http://gty.im/466398656 Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho believes the ‘right’ Arsenal can challenge his side for the Premier League title. The Blues suffered a setback in their pursuit for the title as they were held at home by Southampton on Sunday, whilst Arsenal beat West Ham United 3-0 on Saturday afternoon to close in on second placed Manchester City. Having watched the Gunners this season, Mourinho is well aware of their quality, but has also remembered their recent inconsistency in the Champions League, claiming if the right Arsenal turns up, then they could make a title challenge. He told reporters: “Of course.…
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http://gty.im/466411846 Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has heaped praise on captain Wayne Rooney after he held a team meeting earlier in the week to spur his team-mates on. United’s week started with a crash after they lost to Arsenal in the FA Cup at Old Trafford but they returned on Sunday afternoon to beat Tottenham Hotspur, convincingly. And, it has since been revealed that Rooney, who scored a sublime goal in the 3-0 win, took matters into his own hands in midweek, after gathering team-mates to rally them on for what now looks like; a Champions League qualification pursuit.…
http://gty.im/466412150 Chelsea have emerged as favourites to sign Radamel Falcao this summer as he prepares to leave Manchester United. After a string of poor performances for United and a lack of playing time under Louis van Gaal, Falcao is now ready to call time on his career at Old Trafford. Having signed on a one-year loan deal last summer, the Colombian was fully expected to secure a permanent move to United, but he has failed to live up to their expectations, scoring just four goals. And, after being made to represent United’s U21 side last week, in which he also…
http://gty.im/466421050 Zlatan Ibrahomovic has described France as a ‘s**t country’ after Paris Saint Germain were beaten 3-2 by Bordeaux on Sunday evening. The Swede had not had a good week prior to kick off on Sunday evening after being sent off against Chelsea in the Champions League in midweek, however, his team progressed and they seemed to carry their momentum into the game with the former Barcelona striker netting two goals. However, a last minute goal from Diego Rolan saw Laurent Blanc’s side lose a vital three points as they look to chase down league leaders Lyon. Following the game,…
http://gty.im/466403512 Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been left annoyed after a boxing video became public, prior to the 3-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The Manchester United striker found himself in the headlines on Sunday morning after a video was published of him and former team-mate Phil Bardsley messing around at his home on Prestbury. Just 12 hours later and Rooney was bagging United’s third as they swept aside Spurs to gain momentum in the race for the Champions League. However, the England striker has revealed his annoyance at the video becoming public. Rooney told Sky Sports News:…
http://gty.im/465754144 Chelsea will demand £20m for Petr Cech this summer as a number of fellow Premier League clubs continue to show interest. The Czech Republic keeper has been linked with a summer move after losing his Premier League starting place to Thibaut Courtois. Cech joined Chelsea in 2004 from French club Rennes and has since won 12 titles at Stamford Bridge and was behind their latest League Cup triumph. Linked with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal; Chelsea are now ready to slap a HUGE transfer fee on his shoulders. Valued at around the £10m mark by renowned Football Transfer site, Transfermarkt,…
http://gty.im/466408600 Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his unhappiness at his team’s performance after they lost to Manchester United on Sunday. The North London side were unable to get going at Old Trafford and saw three first half goals from United ruin any chance they had of getting a result. Wayne Rooney was instrumental for United as they kept hold of their 3-0 lead and won all three points, and Pochettino has revealed his disappointment at his side’s lack of desire and willingness to break down United. Speaking to Sky Sports News after the match, Pochettino said: “We are…
http://gty.im/466417260 Celtic midfielder Kris Commons has praised captain Scott Brown following their Scottish League Cup final win over Dundee United. Brown has been under heavy criticism in recent weeks after videos emerged of being drunk in Edinburgh, just days before his side’s final against Jackie McNamara’s Dundee United. However, the midfielder returned to action and put in a sterling performance to help Ronny Deila’s side win their first trophy of the season. And, he has been heavily praised by fellow midfielder and goalscorer on the day, Commons. “Its’ the first time I’ve got my hands on this trophy in my…
http://gty.im/466417266 Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara was left frustrated with referee Bobby Madden following Sunday’s Scottish League Cup final after his side were beaten by Celtic. Goals from Kris Commons and James Forrest gave Ronny Deila’s side the win in a game that saw Sean Dillon sent off for McNamara’s side. Calls for a penalty were also turned down when Ryan Dow was sent crashing to the ground by Celtic captain Scott Brown and those decisions have left the former defender unhappy with the officiating. “A lot of the decisions I wasn’t happy with today, as you can imagine,” manager…
http://gty.im/466401976 Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has hailed his side after they battled league leaders Chelsea to earn a point at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Diego Costa scored early on for the home side but a Dusan Tadic penalty gave Saints a much needed point as they seek to fight for a European place. Koeman’s men did well to fight off a second half assault from Chelsea as keeper Fraser Forster made a superb number of saves to deny the likes of Eden Hazard and Costa. And, the Dutch coach has praised his side’s team spirit after their performance. He told…