Author: Soccerhuz
Things were supposed to get so much better when Manchester United had their best players back. They played the strongest XI available to them on Sunday and still somehow let a two-goal lead slip. Erik ten Hag will argue that results are far more important than performances in any cup competition, but it can’t be ignored that further improvement is needed if United are to salvage their season. Andre Onana would have started if he wasn’t on his way back from the Africa Cup of Nations and Marcus Rashford would typically start as well. Other than that, it was as…
Manchester United made hard work of their FA Cup fourth round tie against Newport County before eventually getting the job done 4-2 on Sunday. The defence stumbled while the wingers displayed a selfish streak that manager Erik ten Hag will look to correct going forward. It was not all doom and gloom as both Casemiro and Luke Shaw returned from injuries and while they were not spectacular, they emerged injury-free which is a good sign of things to come. Ten Hag has really missed the Brazilian, who was arguably the player of the season last term. Casemiro has been sorely missed The former Real…
When Cristiano Ronaldo made his incredible Manchester United comeback in 2021, there were high hopes over what legacy his second spell could lead. It was pretty clear when Manchester United re-signed Cristiano Ronaldo that his acquisition was an opportunistic purchase rather than one which was carefully pre-planned. Yet the temptation to bring back the superstar was too much, and Manchester United fans were treated to 24 goals from the forward during his comeback season. What fans really hope for, was that Ronaldo’s presence would rub off on the team’s extremely talented young forward line of Marcus Rashford, Mason Greenwood and…
Manchester United have insisted Marcus Rashford has taken “responsibility for his actions” as they announced the incident around his decision to go clubbing before reporting ill has been dealt with. Rashford had reported being ill to United last week, missing training on Friday and the FA Cup fourth round win over Newport on Sunday. But it later emerged that he had been pictured clubbing in Belfast the night before he reported ill, though United now insist the matter is closed. The Red Devils said in a statement: “Marcus has taken responsibility for his actions. This has been dealt with as…
In a fascinating turn of events, Liverpool FC’s interest in Fulham’s defender Tosin Adarabioyo has intensified. Andrew Walker from Caught Offside brought this intriguing development to light, reporting that the Premier League leaders are keen on securing the Manchester-born player. Adarabioyo, whose contract with Fulham is nearing its end, appears to be a hot commodity in the transfer market. Despite the recent announcement of Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure from Liverpool, the club’s admiration for Adarabioyo remains steadfast. His performance at Craven Cottage, where he has been instrumental in their defensive line for four years, has not gone unnoticed. With 121 appearances and…
This page is now closed. Thanks for joining us. These were the updates as Nigeria beat Cameroon 2-0 at the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 on Saturday, January 27: That’s it from our live coverage of Nigeria against Cameroon. The Super Eagles set a flight for a meeting with Angola in the next round. It was a humble farewell for the Indomitable Lions. We hope you enjoyed the live page as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you. Please do join us again on Sunday as we move from Australian Open tennis, to the Asian Cup and then…
Liverpool will boast an almost clean bill of health when they host Chelsea in their next Premier League game on Wednesday. Sunday’s FA Cup triumph against Championship side Norwich City saw the Reds welcome back Andy Robertson, Dominik Szoboszlai and Trent Alexander-Arnold after varying spells on the sidelines. Meanwhile, Thiago Alcantara and Mohamed Salah are continuing to recover from their respective hip and hamstring injuries at the AXA Training Centre. It means for the visit of Chelsea on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp could name his strongest starting XI since October, with Kostas Tsimikas and Joe Gomez among those to stand in…
Ceri Holland is adamant Liverpool FC Women can brush off their disappointment following consecutive defeats and get back on track this season. The Reds were beaten 2-0 by Arsenal Women at Prenton Park on Sunday, when a tight Barclays Women’s Super League affair was decided by second-half goals from Vivianne Miedema and Caitlin Foord. While frustrated at the result, Holland believes plenty of positives can be drawn from the team’s performance – particularly after the heavy loss at Manchester City Women in the previous weekend. It’s definitely an improvement,” the midfielder told Sky Sports post-match. “We brought the work-rate, especially…
It’s looking like it might be the ultimate managerial merry-go-round in the summer. Jürgen Klopp moved first by announcing he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season. There is an understandable nervousness around Anfield about how he will be replaced. But the bottom line is that FSG will more or less have their pick of candidates, with Klopp’s endeavors helping to ensure that the Liverpool vacancy is now one of the biggest in the world — even bigger than it was when he joined, with a sleeping giant now very much awake again. Barcelona is having a…
The Premier League giants will lock horns at Wembley Stadium on Sunday February 25 as they look to win the first major honour of the season. However, fans attending the final will have to arrive earlier than anticipated with kick-off to happen at 3pm instead of the originally scheduled 4:30pm. An EFL spokesperson said: “Following representations from the Metropolitan Police UK, the local safety advisory group has determined the 2024 Carabao Cup final will now kick-off at 3pm. “Having previously scheduled the usual 4:30pm kick off time with Wembley Stadium and Sky Sports, it is disappointing to note the change…