http://gty.im/465022826 Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck believes he has improved as a player since moving to Arsenal. The England striker signed for Arsene Wenger’s side last September in a £16m deal and has enjoyed a good start to his career at the Emirates, scoring seven goals in 26 appearances. Speaking ahead of the FA Cup tie on Monday evening between his former and current club, Welbeck told The Mirror: “I think it’s gone okay. I wish to do a lot more, definitely will do and it’s something I want to build on and keep progressing. But I feel like I’ve…
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http://gty.im/465238276 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes for criticising Mesut Ozil. Scholes debated the work ethic of the German midfielder, saying in a recent interview that he felt the former Real Madrid man was just strolling through games. However, Wenger has insisted that the 26-year-old puts in 100% each game and determined to improve on weekly basis. He told reporters: “I think a player like Paul Scholes would have loved to play with Mesut Ozil. Having said that, I believe about Ozil it’s a wrong statement [from Scholes]. He works very hard…
http://gty.im/484919815 Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has claimed Manchester United were never going to win the Premier League title this season, defending boss Louis van Gaal in the process. The Dutchman has come under heavy criticism of late after some relatively poor performances which see his side sit 10 points off league leaders Chelsea. However, despite criticism, Carragher has backed the Dutch boss and insisted that the Old Trafford outfit were never going to win the title this season after finishing seventh last term. He told the Daily Mail: “When Louis van Gaal was unveiled last summer, what position did…
http://gty.im/464320862 Barcelona defender Dani Alves will hold of any contract talk with interested clubs Manchester United and Paris Saint Germain as he holds out for a new deal at Camp Nou. The Brazilian full-back will see his current deal with Barca come to an end on June 30, prompting speculation that he could be in line for a move to either Man United or PSG, who have both shown increased interest in his services. Barca have thus far failed to offer the former Sevilla man a new deal, causing frustrations amongst fans, close friend and team-mate Leo Messi and Alves,…
http://gty.im/465285052 Paris Saint Germain are close to agreeing a deal with Juventus for Paul Pogba, Football Express News understands. The former Man United midfielder has been in superb form over the past two seasons, helping the Turin side to a back-to-back Serie A titles. And, his performances have gained interest from a number of top European sides, including the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona, whilst Juventus have maintained that they would love to keep hold of the French international. FEN reported last week that Barcelona’s new sporting director Arieda Braida had begun talks with the Italian club over a…
http://gty.im/465258844 Manchester United defender Jonny Evans will learn his fate after denying an FA charge for allegedly spitting at Papiss Cisse during the midweek clash with Newcastle United. Evans and Cisse were involved in a on-field confrontation during the Premier League tie at St James Park, which saw both players spit at each other, substantiated by television replays. Cisse was also charged earlier this week, but has already admitted the charge and has accepted a ban of seven games. The FA announced on Friday evening that the Republic of Ireland central defender will now learn his fate as the case…
http://gty.im/465285224 Claudio Marchisio’s agent has said that the Juventus midfielder is high on the list of Premier League club’s summer wishlists. The Italian international has been in superb form over the past couple of seasons but will see his current contract expire next summer, leaving his future in doubt at the Turin based club. His father, Stefano, has confirmed that he would be interested in a move to England, where it is understood that Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho and Man United boss Louis van Gaal are extremely keen. His representative told The Mirror: “In my view, the club has other…
http://gty.im/464124970 Tottenham, Manchester United and Liverpool have been told to forget about signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette by the Ligue 1 club’s president. The French striker has scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 this season and has attracted the likes of many on-looking European sides, who have all enquired as to his current asking price, reportedly set at around £20m. And, it is understood that Premier League trio Man United, Spurs and Liverpool are now seriously considering a summer move, with the latter keen to find a replacement for Mario Balotelli, who has struggled to make an impact at Anfield.…
http://gty.im/465350262 Marouane Fellaini has said that Manchester United must beat Arsenal at Old Trafford on Monday evening and avoid a replay. United boss Louis van Gaal will host the cup holders in the quarter-finals on Monday and battle it out for a place in the semi-finals and a trip to Wembley. Fellaini has had a good run of form recently and he has spoken of the importance in not playing a replay at the Emirates. The Belgian international told The Express: “It will be a challenge. Monday is a massive game. “We have to win it in one game because…
http://gty.im/453675250 Paul Scholes has turned down the chance to manage Oldham Athletic as the League One club continue their managerial search. Scholes, 40, was one of the revered ‘Class of ’92’ along with the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nicky Butt and Gary and Phil Neville, enjoying a magnitude of success, particularly the treble in 1999. The midfielder won 11 Premier League titles and was capped by England 66 times. There’s no secret of the affinity that Scholes shares with his hometown club, frequently spotted in the stands at Boundary Park, and there’s no doubt that he would be searching…