2021\nSportslens View\nDamsgaard joined the Serie A side last September and has impressed heavily with two goals and three assists so far.\nThe Italian club paid £5.8 million to sign the highly-rated young talent, but his price has gone up, with reports from Italy claiming he is now worth around £18m.\nSpurs do have a wealth of attacking midfield players, but Jose Mourinho could still look to bolster that department especially if Dele Alli leaves the club.\nThe youngster is unlikely to leave the club this month, but a move abroad in the summer is highly possible.",
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Report: West Ham want Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour on loan
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According to reports from the Mirror, West Ham United boss David Moyes is interested in signing Billy Gilmour on loan from Chelsea this month.
Reports emerged earlier this week that Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in Gilmour, and now the Hammers want him on a short-term deal as well.
After making Said Benrahma’s deal permanent this week, West Ham have freed up one loan spot. The Hammers are looking to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United, but it seems they are also exploring other options.
The Mirror now claims that Moyes wants to find out about Gilmour’s availability and what plans Thomas Tuchel has for the highly-rated 19-year-old.
The young technically gifted midfielder started against Luton Town in the FA Cup, and he impressed heavily. Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praised him after the game, saying he was ‘brilliant’ against the Blues.
Sportslens View
West Ham can sign one of Lingard or Gilmour on loan this month.
The Chelsea youngster, who is on £43k-per-week deal at Stamford Bridge, looks like an exciting talent and has got a bright future ahead.
However, he is a proper central midfielder and brings a different quality to that of Lingard who plays in a more advanced role.
The Hammers are also looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax.
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"According to reports from the Mirror, West Ham United boss David Moyes is interested in signing Billy Gilmour on loan from Chelsea this month.\nReports emerged earlier this week that Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in Gilmour, and now the Hammers want him on a short-term deal as well.\nAfter making Said Benrahma’s deal permanent this week, West Ham have freed up one loan spot. The Hammers are looking to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United, but it seems they are also exploring other options.\nThe Mirror now claims that Moyes wants to find out about Gilmour’s availability and what plans Thomas Tuchel has for the highly-rated 19-year-old.\nThe young technically gifted midfielder started against Luton Town in the FA Cup, and he impressed heavily. Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard praised him after the game, saying he was ‘brilliant’ against the Blues.\nSportslens View\nWest Ham can sign one of Lingard or Gilmour on loan this month.\nThe Chelsea youngster, who is on £43k-per-week deal at Stamford Bridge, looks like an exciting talent and has got a bright future ahead.\nHowever, he is a proper central midfielder and brings a different quality to that of Lingard who plays in a more advanced role.\nThe Hammers are also looking to sign a striker this month following the departure of Sebastien Haller who joined Ajax.",
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Tottenham are interested in signing the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this month.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, Jose Mourinho has been following the 22-year-old Brazilian defender for a while now and he has asked the Tottenham hierarchy to make their move to sign the player.
The report further claims that Tottenham have been in touch with Real Madrid regarding a transfer and they want to sign the defender on a loan deal with the option to buy him permanently in future.
Eder Militao has fallen down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.
A move to the Premier League could be the ideal next step in the 22-year-old’s career and a world-class manager like Jose Mourinho could help him resurrect his career. The Portuguese manager has helped the likes of Serge Aurier and Japhet Tanganga improve since taking over at Spurs and he could help Militao improve as well.
The Brazilian has started just one League game and one Champions League game for Real Madrid so far this season.
Militao was highly rated during his time at Porto and there is no doubt that he has tremendous potential. However, he needs to play more often in order to fulfill that potential.
The 22-year-old was reportedly a target for Milan, Inter and Roma in the past and it remains to be seen whether any of those clubs decide to come in for him this month.
Real Madrid could protect the defender’s value by loaning him out this month and letting him regain his sharpness with first-team action elsewhere. It is clear that he is not a key player for Zidane and he is unlikely to play for them often unless there is an injury crisis.
Los Blancos paid around €50 million for him in 2019 and they must let him play if they want to recoup that money with a future sale.
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"Tottenham are interested in signing the Real Madrid defender Eder Militao this month.\nAccording to Corriere Dello Sport, Jose Mourinho has been following the 22-year-old Brazilian defender for a while now and he has asked the Tottenham hierarchy to make their move to sign the player.\nThe report further claims that Tottenham have been in touch with Real Madrid regarding a transfer and they want to sign the defender on a loan deal with the option to buy him permanently in future.\nEder Militao has fallen down the pecking order at Santiago Bernabeu and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.\nA move to the Premier League could be the ideal next step in the 22-year-old’s career and a world-class manager like Jose Mourinho could help him resurrect his career. The Portuguese manager has helped the likes of Serge Aurier and Japhet Tanganga improve since taking over at Spurs and he could help Militao improve as well.\nThe Brazilian has started just one League game and one Champions League game for Real Madrid so far this season.\nMilitao was highly rated during his time at Porto and there is no doubt that he has tremendous potential. However, he needs to play more often in order to fulfill that potential.\nThe 22-year-old was reportedly a target for Milan, Inter and Roma in the past and it remains to be seen whether any of those clubs decide to come in for him this month.\nReal Madrid could protect the defender’s value by loaning him out this month and letting him regain his sharpness with first-team action elsewhere. It is clear that he is not a key player for Zidane and he is unlikely to play for them often unless there is an injury crisis.\nLos Blancos paid around €50 million for him in 2019 and they must let him play if they want to recoup that money with a future sale.",
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Rangers travel to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership tomorrow and they will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table by picking up the three points.
The away side have done well against Hibs in recent seasons, winning five of their last six meetings.
Rangers have been in spectacular form this season and have won 16 of their last 17 league matches. They will be the favourites heading into this game and it will be interesting to see if Steven Gerrard’s men can step up and get the job done.
The away side are yet to lose in the league this term and Hibernian will have to produce one of their best displays to get something out of this game.
The home side are coming into this game on the back of three defeats and a draw in their last six league matches. Hibs will look to pull off an upset here and they will fancy their chances in their own backyard.
Rangers will be without Scott Arfield due to injury. George Edmondson and Jordan Jones are ruled out with suspensions.
Predicted Rangers starting line-up: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Kamara, Hagi, Kent, Morelos.
Gerrard is likely to make just one change to the side that beat Ross County 5-0 in their last outing. 28-year-old Ryan Jack could start after making a cameo appearance last time out.
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"Rangers travel to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership tomorrow and they will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table by picking up the three points.\nThe away side have done well against Hibs in recent seasons, winning five of their last six meetings.\nRangers have been in spectacular form this season and have won 16 of their last 17 league matches. They will be the favourites heading into this game and it will be interesting to see if Steven Gerrard’s men can step up and get the job done.\nThe away side are yet to lose in the league this term and Hibernian will have to produce one of their best displays to get something out of this game.\nThe home side are coming into this game on the back of three defeats and a draw in their last six league matches. Hibs will look to pull off an upset here and they will fancy their chances in their own backyard.\nRangers will be without Scott Arfield due to injury. George Edmondson and Jordan Jones are ruled out with suspensions.\nPredicted Rangers starting line-up: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Helander, Barisic, Jack, Davis, Kamara, Hagi, Kent, Morelos.\nGerrard is likely to make just one change to the side that beat Ross County 5-0 in their last outing. 28-year-old Ryan Jack could start after making a cameo appearance last time out.",
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Celtic crashed to a 2-1 defeat against St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership earlier today.
The Hoops have had a mediocre season so far and things continue to worsen for the reigning champions and Neil Lennon.
Lennon was already under tremendous pressure and today’s defeat will only strengthen the belief around the club that a new manager has to be brought in to salvage the remainder of the campaign.
Celtic are now 23 points behind league leaders Rangers and it seems highly unlikely that they will be able to win their 10th League title in a row.
The fans will be thoroughly disappointed with the performance of the players today but Shane Duffy was particularly poor for the home side.
The 29-year-old produced another disastrous performance against St Mirren and it is baffling that Lennon continues to start him despite his poor performances. He was at fault for both goals.
It is evident that Duffy has not adapted to life in the Scottish Premiership and he is simply not good enough to start every week.
If the manager continues to pick him in his starting line-up every week, it could end up costing him his job.
Some Celtic fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Duffy’s performance and here is what they had to say.
Shane Duffy 😂😂 honest to God, he somehow manages to find ways to make himself look even more ridiculous every game, he’s in a league of his own now, the worst Celtic CB in the last 30 years, IMO. — Inside The SPFL (@AgentScotland) January 30, 2021
Shane duffy gives me cripling depression — Andrew Mulholland (@FUTAndy67) January 30, 2021
Neil Lennon thinks Shane Duffy should start for Celtic. Just put that on the review and sack him — 4 Tims and a Podcast (@PodTims) January 30, 2021
Shane Duffy is one of the worst defenders I’ve seen at Celtic.. why is welsh not playing? Feel for turnbull and soro here they are getting dragged down and they should be flourishing. — Ryan Clifford (@Ryanclifford11) January 30, 2021
Any chance we can start a go fund me page for the red arrows to pick up Shane Duffy on the way past — brian mccann 1888 (@briancfc1967) January 30, 2021
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"Celtic crashed to a 2-1 defeat against St Mirren in the Scottish Premiership earlier today.\nThe Hoops have had a mediocre season so far and things continue to worsen for the reigning champions and Neil Lennon.\nLennon was already under tremendous pressure and today’s defeat will only strengthen the belief around the club that a new manager has to be brought in to salvage the remainder of the campaign.\nCeltic are now 23 points behind league leaders Rangers and it seems highly unlikely that they will be able to win their 10th League title in a row.\nThe fans will be thoroughly disappointed with the performance of the players today but Shane Duffy was particularly poor for the home side.\nThe 29-year-old produced another disastrous performance against St Mirren and it is baffling that Lennon continues to start him despite his poor performances. He was at fault for both goals.\nIt is evident that Duffy has not adapted to life in the Scottish Premiership and he is simply not good enough to start every week.\nIf the manager continues to pick him in his starting line-up every week, it could end up costing him his job.\nSome Celtic fans took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Duffy’s performance and here is what they had to say.\nShane Duffy 😂😂 honest to God, he somehow manages to find ways to make himself look even more ridiculous every game, he’s in a league of his own now, the worst Celtic CB in the last 30 years, IMO. — Inside The SPFL (@AgentScotland) January 30, 2021\nShane duffy gives me cripling depression — Andrew Mulholland (@FUTAndy67) January 30, 2021\nNeil Lennon thinks Shane Duffy should start for Celtic. Just put that on the review and sack him — 4 Tims and a Podcast (@PodTims) January 30, 2021\nShane Duffy is one of the worst defenders I’ve seen at Celtic.. why is welsh not playing? Feel for turnbull and soro here they are getting dragged down and they should be flourishing. — Ryan Clifford (@Ryanclifford11) January 30, 2021\nAny chance we can start a go fund me page for the red arrows to pick up Shane Duffy on the way past — brian mccann 1888 (@briancfc1967) January 30, 2021",
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Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the Manchester United attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard.
The 28-year-old has fallen out of favour at Old Trafford and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football.
Lingard is yet to make an appearance in the Premier League for United this season and he has started just two games for the Old Trafford outfit in the cup competitions.
According to a report from ESPN we covered earlier, West Ham have also registered an interest in signing the 28-year-old but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not keen on weakening his squad at this stage of the season.
The Red Devils are in a title race and they will need most of their squad to cope with the fixture congestion during the second half of the season.
It remains to be seen whether the likes of Tottenham and West Ham can convince the Premier League side to cash in on Lingard before the transfer window closes.
Jose Mourinho has worked with the player during his time as the manager of United and he knows all about the 28-year-old.
Lingard would add depth in the Tottenham attack and he could be a useful option off the bench for the London club.
Some Tottenham fans have shared their reaction to the links with Lingard and here is what they had to say earlier.
Nooooo please🤣🤣🤣what is the difference between Lingard and Dele 🤷♂️I just hope it’s a rumour 🤷♂️👎🤞 — Didda aaghaunor (@DaHeads) January 18, 2021
Dele is 20 times the player Lingard is — It all seems a bit trivial now 💙 (@MattyFrench82) January 18, 2021
Noooooooooo PLEASE NOOOOOOOO!!!!!! — Uncle 𝕜𝕖𝕓𝕓𝕪 (@kebby971) January 18, 2021
He’s no upgrade on Dele. — shaun sandiford (@sandifordwrap) January 18, 2021
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Marseille are set to complete the loan signing of Napoli forward Arkadiusz Milik, following rumours that Tottenham Hotspur were in for the forward.
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Arkadiusz Milik has travelled to France to complete a loan move to Marseille, reports Sky Sports in Italy.
The Poland international has fallen out of favour at Napoli. He is yet to make an appearance under manager Gennaro Gattuso this season, having been left out of their Serie A and Europa League squads.
Prior to this season, Milik had enjoyed a strong spell at Gli Azzurri. He has scored 48 goals in all competitions for Napoli since signing from Ajax in the summer transfer window of 2016, despite injuries hampering him for the first two years.
It appears as if his time in Serie A is set to come to an end soon, with Sky Sports in Italy reporting that the Polish forward has travelled to France to finalise his proposed loan move to Marseille.
Marseille, managed by former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas, currently sit in sixth place in Ligue 1, eight points off a Champions League spot – despite boasting one of the division’s strongest defensive records. A new striker will be necessary to push for European places.
Milik’s contract is due to expire in the summer, meaning that he will almost certainly not be returning to Napoli upon the end of his loan deal.
The 26-year-old had previously been quite heavily linked with a move to the Premier League, most notably Tottenham.
Jose Mourinho is looking for someone to provide back up for star man Harry Kane. West Ham United and Everton were also rumoured to be in for the striker.
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‘He wants to be the best’: Liverpool star discusses Salah transfer rumours
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Liverpool midfielder Fabinho says he is confident that Mohamed Salah will resist the temptation to leave Liverpool.
The Egyptian forward has previously confirmed that he admires Real Madrid and Barcelona, sparking talk that he could one day move to Spain.
However, Fabinho has told Sky Sports that it is no surprise that players of Salah’s stature are linked with moves to big clubs.
“Big players will always have their names involved in rumours,” said Fabinho.
“Salah plays for Liverpool, one of the biggest teams in the world. So I think it’s normal to see his name linked to other teams, especially from different leagues.
“Anyway, I see him very happy here and pleased with his performances this season. He’s very demanding with himself; he wants to be the best, he wants to help the team and works hard for it.
“It’s always been the case, and it hasn’t changed at all. He keeps scoring goals, which everyone is used to seeing. In the changing room, he’s always talking to everyone and making jokes.
“I don’t see anything affecting him. Overall, I am not following the news, so I’m not sure about any rumours. As I said, top-quality players will always be linked to big clubs.”
SL View – Mohamed Salah
With two-and-a-half years left on his current contract, Salah is in an interesting phase of his career.
He turns 29 in June, and next summer is likely to be his last chance of joining one of the big two in Spain.
Salah has nothing left to prove at Anfield having played a key role in the club’s success over the past few years.
The opportunity to cement his status as one of the world’s best players by moving to La Liga may prove too tempting to ignore.
Liverpool are a big club in their own right, but the lure of Madrid or Barca is one which most players are unable to resist.
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Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Matt Ritchie will be available for sale if the right offer is presented.
Bruce went on to explain that the situation is the same with any other player in the squad, with the club willing to sell anyone for the right price.
Bruce said to the Chronicle: “We all understand what Matt’s situation is. He is a very good player for the club and has been here five years.
“His frustration is he is not playing week-in. week-out. We have to make way to bring somebody in so we can never say never. It’s the same with anyone in the squad but it would take a hell of an offer.”
Ritchie has been linked with a move away from the club after falling down the pecking order.
He is thought to be unhappy with the lack of regular first-team action and it will be interesting to see if the 31-year-old manages to secure a move away from Newcastle before the window closes.
Ritchie signed a contract extension with the Magpies last year and he was one of their key players. However, his situation at the club has changed this season.
The 31-year-old has started just six Premier League games for Newcastle and he needs to play more often at this stage of his career.
The 16-cap Scotland international is thought to be on the radar of his former club Bournemouth who could certainly use his quality and experience in the Championship.
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"Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce has confirmed that Matt Ritchie will be available for sale if the right offer is presented.\nBruce went on to explain that the situation is the same with any other player in the squad, with the club willing to sell anyone for the right price.\nBruce said to the Chronicle: “We all understand what Matt’s situation is. He is a very good player for the club and has been here five years.\n“His frustration is he is not playing week-in. week-out. We have to make way to bring somebody in so we can never say never. It’s the same with anyone in the squad but it would take a hell of an offer.”\nRitchie has been linked with a move away from the club after falling down the pecking order.\nHe is thought to be unhappy with the lack of regular first-team action and it will be interesting to see if the 31-year-old manages to secure a move away from Newcastle before the window closes.\nRitchie signed a contract extension with the Magpies last year and he was one of their key players. However, his situation at the club has changed this season.\nThe 31-year-old has started just six Premier League games for Newcastle and he needs to play more often at this stage of his career.\nThe 16-cap Scotland international is thought to be on the radar of his former club Bournemouth who could certainly use his quality and experience in the Championship.",
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Report: Chelsea are ‘definitely in the mix’ to sign Bayern Munich star
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Chelsea have been linked with a summer move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba.
The 28-year-old is expected to leave the German club this summer, with Real Madrid touted as his most likely destination.
However, Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol says that Chelsea are in the running to secure his services from the Bundesliga outfit.
“On the centre-back situation, one player l would be watching closely is David Alaba,” he said. “He will be leaving Bayern Munich in the summer. Lots of clubs want him on a free transfer.
“Manchester United, Real Madrid, Liverpool have all been mentioned, but Chelsea are definitely in the mix.
“Some of the agents who were involved in bringing Tuchel to Stamford Bridge are also involved with Alaba – although reporters in Spain are convinced he is going to Real Madrid.”
SL View
While Madrid are believed to be Alaba’s favoured destination, a move to Spain may not be that straightforward.
They lost more than £40 million of their revenue in 2020, which could impact their ability to offer Alaba the same level of salary as Chelsea.
The Premier League club have also suffered financial losses over the last year, but that hasn’t stopped owner Roman Abramovich from splashing the cash.
Alaba’s signing would undoubtedly be a major statement of intent if Chelsea can persuade him to move to the Premier League.
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Newcastle prepared to stick with Steve Bruce despite poor form
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Newcastle United are prepared to stick with Steve Bruce as their manager despite their poor run of form.
According to the Chronicle, the club chiefs have decided to be patient with the current manager until the summer at the very least.
The Magpies are currently winless in their last ten matches in all competitions and they have lost eight of those games.
It is evident that the club is stuck in a rut and a new manager would have galvanised the atmosphere. Sticking with Bruce right now is unlikely to go down well with the fans either.
Bruce’s style of play is already unpopular with the Newcastle fans and they would have expected the club hierarchy to act more decisively and bring in a proper alternative to salvage the remainder of the season.
Newcastle are currently 16th in the Premier League table just seven points above the drop zone and they cannot afford to take any risks.
If they continue their current run of form for another month, relegation battle will be a reality for them.
Mike Ashley needs to act quickly if Newcastle are to turn their season around. Going down to the Championship once again will be disastrous for the club financially and in terms of reputation as well.
It remains to be seen whether Bruce can turn his team’s form around in the coming months.
Some Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the report and here is what they had to say.
We’re officially relegated — Rasan ⚫⚪ (@RasoXoshnaw) January 25, 2021
If this is true, I can find one – just one – positive. It’s because they know a takeover is very close, and they just want to limp through the season without having to pay off his contract. It’s pathetic, but I suppose that is some logic to this shambles. — AJ (@nufcaam) January 25, 2021
We’ll get relegated then. The players ain’t bothered, because if they are really worth their salt, they’ll get snapped up by bottom half PL teams looking to strengthen. We’ll sell to cut the wage margin.
Their trying to force Bruce’s hand, it’s a win win for them. — Adam (@only_jokering) January 25, 2021
Yup! He’s taking us down with him! pic.twitter.com/JFfAz2Lko4 — Trisuci Wilson 🐾❤️ (@d_trisuci) January 25, 2021
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"Newcastle United are prepared to stick with Steve Bruce as their manager despite their poor run of form.\nAccording to the Chronicle, the club chiefs have decided to be patient with the current manager until the summer at the very least.\nThe Magpies are currently winless in their last ten matches in all competitions and they have lost eight of those games.\nIt is evident that the club is stuck in a rut and a new manager would have galvanised the atmosphere. Sticking with Bruce right now is unlikely to go down well with the fans either.\nBruce’s style of play is already unpopular with the Newcastle fans and they would have expected the club hierarchy to act more decisively and bring in a proper alternative to salvage the remainder of the season.\nNewcastle are currently 16th in the Premier League table just seven points above the drop zone and they cannot afford to take any risks.\nIf they continue their current run of form for another month, relegation battle will be a reality for them.\nMike Ashley needs to act quickly if Newcastle are to turn their season around. Going down to the Championship once again will be disastrous for the club financially and in terms of reputation as well.\nIt remains to be seen whether Bruce can turn his team’s form around in the coming months.\nSome Newcastle fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on the report and here is what they had to say.\nWe’re officially relegated — Rasan ⚫⚪ (@RasoXoshnaw) January 25, 2021\nIf this is true, I can find one – just one – positive. It’s because they know a takeover is very close, and they just want to limp through the season without having to pay off his contract. It’s pathetic, but I suppose that is some logic to this shambles. — AJ (@nufcaam) January 25, 2021\nWe’ll get relegated then. The players ain’t bothered, because if they are really worth their salt, they’ll get snapped up by bottom half PL teams looking to strengthen. We’ll sell to cut the wage margin.\nTheir trying to force Bruce’s hand, it’s a win win for them. — Adam (@only_jokering) January 25, 2021\nYup! He’s taking us down with him! pic.twitter.com/JFfAz2Lko4 — Trisuci Wilson 🐾❤️ (@d_trisuci) January 25, 2021",
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Aston Villa Transfer News: Latest on Conor Hourihane and David Brooks
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According to Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane will leave the club in the January transfer window.
The report claims that AFC Bournemouth have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old midfielder.
TeamTalk reported yesterday that Championship clubs – Swansea City and Middlesbrough – have joined the race to sign the midfielder as well.
Bournemouth have shown serious interest in signing Hourihane and the Cherries will consider offering the option of a permanent deal if they secure promotion.
Earlier today, Sky Sports have reported that Bournemouth have agreed a short-term deal with former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The former West Ham midfielder expects to sign the deal in the next 24 hours.
Bournemouth already have loads of central midfielders, and it remains to be seen whether they still make a move for Hourihane after signing Wilshere.
Let's see. Wilshere has been there training for a while, and the plan is to mix things up in the midfield. Others may move. — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021
Evans has claimed that Villa could still sign a player this month if one or two players move out.
Villa have been linked with a move for Bournemouth’s David Brooks and Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, but Evans suggests that Dean Smith’s side are unlikely to move for the Welsh winger.
Bournemouth want midfielder Conor Hourihane, who will leave #AVFC on loan this month. A number of other clubs are also interested. Elsewhere, Villa are unlikely to move for David Brooks in this window.#AFCB #Swans More @TheAthleticUK ⤵️https://t.co/fPlbxv3ruw — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021
Sanson has been linked with a move to Villa this month, with Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas admitting interest from Premier League clubs in his player.
Possibility of bringing one in if one goes out. Don't know about Sanson at this stage, other than the reports already out there. Will update when I do. — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021
SL View
Hourihane, who is on £30k-per-week wages at Villa Park, has dropped down the pecking order at the club following the arrivals of a galaxy of stars in the form of Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore.
He has just made five appearances in all competitions this season. He has been overlooked as an option in midfield roles, and a move away from the club looks the best option for him.
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"According to Gregg Evans of The Athletic, Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane will leave the club in the January transfer window.\nThe report claims that AFC Bournemouth have joined the race to sign the 29-year-old midfielder.\nTeamTalk reported yesterday that Championship clubs – Swansea City and Middlesbrough – have joined the race to sign the midfielder as well.\nBournemouth have shown serious interest in signing Hourihane and the Cherries will consider offering the option of a permanent deal if they secure promotion.\nEarlier today, Sky Sports have reported that Bournemouth have agreed a short-term deal with former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere. The former West Ham midfielder expects to sign the deal in the next 24 hours.\nBournemouth already have loads of central midfielders, and it remains to be seen whether they still make a move for Hourihane after signing Wilshere.\nLet's see. Wilshere has been there training for a while, and the plan is to mix things up in the midfield. Others may move. — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021\nEvans has claimed that Villa could still sign a player this month if one or two players move out.\nVilla have been linked with a move for Bournemouth’s David Brooks and Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, but Evans suggests that Dean Smith’s side are unlikely to move for the Welsh winger.\nBournemouth want midfielder Conor Hourihane, who will leave #AVFC on loan this month. A number of other clubs are also interested. Elsewhere, Villa are unlikely to move for David Brooks in this window.#AFCB #Swans More @TheAthleticUK ⤵️https://t.co/fPlbxv3ruw — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021\nSanson has been linked with a move to Villa this month, with Marseille boss Andre Villas-Boas admitting interest from Premier League clubs in his player.\nPossibility of bringing one in if one goes out. Don't know about Sanson at this stage, other than the reports already out there. Will update when I do. — Gregg Evans (@greggevans40) January 18, 2021\nSL View\nHourihane, who is on £30k-per-week wages at Villa Park, has dropped down the pecking order at the club following the arrivals of a galaxy of stars in the form of Ollie Watkins, Ross Barkley and Bertrand Traore.\nHe has just made five appearances in all competitions this season. He has been overlooked as an option in midfield roles, and a move away from the club looks the best option for him.",
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Jose Mourinho comments on Tottenham defender Joe Rodon
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Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho suggested yesterday that he was ‘pleased’ with the performance of Joe Rodon as Spurs won 3-1 against Sheffield United.
Rodon, who joined in the summer transfer window from Swansea City for a reported fee of £11m, played in a three-man defence and really impressed during the game.
Mourinho has suggested that Rodon still ‘needs to develop’ and ‘has to learn’. The Spurs boss has claimed that the 23-year-old is a ‘good player’ who has the potential to get even better.
“He played well. He did many things well, a couple of things not so well, but he’s a player who of course was playing in the Championship. A young guy, he has to learn. One thing is you want a central defender and you pay 70m for one of the top centre-backs in Europe, then yo resolve your problems,” said Mourinho, as quoted by Football London.
“Another thing is to get a good player, but a player who needs to develop. With Joe, that’s the situation. He has to learn, he has to make mistakes, he has to play, he has to not play. We have to try to give him conditions to perform. but potentially, potentially of course, he’s a good player who can become much much better.
“I’m happy. He did the same against Chelsea. He made a mistake that could have cost the game in the last minute but this is the mistake a young guy coming from a different reality can make and he has to be supported like he is and I am very pleased with his performance.”
Sportslens View
Rodon joined the north London club during the summer transfer window with a strong reputation of being one the best talents in the Championship.
He had to wait for his chances and has made only five Premier League appearances so far. While Mourinho has hinted that he still needs to learn, it seems he’s now ready to make a mark in the top flight.
The Wales international is a highly talented youngster and he sent out a strong message during Sunday’s clash against the Blades at Bramall Lane. He was simply brilliant alongside Eric Dier, and he will be hoping to get regular chances going forward.
Rodon has looked comfortable in the three-man defensive set-up, but probably Mourinho will drop him to the bench once he switches to his favourite 4-2-3-1 system.
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Report: West Ham United and Rangers keen on Rochdale winger Kwadwo Baah
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According to The Athletic’s Sam Lee, West Ham United and Rangers are both interested in signing Rochdale winger Kwadwo Baah, and the player is ready to seal a move in the next seven days.
He is out of contract in the summer and could join an overseas club for free on February 2, and Rochdale are willing to cash in on him before the January transfer window closes.
The 18-year-old is also on the radar of Juventus, Bayern Munich and a couple of Championship sides given his huge potential, and he is seriously thinking of the offers from those clubs as he eyes an exit from the League One side.
West Ham have already tabled a bid, and manager David Moyes and Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy have talked about Baah in length.
The teenager has scored three times and assisted twice in seven league starts this term and is proving to be a quality finisher given the type of spectacular goals he bags.
Sportslens View
The Hammers are looking to bolster their attack this month after losing both Sebastien Haller and Robert Snodgrass, but whether Baah can have an immediate impact at the London Stadium remains to be seen.
The youngster will be keen to continue playing first-team football on a regular basis, and that might not be guaranteed at West Ham given the calibre of options currently available.
However, Steven Gerrard could be able to offer him that immediately at Ibrox, and a move to the Light Blues to continue his development could be tempting.
While Rangers are 23 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, bolstering his attack with a quality option this month would not be a bad idea.
Baah can play excellently well on both wings and is clearly not short of suitors.
He will be mainly one for the future wherever he goes next, and it will be interesting to see which club wins the race for his signature.
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"According to The Athletic’s Sam Lee, West Ham United and Rangers are both interested in signing Rochdale winger Kwadwo Baah, and the player is ready to seal a move in the next seven days.\nHe is out of contract in the summer and could join an overseas club for free on February 2, and Rochdale are willing to cash in on him before the January transfer window closes.\nThe 18-year-old is also on the radar of Juventus, Bayern Munich and a couple of Championship sides given his huge potential, and he is seriously thinking of the offers from those clubs as he eyes an exit from the League One side.\nWest Ham have already tabled a bid, and manager David Moyes and Rochdale boss Brian Barry-Murphy have talked about Baah in length.\nThe teenager has scored three times and assisted twice in seven league starts this term and is proving to be a quality finisher given the type of spectacular goals he bags.\nSportslens View\nThe Hammers are looking to bolster their attack this month after losing both Sebastien Haller and Robert Snodgrass, but whether Baah can have an immediate impact at the London Stadium remains to be seen.\nThe youngster will be keen to continue playing first-team football on a regular basis, and that might not be guaranteed at West Ham given the calibre of options currently available.\nHowever, Steven Gerrard could be able to offer him that immediately at Ibrox, and a move to the Light Blues to continue his development could be tempting.\nWhile Rangers are 23 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership table, bolstering his attack with a quality option this month would not be a bad idea.\nBaah can play excellently well on both wings and is clearly not short of suitors.\nHe will be mainly one for the future wherever he goes next, and it will be interesting to see which club wins the race for his signature.",
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Arsenal are reportedly unhappy with Atletico Madrid over Lucas Torreira's lack of playing time, having made just two starts for the Spanish side.
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Arsenal are believed to be angered by Diego Simeone’s constant omission of midfield loanee Lucas Torreira.
The Uruguay international joined Atletico Madrid on loan this summer as part of the deal which saw Thomas Partey move in the other direction. He was expected to be a regular starter in Simeone’s side.
However, things have not gone as planned for Torreira, and he has made just two starts for the La Liga leaders, as well as eight substitute appearances.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Libertad Digital, the Gunners are annoyed by Torreira’s current situation at the Wanda Metropolitano, and believe that the club are deliberately trying to lower his value as revenge for not including an option to buy in the loan agreement.
The report states that Atletico deny this claim, and put Torreira’s lack of playing time down to the club’s flying form. Los Rojiblancos are currently top of La Liga, two points clear of second-placed Real Madrid having played two games fewer.
However, it is a possibility that Arsenal may terminate Torreira’s loan deal if he doesn’t get more opportunities in the starting XI, although it is unclear whether they have a recall option.
Last month, the player’s agent denied reports that Torreira would be leaving Atletico in January. Speaking to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the agent said: “Lucas is calm and happy and has nothing else in mind but to continue with Atletico [Madrid].”
Nonetheless, there is still interest elsewhere for the 24-year-old. Mundo Deportivo claim (via Sport Witness) that Serie A sides Fiorentina and Torino are both hoping to make a move for the midfielder this January, and are urging Arsenal to end his loan in La Liga.
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Report: Leicester City want Tottenham Hotspur target Christian Eriksen
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According to The Telegraph, Leicester City are interested in bringing Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen back to the Premier League before the end of the January transfer window.
The Denmark international joined the Serie A giants last January, but he has failed to impress and is expected to leave San Siro this month.
A return to Spurs has been mooted and Eriksen is said to be desperate to link up with the north London giants again.
However, Inter want Tottenham to pay a fee and cover his wages if they want to take him back on loan, while other clubs would only be required to pay his salary.
That is around £3.5 million after-tax for the rest of the season, and Leicester are looking to pounce.
Sportslens View
Eriksen spent seven years in the Premier League with Spurs, scoring 69 goals and making 89 assists in 305 appearances, and he could help boost the Foxes’ title challenge if snapped up.
Brendan Rodgers’ men are firmly in the title race following an impressive start to the campaign, with only two points between them and league leaders Manchester United after 19 games.
While Eriksen has just four goals and three assists in 40 appearances for Inter and is struggling for form, a return to a familiar league could revive him and Leicester are willing to take the punt.
The King Power Stadium outfit are currently without the services of Dennis Praet, with the Belgian out for around three months, and replacing him with Eriksen temporarily could prove to be an inspired move in the end.
The Dane has a point to prove after losing his magic at Inter, and with a return to Tottenham looking difficult, he might have to make do with a move to Leicester and help them win the league title that eluded him at north London.
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"According to The Telegraph, Leicester City are interested in bringing Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen back to the Premier League before the end of the January transfer window.\nThe Denmark international joined the Serie A giants last January, but he has failed to impress and is expected to leave San Siro this month.\nA return to Spurs has been mooted and Eriksen is said to be desperate to link up with the north London giants again.\nHowever, Inter want Tottenham to pay a fee and cover his wages if they want to take him back on loan, while other clubs would only be required to pay his salary.\nThat is around £3.5 million after-tax for the rest of the season, and Leicester are looking to pounce.\nSportslens View\nEriksen spent seven years in the Premier League with Spurs, scoring 69 goals and making 89 assists in 305 appearances, and he could help boost the Foxes’ title challenge if snapped up.\nBrendan Rodgers’ men are firmly in the title race following an impressive start to the campaign, with only two points between them and league leaders Manchester United after 19 games.\nWhile Eriksen has just four goals and three assists in 40 appearances for Inter and is struggling for form, a return to a familiar league could revive him and Leicester are willing to take the punt.\nThe King Power Stadium outfit are currently without the services of Dennis Praet, with the Belgian out for around three months, and replacing him with Eriksen temporarily could prove to be an inspired move in the end.\nThe Dane has a point to prove after losing his magic at Inter, and with a return to Tottenham looking difficult, he might have to make do with a move to Leicester and help them win the league title that eluded him at north London.",
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Queens Park Rangers are reportedly interested in bringing Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen in on loan as they look to avoid a relegation scrap.
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Queens Park Rangers are eyeing up a loan deal for Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen this January, as reported by journalist Sean Gallagher on Twitter.
QPR have not had an ideal campaign thus far. They currently sit in 20th place in the Championship, just two places and four points above the relegation zone.
The Rs have already brought in Dutch centre-back Jordy de Wijs on loan from Hull City, as well as former player Charlie Austin from West Bromwich Albion. However, manager Mark Warburton reportedly wants more additions, especially in midfield.
The West London side have limited options in central midfield. Captain Geoff Cameron and Dominic Ball are both more defensive players, while Tom Carroll is technical but offers little in the way of goals and assists.
Johansen has proven in the past that he is capable of contributing at both ends. In three-and-a-half years in the second tier of English football, the Norwegian has scored on 21 occasions.
He was once an immensely popular figure at Fulham, making up a midfield three with Tom Cairney and Kevin McDonald that was among the best in the Championship.
However, he rarely got his opportunities in the Premier League, being loaned to West Bromwich Albion in 2018/19, and then being left out of Scott Parker’s 25-man squad for 2020/21.
During his years at Craven Cottage, Johansen earned two promotions – both coming via the play-offs. He also won three league titles while at Celtic, earning the PFA Scotland Players’ Player of the Year award in 2014/15.
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"Queens Park Rangers are eyeing up a loan deal for Fulham midfielder Stefan Johansen this January, as reported by journalist Sean Gallagher on Twitter.\nQPR have not had an ideal campaign thus far. They currently sit in 20th place in the Championship, just two places and four points above the relegation zone.\nThe Rs have already brought in Dutch centre-back Jordy de Wijs on loan from Hull City, as well as former player Charlie Austin from West Bromwich Albion. However, manager Mark Warburton reportedly wants more additions, especially in midfield.\nThe West London side have limited options in central midfield. Captain Geoff Cameron and Dominic Ball are both more defensive players, while Tom Carroll is technical but offers little in the way of goals and assists.\nJohansen has proven in the past that he is capable of contributing at both ends. In three-and-a-half years in the second tier of English football, the Norwegian has scored on 21 occasions.\nHe was once an immensely popular figure at Fulham, making up a midfield three with Tom Cairney and Kevin McDonald that was among the best in the Championship.\nHowever, he rarely got his opportunities in the Premier League, being loaned to West Bromwich Albion in 2018/19, and then being left out of Scott Parker’s 25-man squad for 2020/21.\nDuring his years at Craven Cottage, Johansen earned two promotions – both coming via the play-offs. He also won three league titles while at Celtic, earning the PFA Scotland Players’ Player of the Year award in 2014/15.",
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Tottenham and Liverpool keen on Nicolo Barella
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Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have been linked with the Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella.
The midfielder has a contract with the Italian club until the summer of 2024 and Calciomercato claims that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on him.
The 23-year-old attacking midfielder is highly rated in Italy and he could prove to be a quality addition to both Premier League teams.
SL View: Solution to Liverpool’s attacking problems or Dele Alli’s replacement?
Liverpool are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements and someone like Barella could improve them going forward. The Reds have failed to find the net in their last three league games and they have struggled to create clear-cut chances as well.
The midfielder has picked up two goals and six assists in all competitions for Inter Milan this season.
Liverpool could use his passing and vision in the final third and the Premier League champions may decide to make their move for him this month.
However, Inter are unlikely to weaken their squad at this stage of the season especially when they are in a title challenge and Barella’s suitors might have to wait until summer to sign him.
Meanwhile, Tottenham could use someone like him as well if they decide to cash in on Dele Alli.
The 24-year-old England international has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain after falling down the pecking order at the London club.
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"Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have been linked with the Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella.\nThe midfielder has a contract with the Italian club until the summer of 2024 and Calciomercato claims that the two English clubs are keeping tabs on him.\nThe 23-year-old attacking midfielder is highly rated in Italy and he could prove to be a quality addition to both Premier League teams.\nSL View: Solution to Liverpool’s attacking problems or Dele Alli’s replacement?\nLiverpool are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements and someone like Barella could improve them going forward. The Reds have failed to find the net in their last three league games and they have struggled to create clear-cut chances as well.\nThe midfielder has picked up two goals and six assists in all competitions for Inter Milan this season.\nLiverpool could use his passing and vision in the final third and the Premier League champions may decide to make their move for him this month.\nHowever, Inter are unlikely to weaken their squad at this stage of the season especially when they are in a title challenge and Barella’s suitors might have to wait until summer to sign him.\nMeanwhile, Tottenham could use someone like him as well if they decide to cash in on Dele Alli.\nThe 24-year-old England international has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain after falling down the pecking order at the London club.",
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Manchester United v Liverpool
FA Cup
Old Trafford, Manchester
Sunday, 24 January 2021
17:00 GMT
Referee: Craig Pawson
After a 0-0 draw a week ago, United and Liverpool face each other once again, but this time in the FA Cup Fourth Round.
Manchester United Preview:
United have been in great form recently and head into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory at Fulham in the Premier League.
The Red Devils went undefeated in the top flight during December, finishing the month with four wins and two draws.
As a result of their exceptional performances, Bruno Fernandes won the December Player of the Month award.
In the third round of the FA Cup, United defeated Watford 1-0 thanks to an early goal by
Scott McTominay.
For this second match-up with Liverpool, United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, plans to make some changes to his line-up.
Dean Henderson, Donny Van De Beek, Alex Telles and Victor Lindelof are amongst the players expected to play.
Brandon Williams and Phil Jones are injured, while Facundo Pellistri is still recovering from COVID-19.
United’s recent signing Amad Diallo has not played since his arrival, but Solskjaer may decide to include him in the squad.
Liverpool Preview:
Liverpool have not been out of form recently, failing to score a goal in the Premier League in 2021.
They recently lost their 68-match unbeaten streak in the top flight at Anfield, slipping a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Burnley.
In their last five matches in the Premier League, Liverpool have lost twice and drawn three times.
In the third round of the FA Cup, Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 4-1 with goals from Sadio Mane (2), Mohamed Salah and Georginio Wijnaldum.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stated that he will make changes against United but will still pick a strong team in order to win.
Virgil van Dijk, Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez are injured and remain sidelined.
Naby Keita and Kostas Tsimikas are also doubtful, but Joel Matip may be available for selection.
Manchester United v Liverpool Stats:
Manchester United Recent Form: WDWWWD
Liverpool Recent Form: LDLDDW
Head 2 Head:
17 January 2021: 0-0 Draw
19 January 2020: 2-0 Liverpool
20 October 2019: 1-1 Draw
Manchester United v Liverpool Prediction:
Based on their previous match, Liverpool produced many more chances than United and also dominated possession.
Despite this, United came very close to scoring. Paul Pogba had an excellent late chance, but Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker produced a big save.
Prediction: Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool.
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"Manchester United v Liverpool\nFA Cup\nOld Trafford, Manchester\nSunday, 24 January 2021\n17:00 GMT\nReferee: Craig Pawson\nAfter a 0-0 draw a week ago, United and Liverpool face each other once again, but this time in the FA Cup Fourth Round.\nManchester United Preview:\nUnited have been in great form recently and head into the game on the back of a 2-1 victory at Fulham in the Premier League.\nThe Red Devils went undefeated in the top flight during December, finishing the month with four wins and two draws.\nAs a result of their exceptional performances, Bruno Fernandes won the December Player of the Month award.\nIn the third round of the FA Cup, United defeated Watford 1-0 thanks to an early goal by\nScott McTominay.\nFor this second match-up with Liverpool, United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, plans to make some changes to his line-up.\nDean Henderson, Donny Van De Beek, Alex Telles and Victor Lindelof are amongst the players expected to play.\nBrandon Williams and Phil Jones are injured, while Facundo Pellistri is still recovering from COVID-19.\nUnited’s recent signing Amad Diallo has not played since his arrival, but Solskjaer may decide to include him in the squad.\nLiverpool Preview:\nLiverpool have not been out of form recently, failing to score a goal in the Premier League in 2021.\nThey recently lost their 68-match unbeaten streak in the top flight at Anfield, slipping a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Burnley.\nIn their last five matches in the Premier League, Liverpool have lost twice and drawn three times.\nIn the third round of the FA Cup, Liverpool defeated Aston Villa 4-1 with goals from Sadio Mane (2), Mohamed Salah and Georginio Wijnaldum.\nIn an interview with the Daily Mail, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp stated that he will make changes against United but will still pick a strong team in order to win.\nVirgil van Dijk, Diogo Jota and Joe Gomez are injured and remain sidelined.\nNaby Keita and Kostas Tsimikas are also doubtful, but Joel Matip may be available for selection.\nManchester United v Liverpool Stats:\nManchester United Recent Form: WDWWWD\nLiverpool Recent Form: LDLDDW\nHead 2 Head:\n17 January 2021: 0-0 Draw\n19 January 2020: 2-0 Liverpool\n20 October 2019: 1-1 Draw\nManchester United v Liverpool Prediction:\nBased on their previous match, Liverpool produced many more chances than United and also dominated possession.\nDespite this, United came very close to scoring. Paul Pogba had an excellent late chance, but Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker produced a big save.\nPrediction: Manchester United 1-2 Liverpool.",
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The confirmation that Nice have cooled their interest in a loan deal for Jesse Lingard could be good news for Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.
According to Sky Sports, Nice club president Jean-Pierre Rivere has told fans not to expect any big signings this month.
The potentially leaves the door open for Spurs and West Ham, who are both believed to have registered an interest in signing Lingard.
SL View
Lingard has yet to feature for United in the league this season, sparking talk that he could be allowed to leave during the current transfer window.
The 28-year-old has made just three appearances this term and appears to be well down the pecking order at the club.
A move to Spurs or West Ham will no doubt appeal to Lingard, as we would believe he would see more game time with either club.
However, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be reluctant to weaken his squad with United challenging for silverware this season.
Solskjaer confirmed as much at the press conference for United’s visit to Fulham on Wednesday, saying ‘we don’t want to give our advantage away by easing off on our players’.
Despite this, Spurs and West Ham may yet decide to test Solskjaer’s resolve by moving for Lingard before the window closes.
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"The confirmation that Nice have cooled their interest in a loan deal for Jesse Lingard could be good news for Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.\nAccording to Sky Sports, Nice club president Jean-Pierre Rivere has told fans not to expect any big signings this month.\nThe potentially leaves the door open for Spurs and West Ham, who are both believed to have registered an interest in signing Lingard.\nSL View\nLingard has yet to feature for United in the league this season, sparking talk that he could be allowed to leave during the current transfer window.\nThe 28-year-old has made just three appearances this term and appears to be well down the pecking order at the club.\nA move to Spurs or West Ham will no doubt appeal to Lingard, as we would believe he would see more game time with either club.\nHowever, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may be reluctant to weaken his squad with United challenging for silverware this season.\nSolskjaer confirmed as much at the press conference for United’s visit to Fulham on Wednesday, saying ‘we don’t want to give our advantage away by easing off on our players’.\nDespite this, Spurs and West Ham may yet decide to test Solskjaer’s resolve by moving for Lingard before the window closes.",
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Report: PSG plotting loan move for Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli
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According to The Daily Telegraph, Paris Saint-Germain are optimistic of their chances of finally landing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli on loan following the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Thomas Tuchel’s successor.
The European giants saw Spurs knock back three bids to sign the England international on loan last summer and, while chairman Daniel Levy remains reluctant about doing a deal, Pochettino is keen on a reunion.
The Argentine helped turn Alli into one of the best players in the English top-flight during his time in the Tottenham dugout, and both have remained in touch since his sacking.
The 24-year-old isn’t in the first-team plans of head coach Jose Mourinho and sometimes fails to make Spurs’ matchday squads.
He has been left confused by some of the treatment from the Portuguese, and he believes that a loan move away from the North London outfit could be the best way to recover some of his confidence and form.
Mourinho wouldn’t hesitate to approve an exit if PSG can agree a deal with Levy, and the club’s cordial relationship with Pochettino could make a move work out this time around.
Alli is currently out of the England squad as a result of his struggles at club level, and he isn’t likely to make Gareth Southgate’s European Championship squad in the summer if he remains at Tottenham for the second half of 2020-21.
He is firmly behind Giovani Lo Celso and Gareth Bale in the pecking order, but the duo are currently out injured and Spurs could be reluctant to let him leave for PSG if they don’t recover soon.
Pochettino wouldn’t hesitate to give Alli much-needed playing opportunities at the Parc des Princes, and a change of scenery could do the youngster a lot of good and get him back firing on all cylinders.
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Report: Tottenham considering summer move for Southampton striker Danny Ings
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According to reports from Eurosport, Tottenham Hotspur are considering a summer move for Southampton striker Danny Ings.
The report claims that Spurs are ‘monitoring the situation’ of the 28-year-old striker ahead of a potential summer bid.
After a nightmare spell at Liverpool, Ings has enjoyed a rich vein of form at St Mary’s, but his long-term future at the club remains in doubt.
According to reports from the Daily Mail, The Saints could be forced to sell him this summer with the club struggling to meet his wage demands.
Ings, who is on £75,000 per week deal at Southampton, has a contract at the club till 2022, and the Saints are desperate to agree fresh terms with the striker who scored 25 goals for them last season in all competitions.
Ralph Hasenhuttl remains hopeful of keeping Ings at the club but has hinted that the club could be forced to sell him in the summer.
Spurs signed Carlos Vinicius on a season-long loan in the summer transfer window and they have an option to sign him permanently by paying a further £38m.
Eurosport claim that Spurs are now planning to explore whether Ings is seriously considering his future and that they will put together a bid for him at the end of the season.
SL View: Massive signing for Spurs
Ings has scored seven goals and provided three assists this season for the Saints in the Premier League, and he would be an excellent signing for Spurs.
Jurgen Klopp was a big fan of the player and the Liverpool boss paid a heartfelt tribute to the striker when he left for the Saints. He hailed him as an ‘outstanding’ boy.
“It is a very strange feeling saying goodbye to Danny. The biggest emotion is how much we will miss him,” said Klopp.
“He is such an outstanding boy. Honestly, if you could bottle character and spirit, his would sell worldwide – he is so incredibly positive and full of energy. But we won’t just miss his character because he is a footballer who has all the tools.”
However, a move to Spurs may seem too tempting on paper, Ings could decide against joining them.
A lot of good strikers have failed to establish themselves at Spurs because it won’t be easy to dislodge Harry Kane from the starting line-up.
Ings is playing regularly and enjoying his game. While he would welcome new challenges, it won’t be ideal for him to warm the bench again when he has plenty of football left in him.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dropped a huge hint that there may be tension behind the scenes following his team’s home defeat against Burnley on Thursday.
During a post-match press conference, Klopp said that it wasn’t up to him to determine whether the club should strengthen their squad.
“These are not my decisions,” he said. “If somebody thinks we should do something, I cannot decide if we do something or not in the transfer market, let’s be clear.
“But that’s not something I’m thinking about. It’s just with this group, we can play much better.”
SL View
Klopp’s comments about transfer activity should be a major worry to Liverpool fans.
The club’s failure to adequately address areas in the squad in need of strengthening is having a major impact at the moment.
That point is particularly pertinent at centre-back and moves should have been made at the start of the window to resolve that situation.
If Klopp has made recommendations to the board and they have been knocked back, that would be a massive error on their part.
However, if Klopp has decided to muddle through while his rivals have been strengthening, the finger of blame would point squarely at him.
There is every chance that Klopp is repeating his sixth year at Borussia Dortmund in 2014/15, which saw a rapid fall from grace after a period of success.
Whatever problems they face, it is imperative that Klopp and the club find rapid solutions.
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The 21st round of fixtures in the Premier League features some important matches at both ends of the EPL table.
We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend.
Football fans are in for a treat over the next couple of days, with some exciting fixtures taking place across the Premier League.
The action is already underway, with Everton going head-to-head with Newcastle United at Goodison Park.
Table-topping Manchester City headline the 3.00 pm fixtures as they welcome Sheffield United to the Etihad Stadium.
The standout game on Saturday is the early evening match as Arsenal take on title-chasing Manchester United.
There are four games on Sunday, kicking-off with Chelsea versus Burnley at noon.
Leicester City will bid to keep up the pressure on the top teams as they face Leeds United at the King Power Stadium.
The final game of the weekend could have massive implications at both ends of the table as Brighton & Hove Albion meet Tottenham Hotspur.
Week 21 EPL Results
Saturday, January 30
Everton vs Newcastle United
Crystal Palace vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Manchester City v Sheffield United
West Bromwich Albion v Fulham
Arsenal v Manchester United
Southampton v Aston Villa
Sunday, January 31
Chelsea v Burnley
Leicester City v Leeds United
West Ham United v Liverpool
Brighton & Hove Albion v Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League Highlights
Selected highlights will be posted during the latest round of games.
Premier League Table
Click here for the full Premier League table and recent form guide.
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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke has no plans of leaving the club despite the recent arrival of Jean-Philippe Mateta on an 18-month loan deal from Mainz with a buy option, Football Insider reports.
The Belgium international has less than six months remaining on his contract with the Eagles and the club have yet to open negotiations over a possible renewal beyond that period.
The 30-year-old has netted only three times in the Premier League this term, but all of those goals have come from the start of December when he has been a regular up front under manager Roy Hodgson.
A recent report from The Mail claimed that both Benteke and Michy Batshuayi (on loan from Chelsea) could head for the exit door with the arrival of Mateta, but it is now reported that the former is prepared to see out his contract with the club.
SL view:
Benteke is currently on wages of around £120,000-a-week and the Eagles are unlikely to renew his contract unless he accepts a significant pay-cut.
The Belgian is no longer at the prime of his career, but has impressed with his link-up play with Wilfried Zaha and scored some handy goals over the past six weeks.
Mateta may take some time to adapt to English football and ideally, he could be eased into Premier League action during the backend of the season.
It won’t be a bad option for Benteke to stay put, but the club will obviously miss out on the transfer fee if he leaves for nothing in the summer.
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Former Leeds United player Jermain Beckford has delivered a passionate message on social networking site Twitter after the Whites suffered a 3-0 defeat against Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday.
Spurs returned to winning ways after four games, with Son Heung-min scoring his 100th goal for the north London club.
The victory also puts them at third in the league table, while Leeds remain at 11.
Beckford said that despite the defeat, what has been refreshing to see is that every single player gave everything on the pitch and that sometimes you’ve to appreciate and admire the quality of the opponent.
The thing I love about watching @LUFC is the honesty you get from every single player on the pitch regardless of the score, it’s refreshing! More positive results will come, there is no shame in losing to a team like @SpursOfficial either. We March on #MOT — Jermaine Beckford (@jermainebecks83) January 2, 2021
Spurs enjoyed only 38% of possession, but they did manage 20 shots during the game.
Harry Kane opened the scoring for Spurs from the spot after Ezgjan Alioski fouled Steven Bergwijn.
The England skipper turned provider as Son doubled the advantage after sweeping his cross at the near post.
Leeds created some good opportunities but they left themselves exposed way too often in defence. Toby Alderweireld’s near-post header rounded off a fantastic win for Spurs with Illan Meslier having a nightmare of a game, one that he would love to forget quickly.
Apart from the result, what should disappoint the Leeds fans is that Kalvin Phillips has now picked up five yellow cards, which means he won’t be available for the game against Brighton.
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Manchester United fans react to Marcus Rashford display vs Arsenal
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Manchester United were held to a goalless draw against Arsenal in the Premier League earlier tonight and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will feel that his side should have won the game.
The Old Trafford outfit had their fair share of chances but the likes of Edinson Cavani failed to convert.
The Red Devils have been let down by their attack in the recent weeks with Anthony Martial failing to deliver against Sheffield United and this time it was Marcus Rashford who struggled step up.
Rashford has been criticised for his form this season and the England international was anonymous once again.
The striker was sloppy in possession and his decision making was off against Arsenal.
The 23-year-old will have to improve his end product if he wants to play as a starter for a club of United’s stature.
Rashford has been used as a winger and a striker this season but he has been lacking the decision making of a wide player and the clinical edge of a finisher recently.
Some United fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on his performance today and here is what they had to say.
Cavani had two great chances, Rashford had a two good to great opportunities, we had a few other situations, too. We played well today but our EXECUTION right at the end let us down. Execution is the most important part to winning. We just didn’t do it sadly. — UtdArena (@utdarena) January 30, 2021
Sometimes i sit and imagine that we go from Ronaldo,Tevez, Rooney, Berbatov and co to Rashford, Martial, Greenwood and co. The biggest drop 😭😭😫😫😫😫😫😫#mufc — Sani Abdulmalik (@Abdulmaleekjr11) January 30, 2021
Honestly gutted by that result. Arsenal were there for the taking today. Players who can often make the difference for us, like Bruno and Rashford, were poor. — Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) January 30, 2021
Such a disappointing result, Utd never really looked like winning the game, Rashford absolutely to improve his decision making, so many attacks break down because he makes the wrong decision. Bad week for Utd. — Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) January 30, 2021
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"Manchester United were held to a goalless draw against Arsenal in the Premier League earlier tonight and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will feel that his side should have won the game.\nThe Old Trafford outfit had their fair share of chances but the likes of Edinson Cavani failed to convert.\nThe Red Devils have been let down by their attack in the recent weeks with Anthony Martial failing to deliver against Sheffield United and this time it was Marcus Rashford who struggled step up.\nRashford has been criticised for his form this season and the England international was anonymous once again.\nThe striker was sloppy in possession and his decision making was off against Arsenal.\nThe 23-year-old will have to improve his end product if he wants to play as a starter for a club of United’s stature.\nRashford has been used as a winger and a striker this season but he has been lacking the decision making of a wide player and the clinical edge of a finisher recently.\nSome United fans have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on his performance today and here is what they had to say.\nCavani had two great chances, Rashford had a two good to great opportunities, we had a few other situations, too. We played well today but our EXECUTION right at the end let us down. Execution is the most important part to winning. We just didn’t do it sadly. — UtdArena (@utdarena) January 30, 2021\nSometimes i sit and imagine that we go from Ronaldo,Tevez, Rooney, Berbatov and co to Rashford, Martial, Greenwood and co. The biggest drop 😭😭😫😫😫😫😫😫#mufc — Sani Abdulmalik (@Abdulmaleekjr11) January 30, 2021\nHonestly gutted by that result. Arsenal were there for the taking today. Players who can often make the difference for us, like Bruno and Rashford, were poor. — Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) January 30, 2021\nSuch a disappointing result, Utd never really looked like winning the game, Rashford absolutely to improve his decision making, so many attacks break down because he makes the wrong decision. Bad week for Utd. — Pilib De Brún (Phil Brown) (@Malachians) January 30, 2021",
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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes that midfielder Dele Alli is unhappy at Tottenham and he is not fighting for the team.
The midfielder recently posted a photograph of himself looking frustrated on Instagram after the game against Fulham.
He has been linked with a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain as well.
The 24-year-old has played just 74 minutes in the Premier League this season and a player of his calibre needs to play more often.
It is evident that he has fallen out of favour with Mourinho and it remains to be seen if the London club are willing to sanction a loan move before the transfer window closes.
Speaking to Guardian during his pre-match presser, the Spurs boss explained how some unhappy players believe that it is not their job to fight and work for the squad.
Mourinho said: “In every dressing room are unhappy players,” the manager replied. “For sure. If any one of us, of my tribe, tells you that in his dressing room are only happy players, I don’t think it’s true. Or somebody is so so lucky to have a miracle in his hands.
“Then you can have [an] unhappy professional and the unhappy professional is the one that is unhappy but feels that his duty is to work, work, work and work. And there is the unhappy that believes that it’s not his job to fight and to work every minute for the squad and for the club.”
SL View: Time for Alli to move on
Alli will be hoping to cement his place in the England starting lineup for the Euros this summer and he needs to play more often in order for that to happen.
A move to PSG might be ideal for him right now as it would allow him to work with Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine helped Alli develop at Spurs during his time as the manager of the London club.
He could instil some confidence in the midfielder and help him regain his sharpness.
It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few days now.
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"Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho believes that midfielder Dele Alli is unhappy at Tottenham and he is not fighting for the team.\nThe midfielder recently posted a photograph of himself looking frustrated on Instagram after the game against Fulham.\nHe has been linked with a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain as well.\nThe 24-year-old has played just 74 minutes in the Premier League this season and a player of his calibre needs to play more often.\nIt is evident that he has fallen out of favour with Mourinho and it remains to be seen if the London club are willing to sanction a loan move before the transfer window closes.\nSpeaking to Guardian during his pre-match presser, the Spurs boss explained how some unhappy players believe that it is not their job to fight and work for the squad.\nMourinho said: “In every dressing room are unhappy players,” the manager replied. “For sure. If any one of us, of my tribe, tells you that in his dressing room are only happy players, I don’t think it’s true. Or somebody is so so lucky to have a miracle in his hands.\n“Then you can have [an] unhappy professional and the unhappy professional is the one that is unhappy but feels that his duty is to work, work, work and work. And there is the unhappy that believes that it’s not his job to fight and to work every minute for the squad and for the club.”\nSL View: Time for Alli to move on\nAlli will be hoping to cement his place in the England starting lineup for the Euros this summer and he needs to play more often in order for that to happen.\nA move to PSG might be ideal for him right now as it would allow him to work with Mauricio Pochettino. The Argentine helped Alli develop at Spurs during his time as the manager of the London club.\nHe could instil some confidence in the midfielder and help him regain his sharpness.\nIt remains to be seen how the situation unfolds over the next few days now.",
"Jose Mourinho insinuates Dele Alli is unhappy at Tottenham"
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Predicted Newcastle Starting Line-up vs Leeds United
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Newcastle United host Leeds United in the Premier League later tonight and the Magpies will be hoping to get back to winning ways.
Steve Bruce’s side are winless in their last eight league games and they have lost six of those.
The Magpies will be under tremendous pressure to turn their form around and it remains to be seen if the players can step up and deliver against the Whites.
Newcastle will have to improve in the final third if they want to secure the three points against Leeds tonight. They have scored just once in their last six outings.
That said, the Magpies have an impressive head to head record against Leeds and they have managed to score at least twice in 12 of their last 15 meetings against today’s opponents.
The home side will be without Federico Fernandez and Paul Dummett due to injury issues.
Ciaran Clark is a doubt but he could be back in time to face the Whites. Meanwhile, DeAndre Yedlin will miss out because of visa issues.
Predicted Newcastle starting line-up: Darlow, Manquillo, Clark, Lascelles, Schar, Lewis, Almiron, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.
Jeff Hendrick and Andy Carroll are expected to drop down to the bench from the side that lost against Aston Villa. Star winger Allan Saint-Maximin is expected to start. The 23-year-old was on the bench against Villa.
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"Newcastle United host Leeds United in the Premier League later tonight and the Magpies will be hoping to get back to winning ways.\nSteve Bruce’s side are winless in their last eight league games and they have lost six of those.\nThe Magpies will be under tremendous pressure to turn their form around and it remains to be seen if the players can step up and deliver against the Whites.\nNewcastle will have to improve in the final third if they want to secure the three points against Leeds tonight. They have scored just once in their last six outings.\nThat said, the Magpies have an impressive head to head record against Leeds and they have managed to score at least twice in 12 of their last 15 meetings against today’s opponents.\nThe home side will be without Federico Fernandez and Paul Dummett due to injury issues.\nCiaran Clark is a doubt but he could be back in time to face the Whites. Meanwhile, DeAndre Yedlin will miss out because of visa issues.\nPredicted Newcastle starting line-up: Darlow, Manquillo, Clark, Lascelles, Schar, Lewis, Almiron, Shelvey, Hayden, Saint-Maximin, Wilson.\nJeff Hendrick and Andy Carroll are expected to drop down to the bench from the side that lost against Aston Villa. Star winger Allan Saint-Maximin is expected to start. The 23-year-old was on the bench against Villa.",
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Rangers travel to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend aiming to extend their fine run of form with a win.
Steven Gerrard’s side have won their last six league games and will be confident of getting a good result here against a struggling Motherwell side.
The hosts are coming into this game having failed to win their last six league games and they will be up against the best team in the country right now.
Rangers have an impressive record against Motherwell in all competitions and have beaten the home side seven times in the last seven meetings.
The visitors are on a tremendous run right now having won their last 15 league matches. Gerrard will demand a big performance from his players and Rangers will be looking to extend the gap with Celtic at the top of the table.
Rangers are set to be without Nikola Katic, George Edmundson, Scott Arfield, Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack for this game.
🎙️ Steven Gerrard has arrived to speak to the media. 🎙️ SG: Katic is moving along nicely, Edmundson has had a small procedure and out 3/4 weeks. Arfield has stepped rehab up well. Roofe should be back full training middle of ext week. Ryan Jack is back with the group training. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 15, 2021
Despite the injury issues, Rangers should be able to field a strong line-up against Motherwell this week.
Predicted Rangers Starting Line-up: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Davis, Kamara, Aribo, Hagi, Morelos, Kent.
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"Rangers travel to Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend aiming to extend their fine run of form with a win.\nSteven Gerrard’s side have won their last six league games and will be confident of getting a good result here against a struggling Motherwell side.\nThe hosts are coming into this game having failed to win their last six league games and they will be up against the best team in the country right now.\nRangers have an impressive record against Motherwell in all competitions and have beaten the home side seven times in the last seven meetings.\nThe visitors are on a tremendous run right now having won their last 15 league matches. Gerrard will demand a big performance from his players and Rangers will be looking to extend the gap with Celtic at the top of the table.\nRangers are set to be without Nikola Katic, George Edmundson, Scott Arfield, Kemar Roofe and Ryan Jack for this game.\n🎙️ Steven Gerrard has arrived to speak to the media. 🎙️ SG: Katic is moving along nicely, Edmundson has had a small procedure and out 3/4 weeks. Arfield has stepped rehab up well. Roofe should be back full training middle of ext week. Ryan Jack is back with the group training. — Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) January 15, 2021\nDespite the injury issues, Rangers should be able to field a strong line-up against Motherwell this week.\nPredicted Rangers Starting Line-up: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Balogun, Barisic, Davis, Kamara, Aribo, Hagi, Morelos, Kent.",
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So you thought 2020 was bad? Well, 2021 has started off even worse in many regards, and down in the Bundesliga, they are facing an absolute crisis as FC Schalke 04 have managed to win a football match.
BREAKING: SCHALKE 04 FOOTBALL CLUB HAVE WON A FOOTBALL GAME. Their first league win in 359 days. 🎉🥳 — FutbolBible (@FutbolBible) January 9, 2021
Almost a year without victory read thus for the Royal Blues: LDDDLLDLLLLDDLLLLLLDLDDLLLDLLL.
They went into the match against Hoffenheim knowing that if they failed to win, they would match Tasmania Berlin’s Bundesliga record of 31 consecutive matches without victory. Inexplicably, they avoided it, and in some style – 4-0.
Here, we’ll take a look back at that (nearly) year-long spell of agony for the Gelsenkirchen-based outfit:
The Winless Menace
17 January 2020. FC Schalke 04 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach. Goals from Suat Serdar and Michael Gregoritsch meant that the Royal Blues opened the Bundesliga’s matchday 18 with an important victory that saw them go up to 33 points and maintain a nine-match unbeaten streak on home soil. At this stage, they looked set to qualify for the Europa League despite losing many important players to injuries, including star midfielder Amine Harit.
Next up: Bayern Munich. That match didn’t go half as well for Schalke, as they were thrashed 5-0 by the rampant Reds, but it didn’t seem too ominous – getting steamrolled by the Bavarians is an unfortunate experience that almost every Bundesliga side has to undergo from time to time. What followed wasn’t disastrous by any stretch of the imagination either, as the Royal Blues drew the next three games against Hertha, Paderborn and Mainz, keeping a clean sheet in two of them. In between these matches, they did win a game – a Round of 16 DfB Pokal clash against Hertha Berlin – which ended 3-2 after extra time.
Big defeats to RB Leipzig, and more disappointingly, FC Köln followed, and then came a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim. Things weren’t looking so good, but they weren’t too bad either as the world came to a standstill with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps this was a chance for FC Schalke 04 to reset and return to the form that they started the season with.
Or perhaps not…
The Attack of the Losses
As the Bundesliga became the first major European league to resume amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Schalke’s fortunes didn’t change as they were thrashed 4-0 by Borussia Dortmund in the Revierderby. With this defeat, talks of Schalke’s rotten fate started to grow, as their local rivals rubbed as much salt into their wounds as possible.
Three more losses followed, and this was really when people started to worry about Schalke’s winless streak as the Royal Blues lost to FC Augsburg, relegation-battlers Fortuna Düsseldorf and Werder Bremen. Now, Schalke were in real trouble.
Draws with Union Berlin, and more encouragingly, Bayer Leverkusen slightly lifted their spirits, but any remaining hope was quickly quashed by disappointing defeats to Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolfsburg and Freiburg.
However, such was Schalke’s outstanding start to the season that despite failing to win for the entirety of the Rückrunde, they finished the season in 12th – eight points away from the relegation playoff spot. Yet, the scale of the problem wasn’t lost on their fans, and David Wagner was under some serious fire. Somehow, the manager kept his job, with the hope being that he would be able to rediscover the fire that saw Schalke gain a stronghold on the top-six in the opening stages of the season.
The Club Wars
The summer transfer window wasn’t a good time for Schalke, as a number of key players departed. Michael Gregoritsch, Jonjoe Kenny and Jean-Clair Todibo’s loan spells ended, so they went back to their respective clubs. Further, Guido Burgstaller, Daniel Caliguiri and Alexander Nübel left permanently, while Weston McKennie also departed. Their notable arrivals were Vedad Ibišević and Mark Uth, but the losses clearly outweighed the gains.
The reason for this was explained in a press conference in July by board member Alexander Jobst. COVID-19 was an absolute sucker-punch for Schalke, as their debts mounted to almost €200 million. Now, basic survival would prove to be tough, let alone the lofty ambitions of Champions League football they had a year ago.
In order to counteract this, the club imposed a salary cap of €2.5m (£2.2m/$3m) per player, while also securing a €40m (£36m/$48m) bailout from the Gelsenkirchen government. They took some more questionable actions too, including refusing to refund 2019/20’s season ticket holders and dismissing many low-pay employees. All of this only served to ruin the club’s public image.
Even then, there was some hope for the new season, though fans were not really expecting much from the opening clash against Bayern Munich. What followed, though, was nothing short of a massacre, as Die Rotten put eight goals past them, with the scorers including ex-Schalke favourite Leroy Sané.
Another disappointing loss to Werder Bremen followed, and that finally cost David Wagner his job. Manuel Baum was his replacement, and club legend Naldo tagged along as his assistant. But, their time at the helm didn’t start too well as the Royal Blues lost by four goals against RB Leipzig. Thereafter, they suffered a 0-3 Reverderby defeat in between 1-1 draws against Union Berlin and Stuttgart.
Once again, the DfB Pokal served as a source of hope for Die Knappen, as a 4-1 success against fourth-tier side FC Schweinfurt gave them their first competitive victory in almost nine months. Life in the Bundesliga continued to prove tough, though, as a 2-2 draw against Mainz was followed by three straight losses to Wolfsburg, Gladbach and Leverkusen.
The Revenge of the Schalker
In the midst of all this, another major problem arose in the Royal Blues’ camp – internal turmoil. On the 24th of November, birthday-boy Nabil Bentaleb was released, last season’s best performer Amine Harit was suspended and veteran summer signing Vedad Ibišević saw his contract terminated. All of this was due to disciplinary issues which stemmed from the horrendous performances of the Gelsenkirchen club. Technical director Michael Reschke, who was involved in a controversy involving the unauthorised attempted sale of Omar Mascarell, also departed.
Mark Uth, meanwhile, had this to say:
“It’s so upsetting to turn up here every time and play such helpless football. We’re always a step behind, we’re late into tackles and we didn’t even get a single yellow card. I don’t know how we’re supposed to win a game like this (against Gladbach). I’ve had enough and I’m just so angry. I feel like just going into the dressing room and crying.”
In truth, many players might have wanted to go into the dressing room and cry, but perhaps, the problem was that there was no one to console them. Player-manager relations were strained following some training ground bust-ups, and with most of the previous campaign’s core team either sold in the summer or exiled, the current squad was mostly comprised of returning loanees and youth players who didn’t know each other too well and probably weren’t ready for such a challenge.
There was no stability as far as Schalke’s role of head coach was concerned either, as David Wagner’s successor didn’t last too long himself. A draw against Augsburg and a loss against Freiburg saw Manuel Baum dismissed prematurely, and Huub Stevens stepped in temporarily. He oversaw two matches – a 0-1 loss to relegation rivals Arminia Bielefeld and another Cup success – this time 3-1 over Ulm.
Of course, this chopping and changing of managers (and suspending of players) wasn’t very financially viable, but these were some big gambles the Royal Blues were taking in a desperate attempt to avoid their seemingly inevitable fate of relegation. Christan Gross became the fourth man to lead the club this season during the winter break, but his term started with a loss too – 0-3 against Hertha Berlin.
But then, something unbelievable happened.
A New Hoppe
I find your lack of faith disturbing.
-Christian Gross, probably
American teenager Matthew Hoppe had started two Bundesliga matches after making his debut in late November after the aforementioned purge, and he had made two more substitute appearances too, but without avail in terms of goals.
Manuel Baum persisted with him in his second match in charge of the Royal Blues against Hoffenheim as former favourite Sead Kolašinac returned on loan from Arsenal to captain the club, and boy did that decision pay off. With Tasmania Berlin’s record of 31 consecutive games without a Bundesliga win under threat, something miraculous needed to happen.
It did.
After a bright start, a magical partnership started to develop. Amine Harit, whose suspension was overturned following the departure of Manuel Baum, combined with Hoppe to do the unthinkable. First, the Moroccan midfielder slipped Hoppe through on the left after a counterattack just three minutes before half-time, and the teenager showed great composure to dink the keeper and make it 1-0.
Hoffenheim, what are you doing? — Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) January 9, 2021
The Royal Blues faithful didn’t get their hopes up, though, as they feared yet more disappointment. They were gladly proven wrong in the second period, though, as Harit sent Hopped racing through on goal yet again in the 57th minute, and this time, he went around the keeper to make it 2-0. Six minutes later, the two combined again, and this time, the result was yet another chip from Matthew Hoppe.
Finally, in the 79th minute, Amine Harit capped off a brilliant display with a drilled shot into the bottom corner to make it 4-0 and certainly secure the win for Schalke.
These three points saw Die Knappen lift themselves from the bottom of the table for the first time this season, as they have one more point than Mainz now. After looking destined for relegation, they are now just four points away from complete safety.
Nearly a year on from that now-famous win over Gladbach, FC Schalke 04 have won a football match, using just three of the starters from that match against Die Fohlen. Four managers and a lot of financial debt later, they still seem to have some hope, albeit of a different, less European and more survival-oriented kind. But, it still is hope.
After a clash against Frankfurt, Schalke have a key relegation six-pointer to prepare for when they will face Köln. That match could very well decide their fate for the season, and considering the amount of debt they have, could even be a battle for existence.
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"So you thought 2020 was bad? Well, 2021 has started off even worse in many regards, and down in the Bundesliga, they are facing an absolute crisis as FC Schalke 04 have managed to win a football match.\nBREAKING: SCHALKE 04 FOOTBALL CLUB HAVE WON A FOOTBALL GAME. Their first league win in 359 days. 🎉🥳 — FutbolBible (@FutbolBible) January 9, 2021\nAlmost a year without victory read thus for the Royal Blues: LDDDLLDLLLLDDLLLLLLDLDDLLLDLLL.\nThey went into the match against Hoffenheim knowing that if they failed to win, they would match Tasmania Berlin’s Bundesliga record of 31 consecutive matches without victory. Inexplicably, they avoided it, and in some style – 4-0.\nHere, we’ll take a look back at that (nearly) year-long spell of agony for the Gelsenkirchen-based outfit:\nThe Winless Menace\n17 January 2020. FC Schalke 04 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach. Goals from Suat Serdar and Michael Gregoritsch meant that the Royal Blues opened the Bundesliga’s matchday 18 with an important victory that saw them go up to 33 points and maintain a nine-match unbeaten streak on home soil. At this stage, they looked set to qualify for the Europa League despite losing many important players to injuries, including star midfielder Amine Harit.\nNext up: Bayern Munich. That match didn’t go half as well for Schalke, as they were thrashed 5-0 by the rampant Reds, but it didn’t seem too ominous – getting steamrolled by the Bavarians is an unfortunate experience that almost every Bundesliga side has to undergo from time to time. What followed wasn’t disastrous by any stretch of the imagination either, as the Royal Blues drew the next three games against Hertha, Paderborn and Mainz, keeping a clean sheet in two of them. In between these matches, they did win a game – a Round of 16 DfB Pokal clash against Hertha Berlin – which ended 3-2 after extra time.\nBig defeats to RB Leipzig, and more disappointingly, FC Köln followed, and then came a 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim. Things weren’t looking so good, but they weren’t too bad either as the world came to a standstill with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Perhaps this was a chance for FC Schalke 04 to reset and return to the form that they started the season with.\nOr perhaps not…\nThe Attack of the Losses\nAs the Bundesliga became the first major European league to resume amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, Schalke’s fortunes didn’t change as they were thrashed 4-0 by Borussia Dortmund in the Revierderby. With this defeat, talks of Schalke’s rotten fate started to grow, as their local rivals rubbed as much salt into their wounds as possible.\nThree more losses followed, and this was really when people started to worry about Schalke’s winless streak as the Royal Blues lost to FC Augsburg, relegation-battlers Fortuna Düsseldorf and Werder Bremen. Now, Schalke were in real trouble.\nDraws with Union Berlin, and more encouragingly, Bayer Leverkusen slightly lifted their spirits, but any remaining hope was quickly quashed by disappointing defeats to Eintracht Frankfurt, Wolfsburg and Freiburg.\nHowever, such was Schalke’s outstanding start to the season that despite failing to win for the entirety of the Rückrunde, they finished the season in 12th – eight points away from the relegation playoff spot. Yet, the scale of the problem wasn’t lost on their fans, and David Wagner was under some serious fire. Somehow, the manager kept his job, with the hope being that he would be able to rediscover the fire that saw Schalke gain a stronghold on the top-six in the opening stages of the season.\nThe Club Wars\nThe summer transfer window wasn’t a good time for Schalke, as a number of key players departed. Michael Gregoritsch, Jonjoe Kenny and Jean-Clair Todibo’s loan spells ended, so they went back to their respective clubs. Further, Guido Burgstaller, Daniel Caliguiri and Alexander Nübel left permanently, while Weston McKennie also departed. Their notable arrivals were Vedad Ibišević and Mark Uth, but the losses clearly outweighed the gains.\nThe reason for this was explained in a press conference in July by board member Alexander Jobst. COVID-19 was an absolute sucker-punch for Schalke, as their debts mounted to almost €200 million. Now, basic survival would prove to be tough, let alone the lofty ambitions of Champions League football they had a year ago.\nIn order to counteract this, the club imposed a salary cap of €2.5m (£2.2m/$3m) per player, while also securing a €40m (£36m/$48m) bailout from the Gelsenkirchen government. They took some more questionable actions too, including refusing to refund 2019/20’s season ticket holders and dismissing many low-pay employees. All of this only served to ruin the club’s public image.\nEven then, there was some hope for the new season, though fans were not really expecting much from the opening clash against Bayern Munich. What followed, though, was nothing short of a massacre, as Die Rotten put eight goals past them, with the scorers including ex-Schalke favourite Leroy Sané.\nAnother disappointing loss to Werder Bremen followed, and that finally cost David Wagner his job. Manuel Baum was his replacement, and club legend Naldo tagged along as his assistant. But, their time at the helm didn’t start too well as the Royal Blues lost by four goals against RB Leipzig. Thereafter, they suffered a 0-3 Reverderby defeat in between 1-1 draws against Union Berlin and Stuttgart.\nOnce again, the DfB Pokal served as a source of hope for Die Knappen, as a 4-1 success against fourth-tier side FC Schweinfurt gave them their first competitive victory in almost nine months. Life in the Bundesliga continued to prove tough, though, as a 2-2 draw against Mainz was followed by three straight losses to Wolfsburg, Gladbach and Leverkusen.\nThe Revenge of the Schalker\nIn the midst of all this, another major problem arose in the Royal Blues’ camp – internal turmoil. On the 24th of November, birthday-boy Nabil Bentaleb was released, last season’s best performer Amine Harit was suspended and veteran summer signing Vedad Ibišević saw his contract terminated. All of this was due to disciplinary issues which stemmed from the horrendous performances of the Gelsenkirchen club. Technical director Michael Reschke, who was involved in a controversy involving the unauthorised attempted sale of Omar Mascarell, also departed.\nMark Uth, meanwhile, had this to say:\n“It’s so upsetting to turn up here every time and play such helpless football. We’re always a step behind, we’re late into tackles and we didn’t even get a single yellow card. I don’t know how we’re supposed to win a game like this (against Gladbach). I’ve had enough and I’m just so angry. I feel like just going into the dressing room and crying.”\nIn truth, many players might have wanted to go into the dressing room and cry, but perhaps, the problem was that there was no one to console them. Player-manager relations were strained following some training ground bust-ups, and with most of the previous campaign’s core team either sold in the summer or exiled, the current squad was mostly comprised of returning loanees and youth players who didn’t know each other too well and probably weren’t ready for such a challenge.\nThere was no stability as far as Schalke’s role of head coach was concerned either, as David Wagner’s successor didn’t last too long himself. A draw against Augsburg and a loss against Freiburg saw Manuel Baum dismissed prematurely, and Huub Stevens stepped in temporarily. He oversaw two matches – a 0-1 loss to relegation rivals Arminia Bielefeld and another Cup success – this time 3-1 over Ulm.\nOf course, this chopping and changing of managers (and suspending of players) wasn’t very financially viable, but these were some big gambles the Royal Blues were taking in a desperate attempt to avoid their seemingly inevitable fate of relegation. Christan Gross became the fourth man to lead the club this season during the winter break, but his term started with a loss too – 0-3 against Hertha Berlin.\nBut then, something unbelievable happened.\nA New Hoppe\nI find your lack of faith disturbing.\n-Christian Gross, probably\nAmerican teenager Matthew Hoppe had started two Bundesliga matches after making his debut in late November after the aforementioned purge, and he had made two more substitute appearances too, but without avail in terms of goals.\nManuel Baum persisted with him in his second match in charge of the Royal Blues against Hoffenheim as former favourite Sead Kolašinac returned on loan from Arsenal to captain the club, and boy did that decision pay off. With Tasmania Berlin’s record of 31 consecutive games without a Bundesliga win under threat, something miraculous needed to happen.\nIt did.\nAfter a bright start, a magical partnership started to develop. Amine Harit, whose suspension was overturned following the departure of Manuel Baum, combined with Hoppe to do the unthinkable. First, the Moroccan midfielder slipped Hoppe through on the left after a counterattack just three minutes before half-time, and the teenager showed great composure to dink the keeper and make it 1-0.\nHoffenheim, what are you doing? — Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) January 9, 2021\nThe Royal Blues faithful didn’t get their hopes up, though, as they feared yet more disappointment. They were gladly proven wrong in the second period, though, as Harit sent Hopped racing through on goal yet again in the 57th minute, and this time, he went around the keeper to make it 2-0. Six minutes later, the two combined again, and this time, the result was yet another chip from Matthew Hoppe.\nFinally, in the 79th minute, Amine Harit capped off a brilliant display with a drilled shot into the bottom corner to make it 4-0 and certainly secure the win for Schalke.\nThese three points saw Die Knappen lift themselves from the bottom of the table for the first time this season, as they have one more point than Mainz now. After looking destined for relegation, they are now just four points away from complete safety.\nNearly a year on from that now-famous win over Gladbach, FC Schalke 04 have won a football match, using just three of the starters from that match against Die Fohlen. Four managers and a lot of financial debt later, they still seem to have some hope, albeit of a different, less European and more survival-oriented kind. But, it still is hope.\nAfter a clash against Frankfurt, Schalke have a key relegation six-pointer to prepare for when they will face Köln. That match could very well decide their fate for the season, and considering the amount of debt they have, could even be a battle for existence.",
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The planned meeting between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday has been postponed, with Spurs now set to play Fulham in mid-week.
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The Premier League fixture between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur has been postponed, as confirmed by the Lilywhites’ official website.
The game was scheduled to take place on Wednesday, January 13, at 8:15pm. However, a recent COVID-19 outbreak in the Villa camp has put the game on hold.
The pandemic has already impacted both sides this season. The Villans had a fixture against Newcastle United postponed back in early December, while they were forced to field a team of youngsters in their 4-1 FA Cup defeat to Liverpool on Friday.
Meanwhile, Spurs saw their game against Fulham called off at the last minute on 30th December after the Whites suffered from a bout of COVID-19 in their squad. This game has now been rescheduled to take place on Wednesday 13th January, replacing the game that Tottenham were set to play against Villa.
Furthermore, two more games from the weekend have been moved to accommodate for the reshuffle. Fulham vs Chelsea, which was planned for Friday, January 15, will now take place on Saturday, and Villa’s home game against Everton will be played on Sunday, January 17, having initially been planned for the day before.
A win for Tottenham against Fulham will see them move above third-placed Leicester City, and just one point off current table-toppers Liverpool. Meanwhile, Scott Parker’s men could jump out of the relegation zone with a victory in North London, although they would need a favour from Manchester City, who face 17th-placed Brighton and Hove Albion.
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AC Milan are set to rival the likes of Leicester City and Roma for the signature of Brazilian winger Otavio on a pre-contract agreement.
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AC Milan are hoping to secure the services of Porto winger Otavio when his contract expires in the summer, according to A Bola (via Alfredo Pedulla).
Otavio joined Porto from Internacional in 2014, arriving in September on a free transfer. He has since become a regular for the Portuguese side, winning two Liga NOS titles. Last campaign, he recorded nine league assists as his side lifted the trophy.
However, his contract is set to expire in six months, leaving him free to talk to other clubs over a move in the summer.
One of the clubs interested in the Brazilian is Serie A table-toppers AC Milan, who are ready to offer the winger a four-year contract worth €1.5 million per year to encourage him to come to the San Siro (A Bola, via Alfredo Pedulla).
The Rossoneri have had a superb season so far, currently sitting at the top of Serie A. Despite this, new additions will be necessary if they wish to maintain their position at the summit while competing in knockout competitions.
This is unlikely to have any bearing on whether they sign Otavio, however, as he would most likely arrive on a free transfer for next season, as opposed to in the current January transfer window.
If Milan do make a move for the winger, then they may face tough competition for his signature. Alfredo Pedulla mentions that Roma manager Paulo Fonseca is a big admirer of the Porto man.
Meanwhile, Leicester City have also been linked with a move for Otavio (tuttomercatoweb).
The Foxes are likely to be in the hunt for a new winger this summer. Cengiz Under is only on loan, while Demarai Gray is looking likely to depart. Marc Albrighton is now in his 30s, and Ayoze Perez is yet to perform consistently at the Midlands side.
This leaves Leicester with only Harvey Barnes as a reliable option out wide. A player like Otavio could fill a hole next season.
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Chris Sutton reacts to James Justin's display vs Chelsea
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Leicester City defender James Justin put in a splendid display against Chelsea last night and his performance seems to have impressed Chris Sutton.
The Scottish pundit took to Twitter to share his reaction to Justin’s display against the Blues. Sutton labelled the young defender as ‘phenomenal’.
He wrote:
James Justin has been phenomenal this season. — Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) January 19, 2021
The 22-year-old has been outstanding since his move to Leicester and he put in a flawless performance against Frank Lampard’s side.
Justin was solid at the back and efficient going forward. He did well to deal with the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi and Reece James comfortably throughout the game and managed to provide his side with an outlet in the wide areas while going forward.
If he continues to perform at this level it would be fair to assume that he could be a part of the England squad for the upcoming Euros.
Naturally a right-back, Justin has done exceedingly well to adapt as a left-back in Brendan Rodgers’ team.
Despite playing in an unfamiliar position, he has been one of the best left-backs in the Premier League this season.
It will be interesting to see if he can build on his impressive run of form and guide Leicester to a top-four finish this season.
Leicester have managed to put together an exciting defensive unit and the likes of Wesley Fofana have been very impressive as well.
It seems Rodgers has done a great job in nurturing the youngsters and he is getting the best out of them.
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Graham Roberts: 'Crazy' to not use Dele Alli after Tottenham draw with Fulham
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Former Tottenham Hotspur player Graham Roberts has suggested on social networking site Twitter that it was ‘crazy’ to leave Dele Alli to rot on the bench during Spurs’ 1-1 draw against Fulham last night.
The England international was an unused substitute during Spurs’ home draw with London rivals Fulham on Wednesday evening.
The 24-year-old earned rave reviews for his performance against non-league outfit Marine on Sunday where he provided an assist.
Alli, who has been used sparingly by Jose Mourinho this season, was hoping to get some minutes against the Cottagers, but he wasn’t used in the last game.
Sorry not to use dele crazy tonight when needed a goal. — Graham Roberts (@GrahamRoberts4) January 13, 2021
Harry Kane opened the scoring for the north London club, which was cancelled out by Ivan Cavaleiro’s effort in the second half. Spurs dropped to sixth in the Premier League table with 30 points, six points behind leaders Manchester United.
SL View: Alli should leave Spurs
Alli has made only one start in the Premier League this season, and a further three have come from the bench. He has managed only 75 minutes of Premier League football this season, and the lack of game time is indeed frustrating for him.
It is evident that Alli has dropped down the pecking order under Mourinho, and he must leave the club in January to play regularly.
In recent months, Alli has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain on loan, and a potential transfer could see him being reunited with former Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino.
Popular pundits like Danny Murphy and Stan Collymore have suggested that Alli would be a good option for Everton as well.
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"Former Tottenham Hotspur player Graham Roberts has suggested on social networking site Twitter that it was ‘crazy’ to leave Dele Alli to rot on the bench during Spurs’ 1-1 draw against Fulham last night.\nThe England international was an unused substitute during Spurs’ home draw with London rivals Fulham on Wednesday evening.\nThe 24-year-old earned rave reviews for his performance against non-league outfit Marine on Sunday where he provided an assist.\nAlli, who has been used sparingly by Jose Mourinho this season, was hoping to get some minutes against the Cottagers, but he wasn’t used in the last game.\nSorry not to use dele crazy tonight when needed a goal. — Graham Roberts (@GrahamRoberts4) January 13, 2021\nHarry Kane opened the scoring for the north London club, which was cancelled out by Ivan Cavaleiro’s effort in the second half. Spurs dropped to sixth in the Premier League table with 30 points, six points behind leaders Manchester United.\nSL View: Alli should leave Spurs\nAlli has made only one start in the Premier League this season, and a further three have come from the bench. He has managed only 75 minutes of Premier League football this season, and the lack of game time is indeed frustrating for him.\nIt is evident that Alli has dropped down the pecking order under Mourinho, and he must leave the club in January to play regularly.\nIn recent months, Alli has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain on loan, and a potential transfer could see him being reunited with former Spurs manager, Mauricio Pochettino.\nPopular pundits like Danny Murphy and Stan Collymore have suggested that Alli would be a good option for Everton as well.",
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Report: Liverpool made contact with Ozan Kabak in November
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Jamie Carragher suggested last week that Liverpool could struggle to retain their Premiership title if they don’t sign a centre-back in January.
However, the club senior figures – who are responsible for transfer dealings – aren’t interested in taking short-term measures. The Reds would rather stick to the philosophy that earned them so much success in recruitment in recent years, and wait for the right player at the right price.
According to reports from the Athletic, Liverpool reached out for Ozan Kabak in November. The club made contacts with intermediaries representing the Schalke defender.
Surprisingly, after those initial talks, Liverpool didn’t show enough interest and finally opted not to pursue a deal for the Turkish defender.
He is valued at around £22m (€25m) which is well within Liverpool’s affordability, but it seems the Reds are not interested in him anymore.
In fact, sources close to Kabank now expect him to move elsewhere. Italian giants AC Milan are interested in him, but they feel the price-tag is excessive.
SL View: Are Liverpool taking a big gamble?
Jurgen Klopp feels that signing an experienced defender for a short term, who doesn’t fit into his playing philosophy is meaningless. Instead, he would put his trust on young players like Rhys Williams and Nathaniel Phillips.
Dayot Upamecano may not be available in January, while Brighton, who are locked in a relegation battle, are determined to keep hold of Ben White. Liverpool have no interest in Sven Botman.
This is indeed a tricky situation for Liverpool. The Reds will back Klopp with funds if he needs to bring in a player, but it seems the German is happy with the players he has, and won’t make any rash signings just for the sake of it.
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Report: Leeds keeping tabs on Everton target Marcus Tavernier
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A host of Premier League clubs are showing keen interest in signing Middlesbrough’s highly-rated attacking midfielder Marcus Tavernier in the January transfer window.
Boro are pushing for the play-offs this season under Neil Warnock, and the club do not want to lose their key player this month.
The 21-year-old is enjoying his best form this season, and several Premier League clubs are interested in him.
According to reports from TEAMtalk, the likes of Everton, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have all registered their interest, while Leeds United are also ‘keeping tabs’ on him.
At the moment, Boro are unwilling to cash in on the player who has scored two goals and provided three assists this season so far.
SL View: Leeds & Everton unlikely to move
It is hard to see Everton, Leicester or Leeds making a move for the youngster this month.
Bielsa has a wealth of attacking talents at his disposal, and Leeds are unlikely to pursue him now. He could be an option for them in the summer when Bielsa could see him as a long-term replacement of Pablo Hernandez.
In case Leeds want to sign a player this month, they would preferably try to sign a defender with both their summer signings out injured.
Likewise, Carlo Ancelotti earlier insisted that he doesn’t need to make a new addition in January and that he is happy with the squad he has got. Moreover, with key players returning, Everton probably won’t jump in for Tavernier in January.
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"A host of Premier League clubs are showing keen interest in signing Middlesbrough’s highly-rated attacking midfielder Marcus Tavernier in the January transfer window.\nBoro are pushing for the play-offs this season under Neil Warnock, and the club do not want to lose their key player this month.\nThe 21-year-old is enjoying his best form this season, and several Premier League clubs are interested in him.\nAccording to reports from TEAMtalk, the likes of Everton, Leicester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have all registered their interest, while Leeds United are also ‘keeping tabs’ on him.\nAt the moment, Boro are unwilling to cash in on the player who has scored two goals and provided three assists this season so far.\nSL View: Leeds & Everton unlikely to move\nIt is hard to see Everton, Leicester or Leeds making a move for the youngster this month.\nBielsa has a wealth of attacking talents at his disposal, and Leeds are unlikely to pursue him now. He could be an option for them in the summer when Bielsa could see him as a long-term replacement of Pablo Hernandez.\nIn case Leeds want to sign a player this month, they would preferably try to sign a defender with both their summer signings out injured.\nLikewise, Carlo Ancelotti earlier insisted that he doesn’t need to make a new addition in January and that he is happy with the squad he has got. Moreover, with key players returning, Everton probably won’t jump in for Tavernier in January.",
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Chelsea will make the short trip to Craven Cottage for this evening’s Premier League clash against Fulham.
The Blues have been in a poor run of form over the past month and they have picked up only four points from their last six league games.
They are currently ninth on the table after a three-match winless league streak and will be hoping to end the run against the Cottagers.
Scott Parker’s side have been the draw specialists of late. They have played out five stalemates on the trot, but are still two points adrift of safety.
Formation: 4-3-3
Predicted Line-up:
Edouard Mendy has been an undisputed choice in goal since his arrival from Rennes in the summer. He is expected to start between the sticks ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga once more.
In the backline, Reece James should replace Cesar Azpilicueta in the right-back spot after overcoming a hamstring injury which kept him out for three matches.
Elsewhere, Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva should continue at the heart of the backline with Ben Chilwell slotting into the left-back spot.
N’Golo Kante has been Frank Lampard’s preferred choice in the holding midfield role, but he is suspended after picking up five yellow cards. He is also nursing a minor hamstring issue.
Lampard has the option to play either Billy Gilmour or Jorginho, but we are fancying the former to start. Gilmour has impressed in almost every game he has started.
Kai Havertz and Mason Mount were both on target in the 4-0 FA Cup third round triumph over Morecambe and they should make up the midfield alongside Gilmour.
In the attack, Callum Hudson-Odoi should get another chance from the starting XI, having scored in the Manchester City loss coming off the bench earlier this month.
The England international should feature in his familiar left-wing position which could see Christian Pulisic dropping out of the starting XI.
Hakim Ziyech has been unlucky with injuries in his debut campaign, but he has recently returned to the mix with back-to-back starts in all competitions.
The Morocco international could get another run in the right wing spot. Up front, we are backing Timo Werner to continue ahead of Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham.
The German scored his first goal in 13 games against Morecambe. He has recently got the nod to lead the line after featuring out wide for a few months.
Werner is best suited playing as the striker and he will be aiming to score his first league goal since early November.
Predicted Chelsea line-up (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy; Reece James, Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Ben Chilwell; Billy Gilmour, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount; Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"Chelsea will make the short trip to Craven Cottage for this evening’s Premier League clash against Fulham.\nThe Blues have been in a poor run of form over the past month and they have picked up only four points from their last six league games.\nThey are currently ninth on the table after a three-match winless league streak and will be hoping to end the run against the Cottagers.\nScott Parker’s side have been the draw specialists of late. They have played out five stalemates on the trot, but are still two points adrift of safety.\nFormation: 4-3-3\nPredicted Line-up:\nEdouard Mendy has been an undisputed choice in goal since his arrival from Rennes in the summer. He is expected to start between the sticks ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga once more.\nIn the backline, Reece James should replace Cesar Azpilicueta in the right-back spot after overcoming a hamstring injury which kept him out for three matches.\nElsewhere, Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva should continue at the heart of the backline with Ben Chilwell slotting into the left-back spot.\nN’Golo Kante has been Frank Lampard’s preferred choice in the holding midfield role, but he is suspended after picking up five yellow cards. He is also nursing a minor hamstring issue.\nLampard has the option to play either Billy Gilmour or Jorginho, but we are fancying the former to start. Gilmour has impressed in almost every game he has started.\nKai Havertz and Mason Mount were both on target in the 4-0 FA Cup third round triumph over Morecambe and they should make up the midfield alongside Gilmour.\nIn the attack, Callum Hudson-Odoi should get another chance from the starting XI, having scored in the Manchester City loss coming off the bench earlier this month.\nThe England international should feature in his familiar left-wing position which could see Christian Pulisic dropping out of the starting XI.\nHakim Ziyech has been unlucky with injuries in his debut campaign, but he has recently returned to the mix with back-to-back starts in all competitions.\nThe Morocco international could get another run in the right wing spot. Up front, we are backing Timo Werner to continue ahead of Olivier Giroud and Tammy Abraham.\nThe German scored his first goal in 13 games against Morecambe. He has recently got the nod to lead the line after featuring out wide for a few months.\nWerner is best suited playing as the striker and he will be aiming to score his first league goal since early November.\nPredicted Chelsea line-up (4-3-3): Edouard Mendy; Reece James, Thiago Silva, Kurt Zouma, Ben Chilwell; Billy Gilmour, Kai Havertz, Mason Mount; Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi\nStats from Transfermarkt.com",
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Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is keen on signing Celtic midfielder Olivier Ntcham on loan for the rest of the season, Sky Sports News reports.
The 24-year-old has made only seven league starts for the Hoops and has fallen out-of-favour under manager Neil Lennon as the season has progressed.
The midfielder was denied a move to Brest last summer and it is now claimed that he could leave the club before the winter transfer deadline.
Bruce is keen on bolstering the Magpies’ midfield options and he recently acknowledged the club’s interest in signing Hamza Choudhury from Leicester City.
Ntcham has been identified as another potential loan target, but it is reported that the Hoops would ideally prefer a buy option included in any temporary deal.
SportLens view:
The Magpies ended a dreadful nine-match winless streak in the Premier League with a terrific 2-0 win over Everton on the road on Saturday.
It was quite a positive performance as they took the game to the Toffees, but there is still plenty of room for improvement.
Choudhury appears a more productive option for the Magpies when compared to Ntcham, given his experience of the Premier League.
However, Ntcham is a more versatile player and he can play anywhere in the central or attacking midfield and has also featured up front.
A recent report claimed that Ntcham could be available for £7 million with his contract expiring in less than 18 months’ time.
The Hoops may want a buy clause for a similar amount and it remains to be seen whether the Magpies will accept such a proposal.
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Arsenal are reportedly interested in Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia, who has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona.
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Arsenal have shown interest in Manchester City youngster Eric Garcia, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (via the Express).
Garcia was raised through the infamous La Masia at Barcelona, before making the switch to City in 2017. It was at the Cityzens where he made his professional debut.
He emerged as a promising talent towards the end of the 2019/20 campaign, lining up alongside Aymeric Laporte. He has made ten Premier League starts in total, as well as five in the Champions League. During this time, he earned a call up for the Spanish national team, making four appearances.
However, the 20-year-old’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and he has refused a new deal to stay at the Etihad. This leaves him free to negotiate a transfer elsewhere from now until the end of the season.
The young defender has been heavily linked with a move back to Barcelona, where he was born and raised. However, Mundo Deportivo are now reporting (via the Express) that Arsenal are ready to rival the Catalan giants for Garcia’s signature.
Both sides could do with a new centre-back. Barcelona have been light at the heart of defence this season, largely due to the long-term injury of veteran Gerard Pique.
Pique is set to turn 34 this week, while Frenchman Samuel Umtiti is out of favour at the Camp Nou. This leaves just Clement Lenglet, Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza as Barcelona’s only available centre-backs.
Meanwhile, the Gunners could be in the hunt for a replacement for Sokratis Papastathopoulos, whose contract was terminated this January ahead of a move to Olympiacos.
However, Mikel Arteta’s men already boast the fourth best defensive record in the Premier League. It is up the other end where their priorities should lie.
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"Arsenal have shown interest in Manchester City youngster Eric Garcia, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (via the Express).\nGarcia was raised through the infamous La Masia at Barcelona, before making the switch to City in 2017. It was at the Cityzens where he made his professional debut.\nHe emerged as a promising talent towards the end of the 2019/20 campaign, lining up alongside Aymeric Laporte. He has made ten Premier League starts in total, as well as five in the Champions League. During this time, he earned a call up for the Spanish national team, making four appearances.\nHowever, the 20-year-old’s contract is set to expire in the summer, and he has refused a new deal to stay at the Etihad. This leaves him free to negotiate a transfer elsewhere from now until the end of the season.\nThe young defender has been heavily linked with a move back to Barcelona, where he was born and raised. However, Mundo Deportivo are now reporting (via the Express) that Arsenal are ready to rival the Catalan giants for Garcia’s signature.\nBoth sides could do with a new centre-back. Barcelona have been light at the heart of defence this season, largely due to the long-term injury of veteran Gerard Pique.\nPique is set to turn 34 this week, while Frenchman Samuel Umtiti is out of favour at the Camp Nou. This leaves just Clement Lenglet, Ronald Araujo and Oscar Mingueza as Barcelona’s only available centre-backs.\nMeanwhile, the Gunners could be in the hunt for a replacement for Sokratis Papastathopoulos, whose contract was terminated this January ahead of a move to Olympiacos.\nHowever, Mikel Arteta’s men already boast the fourth best defensive record in the Premier League. It is up the other end where their priorities should lie.",
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According to reports from Calciomercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are interested in signing Hector Bellerin from Arsenal in the summer.
Bellerin is a key player for Arsenal. The Spanish right-back made 16 appearances in the Premier League, and has bagged two assists as well.
The 25-year-old defender left Barcelona to join the Gunners as a 16-year-old, and the Catalan giants are now keen to get him back at the club.
The report claims that Barcelona are not alone in the race for Bellerin’s signature. PSG, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, are also interested in him.
Sportslens View
Bellerin, who is on £110k-per-week wages at the club, has a contract at the club till 2023. Arsenal are as such under no pressure to sell him, and they should try to do everything to keep him at the club.
Over the years, Barcelona have signed some of Arsenal’s best players, with the likes of Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song et al all having joined for the Catalan club from the Gunners.
It has been reported that Barcelona are looking to sign him for around for £22 million. Frankly, that’s laughable. For a player of Bellerin’s calibre, the Gunners should demand a high transfer fee if they at all they’re planning to sell him.
He is a leader on the pitch, and Arsenal must show ambition to keeping their best players. However, the lure of returning to his former club, and playing in the Champions League could be equally tempting for the Spanish defender.
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"According to reports from Calciomercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are interested in signing Hector Bellerin from Arsenal in the summer.\nBellerin is a key player for Arsenal. The Spanish right-back made 16 appearances in the Premier League, and has bagged two assists as well.\nThe 25-year-old defender left Barcelona to join the Gunners as a 16-year-old, and the Catalan giants are now keen to get him back at the club.\nThe report claims that Barcelona are not alone in the race for Bellerin’s signature. PSG, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, are also interested in him.\nSportslens View\nBellerin, who is on £110k-per-week wages at the club, has a contract at the club till 2023. Arsenal are as such under no pressure to sell him, and they should try to do everything to keep him at the club.\nOver the years, Barcelona have signed some of Arsenal’s best players, with the likes of Thierry Henry, Cesc Fabregas, Alex Song et al all having joined for the Catalan club from the Gunners.\nIt has been reported that Barcelona are looking to sign him for around for £22 million. Frankly, that’s laughable. For a player of Bellerin’s calibre, the Gunners should demand a high transfer fee if they at all they’re planning to sell him.\nHe is a leader on the pitch, and Arsenal must show ambition to keeping their best players. However, the lure of returning to his former club, and playing in the Champions League could be equally tempting for the Spanish defender.",
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Youssef En-Nesyri fancies the idea of joining West Ham
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West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the last few days.
According to Spanish publication Sport, the 23-year-old Moroccan attacker fancies the idea of playing for the London club.
En-Nesyri has 13 goals to his name in all competitions this season and he could be the long term replacement for Sebastien Haller.
It will be interesting to see if West Ham are now prepared to meet the asking price for the forward.
SL View: Significant asking price could be a gamble?
The 23-year-old has tremendous potential and he could develop into a top-class player for the Hammers.
We covered reports earlier that claim the player is valued at over €40 million by the Spanish club.
It would be a significant investment for the Premier League side but En-Nesyri is only 23 and he has plenty of time to justify that price tag.
That said, it would still be a gamble for the Hammers as the player would need time to adapt to the Premier League.
This is the first time the Moroccan has scored more than 11 goals in a season and there is no evidence to suggest that he could replicate his goal scoring form next year. He has 26 goals in his last five seasons in Spanish football before this one.
Also, there is the issue of him adapting to David Moyes’s style of football. Haller was a quality striker in the Bundesliga when he joined West Ham but he failed to adapt to Moyes’ direct style of play.
Sevilla have a different philosophy that has managed to get the best out of En-Nesyri and it remains to be seen how the player performs at the London club if he joins them.
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"West Ham United have been linked with a move for the Sevilla forward Youssef En-Nesyri in the last few days.\nAccording to Spanish publication Sport, the 23-year-old Moroccan attacker fancies the idea of playing for the London club.\nEn-Nesyri has 13 goals to his name in all competitions this season and he could be the long term replacement for Sebastien Haller.\nIt will be interesting to see if West Ham are now prepared to meet the asking price for the forward.\nSL View: Significant asking price could be a gamble?\nThe 23-year-old has tremendous potential and he could develop into a top-class player for the Hammers.\nWe covered reports earlier that claim the player is valued at over €40 million by the Spanish club.\nIt would be a significant investment for the Premier League side but En-Nesyri is only 23 and he has plenty of time to justify that price tag.\nThat said, it would still be a gamble for the Hammers as the player would need time to adapt to the Premier League.\nThis is the first time the Moroccan has scored more than 11 goals in a season and there is no evidence to suggest that he could replicate his goal scoring form next year. He has 26 goals in his last five seasons in Spanish football before this one.\nAlso, there is the issue of him adapting to David Moyes’s style of football. Haller was a quality striker in the Bundesliga when he joined West Ham but he failed to adapt to Moyes’ direct style of play.\nSevilla have a different philosophy that has managed to get the best out of En-Nesyri and it remains to be seen how the player performs at the London club if he joins them.",
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Bengaluru FC 0-1 SC East Bengal: Report, Ratings & Reaction as the Red & Gold Brigade March to Another Victory
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The only Saturday fixture of the Indian Super League was a very important clash, as 6th-placed Bengaluru FC faced 9th-placed SC East Bengal.
The Blues had gone on their longest losing streak in ISL history, and coach Carles Cuadrat lost his job as a result of that, so Naushad Moosa was taking interim charge for the first time tonight. Meanwhile, the Red and Gold Brigade were resurgent as they were unbeaten in four, so they were arguably the favourites.
An intriguing battle was set to ensue, and here’s what we made of it:
Report
Bengaluru FC pressed well early on, and nearly scored in the 15th minute when Parag Shrivas’ long throw reached Cleiton Silva in the six-yard box after Juanan flicked it on, but his low header just bounced over the crossbar.
However, it was SC East Bengal who took the lead in the 20th minute when Narayan Das played the ball across the box from the left, and Matti Steinmann guided the ball in with the outside of his boot.
Das could have made it 2-0 in the 26th minute as Ankit Mukherjee delivered a low cross towards him, but the ball came at him too fast and he missed wide. Seven minutes later, Erik Paartalu had a hit from outside the box at the other end, but it was kept out by Debjit Majumder.
Bengaluru FC’s next big chance came in the 48th minute when Sunil Chhetri exchanged a one-two with Kristian Opseth and let a volley fly towards the top corner from the left of the box, but Debjit was equal to it once again. Chhetri came close to scoring again in the 62nd minute when he opened up a shooting angle at the edge of the box, but yet again, Debjit denied him.
16 minutes later, Bright Enobakhare turned the ball over in the attacking third and opened a shooting angle at the edge of the box, but his effort was tipped away by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Bright then went through on goal from the halfway line after outpacing a defender in the 82nd minute, but Gurpreet came out and just about got a touch on the ball to prevent the ex-Wolves man from shooting.
East Bengal held out well in the end and came away with a deserved 1-0 win.
BENGALURU FC
Key Talking Point
Different Coach, Same Problems
After three defeats in a row, head coach Carles Cuadrat paid with his job for Bengaluru FC’s poor form. Naushad Moosa, his assistant, was tasked with steadying the ship until the club found a successor, but tonight, the result didn’t change.
The interim manager did make a few alterations to the Blues’ lineup and system, though, as neither Kristian Opseth nor Deshron Brown was given a starting birth as Cleiton Silva operated as a striker. Dimas Delgado was deployed much further ahead in midfield, forming a sort of a 4-2-3-1 with Udanta Singh on the right wing. In defence, Parag Shrivas and Ajith Kumar got their first starts at right-back and left-back respectively, meaning that Rahul Bheke was finally restored to centre-back.
The home side started off well, pressing high up the pitch and with good intensity. However, soon thereafter, their defence started to get exposed, and they conceded within 20 minutes. For the rest of the first half, they never looked like threatening East Bengal, so Moosa had a crucial team talk to deliver. He must have said something right, as the Blues looked a lot better in the second half, creating some good openings but always being thwarted by Debjit Majumder. After the substitutions, though, their push for an equaliser fell away and they had to resign to another defeat.
#BFCSCEB #WeAreBFC The good parts. Moosa looks comfortable. He got the tactics right in the second half. And we got a bunch of youngsters blooded. And waves of attacks. Time to look forward. Well played SCEB. Fowler is always a love. Truly it was a game of halves and GKs. — BFC Ultras (@bfcultras) January 9, 2021
If anything sums up this chaotic night for Bengaluru FC, it is the fact that Rahul Bheke started as a centre-back, switched to right-back in the second half and finished at left-back. So, the Blues have the same problems to solve, albeit with a different mind at the top.
Player Ratings
Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (6), Parag Shrivas (6), Rahul Bheke (6), Juanan (6), Ajith Kumar (4.5), Erik Paartalu (6.5), Suresh Wangjam (6), Udanta Singh (5), Dimas Delgado (5.5), Sunil Chhetri (7*), Cleiton Silva (5.5)
Subs: Kristian Opseth (6), Pratik Chaudhari (5.5), Namgyal Bhutia (5), Deshorn Brown (N/A), Amay Morajkar (N/A)
SC EAST BENGAL
Key Talking Point
East Bengal are Back
The start of the season was nothing short of disastrous for SC East Bengal, as they were languishing at the bottom of the table and looked way out of their depth. Robbie Fowler cut a frustrated figure on the touchline, and some fans were even calling for his sacking.
Things have turned around for the ISL newcomers now, though, as they are looking to be a much-improved side, especially with Bright Enobakhare in the mix. Robbie Fowler wasn’t on the touchline tonight owing to a one-match suspension, but his boys did just as well. They sustained some early pressure from Bengaluru FC, before seizing control of the match by scoring in the 20th minute. They held on to it too, easing into half-time with a comfortable 1-0 lead. Their opponents grew stronger in the second half, but for once, the East Bengal defence held out very strongly.
Credit must be given to Tony Grant, the main man on the touchline, who got his tactics spot on tonight. First of all, he utilised his wing-backs perfectly in the first half to push the Bengaluru wingers back and render them pretty ineffective in attack. Then, in the second half, he crucially brought on Aaron Amadi-Holloway up front to provide a fresh outlet for his under-pressure defence – a man who would hold the ball up and draw fouls or try to buy as much time as possible.
Good – another win! Better – a complete team performance! Best – yet to come! Watch out for us.#JoyEastBengal — Debapriya Deb (@debapriya_deb) January 9, 2021
This was perhaps SC East Bengal’s best performance of the season, as the squad looked coherent and compact and excelled in almost all departments of the game.
Player Ratings
Debjit Majumder (8*), Ankit Mukherjee (7), Scott Neville (7), Raju Gaikwad (6.5), Daniel Fox (7), Narayan Das (7.5), Matti Steinmann (7), Milan Singh (6.5), Bright Enobakhare (7.5), Harmanpreet Singh (5.5), Jacques Maghoma (7.5)
Subs: Mohammed Rafique (5), Aaron Amadi-Holloway (N/A)
Debjit Majumder
East Bengal’s defence did a very good job in this match, but when they were breached, Debjit Majumder proved unbeatable.
The Indian goalkeeper wasn’t kept too busy in the first half, but he did a good job of keeping things clean at the back. He was really tested in the second period, though, when he had to make a number of fine saves to keep a clean sheet. Sunil Chhetri, in particular, proved to be his greatest adversary, but the East Bengal man won the battle with some splendid stops, including a frontrunner for Save of the Week.
Even as a rival fan. So, so happy to see the revival of Debjit Majumder.
After a few rough yrs,. Debjit seems to be back to his best. Always rated him highly, so found the fall surprising Tonight ensured all 3 points for SCEB
But where do BFC go from here#BFCSCEB #LetsFootball — Maurya Mondal (@mauryamondal) January 9, 2021
The ex-Mohun Bagan man made 5 important saves, including 2 from shots inside the box in the match, while also winning all of his aerial duels.
A match-winning display at the back.
What This Means:
Bengaluru FC stay in sixth place with their fourth consecutive loss, and SC East Bengal also hold position on goal difference with a five-match unbeaten streak. Matti Steinmann got his third goal of the season, while his side’s second ISL Clean sheet secured the three points for them.
Bengaluru FC face NorthEast United next on Tuesday, while SC East Bengal take on Kerala Blasters on Friday.
Stats courtesy Sofascore.com
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Meanwhile, the Red and Gold Brigade were resurgent as they were unbeaten in four, so they were arguably the favourites.\nAn intriguing battle was set to ensue, and here’s what we made of it:\nReport\nBengaluru FC pressed well early on, and nearly scored in the 15th minute when Parag Shrivas’ long throw reached Cleiton Silva in the six-yard box after Juanan flicked it on, but his low header just bounced over the crossbar.\nHowever, it was SC East Bengal who took the lead in the 20th minute when Narayan Das played the ball across the box from the left, and Matti Steinmann guided the ball in with the outside of his boot.\nDas could have made it 2-0 in the 26th minute as Ankit Mukherjee delivered a low cross towards him, but the ball came at him too fast and he missed wide. Seven minutes later, Erik Paartalu had a hit from outside the box at the other end, but it was kept out by Debjit Majumder.\nBengaluru FC’s next big chance came in the 48th minute when Sunil Chhetri exchanged a one-two with Kristian Opseth and let a volley fly towards the top corner from the left of the box, but Debjit was equal to it once again. Chhetri came close to scoring again in the 62nd minute when he opened up a shooting angle at the edge of the box, but yet again, Debjit denied him.\n16 minutes later, Bright Enobakhare turned the ball over in the attacking third and opened a shooting angle at the edge of the box, but his effort was tipped away by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. Bright then went through on goal from the halfway line after outpacing a defender in the 82nd minute, but Gurpreet came out and just about got a touch on the ball to prevent the ex-Wolves man from shooting.\nEast Bengal held out well in the end and came away with a deserved 1-0 win.\nBENGALURU FC\nKey Talking Point\nDifferent Coach, Same Problems\nAfter three defeats in a row, head coach Carles Cuadrat paid with his job for Bengaluru FC’s poor form. Naushad Moosa, his assistant, was tasked with steadying the ship until the club found a successor, but tonight, the result didn’t change.\nThe interim manager did make a few alterations to the Blues’ lineup and system, though, as neither Kristian Opseth nor Deshron Brown was given a starting birth as Cleiton Silva operated as a striker. Dimas Delgado was deployed much further ahead in midfield, forming a sort of a 4-2-3-1 with Udanta Singh on the right wing. In defence, Parag Shrivas and Ajith Kumar got their first starts at right-back and left-back respectively, meaning that Rahul Bheke was finally restored to centre-back.\nThe home side started off well, pressing high up the pitch and with good intensity. However, soon thereafter, their defence started to get exposed, and they conceded within 20 minutes. For the rest of the first half, they never looked like threatening East Bengal, so Moosa had a crucial team talk to deliver. He must have said something right, as the Blues looked a lot better in the second half, creating some good openings but always being thwarted by Debjit Majumder. After the substitutions, though, their push for an equaliser fell away and they had to resign to another defeat.\n#BFCSCEB #WeAreBFC The good parts. Moosa looks comfortable. He got the tactics right in the second half. And we got a bunch of youngsters blooded. And waves of attacks. Time to look forward. Well played SCEB. Fowler is always a love. Truly it was a game of halves and GKs. — BFC Ultras (@bfcultras) January 9, 2021\nIf anything sums up this chaotic night for Bengaluru FC, it is the fact that Rahul Bheke started as a centre-back, switched to right-back in the second half and finished at left-back. So, the Blues have the same problems to solve, albeit with a different mind at the top.\nPlayer Ratings\nGurpreet Singh Sandhu (6), Parag Shrivas (6), Rahul Bheke (6), Juanan (6), Ajith Kumar (4.5), Erik Paartalu (6.5), Suresh Wangjam (6), Udanta Singh (5), Dimas Delgado (5.5), Sunil Chhetri (7*), Cleiton Silva (5.5)\nSubs: Kristian Opseth (6), Pratik Chaudhari (5.5), Namgyal Bhutia (5), Deshorn Brown (N/A), Amay Morajkar (N/A)\nSC EAST BENGAL\nKey Talking Point\nEast Bengal are Back\nThe start of the season was nothing short of disastrous for SC East Bengal, as they were languishing at the bottom of the table and looked way out of their depth. Robbie Fowler cut a frustrated figure on the touchline, and some fans were even calling for his sacking.\nThings have turned around for the ISL newcomers now, though, as they are looking to be a much-improved side, especially with Bright Enobakhare in the mix. Robbie Fowler wasn’t on the touchline tonight owing to a one-match suspension, but his boys did just as well. They sustained some early pressure from Bengaluru FC, before seizing control of the match by scoring in the 20th minute. They held on to it too, easing into half-time with a comfortable 1-0 lead. Their opponents grew stronger in the second half, but for once, the East Bengal defence held out very strongly.\nCredit must be given to Tony Grant, the main man on the touchline, who got his tactics spot on tonight. First of all, he utilised his wing-backs perfectly in the first half to push the Bengaluru wingers back and render them pretty ineffective in attack. Then, in the second half, he crucially brought on Aaron Amadi-Holloway up front to provide a fresh outlet for his under-pressure defence – a man who would hold the ball up and draw fouls or try to buy as much time as possible.\nGood – another win! Better – a complete team performance! Best – yet to come! Watch out for us.#JoyEastBengal — Debapriya Deb (@debapriya_deb) January 9, 2021\nThis was perhaps SC East Bengal’s best performance of the season, as the squad looked coherent and compact and excelled in almost all departments of the game.\nPlayer Ratings\nDebjit Majumder (8*), Ankit Mukherjee (7), Scott Neville (7), Raju Gaikwad (6.5), Daniel Fox (7), Narayan Das (7.5), Matti Steinmann (7), Milan Singh (6.5), Bright Enobakhare (7.5), Harmanpreet Singh (5.5), Jacques Maghoma (7.5)\nSubs: Mohammed Rafique (5), Aaron Amadi-Holloway (N/A)\nDebjit Majumder\nEast Bengal’s defence did a very good job in this match, but when they were breached, Debjit Majumder proved unbeatable.\nThe Indian goalkeeper wasn’t kept too busy in the first half, but he did a good job of keeping things clean at the back. He was really tested in the second period, though, when he had to make a number of fine saves to keep a clean sheet. Sunil Chhetri, in particular, proved to be his greatest adversary, but the East Bengal man won the battle with some splendid stops, including a frontrunner for Save of the Week.\nEven as a rival fan. So, so happy to see the revival of Debjit Majumder.\nAfter a few rough yrs,. Debjit seems to be back to his best. Always rated him highly, so found the fall surprising Tonight ensured all 3 points for SCEB\nBut where do BFC go from here#BFCSCEB #LetsFootball — Maurya Mondal (@mauryamondal) January 9, 2021\nThe ex-Mohun Bagan man made 5 important saves, including 2 from shots inside the box in the match, while also winning all of his aerial duels.\nA match-winning display at the back.\nWhat This Means:\nBengaluru FC stay in sixth place with their fourth consecutive loss, and SC East Bengal also hold position on goal difference with a five-match unbeaten streak. Matti Steinmann got his third goal of the season, while his side’s second ISL Clean sheet secured the three points for them.\nBengaluru FC face NorthEast United next on Tuesday, while SC East Bengal take on Kerala Blasters on Friday.\nStats courtesy Sofascore.com",
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Chelsea are set to sack Frank Lampard as their manager later today and former Paris Saint Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to take over as his replacement.
According to the Athletic, things went sour between Lampard and the Chelsea hierarchy behind the scenes and the former midfielder is set to pay the price for that.
The report adds that Lampard’s relationship with the Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia had deteriorated and he was barely involved in transfers as well.
Apparently, Petr Cech was involved in talking to the players’ agents regarding transfers.
In terms of performances, Chelsea have been mediocre this season under Lampard’s management and he failed to get the best out of his big-money signings after spending more than £200 million in the summer.47
The likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz have been a shadow of their former selves and it will be interesting to see if Tuchel can get the best out of them now.
The 47-year-old German is a more attacking manager and he might be able to utilise the skillsets of the Chelsea attackers better.
Both Borussia Dortmund and PSG played impressive attacking football under his management and Chelsea fans will be hoping for the same when he takes over.
The Blues will be hoping to qualify for Champions League football this season and they are currently 9th in the Premier League table.
Tuchel will be expected to improve them immediately and guide them to Champions League qualification this season. He guided PSG to consecutive league titles and helped them reach the finals of the Champions League last season.
It remains to be seen if he can fit in with the Chelsea hierarchy now. Tuchel is often regarded as a difficult character and he did manage to fall out with the board at PSG and Dortmund.
Whatever happens please do not take it out on Thomas Tuchel. He is a top manager! — CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) January 25, 2021
Frank Lampard will be fired by Chelsea today. Thomas Tuchel will be the next manager of Chelsea Football Club. Gutted in all honesty. pic.twitter.com/P37VznIATN — Uber Chelsea FC 🏆 (@UberCheIseaFC) January 25, 2021
I’m as big a Frank fan as anyone, but he is not a top manager. I would have liked to have seen him stay on as an Assistant, but I know that’s difficult. I rate Tuchel and hope our shape and organisation (particularly in defensive transitions) begins to improve. — Richard Whiting (@RichWhiting) January 25, 2021
Sad day. Truth is he got the job too early. I hope he learns a lot from this, I believe he will make a good manager because he has the right mentality. — Windy Miller (@gavphotography) January 25, 2021
Wrong decision — Chelsea Blues (@CheIseaBIues) January 25, 2021
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"Chelsea are set to sack Frank Lampard as their manager later today and former Paris Saint Germain boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to take over as his replacement.\nAccording to the Athletic, things went sour between Lampard and the Chelsea hierarchy behind the scenes and the former midfielder is set to pay the price for that.\nThe report adds that Lampard’s relationship with the Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia had deteriorated and he was barely involved in transfers as well.\nApparently, Petr Cech was involved in talking to the players’ agents regarding transfers.\nIn terms of performances, Chelsea have been mediocre this season under Lampard’s management and he failed to get the best out of his big-money signings after spending more than £200 million in the summer.47\nThe likes of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz have been a shadow of their former selves and it will be interesting to see if Tuchel can get the best out of them now.\nThe 47-year-old German is a more attacking manager and he might be able to utilise the skillsets of the Chelsea attackers better.\nBoth Borussia Dortmund and PSG played impressive attacking football under his management and Chelsea fans will be hoping for the same when he takes over.\nThe Blues will be hoping to qualify for Champions League football this season and they are currently 9th in the Premier League table.\nTuchel will be expected to improve them immediately and guide them to Champions League qualification this season. He guided PSG to consecutive league titles and helped them reach the finals of the Champions League last season.\nIt remains to be seen if he can fit in with the Chelsea hierarchy now. Tuchel is often regarded as a difficult character and he did manage to fall out with the board at PSG and Dortmund.\nWhatever happens please do not take it out on Thomas Tuchel. He is a top manager! — CFCDaily (@CFCDaily) January 25, 2021\nFrank Lampard will be fired by Chelsea today. Thomas Tuchel will be the next manager of Chelsea Football Club. Gutted in all honesty. pic.twitter.com/P37VznIATN — Uber Chelsea FC 🏆 (@UberCheIseaFC) January 25, 2021\nI’m as big a Frank fan as anyone, but he is not a top manager. I would have liked to have seen him stay on as an Assistant, but I know that’s difficult. I rate Tuchel and hope our shape and organisation (particularly in defensive transitions) begins to improve. — Richard Whiting (@RichWhiting) January 25, 2021\nSad day. Truth is he got the job too early. I hope he learns a lot from this, I believe he will make a good manager because he has the right mentality. — Windy Miller (@gavphotography) January 25, 2021\nWrong decision — Chelsea Blues (@CheIseaBIues) January 25, 2021",
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Everton are looking to sign the Bayern Munich attacker Joshua Zirkzee.
The 19-year-old is highly rated at the German club and Everton are looking to snap him up this month.
According to Max Bielefeld from Sky Sports, Everton are currently locked in talks with the German champions regarding the transfer of the youngster and the two clubs are discussing a loan deal with an obligation to buy.
It will be interesting to see if Everton agree to pay the asking price for Zirkzee.
The report from Sky Sports claims that Bayern are demanding a fee of over €10 million for the youngster and the transaction will not be easy for Everton.
Sky sources: Talks between @Everton and @FCBayern ongoing for a transfer of Joshua Zirkzee. Loan with obligation to buy (10m€+) is being discussed. Financially not an easy transaction for Everton though #TransferUpdate pic.twitter.com/NL1wtOktSW — Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 18, 2021
SL View: Long term investment
The 19-year-old could prove to be a solid long term investment for Everton.
He managed to break into the first team seen at Bayern Munich last year and he scored four goals in nine league games for the German giants.
He has made three league appearances for Bayern so far this season and he has a big future ahead of him.
Everton could certainly use some depth in their attack and Zirkzee might prove to be a quality addition in the short term as well.
He could be a squad player for Carlo Ancelotti this season. Everton need a game-changer from the bench and the 19-year-old could be that player for the Toffees.
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"Everton are looking to sign the Bayern Munich attacker Joshua Zirkzee.\nThe 19-year-old is highly rated at the German club and Everton are looking to snap him up this month.\nAccording to Max Bielefeld from Sky Sports, Everton are currently locked in talks with the German champions regarding the transfer of the youngster and the two clubs are discussing a loan deal with an obligation to buy.\nIt will be interesting to see if Everton agree to pay the asking price for Zirkzee.\nThe report from Sky Sports claims that Bayern are demanding a fee of over €10 million for the youngster and the transaction will not be easy for Everton.\nSky sources: Talks between @Everton and @FCBayern ongoing for a transfer of Joshua Zirkzee. Loan with obligation to buy (10m€+) is being discussed. Financially not an easy transaction for Everton though #TransferUpdate pic.twitter.com/NL1wtOktSW — Max Bielefeld (@Sky_MaxB) January 18, 2021\nSL View: Long term investment\nThe 19-year-old could prove to be a solid long term investment for Everton.\nHe managed to break into the first team seen at Bayern Munich last year and he scored four goals in nine league games for the German giants.\nHe has made three league appearances for Bayern so far this season and he has a big future ahead of him.\nEverton could certainly use some depth in their attack and Zirkzee might prove to be a quality addition in the short term as well.\nHe could be a squad player for Carlo Ancelotti this season. Everton need a game-changer from the bench and the 19-year-old could be that player for the Toffees.",
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Newcastle fans react to Jeff Hendrick's display vs Leeds
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Newcastle United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leeds United at home earlier tonight and the fans will be disappointed with the showing once again.
The Magpies have now failed to win their last 11 games in all competitions.
The players were expected to put on a fight after their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend but the team failed to show up once again.
Leeds controlled the game in the first half and they have deservedly picked up all three points in the end.
Steve Bruce will probably count his side unlucky because of the fact that they hit the crossbar twice but Newcastle were extremely mediocre throughout the game and they deserved to end up on the losing side.
The fans were particularly disappointed with the performance of Jeff Hendrick.
The 28-year-old was quite poor against Villa and it was quite surprising that Bruce chose to start him in the midfield once again.
The former Burnley player has struggled to live up to the expectations since his move to Newcastle and it would be wise of the manager to take him out of the firing line for a few weeks now.
Hendrick is clearly lacking in confidence and sharpness right now. A spell away from the starting line-up could help him rebuild his morale.
He was lacking in composure and bravery tonight. Furthermore, he was clumsy on the ball and Leeds managed to press him out of possession with ease.
Here is what the Newcastle fans had to say about his performance tonight.
He is the worst player ever — PageyRich (@pagey_rich) January 26, 2021
Hendrick is a disgrace to our club. He picks up his wages every week and doesn’t contribute anything. Just like Joelinton!!!!!! If we didn’t have those 2 players, we’d be top 3, for sure. Super unlucky — WorPhil (@Fan1990Nufc) January 26, 2021
Was he playing? — Dan🕙 (@frodo0905) January 26, 2021
You can see why Burnley weren’t bothered about him leading. With our team its a no brainer Hayden & Shelvey in CM. Now Hayden is playing RB — Adam Stordy (@AJStordy2) January 26, 2021
Who is Jeff Hendrick as I haven’t seen him play a game yet 🤷🏻♂️ — Daniel Ruffell (@ruffelldan) January 26, 2021
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"Newcastle United crashed to a 2-1 defeat against Leeds United at home earlier tonight and the fans will be disappointed with the showing once again.\nThe Magpies have now failed to win their last 11 games in all competitions.\nThe players were expected to put on a fight after their defeat to Aston Villa last weekend but the team failed to show up once again.\nLeeds controlled the game in the first half and they have deservedly picked up all three points in the end.\nSteve Bruce will probably count his side unlucky because of the fact that they hit the crossbar twice but Newcastle were extremely mediocre throughout the game and they deserved to end up on the losing side.\nThe fans were particularly disappointed with the performance of Jeff Hendrick.\nThe 28-year-old was quite poor against Villa and it was quite surprising that Bruce chose to start him in the midfield once again.\nThe former Burnley player has struggled to live up to the expectations since his move to Newcastle and it would be wise of the manager to take him out of the firing line for a few weeks now.\nHendrick is clearly lacking in confidence and sharpness right now. A spell away from the starting line-up could help him rebuild his morale.\nHe was lacking in composure and bravery tonight. Furthermore, he was clumsy on the ball and Leeds managed to press him out of possession with ease.\nHere is what the Newcastle fans had to say about his performance tonight.\nHe is the worst player ever — PageyRich (@pagey_rich) January 26, 2021\nHendrick is a disgrace to our club. He picks up his wages every week and doesn’t contribute anything. Just like Joelinton!!!!!! If we didn’t have those 2 players, we’d be top 3, for sure. Super unlucky — WorPhil (@Fan1990Nufc) January 26, 2021\nWas he playing? — Dan🕙 (@frodo0905) January 26, 2021\nYou can see why Burnley weren’t bothered about him leading. With our team its a no brainer Hayden & Shelvey in CM. Now Hayden is playing RB — Adam Stordy (@AJStordy2) January 26, 2021\nWho is Jeff Hendrick as I haven’t seen him play a game yet 🤷🏻♂️ — Daniel Ruffell (@ruffelldan) January 26, 2021",
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The news that numerous Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation with Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan is undoubtedly an intriguing proposition.
According to Sky Sports, at least four unnamed top-flight clubs are considering making a move for the French under-20 international.
AC Milan were believed to be leading the race to sign Simakan, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Italian club were close to completing a deal.
However, their bid remains short of what Strasbourg are demanding, opening up the possibility of other clubs making an offer.
Mohamed Simakan – Our View
Simakan is rated as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe having already established himself in Strasbourg’s first team.
The 20-year-old was linked with both Everton and Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year, and it would be no surprise if they are amongst the clubs contemplating a bid for his services.
Everton have been hit by injuries to defenders this season, and they will be eager to ensure they are not caught short in the second half of the campaign.
Spurs have repeatedly been tipped to sign a defender in the run-up to the January transfer window, and Simakan fits the profile of the players they tend to sign.
With Toby Alderweireld approaching his 32nd birthday the club needs long-term replacements and Simakan may well be the answer.
Both Everton and Spurs represent excellent options for Simakan, particularly as he would have the opportunity to work under managers who excel defensively.
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"The news that numerous Premier League clubs are monitoring the situation with Strasbourg defender Mohamed Simakan is undoubtedly an intriguing proposition.\nAccording to Sky Sports, at least four unnamed top-flight clubs are considering making a move for the French under-20 international.\nAC Milan were believed to be leading the race to sign Simakan, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that the Italian club were close to completing a deal.\nHowever, their bid remains short of what Strasbourg are demanding, opening up the possibility of other clubs making an offer.\nMohamed Simakan – Our View\nSimakan is rated as one of the most promising young defenders in Europe having already established himself in Strasbourg’s first team.\nThe 20-year-old was linked with both Everton and Tottenham Hotspur earlier this year, and it would be no surprise if they are amongst the clubs contemplating a bid for his services.\nEverton have been hit by injuries to defenders this season, and they will be eager to ensure they are not caught short in the second half of the campaign.\nSpurs have repeatedly been tipped to sign a defender in the run-up to the January transfer window, and Simakan fits the profile of the players they tend to sign.\nWith Toby Alderweireld approaching his 32nd birthday the club needs long-term replacements and Simakan may well be the answer.\nBoth Everton and Spurs represent excellent options for Simakan, particularly as he would have the opportunity to work under managers who excel defensively.",
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Liverpool are interested in signing 20-year-old Sven Botman from Lille this month.
According to the transfer window podcast by Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry, the Reds have been in contact with the defender’s agent and they are expected to submit a bid this month.
The French outfit are apparently going through a financial crisis and they could look to cash in on their key players if there is a good offer on the table.
Liverpool need to sign a quality centre back after injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.
Joel Matip has been quite injury proven as well and Jurgen Klopp cannot rely on the Cameroon defender to remain fit every week.
The Liverpool manager has been reliant on midfielder Fabinho and academy prospects like Rhys Williams to fill in for the injured defenders in the recent months.
Botman is highly rated around Europe and he has a big future ahead of him. A move to Liverpool could be the ideal next step in his career and working with a world class manager like Jurgen Klopp could help him improve.
The German manager has done well to develop defenders like Trent Alexander Arnold Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez during his time at Liverpool and he could have a similar impact Sven Botman’ game.
It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee in the coming weeks.
Liverpool are firmly in the title race right now and a quality January signing like Sven Botman could give them the boost they need to go on and retain their Premier League crown.
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"Liverpool are interested in signing 20-year-old Sven Botman from Lille this month.\nAccording to the transfer window podcast by Duncan Castles and Ian McGarry, the Reds have been in contact with the defender’s agent and they are expected to submit a bid this month.\nThe French outfit are apparently going through a financial crisis and they could look to cash in on their key players if there is a good offer on the table.\nLiverpool need to sign a quality centre back after injuries to Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez.\nJoel Matip has been quite injury proven as well and Jurgen Klopp cannot rely on the Cameroon defender to remain fit every week.\nThe Liverpool manager has been reliant on midfielder Fabinho and academy prospects like Rhys Williams to fill in for the injured defenders in the recent months.\nBotman is highly rated around Europe and he has a big future ahead of him. A move to Liverpool could be the ideal next step in his career and working with a world class manager like Jurgen Klopp could help him improve.\nThe German manager has done well to develop defenders like Trent Alexander Arnold Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez during his time at Liverpool and he could have a similar impact Sven Botman’ game.\nIt will be interesting to see if the two clubs can agree on a fee in the coming weeks.\nLiverpool are firmly in the title race right now and a quality January signing like Sven Botman could give them the boost they need to go on and retain their Premier League crown.",
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Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was not completely fit during their Premier League clash against West Ham on Friday night.
The Toffees suffered their first defeat of 2021 after losing 1-0 to West Ham at Goodison Park.
Everton went into the fixture with full confidence after beating the likes of Chelsea, Leicester City, Arsenal and Sheffield United in their previous four games. They remain fourth in the Premier League.
Although Ancelotti refused to give any excuse, he suggested that Everton had several key players who were not at their best physical shape during the game.
He particularly mentioned that Calvert-Lewin faced a problem during the game, and therefore couldn’t deliver with full effort.
Everton enjoyed 60 per cent of possession against the Hammers and had 10 attempts on goal, but they just couldn’t find the net.
“We have players with quality who are not in their best condition, like James and Richarlison, who was coming back from a concussion [suffered against Manchester United nine days ago],” said Ancelotti to the club’s official website.
“Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] had a problem during the game and was not 100 percent.”
However, Everton will be pleased to see the return of Colombian winger James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid playmaker played the final 26 minutes after being four weeks out with a calf problem.
While the confidence in the team is sky high, it remains to be seen whether the Toffees can maintain the momentum. They will face Wolves and Aston Villa away from home and face Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City at home in their next three Premier League games.
Calvert-Lewin has been in outstanding form this season, managing 11 goals in the Premier League thus far.
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"Carlo Ancelotti has claimed that Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin was not completely fit during their Premier League clash against West Ham on Friday night.\nThe Toffees suffered their first defeat of 2021 after losing 1-0 to West Ham at Goodison Park.\nEverton went into the fixture with full confidence after beating the likes of Chelsea, Leicester City, Arsenal and Sheffield United in their previous four games. They remain fourth in the Premier League.\nAlthough Ancelotti refused to give any excuse, he suggested that Everton had several key players who were not at their best physical shape during the game.\nHe particularly mentioned that Calvert-Lewin faced a problem during the game, and therefore couldn’t deliver with full effort.\nEverton enjoyed 60 per cent of possession against the Hammers and had 10 attempts on goal, but they just couldn’t find the net.\n“We have players with quality who are not in their best condition, like James and Richarlison, who was coming back from a concussion [suffered against Manchester United nine days ago],” said Ancelotti to the club’s official website.\n“Dominic [Calvert-Lewin] had a problem during the game and was not 100 percent.”\nHowever, Everton will be pleased to see the return of Colombian winger James Rodriguez. The former Real Madrid playmaker played the final 26 minutes after being four weeks out with a calf problem.\nWhile the confidence in the team is sky high, it remains to be seen whether the Toffees can maintain the momentum. They will face Wolves and Aston Villa away from home and face Brendan Rodgers’ Leicester City at home in their next three Premier League games.\nCalvert-Lewin has been in outstanding form this season, managing 11 goals in the Premier League thus far.",
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Popular journalist and Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has suggested that Harry Winks could leave Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.
Sky Sports reported earlier this week that Valencia are interested in signing the England midfielder on loan. They made two approaches and were rejected both times.
Balague claimed before that Valencia offered to pay Wink’s £50k-per-week wages, but Spurs rejected their offer.
Jose Mourinho said in his press conference before the Fulham clash that Spurs are not looking to offload Winks on loan.
However, Balague has claimed today that Winks admires Spanish football and, at some point, he would like to play in Spain. Spurs are not looking to sell him at the moment, but they could listen to offers during the summer.
Balague adds that Mourinho doesn’t consider Winks as an essential part of his squad, despite the fact they started against Fulham last night.
#AskGuillem is back! I chat about why Winks can't leave now, about the #FCB elections, Sergio Ramos and his Real Madrid future, Ousmane Dembele, and more. 📺: https://t.co/WoLkVCI39l pic.twitter.com/C6m6OGwKQU — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) January 14, 2021
SL View: Interesting situation
The England midfielder has made only six starts in the Premier League and has mostly played in the Europa League and other cup games.
Winks himself admitted earlier this season that he wasn’t happy with his situation at Spurs.
He has been getting more starts recently, and it is up to the player now to cement his position in the team.
Winks is a very good passer of the ball and he is a technically gifted midfielder. Probably, his game is more suited to the Spanish league, but a move away from Spurs this month is out of the question.
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"Popular journalist and Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has suggested that Harry Winks could leave Tottenham Hotspur in the summer transfer window.\nSky Sports reported earlier this week that Valencia are interested in signing the England midfielder on loan. They made two approaches and were rejected both times.\nBalague claimed before that Valencia offered to pay Wink’s £50k-per-week wages, but Spurs rejected their offer.\nJose Mourinho said in his press conference before the Fulham clash that Spurs are not looking to offload Winks on loan.\nHowever, Balague has claimed today that Winks admires Spanish football and, at some point, he would like to play in Spain. Spurs are not looking to sell him at the moment, but they could listen to offers during the summer.\nBalague adds that Mourinho doesn’t consider Winks as an essential part of his squad, despite the fact they started against Fulham last night.\n#AskGuillem is back! I chat about why Winks can't leave now, about the #FCB elections, Sergio Ramos and his Real Madrid future, Ousmane Dembele, and more. 📺: https://t.co/WoLkVCI39l pic.twitter.com/C6m6OGwKQU — Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) January 14, 2021\nSL View: Interesting situation\nThe England midfielder has made only six starts in the Premier League and has mostly played in the Europa League and other cup games.\nWinks himself admitted earlier this season that he wasn’t happy with his situation at Spurs.\nHe has been getting more starts recently, and it is up to the player now to cement his position in the team.\nWinks is a very good passer of the ball and he is a technically gifted midfielder. Probably, his game is more suited to the Spanish league, but a move away from Spurs this month is out of the question.",
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Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is expected to leave the club this month.
According to Todofichajes, Thomas Tuchel is likely to allow the young Scotsman to leave on a loan deal so that he can continue his development with regular first team football elsewhere.
The German manager has been confirmed as the club’s replacement for Frank Lampard.
Gilmour is highly rated at Chelsea but he is unlikely to play often during the remainder of the season. Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are all ahead of him in the pecking order.
Apparently, the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are keen on signing the 19-year-old on loan until the end of the season. West Bromwich Albion have also been mentioned as a potential destination.
SL View: Decision could benefit the Blues in the long run
Gilmour has impressed during his first team cameos this season and the decision to loan him out for regular football could prove to be a wise one eventually. He has made six appearances for the Blues this season.
He has the potential to develop into a top-class player for Chelsea but the club will have to ensure that his progression is not halted.
It will be interesting to see where the 19-year-old ends up this month. The likes of Wolves and Villa have plenty of options in their midfield and Gilmour might struggle to get regular game time at those clubs.
A move to West Brom might allow him to play more often. The Baggies are in a relegation battle and they could use all the quality they can get. Someone like Gilmour could make a positive difference to their squad.
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"Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour is expected to leave the club this month.\nAccording to Todofichajes, Thomas Tuchel is likely to allow the young Scotsman to leave on a loan deal so that he can continue his development with regular first team football elsewhere.\nThe German manager has been confirmed as the club’s replacement for Frank Lampard.\nGilmour is highly rated at Chelsea but he is unlikely to play often during the remainder of the season. Mateo Kovacic, Jorginho and N’Golo Kante are all ahead of him in the pecking order.\nApparently, the likes of Wolverhampton Wanderers, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are keen on signing the 19-year-old on loan until the end of the season. West Bromwich Albion have also been mentioned as a potential destination.\nSL View: Decision could benefit the Blues in the long run\nGilmour has impressed during his first team cameos this season and the decision to loan him out for regular football could prove to be a wise one eventually. He has made six appearances for the Blues this season.\nHe has the potential to develop into a top-class player for Chelsea but the club will have to ensure that his progression is not halted.\nIt will be interesting to see where the 19-year-old ends up this month. The likes of Wolves and Villa have plenty of options in their midfield and Gilmour might struggle to get regular game time at those clubs.\nA move to West Brom might allow him to play more often. The Baggies are in a relegation battle and they could use all the quality they can get. Someone like Gilmour could make a positive difference to their squad.",
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Southampton are enjoying a fantastic start to the season thanks to the wonderful tactics of boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, who is thriving at the helm.
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Southampton is currently enjoying one of their best starts to a Premier League campaign in a very, very long time. Ahead of Monday’s clash with league leaders Liverpool, the Saints are tied for seventh place with a game in hand, while just three points off the second spot as the top of the Premier League table remains extremely competitive.
After eight league matches, Southampton was sitting at the very top of England’s top flight for the first time in their history. Although it was short-lived, it just goes to show how impressive this club has been. Considering they finished in 11th place last season, it’s been a remarkable run for the Saints.
The question is, does this team really have what it takes to contest for a top-six finish? It’s still very early in the season, so it would be hard to predict. But certainly, all signs are pointing to it.
Despite the brilliance of Danny Ings and James Ward-Prowse in the final third, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is the man who has brought the best out of his players. After nearly getting sacked last season, the Austrian has completely flipped the script in 2020/21.
His brilliant tactics have Southampton keeping up with the best of the best in the Premier League. Hasenhuttl typically plays a 4-2-2-2 formation, which he perfected at RB Leipzig before making the switch to St Mary’s in 2018.
Patience
His backline is very patient and smart with their decisions as they generate build-up into their opponent’s half. The Saints’ full-backs tend to push out wide, which is especially instrumental when moving the ball up the flanks on the counter-attack. But, Southampton’s defenders have no issues just knocking the ball back and forth in their own end before actually finding the opportunity to set an attacker free.
Due to their consistent passing at the back, it tends to draw their opponents in, which opens up more space for their midfielders and forwards to lose their checks. Due to this, the Saints can find vertical passes through the middle up to the likes of Ings and Che Adams, or simply get the ball out wide and swiftly move up the pitch. They’re never rushed to surge forward if the opportunities don’t present themselves. But, oppositions definitely get pulled in, thinking they can push more men forward and create a mistake in the Southampton backline. Sure, it happens from time to time but typically, these tactics work quite well.
Hasenhuttl loves to create chances from the flanks because of his side’s tremendous pace. With players like Kyle Walker-Peters and Theo Walcott, there’s always the possibility of beating an opponent simply with speed then whipping in early crosses when they can catch their oppositions off guard. When this does happen, Southampton loves to overload the box with players, typically having three or four attackers present.
Possession isn’t a necessity
The Saints aren’t focused on possessing the ball for the majority of matches but rather, creating meaningful opportunities in the final third that actually give them a legitimate chance to bag goals. If they can’t find the necessary space to move forward, they’re also not afraid to restart the engine and dump the ball back to their defenders.
This is what makes Hasenhuttl’s tactics different than say, a Leeds. Marcelo Bielsa, for example, it’s hell-bent on attacking all the time which has often left his side vulnerable at the back this season. Don’t get me wrong they play beautiful football at times, but there’s less of a focus on defending.
With Southampton, they’re always stable in their own end, especially since one of their defensive midfielders usually drops back as well. However, when they don’t have the ball, the Saints put immense pressure on their opponents to create turnovers or make senseless passes.
Southampton rank first in the Premier League this season in tackles succeeded and attempted with 11.7 and 19.7 per match, respectively. As a backline, they’re just second in the league behind Leeds as well with 315 tackles this term. Physicality is certainly a strong suit of this outfit in all areas of the pitch.
When attacking, the Saints are also not afraid to attempt low percentage passes into the channels. Sure, the long balls over the top don’t always work out, but there have been several occasions this season where Ings, Walcott, or Adams have run onto these types of balls and buried goals. It’s just one area of their game that has its place in the tactics that Hasenhuttl instills.
A well-rounded squad
There is no doubt that Ings is the heartbeat of this club thanks to his ability to bag goals. The Englishmen has missed time this season, but nonetheless, he’s netted six goals and tallied three assists. Adams is finally coming into his own with Southampton and has formed quite the partnership with Ings, while Walcott has brought excitement to the attack as well. Then from dead-ball situations, Ward-Prowse has been an absolute magician.
From front to back, the Saints are a fundamentally sound team. It may have taken a couple of years for Ralph Hasenhuttl to really find his footing at St Mary’s, but every single player has now bought into his system. In return, Southampton is thriving and making their case for a spot in Europe by the season’s end.
Read Next:
Southampton January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions
Southampton FC Crest: Re-imagined for a new era
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But certainly, all signs are pointing to it.\nDespite the brilliance of Danny Ings and James Ward-Prowse in the final third, manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is the man who has brought the best out of his players. After nearly getting sacked last season, the Austrian has completely flipped the script in 2020/21.\nHis brilliant tactics have Southampton keeping up with the best of the best in the Premier League. Hasenhuttl typically plays a 4-2-2-2 formation, which he perfected at RB Leipzig before making the switch to St Mary’s in 2018.\nPatience\nHis backline is very patient and smart with their decisions as they generate build-up into their opponent’s half. The Saints’ full-backs tend to push out wide, which is especially instrumental when moving the ball up the flanks on the counter-attack. But, Southampton’s defenders have no issues just knocking the ball back and forth in their own end before actually finding the opportunity to set an attacker free.\nDue to their consistent passing at the back, it tends to draw their opponents in, which opens up more space for their midfielders and forwards to lose their checks. Due to this, the Saints can find vertical passes through the middle up to the likes of Ings and Che Adams, or simply get the ball out wide and swiftly move up the pitch. They’re never rushed to surge forward if the opportunities don’t present themselves. But, oppositions definitely get pulled in, thinking they can push more men forward and create a mistake in the Southampton backline. Sure, it happens from time to time but typically, these tactics work quite well.\nHasenhuttl loves to create chances from the flanks because of his side’s tremendous pace. With players like Kyle Walker-Peters and Theo Walcott, there’s always the possibility of beating an opponent simply with speed then whipping in early crosses when they can catch their oppositions off guard. When this does happen, Southampton loves to overload the box with players, typically having three or four attackers present.\nPossession isn’t a necessity\nThe Saints aren’t focused on possessing the ball for the majority of matches but rather, creating meaningful opportunities in the final third that actually give them a legitimate chance to bag goals. If they can’t find the necessary space to move forward, they’re also not afraid to restart the engine and dump the ball back to their defenders.\nThis is what makes Hasenhuttl’s tactics different than say, a Leeds. Marcelo Bielsa, for example, it’s hell-bent on attacking all the time which has often left his side vulnerable at the back this season. Don’t get me wrong they play beautiful football at times, but there’s less of a focus on defending.\nWith Southampton, they’re always stable in their own end, especially since one of their defensive midfielders usually drops back as well. However, when they don’t have the ball, the Saints put immense pressure on their opponents to create turnovers or make senseless passes.\nSouthampton rank first in the Premier League this season in tackles succeeded and attempted with 11.7 and 19.7 per match, respectively. As a backline, they’re just second in the league behind Leeds as well with 315 tackles this term. Physicality is certainly a strong suit of this outfit in all areas of the pitch.\nWhen attacking, the Saints are also not afraid to attempt low percentage passes into the channels. Sure, the long balls over the top don’t always work out, but there have been several occasions this season where Ings, Walcott, or Adams have run onto these types of balls and buried goals. It’s just one area of their game that has its place in the tactics that Hasenhuttl instills.\nA well-rounded squad\nThere is no doubt that Ings is the heartbeat of this club thanks to his ability to bag goals. The Englishmen has missed time this season, but nonetheless, he’s netted six goals and tallied three assists. Adams is finally coming into his own with Southampton and has formed quite the partnership with Ings, while Walcott has brought excitement to the attack as well. Then from dead-ball situations, Ward-Prowse has been an absolute magician.\nFrom front to back, the Saints are a fundamentally sound team. It may have taken a couple of years for Ralph Hasenhuttl to really find his footing at St Mary’s, but every single player has now bought into his system. In return, Southampton is thriving and making their case for a spot in Europe by the season’s end.\nRead Next:\nSouthampton January 2021 Transfer Window Predictions\nSouthampton FC Crest: Re-imagined for a new era",
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Former Tottenham striker and club hero Jurgen Klinsmann has suggested that Gareth Bale’s situation at the club is ‘difficult to comprehend’.
Spurs boss Jose Mourinho made 10 changes to the side that won 5-0 against Marine in the FA Cup on Sunday.
Despite the wholesale changes, the north London club were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw in the Premier League after Ivan Cavaleiro scored a late header to earn the Cottagers a hard-fought draw.
Both the teams attempted 15 shots during the game, but fans and pundits were left puzzled as Mourinho didn’t use either of Gareth Bale, Dele Alli or Lucas Moura from the bench when they badly needed a goal.
Klinsmann has been left baffled by Mourinho’s decision as well. He said to ESPN:
“It’s very difficult to comprehend Gareth Bale’s situation. If you don’t put in certain point of time like Lucas Moura, Dele Alli or Gareth, you know it’s just put up a big question mark – why? You cannot become too dependable on Son and Harry Kane.”
SL View: Frustrating loan move
Tottenham fans were very excited when Bale returned to his former club on loan from Real Madrid during the summer.
The Welsh winger struggled with fitness at the start of the season having hardly featured for Madrid under Zinedine Zidane in the past 18 months.
However, it seems, Bale hasn’t done enough to convince Mourinho to use him regularly. He has made only one start in the Premier League, and a further three appearances have come from the bench.
Bale has featured heavily in the Europa League having started in all the six matches.
Spurs have an option to sign Bale permanently at the end of the season, but they are unlikely to take that route unless the Welshman makes a strong impact in the second half of the campaign.
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Gareth Bale returned to Tottenham Hotspur on a loan deal earlier this summer but the Welshman has failed to live up to the expectations so far.
The 31-year-old has made eleven appearances for the London side in all competitions and he has scored three goals.
Spurs fans would have expected a lot more from the winger when their club decided to sign him on loan with the option to make the move permanent.
The player has had knee problems and calf problems since his move and Spanish publication Sport are reporting that Tottenham are now unwilling to activate the purchase option for Bale.
Apparently, Jose Mourinho has lost confidence in the player and he will return to Madrid once his loan deal is over.
It seems that the Spanish giants will be stuck with the Welshman until his contract expires in the summer of 2022.
Bale’s time at Madrid has been plagued with injuries and he has failed to fulfil his potential at the Spanish club. A move to Tottenham was expected to resurrect his career but things have not gone according to plan.
It will be interesting to see if the Welshman can improve his fitness during the second half of the season and make a considerable impact for Mourinho’s team.
Although it was a loan deal, the return of Bale was treated as a marquee signing by the Londoners and the Welshman was expected to transform the side.
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Liverpool are thought to be looking at defensive reinforcements and Brighton centre back Ben White has caught their attention.
According to Liverpool Echo, the Premier League champions scouted the 23-year-old defender extensively during his loan spell at Leeds United last season and he is of ‘genuine interest’ to the club.
The report adds that Liverpool could make a move to sign the defender in the summer of 2021 when the club is expected to be better equipped financially.
Liverpool are in desperate need of defensive additions this month but a move for White is highly unlikely.
Key defenders like Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have been sidelined for extended periods and manager Jurgen Klopp has had to field his midfielders as centre backs in order to cope with the injury crisis.
It seems that Liverpool will have to continue to field makeshift defenders for the remainder of the season.
The Reds have recently lost their top spot in the Premier League table to Manchester United and they will have to improve their performances during the second half of the season in order to retain the title.
Without January signings, Klopp’s challenge will be a lot harder and it remains to be seen if the German can guide Liverpool to another Premier League title this year.
White has been a regular for Brighton this season and the experience of a full season in the Premier League will certainly help him develop and improve as a player.
By the time Liverpool make their move to sign him, he will be a seasoned Premier League defender ready to step up and join one of the best clubs in the world.
The 23-year-old can operate as a defensive midfielder as well and his versatility could prove to be useful during rotation and injuries.
The defender recently signed a long term contract with Brighton and he could prove to be an expensive target for Liverpool.
Leeds had a bid of around £25 million turned down for the 23-year-old at the start of the season and Brighton are likely to demand more than £25 million at the end of this season.
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A section of Crystal Palace fans on Twitter have urged the club to land the signature of out-of-favour Leicester City winger Demarai Gray this month.
Gray has dropped down the pecking order under manager Brendan Rodgers this term, making just two appearances in all competitions for the club.
With under six months left on his contract, the Foxes are considering the 24-year-old’s sale this month and The Mail claims that he is valued at only £1.8 million.
Palace are in the running to sign former Birmingham City graduate, but they face competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayer Leverkusen.
A selection of Palace fans have reacted positively to the transfer speculation and believe it is a no-brainer for the club to sign Gray for the price quoted.
Twitter Reactions:
24, ridiculously cheap, got something to prove. Absolute no brainer. — EZE25 ™️ (not the real Eze) (@_eze25) January 24, 2021
I would pay £1.8m now. There will be bigger clubs offering European football who would get him ahead of us, if available on a free — Stew Fuller (@StewFuller82) January 24, 2021
For that price it’s a no brainer get it done palace — Mandy morgan (@mandyswagsta) January 24, 2021
Pay the money!!!! — Sean (@sean132707) January 24, 2021
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Gray has vast experience in the Premier League and he has registered 13 goals and 17 assists from 169 appearances to date.
The winger has found playing time hard to come by since the arrival of Rodgers and he is now deemed surplus to requirements.
At the age of 24, he still has a long career ahead of him and a move to another club with the assurance of game time could lead to his revival.
Leverkusen recently landed Fosu-Mensah from Manchester United on a cut-price deal and they could be a tempting option for Gray as well with the chance to play in Europe.
However, he may need more time to adapt to another league and could be better served continuing in the English top-flight with Roy Hodgson’s side.
Gray has also been linked with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Everton in the past and Palace will have a tough task of convincing him to join them.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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"A section of Crystal Palace fans on Twitter have urged the club to land the signature of out-of-favour Leicester City winger Demarai Gray this month.\nGray has dropped down the pecking order under manager Brendan Rodgers this term, making just two appearances in all competitions for the club.\nWith under six months left on his contract, the Foxes are considering the 24-year-old’s sale this month and The Mail claims that he is valued at only £1.8 million.\nPalace are in the running to sign former Birmingham City graduate, but they face competition from Bundesliga heavyweights Bayer Leverkusen.\nA selection of Palace fans have reacted positively to the transfer speculation and believe it is a no-brainer for the club to sign Gray for the price quoted.\nTwitter Reactions:\n24, ridiculously cheap, got something to prove. Absolute no brainer. — EZE25 ™️ (not the real Eze) (@_eze25) January 24, 2021\nI would pay £1.8m now. There will be bigger clubs offering European football who would get him ahead of us, if available on a free — Stew Fuller (@StewFuller82) January 24, 2021\nFor that price it’s a no brainer get it done palace — Mandy morgan (@mandyswagsta) January 24, 2021\nPay the money!!!! — Sean (@sean132707) January 24, 2021\nSL view:\nGray has vast experience in the Premier League and he has registered 13 goals and 17 assists from 169 appearances to date.\nThe winger has found playing time hard to come by since the arrival of Rodgers and he is now deemed surplus to requirements.\nAt the age of 24, he still has a long career ahead of him and a move to another club with the assurance of game time could lead to his revival.\nLeverkusen recently landed Fosu-Mensah from Manchester United on a cut-price deal and they could be a tempting option for Gray as well with the chance to play in Europe.\nHowever, he may need more time to adapt to another league and could be better served continuing in the English top-flight with Roy Hodgson’s side.\nGray has also been linked with the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Everton in the past and Palace will have a tough task of convincing him to join them.\nStats from Transfermarkt.com",
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It's been a disappointing year for Manchester City, walking away from 2020 with just one trophy. Here's a look at their last 12 months.
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It’s not been an easy year for Manchester City. After winning back-to-back Premier League titles with record breaking points totals, they endured a huge drop, finishing 18 points behind champions Liverpool.
This was further compounded by another quarter-final Champions League exit, with the Carabao Cup acting as something of a consolation prize for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Best Player – Kevin De Bruyne
David Silva departed, Sergio Aguero has had injury woes, Raheem Sterling has been inconsistent, Bernardo Silva has dropped off. However, one man who hasn’t let his standards slip in 2020 is Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgian playmaker became only the second player to record 20 assists in a single Premier League season, after Thierry Henry in 2002/03. As a result, he was given the PFA Premier League Player of the Year award – becoming the first ever Man City player to scoop the prize.
Best Game – Man City 4-0 Liverpool
One week earlier, Liverpool had wrapped up the title after the Cityzens fell to defeat at Stamford Bridge. This meant that the home side had to give a guard of honour to their opponents when they met in July.
Fortunately for Man City, that’s where the pleasantries ended. Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring from the penalty spot, before Raheem Sterling made it two against his former club. Youngster Phil Foden netted another just before half time, ensuring that the hosts went into the break 3-0 up. A second half own goal by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain completed the rout.
In truth, the result didn’t mean a lot. After all, Jurgen Klopp’s side had already won the league. However, it would have been nice to put a bit of a dampener on their celebrations. The game also helped prevent Liverpool from breaking City’s 100 point record.
Worst Game – Man City 1-3 Lyon
While they’ve won everything there is to win domestically, Man City have notoriously struggled in Europe, reaching just one Champions League semi-final. After defeating Real Madrid in the round of 16, they went into their quarter-final tie against Lyon as hot favourites.
The game did not pan out as hoped. Maxwel Cornet put the French side 1-0 up, but De Bruyne hit back in the second half to make the scores level.
Lyon weren’t fazed, however, and retook the lead through striker Moussa Dembele. After Sterling missed a golden opportunity to even it up late on, former Celtic striker Dembele sealed Lyon’s place in the semi-finals after an error by goalkeeper Ederson.
Transfer Business
Fairly solid, all things considered.
It was a quiet January for Man City, but they soon opened their wallets again a few months later.
Ruben Dias was their marquee signing of the summer, arriving for approximately £65m. If his early season form is anything to go by, then he should be a successful purchase. Ferran Torres is another that looks to be a bargain at £20m, having looked good in his opening months.
Nathan Ake, however, is yet to justify his price tag, and early indications suggest that he will be a back up option for the Cityzens. He’s a solid back up option, for sure, but one wonders whether £41m for a third choice is good business.
As for outgoings, Leroy Sane and David Silva were the biggest names to leave the Etihad this year. Silva’s time had come, and Sane wanted to leave, so letting them go was probably the right call. However, questions will be asked whether they’ve been adequately replaced.
How Has the Manager Done?
He may be one of the most decorated managers of modern times, but 2020 was a poor year for Pep Guardiola’s standards.
Finishing 18 points off the title will have hurt the former Barcelona boss, and the Carabao Cup victory will have done little to ease the pain. Furthermore, the new campaign has not started as he’d have hoped, winning just 50% of their league games from the first 14. For a manager with so much talent at his disposal, that simply isn’t good enough.
The big games have been underwhelming, too. Man City faced Lyon in the Champions League quarter-finals, and Arsenal in the semis of the FA Cup. Despite going into both games as favourites, they lost both.
If this continues, then Guardiola’s time at the Etihad could be coming to an end.
Overall Consensus
It’s been a massive step backwards for Man City.
The Carabao Cup is a positive, but the club will no doubt be looking for more in 2021. They no longer look like the juggernaut that they were in the previous two seasons, and still continue to underperform in Europe.
However, despite their somewhat average start to the 2020/21 season, they find themselves seven points off the top spot with two games in hand. If they can get back to their best, then a title charge will certainly be on the cards.
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Jurgen Klopp admitted that Thiago Alcantara was not at his best last night against Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool returned to form after a run of five league games without a win as they won 3-1 against Spurs in the Premier League.
Goals from Roberto Firmino, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Sadio Mane sealed all three points for the Reds, but it was the manner of the victory that gave an indication that they are very much alive in the title race.
Thiago started the game in a three-man midfield alongside Gini Wijnaldum and James Milner, playing in a slightly advanced position.
The 29-year-old played until the 78th minute before he was replaced by Curtis Jones. The Spaniard attempted 60 passes with 90% accuracy and also made one interception during the game.
Although he did well, Klopp felt the former Bayern Munich midfielder is capable of doing much better than this.
“Today we played a slightly different position, worked together with Millie and Gini on [the] six really well – that was a proper, proper performance,” said Klopp.
“I know Thiago can be much better than tonight, but it was just an important step for all of us. The situation with Thiago was not easy: he came to Liverpool late, then ill, then injured, then playing immediately in a very decisive position.”
Sporstlens View
Thiago missed a large chunk of the season through injury, and he has recently returned to first-team action, managing five Premier League starts.
He is a world-class midfielder and expectations are very high from him. However, he needs time to settle in at his new club and get into the rhythm of how Liverpool operates under Klopp.
So far, Thiago has shown flashes of brilliance, and he played out some gorgeous passes against Spurs last night.
After a difficult run of results, the Reds seem to have bounced back to winning ways in some style. They have moved into the top four, and need to string together some victories to seriously challenge for the title again.
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Manchester United and Arsenal – giants of yesteryear, strugglers today. The Red Devils are (sort of) back to being good as they are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table at the time of writing, but Arsenal are all the way down in 10th.
The simple truth is – neither side is half as good currently as they once were. One of the key factors in their respective downfalls has been their poor transfer business.
United have spent nearly £650 million in transfers in the last five years alone, and almost all of their arrivals have not warranted their transfer fee. £94.50m for Paul Pogba, £76.23m for Romelu Lukaku, £40.23m for Nemanja Matić, £30.60m for an absolute flop of an Alexis Sánchez (who was later swapped for a similarly flopping Henrikh Mkhitaryan), £53.10m for Fred, £78.30m for Harry Maguire, and most puzzlingly, £35.10m for a bench-warmer in Donny van de Beek.
Arsenal have not spent as much as the Red Devils, but they have somehow managed to do even worse. They spent a whopping £190m on Alexis Sánchez, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Özil, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, SokratisPapastathopoulos, Shkodran Mustafi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Danny Welbeck, and ended up letting all of them go for free. This, of course, does not include their massive wages. On top of all of that, they sent £72m down the drain on Nicolas Pépé recently.
Clearly, neither side have done a good job of buying new players, so their youth academies have often been called into action to provide fresh first-team talent. Here, we will take a quick look at all the academy graduates from United and Arsenal in the last five years, and finally try to see which youth system has produced better talent of late.
Note that the players must have made upwards of five first-team appearances after debuting in or after January 2016 and joined the academy prior to 2011 to be in this list.
Scott McTominay
Joined Academy: 2002
Debut: 7 May 2017 (vs Arsenal)
Present Club: Manchester United
The first graduate on our list is Scott McTominay, who joined the United youth setup at the tender age of six. After impressing in the under-19 and under-21 sides during the 2016/17 season, McTominay was called up to the senior squad for the final few matchdays of the Premier League. He came on as a substitute against Arsenal and started the last match of the season – a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
After scoring his first senior goal during the pre-season tour of the United States, McTominay went on to make 13 appearances in 2017/18 as he signed a contract until 2021 with an option to extend for one more year. Following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, McTominay fell out of favour, but slowly clawed his way back into the first team, signing another contract extension until 2023 and finally scoring his first competitive goal in his 41st appearance.
The Scottish international started the 2019/20 season as a key fixture in midfield, scoring a couple of crucial goals too, but a knee ligament injury in late December saw him sit out for nearly two months. After returning from injury, he was reinstated as a starter, and he scored a memorable goal against Manchester City from about 40 yards out following a mistake from Ederson which helped United complete a league double over their local rivals.
So far this season, McTominay has made 25 appearances for United, scoring five times. His strikes have included a quickfire brace against Leeds United, which saw him become the first Red Devils player to net twice in the first three minutes of a match, and the winner against Watford in the FA Cup when he was handed the captain’s armband for the first time.
McTominay signed yet another contract extension in early 2020 which will see him stay at the club until 2025, so he is set to continue to serve United well for a long time.
Rating: 7.5/10
Joe Willock
Joined Academy: 2004
Debut: 20 September 2017 (vs Doncaster Rovers)
Present Club: Arsenal
Joe Willock joined Arsenal’s youth academy with his older brothers when he was less than five-years-old. He has been in North London ever since, making his debut for his boyhood club in the Carabao Cup. Towards the end of the 2017/18 season, Willock made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United.
In the following campaign, the young midfielder netted his first senior goal against Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League. A few months later, he bagged his first brace against Blackpool in the FA Cup. September 2019 was Willock’s best month at Arsenal – he signed a long-term contract, scored another goal in the Europa League (this time against Eintracht Frankfurt) and netted at the Emirates for the first time in the Carabao Cup.
After making 44 appearances in 2019/20 (mostly under Unai Emery), Willock has not been used so often by Mikel Arteta, but is an integral part of their Hale End European conquerors. He will hope to break into the core first-team set-up soon.
Rating: 6.5/10
Marcus Rashford
Joined Academy: 2005
Debut: 25 February 2016 (vs FC Midtjylland)
Present Club: Manchester United
Marcus Rashford started off as a goalkeeper at the young age of five for Fletcher Moss Rangers, but his talents on the ball were soon noticed and he was sent further up the pitch. Two years later, after spending a week training at Manchester City’s academy, he joined the Red Devils’ youth system.
After thoroughly impressing all of his coaches and quickly rising up the ranks, Rashford made his debut for United against FC Midtjylland amidst an injury crisis at the club when 14 senior players were out injured. After scoring a second-half brace, he went on to make 18 starts in the remainder of the 2015/16 season, returning with eight goals, including the winner in a Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.
The arrival of José Mourinho saw Rashford become an integral player in the Manchester United squad even though he was just a teenager at the time. The signing of Zlatan Ibrahimović meant that Rashford was mostly deployed as a winger, but even then he made 53 appearances in the 2016/17 season – more than any other United player – winning the Europa League at the end of it.
After scoring 13 goals and setting up six others in 52 appearances in 2017/18, Rashford was given the number 10 shirt, becoming the third academy graduate to wear it. Although United had a relatively disappointing season, Rashford enjoyed it as he assisted six and scored 13 goals again, this time including a last-minute tie-winning penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.
After signing a four-year contract extension prior to the 2019/20 season, Rashford added 22 goals and seven assists to his tally from 44 outings, missing a few due to injury. So far this season, he has 14 goals and five assists in 30 appearances, meaning that he is only six games away from playing his 250th match for United at just 23 years old.
To add to all of that footballing talent, Rashford has shown his humanitarian side this year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK hard. His campaigns have helped thousands of children who rely on free school meals all around the country, garnering deserved universal plaudits and seeing the Englishman appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
A great footballer, and an even better man.
Rating: 10/10
Reiss Nelson
Joined Academy: 2007
Debut: 6 August 2017 (vs Chelsea)
Present Club: Arsenal
The next Arsenal player in this list is Reiss Nelson, who spent 10 years climbing up the ranks of the Arsenal academy. He made his competitive debut in the 2017 Community Shield after joining the senior squad for the pre-season. He went on to make his Europa League debut and start a Carabao Cup match in the subsequent months, finally getting a Premier League appearance in January. He also represented the under-23s as Arsenal won the 2017/18 PL2 with Nelson named as the Player of the Year.
After spending 2018/19 out on loan at Hoffenheim where he scored seven times in 29 appearances, Nelson returned to London to find Unai Emery at the helm. The Englishman was immediately trusted by his new manager as he was given two starts in the first two Premier League matches of the season. He finally scored his first Arsenal goal in their 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal, but two separate injuries saw Nelson miss four months of action until football was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
After often being brought on as a substitute by Mikel Arteta, Nelson finally scored his first Premier League goal when he was handed a start in the Gunners’ 2-1 win over Liverpool. He did not take part in Arsenal’s FA Cup win but did score a penalty in the shootout when Liverpool were defeated in the Community Shield. Like Willock, the 21-year-old forward has often been used in Arteta’s Europa League expeditions this season but is yet to really break into the first team.
Rating: 6.5/10
Mason Greenwood
Joined Academy: 2007
Debut: 6 March 2019 (vs Paris Saint-Germain)
Present Club: Manchester United
Mason Greenwood joined United’s development school in Halifax aged six. The only way has been up for him ever since, and after he finished as the top scorer of the U18 Premier League North despite being eligible for the under-16s, he was called up to the first-team pre-season tour of the United States.
Although José Mourinho did hand him a couple of friendly appearances, he never used him thereafter. So, his competitive debut came as a substitute in Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain, making the pass to Diogo Dalot prior to the handball decision which led to the famous penalty. In the last match of the 2018/19 season, Greenwood started for the first time in a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.
After scoring a couple of times in the pre-season of 2019/20 and coming off the bench in the first four league matches, Greenwood became the youngest player ever to score for United in a competitive match when he netted against Astana in the Europa League at the age of 17 years and 353 days. The youngster thoroughly impressed thereafter, finishing the season with 17 goals and a couple of assists from 49 outings.
He started this season well with his first Champions League goal against RB Leipzig, but has failed to keep up to his lofty standards with just three strikes in 22 appearances. However, he remains an integral part of the squad, and with his versatility of being able to play anywhere in a front-three and behind the striker, he will continue to get a lot of starts for the Red Devils.
Rating: 8/10
Bukayo Saka
Joined Academy: 2010
Debut: 29 November 2018 (vs Vorskla Poltava)
Present Club: Arsenal
Young Bukayo Saka was quite a talented footballer, and his qualities attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham. But, he was always an Arsenal fan, so he naturally chose to apply to the Arsenal academy in 2010.
After progressing through the ranks at the Hale End, including a couple of spells under the stewardship of Freddie Ljungberg, Saka made his Arsenal debut in the Europa League against Vorskla Poltava. Soon thereafter, he played a full match against Qarabağ and appeared in the Premier League against Fulham. For the remainder of the 2018/19 season, Saka represented the under-21s, but he was soon back in the senior fray.
Saka scored his first senior goal in the Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt in September 2019, and was rewarded for that with a full Premier League debut against Aston Villa. Soon thereafter, he got an assist for Arsenal’s equaliser against United. With both Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney out injured, Saka ably deputised at left-back, making 38 appearances in the 2019/20 season, quickly establishing himself as an important player under new manager Mikel Arteta as well.
After signing a new long-term contract in July, Saka has cemented himself as a key first-team player. This season, he has started all but three of the Gunners’ Premier League matches, scoring four times in the league already. Further, the teenager has proven himself to be a very versatile footballer, playing anywhere from left wing-back to right winger.
Rating: 8.5/10
Emile Smith Rowe
Joined Academy: 2010
Debut: 20 September 2018 (vs Vorskla Poltava)
Present Club: Arsenal
Emile Smith Rowe joined Arsenal’s Hale End academy when he was 10 years old, going on to make his first appearance for the under-23s just six years later. In July 2018, he was called up to the senior squad for a pre-season tour in Singapore. He scored and assisted in the International Champions Cup, penning a long-term deal to stay at the club soon thereafter.
Smith Rowe made his competitive debut in the Europa League, replacing Alex Iwobi as a substitute. This made him the first Arsenal player born in the 2000s. Soon thereafter, he started and scored against Qarabağ. Then, against Blackpool in the Carabao Cup, he scored his first goal at the Emirates stadium.
In January 2019, Smith Rowe was loaned out to RB Leipzig for the remainder of the season, but could only make three substitute appearances due to an injury. After returning to London, he could only make six appearances in the first half of the season, so he was sent away on loan again – this time to Huddersfield Town in the Championship. He made 19 appearances including 13 starts for them, scoring and setting up two goals each.
Injuries troubled the young playmaker once again when he returned to Arsenal for the 2020/21 season, but he was fit in time for the Gunners’ Europa League campaign, where he joined his fellow academy graduates in touring Europe. He scored a goal and got two assists in three appearances in the competition, but Mikel Arteta remained reluctant to deploy him in the Premier League.
After a bright start to their domestic campaign, Arsenal started struggling, in part due to their lack of creativity in midfield since star playmaker Mesut Özil was frozen out of the squad. Arteta took a big call on Boxing Day as he handed Smith Rowe his second Premier League start in a big match against Chelsea, but this decision was heavily rewarded as the ‘Croydon De Bruyne’ helped his side to a 3-1 victory. He has made four more starts since, returning with three assists.
With Özil having left Arsenal for good now, Smith Rowe will not be facing any real competition in attacking midfield unless the Gunners sign someone new, so he should have a free run in the starting line-ups for a good amount of time.
Rating: 7/10
Conclusion
It is clear that both United and Arsenal’s academies are among the very best in the world, and they are both flourishing at the moment.
Marcus Rashford will forever be a prized gem of United’s youth system, but the likes of McTominay and Greenwood also have the potential to become legends at the club, while players such as Brandon Williams and Dean Henderson are waiting in the wings patiently to properly break into the first-team.
It is hard to refute, though, that in the last couple of years, Arsenal have churned out better talents – Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe being the obvious standouts. Although Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson are yet to show the same calibre as the aforementioned pair, they too are fine players in their own right.
If only these clubs could get their transfer business right.
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"Manchester United and Arsenal – giants of yesteryear, strugglers today. The Red Devils are (sort of) back to being good as they are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League table at the time of writing, but Arsenal are all the way down in 10th.\nThe simple truth is – neither side is half as good currently as they once were. One of the key factors in their respective downfalls has been their poor transfer business.\nUnited have spent nearly £650 million in transfers in the last five years alone, and almost all of their arrivals have not warranted their transfer fee. £94.50m for Paul Pogba, £76.23m for Romelu Lukaku, £40.23m for Nemanja Matić, £30.60m for an absolute flop of an Alexis Sánchez (who was later swapped for a similarly flopping Henrikh Mkhitaryan), £53.10m for Fred, £78.30m for Harry Maguire, and most puzzlingly, £35.10m for a bench-warmer in Donny van de Beek.\nArsenal have not spent as much as the Red Devils, but they have somehow managed to do even worse. They spent a whopping £190m on Alexis Sánchez, Aaron Ramsey, Mesut Özil, Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere, SokratisPapastathopoulos, Shkodran Mustafi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Danny Welbeck, and ended up letting all of them go for free. This, of course, does not include their massive wages. On top of all of that, they sent £72m down the drain on Nicolas Pépé recently.\nClearly, neither side have done a good job of buying new players, so their youth academies have often been called into action to provide fresh first-team talent. Here, we will take a quick look at all the academy graduates from United and Arsenal in the last five years, and finally try to see which youth system has produced better talent of late.\nNote that the players must have made upwards of five first-team appearances after debuting in or after January 2016 and joined the academy prior to 2011 to be in this list.\nScott McTominay\nJoined Academy: 2002\nDebut: 7 May 2017 (vs Arsenal)\nPresent Club: Manchester United\nThe first graduate on our list is Scott McTominay, who joined the United youth setup at the tender age of six. After impressing in the under-19 and under-21 sides during the 2016/17 season, McTominay was called up to the senior squad for the final few matchdays of the Premier League. He came on as a substitute against Arsenal and started the last match of the season – a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.\nAfter scoring his first senior goal during the pre-season tour of the United States, McTominay went on to make 13 appearances in 2017/18 as he signed a contract until 2021 with an option to extend for one more year. Following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjær, McTominay fell out of favour, but slowly clawed his way back into the first team, signing another contract extension until 2023 and finally scoring his first competitive goal in his 41st appearance.\nThe Scottish international started the 2019/20 season as a key fixture in midfield, scoring a couple of crucial goals too, but a knee ligament injury in late December saw him sit out for nearly two months. After returning from injury, he was reinstated as a starter, and he scored a memorable goal against Manchester City from about 40 yards out following a mistake from Ederson which helped United complete a league double over their local rivals.\nSo far this season, McTominay has made 25 appearances for United, scoring five times. His strikes have included a quickfire brace against Leeds United, which saw him become the first Red Devils player to net twice in the first three minutes of a match, and the winner against Watford in the FA Cup when he was handed the captain’s armband for the first time.\nMcTominay signed yet another contract extension in early 2020 which will see him stay at the club until 2025, so he is set to continue to serve United well for a long time.\nRating: 7.5/10\nJoe Willock\nJoined Academy: 2004\nDebut: 20 September 2017 (vs Doncaster Rovers)\nPresent Club: Arsenal\nJoe Willock joined Arsenal’s youth academy with his older brothers when he was less than five-years-old. He has been in North London ever since, making his debut for his boyhood club in the Carabao Cup. Towards the end of the 2017/18 season, Willock made his Premier League debut against Newcastle United.\nIn the following campaign, the young midfielder netted his first senior goal against Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League. A few months later, he bagged his first brace against Blackpool in the FA Cup. September 2019 was Willock’s best month at Arsenal – he signed a long-term contract, scored another goal in the Europa League (this time against Eintracht Frankfurt) and netted at the Emirates for the first time in the Carabao Cup.\nAfter making 44 appearances in 2019/20 (mostly under Unai Emery), Willock has not been used so often by Mikel Arteta, but is an integral part of their Hale End European conquerors. He will hope to break into the core first-team set-up soon.\nRating: 6.5/10\nMarcus Rashford\nJoined Academy: 2005\nDebut: 25 February 2016 (vs FC Midtjylland)\nPresent Club: Manchester United\nMarcus Rashford started off as a goalkeeper at the young age of five for Fletcher Moss Rangers, but his talents on the ball were soon noticed and he was sent further up the pitch. Two years later, after spending a week training at Manchester City’s academy, he joined the Red Devils’ youth system.\nAfter thoroughly impressing all of his coaches and quickly rising up the ranks, Rashford made his debut for United against FC Midtjylland amidst an injury crisis at the club when 14 senior players were out injured. After scoring a second-half brace, he went on to make 18 starts in the remainder of the 2015/16 season, returning with eight goals, including the winner in a Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium.\nThe arrival of José Mourinho saw Rashford become an integral player in the Manchester United squad even though he was just a teenager at the time. The signing of Zlatan Ibrahimović meant that Rashford was mostly deployed as a winger, but even then he made 53 appearances in the 2016/17 season – more than any other United player – winning the Europa League at the end of it.\nAfter scoring 13 goals and setting up six others in 52 appearances in 2017/18, Rashford was given the number 10 shirt, becoming the third academy graduate to wear it. Although United had a relatively disappointing season, Rashford enjoyed it as he assisted six and scored 13 goals again, this time including a last-minute tie-winning penalty against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League.\nAfter signing a four-year contract extension prior to the 2019/20 season, Rashford added 22 goals and seven assists to his tally from 44 outings, missing a few due to injury. So far this season, he has 14 goals and five assists in 30 appearances, meaning that he is only six games away from playing his 250th match for United at just 23 years old.\nTo add to all of that footballing talent, Rashford has shown his humanitarian side this year as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the UK hard. His campaigns have helped thousands of children who rely on free school meals all around the country, garnering deserved universal plaudits and seeing the Englishman appointed as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).\nA great footballer, and an even better man.\nRating: 10/10\nReiss Nelson\nJoined Academy: 2007\nDebut: 6 August 2017 (vs Chelsea)\nPresent Club: Arsenal\nThe next Arsenal player in this list is Reiss Nelson, who spent 10 years climbing up the ranks of the Arsenal academy. He made his competitive debut in the 2017 Community Shield after joining the senior squad for the pre-season. He went on to make his Europa League debut and start a Carabao Cup match in the subsequent months, finally getting a Premier League appearance in January. He also represented the under-23s as Arsenal won the 2017/18 PL2 with Nelson named as the Player of the Year.\nAfter spending 2018/19 out on loan at Hoffenheim where he scored seven times in 29 appearances, Nelson returned to London to find Unai Emery at the helm. The Englishman was immediately trusted by his new manager as he was given two starts in the first two Premier League matches of the season. He finally scored his first Arsenal goal in their 5-0 Carabao Cup victory over Arsenal, but two separate injuries saw Nelson miss four months of action until football was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\nAfter often being brought on as a substitute by Mikel Arteta, Nelson finally scored his first Premier League goal when he was handed a start in the Gunners’ 2-1 win over Liverpool. He did not take part in Arsenal’s FA Cup win but did score a penalty in the shootout when Liverpool were defeated in the Community Shield. Like Willock, the 21-year-old forward has often been used in Arteta’s Europa League expeditions this season but is yet to really break into the first team.\nRating: 6.5/10\nMason Greenwood\nJoined Academy: 2007\nDebut: 6 March 2019 (vs Paris Saint-Germain)\nPresent Club: Manchester United\nMason Greenwood joined United’s development school in Halifax aged six. The only way has been up for him ever since, and after he finished as the top scorer of the U18 Premier League North despite being eligible for the under-16s, he was called up to the first-team pre-season tour of the United States.\nAlthough José Mourinho did hand him a couple of friendly appearances, he never used him thereafter. So, his competitive debut came as a substitute in Manchester United’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Second Leg tie against Paris Saint-Germain, making the pass to Diogo Dalot prior to the handball decision which led to the famous penalty. In the last match of the 2018/19 season, Greenwood started for the first time in a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.\nAfter scoring a couple of times in the pre-season of 2019/20 and coming off the bench in the first four league matches, Greenwood became the youngest player ever to score for United in a competitive match when he netted against Astana in the Europa League at the age of 17 years and 353 days. The youngster thoroughly impressed thereafter, finishing the season with 17 goals and a couple of assists from 49 outings.\nHe started this season well with his first Champions League goal against RB Leipzig, but has failed to keep up to his lofty standards with just three strikes in 22 appearances. However, he remains an integral part of the squad, and with his versatility of being able to play anywhere in a front-three and behind the striker, he will continue to get a lot of starts for the Red Devils.\nRating: 8/10\nBukayo Saka\nJoined Academy: 2010\nDebut: 29 November 2018 (vs Vorskla Poltava)\nPresent Club: Arsenal\nYoung Bukayo Saka was quite a talented footballer, and his qualities attracted interest from the likes of Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham. But, he was always an Arsenal fan, so he naturally chose to apply to the Arsenal academy in 2010.\nAfter progressing through the ranks at the Hale End, including a couple of spells under the stewardship of Freddie Ljungberg, Saka made his Arsenal debut in the Europa League against Vorskla Poltava. Soon thereafter, he played a full match against Qarabağ and appeared in the Premier League against Fulham. For the remainder of the 2018/19 season, Saka represented the under-21s, but he was soon back in the senior fray.\nSaka scored his first senior goal in the Europa League against Eintracht Frankfurt in September 2019, and was rewarded for that with a full Premier League debut against Aston Villa. Soon thereafter, he got an assist for Arsenal’s equaliser against United. With both Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney out injured, Saka ably deputised at left-back, making 38 appearances in the 2019/20 season, quickly establishing himself as an important player under new manager Mikel Arteta as well.\nAfter signing a new long-term contract in July, Saka has cemented himself as a key first-team player. This season, he has started all but three of the Gunners’ Premier League matches, scoring four times in the league already. Further, the teenager has proven himself to be a very versatile footballer, playing anywhere from left wing-back to right winger.\nRating: 8.5/10\nEmile Smith Rowe\nJoined Academy: 2010\nDebut: 20 September 2018 (vs Vorskla Poltava)\nPresent Club: Arsenal\nEmile Smith Rowe joined Arsenal’s Hale End academy when he was 10 years old, going on to make his first appearance for the under-23s just six years later. In July 2018, he was called up to the senior squad for a pre-season tour in Singapore. He scored and assisted in the International Champions Cup, penning a long-term deal to stay at the club soon thereafter.\nSmith Rowe made his competitive debut in the Europa League, replacing Alex Iwobi as a substitute. This made him the first Arsenal player born in the 2000s. Soon thereafter, he started and scored against Qarabağ. Then, against Blackpool in the Carabao Cup, he scored his first goal at the Emirates stadium.\nIn January 2019, Smith Rowe was loaned out to RB Leipzig for the remainder of the season, but could only make three substitute appearances due to an injury. After returning to London, he could only make six appearances in the first half of the season, so he was sent away on loan again – this time to Huddersfield Town in the Championship. He made 19 appearances including 13 starts for them, scoring and setting up two goals each.\nInjuries troubled the young playmaker once again when he returned to Arsenal for the 2020/21 season, but he was fit in time for the Gunners’ Europa League campaign, where he joined his fellow academy graduates in touring Europe. He scored a goal and got two assists in three appearances in the competition, but Mikel Arteta remained reluctant to deploy him in the Premier League.\nAfter a bright start to their domestic campaign, Arsenal started struggling, in part due to their lack of creativity in midfield since star playmaker Mesut Özil was frozen out of the squad. Arteta took a big call on Boxing Day as he handed Smith Rowe his second Premier League start in a big match against Chelsea, but this decision was heavily rewarded as the ‘Croydon De Bruyne’ helped his side to a 3-1 victory. He has made four more starts since, returning with three assists.\nWith Özil having left Arsenal for good now, Smith Rowe will not be facing any real competition in attacking midfield unless the Gunners sign someone new, so he should have a free run in the starting line-ups for a good amount of time.\nRating: 7/10\nConclusion\nIt is clear that both United and Arsenal’s academies are among the very best in the world, and they are both flourishing at the moment.\nMarcus Rashford will forever be a prized gem of United’s youth system, but the likes of McTominay and Greenwood also have the potential to become legends at the club, while players such as Brandon Williams and Dean Henderson are waiting in the wings patiently to properly break into the first-team.\nIt is hard to refute, though, that in the last couple of years, Arsenal have churned out better talents – Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe being the obvious standouts. Although Joe Willock and Reiss Nelson are yet to show the same calibre as the aforementioned pair, they too are fine players in their own right.\nIf only these clubs could get their transfer business right.\nStats courtesy Whoscored.com",
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Fenerbahce have confirmed on their official website that they have signed Mesut Ozil on a three-and-half-year deal and according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have agreed on a loan deal for Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard.
The Italian journalist has claimed that the 22-year-old will be an Arsenal player within the upcoming hours but his deal has no option to buy following the end of the spell.
Martin Ødegaard to Arsenal, here we go! The agreement has been reached after last contacts today between #AFC and Real Madrid. 🇳🇴 Loan until the end of the season, salary paid by Arsenal. Arteta’s call key to convince the player. Medicals pending – then deal will be announced. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2021
Real Madrid have signed paperworks and contracts to accept the loan deal, Ødegaard will be a new Arsenal player in the next hours. Martin is officially authorized to have medicals then he’ll be announced as new #AFC signing. No buy option. Here we gø confirmed. ⚪️🔴 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2021
Ozil’s stay at Arsenal finally comes to an end after Mikel Arteta didn’t use him at all this season (with off-pitch issues playing as much a role as on-pitch considerations). The World Cup winner joined the Gunners from Real Madrid in the summer of 2013 and made 254 appearances for them across all competitions, amassing 44 goals and 71 assists.
Ozil won five trophies during his stay in North London- five FA Cups and the Community Shield in 2015.
His most notable individual accolade with Arsenal was being the top assist provider during 2015/16- the second-most ever in a single season of the Premier League.
Ozil’s last match with Arsenal came back in March 2020 in a league fixture against West Ham. He provided the assist for the only goal of the game from Alexandre Lacazette. This season, Mikel Arteta surprisingly did not pick Ozil for a single game.
The 32-year-old becomes the sixth footballer from Germany to play for Fenerbahce, the most notable out of the others being former goalkeeper Harald Schumacher.
Odegaard who is on the brink of being his short-term replacement has featured in only nine matches for Real Madrid this season, five of those being starts.
Sportslens View
Ozil needed a move away from Arsenal in order to get any game time and Fenerbahce seems a club where he should receive a fair amount of that. He is certainly up there with the likes of Roberto Carlos and Robin van Persie as one of the Turkish club’s most high profile signings.
The Yellow Canaries are currently third in the Super Lig table, five points behind leaders Besiktas who have played a game more than them. Ozil’s addition can help the team not only from a footballing point of view but also from a coaching standpoint as he could be a mentor to the younger players in the team.
Fenerbahce fans will undoubtedly be willing to see their new signing in action and there’s a good chance of him making his debut against Rizespor on Saturday.
Arsenal lacked the presence of a creative midfielder in their team and Odegaard seems a suitable option. The Norwegian may have been underused by Zinedine Zidane this season but had a very good loan spell at Real Sociedad in 2019/20.
In 36 appearances across all competitions, Odegaard scored seven goals and made nine assists as the Basque club finished sixth in the La Liga table, qualifying for the Europa League.
It will be interesting to see how Arteta uses the 22-year-old and there’s a very good chance of him getting a good amount of game time under the Spaniard if he does well in training and in his initial couple of forays on the pitch. Odegaard could use this period to enhance his chances of getting more playing time when he returns to Real Madrid.
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"Fenerbahce have confirmed on their official website that they have signed Mesut Ozil on a three-and-half-year deal and according to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have agreed on a loan deal for Real Madrid’s Martin Odegaard.\nThe Italian journalist has claimed that the 22-year-old will be an Arsenal player within the upcoming hours but his deal has no option to buy following the end of the spell.\nMartin Ødegaard to Arsenal, here we go! The agreement has been reached after last contacts today between #AFC and Real Madrid. 🇳🇴 Loan until the end of the season, salary paid by Arsenal. Arteta’s call key to convince the player. Medicals pending – then deal will be announced. — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 24, 2021\nReal Madrid have signed paperworks and contracts to accept the loan deal, Ødegaard will be a new Arsenal player in the next hours. Martin is officially authorized to have medicals then he’ll be announced as new #AFC signing. No buy option. Here we gø confirmed. ⚪️🔴 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 25, 2021\nOzil’s stay at Arsenal finally comes to an end after Mikel Arteta didn’t use him at all this season (with off-pitch issues playing as much a role as on-pitch considerations). The World Cup winner joined the Gunners from Real Madrid in the summer of 2013 and made 254 appearances for them across all competitions, amassing 44 goals and 71 assists.\nOzil won five trophies during his stay in North London- five FA Cups and the Community Shield in 2015.\nHis most notable individual accolade with Arsenal was being the top assist provider during 2015/16- the second-most ever in a single season of the Premier League.\nOzil’s last match with Arsenal came back in March 2020 in a league fixture against West Ham. He provided the assist for the only goal of the game from Alexandre Lacazette. This season, Mikel Arteta surprisingly did not pick Ozil for a single game.\nThe 32-year-old becomes the sixth footballer from Germany to play for Fenerbahce, the most notable out of the others being former goalkeeper Harald Schumacher.\nOdegaard who is on the brink of being his short-term replacement has featured in only nine matches for Real Madrid this season, five of those being starts.\nSportslens View\nOzil needed a move away from Arsenal in order to get any game time and Fenerbahce seems a club where he should receive a fair amount of that. He is certainly up there with the likes of Roberto Carlos and Robin van Persie as one of the Turkish club’s most high profile signings.\nThe Yellow Canaries are currently third in the Super Lig table, five points behind leaders Besiktas who have played a game more than them. Ozil’s addition can help the team not only from a footballing point of view but also from a coaching standpoint as he could be a mentor to the younger players in the team.\nFenerbahce fans will undoubtedly be willing to see their new signing in action and there’s a good chance of him making his debut against Rizespor on Saturday.\nArsenal lacked the presence of a creative midfielder in their team and Odegaard seems a suitable option. The Norwegian may have been underused by Zinedine Zidane this season but had a very good loan spell at Real Sociedad in 2019/20.\nIn 36 appearances across all competitions, Odegaard scored seven goals and made nine assists as the Basque club finished sixth in the La Liga table, qualifying for the Europa League.\nIt will be interesting to see how Arteta uses the 22-year-old and there’s a very good chance of him getting a good amount of game time under the Spaniard if he does well in training and in his initial couple of forays on the pitch. Odegaard could use this period to enhance his chances of getting more playing time when he returns to Real Madrid.",
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Newcastle are set to be offered the chance to sign the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan this month.
According to the Chronicle, the 23-year-old needs to play regular first-team football and the Blues are willing to send him out on a loan move.
The defender is yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season and he has made just two League cup appearances for Frank Lampard’s side so far.
The report further claims that Steve Bruce likes Fikayo Tomori as a player.
Newcastle United are keen on signing the Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams as well. It will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually.
Both players could prove to be quality additions to the Newcastle United defence in the short term and they are unlikely to cost a lot of money either.
Newcastle United could certainly use some defensive depth and they need to make the most of this opportunity and bring in a defender this month.
Steve Bruce’s side have conceded 24 goals in 15 League games and they will have to improve at the back if they want to finish closer to the top half.
Both Brandon Williams and Fikayo Tomori will be determined to play regularly and their hunger could drive them to work harder and deliver consistently on the pitch.
It seems unlikely that Mike Ashley will back Steve Bruce with big-money signings in January and therefore Newcastle United need to be smart and utilise the loan market to plug the gaps in their squad.
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"Newcastle are set to be offered the chance to sign the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan this month.\nAccording to the Chronicle, the 23-year-old needs to play regular first-team football and the Blues are willing to send him out on a loan move.\nThe defender is yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season and he has made just two League cup appearances for Frank Lampard’s side so far.\nThe report further claims that Steve Bruce likes Fikayo Tomori as a player.\nNewcastle United are keen on signing the Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams as well. It will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually.\nBoth players could prove to be quality additions to the Newcastle United defence in the short term and they are unlikely to cost a lot of money either.\nNewcastle United could certainly use some defensive depth and they need to make the most of this opportunity and bring in a defender this month.\nSteve Bruce’s side have conceded 24 goals in 15 League games and they will have to improve at the back if they want to finish closer to the top half.\nBoth Brandon Williams and Fikayo Tomori will be determined to play regularly and their hunger could drive them to work harder and deliver consistently on the pitch.\nIt seems unlikely that Mike Ashley will back Steve Bruce with big-money signings in January and therefore Newcastle United need to be smart and utilise the loan market to plug the gaps in their squad.",
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Premier League giants Chelsea and Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing teenage striker Ali Akman from Bursaspor this month, a report from The Mail claims.
The 18-year-old has enjoyed an impressive second season with the Turkish outfit and he has bagged nine goals and four assists from 17 appearances in all competitions.
His current deal expires in June 2021 and he has clearly made his mind up to pursue a fresh challenge elsewhere after turning down a renewal.
RB Leipzig and Galatasaray were reportedly unsuccessful with transfer bids last month and it is now reported that the Blues and Gunners are in the running to sign him.
Bursaspor are looking for a fee of around £3m, but it is suggested that they could accept a lesser sum with the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Akman has found much of his success playing in the centre-forward role, but he is also capable of featuring in one of the wide attacking positions.
At 1.73m, the Turkey Under-21 international does not possess the aerial presence and he has caught the eye with his pace, finishing and off the ball movement.
Both the Blues and Gunners have some quality young players in their ranks and Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta have not shied away from playing them.
Still, Akman may struggle to break into the first-team plans of either side with the fierce competition for places in the attack and he may not be assured a starting spot.
There is said to be plenty of interest from clubs in Germany, Italy and France as well and it could eventually come to which side is prepared to guarantee him regular playing time.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com
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One of the greatest ever Barcelona midfielders, Andres Iniesta could be returning to the Camp Nou with Joan Laporta leading the Catalans.
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Andres Iniesta could be returning to the Camp Nou with Joan Laporta plotting his return to Barcelona.
Laporta’s plans for Barcelona would make you think he has already been crowned president. The presidential candidate has been vocal in discussing his transfer plans in the press, and he has also talked about wanting a number of club legends to return. According to Diario GOL, that includes a move for Andres Iniesta.
Iniesta has been playing for Japanese side Vissel Kobe since leaving Camp Nou in 2018. He is currently injured and taking four months off. The midfielder will be 37 by the time he recovers and could easily retire. Laporta is looking to capitalise upon the same by offering Iniesta a coaching role at the club.
Laporta wants to benefit from the club legends’ internal knowhow of the club and wants to emulate Pep Guardiola’s success at Barcelona by providing them with the right platform. With that in mind, the World Cup winner will be brought in to coach one of Barcelona’s junior teams and subsequently get promoted on the basis of progress.
Sportslens View
A sub-par Barcelona side requires someone as gifted and motivational as Guardiola to take them back top of the league (and Europe).
Laporta’s vision to give club legends opportunities to do so cannot be questioned. And there is enough recent evidence of former players returning to their clubs with some success that a move for Iniesta or Xavi (currently managing in the Qatar league) would make sense.
With Guardiola unlikely to go back to Barcelona and options like Mauricio Pochettino off the market, a club legend could be the best way to reinvigorate the squad.
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West Ham weighing up a move for Adam Hlozek
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West Ham United are thought to be keen on signing the Sparta Prague forward Adam Hlozek.
The 18-year-old is highly rated across Europe and the Premier League side are now weighing up a move for the Czech Republic international. Hlozek has picked up four goals and six assists in seven games for his club so far this season.
The striker can operate as a wide forward as well and his versatility will be an added bonus for the Hammers if he joins the London club.
According to 90min, Sparta Prague are demanding around £20 million for the talented young forward. It will be interesting to see if West Ham are willing to accept their demands for the youngster in the coming weeks.
The Premier League side are set to bank around €22.5 million from the sale of Sebastien Haller to Ajax this month.
David Moyes will need to bring in another striker and it remains to be seen whether Hlozek is his preferred target.
According to the report, Boulaye Dia and Olivier Giroud are on David Moyes’ radar as well.
If West Ham sign Hlozek, they will have to be patient with him. The 18-year-old will need time to adapt to English football and it might be a while before he starts to show his true potential in the Premier League.
West Ham must look to sign someone who can make an immediate impact and the likes of Giroud or Joshua King would prove to be excellent additions in the short-term.
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Rangers are interested in signing the Wigan Athletic attacker Kyle Joseph.
According to Alan Nixon, Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on the Scotland under-21 striker.
Rangers. Lining up a move for Kyle Joseph at Wigan. Scotland under-21 striker. Free in summer if goes cross border. Spurs keen. Blackpool made an inquiry and quoted high fee. — Alan Nixon (@reluctantnicko) January 10, 2021
Joseph will be a free agent in the summer and he could prove to be a quality addition to the Rangers attack next season.
Steven Gerrard has quite a few forwards at his disposal right now but Joseph would be a long term investment for the Scottish giants.
The 19-year-old has scored four goals in nine League One starts so far this season.
It would be ideal for all parties if Rangers tried to sign the forward this month and then loaned him back to Wigan for the remainder of the season. Wigan will not want to lose the player on a free transfer in the summer and selling him to Rangers would allow them to recoup some money.
Furthermore, Joseph is unlikely to play regular first-team football with the Scottish outfit this season especially with the likes of Alfredo Morelos, Kemar Roofe and Jermaine Defoe ahead of him in the pecking order. Staying at Wigan will help him continue his development with regular football.
Morelos has been linked with a move away from Rangers for a while now and if the Colombian decides to move on at the end of this season, Joseph could come in as a long term replacement.
It remains to be seen whether Rangers can fend off the competition from Tottenham and secure his services this month.
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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has suggested that he wants to keep Gedson Fernandes at the club, but at the same time has admitted he doesn’t know whether the midfielder will stay beyond the January transfer window.
Ahead of Spurs’ Premier League clash against Fulham on Wednesday night, Mourinho was asked in the press conference whether he thinks Fernandes will stay with Spurs or return to Benfica, to which he replied, as quoted by Football London:
“I don’t know. I don’t know. If he stays I’m happy. Again, from a selfish point of view, I’m very happy if he stays because he’s a good player and when we need him we know that we have some quality coming from him.
“Of course it’s a pity that he can’t be in the Europa League list. We’ve played already nine matches in the Europa League. I would imagine that playing in the Europa League would be a much happier situation for him. But in the selfish look at it, I would like him to stay but again we are not selfish and we think of the players. In this case, we also think about the father club so we have just to wait.”
SL View: Uncertain future
Fernandes joined Spurs from Benfica on an 18-month loan deal in the January transfer window of 2020.
The 22-year-old played against Marine on Sunday in the FA Cup clash. He made a rare start as Spurs thrashed the non-league side 5-0, where Carlos Vinicius scored a hat-trick and Alfie Devine became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer.
Fernandes has dropped down the pecking order at the club and hasn’t played a single Premier League game this season. In fact, he was omitted from Tottenham’s Europa League squad as well.
It was his second appearance of the season in all competitions, and he is likely to leave the north London club in January. Spurs need to pay £40 million to sign him permanently, and it doesn’t look like happening.
In all probability, Spurs will terminate his loan deal, and the midfielder will head back to Benfica. Mourinho has failed to provide any assurance about the Portugal midfielder’s future, and his exit looks imminent.
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Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville has heaped praise on Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe, comparing him to a Gunners legend.
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Gary Neville has heaped praise on Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe, likening him to Arsenal legend Robert Pires.
Smith Rowe has been a shining light in a below-par campaign for the Gunners. Since the youngster came into the starting XI, Arsenal have picked up 13 points from five league games, having failed to win any of the previous seven outings.
And Smith Rowe has had a massive hand in this turnaround. He has registered assists against Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion, and Newcastle United, as well as bagging against the latter in the FA Cup.
Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville has hailed the Englishman for his contribution to Arsenal since coming into the first team, comparing his dribbling style to Premier League great Robert Pires.
Speaking on Monday Night Football, Neville said: “He (Smith Rowe) doesn’t run with the ball, he glides with it, and he’s always at a point where you feel like he can release it.
“A lot of young players, they run with it, then they have to stop, look up, and the moment’s gone. He’s not, he’s connected, he’s switched on, he’s clever. Arsene Wenger had brilliant players who travelled with the ball, like Robert Pires and others who travelled with the ball brilliantly and were so clever. He could have played in those teams.”
Spirits are up at the Emirates, having previously been in some trouble. Last night’s 3-0 win at home to Newcastle was their fifth in the last six in all competitions, and their fifth successive clean sheet.
Meanwhile, the younger players are stepping up for Mikel Arteta’s side. The aforementioned Smith Rowe has been superb, and Bukayo Saka has been on the scoresheet in three of the last five fixtures.
Coming up for Arsenal is a tough set of fixtures. They travel to St. Mary’s to face Southampton, before the visit of Manchester United, who are top of the table at the time of writing.
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It’s been an enthralling season of Premier League football so far, with the title race shaping up to be one of the most open in decades.
And now we’re at the midway stage (well…most teams are, although Aston Villa still have about 94 games in hand), we have a rough idea of how each side will fare over the course of the campaign.
We’re still a few months away from awards season, but it’s always fun to have a look at where our standouts have come from. So, here are the Premier League mid-season awards.
Best Players
Third Place – Heung-min Son
The Korean has been one of the standouts at Tottenham Hotspur for a few years now, but this season he seems to have elevated his game to a new level. If he registers just three more goals in the next 20 games, Son will set a new personal best for a single Premier League season.
Second Place – Bruno Fernandes
Where would Manchester United be without this man? Not top of the Premier League table, that’s for sure. Fernandes has often been the hero for the Red Devils, producing a match-winning goal or assist six times this term.
First Place – Harry Kane
The England captain has always been a world class goalscorer, but it’s his all round game which has wowed pundits and fans alike this season. Kane has recorded 11 assists – the most in the division – and can often be seen helping out with the defensive work, almost playing a box-to-box midfield role.
And his goal tally hasn’t suffered, either. The forward has netted 12 times this season, just one short of leader Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race.
Best Signings
Third Place – Emiliano Martinez
This time last year, Emiliano Martinez was the backup option to Bernd Leno at Arsenal, having spent the best part of the last decade out on loan. Fast forward a few months, and the Argentine is now one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the division.
Martinez has kept eight clean sheets this campaign from 16 appearances, leaving him second in the Golden Glove race behind Ederson on ten.
Second Place – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
He may not have been the marquee signing that Tottenham fans will have been looking for, but Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has proven to be a vital cog in Jose Mourinho’s machine.
The Dane, signed for just £15 million, has been rock-solid as a defensive midfielder this season, playing a crucial part in Spurs’ outside push for the title.
First Place – Ruben Dias
Before Ruben Dias came into Manchester City’s starting XI, they had conceded six goals in two games, including five at home to Leicester City. Since then, they have conceded just seven goals in 16 outings, keeping ten clean sheets along the way.
That says all you need to know, really. The £60m man has been a massive hit at the Etihad, and will be crucial for Pep Guardiola’s title charge.
Best Managers
Third Place – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
There are still many question marks over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Is he actually the one responsible for their success this season? Or is it the quality of the players in his side?
While it’s difficult to give a straight answer right now, Man Utd haven’t looked this strong since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, and that’s something that Solskjaer deserves credit for.
Second Place – Pep Guardiola
Yes, he has the most expensively assembled squad in the league. Maybe this is the level we should be expecting from Man City. However, football isn’t that simple.
In recent weeks, Guardiola has reignited their title charge with a string of impressive performances. They boast the division’s best defensive record by a distance, as well as sixth-most goals scored. Not bad considering they’ve played most of the season without a recognised striker.
First Place – Brendan Rodgers
Rodgers’ decision to leave Celtic was heavily criticised at the time, but it has proven to be the right one. The former Liverpool boss has got Leicester fully firing this season, bringing them well into the title race after 19 games.
However, Rodgers’ sides are renowned for falling away in the second half of the season – as the Foxes did last term. It remains to be seen whether the Northern Irishman can exorcise this demon.
Best Games
Third Place – Brighton and Hove Albion 2-3 Manchester United
Following an opening day defeat to Crystal Palace, Man Utd needed three points at the AMEX. They got them, but it certainly wasn’t easy.
Neal Maupay gave Brighton the lead with a Panenka penalty, just three minutes before Lewis Dunk turned into his own net for an equaliser before half time.
The second half continued in fine fashion, with Marcus Rashford netting a fantastic solo goal to put the visitors in front.
Having hit the woodwork no fewer than FIVE times throughout the game, the hosts thought they had snatched a point when Solly March headed home unmarked from Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s cross.
The final whistle went with the scores at 2-2, but there was still time for more drama, as VAR had spotted a handball by Maupay prior to the referee’s whistle. Fernandes stepped up and annoyed literally every non-Man Utd fan on Earth by dispatching his penalty into the top corner.
Second Place – Liverpool 4-3 Leeds United
Champions Liverpool kick-started the season with a win, but it was nowhere near as comfortably as they’d have liked. Up against them was newly-promoted Leeds United, managed by the philosophical Marcelo Bielsa.
Mohamed Salah put the Reds ahead in the fourth minute from the penalty spot following Robin Koch’s handball, but were soon pegged back by Jack Harrison’s near post strike.
Virgil van Dijk put Jurgen Klopp’s men back ahead with a header from Andy Robertson’s corner, but the Dutchman made an error ten minutes later to allow Patrick Bamford to equalise.
A thunderous strike from Salah ensured the home side retook the lead going into half time, but Leeds still wouldn’t lie down. In the 66th minute, Mateusz Klich brought the scores level for the third time.
Unfortunately for the Yorkshire side, they were unable to hold on. A clumsy challenge by debut maker Rodrigo gave Liverpool a second penalty in the 88th minute, giving Salah the chance to wrap up an opening day hat-trick. The Egyptian duly converted.
On the surface, it may have seemed fairly ordinary. Salah scores, Liverpool win. However, this was perhaps our earliest indication that Klopp’s side wouldn’t be the powerhouse that they were last season.
First Place – Tottenham Hotspur 3-3 West Ham United
When it comes to comebacks, there aren’t many in Premier League history that compare to what we saw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 18, 2020.
After the opening quarter of an hour, West Ham seemed dead and buried, as Tottenham led 3-0. Heung-min Son opened the scoring after a minute following Harry Kane’s incredible pass, before Kane got two goals for himself.
The next hour of football continued to be just as one-sided, as Spurs looked to put the final nail in the coffin. Despite their dominance, the Lilywhites were unable to net a fourth.
The final ten minutes is where things really took off, however. Fabian Balbuena was the first to bag for West Ham, heading home what seemed like a consolation from Aaron Cresswell’s free-kick.
Then, when Davinson Sanchez headed into his own net three minutes later, the Hammers’ hopes of getting something from the game were suddenly brought back to life.
The game crept towards its conclusion, looking like Spurs were going to hold out for the three points. However, Manuel Lanzini had other ideas.
When a set-piece was half-cleared by the Tottenham defence, the ball fell to Lanzini, who unleashed a screamer into the top corner right at the death. Cue absolute mayhem among those in West Ham shirts.
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Third Place – Eberechi Eze vs Sheffield United
Since arriving from Queens Park Rangers in the summer, Eze has impressed at Crystal Palace, showing several flashes of quality.
The most notable of those flashes was this fine solo goal at home to Sheffield United. Picking the ball up roughly 70 yards from goal, the England youth international drove forward, skipped past two challenges, and calmly rolled the ball into the far corner from outside the box.
Second Place – Tanguy Ndombele vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have shipped a lot of goals this season, so it’s no surprise that two of the goals on this list came against the Blades.
In Spurs’ most recent league outing, they went 3-1 ahead with a sublime finish from midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The Frenchman lifted the ball over goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and into the far corner using the outside of his right foot to almost seal the three points for Mourinho’s side.
First Place – Sebastien Haller vs Crystal Palace
Haller’s Premier League career has not exactly gone to plan since his big-money move to West Ham United in 2019. However, one bright moment was his spectacular bicycle kick against Crystal Palace.
The Ivory Coast international drew the Hammers level with a stunning acrobatic effort from Vladimir Coufal. The strike won him the Goal of the Month award for December.
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"It’s been an enthralling season of Premier League football so far, with the title race shaping up to be one of the most open in decades.\nAnd now we’re at the midway stage (well…most teams are, although Aston Villa still have about 94 games in hand), we have a rough idea of how each side will fare over the course of the campaign.\nWe’re still a few months away from awards season, but it’s always fun to have a look at where our standouts have come from. So, here are the Premier League mid-season awards.\nBest Players\nThird Place – Heung-min Son\nThe Korean has been one of the standouts at Tottenham Hotspur for a few years now, but this season he seems to have elevated his game to a new level. If he registers just three more goals in the next 20 games, Son will set a new personal best for a single Premier League season.\nSecond Place – Bruno Fernandes\nWhere would Manchester United be without this man? Not top of the Premier League table, that’s for sure. Fernandes has often been the hero for the Red Devils, producing a match-winning goal or assist six times this term.\nFirst Place – Harry Kane\nThe England captain has always been a world class goalscorer, but it’s his all round game which has wowed pundits and fans alike this season. Kane has recorded 11 assists – the most in the division – and can often be seen helping out with the defensive work, almost playing a box-to-box midfield role.\nAnd his goal tally hasn’t suffered, either. The forward has netted 12 times this season, just one short of leader Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race.\nBest Signings\nThird Place – Emiliano Martinez\nThis time last year, Emiliano Martinez was the backup option to Bernd Leno at Arsenal, having spent the best part of the last decade out on loan. Fast forward a few months, and the Argentine is now one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the division.\nMartinez has kept eight clean sheets this campaign from 16 appearances, leaving him second in the Golden Glove race behind Ederson on ten.\nSecond Place – Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg\nHe may not have been the marquee signing that Tottenham fans will have been looking for, but Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has proven to be a vital cog in Jose Mourinho’s machine.\nThe Dane, signed for just £15 million, has been rock-solid as a defensive midfielder this season, playing a crucial part in Spurs’ outside push for the title.\nFirst Place – Ruben Dias\nBefore Ruben Dias came into Manchester City’s starting XI, they had conceded six goals in two games, including five at home to Leicester City. Since then, they have conceded just seven goals in 16 outings, keeping ten clean sheets along the way.\nThat says all you need to know, really. The £60m man has been a massive hit at the Etihad, and will be crucial for Pep Guardiola’s title charge.\nBest Managers\nThird Place – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer\nThere are still many question marks over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Is he actually the one responsible for their success this season? Or is it the quality of the players in his side?\nWhile it’s difficult to give a straight answer right now, Man Utd haven’t looked this strong since the days of Sir Alex Ferguson, and that’s something that Solskjaer deserves credit for.\nSecond Place – Pep Guardiola\nYes, he has the most expensively assembled squad in the league. Maybe this is the level we should be expecting from Man City. However, football isn’t that simple.\nIn recent weeks, Guardiola has reignited their title charge with a string of impressive performances. They boast the division’s best defensive record by a distance, as well as sixth-most goals scored. Not bad considering they’ve played most of the season without a recognised striker.\nFirst Place – Brendan Rodgers\nRodgers’ decision to leave Celtic was heavily criticised at the time, but it has proven to be the right one. The former Liverpool boss has got Leicester fully firing this season, bringing them well into the title race after 19 games.\nHowever, Rodgers’ sides are renowned for falling away in the second half of the season – as the Foxes did last term. It remains to be seen whether the Northern Irishman can exorcise this demon.\nBest Games\nThird Place – Brighton and Hove Albion 2-3 Manchester United\nFollowing an opening day defeat to Crystal Palace, Man Utd needed three points at the AMEX. They got them, but it certainly wasn’t easy.\nNeal Maupay gave Brighton the lead with a Panenka penalty, just three minutes before Lewis Dunk turned into his own net for an equaliser before half time.\nThe second half continued in fine fashion, with Marcus Rashford netting a fantastic solo goal to put the visitors in front.\nHaving hit the woodwork no fewer than FIVE times throughout the game, the hosts thought they had snatched a point when Solly March headed home unmarked from Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s cross.\nThe final whistle went with the scores at 2-2, but there was still time for more drama, as VAR had spotted a handball by Maupay prior to the referee’s whistle. Fernandes stepped up and annoyed literally every non-Man Utd fan on Earth by dispatching his penalty into the top corner.\nSecond Place – Liverpool 4-3 Leeds United\nChampions Liverpool kick-started the season with a win, but it was nowhere near as comfortably as they’d have liked. Up against them was newly-promoted Leeds United, managed by the philosophical Marcelo Bielsa.\nMohamed Salah put the Reds ahead in the fourth minute from the penalty spot following Robin Koch’s handball, but were soon pegged back by Jack Harrison’s near post strike.\nVirgil van Dijk put Jurgen Klopp’s men back ahead with a header from Andy Robertson’s corner, but the Dutchman made an error ten minutes later to allow Patrick Bamford to equalise.\nA thunderous strike from Salah ensured the home side retook the lead going into half time, but Leeds still wouldn’t lie down. In the 66th minute, Mateusz Klich brought the scores level for the third time.\nUnfortunately for the Yorkshire side, they were unable to hold on. A clumsy challenge by debut maker Rodrigo gave Liverpool a second penalty in the 88th minute, giving Salah the chance to wrap up an opening day hat-trick. The Egyptian duly converted.\nOn the surface, it may have seemed fairly ordinary. Salah scores, Liverpool win. However, this was perhaps our earliest indication that Klopp’s side wouldn’t be the powerhouse that they were last season.\nFirst Place – Tottenham Hotspur 3-3 West Ham United\nWhen it comes to comebacks, there aren’t many in Premier League history that compare to what we saw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 18, 2020.\nAfter the opening quarter of an hour, West Ham seemed dead and buried, as Tottenham led 3-0. Heung-min Son opened the scoring after a minute following Harry Kane’s incredible pass, before Kane got two goals for himself.\nThe next hour of football continued to be just as one-sided, as Spurs looked to put the final nail in the coffin. Despite their dominance, the Lilywhites were unable to net a fourth.\nThe final ten minutes is where things really took off, however. Fabian Balbuena was the first to bag for West Ham, heading home what seemed like a consolation from Aaron Cresswell’s free-kick.\nThen, when Davinson Sanchez headed into his own net three minutes later, the Hammers’ hopes of getting something from the game were suddenly brought back to life.\nThe game crept towards its conclusion, looking like Spurs were going to hold out for the three points. However, Manuel Lanzini had other ideas.\nWhen a set-piece was half-cleared by the Tottenham defence, the ball fell to Lanzini, who unleashed a screamer into the top corner right at the death. Cue absolute mayhem among those in West Ham shirts.\nBest Goals\nThird Place – Eberechi Eze vs Sheffield United\nSince arriving from Queens Park Rangers in the summer, Eze has impressed at Crystal Palace, showing several flashes of quality.\nThe most notable of those flashes was this fine solo goal at home to Sheffield United. Picking the ball up roughly 70 yards from goal, the England youth international drove forward, skipped past two challenges, and calmly rolled the ball into the far corner from outside the box.\nSecond Place – Tanguy Ndombele vs Sheffield United\nSheffield United have shipped a lot of goals this season, so it’s no surprise that two of the goals on this list came against the Blades.\nIn Spurs’ most recent league outing, they went 3-1 ahead with a sublime finish from midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. The Frenchman lifted the ball over goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale and into the far corner using the outside of his right foot to almost seal the three points for Mourinho’s side.\nFirst Place – Sebastien Haller vs Crystal Palace\nHaller’s Premier League career has not exactly gone to plan since his big-money move to West Ham United in 2019. However, one bright moment was his spectacular bicycle kick against Crystal Palace.\nThe Ivory Coast international drew the Hammers level with a stunning acrobatic effort from Vladimir Coufal. The strike won him the Goal of the Month award for December.",
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“It’s a low point in terms of the performance and the result – but I’ll keep working away trying my best.”
Neil Lennon’s comments to BBC Scotland after Celtic’s dismal 2-1 home defeat against St Mirren on Saturday are another dagger through the hearts of the club’s fans.
🗣️’It’s a poor performance’ – Neil Lennon speaking after St Mirren stun Celtic in famous win. Read the report here ➡️https://t.co/YZsK3fO8zO pic.twitter.com/Eu7SNVSjWx — BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) January 30, 2021
By contrast, if the outpouring of hilarity on social media is anything to go by, Rangers fans will be hoping that Lennon gets a contract extension.
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‘But I’ll keep working away trying my best’. If Lennon’s ‘best’ is sending out a team that loses for the first time to St Mirren at home in 31 years, then his worst must be absolutely dreadful.
His levels of delusion are probably a little short of Boris Johnson’s belief that his government have been handling the coronavirus pandemic well, but Lennon is certainly in that ballpark.
As things stand Celtic are 23 points behind Rangers. However, they’ve got two games in hand so the gap will probably be the same when those are played.
Lennon pulled no punches during his post-match interview, pointing his finger firmly at the players for their failure to beat St Mirren.
All of which was a bit rich coming from a manager who wasted £4.5 million on a goalkeeper who looks like he would struggle in Sunday league football.
Factor in the disastrous loan signing of Shane Duffy (the gift that keeps giving) and this classic tune from Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick pretty much sums up who is to blame for the mess at Celtic.
All together now…
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"“It’s a low point in terms of the performance and the result – but I’ll keep working away trying my best.”\nNeil Lennon’s comments to BBC Scotland after Celtic’s dismal 2-1 home defeat against St Mirren on Saturday are another dagger through the hearts of the club’s fans.\n🗣️’It’s a poor performance’ – Neil Lennon speaking after St Mirren stun Celtic in famous win. Read the report here ➡️https://t.co/YZsK3fO8zO pic.twitter.com/Eu7SNVSjWx — BBC Sport Scotland (@BBCSportScot) January 30, 2021\nBy contrast, if the outpouring of hilarity on social media is anything to go by, Rangers fans will be hoping that Lennon gets a contract extension.\nSL View\n‘But I’ll keep working away trying my best’. If Lennon’s ‘best’ is sending out a team that loses for the first time to St Mirren at home in 31 years, then his worst must be absolutely dreadful.\nHis levels of delusion are probably a little short of Boris Johnson’s belief that his government have been handling the coronavirus pandemic well, but Lennon is certainly in that ballpark.\nAs things stand Celtic are 23 points behind Rangers. However, they’ve got two games in hand so the gap will probably be the same when those are played.\nLennon pulled no punches during his post-match interview, pointing his finger firmly at the players for their failure to beat St Mirren.\nAll of which was a bit rich coming from a manager who wasted £4.5 million on a goalkeeper who looks like he would struggle in Sunday league football.\nFactor in the disastrous loan signing of Shane Duffy (the gift that keeps giving) and this classic tune from Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick pretty much sums up who is to blame for the mess at Celtic.\nAll together now…",
"'I'll keep working away trying my best': Celtic boss shatters fans’ hopes"
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