Chelsea’s recent 1-1 draw at home against Crystal Palace was overshadowed not just by the disappointing result but also by a worrying injury to defender Malo Gusto. The atmosphere at Stamford Bridge grew tense when Gusto went down, clutching his hamstring, and had to be substituted immediately. Initially, it was hoped that the issue might be a simple cramp, but his lack of explosive movement raised concerns about a potentially more serious injury, such as muscle fatigue or a tear. After the match, Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided a vague update on Gusto’s condition, stating only, “Looks like a muscle…
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Ahead of their Premier League match against West Ham United on Saturday, Manchester City announced on their website: “João Cancelo has been permanently transferred to Al Hilal.” Cancelo joined Manchester City from Juventus in the summer of 2019 and had previously been loaned to Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Reflecting on his move to Al Hilal, Cancelo expressed on Manchester City’s website, “I wish everyone at City continued success in the future. My time at this fantastic club has given me many truly special moments.”
Al Hilal is nearing the signing of João Cancelo from Manchester City, according to ESPN sources. The Portuguese defender has agreed to join the Saudi Pro League for an initial fee of £21 million ($28 million) and is close to finalizing a deal worth around £15 million per year. Cancelo, who hasn’t featured for City in 18 months after loan spells at Bayern Munich and Barcelona, returned to Manchester for training this summer but was excluded from the squad for the first two Premier League games against Chelsea and Ipswich. He leaves City having made over 150 appearances, winning the…
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has openly criticized the decision to send off Arsenal’s Declan Rice during their match against Brighton and Hove Albion, accusing referee Chris Kavanagh of “looking for trouble.” The incident occurred when Kavanagh issued a red card to Rice for allegedly delaying a restart by nudging the ball away from Brighton’s Joel Veltman. Halsey argued that the decision was not only incorrect according to the rules but also inconsistently applied throughout the game. He noted that the ball was rolling when Veltman attempted to take the free kick, which would have made the restart invalid…
Phil Foden’s involvement in England’s upcoming UEFA Nations League matches is uncertain after a recent fitness issue forced him to miss Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over West Ham on Saturday. Foden’s absence is a significant setback for both his club and country, as he is a key player for both teams. Manchester City secured their win at the London Stadium with a hat-trick from Erling Haaland, despite conceding an own goal by Ruben Dias. However, they were without Foden, who was sidelined due to illness, raising concerns about his availability for England’s September fixtures, despite being named in interim manager…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed his frustration with what he considered inconsistent refereeing by Chris Kavanagh after Declan Rice received a red card, which played a part in Brighton’s comeback during a heated 1-1 draw. Rice was sent off early in the second half after receiving a second yellow card for preventing Joel Veltman from taking a quick free kick. This decision left Arsenal with ten men, allowing Brighton to gain momentum and equalize shortly after Kai Havertz had put the Gunners ahead with a first-half goal. Joao Pedro scored the equalizer for Brighton by capitalizing on a rebound. Arteta’s…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has clarified that there are no personal issues between him and Raheem Sterling, despite recent decisions regarding Sterling’s playing time. Maresca explained that his choice to exclude Sterling from the starting lineup is purely based on tactical considerations, not any personal conflict. According to Maresca, Sterling’s style of play doesn’t fit with the tactical approach he envisions for Chelsea’s future. Sterling, who missed Chelsea’s Premier League opener against Manchester City and will also be absent from the upcoming UEFA Conference League match against Servette, is unlikely to get playing time under Maresca’s management. Maresca acknowledged Sterling’s…
Phil Foden was a surprising omission from Manchester City’s lineup for Saturday’s Premier League match against Ipswich Town. The Tractor Boys, featuring former City players Arijanet Muric and Liam Delap, made their first visit to the Etihad for the 3pm kickoff. Despite being part of the matchday squad last week against Chelsea, Foden was absent this time due to illness and was not among the forty players listed for either team. Foden, who came off the bench in the previous game, missed out alongside Issa Kabore, another player from the Community Shield squad. Ilkay Gundogan, who had returned to the…
Arijanet Muric’s Premier League debut for Ipswich at the Etihad will likely go down as one of the worst. Facing Pep Guardiola’s four-time champions is a daunting task in itself, and with Erling Haaland in top form, the challenge becomes even greater. Ipswich, on their first league visit to Manchester City in 24 years, had high hopes, especially with Muric making his debut following a £15 million move from Burnley. The 25-year-old had previously played for City and featured in the Carabao Cup under Guardiola. However, Muric, who was previously in the spotlight for a notable mistake with Burnley against…
On Friday, Ilkay Gundogan made a surprising return to Manchester City, just over a year after leaving for Barcelona. During his seven-year stint with City, Gundogan scored 60 goals in 304 appearances and won 14 trophies. Guardiola’s Remarks At a press conference, Guardiola stated, “He’s not here to retire or reminisce about the good times. Now it’s time to lace up your boots and give your best.” Guardiola emphasized that Gundogan doesn’t need to adapt since he already knows the club, the city, and the playing style. “That’s why we brought him back—he’s already well-established,” Guardiola added. Gundogan’s return intensifies…