Arsenal manager suggests Mesut Ozil will continue to be rotated

February 11, 2020March 12, 2019 by ClownTown

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has said that Mesut Ozil will continue to be rotated during the forthcoming matches for the club. The former Germany international made a rare start against BATE Borisov in the Europa League on Thursday night but he could not make the most of the opportunity after failing to contribute a goal or an assist.

Speaking after the game, Emery highlighted that Ozil played with a good mentality on the night but does not necessarily assure him of a regular starting role, he said: “Today he showed what he wants. If he is available, like the last two weeks, we are going to play a lot of matches and maybe sometimes we need him in the starting XI and sometimes on the bench because we have a lot of players to also help us. His spirit like today is good and his quality and capacity and combination with some players is good.I think we need every player, and playing Mesut was important and positive.”

Pep Guardiola says Liverpool have advantage over Manchester City in title race

February 11, 2020February 23, 2019 by ClownTown

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that Liverpool have the edge of the Citizens in the title pursuit, given his team are playing catch up to the table-toppers. The Mancunian giants reduced the deficit to Jurgen Klopp’s side to two points after the victory over Arsenal but the gap could still extend to five, should the Reds get the better of West Ham United on the road on Monday night.

Speaking after the 3-1 triumph over Arsenal, Guardiola highlighted that he would prefer to remain in the boots of the Reds, given they have a decent advantage at the top of the standings. He added that the team managed to find the mojo against the Gunners after the shock league defeat at Newcastle United during the previous gameweek.

N’Golo Kante insists Chelsea can’t depend on Eden Hazard always

February 11, 2020January 19, 2019 by ClownTown

France international N’Golo Kante has stressed that Chelsea cannot depend on Eden Hazard everytime to get them out of danger. The Belgium international has enjoyed a top season with the Blues where he has already reached double figures in terms of the goal tally but the club have still been far off from challenging for … Read moreN’Golo Kante insists Chelsea can’t depend on Eden Hazard always

Christian Eriksen speaks after last-gasp winner against Burnley

February 11, 2020January 3, 2019 by ClownTown

Denmark international Christian Eriksen has spoken about the need to pick up regular wins after Tottenham Hotspur’s slender 1-0 triumph over Burnley on Saturday. The north London side had come into the game on the back of successive league victories and they managed to maintain the streak against the Clarets, although they had to fight … Read moreChristian Eriksen speaks after last-gasp winner against Burnley

Rio Ferdinand urges Manchester United to start Marcus Rashford regularly

February 11, 2020November 24, 2018 by ClownTown

Manchester legend-turned-pundit Rio Ferdinand believes the Red Devils should start Marcus Rashford on a regular basis, if they are to get the best out of his abilities. The 21-year-old has been in-and-out of the starting XI for the Red Devils during the opening campaign but he has nevertheless scored vital goals including the winner at Bournemouth on Saturday.

Speaking after that game, Ferdinand highlighted that Rashford has the potential to become a world-beater but needs to be nurtured on the right path with regular gametime, he told BT Sport: “Marcus Rashford is a great talent who needs to be nurtured. Mourinho has given him opportunities, he’s played many, many minutes.

Arsenal legend defends Romelu Lukaku amid the recent goalscoring drought

February 11, 2020November 10, 2018 by ClownTown

Arsenal legend-turned-pundit Paul Merson has backed Romelu Lukaku to come good for Manchester United despite his recent goal drought. The Belgium international started the season in a good note with four goals coming in no time but he has since gone through a run of eight matches across all competitions for United without scoring.

As such, there has been plenty of criticism labelled towards the former Everton man but Merson feels the blame should be put on the players behind him who have not created enough, he told Sky Sports: “Lukaku went to Manchester United to score bundles of goals and get bundles of chances. He’s playing in a team at the moment, up front, on his own, that are playing like a bottom-half team… a relegation team. He should be getting seven chances a game at Old Trafford. Does he trust the players he’s playing with?”

Zinedine Zidane’s agent dismisses Frenchman’s prospects of joining Manchester United

February 11, 2020October 25, 2018 by ClownTown

The agent of Zinedine Zidane has said that his client may not favour a move to the Premier League in the future. The French tactician has been a free-agent since re-signing from the head coach role with Real Madrid during the summer and this has attracted interest from some of the elite clubs across Europe.

Amidst this, Manchester United have been the ones who have been strongly tipped to pursue his signature but agent Alain Migliaccio does not believe this would be the case. Speaking to Le Journal du Dimanche, Migliaccio said that Zidane would certainly not return to management during the ongoing campaign as he has decided to take a year-long sabbatical.

Harry Maguire pens long-term contract with Leicester City

October 22, 2018September 28, 2018 by ClownTown

England international Harry Maguire has quelled the recent speculation over his future by penning a fresh five-year contract with Leicester City. The centre-back was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United during the summer transfer window but a deal never materialised with the Foxes refusing to listen to offers.

Since then, Maguire has featured regularly for the Foxes through the Premier League campaign and he has now committed his future to the club until the summer of 2023. He told the club’s official website: “Ever since I came to this club I’ve always reiterated how good they’ve been to me. They gave me an opportunity to play in the Premier League and built a great platform for me to go and perform at the World Cup, so I thank them a lot. I owe them a lot, and I’m looking forward to the future.”

West Ham United chief refutes speculation surrounding Javier Hernandez

September 8, 2018 by ClownTown

West Ham United sporting director Husillos has refuted the ongoing speculation linking Javier Hernandez with an exit from the London Stadium. The Mexico international had an underwhelming return to the Premier League last term as he struggled to nail a starting spot and this has associated him with a probable departure from the club.

However, speaking to Marca Claro, Husillos has dismissed the transfer gossip by citing that the player could play an influential role under new boss Manuel Pellegrini next term, he said: “Offers? There surely won’t be any because people know we have him. For the moment, he’s not on the market at all. His [Pellegrini’s] style favours attacking players, because it is to maintain possession, attack, reach the area and create opportunities. The forwards in general are benefited by this type of play.”