Ruben Amorim revealed he initially preferred to take over as Manchester United’s head coach at the end of the season but accepted a mid-season move after learning it was a “now or never” offer. Amorim, 39, was officially announced as United’s new head coach on Friday, with his transfer from Sporting Lisbon set for 11 … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized that no player is irreplaceable after benching club-record signing Enzo Fernandez from the Premier League starting XI. The Argentine World Cup winner has recently been relegated to Chelsea’s second-string team for cup matches, missing out on starts in the last two Premier League games. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For … Read more
Pep Guardiola has expressed concern that Manchester City now have “13 players” available and are “in trouble” after sustaining further injuries in Wednesday’s League Cup loss to Tottenham. City, already missing six first-team players, saw defender Manuel Akanji sidelined with a calf injury during the warm-up. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout … Read more
Four English Premier League clubs, Fulham, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and West Ham United, are vying to sign Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze from AC Milan in January. According to Caught Offside, Chukwueze could be allowed to leave the San Siro if Milan successfully pursues Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony during the winter transfer window. … Read more
An Arsenal fan has allegedly killed a Manchester United supporter following a heated argument over the recent English Premier League match between Arsenal and Liverpool. The match, held last Sunday at the Emirates Stadium, ended in a 2-2 draw, with Mo Salah scoring a late equalizer for Liverpool. The tragic incident took place in Kyobugombe … Read more
Manchester United have parted ways with manager Erik ten Hag following their controversial 2-1 loss to West Ham, which leaves the team languishing in 14th place with four defeats in their first nine Premier League matches. Ten Hag, appointed in the summer of 2022 to succeed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, had an impressive debut season, leading … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, facing intense scrutiny, attributed his team’s disappointing 2-1 loss to West Ham on Sunday primarily to their poor finishing. The defeat, which left United languishing in 14th place in the Premier League, was sealed by a controversial stoppage-time penalty from Jarrod Bowen that awarded the Hammers all three points. … Read more
Manchester City reclaimed the Premier League summit as Erling Haaland’s early goal clinched a 1-0 win over struggling Southampton. Haaland shrugged off Jan Bednarek to convert Matheus Nunes’ fifth-minute cross, netting his 11th league goal this season and seemingly setting up City for a comfortable victory. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
Chris Wood scored twice in Nottingham Forest’s 3-1 victory over Leicester, dealing a blow to Foxes manager Steve Cooper in their East Midlands derby on Friday. Ryan Yates opened the scoring for Forest at the King Power Stadium, but Jamie Vardy equalized for Leicester shortly after. Wood then put Nottingham Forest back in front and … Read more
Curtis Jones’ close-range strike proved decisive as Liverpool edged past Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, keeping their position at the top of the Premier League. Liverpool took the lead when Mohamed Salah converted a penalty just before the half-hour mark after Levi Colwill fouled Jones in the box. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
Leicester City completed a remarkable comeback from two goals down, with Jordan Ayew’s stoppage-time goal sealing a dramatic win over Southampton in a Premier League thriller at St Mary’s Stadium. The Foxes appeared headed for defeat after Cameron Archer and Joe Aribo gave Southampton a deserved 2-0 lead within the first 28 minutes. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has offered his predictions for this weekend’s Premier League matchups across several venues in England. Tottenham Hotspur will kick off the action on Saturday afternoon, hosting West Ham United in the early fixture. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has … Read more
Cole Palmer shared that he received advice against joining Chelsea last year, but he believes that the move to west London has “changed my life.” Having joined the Manchester City academy at just eight years old, Palmer advanced through the youth ranks and made his first-team debut under Pep Guardiola in 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: … Read more
Arsenal are concerned that Takehiro Tomiyasu may face another extended period on the sidelines, just after making his return from a knee injury, according to TEAMtalk. Tomiyasu made his first appearance of the season with a brief substitute role in Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Southampton before the international break. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All … Read more
Bukayo Saka sustained an injury to his right leg during England’s 2-1 defeat to Greece at Wembley on Thursday. The Arsenal star was substituted in the 51st minute, with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke coming on to replace him. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Manchester United right-back Noussair Mazraoui has undergone a minor precautionary procedure after experiencing heart palpitations. The 26-year-old was substituted at half-time during United’s goalless draw with Aston Villa on Sunday and subsequently withdrew from the Morocco squad for their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. He is expected to be sidelined for a few weeks … Read more
Erling Haaland has no regrets about throwing the ball at Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes during Manchester City’s fiery Premier League draw last month. City managed to secure a point with a dramatic 99th-minute equalizer from John Stones, having played nearly an hour with just ten men. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the … Read more
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is anticipated to be sidelined until at least mid-November due to a hamstring injury. The Brazil international sustained the injury during Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace and was substituted for Vitezslav Jaros in the 79th minute. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby … Read more
Manchester United and England centre-back Harry Maguire has announced that he will be sidelined for “a few weeks” due to an injury. Maguire sustained the injury during the first half of United’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. He was substituted at halftime and left Villa Park wearing a protective … Read more
Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association for failing to control their players following a mass confrontation during Sunday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. However, no disciplinary action will be taken against Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, who was seen appearing to slap Forest’s Morato during the clash between players from … Read more