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Saturday, 30 September 2017

Saturday Football Predictions

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It's another Saturday of European Football. The predictions below are based on head-to-head record, squad health and most importantly form. Make your pick from the selected games below. 👇👇



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Friday, 29 September 2017

VIDEO : This Video Of Hazard Mocking Raheem Sterling Is A Must Watch

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Chelsea host Manchester City in Saturday's late kick off. The defending Champions have managed to put the opening day loss to Burnley at Stamford  Bridge behind them and have gone on to win four of their last five games in the league and two wins in two in Europe.

Manchester City's games against Chelsea last season were not palatable experiences for Mr.Guardiola neither has Aguero's car accident done anything to ease City's cause, but all these aside the man called garden of Eden managed to make mockery of Sterling in training, watch the video below.


Hazard is seen in these video making gesture almost identical to the way Man City winger Raheem Sterling moves his body, on Wednesday it was Batschuayi and today Hazard. Are Chelsea players all trolls? This video will surely stoke the flames ahead of the game on Saturday.

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Thursday, 28 September 2017

Bayern Munich Part Ways With Carlo Ancelotti After PSG Rout

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Bayern Munich's manager Carlo Ancelotti has parted ways with the Bavarian club, the Italian's dismissal is directly connected to Bayern's indifferent displays of late. The German Champions were humiliated in Paris yesterday and Ancelotti left the club less than 15 hours later.

Reports emerged from German media on Thursday that the Bundesliga giants will hold a crisis talk with Ancelotti to address the club's indifferent start to the season, with the manager's job on the line. The club has decided the Italian is no longer the right man to move to manage the club.

Bayern Munich endured their highest group stage defeat since 1996 in Paris last night as goals from Dani Alves, Edinson Cavani and Neymar helped the Parisiens run riot against their more illustrious European opponents.

The former AC Milan manager also oversaw a 2-0 lead slip against Wolfsburg Friday, but the 3-0 drubbing in France was the final nail. Willy Sagnol who was brought in during the summer as assistant will take temporary charge and will be in the dugout when visit Hertha Berlin on Sunday.

Louis Van Gaal who was present in Paris last night is an early contender as early replacement for Ancelotti and Metro reports that Bayern could offer the Dutchman who helped build the Bavarian club into a solid side a short term deal.


Hoffenheim's 30 Year Old Manager Julian Nagelsmann Is Believed To Be Bayern's Prime Target

Thomas Tuchel who left Dortmund at the end of last season is also in contention for the job, but it is Hoffenheim's 30 year old boss Nagelsmann who is a prime target for Bayern Munich. Hoffenheim are currently second on the Bundesliga table, one place above Bayern Munich.


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Wednesday, 27 September 2017

King Of Twitter Michy Batschuayi Brutally Trolls Costa In This Cheeky Tweet

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Chelsea's visit to Atletico Madrid's new home started off sadly when Antoine Griezmann put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot five minutes before half time but Antonio Conte's men managed to turn the half time score around.

Alvaro Morata became the first player to score at Atleti's new home when he nodded home Hazard's cross but Chelsea needed a late goal in the 94th Minute from late substitute Michy Batschuayi who only came on ten minutes earlier.

The Belgian took to twitter firstly to praise himself but he couldn't resist the temptation of trolling former strike partner Diego Costa.

This was Batschuayi praising himself.



And then this.



Batschuayi caught up with Fernando and Diego after the game and was obviously in a jocular mood.
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These Football Memes Will Make Your Day

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Harry Kane Is Actually More Than A Hurricane At The Moment

Neymar just being Neymar

Aguero v Shaktar Donestk

RB Leipzig Are A Different Side In The UCL


bE lIKE jOHN


All Lacazette's Goals Have Come At The Emirates


"I Took It As A Man Nwa It's Nothing"


Neymar: Let Me Take Penalties
Cavani: No
PSG Owner: Ok here's 1 million Euros Cavani If You Let Neymar Take Penalties
Cavani:No



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Arsenal Fans Destroy Thomas Lemar After Monaco Loss ... .He Probably Cut Their Bets

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French winger Thomas Lemar was subject to multiple bids from both Arsenal and Liverpool, the transfer saga surrounding Lemar's club future came to a head when Mr.Wenger made a failed last gasp bid of £92 million on deadline day to secure the 21 year old's services.

Lemar and Monaco has since moved on from the events of the summer and are have a decent season in the France's Ligue 1 but in their second game of the Champions league against FC Porto on Tuesday evening the visitors twisted the plot as they thrashed the French Champions in France.

Arsenal fans who are still burnt from Lemar's rejection to join them descended on the young attacker on twitter. The winger who was being a team player by putting some defensive work was turned inside out by FC Porto's Yancine Brahimi and BOOM!!! Twitter erupted.

This was the 'event'



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Mauricio Pochettino Claims His Wife Has Grown Jealous Of His Love For Harry Kane

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Harry Kane became the seventh English man to score a Champions League hat-trick during Spurs' win over Apoel Nicosia in Cyprus, he joined Andy Cole, Andy Newell, Alan Shearer, Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney and Danny Wellbeck  as the other English men who had managed the feat.

The 24 year old who boasts 11 goals in his last 7 games for Club and Country has also managed 6 hat-tricks in 2017, the stats are endless for the former Leicester City striker. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had said he was in love with the striker's double against West Ham and joked that he should tread more carefully this time around.

"Now my wife is jealous - and his wife too" Pochettino said with a smile "No I think it's unbelieveable. You know it's Harry Kane.

"He has unbelievable skills in front of goal. He has something special. That's why he's one of the best.

"All the strikers that have this type of level they have something special in front of goals. They are killers. Harry has this special skill"

Harry Kane told ESPN after the game "It's a proud night for myself and obviously the team as well

"The first one was a close, I'm not sure if it was offside or not but Toby's (Alderweireld) played a great ball a great ball in, I've touched it inside and I was also going to take it with my left foot.

"The two in the second half Moussa(Sissoko)'s cut back a ggreat ball and in those kind of positions it's all about the touch and the touch was kind of perfect and that set me up and I stroked it home

"The last one was an unbelievable delivery from Tripps (Kieran Trippier) and I made the run late into the box and I was happy to see it go in."

Tottenham 'unexpectedly' hold the same number of points with Champions Real Madrid after two games, both teams took maximum points in Group H after victories over Dortmund and Apoel Nicosia.

Cristiano Ronaldo who also scored twice as Real Madrid beat Dortmund in Germany will go head-to-head when both clubs meet on Matchday 3.

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Tuesday, 26 September 2017

Five Managers Who 'Lit Up' The Touchline In The Past

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1. Carlo Ancelotti

The AC Milan legend who has been in the habit since the age of 25 was known to be puffing away while smoking was still allowed in the coaching dugout. The 58 year old was also famed for smoking in Chelsea's Cobham training base.

2. Gianluca Vialli


Another former Chelsea manager makes the list, the ex Juventus striker in this picture can be seen puffing away as Chelsea prepare for a UEFA Champions League game in 2000. The Italian became restricted when coaches were banned from puffing on the touchline.


3. Walter Mazzari


Walter Mazzari is the third Italian On the list. Mazzari is one of the few managers that have actually smoked on the touchline. The former Napoli manager who can be seen taking a drag during a Napoli training session once stunned Watford players when he smoked in the dressing room while in charge of the hornets.

4. Arsene Wenger


Arsene Wenger can be seen taking a soft drag during his time as Monaco boss. The Frenchman has come a long way since his time as a manager in France, Mr.Wenger is now a 'new man'.

5. Marcello Lippi 


The fourth Italian on this list is a World Cup winner with Italy, in this picture we see Lippi puff away to celebrate the Azzuri's World Cup in 2006. The 69 year old has managed Juventus, Sampdoria, Napoli and Inter was never shy to take a drag in public. 
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Coleen Urges Her Hubby To Ditch His Close Friend Wes Brown

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Wayne Rooney's pregnant Coleen has reportedly asked the former Manchester United striker to end his late nights out with long time friend Wes Brown, this is in a desperate attempt to save her marriage. Rooney has always been close to Brown, a friendship that started from their days together at Old Trafford.

Rooney was believed to be with Wes Brown the night he was arrested for drink-driving The Sun via Mirror  reports that Coleen has issued an ultimatum to the striker demanding he ends his night out with his former teammate.


Wes Brown was also reportedly present when Rooney lost £500k in a Casino In May. Wazza's angry wife has also reportedly ordered him to stop gambling if they are to stay together and Mrs. Rooney is also strongly of the opinion that the former Manchester United  number6. is leading her husband astray.


Rooney And Brown Won The Champions League in 2008

Rooney and Everton host Cyprian club Apollon Limassol and the former England captain trained with his team despite carrying an gash above his left eye.






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Liverpool Are Now Willing To Let Coutinho Leave

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Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has reiterated his decision to join Barcelona and Mirror reports that the Merseyside club are willing to let the 25 year old leave in January. The Liverpool manager had claimed during the weekend that Liverpool fans had forgiven the Brazilian for wanting to leave in the summer.

Antonio Conte Has Cast Doubt Over His Future At Chelsea


Chelsea's Italian manager led the London side to Premier League triumph in May and signed a two-year contract extension two months later but Daily Star reports that the 48 year old is far from settled in the capital. The former Juventus and Empoli manager still misses Italy and also fancies a role of Sporting director. He may quit the dug out for good in the near future, but in the mean time Chelsea travel to Spain to face Atletico Madrid , guess who will be the special guest. Diego!

Spanish Club Deportivo Want Frank De Boer.. .So Soon?? 


The Sun reports that axed Crystal Palace manager is wanted by Deportivo La Coruna who have suffered a dismal start to the campaign. De Boer had a very short and disappointing stint in the Premier League with no win and no goals. The former Barcelona star still enjoys a high reputation in Spain despite his struggles in England and is in pole position to replace Deportivo's manager Pepe Mel.

Carlo Ancelotti Has Not Ruled Out A Move Back To Paris


Ex PSG manager Carlo Ancelotti  in an interview with Le Figaro stated that he is happy at Bayern,  but urged his interviewers to "never say never" in football. This is according to Calcimercato . Ancelotti has suddenly come under intense pressure following Bayern Munich's poor start to the Bundesliga season. Bayern travel to PSG on Wednesday for their second Champions League game of the season.




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Twitter Reacts As Gareth Barry Reaches Milestone

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Twitter was awash with praises for the Englishman as he surpassed Ryan Giggs' record of English Premier League Appearances. Many football stars and his former clubs were on hand to congratulate the 36 year old.

Ryan Giggs led the praise





Gareth Barry made his Premier League debut with Aston Villa in 1998









Congratulations Gareth Barry!!!





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Arsenal Ruins Gareth Barry's Big Night

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West Bromwich Albion midfielder Gareth Barry(633) finally edged Ryan Giggs(632) in the number of Premier League appearances on Monday night. The former England midfielder who won the leage with Manchester City in 2012 could cap the night win a win as Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette scored in either half to hand the Gunners victory.

Gareth Barry has featured for four Premier League Clubs in the past 19 years. The game last night also saw ex-gunner Kieran Gibbs return to his former home but the visitors ultimately lost the game despite a decent display.

The Baggies were unfortunate to earn a penalty early on as Jay Rodriguez elected to stay on his feet and force a save out of Arsenal Goalkeeper Petr Cech. Arsenal laboured to make their possession count but French striker Lacazette managed to break the deadlock after 20 minutes when he headed home after Sanchez's freekick hit the cross bar.



On the stroke of half time Nacho Monreal acrobatically cleared Jay Rodriguez's effort off the line denying the visitors the reward for the first half efforts.A few moments before the 70th minute the referee decided to award the foul on Aaron Ramsey by West Brom's Allan Nyom. Lacazette duly converted the penalty, a goal that effectively ended the game as a contest.

Arsenal are now 7th, 6 points behind the leading Manchester Clubs.
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Monday, 25 September 2017

Fabregas Says He'll Miss 'Special Costa' Relationship

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Chelsea's midfielder Cesc Fabregas has admitted he'll miss the 'spectacular connection' he enjoyed with former teammate Diego Costa at Chelsea. The two Spaniards were brought to the club in the summer of 2014 by Jose Mourinho but while Costa will be rejoining Atletico Madrid soon Fabregas who is still very much a Chelsea player told Onda Cero "He Will Always Be In My Heart".

"He's a great guy, I spoke to him when he was watching (Atletico's) game - we enjoyed a spectacular connection both on and off the pitch.

"He's a great friend of mine and we spent three memorable years together in London, winning a lot and enjoying success.

"Right now he is very happy, obviously it's been tough for him with the uncertainty of recent months but this is the best not just for Diego but for Chelsea.

"They (Chelsea and Costa) had a good working relationship so it was important it ended well for both.

I'm sure Diego will enjoy lots more success with Atletico and score lots of goals." Fabregas concluded.

Cesc and Diego have not been in the Spanish team for some time now, and it's anybody's guess if both or any of the will make Julen Lopetegui's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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PSG Owner Offers Cavani A Whooping Sum To Relinquish Penalty Duties

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There are numerous reports in the French media that are suggest the PSG players are not exactly happy with Neymar and that that the pedestal he's been thrust upon by the club's owners has caused an atmosphere of tension among the squad, this is according to whoateallthe pies.

Cavani and Neymar recently had a Penalty altercation in a league game when they wrestled for the ball after a penalty was won. Neymar subsequently apologized and the two South Americans put the matter to bed apparently.

El Pais now reports Cavani has rejected a €1million 'sweetener' from PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi to hand over penalty taking duties to Neymar. The report states that the 30 year old turned down the offer from Al-Khelaifi to cede penalty duties to Neymar and close the crisis. The reports also says the players are annoyed with the club and are backing the Uruguayan.

The bonus makes up part of the improved contract that the club's owner offered through an intermediary last week which would see the lump sum paid if Cavani also finishes the season as ligue 1 top scorer.

Spanish football writer Colin Millar offered more insight on twitter on the issue.




Millar has also described the 'reconciliation dinner' held by Dani Alves in the wake of the penalty row as being more akin to a funeral.
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Three Lessons The EPL Weekend Came With

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Chelsea's trip to Stoke on Saturday came on the back of the club's confirmation that striker Diego Costa will be heading back to Atletico Madrid and Alvaro Morata turned up for the party in style, elsewhere Leicester City narrowly and unluckily lost to visitors Liverpool.

1. Morata Can Do The Business But He's Not Costa's Replacement

Alvaro Morata Is Chelsea's record signing and was brought in from European Champions Real Madrid. The Spaniard has netted six goals in six games and a hat-trick at the bet365 stadium was not a fluke. Morata's three goals on the day did well in his bid to exorcise any thoughts about the departing Diego Costa. His compatriot had helped the blues to two league titles in the space of three years, but Morata's display on Saturday was almost magical, just what the manager would have wanted. The Chelsea fans as well as the neutrals who had longed for the former Real Madrid and Juventus striker to score with his foot must have been stunned with that display, but then again there's a man called Diego Costa who is not famed for scoring way to many but the Brazilian born attacker manages to net 'winning goals' when Chelsea need them. The mood of the Chelsea faithful shouldn't be dampened but facts are facts and Costa's departure would be felt if or when Chelsea begin to find it difficult in imposing themselves on the opposing defence. The team may figure out that with a 'new striker' in Morata they would actually need to change the entirety of their approach in order to get the best out of the Spaniard.

2. Manchester United's Win Was More Than Just Three Points  


The ability for Jose Mourinho's Manchester United to 'hold on' and see off the game at Southampton did not just give the red devils all three points, it also showed how far the group of players have come as a team. Mourinho's men seem to have successfully broken the curse of draws that plagued and haunted the team last term. Romelu Lukaku's solitary strike in the first half was just enough to clunch all three points. Performances and results like this were a mainstay in Sir Alex Ferguson's title winning seasons. There were some games where the performances were not top class, not by a long shot but the results were grinded out. The game on Saturday was a character of a title winning side and that character as important as the three points.

3. Great Victory But Liverpool Are Behind 


A missed penalty from Jamie Vardy helped ensure that Liverpool steal all three points at the King Power Stadium against Leicester. The fact that the reds did not have Sadio Mane available was a factor. All due respect to the 2016 Champions who actually beat a weakened Liverpool three days earlier but Jurgen Klopp's men have it in  them to come away with a more convincing victory at but like last season Liverpool win big when they want to but their unconvincing  display in some games meant they had to seal UCL qualification right at the last day of the previous season. The group of players have a lot of work of to do by playing together and grinding out results just like they did on Saturday.


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Saturday, 23 September 2017

Matchday Preview : What A Win Will Mean For Manchester United

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Manchester United in the next six days travel to Southampton, then to Russia to play CSKA Moscow and the back to Old Trafford to Play  Crystal Palace before going off for the International break. 13 points from a possible 15 is testament to the fact that Jose Mourinho's side have turned a new leaf since finishing sixth in the league last season. A league campaign plagued with a lot of draws.

Should the red devils manage a win at Southampton (one of the grounds where they drew last term) the confidence among the group of players will no doubt reach fever pitch, the trip to Moscow will of course be in the mind of the gaffer as he rotates the squad to try to keep the players as fresh as possible.

Manchester United have the upper hand in this fixture but past records count for little when English teams play. The synergy of Romelu Lukaku, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford is yielding unexpectedly good results for the manager and another three points will further put the pressure on the chasing pack. Mourinho recently stated that he trusted the squad to cover well for the injured Paul Pogba and his injury is a chance for the other midfielders in the squad.

Team News

Manchester UnitedPaul Pogba (Hamstring) and Marcos Rojo (Knee) are the only absentees apart from Zlatan Ibrahimovic who is on a long term lay off. Luke Shaw is back with the group and raring to go.

 Southampton
Virgil van Dijk could make his first start since January and his presence will certainly be a boost for Mauricio Pellegrino. Manolo Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin are also available for the Saints.

STATS & FACTS

  • There has been 36 meetings between these two teams in the League, United 24, Southampton 7, Draws 5.
  • Manchester United have scored 9 goals on the 80th minute or after since the beginning of the season.
  • Romelu Lukaku will equal Louis Saha's record for number of goals after six games if he scores today.
  • 8 different players have scored for United this season.


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Friday, 22 September 2017

Saturday Football Prediction

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Manchester United and neighbours City are is fine form going into the weekend, Jose Mourinho's men should out of the Saint Mary's stadium with a win, it's not gonna be easy but Lukaku and co. should do the business, City themselves welcome a Palace side that are pointless and goalless in their five league games this season. The Crystal Palace side have a new manager in Roy Hodgson and after beating Huddersfield in the Carabao Cup in midweek the group will be looking to play compact football at the Etihad, so do not be Surprised if you do not see a lot of goals from the citizens.

In France PSG will be looking for another routine win as they look to maintain their three-point lead at the top of the table. Neymar and Cavani look to have put their penalty beef behind them so we should be in for another victory for the Parisiens. In Germany Borussia Dortmund are serial winners against Mochengladbach and another win should suffice. The full predictions for recommended bets are below 👇👇👇.

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Tiemoue Bakayoko Escapes Unhurt After Accident

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The Sun has revealed that Chelsea's summer signing Tiemoue Bakayoko was involved in an accident with his car when he veered off the road on Blundel Lane near Blues' Cobham Training base on Thursday Afternoon. The Mercedes G-Wagon believed to be Bakayoko's own crashed into the brushes besides the road.

The Police arrived the venue in the early evening and confirmed that no other cars were involved in the accident. The windscreen (of the car) was shattered and the roof caved in. Bakayoko's brother Namory sparked fears earlier when he was put off by the English system of driving.

At the time the report was first made public the Chelsea midfielder was said to be at home resting.

The 23 year old signed for the English champions Chelsea from Monaco during the summer and is still working his way to cement his place in the heart Chelsea midfield as well  the hearts of the Blues faithful.
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Rumour Has It : Neymar's Apology

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According to reports from The Sun, World football's record signing Neymar has apologized to Edinson Cavani and the rest of the PSG squad for his penalty row with the striker in their 2-0 victory over Lyon during the weekend.

The two attackers went head-to-head for a penalty which Cavani eventually took and missed. The days following the feud have seen media reports suggesting Neymar has ordered the PSG Board to sack Cavani but that was not before he unfollowed the Uruguayan on Instagram.

Dani Alves who was at the heart of the brawl when he handed Neymar the ball to take the penalty ahead of Edinson has reportedly taken both parties out on a dinner and have them bury the hatchet. The veteran right back reportedly brought the two for a clear the air talks.

Neymar subsequently apologized to the group on in training and his words were translated by club captain Thiago Silva.

Pictures of Neymar and Cavani playing together and helping each other in training suggests that all bad blood between the two players.

PSG's next test is at Montpellier on Saturday.
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Friday Football Prediction

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Friday Is A Day to 'prepare' for Saturday. If you know what we mean. ☺☺. Peep the day's prediction below.


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PSG Have Emerged As Favourites To Land Alexis

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Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez has constantly made it clear that he's now fed up with life at the Emirates and Manchester City came very close to offering him an escape route last month but Arsenal's failure to land Thomas Lemar meant Sanchez would have to endure another six months (at least) at Arsenal.

Manchester City's pursuit of Sanchez has now taken a hit as the club are prepared to Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani and Sanchez will be a very likely replacement. The French Club will offer the Chilean a deal more than the £275k-a-week wage City is offering him and also a sign on fee according to The Sun.

Manchester United Consider Move For Santos Midfielder


Talksport reports that 27 year old Santos Midfielder Lucas Lima is out of contract at the end of the year, new year's eve to be precise. The Brazilian is said to be ready to try his legs on English football. Crystal Palace were initially interested but the player's agent now claims Manchester United are prepared to sign him for free.

Mr. Wenger Says Arsenal Are No Longer Interested In Johnny Evans


Northern Ireland defender Johnny Evans was heavily linked with a move to the Emirates this summer but West Bromwich Albion refused to sell. According to Daily Star Arsene Wenger was recently asked whether he still wanted to signed the former Manchester United midfielder and the Frenchman said 'No'. Charges Dropped!!

Antoine Griezmann Welcomed Diego Costa Specially Back To Atleti


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Jason Puncheon Says Crystal Palace Shouldn't Be Scared Of Manchester City

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Despite five consecutive defeats in their opening five Premier League games Crystal Palace's captain Jason Puncheon insists the eagles will not be panicking despite a daunting of playing Manchester City on Saturday.

The woes of the London side may not get better in the coming weeks as they will face trips to Manchester United and champions Chelsea in less than a month. The Eagles are in fine form in the Carabao Cup and are into the last 16, but it is in the League that results are more in need. Goalless and Pointless, the Eagles are in dire need of a miracle as they travel to a ruthless Manchester City on Saturday.

"We've improved in the last two games and on another day those chances might have gone in", Puncheon said "but that's football and that's where we are as a team. As a group of players we must stick together and not let the negativity set in.

"Roy [Hodgson] has made an impact already. He wants us to be more compact and difficult to beat. We did that at times against Southampton but it's going to be a long process.

"The manager told us it's a 33-game season and nothing will be decided by Christmas-but we obviously need to start picking up results.


"Roy told us after the Southampton game to keep our heads and not let the pressure get to us. We've been here before as a group of players - we'll get ourselves out of this.

"The gaffer wants us to work on shape and it will take us time to get used to his methods. But we all have to pull in the right direction and this team will never lose due to lack of efforts, we'll go down fighting.

"In the Premier League it's all about getting three points. We go into every game knowing we're capable of producing a big performance. We'll go into those games as underdogs but the squad just needs to focus on our performance and block out any negative coverage."

Wilfred Zaha is unavailable for the Eagles as he recovers from a knee injury but it's not all doom and gloom as Mammadou Sakho had some minutes in the victory against Huddersfield on Tuesday.

Sakho's return for Palace is timely as they will face barrage of attacks from a City side with 11 goals in their last two games. Hodgson may find it Pertinent to 'Park The Bus' against Man City and a point will be precious and will surely be a morale booster for his group of players.

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