Premier League defending champions Man City have been under the radar of the league’s disciplinary actions. Since the Abu Dhabi royal, Sheikh Mansour took over 15 years ago, Man City has dominated England. They’ve transformed from an average English side into a formidable team. Within the past 15 years, the Cityzens have won 22 trophies. During that 15 years, they’ve won the Premier League 7 times. And as it stands they are on the verge of winning the league 4 times in a row. A lot has been spoken about City’s dominance in the league. From their big money transfers…
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Chelsea found themselves heavily pummeled by their London rivals. It was a defeat they never anticipated. The Blues have been experiencing an incessant form this season. Nonetheless, their record against the Big Six hasn’t been awful, except for their 4-1 loss at Anfield. Playing against the Gunners was meant to be a challenging task for them. But the Blues have been known to turn up in big games. Chelsea went into the game missing certain key players. They had initially managed to hold their own in the first half, but they ended up capitulating in the 2nd half. It was…
Liverpool have been in desperate search for a replacement for Jurgen Klopp. The German had announced his planned departure by the end of the season. So far many possible replacements have streamed past the Merseyside club. They initially started with Xabi Alonso, a former player and a club legend. The Spaniard who is Coaching Bayer Leverkusen chose to remain in the German Club amidst his beloved club’s interests. His main reasons were basically to see Bayer Leverkusen through their successful phases. Liverpool switched their interests to the Sporting CP coach, Ruben Amorim. They built a strong interest in him. This…
Man City’s defeat at the Etihad created an unforgettable memory for the Cityzens. It was specifically a bad memory for them. The 14th-time champions, Real Madrid showed them the exit after defeating them on penalty shootouts. Pep Guardiola’s side who had been dominant all through the game, got to a penalty shootout and failed. Man City bowed to the pressure of the Los Blancos in front of their home fans. It was a disappointing result, as certain key players failed at the spot kicks. Whilst the Spanish side in their experience at such moments, nailed theirs. A key City player,…
Real Madrid’s late winner against Barcelona triggered a lot of reactions from both teams. The 257th El Classico was an end-to-end encounter. Barca came into the game with the hopes of restoring their winning morale. Five days earlier, they had experienced a disheartening loss at home to PSG. Real Madrid on the other end, yearned to maintain their pride at home, while keeping their winning form. Additionally, a win for them would edge them closer to winning the La Liga. The game was filled with a lot of drama. It took a last-minute goal to decide the winner. A 92nd-minute…
Barcelona’s disappointing loss in the Champions League quarter-finals has stirred up a lot of social media negativity. Their fan base had experienced an heartbreaking moment that night. The first leg sparked a lot of hope after they won 3-2 at Parc des Princes. It almost seemed like a pushover for the 2nd Leg in Spain. The morale of the Spanish side was very high, and already they had the intention of pulling PSG apart. But they experienced a harsh defeat at home. They initially started the game well, but a series of costly mistakes self-destructed them. This triggered their fans…
Manchester United are once again edging closer to the FA Cup final. Last season they progressed into the FA Cup final, after overcoming a troublesome Brighton side in a penalty shootout. With the look of things, this year’s semi-finals seem to be easier for the Red Devils. Their quarter-final game against Liverpool ended up being a narrow win for them. Hence, they were immediately drawn against Coventry. A second-division side that had also shocked Wolves in the quarter-finals. Nevertheless, the fixture seems an easy run to the Final. But their superstar goalie feels different about the game. Manchester United’s Run…
Arsenal’s EPL title hopes experienced a big dent in their last game. Mikel Arteta’s side’s defeat at the Emirates to the Villans pushed them back to second position. The defending champions Man City moved to the top by two points. At the same time, they still maintained their points tie with Liverpool. The Merseyside club had been on top but started having a poor run of games recently. As it stands, there are six games left for all of them. A major headache for the Gunners is that City rarely drops points as the season draws to a close. Nonetheless,…
Liverpool had let go six of their major stars at the beginning of the 2023/24 season. They also got a lot of tasty offers concerning other players during that transfer window. The club refused to sell anymore. The sale of Fabinho, Firmino, Henderson, Milner, Chamberlain, and Keita had depleted their squad. However, they were able to make some crucial additions during that time. They signed four other players in the names of Macallister, Szoboszlai, Endo, and Gravenberch. Despite the no-sale bond placed on their remaining players, Saudi clubs pestered over one of their Star. Liverpool’s talisman, Salah was heavily linked…
Real Madrid traveled to England to play a formidable Man City side. It was an epic showdown at the Etihad. However, it was also a game where Pep Guardiola’s side was a clear favorite. The record shows that the Los Blancos had always struggled against Citizens at the Etihad. The last time the Spanish giants traveled there ended in nightmares for them. The first leg of the quarter-finals at Madrid ended in a 3-3 draw. This was a scoreline that was unfavorable for the Los Blancos. The scoreline had an implication. To qualify for the semifinals, they had to defeat…
Arsenal took a trip to the Allianz Arena to embark on their second-leg match against Bayern Munich. They had initially drawn 2-2 at the Emirates, in a game that proved a bit tricky for them. However, Mikel Arteta’s side understood how much of a difficulty this second tie would also be. The atmosphere at the Allianz Arena was expected to be hostile and frantic. Especially after all the Bayern fans were refused attendance in the first leg. This was due to their misconduct at Bayern’s previous Champions League game. Arsenal’s previous game, which was in the league was a wake-up…
Barcelona experienced a disappointing defeat at home to PSG. The Champions League quarter showdown saw Barcelona host PSG in the second leg. The first leg had ended in favor of Barcelona at the Parc des Princes. The Catalans had won 3-2 away from home. However, the second Leg in Spain was a different ball game. They got pummeled! The loss didn’t just evict them from the UEFA Champions League. It inhibited from qualifying for the 2025 Club World Cup. Moreover Atletico Madrid their Spanish rivals qualified in their place. Although the Madrid side lost, it was a narrow one. Barcelona’s…
Manchester City will be hoping to replicate the mauling they gave Real Madrid last year. Similar to this year they had initially drawn the Los Blancos at the Bernabeu. In the return leg, they ruthlessly tore the Spanish side to bits. Hence they went on to win the Champions League. Now with their 3-3 draw in the first leg, they’ll target a high win at the Etihad. Nevertheless, the Los Blancos will not be unalert to this. The Spanish giants will be conscious of avoiding a repeat the last year’s damage. It’s expected that the Carlo Ancelotti side must have…
Arsenal has been in exceptional form this year. They’ve had lengthy spells of victory over the past few months. This has made them a strong contender for the title alongside Liverpool and Man City. The top position in the league has oscillated between them and Liverpool over the months. But they soon took charge after a big slip-up from the Reds. The slip-up didn’t stop for the Merseyside in their next game. Yet the Gunners failed to strengthen their grip at the top. Adversely it gave the colossal defending champions who had been lurking around since a taste at the…
Manchester United has been shaken by a lot of inconsistencies this season. Expectations of the fans had been tilting towards title contention at the beginning of the season. This is because of their 3rd position finish last season. Alongside this is also the Carabao Cup title win. It looked promising until now. As it stands they are scrounging to qualify for European football. Erik Ten Hag being the coach has been the culprit for their dismal performance this season. A lot of questions have been asked about his playing style coupled with the team’s management. However, it would be understandable…
Liverpool suffered a harrowing defeat at home to Atlanta in the Europa Cup first leg. This ruined their unbeaten home record since last year. With the Red’s stellar performance this season, the defeat was a shocking one. After the 3-nil horror at Anfield, a lot of fans had lost hope. Nevertheless, Liverpool has been historically known as the comeback king. Their Skipper VanDijk has laid out words of confidence for both the team and the fans. He has also tipped his teammates and fans on what to do in 2nd Leg. Liverpool Suffered a Nightmare Defeat at Anfield http://gty.im/2148423374 The…
Liverpool’s Coach Jurgen Klopp announced his departure earlier this year. This has prompted a lot of uncertainties in the club. Questions about his replacement, the future of the players, and the club’s management have been arising. The most critical question at hand is who his replacement is. So far the club’s ownership has been in active lookout for who will fill in the gaffer’s shoes. They had initially made a move for their former legend, Xabi Alonso. He rejected them. Now their focus is on the talented Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim. As it stands it seems progress is being…
The thrilling Quarter final encounter at the Bernabeu resulted in an undesirable outcome for the host. Real Madrid being held to a 3-3 draw at home brings out memories of last season’s semi final showdown. They had initially played a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu. But it wasn’t enough to help them at the Ethiad. They got mauled 4-0. Now with this latest result there’s already a feeling of Deja Vu for them. However the Los Blancos looked to have learnt their lessons from the last season encounter. And without any doubt they’ll go into Manchester to put up a…
Barcelona’s season has been stacked with a lot of challenges. Injuries in different spheres of the team have spiked them all season. They’ve also struggled financially, hindering them from getting the ideal players they actually desire. Coach Xavi Hernandez has also decided that by the end of the season, he’ll be leaving. But so far in the midst of all this, they’ve been harnessing some form of solace. With injuries and a lack of finances, Xavi has looked to the side of Barcelona’s academy to bring out young talents. This he did with the hopes of temporarily replacing the injured…
Bayern Munich has been experiencing a rough season. Their performance in a lot of games has been below par. Comparing their past seasons in which most teams had feared them to now seems widely different. Although it hasn’t been overly awful, it has just been lower than the normal standards set by the club. Their below-par performance started when they initially lost to Leipzig 3-0 in the DFL Super Cup final. Right now they are 16 points behind league leaders, having lost a series of games. They’ve also been eliminated from DFB Pokal. Now they are about to face a…
