Jack Wilshere has trained ahead of Arsenal’s Wednesday night Champions League clash with Galatasaray. The 22-year-old was initially a doubt for the Champions League clash after picking up an ankle injury during his side’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby. However, scans and medical tests have since discovered that his injury was not as bad as first seemed and therefore – he has resumed training with his team-mates. Aaron Ramsey will miss out, having been ruled out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, whilst Mikel Arteta is out for two to three weeks through a…
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Daniel Sturridge has been ruled out of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Basel on Wednesday. Reds boss Brendan Rodgers was hoping Sturridge could be fit in time to face the Swiss side after a hamstring problem that he has sustained with the England national side two weeks ago. Sturridge, however, will not travel to Switzerland and instead, remain at Liverpool’s Melwood training ground in a bid to be fit in time for the Premier League tie with West Bromwich Albion on Saturday at Anfield. Mamadou Sakho, who controversially left Liverpool’s game with Everton early at the weekend is not in…
Liverpool keeper Simon Mignolet has shrugged off reports linking Victor Valdes to Liverpool, and dismissed any fears of losing his starting place. Belgian keeper Mignolet has kept just one clean sheet so far this season and has come under heavy criticism, but despite links between his club and former Barcelona keeper Victor Valdes – he has shrugged off concerns of losing his place. “If I had to look into all the players who are linked with Liverpool, then there would be another team on the pitch. Every week there would be a different 11 playing,” Mignolet said, as reported by…
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has discussed his ambitions of returning to the Champions League this season. United have struggled to re-find the success that they once had under Sir Alex Ferguson, despite having spent over £150m this summer on the likes of Angel di Maria, Radamel Falcao and Marcos Rojo. But, Van Persie insists that he and his team-mates are now focused on seeing the club return to the Champions League. “That’s our aim this year to be sure,” he told reporters. “To be in the top four. “If you look at our players, fans, squad, stadium, it’s…
Jose Mourinho insists he will only leave Chelsea if he is sacked, but did not rule out the chances of managing another English side in the future. Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge last summer after a spell with Spanish giants Real Madrid and it is only now that the Portuguese boss is gaining control over his squad and their performances, leading them to a slender lead at the top of the Premier League table thus far. Links with a return to Inter Milan in the future have been heard in recent weeks, whilst a spell at another English club -…
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has bemoaned the loss of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. Sir Alex ended his successful 27-year reign at Old Trafford in 2013 and the club have since struggled to maintain the same level of performance and success that the Scottish boss delivered at the club. David Moyes was chosen as Ferguson’s replacement but a disastrous spell under the former Everton boss saw United fail to qualify for European competition and Moyes left his position, replaced by Dutch boss Louis van Gaal, who is yet to impress, despite having spent big on the likes…
Patrice Evra has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson asked him to convince Paul Pogba to remain at Manchester United. The French international joined Juventus in 2012 after falling out with the Scottish boss due to a lack of first-team opportunities but he has since established himself as one of the most talented young midfielder player’s in Europe. Evra, who himself joined Juventus this summer, has revealed that Sir Alex spoke with him in a bid to convince the youngster to stay in Manchester. “La Pioche [Pogba] is like a son to me,” he told La Repubblica. “Ferguson sent me to…
Roma defender Ashley Cole is hoping to line up against his former Chelsea team-mate Frank Lampard on Wednesday night when his side face Manchester City. Cole, who like Lampard – left Chelsea this summer when his contract expired is currently enjoying life in the Serie A with Roma and will face Lampard’s new club – Man City on Wednesday night. And, the former England international is hoping to line up against his former team-mate. “It will be nice to see [Joe] Hart and Lampard. I didn’t expect to play against him and it will be nice if we are both…
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew is expecting talks with club owner Mike Ashley after the Monday night defeat to Stoke City. Defeat at the Britannia stadium thanks to a sole Peter Crouch header leaves Pardew’s side without a single league win this season and has put even more pressure on the English boss. Travelling fans voiced their anger and concern throughout the Monday night fixture and directed more taunts and reaction towards Pardew following the final whistle. Following the game, when asked about his future at the club, Pardew told Sky Sports that he expected talks with owner Ashley, but…
Former Chelsea defender had dismissed reports that he could be set to leave Roma and insists that he is enjoying life in Italy. Cole, who joined the Serie A giants this summer after seeing his contract at Chelsea come to an end has settled in well with Roma, but conflicting reports have led to the former England international to answer questions regarding his future. During which, he stressed that he has no plans to make a quick exit from the Stadio Olimpico and says that he enjoying life in Italian football under boss Rudi Garcia. “I love to play in…