Former Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has been dismissed by RB Salzburg after just seven months in charge. Lijnders, who joined the Austrian club alongside former Reds coach Vitor Matos following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, was sacked with Salzburg sitting 10 points off the pace in the league. Despite securing a 3-0 win over SK Austria Klagenfurt on Saturday, the club cited “unsatisfactory performances” as the main reason for Lijnders’ departure. During his tenure, the 41-year-old leveraged his Liverpool connections to secure the permanent signing of Bobby Clark and a loan deal for Stefan Bajčetić. Jurgen Klopp, set to take on…
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Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku has commended Manchester United’s Rasmus Højlund for his outstanding performance in their recent clash. Despite City’s 2-1 defeat, Doku was impressed by Højlund’s relentless aggression and threat throughout the match. Højlund played a pivotal role in United’s comeback victory, consistently pressuring City’s defense and forcing errors. After Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead with a header, United turned the game around with two late goals — Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot, and Amad Diallo secured the winner. The defeat leaves City trailing league leaders Liverpool by nine points. Doku’s acknowledgment of Højlund’s impact underscores…
Manchester United completed an exhilarating comeback to defeat Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, with Ruben Amorim marking his debut in the Manchester Derby with a win as United’s manager. City took the lead in the first half with a header from Josko Gvardiol, but United mounted a dramatic second-half recovery. Bruno Fernandes equalized from the penalty spot after Matheus Nunes fouled Amad Diallo in the box. Just minutes later, Diallo scored a sensational winner, latching onto a long ball and finishing with precision from a tight angle. Amorim’s tactical decisions were pivotal in United’s success. He chose…
Arsenal may look to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window after a difficult start to the 2024/25 season, hampered by numerous injuries. The Gunners began the campaign with high expectations, having narrowly lost the Premier League title to Manchester City last season. However, after 15 games, they sit in third place behind Liverpool and Chelsea, with injuries playing a significant role in their position. Key players like captain Martin Ødegaard have been sidelined, with the Norwegian midfielder out for nearly two months due to an ankle injury. Ben White has also been unavailable after undergoing surgery. Meanwhile, other…
Pep Guardiola has made an uncharacteristically candid admission about losing trust in one of his Manchester City players. Known for his calculated and measured communication, the Spanish manager surprised many during a recent press conference by openly expressing frustration over a player’s inability to meet the team’s demanding standards. Guardiola, celebrated for his tactical acumen and player development skills, hinted that his patience has reached its limit. Speaking to the media, he remarked: “I’ve spoken to him like a father, and I’ve shown enough patience. But I feel it’s time to let him go. I’ve done everything to help, yet…
Mikel Arteta has voiced his frustration and disappointment over VAR’s decision to disallow a potential Fulham winning goal in Arsenal’s Premier League clash on Sunday. The match, which ended in a draw, marked Arsenal’s third consecutive winless encounter with Fulham and missed an opportunity to close the gap on league leaders Liverpool. With Liverpool’s match against Everton postponed, Arsenal had the chance to reduce the deficit to four points but now remain six points behind, having played one game more. Despite this, the Gunners maintain a narrow two-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City. The game started with Fulham taking…
Martin Ødegaard has urged Arsenal to adopt a more aggressive and direct style of play following their 1-1 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage—a result that saw the Gunners miss a chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Speaking after the game, the Arsenal captain voiced his frustrations and highlighted areas for improvement. “We need to focus on ourselves and not worry about other teams,” Ødegaard told Sky Sports. “We did some good things, but it’s not enough. We need to be more direct, put the ball in the box more often, and show more aggression. We…
Mikel Arteta is likely to be frustrated with one of his players following Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Fulham, according to football pundit Paul Merson. The result at Craven Cottage dealt a blow to the Gunners’ Premier League title aspirations. Fulham took an early lead through Raul Jimenez’s composed first-half finish. Arsenal responded early in the second half when William Saliba equalized with a close-range header. However, their hopes of securing all three points were dashed when VAR ruled out Bukayo Saka’s late winner due to an offside in the build-up, with Gabriel Martinelli flagged as the offending player. Martinelli was…
Liverpool continues to monitor the transfer market, seeking opportunities to enhance their squad with top-tier talent at sensible prices. One recent target was Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, with the Spanish side looking to offload players. However, Liverpool chose to let the goalkeeper remain at Mestalla to further his development. Now, the club is reportedly focusing on strengthening the right-wing position. This could serve as either a contingency plan for Mohamed Salah’s possible departure or to provide rotation for the Egyptian star. Among the potential options, Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane has re-emerged as a key target. According to the Spanish outlet…
Manchester City’s struggles continued with a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace, adding to their string of disappointing performances. The game began chaotically as Palace struck early, with Daniel Munoz scoring in the fourth minute. City’s defensive frailties were evident, and they were fortunate not to fall further behind thanks to a crucial block by Ruben Dias. Erling Haaland leveled the score with a header, but Palace regained the lead through Maxence Lacroix, who netted his first goal in English football. Rico Lewis equalized for City but was later sent off after receiving a controversial second yellow card, halting City’s momentum.…