Goals from Lukas Podolski (2) and Aarom Ramsey (2) saw Arsenal beat Galatasaray 4-1 on Tuesday in the Champions League. Arsene Wenger decided to rest a number of first team players for the visit to Istanbul, despite a battle with Borussia Dortmund for top spot in the group. One of those given the chance to perform against Galatasaray was German winger Lukas Podolski, who profited from a rare start by scoring the game’s opening goal after just three minutes. The former Bayern Munich star lashed home a delightful effort which hit the roof of the net from a tight angle.…
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Jamie Carragher has hit out at Jose Mourinho’s criticism of Newcastle United’s alleged time-wasting, calling the Chelsea boss a ‘master timewaster’. Mourinho complained about ball boys and fans during the 2-1 defeat Newcastle at St James Park on Saturday, telling reporters after the game: “Things were happening that the referee cannot control. “He cannot punish the ball boy that disappears, the people in the crowd that keep the ball or somebody that throws a second ball on to the pitch.” However, former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists that the Portuguese tactician is a ‘master’ of the trade. “Well maybe those…
QPR have dismissed reports of a brawl after Steven Caulker went to hospital for a head injury on Sunday. The former Cardiff City defender was in attendance as he and team-mates enjoyed Sunday lunch together at an event on Sunday, but required medical treatment for a cut to the head, following on from reports that he was involved in a bust-up with Crystal Palace players. However, QPR have since released a statement regarding the 22-year-old and the incident. “Following Saturday’s Premier League win versus Burnley, and with no further fixture for nine days, the club can confirm players were allowed…
Jose Mourinho insists his Chelsea side do not need to bounce back after the Premier League defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday. Alan Pardew’s Newcastle side proved too strong for Chelsea at the weekend, condemning the Blues to their first league defeat of the season. Mourinho, who was angered by time wasting during the match has since remained calm following the defeat, claiming that his side have no reason to bounce back from the loss, insisting that his side are ‘fine’. “From the mental point of view the defeat at Newcastle doesn’t have any effect on us. We are fine,…
Ronald Koeman believes his Southampton team defeated themselves in the 2-1 loss to Manchester United on Monday evening. Robin van Persie scored a brace as United beat Southampton at St. Mary’s to compound Koeman’s side to a third loss in nine days. However, the former Barcelona defender believes his players defeated themselves after missing a whole host of chances. “We did everything, we created chances. But we also did mistakes,” Koeman told reporters. “Maybe they [United] did more mistakes than we did but they have players who handle those kind of mistakes and that was the difference today. “At this…
Tuesday night’s Champions League action sees Liverpool face Basel in what is a must-win game for Brendan Rodgers’s side. Despite just four points from their five games in Group B, Rodgers knows his side can progress to the knock-out stages with a win against Swiss side Basel. However, the visitors arrive in good form and know that just a draw will see them join European champions Real Madrid in the next round, leaving the English side battling for third place with Ludogorets for a Europa League place. Ludogorets face Real Madrid, who will no doubt rest some of their more…
Borussia Dortmund winger Marco Reus has dented Chelsea’s hopes of making a move by starting Spanish lessons. The German international has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bundesliga club, with a whole host of European clubs showing interest. Chelsea lead the list of English sides interested, whilst Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have also been interested. However, reports in Germany claim that Reus has taken intensive Spanish lessons as he prepares to move to La Liga, with both Barcelona and Real Madrid keen. The 25-year-old has a £20m release clause on his shoulders, but that is…
Real Madrid are set to sign Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva after officially making a bid for the youngster. Injury problems at Real Madrid have seen Luka Modric, Sami Khedira and most recently James Rodriguez give Carlo Ancelotti a problem in terms of available midfielders. And, the Italian boss is now keen to speed up the European champions’ interest in Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva. Manchester United and Arsenal have both been interested in the 21-year-old but it is understood that the Spanish giants have now lodged a bid in the region of £12m. “It’s true that we are interested in Lucas…
Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell believes that Arsene Wenger has to spend in January to push for the title. The Gunners boss has become under heavy pressure this season after a string of poor performances which have left them sitting outside the top four and Campbell believes that the French boss will have put his hands in his pockets once more in January to turn things around. “Wenger can overcome this but the fans are frustrated,” he told talkSPORT. “Season after season after season everyone can see what the problem is but it doesn’t get addressed. And going to the…
Manchester United have been told by Atletico Madrid that Diego Godin will not be sold for less than his release fee of £28.5m. Uruguayan defender Godin is believed to have a £28.5m release clause in his current contract with the Spanish champions and has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, who are in desperate need to bolster their defensive options. United boss Louis van Gaal has been forced to try young players this season at Old Trafford and although the young duo of Paddy McNair and Tyler Blackett have done well; the Dutch boss wants Godin to…