http://gty.im/464113320 West Ham United midfielder Mark Noble has signed a new long-term deal at Upton Park, ending speculation of a move. The Hammers skipper has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, whilst links to Real Sociedad, now managed by David Moyes, have been reported in recent weeks. Noble, whose contract was due to expire at the end of the season has now put pen-to-paper on a new deal which will see him remain at the club until 2020. The 27-year-old has made 22 appearances in all competitions for West Ham this season, whilst he has made over 300…
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http://gty.im/464392290 Arsenal centre-back Per Mertesacker has said that he was left feeling ‘hurt’ after losing 3-1 to Monaco in the Champions League on Wednesday evening. Goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia, Dimitar Berbatov and Ferreira Carrasco gave the Ligue 1 side three precious away goals, despite Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s last minute strike. The performance of Arsene Wenger’s side has been much criticised with various players and the French boss himself saying it was a ‘horrible’ night at the Emirates stadium. “Overall it’s very disappointing for us,” Mertesacker told Arsenal Player. ” I thought in the second half we exaggerated a bit, looked a…
http://gty.im/464391082 Former Manchester United defender believes that the club were right to sign Angel di Maria over Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez. Di Maria impressed at Old Trafford by scoring three goals and making six assists in his first 10 matches after joining the club from Real Madrid, although his recent form has left many questioning his impact in England. In contrast, Sanchez has scored 18 goals in 35 games for rivals Arsenal and has been hailed for his impact. “Obviously Sanchez has had a far bigger impact and a better season than Di Maria,” Neville told talkSPORT. “But if you would have…
http://gty.im/144687810 Tyler Blackett and Andreas Pereira are among five youngsters that will leave Manchester United this summer, Football Express News understands. Pereira has made just one senior appearance under boss Louis van Gaal this season, featuring in the 4-0 League Cup defeat to MK Dons, although he is expected to have a bright future. And, his talents have led a number of top European clubs to show interest, one of those being Juventus, where former Man United youngster Paul Pogba is keen to link up with his former team-mate and friend. “Pogba is a friend of mine, he tells me…
http://gty.im/464375906 Liverpool striker Raheem Sterling has admitted that he needs to improve his finishing, citing his ambition to be more clinical. The young English winger has recently played alongside Daniel Sturridge in a two-man front line for Liverpool and has largely played in a more central role. The 20-year-old has impressed but speaking to reporters ahead of the second leg Europa League tie with Besiktas; chose to be fairly critical of himself and his need to improve. He told reporters: “I feel my own form has been a bit stop-start. For a young player I suppose that’s natural, but if…
http://gty.im/464389294 Monaco striker Dimitar Berbatov has claimed that his side deserved to beat Arsenal 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday. The Ligue 1 side stunned Arsene Wenger’s side at the Emirates stadium on Wednesday evening thanks to goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia, Ferreira Carrasco and former Tottenham Hotspur striker Berbatov. And, the Bulgarian striker told Sky Sports News that he was pleased with the win and that his side fully deserved the victory. “We are confident in our ability so honestly we deserved to win. We scored our chances and in the end it’s a great win for us. It’s…
http://gty.im/464382232 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reflected on his side’s 3-1 defeat to Monaco on Wednesday night by saying it was a ‘horrible night’ for the Gunners. The Premier League side were stunned as goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia, Dimitar Berbatov and Ferreira Carrasco gave the French side the advantage heading into the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. And, Wenger was frustrated in his press conference following the game, saying they were caught on the counter attack too easily. He told Sky Sports News: “I think it was a horrible night as you say, but I congratulate Monaco, they…
http://gty.im/464390272 Monaco crushed Arsenal 3-1 at Emirates stadium in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 game on Wednesday evening. Goals from Geoffrey Kondogbia, Dimitar Berbatov and Yannick Ferreira Carrasco have put the Ligue 1 side in command heading into the second leg, despite Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scoring late on. Former Sevilla midfielder Kondogbia gave the visitors the lead just after the hour mark when he curled a long range effort which was deflected off Per Mertesacker to leave David Ospina no chance of making the save. And, they doubled their lead 10 minutes after half-time when Dimitar Berbatov rifled…
http://gty.im/464358724 Liverpool duo Philippe Coutinho and Jordan Henderson have been left out of the squad to travel and face Besiktas. Thursday’s clash with Turkish club Besiktas in the second leg of their last-32 with the tie currently in favour of Brendan Rodgers side, who lead 1-0. The Merseyside club have been in superb form lately in the Premier League and have decided not to risk midfield pair Coutinho and Henderson. Defensive pair Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho have also been left out of the squad and will remain in Liverpool. A number of academy youngsters, including Jordan Lussey and Connor…
http://gty.im/460027408 Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes could replace current boss Lee Johnson at Oldham Athletic. Johnson is understood to be unveiled as the new Barnsley manager, after a compensation package was agreed between the two clubs. 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,…