Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Rodri will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for an ACL and meniscus injury. The Spanish midfielder suffered the knee injury during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Guardiola revealed that Rodri’s surgery took place successfully, but the road to recovery will be a long…
RAYA LEVELS UP
Declan Rice believes David Raya has reached the “next level” this season, as Arsenal head into Sunday’s Premier League showdown against Manchester City full of confidence after another clean sheet. Arsenal began their Champions League campaign with a goalless draw against Atalanta on Thursday, largely thanks to a heroic double save from Raya. The Spanish…
MAN CITY DEALT HUGE SCARE AHEAD OF ARSENAL TITLE TEST
Manchester City are facing a nervous wait over the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne ahead of their crucial Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday. The influential midfielder was forced off during City’s 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in the Champions League on Wednesday night, suffering a suspected groin injury. De Bruyne was hurt while…
FERNANDES ADMITS UNITED NOT TITLE-READY
Bruno Fernandes has candidly acknowledged that Manchester United are not in a position to compete for the Premier League title. Speaking after United’s disheartening 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, Fernandes admitted that the team, whose last title win came over 11 years ago, is currently focused on securing a top-four finish rather than challenging for the…
MARTINEZ FACES BACKLASH FOR INSTAGRAM POST
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has sparked anger among fans following an Instagram post just days after United’s 3-0 loss to Liverpool. Martinez, who played the full match at Old Trafford, traveled to join the Argentina squad for international duty soon after the defeat, where he posted pictures that have provoked outrage from the United…
TEN HAG STANDS BY RASHFORD DESPITE CRITICISM
One thing Erik ten Hag cannot be accused of is failing to support his Manchester United players. While Jadon Sancho’s recent departure might suggest otherwise, Ten Hag has consistently defended his squad, even in the face of criticism. The latest example came midweek when the United boss was confronted with Alan Shearer’s critique of Marcus…
ISAK KICKSTARTS NEWCASTLE SEASON
Newcastle’s chief executive, Darren Eales, once likened the task of rebuilding the club to “building a plane in midair,” and after Sunday’s tense 2-1 victory over Tottenham, Eddie Howe will understand exactly what he meant. Despite Tottenham’s dominance, there were moments when Newcastle appeared to be hanging on by a thread, with their defense stretched…
STERLING-SANCHO SWAP DEAL EXPLORED
Chelsea and Manchester United have engaged in preliminary talks about a potential swap deal involving Raheem Sterling and Jadon Sancho. With the summer transfer window closing imminently, both clubs are exploring options that could see the two wingers swap clubs in a high-profile exchange. Manchester United appear ready to part ways with Sancho before the…
O’RILEY DEBUT LASTS JUST 6 MINUTES
Brighton secured their spot in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over League One side Crawley, marking the first competitive clash between the two clubs since 1992. Despite Crawley’s determined performance, Brighton’s quality ultimately shone through in a match that saw the Seagulls deploy a completely different lineup from…
ISL SET FOR SEPT 13 KICK OFF
The Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season is set to commence on September 13, marking the beginning of its 11th edition. This season will feature a record 13 teams, with Mohammedan SC joining the competition after their promotion from the I-League. Mohammedan SC, who clinched the I-League title last season, becomes the second team to…