Since joining Aston Villa in the January transfer window, Marcus Rashford has settled in well, but he’s already creating some issues for his new club. The 27-year-old has shown flashes of the form that made him a fan favorite at Manchester United, and if he starts adding goals to his performances, manager Ruben Amorim might find himself facing some tough decisions. While it was clear that Rashford wasn’t fully committed at United, leading to his exclusion from matchday squads, it’s also apparent that he wasn’t given much opportunity to prove himself. His departure seemed inevitable once the January transfer window…
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Manchester City’s hopes for silverware this season now hinge entirely on the FA Cup, with their fifth-round match against second-tier Plymouth on Saturday. Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester United also desperately need a cup win to rescue a disappointing campaign. With Premier League leaders Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham already out of the competition, the path to glory has been cleared for the Manchester clubs, who have faced off in the last two FA Cup finals. Other teams such as Brighton, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace are also aiming for a trip to Wembley on May 17. Here’s a look at some…
Julian Alvarez has revealed that his decision to leave Manchester City was driven by his limited role during the 2022/23 Champions League-winning campaign. City triumphed over Inter in the final that year, but Alvarez was not included in the matchday squad. He was also unused in the first leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid, with just one minute of action in the second leg, during which he still managed to score. After another year largely serving as a backup to Erling Haaland, Alvarez sought a fresh challenge and completed an £81m move to Atletico Madrid in August 2024. “City,…
Arne Slot has criticized a Liverpool player for his lack of effort, casting uncertainty over the player’s future at Anfield. Slot publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with Darwin Nunez, suggesting the striker’s position at Liverpool could be at risk. The criticism stemmed from Nunez’s performance in the recent draw against Aston Villa, which led to him being dropped for the win over Manchester City. What Slot said about Nunez The Dutch manager reiterated his concerns over Nunez’s work rate, stating he cannot accept players who don’t give their all for the team. While Slot acknowledged that Nunez had shown commitment in…
Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with the only goal in Manchester City’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening. After two games without their star striker, City wasted no time in reminding everyone of Haaland’s most crucial quality: being in the right place at the right time. Tottenham had been warned of this threat over the past two and a half years, and even in the seventh minute, Haaland’s weak right-footed attempt was easily gathered by Guglielmo Vicario. However, the towering Norwegian showed his clinical nature five minutes later. Despite four Spurs defenders between him and…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is dealing with an injury ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The defender has missed the last two league matches for his Saudi club, Al Kholood, due to a muscle injury. However, Al Kholood has yet to provide an official update on his condition. Head coach Eric Chelle will be hoping Troost-Ekong recovers in time for the qualifiers. In addition to Troost-Ekong’s situation, Semi Ajayi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika are also sidelined with injuries and are doubtful for the matches. Nigeria will play Rwanda in Kigali on…
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has emphasized the importance of making better recruitment decisions to reverse the club’s current decline. Since taking over in November, the Portuguese coach has struggled to turn United’s fortunes around, with the team currently sitting in 15th place in the Premier League. Speaking to the media, Amorim admitted that the club’s transfer strategy has significantly contributed to their recent struggles and stressed the need for smarter decisions in the market. “It’s easy for me to be here and say all the right things – we need to improve,” Amorim stated. “Recruitment is crucial, we need…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has stated that the club expects more from Christopher Nkunku. Maresca expressed satisfaction with the Frenchman’s performance in Chelsea’s 4-0 Premier League win over Southampton on Tuesday, a victory that ended a three-game winless streak and lifted the team back into the top four. Nkunku, along with Pedro Neto, Levi Colwill, and Marc Cucurella, were on the scoresheet in the dominant win. When asked about Nkunku’s performance, Maresca told TNT Sports: “I’m happy with him, but I know he can offer more. We expect more from him. At the same time, we try to understand him…
Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over Newcastle United at Anfield on Wednesday evening. Coming off a win against Manchester City over the weekend, the Reds seized the opportunity as Arsenal dropped points, failing to secure a win against Nottingham Forest earlier in the day. Even in the absence of Arne Slot in the technical area, goals from Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister proved decisive, moving Liverpool closer to what now seems an inevitable championship.
Manchester United secured a 3-2 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Wednesday night, edging a thrilling five-goal encounter, with set-pieces playing a key role in their victory. It marked just Ruben Amorim’s fifth Premier League win since becoming United’s head coach, a position he took up in November, ironically after facing Ipswich in his first match. The result ended a three-game winless streak that had left the Red Devils in 15th place, though they now sit 14th. Ipswich took an early lead through Jaden Philogene, but an own goal from Sam Morsy and a strike from Matthijs…