http://gty.im/467150398 Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has discussed his recent form and said that his current run is the best in his Arsenal career. French striker Giroud joined Arsenal in 2012 and scored an impressive 17 goals in his first season, trumping that last season with 22 goals in 51 games. This season, the former Montpellier forward has scored 17 goals in 25 games, a record that stands out to fans, media pundits and himself. “Since I have been at Arsenal, this is perhaps my best period. I have to continue like that. I do not want to stop there,” Giroud…
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http://gty.im/467237702 Manchester United midfielder has discussed his recent return to form and stated his desire to remain at the club for a long time. The former Athletic Bilbao man joined United last summer as Louis van Gaal planned for a new look side, but his poor form and niggling injury problems saw him criticised heavily by the club’s fans and media pundits close to the English game. However, after a superb run of form recently which also saw him play an important part in United’s 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday, Herrera has discussed his turn around and ambitions for…
http://gty.im/467241230 Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher believes Raheem Sterling will lose his relationship with the club’s fans if his contract talks continue to stall. The England international is currently stalling on a new contract with the Merseyside club as holds for a better financial package and awaits developments in interest from linked clubs. La Liga duo Barcelona and Real Madrid have been interested, although the latter are banned from making transfers until January 2016 and the latter have identified other transfer targets for the summer. Man City, however, remain keen, and could be ready to make a summer move, with…
http://gty.im/467269156 Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has claimed that Sunday’s 2-1 win over Liverpool was one of the ‘happiest moments in his career’. The Spanish midfielder has had a mixed career, having shone at La Liga side Valencia, gaining himself a place in the Spanish national side, which he played a part in their World Cup and European championship successes. But, then having struggled to find his feet and convince Chelsea of his ability. Having moved to Manchester United two seasons back, Mata has also found form hard to find at Old Trafford. However, three goals in his last two…
http://gty.im/466615170 Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has claimed that Diego Simeone turned down the chance to manage Manchester City last summer. The 44-year-old Argentine coach has been at the forefront of Atletico Madrid’s successes both in La Liga and Europe of late, developing the likes of Diego Costa and Filipe Luis, who are both now at Chelsea. And, Balague has claimed that the former midfielder could have taken over from Manuel Pellegrini at Man City, whilst he also turned down ‘huge’ offers from Paris Saint Germain. “He had a huge offer from City, a huge offer from PSG, from two…
http://gty.im/467297600 Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Real Madrid this summer. According to several reports, after Real Madrid’s home defeat to Schalke two weeks ago, Sir Alex Ferguson took Cristiano Ronaldo out for dinner and you’d have to assume they discussed Manchester United. After such an incredible first half of the season at Real Madrid where he seemed to score for fun, as well as being awarded the Ballon d’Or, Ronaldo seemed to be untouchable. However, his season has gone from bad to worse on and off the pitch for Ronaldo. As well as…
http://gty.im/467162110 Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has hit out at media pundits for what he believes is ‘unfair’ criticism of his side’s performances. The Gunners have had somewhat of a strange season, having struggled for consistency in the opening games of the season to finding form since the turn of the year, seeing themselves now pressing second place Manchester City. Wenger has come under heavy criticism for his side’s shortcomings, having been beaten and eliminating by Ligue 1 side Monaco in the Champions League, however, the Frenchman believes that pundits have been ‘unfair’ to his side. “If we have not got…
http://gty.im/467264958 Manchester United and Manchester City have entered the race to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi. Scouts from the Old Trafford side were sent to Italy at the weekend to watch the former Barcelona striker in action as his Inter Milan side lost 1-0 to Sampdoria. And, according to London Evening Standard, both Louis van Gaal’s side and Man City are now extremely keen to pursue a summer move. Chelsea have been leading the list of interested clubs in Icardi, who has scored 17 goals in 37 games this season, whilst Atletico Madrid have also been linked. The player…
http://gty.im/467311926 Arsenal are reportedly keen on Monaco winger Yannick Ferreira Carrasco, according to Metro. Having watched on as the winger scored against the Gunners in the Champions League last-16 first leg at the Emirates for Monaco; Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is now keen to pursue a summer move for the exciting forward. Carrasco was signed by Ligue 1 side Monaco in 2010 from Genk and spent time with their reserve side, before making his debut in 2012 against Tours in Ligue 2. Carrasco could make his debut for Belgium this week after being called up for the first time for…
http://gty.im/467018084 Football Express News understands Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao is in talks with Italian side Juventus. The on-loan Monaco forward has failed to adapt to life in England, scoring just four goals in 22 appearances. Despite his poor form, the Colombian striker is still gaining interest from a number of top European clubs. Whilst United who landed the South American on loan on transfer deadline day back in the summer with a view to a £43m permanent deal; are unwilling to activate their buying option. Juventus are now said to be leading the list of potential suitors and have gone…