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North London Derby: Ranking the greatest Africans at Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur

opes Barcelona lost ground in the La Liga title race as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo on Saturday afternoon. The visitors started brightly and after Gerard Pique was denied by the crossbar in the opening stages, Luis Suarez soon gave Quique Setien's side the lead after Lionel Messi outfoxed Celta's attempt to stop the Argentine from scoring directly from a free-kick to find Suarez lurking at the back post. A moment of genius and innovation from Lionel Messi helped Luis Suarez score...
Original author: James Cormack

Why Bernardo Silva's re-emergence makes Man City clear Premier League title favourites

Off Borussia Monchengladbach qualified for next season's Champions League, while Fortuna Dusseldorf were relegated by a single point on a dramatic final day in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Werder Bremen face the prospect of a relegation play-off to preserve their top flight status. Going into Matchday 34, most things had already been sown up. Bayern Munich confirmed their eighth straight Bundesliga title earlier this month, and Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig were already mathematically assured...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Robert Lewandowski sheds Ballon d’Or disappointment to decide another Klassiker

Exclusive - Borussia Dortmund are closing in on the signing of Jude Bellingham and could announce the deal early as next week - despite serious interest from Manchester United. The German outfit have been battling United to secure the long-term signature of the Birmingham City midfielder, who is able to sign a professional contract when he turns 17 on Monday, for several months. Each club have tracked Bellingham closely during his breakthrough season in the Championship. View this post on...
Original author: Scott Saunders

Roberto Firmino proves there's life in his Liverpool career in clutch Inter cameo

Riot Hoffenheim secured a place in the Europa League group stage in style on Saturday, as they beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0 at the Signal Iduna Park. Hoffenheim needed just eight minutes to break the deadlock, thanks to a superb finish from Andrej Kramarić. The visitors worked the ball across the box nicely, as the Croatian struck his shot first time with perfect accuracy into the top corner, giving Roman Bürki absolutely no chance. Krama-Air has lift off. And how! ✈️...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

Ighalo grateful for 'dream' Man United spell

tyle Bayern Munich rounded off another victorious Bundesliga campaign with an emphatic 4-0 win over Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena, with the home side subsequently missing out on Europa League qualification. Bayern flew out of the blocks and took the lead with less than four minutes on the clock.  Thomas Müller’s measured through ball released Kingsley Coman, and without breaking stride the Frenchman fired a pin-point drive across Koen Casteels into the bottom corner. The assist saw Müller...
Original author: Ross Jackson

'Valdes thinks he's playing FIFA' - former player launches scathing attack on ex-Barcelona keeper's coaching credentials

Liverpool chiefs are looking to sit down with star wingers Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané following the club's Premier League title triumph. Both Salah and Mané have been instrumental in the rise of the Reds in recent seasons, with the Egyptian contributing 17 league goals and seven league assists this season, while the Senegalese international has an impressive 15 goals and seven assists. The dynamic wide duo have unsurprisingly being linked with departures away from Anfield in the last few...
Original author: Robbie Walls

Sean Longstaff Changes Agent Ahead of Potential Newcastle Exit

ngen Arjen Robben has announced his intention to make a sensational return to football, rejoining boyhood side FC Groningen just a year after he announced his retirement. The Dutch icon hung up his boots in July 2019 after enjoying a decade of success with Bayern Munich, bowing out alongside Franck Ribery. ? BREAKING ARJEN ROBBEN MAAKT COMEBACK BIJ FC GRONINGEN!?#Arjenvolgjehart#laatonsweereensjuichen pic.twitter.com/QHIkzbZojM — FC Groningen (@fcgroningen) June 27, 2020 However, FC Groningen...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Eze thanks fans after winning Crystal Palace Player of the Month award

Inter's pursuit of Achraf Hakimi may thwart Barcelona's attempt to sign Lautaro Martinez this summer, with a potential swap deal involving Nelson Semedo now seemingly off the table. A whole host of top European clubs were interested in signing Hakimi - whose impressive two-year loan spell at Borussia Dortmund is drawing to a close - this summer, and it appears the Nerazzurri are have won the race for a talent who's set to thrive as a wing-back in Antonio Conte's 3-5-2. Achraf Hakimi is set to...
Original author: James Cormack

Griezmann: Family barbs haven't hurt Messi bond

This summer may well mark the end of Willian's career at Chelsea. While he's signed a short-term deal to complete the remainder of the season in blue, doubts remain over whether he'll extend further - and he could walk away for free in pursuit of a new challenge. However it turns out, he's enjoyed a beautiful career at Stamford Bridge to date. While perhaps misunderstood, he remains one of the club’s longest-serving active players, and has enjoyed a wealth of wonderful moments with 60 goals...
Original author: Nischal Schwager-Patel

Rangers predicted lineup vs RB Leipzig - Europa League

Aston Villa came into Saturday's clash with Wolves needing a win. And that was made perfectly evident by Dean Smith's team selection. He opted to select two strikers in Mbwana Samatta and Keinan Davis, while Jack Grealish was also moved back into his preferred position - occupying the attacking midfield role. The plan was clear. Villa needed goals, and they needed their most influential player to be operating in the most menacing positions in order to get them. Just a pair of VILLANS ?#AVLWOL...
Original author: Adam Aladay

Transfer Talk: Madrid see Haaland as Mbappe alternatives

Philippe Coutinho has been linked with Arsenal recently. Here's why the pair are a match made in footballing heaven.
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Transfer Talk: Werner linked to Chelsea exit with Juventus, Leipzig as options

With Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho looking set to leave the club this summer, Klopp has had his say on the England wonderkid
Original author: Ross Jackson

Pulisic: Berhalter-Reyna drama was 'childish'

Liverpool secured their maiden Premier League title on Thursday after second place Manchester City lost at Chelsea, ending their 30-year wait to be crowned champions of England. The triumph will see them shell out an assortment of Premier League title winning bonuses to players and other clubs. It's been a long wait, but finally... ????????? ??? ??????? ?????? ?????????. ? pic.twitter.com/6SaWgNJ1No — 90min (@90min_Football) June 25, 2020 According to the Daily Mail, Liverpool are poised to...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Ellen White climbs to second in all-time England top goalscorer charts

Arsenal will not sell midfielder Matteo Guendouzi this summer after the club held a meeting with the player following the 2-1 defeat at Brighton last weekend. The meeting was scheduled in response to Guendouzi's behaviour during that defeat, in which he is alleged to have taunted the home side's players about wages throughout and grabbed match-winner Neal Maupay's throat after the full-time whistle. Guendouzi grabbed Brighton match-winner Neal Maupay by the throat after the full-time whistle...
Original author: James Cormack

Willem II 0-4 Rangers: Gerrard's men run riot in Europa League qualifying

Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has revealed Paul Pogba was key to helping him find a house upon his arrival in January, which left the Portuguese shocked as he 'couldn't imagine' he would find a place to live so fast. Fernandes has been in breathtaking form since his January arrival, barely needing any time to settle at his new club. The 25-year-old has managed three goals and three assists in just seven Premier League appearances up to this point. Bruno Fernandes netted against...
Original author: Adam Aladay

North Macedonia 0-10 England: Player ratings as Beth Mead hits four in Lionesses win

More The only thing better than winning a Premier League title is the parade that follows. Tens of thousands of people lining the sunny, beer soaked streets, hoping to catch a glimpse of their footballing heroes. It's one of the highlights of any player's career. However, during a global pandemic, mass gatherings of these nature are not allowed, sparking panic that Liverpool will be deprived of a parade altogether. There's also the issue of the trophy lift. With no fans allowed inside Anfield,...
Original author: Matt O'Connor-Simpson

Gio Reyna leaves field in tears after latest injury

News Real Madrid travel to Catalonia on Sunday evening to face Espanyol, as their hunt for a first La Liga title since 2016/17 continues. Los Blancos have been in fine form since the restart, with Zinedine Zidane's men claiming a fourth win in a row with a Sergio Ramos inspired victory over Mallorca on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram ? WHAT A HIT! ? ¡FUERA TELARAÑAS! #HalaMadrid | #RMLiga A post shared by Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) on Jun 24, 2020 at 2:42pm PDT As for the league's...
Original author: Robbie Walls

Christian Koffi: Franco-Ivorian winger joins Cesena on loan from Fiorentina

News The race for European football continues on Monday night as Crystal Palace take on Burnley at Selhurst Park.               The pair have experienced incredibly similar returns to Premier League football, both recording wins against relegation-threatened opposition, while also receiving a thumping at the hands of the Premier League’s top sides in their other fixture. With just seven games of the season remaining, both teams are in with a genuine chance of Europa League qualification,...
Original author: Ross Jackson

Tottenham asked for Shkendija goals to be replaced because they were 'too small', says Mourinho

On 26 June 2020, Liverpool won their maiden Premier League title. Jurgen Klopp's side had emphatically blown all the competition out of the water, with Chelsea's victory over Manchester City confirming the Reds as champions of England for the first time since 1990. It finally brought an end to Liverpool's '30 years of hurt' - which has included two Champions League triumphs, three FA Cups and completing the treble in 2001. Ouch. However, the Reds did come mightily close on a handful of...
Original author: Ali Rampling

Man Utd Awaiting Victor Lindelof Injury Update Ahead of Aston Villa Clash

There’s many things that have contributed to Liverpool’s dominance this season. Jürgen Klopp’s passion and tactical knowledge. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s lung-busting-runs and delivery. Sadio Mané’s movement and goals. Jordan Henderson’s energy and drive. The list goes on. While every player in the Liverpool squad has contributed to the effort which will soon see them lift their maiden Premier League crown, the signing of Virgil van Dijk in January 2018 has been the main catalyst for the Reds’...
Original author: Ross Jackson

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