Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford was not seen by photographers as Ruben Amorim’s squad arrived London for their Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur. United travelled via train to London as they gear to face Spurs in the last eight of the competition on Thursday. The Red Devils are on the hunt to qualify for semi-finals of the trophy they lifted two seasons ago. According to The Mirror and some other media outlets, Rashford has been axed for the game, after also not being involved in the 2-1 triumph over Manchester City on Sunday. The 27-year-old had granted an interview…
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Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus turned recent criticisms to praise after netting a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup quarter-final London derby against Crystal Palace. The 27-year-old had gone eight games without netting, as he scored thrice in a dominant second half as the Gunners came from a goal down to win 3-2. Jesus, who gestured with his celebrations the confirmation of his partner expecting another baby, put in a clinical display. “It feels amazing,” he said to club media after the game. “Obviously the first half wasn’t our best, but still in the second half we did our job, we created…
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admitted he wants Marcus Rashford to stay at Old Trafford after the England attacker who came through the youth ranks, suggested he could exit the club in search of a “new challenge”. The 27-year-old, who was left out of the Red Devils’ squad to face rivals Manchester City, has notched 138 goals in 426 games for United since his debut in 2016. However, he has consistently struggled to replicate good form over the last year and a half, also leading to him losing his place in England’s Euros squad over summer. Amorim’s gutsy decision…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had talked up his side’s chances of winning silverware as they head into the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace — believing lifting the trophy could spark up a hunt for more. The North London side have not won a major competition since Arteta’s first season, when they lifted the FA Cup. Although, despite two Community Shield triumphs coming in as well, most of the club faithful want the Gunners to compete for bigger titles due to the amount spent in the transfer market. “It is really helpful, it brings belief, trust, positive energy, touching the…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot is not worried that his touchline ban will negatively affect his side when they take on Southampton in the League Cup quarter-final. The Dutchman will be serving a suspension in Wednesday’s tie after receiving his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday. “If you are suspended in Holland you’re not allowed to be in and around the dressing room or do media. This is a lighter version of suspension,” Slot said to reporters ahead of the contest at St Mary’s Stadium. “I’d say I’m used to it but this…
Chelsea have been in brilliant form, both domestically and in the European scene under Enzo Maresca, however, controversy surfaced on Tuesday. Mykhaylo Mudryk has been reported to be suspended after confirmation from the Blues revealed there was an ‘adverse finding’ in a urine test. The Ukrainian’s suspension comes after he tested positive in a doping test. Shortly after the reports, Chelsea released an official statement, which read; “Chelsea Football Club can confirm the Football Association recently contacted our player Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test. “Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support The FA’s testing…
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal, who suffered an ankle injury in last weekend’s defeat to Leganes, has been confirmed to be out of action for Barcelona until 2025. The Spain international, who left the pitch with 15 minutes of action left in the 1-0 loss, will be on the sidelines for up to four weeks after sustaining a trauma to his right ankle. “Tests carried out this morning have shown a grade one injury to the anterior tibiofibular ligament,” the club statement said. “The player is expected to be out for three to four weeks.” Yamal had previously missed three games…
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim stated his side “deserved” to win in their dramatic comeback 2-1 win at Manchester City on Sunday. Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol netted the opener with a header in the first half but Bruno Fernandes equalised late from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Amad Diallo stunned City supporters with a winner two minutes later. “It was incredible,” Amorim said to the BBC. “I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. “We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and…
Chelsea must improve in their game management and deal with stressful situations better, after Marc Cucurella was sent off late in their 2-1 win against Brentford, with manager Enzo Maresca not satisfied with his side’s conclusion of the league contest. Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson each netted for the Blues, who secured their fifth successive league triumph to bride the gap to leaders Liverpool to two points. However, Chelsea were on the receiving end of a late goal against their London rivals as Cucurella was shown a second yellow card after his altercation with forward Kevin Schade for “adopting an aggressive…
Luis Enrique cut a happy figure, praising his Paris Saint-Germain team’s quality and control in their win against Olymique Lyonnais on Sunday. The 3-1 victory at Parc des Princes brought an end to Lyon’s nine-game run without a loss as the Parisians kept clear distance at the summit of the Ligue 1 standings. Enrique’s side were the only team in the top eight not to drop points in the matchday as they are still unbeaten in the division and with 37 points, they are seven off Olympique Marsielle who are second. “Today, we played against an opponent full of confidence……