Liverpool’s Fabinho should have received a red card for his ugly challenge from behind on Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, the refereeing body have admitted following outrage from fans that the tackle went unpunished. Referee David Coote did not dismiss Fabinho in real time after he sunk his studs into Ferguson during Sunday’s FA Cup tie at the Amex Stadium, while VAR Neil Swarbrick did not correct the call from Stockley Park. The PGMOL have now accepted that was an error with new refereeing chief Howard Webb feeling it is important for the organisation to take a transparent approach when major mistakes such as this are made. It is felt by…
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Jurgen Klopp has a number of tough decisions to make ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Wolves next weekend Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Saturday as they travel to Wolves, again, and look to bounce back after their last-minute FA Cup loss to Brighton. The Reds drew 2-2 at home to the West Midlands outfit earlier this month before Harvey Elliott’s spectacular long-range effort set up a fourth round clash with the Seagulls. However, a last-minute strike from Kaoru Mitoma saw Liverpool’s cup defence come to a premature end. Jurgen Klopp’s side currently sit ninth in the Premier League table,…
Manchester City are starting to recover from their January wobble and have won all of their last three outings The timing of Pep Guardiola’s ‘happy flowers’ rant was controversial at best. While Manchester City were not at their best in the first half against Tottenham Hotspur, the Blues showed all their quality after the break to turn the match on its head. For many, the nature of the comeback would be enough of a catalyst to kick-start Guardiola’s team’s season. But the 52-year-old knows his players better than anyone and knew further home truths needed to be dished out. “I want a reaction for…
Manchester City could benefit from making a late swoop for the Sporting Lisbon ace this January Manchester City supporters will have been taken by surprise on Monday when they discovered that Joao Cancelo was on the way out of the Etihad Stadium. Cancelo has been out of favour with Pep Guardiola since the World Cup. However, having recently signed a contract extension, it is shocking that City have taken the move to part ways with their full-back. With the loan to Bayern Munich likely to be made permanent in the summer, City may need to be on the lookout for cover.…
Joao Cancelo is set to join Bayern Munich on loan, with a £61million transfer set up for the summer, after falling out with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola Joao Cancelo is poised to join Bayern Munich following a breakdown in his relationship with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. The Portugal international will join Bayern on-loan until the end of the season, with a view to making the move permanent in a €70m deal (£61m). It’s understood Cancelo made City bosses aware of Bayern’s interest in him and told them he wanted a new challenge. The news will come as a…
Jorginho’s admission over Arsenal transfer talks and 10-year interest Arsenal fans were left in shock when reports of their interest in Chelsea midfielder Jorginho emerged on Monday evening. It is believed the Gunners are considering a late swoop to sign the Italy international, 31, after failing to agree a transfer fee for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Chelsea could allow Jorginho to join Arsenal if they sign Benfica’s Enzo Fernandez for £115million. A move to Emirates did not seem on the cards for Jorginho a few days ago, but Arsenal have actually been linked with the midfielder before. There were even a serious transfer talks between the player’s representatives and the Gunners in…
Tiemoue Bakayoko is about to leave Chelsea for the fifth time after reports revealed which Serie A side are “closing in” on taking the AC Milan loanee. Bakayoko is still on Chelsea’s books despite last making an appearance for them in 2018. The midfielder was a major disappointment after his arrival from Monaco five-and-a-half years ago. After making 43 appearances for the club, Bakayoko has been sent here, there and everywhere by Chelsea. For the 2018-19 season, he went to AC Milan for a new challenge in Serie A. In 2019-20, he returned to Monaco, before getting a different opportunity…
Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has given his view on the move for Mudryk to join Chelsea, with the transfer fee having been criticised in some quarters. Sergio Aguero has said that Mykhaylo Mudryk’s signing could be a game-changer for Chelsea, with the £88million transfer having the potential to transform the Blues’ season. Mudryk was poached from under the nose of London rivals Arsenal, with the transfer being completed very much out of the blue with the Gunners having looked to be favourites for the player’s signature throughout. There will be the hope from owner Todd Boehly that the signing…
Casemiro has hit back at Gary Neville’s criticism of Manchester United star Antony and says the Brazilian is an ‘important’ member of the first team. The winger has attracted criticism in recent weeks for his performances, with the 22-year-old frustrating some with his unorthodox play. Neville said Antony was ‘predictable’ after United’s 3-2 defeat to Arsenal last weekend, while Rio Ferdinand said he lacked the pace to beat defenders. Antony’s scored five goals in 20 appearances for United since his £85m move from Ajax but his performances have been flatter in recent weeks. But the Brazilian was named Man of the Match in United’s 3-1 win…
The playmaker is itching to win his first piece of silverware having come so close two years ago. Bruno Fernandes says his sole focus is winning trophies for Manchester United and claimed the way to do that is to take each step “game-by-game”. The Reds have not lifted silverware for five-and-a-half seasons but are favourites to lift the League Cup this year as they go into their second semi-final leg against Nottingham Forest with a 3-0 lead, with either Newcastle or Southampton potential final opponents. Fernandes – who arrived at Old Trafford three years ago on Monday – came close…
Harry Maguire says his bit part role at Manchester United is not one he wants to get used to, after returning to the starting XI on Saturday night against Reading. The centre-back started in the Red Devils’ 3-1 win over the Royals in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford, with Casemiro scoring twice and Fred netting the third. It was not a taxing night for Maguire at the back, especially as Reading striker Andy Carroll was sent off in the second half, although the Championship side did gate a consolation late on. The England international recognises that there is plenty of competition for…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has decided to include a trip to Las Vegas as part of the club’s pre-season tour of the United States. United haven’t been stateside since 2018, a visit marred by Jose Mourinho’s growing frustration with the Red Devils’ hierarchy. Mourinho used the trip to vent his anger at ex-vice chairman Ed Woodward’s failure to sign him a central defender during the transfer window. The self-proclaimed ‘Special One’ was gone by the end of that year after failing to get the best out of a squad he took to second a year prior. “At a top club…