Author: Conal

Mikel Arteta lost it. Arsenal’s players lost it. And yet, the Premier League leaders didn’t lose this game. They drew 0-0 and getting a point out of Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United is perfectly fine. It is more than Arsenal’s London neighbours Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur got out of them. Yet towards the end of this draw at the Emirates Stadium, the behaviour of Arteta and his team showed the pressure they are feeling at the top of the Premier League aught, agitated figure on the touchline in Arsenal’s draw to Newcastle The antics were a sign that Arteta and his players are feeling the pressure of being…

Manchester United are reportedly still hopeful of signing Bayern Munich forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting during the January transfer window. The Red Devils are working to bring a new striker to Old Trafford this month, as Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent departure has left them short of options in the final third of the field. Man United were first linked with Choupo-Moting towards the latter stages of last year, and according to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, the 20-time English champions are still chasing his signature. Plettenberg claims that Bayern are in talks with the experienced attacker over a new contract, but the Red Devils are ‘still pushing’ for a possible…

They trolled him by chanting ‘Muchachos. Kylian Mbappe must have been taken by surprise when he heard the famous Argentine chant ‘Muchachos’ during an NBA game in Brooklyn. The Paris Saint-Germain star attended the Brooklyn Nets’ duel against the San Antonio Spurs at the Barclays Center on Monday, as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving’s side managed to grab a comfortable 139-103 victory, one which was their 12th in a row. When some Argentine fans noticed Mbappe’s presence at the Barclays Center, they didn’t hesitate to sing the chant that became the Albiceleste’s unofficial anthem heading into the 2022 World Cup. The Paris Saint-Germain star netted a hat-trick in the final between France and Argentina, with the Nets even…

Shakhtar Donetsk are expected to reject Arsenal’s improved bid for Mykhailo Mudryk as they utilise Chelsea’s interest to their advantage. Talks are taking place with Chelsea over the next 24 hours with Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin and Darijo Srna, Shakhtar’s director of football, in London. Arsenal made an improved offer of £45million rising to £62m for Mudryk who has maintained he wishes to join Arsenal. Shakhtar Donetsk are expected to reject Arsenal’s improved offer for Mykhailo Mudryk and use Chelsea’s interest to their advantage However, Shakhtar have said they want closer to £85m and Chelsea’s presence in talks could push offers closer to…

What Messi would ask for to renew with PSG as he learns that Crisitano will earn 200 million without being a world champion. Lionel Messi is already back in Paris to return to the orders of Chritstophe Galtier, after winning the 2022 World Cup. In that sense, the footballer is already starting to work on his renewal with the PSG team after the approval of the board, but everything could change to see Ronaldo as the new highest paid player. Crisitano Ronaldo has just signed for Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia. In that sense, the player establishes himself as the highest…

Manchester United have been handed a big injury boost with Antony back in full training with his teammates ahead of Friday’s FA Cup third round tie against Everton. The Red Devils have been hampered by untimely injuries throughout the campaign and earlier this week, Antony missed the 3-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth with a concern.Erik ten Hag did not provide any further update on the situation, but Antony looks set to make his comeback tomorrow after being spotted in team training on Wednesday. Antony’s return is a huge boost for Man Utd In Antony’s absence, Donny van de Beek made his…

Danny Murphy has backed Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah to outscore Gabriel Jesus this season. Jesus joined the Gunners from Manchester City in a £45m deal this summer and has scored five goals across 14 Premier League games. But the 25-year-old Brazil international picked up a knee injury during the World Cup in Qatar and is not expected to return until around February 28. Nketiah has since taken his place in the side and has registered two goals across his first three top-flight games since the Premier League restart. Those came in the wins over West Ham and Brighton respectively before the Gunners – who are top…

Chelsea play their third game in nine days on Thursday as they welcome Premier League champions Manchester City to Stamford Bridge in a huge match for both teams. Following the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at the weekend, there is some added pressure on Chelsea to pick up a positive result against Manchester City tomorrow. The Blues welcome the Premier League champions to Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening in what is now a huge match for Graham Potter and his squad. The reaction to the draw with Forest has been very negative with many criticising Potter. Chelsea have now won just one Premier League…

Messi was given a hero’s welcome on his return to PSG but his main adversary in the World Cup final, Mbappe, was not in attendance after being granted leave from club duties. Lionel Messi was given a guard of honour on his return to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday – but his PSG teammate and World Cup rival Kylian Mbappe was nowhere to be seen. Messi received a hero’s welcome at PSG’s training base in Poissy two and a half weeks after captaining Argentina to the World Cup in Qatar. The 24-year-old Mbappe, who is widely considered Messi’s successor as the next dominant individual in the game, scored…

Inter Miami had been heavily linked with a move for Lionel Messi this summer but their hopes of signing the forward have been dealt a huge blow. Miami’s star striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement at the end of last season after a long career that saw him play in La Liga, Serie A and the Premier League before the MLS, leaving owner David Beckham with a designated player spot to fill. Beckham had hoped that he would have been able to convince Messi to join the MLS side after his World Cup victory with Argentina, but it seems the 35-year-old has a…

The Blues sealed a £8.6million deal to sign the 19-year-old from Molde over the festive period and was in the stands to watch his new side in action against Nottingham Forest on Sunday. Graham Potter’s side have five games to play before the month is out in another hectic run of fixtures. But the Chelsea boss says Fofana will not be rushed into action, planning to give him time to adapt to his new surroundings and get up to speed with the club also waiting on some final paperwork. Potter also didn’t rule out the possibility of a short-term loan…

Arsenal continue to be linked with a number of players with a few days of the January transfer window now having passed and there could be a major problem regarding their pursuit of Mykhaylo Mudryk. Five days of the January transfer window have passed and as of yet, Arsenal are yet to welcome a new face to the Emirates Stadium. That is not for a lack of trying though with the Gunners reportedly chasing a number of players. Mikel Arteta has already opened up on the business that his side could do throughout the window with a strong message to current sporting director Edu. With…

Manchester United started 2023 with a convincing victory 3-0 over Bournemouth. They have now won four consecutive Premier League games, lifting them up to the fourth spot in the table. The next two fixtures will be their biggest test as they first host Manchester City and then travel to London to face league leaders Arsenal. Apart from fixtures coming thick and fast, we have entered the winter transfer window where United are expected to sign a centre-forward. January is also the time for the players to switch clubs after getting frustrated with the lack of game-time in the first half…

Prior to the World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi surprised with a statement in which he pointed out that in the Middle East he will play his last tournament with the Albiceleste. After winning the long-awaited Cup, Alexis Mac Allister made a revelation about the future of the top winner of the Ballon d’Or (7) and excited all the fans of the Albiceleste. At 35, the PSG forward was the main figure of the World Cup in Qatar. He scored seven goals, gave three assists, broke the record for the most games played and finally reached the long-awaited title. After…

Lionel Messi has already returned to PSG training, after having shone in the World Cup, where the Argentine team won the coveted trophy. Now, the Parisian squad, coaching staff and collaborators paid tribute to the champion and the reaction of Christophe Galtier, coach of the Ligue 1 champion, drew attention. After winning the World Cup in Qatar, Lionel Messi traveled with the rest of the Albiceleste squad to the country, where they were received by millions of fans. Later, he traveled to Rosario to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve with his family. In this context, Galtier was permissive and…

CHELSEA welcome Manchester City to Stamford Bridge on Thursday and Raheem Sterling could start against his former side for the first time. The England star appeared off the bench in Chelsea’s Carabao Cup defeat at the Etihad in November. 3Chelsea could make one change to the team that started against Nottingham ForestPowered ByLoaded: 0.87%3Raheem Sterling could start against Manchester City for the first time since leaving the clubCredit: Getty3Edouard Mendy has returned to training but is not fit to playCredit: Getty Graham Potter will hope Sterling acts as a source of inspiration with the Blues looking to get back to winning…

The Gunners were left frustrated on Tuesday after they were held to a goalless draw by Newcastle United at The Emirates. That stretched their advantage at the top of the table to eight points – but rivals Manchester City can close the gap to five with a win over Chelsea tomorrow. With striker Gabriel Jesus ruled out through injury, Arteta is desperate to bring in reinforcements during the January transfer window. And his lack of options were evident last night as he decided to make just one substitute during the game, which was right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu replacing Ben White. Now he could have one…

Manchester United welcome Frank Lampard’s Everton to the Theatre of Dreams on Friday evening in the third round of the Emirates FA Cup this season. United have done well recently, winning all four matches played since the FIFA World Cup concluded – winning six matches in a row since the defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League prior to the World Cup. Erik ten Hag will be pleased to have seen how well his team has done since then. Everton have not been in good form this season and in the Premier League, sit in 18th place with 15…

Chelsea are the latest club to take an interest in signing Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier. The 22-year-old has already been linked with Bayern Munich and Newcastle, but according to Foot Mercato in France, Chelsea are now a contender to sign the French stopper. German giants Bayern Munich see Meslier as a replacement for Manuel Neuer, who is out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg during a skiing break following the World Cup. Leeds have no intention of selling the Frenchman, who is under contract at Elland Road until 2026, however, they may find it difficult to keep one of their prized assets…

Mikel Arteta was in no mood to admit that Newcastle United are Premier League title contenders. Mikel Arteta says he ‘doesn’t know’ if Newcastle United are contenders for the Premier League title, despite holding his Arsenal side to a goalless draw. The 40-year-old cut a frustrated figure during his post-match press conference after bemoaning two “scandalous” penalty decisions in the second half. Arteta demanded a spot-kick for Dan Burn’s shirt tug on Gabriel and when Granit Xhaka’s cross hit Jacob Murphy’s arm during the latter stages. Neither were awarded by referee Andrew Madley, or VAR, which left Arteta irritated when…

Since the arrival of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United have looked a far more resilient side. The attitude of senior players has seemingly changed compared to last season, with on-pitch player performance having also improved, largely down to the appointment of Ten Hag. On several occasions last season, numerous players looked as though they had given up on games before a ball had been kicked, leading to a mass exodus in the summer at Old Trafford. Come the end of the season, the majority of United’s fan base had turned on those representing the badge, including the match going support, both…

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Riyadh-based team stocking ‘Messi 10’ shirts in club shop after Al Nassr signed Ronaldo. Dubai: Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has reportedly reached a deal with Lionel Messi, one of the best football players of his generation and is frequently considered as the world’s best, to join its team in the near future, many social media accounts reported quoting an Italian newspaper. Al Hilal club has even put Messi’s shirts on sale in their club shop soon after Cristiano Ronaldo joined their rivals, Al Nassr. According to the Italian newspaper “CalcioMercato”, Al Hilal club has reached a deal with Messi…

MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in France international Randal Kolo Muani, according to reports. The Red Devils are desperate to add a striker in the January transfer window after axing Cristiano Ronaldo. 1Manchester United are reportedly interested in Randal Kolo MuaniCredit: AP And Muani, 24, is a target for United, according to French newspaper L’Equipe. They are even said to be preparing a £53million January offer for the Eintracht Frankfurt forward. But the Red Devils are set to face stiff competition for his signature. German giants Bayern Munich are also reported to be interested. Muani himself is claimed to prefer the idea of staying in Germany…