Author: Silver Emmanuel

8Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

PSG Receive Positive Outlook for Napoli winger

TURIN, ITALY - DECEMBER 01: SSC Napoli player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in action during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico on December 1, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by SSC Napoli/Getty Images) Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly monitoring Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia closely. Contract extension talks between Kvaratskhelia and Napoli have hit a standstill, fueling speculation about a potential transfer in 2025. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, PSG and Barcelona are intensifying their pursuit of the Georgian star, increasing pressure on Napoli to finalize a deal before the summer. Manchester City are looking to strengthen their attack, particularly on the wings, due to the inconsiste...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Juve dealt blow as Cambiaso suffers ankle Injury

Turin, Italy - December 7: Andrea Cambiaso of Juventus Fc injured during the Serie A match between Juventus and Bologna at Allianz Stadium on December 7, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by sportinfoto/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thiago Motta’s Juventus has been hit with another injury setback, this time involving one of his most tactically important players. During the first half of the match against Bologna, the versatile defender (and occasional midfielder) Andrea Cambiaso was forced off due to injury.In a game against his former club, the 24-year-old full-back suffered an unfortunate ankle injury to his left foot. The incident occurred when Cambiaso attempted to block a shot from Ndoye, awkwardly planting his foot as the ball struck near his toes, causing an unnatural twist in his...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola insists fatigue not a factor in City’s dropping points

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 7: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Manchester City FC at Selhurst Park on December 7, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images) Pep Guardiola refused to blame fatigue after his injury-depleted 10-man Manchester City side were held to a 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Erling Haaland cancelled out Daniel Munoz’s fourth-minute opener with his 13th goal of the season, drawing him level with Mohamed Salah in the Golden Boot race. Maxence Lacroix fired the hosts back in front after the break, but Rico Lewis salvaged a point in the 68th minute before he was sent off for picking up a second yellow late on. With Liverpool’s Merseyside der...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Flick demands consistency after Barca held by Betis

SEVILLA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 7: Coach Hansi Flick of FC Barcelona disappointed after receiving a red card during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v FC Barcelona at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on December 7, 2024 in Sevilla Spain (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images) Barcelona manager Hansi Flick said his side have more than enough quality but need to display it consistently after they stumbled to a 2-2 LaLiga draw at Real Betis which left them susceptible to be overtaken by Real Madrid in the title race. Barca twice took the lead at the Benito Villamarin Stadium after goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but home side Betis fought back through Giovani Lo Celso and substitute Assane Diao to earn a share of the points. After the draw, Fli...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Aston Villa have given Emery what Arsenal refused to do

Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts as he gives the team instructions during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Aston Villa FC at Stamford Bridge on December 01, 2024 in London, England. Unai Emery has explained how Aston Villa's "protected structure" was lacking at Arsenal after he replaced Arsene Wenger. Appointed 25 months months ago by Nassef Sawiris, Emery has transformed Villa on the pitch, helping them return to European football in 2022/23, before then reaching the Europa Conference League semi-finals and qualifying for Champions League football last term with a fourth-placed finish. The Spaniard's return to the Premier League came after a successful stint at Villarreal, where he won the fourth Europa League title of his career. Then leading the Yellows to th...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Man Utd get transfer ‘update’ as Mourinho reunion ruled out

Coach Jose Mourinho of Fenerbahce reacts during the Turkish Super League match between Fenerbahce and Gaziantep at Ulker Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on December 2, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. Xavi Simons could leave Paris Saint-Germain in 2025 - with Manchester United reportedly one of several Premier League clubs with an interest in the Netherlands international. Simons, 21, joined PSG from Barcelona five-and-a-half years ago but made just 11 first-team appearances for the Parisians before he was sold to PSV Eindhoven in 2022. But after his excellent debut season in the Eredivisie, PSG activated the buy-back clause inserted in the deal that took him to Holland, and Simons returned to the Parc des Princes. However, the attacker has spent the last two seasons on loan at Bundesliga outfit RB L...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Real Betis

Robert Lewandowski and Hansi Flick, head coach during the training day of FC Barcelona ahead the Spanish League, La Liga EA Sports, football match against UD Las Palmas at Ciudad Esportiva Joan Gamper on December 06, 2024 in Sant Joan Despi, Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona looks to extend its lead atop La Liga when it visits the Estadio Benito Villamarín to play Real Betis. After just one domestic victory in November that saw the Blaugrana lead shrink, Barcelona returned to winning ways with a convincing 5–1 victory midweek against Mallorca. Real Madrid's loss vs. Athletic Bilbao now have Hansi Flick's men four points clear in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. in first place as we approach the midway point of the season. Betis comes into the match in the midst of a...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Nottingham Forest

Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, applauds the fans as he walks towards the tunnel after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Everton FC at Old Trafford on December 01, 2024 in Manchester, England. Manchester United hosts Nottingham Forest in the Premier League as Ruben Amorim looks to bounce back after suffering his first defeat in charge. The Red Devils lost to Arsenal for a historic, fourth time in a row in the Premier League last time out. A promising start collapsed in the second half when the Gunners scored two goals from corner kicks. Amorim gets a big boost to his squad with Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez available for selection after serving a one-game suspension for yellow card accumulation. Sat 13th place on 19 poi...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

BUNDESLIGA

Kroos feels Bayern is too dependent on Musiala

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München at Signal Iduna Park on November 30, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. It is hard to argue against the claim that Jamal Musiala is currently Bayern Munich’s best player, along with the German national team. He is, without a doubt, one of the most promising young talents in world football, which is almost a paradoxical statement because of how long it already feels like he has been on the scene for both club and country and how much he has achieved in such a short amount of time. After a strong EUROs tournament with Germany, Musiala has already made his presence felt this season. For Bayern, he has already tallied a total of 10 goals and 4 assists...

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7Dec By Silver Emmanuel6 Comments

Ligue 1

PSG poor Stat Under Enrique After Draw to Auxerre

Luis ENRIQUE head coach of PSG prior the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Auxerre and Paris at Stade de L'Abbe-Deschamps on December 6, 2024 in Auxerre, France. Paris Saint-Germain and AJ Auxerre played to a 0-0 draw on Friday night at Stade de l’Abbé-Deschamps. While the match lacked goals, Donovan Léon delivered an outstanding performance in goal to frustrate PSG. PSG dominated the first half, registering seven shots on target compared to Auxerre’s one. Léon was the standout player, making four crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay, and the teams went into halftime still locked in a scoreless stalemate. In the second half, Léon continued to shine. The 32-year-old goalkeeper made seven more saves, frustrating Luis Enrique’s side. Despite PSG firing 18 shots, Léon stood firm, ensur...

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7Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Late drama as Atalanta go top of Serie A table

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC competes for the ball with Emerson Royal of AC Milan ,during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 6, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. A goal three minutes from time for Ademola Lookman has lifted Atalanta to the top of Serie A. Lookman scored in the dying stages to beat AC Milan 2-1 on Friday, a victory that secured Atalanta's ninth win in a row. It was a fitting gift to coach Gian Piero Gasperini, who was awarded the coach-of-the-month award earlier in the day for guiding his team to a perfect record in November. Charles De Ketelaere put the home side ahead with a towering header after 11 minutes, only for Milan to level 11 minutes later when Theo Hernández released Rafael Leão on the right wing and his inviting cross was...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Inter target Castro as Martinez’s successor

BOLOGNA, ITALY - DECEMBER 03: Santiago Castro of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Coppa Italia match between Bologna FC and AC Monza at Renato Dall'Ara Stadium on December 03, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Inter Milan is exploring new options for its attacking lineup as the club prepares for potential changes ahead of the next season. With Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic both set to leave by June 30, 2025, the management is keen on refreshing the squad. One name that has emerged as a top target is Santiago Castro, the promising striker currently making waves at Bologna. Calciomercato report that Piero Ausilio, Inter’s sporting director, has reportedly identified Castro as a key target, viewing him as the ...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Ancelotti: “Vinicius Jr will be ready for Atalanta game ”

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 4: Coach Carlo Ancelotti of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Athletic de Bilbao v Real Madrid at the San Mames Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Bilbao Spain (Photo by Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti provided an update on Vinicius Jr’s injury, saying that he should be back for the game against Atalanta next week. He said: “Seeing Vinicius is good news, he has recovered very well. He won’t be ready for tomorrow, but he will be ready for the Champions League. Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadline for him is next year.”Alaba has helped us a lot in training, but he needs another month. He will be back in January. The deadlin...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lookman, Chukwueze Go Head-to-head as Atalanta Aim for Top

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks dejected during the Serie A Enilive match between AS Roma and Atalanta BC at Stadio Olimpico on December 02, 2024 in Rome, Italy. Nigeria’s player-of-the-moment, Ademola Lookman, and his national teammate, Samuel Chukwueze will go head-to-head this evening in a highly anticipated Italian Serie A clash between Atalanta and AC Milan inside the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Lookman will be key to Atalanta’s quest to temporarily upstage leaders Napoli who are just a point ahead of La Dea. Atalanta are unbeaten in their last eight Serie A matches. Lookman contributed five goals in their last six games with four of the goals scored in the first half. Should Lookman and his teammates win this encounter, they would have succeeded in equaling their club record o...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Silva praise ‘outstanding Iwobi’

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Alex Iwobi of Fulham during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Craven Cottage on December 5, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) Marco Silva hailed matchwinner Alex Iwobi’s ‘outstanding’ contribution after the Nigerian international bagged a brace to beat in-form Brighton and Hove Albion at Craven Cottage this evening.Silva told the BBC after the final whistle:“Alex has been outstanding from the first day of pre-season. He is in a happy place and he is a fantastic footballer. Last season was his best season in the Premier League and one or two months ago I said he would be even better in this one. He is really versatile and I can use him in many different positions. He’s...

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6Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Huijsen delivers as Bournemouth outclass Spurs

Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen (centre) celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mates during the Premier League match at the Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth. Picture date: Thursday December 5, 2024. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images) Bournemouth’s 19-year-old defender Dean Huijsen delivered a pivotal moment at the Vitality Stadium, heading in Marcus Tavernier’s curling corner in the 17th minute to seal a 1-0 victory over Tottenham. Left inexplicably unmarked at the back post, Huijsen’s goal exposed Tottenham’s perennial vulnerability at set-pieces, leaving manager Ange Postecoglou shaking his head on the touchline. The result propelled Bournemouth above Tottenham in the Premier League standings and deepened the north London club’s mounting frustrations as their struggle...

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5Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

LALIGA

Mbappe sends message to Madrid fans after Athletic disaster

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 04: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid reacts during the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid CF at Estadio de San Mames on December 04, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has taken to social media, to send a message to the club’s fanbase.This of course comes fresh off another evening to forget for the 25-year-old in Blancos colours on Wednesday.Real Madrid made the trip to the Basque Country last night, eyeing a 4th league win on the spin in a meeting with Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club. Mbappé, for his part, featured from the off in the clash, joining Rodrygo in an attacking pair.With his side trailing by a goal to nil during the 2nd-half, the France international was then afford...

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4Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Schar punishes Kelleher blunder as Newcastle hold Liverpool in thriller

Newcastle United's Swiss defender #05 Fabian Schar (R) scores the team's third goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on December 4, 2024. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images) Liverpool's seven-game winning run came to a...

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4Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

De Bruyne back to brilliant form as Man City return to winning ways

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 4: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City shouting during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Etihad Stadium on December 4, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ed Sykes/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images) Kevin De Bruyne starred as Manchester City ended their four-game losing streak in the Premier League with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. The Belgium international created the first goal and grabbed the second, and The Citizens’ dominance continued after the break as Jeremy Doku added a third. The result moves Pep Guardiola’s side inro fourth as Forest remain sixth. Manchester City finally ended their seven-game winless run with a 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Etihad. The result ends P...

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4Dec By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

PREMIER LEAGUE

Guardiola responds to rumours of Man City fall out with De Bruyne

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola watches the players from the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 1, 2024. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has rubbished sugg...

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