Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim delivered a blunt assessment of his squad’s readiness following a record-breaking 16th Premier League defeat of the season, declaring his team is “not ready” to compete at the highest level in both domestic and European competitions. Speaking after Sunday’s dramatic 4-3 loss to Brentford, Amorim didn’t hold back:”We are not ready to play in the Premier League, be competitive, and to be in the Champions League,” he told Sky Sports. “We know that, but we need to win and fight to give our fans something—and to qualify for the Champions League.” The defeat extended…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, ending a two-decade journey with his boyhood club in search of a new challenge. The 26-year-old right-back, who grew up just around the corner from the club’s old Melwood training ground, admitted he had strongly considered extending his contract before ultimately deciding it was time for a change. “After giving everything day in, day out for 20 years, I’ve reached a point where I feel I need a new challenge—for me as a player and as a person,” he told the club’s official site. “I think…
Bukayo Saka faced off against Nuno Mendes in the recent UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between PSG and Arsenal. The Parisians came out on top, securing a 1-0 victory at The Emirates thanks to an early goal from Ousmane Dembélé (4′). Throughout the match, Saka and Mendes were locked in a thrilling battle, with both players known for their blistering pace. Reflecting on the encounter, Saka spoke to Sky Sports about his duel with the PSG full-back: “He’s a top full-back, and so quick as well. It was a good battle, and I always enjoy those types of challenges.…
Cole Palmer admitted he felt like he was letting Chelsea down during his 18-game goal drought, which finally ended in Sunday’s 3-1 victory over newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool. After netting 14 league goals by mid-January, Palmer looked set to surpass his 22-goal haul from last season. However, he went nearly four months without scoring in any competition, a barren run that stretched across the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Conference League. Despite contributing occasional assists, Palmer was unable to find the net in key matches, including defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton and frustrating draws with Brentford…
Chelsea brought newly crowned champions Liverpool back down to earth with an emphatic 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge on Sunday afternoon. Despite Enzo Maresca’s pre-match warning that Liverpool wouldn’t ease up after sealing the Premier League title last weekend, the visitors looked off the pace—sluggish and disjointed throughout. The hosts struck early, with Enzo Fernández finishing a sharp move down the right flank just three minutes in. Chelsea’s relentless pressure down that same wing paid off again in the 56th minute, though their second goal came in bizarre fashion. A clearance rebounded off Virgil van Dijk and struck an unfortunate…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged his side’s difficulties in defending set pieces following their 4-3 defeat to Brentford on Sunday. The loss left the Red Devils in 15th place, with their only remaining hope for salvation this season being the Europa League. Speaking to BBC’s Match of the Day, Amorim said:”I was pleased with the performance of the young players. I liked how we controlled the game, even though we didn’t have many chances to score.” “In the first 30 minutes, we struggled with set pieces, but we knew we didn’t have the height to compete in that area.”…
Barcelona have been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Inter Milan, as left-back Alejandro Balde has been officially ruled out of the match at San Siro on Tuesday. Balde has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since last month, missing the last eight games for Barcelona. His recovery has not progressed as expected, and now it seems he will not be available for the crucial clash with Inter Milan. The 21-year-old was originally expected to return for Barcelona’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid this past weekend. However, Balde was not…
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso is reportedly eager to bring central defender Jonathan Tah with him to Real Madrid if he takes over at the Bernabéu this summer, according to Mundo Deportivo. Alonso, currently managing Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen, is widely tipped to succeed Carlo Ancelotti at Madrid at the end of the season. Ancelotti is expected to take over as Brazil’s national team coach. Tah, who has been a key figure under Alonso, has played in all but one match this season and has impressed with his consistency and leadership. Since joining Leverkusen in 2015, the German international has become…
Victor Osimhen has etched his name into Galatasaray’s history books, setting a new personal goal-scoring record after netting a brace in their 4-1 win over Sivasspor at RAMS Park on Saturday night. The Nigerian forward has now scored 33 goals in all competitions this season, surpassing his previous best of 31 goals, which he achieved during the 2022–23 campaign with Napoli. Reflecting on the milestone, Osimhen expressed deep gratitude and pride:”It was important to break my record in my first season. I am at one of the most important clubs in the world—the biggest club in Türkiye,” he told the…
The Football Association has officially confirmed that the 2024-25 FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will kick off at 4:30pm BST on Saturday, May 17, ending weeks of speculation over the timing of the Wembley showdown. With no Premier League fixtures scheduled that day, the FA had initially considered a traditional 3pm start. However, concerns over a potential scheduling clash with the Eurovision Song Contest—which airs that evening from Switzerland and drew over 7.5 million UK viewers last year—prompted further discussions. A later kick-off risked overlap in the event of extra time or penalties, while the earlier…