Arsenal top Premier League winners and losers

Premier League winners and losers on another weekend when the big game let us down do badly…   Winners Arsenal A hugely significant week for Mikel Arteta, a man who has been afforded plenty of patience during his 14 months in charge. There are very good reasons for that patience, not least the myriad squad […]

Read More… from Arsenal top Premier League winners and losers

Neville picks two reasons why Man Utd are ‘nearer’ title than Chelsea

Gary Neville thinks Man Utd are “nearer” to winning the Premier League title than Chelsea despite the Blues’ good form under Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea have won six out of Tuchel’s nine matches in charge and they remain unbeaten in the German’s time at Stamford Bridge after a 0-0 draw against the Red Devils on Sunday. […]

Read More… from Neville picks two reasons why Man Utd are ‘nearer’ title than Chelsea

Gossip: Man United, Liverpool and three free CBs

Free centre-halves dominate the transfer gossip…   MAN UNITED AND LEEDS WANT FREE DEFENDER Cameroon and Torino centre-half Nicolas N’Koulou is out of contract this summer and wants a return to Champions League football, which is why he is unlikely to join Leeds United, despite his relationship with Marcelo Bielsa from their time together at Marseille. No, […]

Read More… from Gossip: Man United, Liverpool and three free CBs

Chelsea star could move this summer – club confirms they will discuss transfer

Chelsea star could move this summer – club confirms they will discuss transfer – originally posted on Sportslens.com AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini has confirmed that the club will try to sign Fikayo Tomori this summer. The 23-year-old has impressed since joining Milan on loan from Chelsea in January and the Serie A giants […]

Read More… from Chelsea star could move this summer – club confirms they will discuss transfer

Maguire: Shaw misheard penalty talk with referee

Harry Maguire has told Manchester United that Luke Shaw misheard a conversation he had with referee Stuart Attwell in which he allegedly said that he would not give a penalty because it would cause “a lot of talk”. United were left frustrated that United were denied a penalty in Sunday’s goalless Premier League draw with Chelsea at Stamford […]

Read More… from Maguire: Shaw misheard penalty talk with referee

Solskjaer moans about manager moans about penalties

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes rival managers are trying to influence referees not to award penalties to Manchester United. The Old Trafford boss was left frustrated that United were denied a penalty in Sunday’s goalless Premier League draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Callum Hudson-Odoi was judged not to have deliberately handled the ball when clashing […]

Read More… from Solskjaer moans about manager moans about penalties

Thomas Tuchel explains absence of Tammy Abraham vs Manchester United

Thomas Tuchel explains absence of Tammy Abraham vs Manchester United – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel explained the absence of Tammy Abraham following the club’s disappointing 0-0 draw against Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blues had the opportunity to register their first league win in seven attempts over […]

Read More… from Thomas Tuchel explains absence of Tammy Abraham vs Manchester United

Football’s Greatest Hat-Tricks No.11

Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu scored a fantastic hat-trick away to Chelsea on 23rd October 1999 There had been a torrential downpour on the day of the game and had left many areas of the pitch completely saturated. Puddles had even formed in small patches of the pitch, making it difficult for the ball to be […]

Read More… from Football’s Greatest Hat-Tricks No.11

16 Conclusions: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United

1) In the aftermath of a 0-0 draw between Chelsea and Manchester United, there is perhaps no better time to remind everyone that Frank Lampard has still won a Big Six Premier League match more recently than Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Norwegian has presided over eight goalless draws in domestic competition as United manager: one […]

Read More… from 16 Conclusions: Chelsea 0-0 Manchester United

Tuchel: Chelsea ‘closer’ to winning than Man United

Thomas Tuchel suggested that he was “absolutely happy” with a point against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea came closest to scoring in the opening half. Their best chance came via a cross from Callum Hudson-Odoi. Oliver Giroud went for a diving header from close range but he narrowly missed the ball. The most contentious […]

Read More… from Tuchel: Chelsea ‘closer’ to winning than Man United