Gareth Southgate’s decision to exclude Raheem Sterling from the England team for the second consecutive game during the upcoming October international break has stirred discussion within the football community. Sterling’s absence in the previous September games had raised eyebrows, especially considering his commendable performance with Chelsea. However, the matter has gained lesser traction this time as Sterling finds himself dropped from Mauricio Pochettino’s first team. Nonetheless, the omission of a player with Sterling’s extensive experience and numerous England caps naturally prompts questions and discussions. Southgate addressed this during a recent news conference, emphasizing the impressive performance of the wide…
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In last night’s UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and RB Leipzig, tensions were high as Manchester City suffered a defeat. Manager Pep Guardiola expressed his dissatisfaction, particularly with Jack Grealish, following certain pivotal moments in the game. During the match, commentator Robbie Savage, analyzing for TNT Sports, keenly observed Guardiola’s visible frustration, especially when RB Leipzig capitalized on a turnover initiated by Grealish, resulting in a quick goal shortly after the restart. Grealish, wearing the Manchester City No.10 jersey, bore a significant portion of the blame for RB Leipzig’s equalizer in the 48th minute. He lost control…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright voiced his discontent over Arsenal’s decision to sell Konstantinos Mavropanos for a mere £4.5 million, highlighting that the player’s value has surged by a staggering 344% since his departure. Mavropanos, affectionately labeled a “Rolls-Royce” by fans, was signed for a modest £1.8 million from PAS Giannina but failed to secure ample playing time at Arsenal. Despite an impressive debut, Mavropanos struggled for opportunities at Arsenal and was eventually loaned out to clubs like Nurnberg and Stuttgart. His true potential started to shine in the Bundesliga, especially during the 2022/23 season, where he achieved a remarkable…
The upcoming clash at Turf Moor between Chelsea and Burnley is causing a stir of anticipation among football enthusiasts. As the weekend approaches, the excitement is palpable, with Chelsea vying to extend their victorious streak to two games. This fixture follows Chelsea’s recent triumph over Fulham in the English Premier League and Brighton in the Carabao Cup. The team from west London seems to have finally turned the tide after a challenging start to the season. Mauricio Pochettino, Chelsea’s manager, is undoubtedly eager to continue this winning momentum. Burnley, on the other hand, currently finds itself third from…
Koru Mitoma, an Algeria international, caught the attention of Manchester City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, after an impressive 2022/23 season with Brighton, where he scored ten goals and provided eight assists in 41 games, aiding Brighton in qualifying for the UEFA Europa League. During the summer, Manchester City expressed interest in signing Mitoma, but he chose to stay with Brighton and has reportedly secured a new five-year contract with the club, earning £80,000 per week. In seven Premier League games of the current season, Mitoma has contributed three goals and three assists. Despite the allure of Mitoma joining Manchester City,…
Thiago Alcantara has been sidelined due to a hip issue that required surgery during the later part of the 2022-23 season. Pepijn Lijnders mentioned on September 26 that Thiago’s healing progress is positive. Stefan Bajcetic, recovering from a long-term injury, is currently being treated for a calf problem. Jürgen Klopp stated on September 29 that Stefan had a minor setback and emphasized the need for caution in his recovery due to the extended period he was out. Conor Bradley, a full-back, is also unavailable due to injury as confirmed by Klopp on September 29. Cody Gakpo sustained an injury during…
In Mikel Arteta’s press conference ahead of this weekend’s clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, the lineup reveals that David Raya will start in goal for Arsenal. Additionally, a star midfielder is expected to showcase their prowess in the second half, despite initially being on the bench. Arsenal, having triumphed over Man City in the Community Shield, are aiming to maintain their unbeaten record in the Premier League, but face a tough challenge from the defending champions. The match is scheduled to take place at Emirates Stadium on Sunday, October 8, at 16:30 BST. Arteta expressed concerns about Bukayo Saka’s…
Jurgen Klopp, the Liverpool manager, expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of Liverpool’s match against Tottenham Hotspur, which ended in a defeat. Klopp believed that the first goal scored by Luis Diaz, initially disallowed for offside, should have stood. The incident occurred midway through the first half when Diaz sprinted past the Spurs’ defense and netted a goal, only for it to be ruled offside by the officials. VAR, supervised by Darren England, double-checked the goal decision upon realizing a potential mistake by the on-field officials. It was discovered that the goal should not have been disallowed, but by…
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has strongly advocated for a replay of the recent match against Tottenham Hotspur, citing an egregious VAR error that denied his team a legitimate goal scored by Luis Diaz. In this pivotal encounter, Liverpool faced an early setback with a red card but believed they had secured a lead through Diaz, only for it to be disallowed incorrectly for offside. VAR, overseen by Darren England, initially seemed to rectify the situation by confirming the goal, but later realized the error upon restarting play, as revealed in audio footage released by PGMOL. This error proved decisive,…
Kieran Tierney, a beloved figure among Arsenal fans, has encountered an unfortunate setback in his football journey. Following in the footsteps of Bukayo Saka, another Arsenal talent also coping with an injury, Tierney finds himself sidelined from the upcoming international fixtures due to a hamstring injury. His absence extends to Scotland’s squad for the October internationals, and the Scottish national team manager, Steve Clarke, acknowledged the significant loss that Tierney represents for the team. Clarke empathizes with the situation, acknowledging Tierney’s work ethic and determination to return to the field swiftly. The extent of the injury was clarified by…