http://gty.im/465582366 Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by Championship side Blackburn Rovers at Anfield on Sunday afternoon in the FA Cup quarter-final. The home side started well and created a whole host of chances, however, their opening moments were marred by an injury to Martin Skrtel, who was knocked out after an aerial challenge with Rudy Gestede. Blackburn seemed to pick themselves after that incident and Gestede came close when his back post header went wide. The clearest sight on goal in the first half came when Craig Conway was through on goal, but he sliced his effort wide.…
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http://gty.im/464303816 Chelsea striker Diego Costa has revealed how he developed as a footballer, reflecting on the aggressive nature of growing up in Brazil. Costa joined the Blues last summer for a fee of £32m from Atletico Madrid where he helped the Spanish side to a La Liga title and forced his way into the Spanish national side. Born in Brazil, Costa has come under heavy criticism this season for his aggressive style of play, something he has reflected on in his autobiography, which has been serialised by the Sunday People. “I remember a lot of games in which my friends…
http://gty.im/464870912 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has heaped praise on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger ahead of the FA Cup tie on Monday evening. Ahead of Monday night’s game, Van Gaal has taken time out to issue Wenger with praise for his loyalty and commitment towards Arsenal, something which the Dutch coach claims can only be done in England at the present time. “In my opinion what he has done is amazing,” BT Sport quotes him as saying. “It can only be in England, I believe, where managers are so long committed with one club. “It shows how much he…
http://gty.im/465285052 Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola has claimed that he could sell the French midfielder to Manchester City, but insisted his client wants to remain at Juventus. Pogba has been heavily linked with a move to Paris Saint Germain in recent days, with some reports in Italian press claiming that personal terms had been agreed. However, Raiola revealed nothing to that extent in a latest interview with Goal.com, instead claiming he could sell the French international to whomever he sees fit, before claiming the midfielder could see out his contract with Juventus, which expires in 2019. “We made a pact…
http://gty.im/465239294 Liverpool are growing concerned that England duo Raheem Sterling and Jordan Henderson will not renew their current deals at the club, amidst further links to Barcelona and Real Madrid, respectively. Recently given the role of captain at Anfield, Henderson has been in talks with the club over a new and improved deal for the last few months, as has young winger Sterling. The former Sunderland midfielder is keen to hold and see if interest from Catalan side Barcelona is serious, having seen further reports this weekend surface in Spanish media, whilst Sterling has been attracting the interest for Real…
http://gty.im/464105692 Paris Saint Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is doing all he can to force through a summer move to Chelsea, Football Express News understands. The 33-year-old has played an important part in helping PSG win two Ligue 1 titles and has further enhanced his career by having won a league title with every team he has played for. Titles in Italy with Inter Milan, Juventus and Milan, an Eredivisie title with Ajax, a La Liga triumph with Barcelona and two titles with PSG make him one of the most glorified players in the history of the game. However, it is…
http://gty.im/465226850 West Ham United are ready to make a summer move for Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson. The 23-year-old full-back is currently on loan with the Hammers and has largely impressed under the guidance of Sam Allardyce. Having signed for Arsenal back in 2011, Jenkinson originally featured for the Gunners and forced his way in Roy Hodgson’s England side, making his debut in 2012 against Sweden. However, following the summer signing of Mathieu Debuchy from Newcastle United, the former Charlton Athletic defender was loaned across London to Upton Park. Jenkinson will not feature against his former club on March 14, but…
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic as the Spanish champions look to make a move for Paris Saint Germain’s Edinson Cavani. The Croatian forward has been prolific during his time at Atletico Madrid, having accumulated eight goals in 16 appearances for the La Liga side. Before Atletico Madrid, Mandzukic plied his trade at German giants Bayern Munich and there he made over 55 appearances, scoring 33 goals. Mandzukic would certainly add an element of potency and firepower to the Gunners frontline, and they have been offered the chance to make a summer move…
http://gty.im/465507466 Fabian Delph has revealed that he was bitten during the pitch invasion that followed Aston Villa’s 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday evening. Second half goals from Delph and Scott Sinclair saw Tim Sherwood’s side progress to a semi-final place at Wembley, but their victory was marred by some ugly scenes. The home fans at Villa Park decided to swarm the field prior to the final whistle and then, after, in an incident that was described as ‘scary’ by Baggies boss Tony Pulis. Villa captain Delph has also discussed the incident, claiming he was bitten at one…
http://gty.im/465516148 Manchester United have received a major boost in their bid to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez prepares to cash in on the 30-year-old. All seems not well between Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid as news coming out from the Spanish captial has it that club President, Florentino Perez is entertaining thoughts of selling the current FIFA Ballon D’Or player of the year. The Portuguese forward has turned 30 last month and has been out of form recently, having failed to score in three La Liga games in February. Problems off the…