Graham Potter has warned there is no silver bullet solution to Chelsea’s goalscoring problems as he prepares to welcome back Joao Felix. On-loan attacker Felix is poised to make his return from a three-game ban at West Ham on Saturday. Chelsea have scored just seven goals in their last 12 league games. They have netted more than one goal just once in those dozen games, compared to six times in their first nine. Potter said: ‘He’s a very gifted individual. Then it’s about how he fits in with the rest of the guys in the team. ‘It’s not necessarily about individuals, silver bullets that can…
Author: t1006
Thiago Silva says he is ‘so happy’ after extending his Chelsea contract until the summer of 2024. Silva, who turns 39 in September, has made 106 appearances for the Blues since he arrived at the club in 2020 from French club Paris Saint-Germain. The Brazil international centre-back, who has 113 caps, has appeared in 19 of Chelsea’s 21 Premier League games this term with the west London club ninth in the table. Chelsea head coach Graham Potter views Silva as the perfect role model as the club’s hierarchy attempt to build a team for the future, signing Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile in the…
Manchester United are likely to be without Antony, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial for their Europa League clash with Barcelona next week. United were without the trio for their midweek draw against Leeds United at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Antony was ruled out due to a leg injury while Martial is now struggling with a hip problem having only just returned after a seven game absence off the bench against Nottingham Forest last Wednesday. McTominay meanwhile has an unspecified knock having not featured since the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on 22 January. United travel to Elland Road for a second meeting with Leeds on Sunday with the…
Lisandro Martinez has reportedly nicknamed his new Manchester United team-mate Wout Weghorst ‘Bobo’ after the Dutch striker’s infamous fall-out with Lionel Messi. Martinez and Messi’s Argentina knocked Weghorst’s Holland out of the World Cup on penalties in a quarter-final tie that soon turned ugly. Weghorst, now on loan at Manchester United, came on as a substitute with Holland two goals down but scored a late brace to force extra-time. The game was marred by ugly scenes after a huge brawl broke out before Weghorst’s equaliser and an iconic image of Argentina’s players goading their opposition after Lautaro Martinez’s winning penalty was born. Although Messi had actually run…
Charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood were dropped in early February Mason Greenwood has been in contact with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for the first time since the charges against him were dropped in early February, it has been claimed. The forward, 21, had been due to stand trial in November but Greater Manchester Police announced last week that the Crown Prosecution Service had dropped charges of rape, assault and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour. The CPS said a “combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material…
Hollywood and the movie industry as a whole has had thousands of actors appear on the silver screen, of both genders and of all ethnicities. For quite a while, it was extremely important for a movie t Hollywood and the movie industry as a whole has had thousands of actors appear on the silver screen, of both genders and of all ethnicities. For quite a while, it was extremely important for a movie to have a very well known male lead in order for it to be marketable and economically successful, and this trend still continues in Hollywood today, but…
Here are 20 interesting facts about Harley Quinn that’ll have everyone excited to see Margot reprise the role. Harley Quinn was one of the best female characters to ever appear in a superhero movie, and she truly stole the show when it came to Suicide Squad. For many, Margot Robbie’s portrayal of the legendary DC character was the whole reason why they went to see the movie in the first place. She’s a complex, intriguing character that appeals to a lot of people. Although she is pretty unhinged and mentally deranged, she has an odd sense of strength and freedom about…
Manchester City’s enigmatic attacker has long been the butt of criticism, but he’s been rising above the detractors Jack Grealish had the world at his feet while he was playing for Aston Villa. The 27-year-old had a stellar 2020-21 campaign, where he scored six goals and assisted 10 for the club, leading to Pep Guardiola bringing him to Manchester City for £100million. Although the Blues were able to win the Premier League trophy in the 2021-22 season, many felt that Grealish was one of the biggest flops of the transfer window. Despite the criticism, the City player was picked by Gareth Southgate to represent…
Manchester United are conducting their own investigation into the allegations against Mason Greenwood. Manchester United Women have reportedly made their feelings clear regarding the potential return of Mason Greenwood to the club. The England international saw all charges against him dropped by prosecutors earlier this month and there is an ongoing internal investigation before United make a decision on the 21-year-old’s future at Old Trafford. He has not played for United since his initial arrest in January 2022 and the club are conducting an internal investigation to determine the “next steps” for his future at the club. There have been rumours that Greenwood…
Margot Robbie showed off her effortless style while leaving The Bowery Hotel in New York City on Thursday. The Babylon star, 32, looked casual cool in a black t-shirt, high-waisted blue denim pants, a black beanie and a matching black coat. The Australian beauty – who recently discussed the similarities between herself and her Babylon character – sported a black face mask and finalized her outfit with a pair of white sneakers. Margot had a purse slung over her shoulder, and carried a brown paper bag in her hand during the outing. The Wolf of Wall Street actress’ long blonde tresses were styled in gentle waves, as…
Didi Hamann has questioned the finishing ability of Darwin Núñez, but is it worth noting that in his final season for Benfica last term, he was truly clinical. There’s a lot to like about Darwin Núñez. The Uruguayan international, who joined Liverpool from Benfica as a replacement for Sadio Mané last summer, stands around 1.85m tall yet has remarkable pace attached to his game, and he’s also got plenty of fire based on the evidence supporters have witnessed so far. The South American is a rough diamond, and one who would be regarded as one of the very best strikers…
Liverpool have been handed a major boost ahead of Monday’s Merseyside derby after four crucial first-team players returned to training. The Reds have endured a dismal run of form in recent weeks – with just one win in their last seven matches – and it’s led to mounting pressure on boss Jurgen Klopp. However, the German manager’s fortunes may have been saved after four of Liverpool’s absentees made a return to the pitch, ahead of their clash with Everton. The four players that were spotted at Liverpool’s AXA training ground were Virgil van Dijk, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and Arthur Melo. Holland defender van Dijk…