Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has labelled his side’s penalty shout-out win against Coventry City as a good achievement. The Red Devils blew a three goal-lead up until the 71st minute, in their 2024 FA Cup semi final clash against second division Coventry City at Wembley on Sunday. Bruno Fernandes’ second half goal had put United in a commanding position to reach the final after first half goals from Scott McTominay and Harry Maguire, however, Conventry almost made the greatest FA Cup semi final comeback of all time. Goals from Simms, O’Hare and a 95th minute equalizing penalty from…
Author: Somto Isaac
It has not been the best of seasons for Manchester United in the Premier League and with the risk of possibly missing out on Champions League football next season, Erik ten Hag is on a literal hot seat. The Dutchman’s side are winless in six of their last seven Premier League games and Saturday’s 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth was another dent in United’s top four hopes. Aside from the result, there was drama on social media as Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho reacted to a post slamming his manager of his skills after he took him off in the…
Erik ten Hag has revealed Manchester United will need the services of a new striker to aid their goalscoring problems. Ahead of Saturday’s visit to AFC Bournemouth, United have scored 45 goals this campaign, the lowest among the top 10 teams on the Premier League log. Signed for £72million last summer, Rasmus Hojlund has scored 13 goals in 34 games across all competions this season. Anthony Martial, who has netted twice this season, has been out injured since January. Alejandro Garnacho has recorded nine goals in 41 appearance and Marcus Rashford who netted 30 times last season has managed just…
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglu has insisted that his side must work towards building long-term consistency in order to reach their ultimate goal of winning the Premier League title. The Australian expressed his sentiments ahead of Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United. In his first season in charge, Spurs are actively involved in the race for Champions League football, however, Postecoglu remains adamant that his aim is to reach the level of fighting for the Premier League title. Spurs have been on a 16-year trophy drought since last winning the League Cup in 2008 and the last time they won the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of Manu Garba as gaffer of the side – in what will be his third spell. The 58-year-old, who guided the Golden Eaglets to the U-17 FIFA World Cup title in 2013, replaced Nduka Ugbade. The former Flying Eagles (U-20) coach will be in charge of the team’s WAFU B U-17 Championship in Ghana next month as he will resume duties immediately. Under the tutelage of Ugbade, the U-17 team failed to grab one of Africa’s tickets for the U-17 World Cup in Indonesia as they were knocked out of the…
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have been sent packing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup following their aggregate 5-2 loss to Mexican side Monterrey in Wednesday’s quarter final second leg clash. Brandon Vazquez, German Berterame and Jesus Gallardo all netted for the Liga MX side who progressed to the semifinal after their 3-1 win on the night. Messi returned to the starting lineup for the first time since his injury layoff in a bid to help Miami following their 2-1 loss in the first leg, however, the presence of the Argentine was not enough. The 36-year-old had Miami’s best chance…
Luis Enrique has expressed confidence in his Paris Saint-Germain team’s chances of reaching the UEFA Champions League semi finals despite their first leg quarter final loss to Barcelona. The Spaniard’s team will visit the Catalan giants next week in a bid to overturn Wednesday’s 2-3 loss – after Andreas Christensen stepped up from the bench to hand the Blaugrana, what could be a vital result. Barça took the lead thanks to Raphinha’s goal in the first half, however, Ousmane Dembele equalised minutes after the break and Vitinha’s well-placed effort put the French giants ahead. Although, Christensen’s winner came after Raphinha’s…
The 2023-24 UEFA Champions League entered into the quarter final phase and it delivered. The first leg of the first set of two games were settled in Madrid and London. Defending champions Manchester City travelled to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to face the record winners of the competition Real Madrid. A thrilling contest was expected and a thriller of a show was put on. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring 120 seconds into the game, outsmarting the Madrid defence and Andriy Lunin in goal from a direct free kick. However, on 11 minutes, Madrid equalised as Eduardo Camavinga’s shot from outside…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has expressed delight with the future of Manchester United following their 2-2 draw with Liverpool on Sunday. The respective performances of 19-year-old Willy Kambwala — who made his second start of the league campaign — and 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo gave the Dutch manager cause for optimism in what has been a tough time for the Red Devils. Luis Diaz put the Reds in front before Bruno Fernandes levelled matters out of the blue. Mainoo netted a screamer to put United ahead but Mohammed Salah rescued a point from the penalty spot for the visitors.…
Kai Havertz has kept critics muted following his recent performances for Arsenal – which has led manager Mikel Arteta to sing words of praises for his summer signing. The 24-year-old was named the man of the match as the Gunners moved to the top of the Premier League following their 3-0 triumph at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday evening. The German who had a tough start to life in North London, needing 10 games to net his first goal, has now recorded double-figures for goals in all appearances for Arsenal. The former Chelsea player is also having his best…