Kante and Ziyech start, Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Barnsley

Kante and Ziyech start, Predicted Chelsea line-up (3-4-2-1) vs Barnsley – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea will be aiming to extend their five-match unbeaten run when they face Barnsley in the FA Cup fifth round tonight. The Blues have made a positive start under manager Thomas Tuchel and they have won three and drawn one […]

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Iconic Moments in Football No.76

As a player, the half-time team talk can be something to be very afraid of if you haven’t performed very well in the first half. Sir Alex Ferguson used his infamous ‘hairdryer treatment’, so-called by former players as he would shout in their faces!One method tried by Hull City’s Phil Brown on Boxing Day 2008 […]

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With Chelsea closing in on Boateng, who will Bayern Munich sign in defence?

With Chelsea closing in on Boateng, who will Bayern Munich sign in defence? – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea are close to signing Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng on a free transfer this summer and that could pave the way for the German champions to bring in a replacement. The Bavarian giants celebrated the second […]

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‘Really good’: Pep Guardiola provides fresh injury update on Manchester City star

‘Really good’: Pep Guardiola provides fresh injury update on Manchester City star – originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has provided a fresh injury update on Kevin de Bruyne ahead of the FA Cup fifth round tie against Swansea City tonight. The Belgium international sustained a muscular injury during the 2-0 win […]

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Forget Madrid – That ship has sailed for Tottenham star – opinion

Forget Madrid – That ship has sailed for Tottenham star – opinion – originally posted on Sportslens.com “You’ve got Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo coming to the end of their careers. (Robert) Lewandowski is four years older than Harry – he’s got the chance to be the best player in the world.” That little nugget […]

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Leeds star deserves international chance, but hopes will probably be scuppered – opinion

Leeds star deserves international chance, but hopes will probably be scuppered – opinion – originally posted on Sportslens.com Patrick Bamford’s performances for Leeds United have sparked talk that he could force his way into the England squad for this summer’s European Championships. The 27-year-old is enjoying an excellent season, scoring 12 goals with six assists […]

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Report: Chelsea star set for contract talks, transfer expert tips him to stay

Report: Chelsea star set for contract talks, transfer expert tips him to stay – originally posted on Sportslens.com Chelsea want to keep Thiago Silva at Stamford Bridge beyond the end of this season. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Blues are willing to trigger a clause to extend his contract by another year. The […]

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On This Day – 8th February

A rampant Liverpool hit five goals past league-leaders Arsenal on this day back in 2014. Brendan Rodgers side were 4-0 up after only 20 minutes giving Arsenal a real shock. Liverpool’s first goal of the afternoon came from defender Martin Skrtel after less than a minute on the clock. The Czech defender hammered in from […]

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Three Things: Liverpool get cold feet, Arsenal going nowhere, big call needed on De Gea

Three Things: Liverpool get cold feet, Arsenal going nowhere, big call needed on De Gea – originally posted on Sportslens.com It has been a while since we ran our ‘Three Things’ column on a Monday morning, but we couldn’t resist given events in the Premier League over the weekend. Manchester City’s stunning 4-1 victory at […]

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‘Elite mentality’, ‘Great game’: Some Chelsea fans react to midfielder’s display vs Sheffield United

‘Elite mentality’, ‘Great game’: Some Chelsea fans react to midfielder’s display vs Sheffield United – originally posted on Sportslens.com Some Chelsea fans have heaped praise on Mason Mount following his impressive display against Sheffield United in the Premier League last night. The England international has played more minutes than any Blues player this term and […]

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