MUCH has and will continue to be written about Bukayo Saka and his exploits in the famous Arsenal shirt. A shirt, lest we forget, that he has worn since he was seven years old. Bukayo Saka can be the heir to Thierry HenryCredit: Alamy Henry is a legend at ArsenalCredit: Getty He has a statue dedicated to him outside of the Emirates StadiumCredit: Getty Two seasons ago, he got over his disappointment at being dropped for the 2020 FA Cup win to virtually single-handedly carry his ‘more illustrious’ colleagues all year, aged just 19. His form in a disappointing season for his…
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LIVERPOOL’S last starting XI at Real Madrid made club legend Steven Gerrard realise his time at the club was coming to an end. The Reds travelled to the Spanish capital in 2014 for a crucial group stage fixture. Steven Gerrard was benched for Liverpool’s trip to Real Madrid in November 2014Credit: PA:Press Association The legendary Liverpool captain wasn’t brought on until the 69th minuteCredit: Getty Brendan Rodgers’ men had endured a stuttering campaign, edging past Ludogorets 2-1 before losing 1-0 at Basel and 3-0 at home to Madrid. For their crunch clash at the Bernabeu Rodgers made SEVEN changes – including leaving out…
JOSE MOURINHO would be welcomed back to Chelsea with open arms if the club decided to hand him a third spell. That is according to former Blues forward Florent Malouda. Jose Mourinho has been at Roma since 2021Credit: Getty He managed Chelsea from 2004 to 2007 and then again between 2013 and 2015Credit: EPA Manager Graham Potter has struggled at Stamford Bridge since taking over from Thomas Tuchel in September. Three wins in a row have alleviated some of the pressure on the former Brighton head coach. But Chelsea remain down in 10th in the Premier League table, with European success their best hope of Champions League qualification…
ERIK TEN HAG is convinced Manchester United are on the right path to being title contenders next season. The Red Devils are third in the Premier League and 16 POINTS off leaders Arsenal after dropping five points in their last two matches. Erik ten Hag says Man Utd are on course to be title contenders next termCredit: Getty The Red Devils are reeling from a serious injury to Alejandro GarnachoCredit: Getty Those games were the 7-0 humiliation at Liverpool and the goalless draw against Southampton on Sunday. Yet boss Ten Hag has impressed in his first season, winning the Carabao Cup and putting United on course for a top-four finish…
Erling Haaland has opened up on why Manchester City fought so hard to secure his signing last summer. The Norwegian striker opted to join the Premier League champions from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the 2021/22 season after years of speculation regarding his next move. Haaland has been phenomenal in his debut season at the Etihad Stadium. Speaking to CBS Sports after scoring five of Man City’s goals in a 7-0 win against RB Leipzig in the last 16 of the Champions League, he was asked whether he felt pressure to be the man to deliver the club a first European…
WHEN their bus is THIS good, no wonder they’re happy to travel in it. The likes of Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire and more love to live the plush life off the pitch. Man United’s pampered stars have their own super luxurious team bus A graphic shows the luxurious features the Van Hool TDX27 ASTROMEGA bus has And when you play for Man United, you can be assured that when you step on the pitch all efforts are made to ensure their top talents are well catered when they’re on club duty. That’s why bigwigs at the Red Devils forked out…
Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of tonight’s Champions League last-16 clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Excitement is at fever pitch ahead as Liverpool take on Real Madrid in the Champions LeagueCredit: AFP And these stunning Wags will be cheering on their other halves when The Reds take on Los Blancos in the first leg of their last-16 clash. As the saying goes, behind every man is a great woman, so we kick off the interest early with the lowdown on some of the players’ wives and girlfriends who provide them with much-needed support at home. From a doctor and architect to a world-famous singer…
WAYNE ROONEY has picked out the three things Erik ten Hag has changed to turn Manchester United into title contenders. The Red Devils appear to be back in genuine contention for a run at the league for the first time in a decade after going through several years of turmoil under different managers. Wayne Rooney has been impressed with what he’s seen at Old Trafford this seasonCredit: Alamy Erik ten Hag has engineered a remarkable transformation at Manchester UnitedCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun United legend Rooney was part of the last truly successful squad when United ruled England under Sir Alex Ferguson.…
ARSENAL star Martin Odegaard has sparked rumours he has a new girlfriend after he was seen with dancer Helene Spilling at the London Football Awards. The Gunners skipper picked up the Premier League player of the year gong at the awards ceremony. Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard won Premier League Player of the Year at the London Football AwardsCredit: Rex Odegaard was joined by Norwegian dancer Helene Spilling at the London Football AwardsCredit: INSTAGRAM / @helenespilling Helene is a professional dancer from NorwayCredit: INSTAGRAM / @helenespilling She has appeared on Norway’s version of Strictly Come DancingCredit: INSTAGRAM / @helenespilling He posed…
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag will have little trouble covering for the absence of Casemiro with the Red Devils boss tipped to consider a crafty new position for a star player among his options. Brazilian star Casemiro has been a superb addition for United since a £70m summer move from Real Madrid. And while not the club’s first-choice midfield addition, he has more than proved his worth with a string of commanding displays. Indeed, the 31-year-old will surely be among the contenders to win the 2023 Footballer of the Year. However, Carabao Cup success aside, the last few matches…
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is the name on every fan’s lips after a meteoric rise at Napoli – and one Italy legend believes he could have a George Best-like impact at Manchester United Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored one of the goals of the Serie A season at the weekend (Image: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Manchester United have been told “the days of George Best will return” if they splash out to sign Napoli sensation Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian winger, 22, has exploded onto the scene this season, grabbing 11 goals and nine assists in his debut Serie A campaign to help his side go 18 points clear top of…
JOHNNY Depp will return to the Pirates Of The Caribbean as Captain Jack Sparrow – five years on from the last film. Depp, who played the boozy buccaneer in all the previous five films, is scheduled for a test shoot in the UK in February according to a new call sheet from the production. A call sheet from the new Pirates Of The Caribbean film reveals Johnny Depp is back as Captain Jack SparrowCredit: Rex Features The actor had been distanced from the hugely successful franchise and said this year he would not be backCredit: Getty Women’s charities said they were…