Manchester City is now aware of potential Champions League knockout round opponents following the last-16 draw on Monday morning. Their 3-2 victory over Crvena Zvezda saw goals from Micah Hamilton, Oscar Bobb, and Kalvin Phillips, securing their position in the draw as group champions. While there were still undecided spots in other matches played on Wednesday night, those outcomes have now been settled. Among the potential opponents are PSG and Inter Milan, two teams that City previously encountered, including in last season’s final. Pep Guardiola, City’s manager, expressed satisfaction with their qualification and home advantage in the second leg of…
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Before the season commenced, Old Trafford was bustling with activity as Manchester United sought to address various team issues. Despite financial constraints hindering the acquisition of a suitable right-back or central defender in line with Erik ten Hag’s system, the team seemed to have made progress in resolving most of their concerns. Ten Hag sought a goalkeeper akin to Ederson or Alisson, favoring a player more adept with the ball, which led to the departure of David de Gea. He opted for his former Ajax goalkeeper, Andre Onana, who has performed well in the Premier League but struggled in crucial…
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher acknowledged that the ruling to annul Kai Havertz’s late goal for Arsenal against Aston Villa was the correct call. Initially falling behind after seven minutes through John McGinn’s goal, Unai Emery’s team struggled to convert chances until Havertz’s potential equalizer. However, Jarred Gillett blew the whistle for a handball immediately after the ball crossed the line. A VAR review upheld the original decision, denying Arsenal the equalizing goal. After the match, Arteta, who watched from the stands due to a previous yellow card, refrained from commenting on the incident. While there has been much…
Chelsea players are reportedly disputing Thiago Silva’s leadership decision, as per walexsports.com. Multiple sources suggest that numerous Chelsea players advocate for Thiago Silva to assume the team captaincy due to its potential advantages. When the Argentine coach assumed the head coach role, one of his initial decisions was determining the captain for the 2023-24 season. Silva was an obvious contender for the role given his global reputation and experience, particularly during Chelsea’s transition to a younger squad. Reece James, an academy graduate, was appointed captain, with Conor Gallagher as his deputy, as per Pochettino’s initial plan. However, due to injuries…
Pep Guardiola is anticipated to implement six alterations, including the inclusion of the 20-year-old star, in Manchester City’s probable starting lineup against Red Star Belgrade. The changes are likely due to City already securing the top spot in their Champions League group. Given Ederson Moraes’s absence from Tuesday’s training session due to illness, Stefan Ortega is poised to start in goal against Red Star Belgrade, per our projected lineup. The club’s official website confirms Ortega’s spot in the traveling squad as Ederson is not included. Rico Lewis might take up the right-back position, allowing Kyle Walker to rest. Similarly, John…
As per The Sun’s report, the supercomputer Betsie has undertaken an extensive simulation of the season, running 100,000 iterations using data encompassing match results from the previous season, pre-season, and the ongoing campaign. Despite recent struggles faced by Manchester City, including a win against Luton that ended a streak of four winless games, the supercomputer foresees an unexpected turn in favor of Arsenal for the Premier League title. This surprising prediction comes after Arsenal’s setback against Aston Villa, allowing Liverpool to take the top spot in the league table with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace. Nevertheless, Betsie predicts Arsenal…
AC Milan manager Stefano Pioli stated he was unaware of Sandro Tonali’s gambling issues. Newcastle signed the Italian international midfielder from Milan for £55 million during the summer. However, it was disclosed two months later that he was under investigation for breaking betting laws, and his agent confessed he struggled with gambling addiction. Tonali received a ten-month suspension at the end of October, raising concerns about Milan’s awareness before selling their promising young talent. Pioli affirmed on Tuesday night that Newcastle received a “great” offer, adding, “No, I wasn’t informed about Sandro’s problem.” “He was a sensible and respectful young…
Howard Webb, the chairman of PGMOL, acknowledged that referee Simon Hooper made an error by not allowing an advantage in the closing moments of Manchester City’s match against Tottenham. This incident led to a Premier League complaint against City. Hooper initially attempted to play advantage after Erling Haaland was fouled, which allowed Jack Grealish a clear chance on goal, but he later blew the whistle, calling the foul after Grealish’s touch. Haaland confronted Hooper, expressing his frustration, while City faced charges for failing to control their players. However, Haaland wasn’t individually prosecuted for posting a video of the incident with…
The recent 1-0 loss to Aston Villa away has caused further discontent among Arsenal supporters. It’s perceived that a Liverpool supporter played a crucial role in contentious decisions that went against Arsenal, benefiting Liverpool and allowing them to claim the top spot in the Premier League standings. Following Arsenal’s earlier 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace, they faced a disallowed goal and a seemingly clear penalty denied during the game at Villa Park, ultimately aiding Jurgen Klopp’s team in edging to the top of the table by a single point. Several Arsenal fans have highlighted this on social media, referencing an…
The absence of Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku persists as the Blues prepare to face Crvena Zvezda in the upcoming Champions League fixture. Prior to the team’s departure for their last Group G game, neither player, along with Ederson due to illness, participated in Tuesday morning’s practice at the City Football Academy. Manchester City had already secured the top spot in the group, alleviating the need to field their key players. Pep Guardiola mentioned that Haaland’s foot condition would undergo weekly evaluation due to a stress-related injury, implying that he might not be fit for upcoming matches against Crystal Palace…