Pep Guardiola has taken full responsibility for Manchester City’s disappointing run of form to end 2024. The defending Premier League champions have experienced a dramatic fall from the top, with their 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Leicester City breaking a two-month away win drought. Despite the victory, City have only won twice in their last 14 matches across all competitions and are currently outside the top five ahead of their Premier League clash with West Ham United on Saturday. Reflecting on the worst stretch of results in his career, Guardiola said, “The blame is on me first. I’m unbelievably honest with…
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Argentine centre-back Aaron Anselmino will join the first-team for training following his early recall from a loan at Boca Juniors. The highly-rated teenager, who developed through Boca’s academy, joined Chelsea in the summer for around £17m. Initially, it was agreed that he would remain on loan at his boyhood club for the 2024 season, but Chelsea exercised a clause in the agreement to bring him to Stamford Bridge in January. Anselmino’s early arrival comes in the wake of Wesley Fofana’s likely season-ending hamstring injury, and with Benoit Badiashile also sidelined until February,…
Manchester United are set to secure their latest young talent as 17-year-old left-back Diego Leon from Cerro Porteño prepares for a medical next week. If successful, the highly-rated Paraguayan will officially join the Red Devils this summer, according to the Daily Mail. United has already reached agreements with both the player and his club, marking a significant milestone for Leon, who has impressed in Paraguay’s top-flight with two goals in 19 appearances. Why Are United Signing Diego Leon?Manager Ruben Amorim has struggled with left-back options this season. Luke Shaw’s recurring injuries and Tyrell Malacia’s slow recovery from a long-term issue…
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has admitted he is unsure whether Ben Chilwell has a long-term future at Stamford Bridge. Chilwell, who has featured just once for the Blues this season in the League Cup, is under contract with the club until 2027. However, his lack of game time has raised questions about his role in the squad. When asked about Chilwell’s situation during his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday, Maresca said:”No idea, to be honest. It’s the January transfer window, and there are players who are probably going to leave, but I’m…
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has been ruled out of Sunday’s Premier League match against Liverpool due to illness, as reported by the BBC. This adds to a series of challenges for United, who are enduring a tough season. Rashford, 27, has faced a turbulent few weeks. Manager Ruben Amorim recently dropped him from the squad, citing poor performances in training and attitude concerns. Although Rashford was on the bench during last week’s 2-0 loss to Newcastle, he did not make it onto the pitch. Speaking ahead of the Liverpool game, Amorim confirmed Rashford’s absence:”At the moment, he is ill.…
Manchester United have made a decision regarding the future of striker Joshua Zirkzee, who has struggled to make an impact since joining the club from Bologna. The 23-year-old Dutch striker has attracted interest from several Italian clubs in the current January transfer window. Despite a promising season with Bologna in 2023-24, where he scored 11 goals to help the club qualify for the Champions League, Zirkzee has yet to find his footing at Old Trafford. United spent over €40 million to bring Zirkzee in as a direct replacement for Anthony Martial under manager Erik ten Hag, but the striker has…
Arne Slot, Liverpool’s manager, is reportedly willing to allow 27-year-old Federico Chiesa to leave the club during the upcoming January transfer window, according to CaughtOffside. Despite having a soft spot for the Italian winger, Slot is ready to let Chiesa move on in search of more game time and potentially better opportunities elsewhere. Under Slot’s leadership, Liverpool has enjoyed an exceptional turnaround, sitting atop both the Premier League and the Champions League. However, Chiesa, along with Darwin Núñez, has struggled to make an impact, with several other players flourishing in the team. Since joining Liverpool from Juventus, Chiesa has found…
Moses Simon has been named Nantes’ Player of the Month for December, marking his second such honor this season. The 29-year-old Nigerian international received 44% of the votes, beating out teammates Douglas Augusto, Nicolas Cozza, and Matthis Abline for the accolade. Simon’s standout performances in December included scoring the winning goal in Nantes’ 1-0 victory over Stade Rennes and providing an assist in their 4-1 defeat to Brest. This is Simon’s second Player of the Month award in 2024, having previously won the honor in September. He will be presented with his award before Nantes’ home match against AS Monaco…
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has voiced his admiration for Manchester United’s squad, asserting that they are “much better” than their current league position reflects. This statement comes after Liverpool’s dominant 3-0 victory over United at Old Trafford, with goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. Liverpool currently sits six points clear at the top of the Premier League and are favorites to secure a 20th English top-flight title, which would bring them level with Manchester United’s record. Slot’s comments about United’s squad are particularly notable given the team’s ongoing struggles in the league. Despite five defeats in their last…
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah has cast further uncertainty over his future at the club, revealing that contract renewal talks remain stalled. The 32-year-old, whose current deal expires this summer, said negotiations with Liverpool have yet to yield any progress. He is one of several key players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk, nearing the end of their contracts at Anfield. With no agreement in place, Salah is now eligible to negotiate a pre-contract with foreign clubs. Speaking to Sky Sports, the Egyptian star stated, “There is nothing, no progress there. We are far away from any progress, so we…