Author: Soccerhuz
Fulham boss Marco Silva admits they face a tough trip on Monday at Tottenham. The Cottagers beat Spurs in the Carabao Cup, but Silva concedes Monday will be a different proposition. “We look forward to the match, with trust and belief in ourselves, [while] respecting Tottenham,” Silva said. “Tottenham is doing an amazing start to the season. They are at the top of the table and it’s clear why. “Not just because of the results, of course they had to achieve results to be there, but the way they have been achieving the results has been really good, and we have to give…
Last summer brought a big-money move for Nunez as he joined Liverpool and began life in the Premier League. A first season with 14 goals from 41 games was something to build on, and the forward is beginning to show his true quality at Liverpool. In the 2023/24 Premier League season so far, he has more goals and assists per 90 minutes than any other player with over 300 minutes to their name. With 1.58 G+A/90, it represents a significant increase on last season’s final total of 0.64 and, while he is unlikely to maintain those numbers until May, coming anywhere close would see…
Mohamed Salah’s second-half double gave Liverpool a 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. After the visitors had Ashley Young sent off close to half-time, Salah converted from the spot in the 75th minute to give the Reds the lead and then wrapped up the points deep into injury time. Here are five talking points from the match… Salah delivers again On his 150th appearance for the club at Anfield, Salah sailed clear of Steven Gerrard and Sir Kenny Dalglish by netting his 104th and 105th goal at the famous stadium. Having moved level with…
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has now said that sources have told him that Tottenham Hotspur target Kalvin Phillips is very likely to switch clubs in January. Romano was speaking on his YouTube channel about the future of the England international. It’s been well-documented that Kalvin Phillips is struggling to break into Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side right now. Even when Rodri was suspended following his red card against Nottingham Forest, youngster Rico Lewis was preferred at the base of midfield. Phillips has been linked with a move away from the Etihad with Tottenham one club considering a move in January. After his £45m move to Manchester City,…
Jürgen Klopp hailed Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian’s brace gave Liverpool victory in the Merseyside derby on Saturday. Salah’s second-half double secured a 2-0 win for the Reds against Everton at Anfield, with the 31-year-old netting the 200th league goal of his career in the process. First, he stayed calm to convert a penalty in front of the Kop after Michael Keane had handled Luis Diaz’s cross. Then, in stoppage-time, he latched onto Darwin Nunez’s pass to seal the three points in clinical fashion. He now has eight goals in all competitions for Liverpool this season, and speaking in his…
Dominik Szoboszlai revelled in his first experience of the Merseyside derby, especially after coming away with three points. The summer arrival starred in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Everton at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. The win was secured thanks to Mohamed Salah’s second-half double as the Egyptian opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 75th minute and then netted a clincher deep into added time. Really good. I didn’t expect that big atmosphere. It’s always nice and always good but today was something special. Some guys told me already it was going to be a…
Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is reportedly giving no consideration to a possible bid for Tottenham Hotspur after pulling out of the race to buy Manchester United. Sheikh Jassim and Sir Jim Ratcliffe have wrestled for control of the Red Devils ever since the Glazer family announced that they would entertain offers for a full sale back in November. While Ratcliffe was only looking to purchase a minority stake at first, Sheikh Jassim was prepared to complete a full takeover debt-free, making him the early favourite to oust the Glazers. However, the unpopular American owners did not receive the £6bn bid they were after…
Alisson Becker took immense satisfaction in a ‘special’ three points as Liverpool secured victory in the 243rd Merseyside derby at Anfield. Two second-half goals from Mohamed Salah gave Jürgen Klopp’s side a 2-0 win over Everton, who played the majority of the Premier League game with 10 men following the dismissal of Ashley Young before half-time. The result ensured the Reds returned to winning ways after the recent international break, and afterwards a delighted Alisson spoke to Liverpoolfc.com to reflect on the game He said: “Every three points we can get is massive for us. Today was even more special…
Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter is keeping an ear out for Manchester United to call, according to the Sun. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s team is expected to take charge of the Red Devils after the British billionaire agreed a £1.35 billion deal for a 25% share of the Old Trafford club. Ratcliffe’s sidekick, Sir Dave Brailsford – who is set to be the football face of the partial takeover and tipped to become Man United CEO – admires Potter and was keen to bring him to OGC Nice. Their current manager Erik ten Hag could come under pressure in the coming weeks and months…
Liverpool have reportedly joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Schalke 04 teenager Assan Ouedraogo. The 2006-born protege has already been promoted into the first team after nine years in the club’s academy and has featured regularly in the second tier of German football this term. A 6ft 3in central midfielder who is also comfortable playing on the wing, Ouedraogo has made nine 2. Bundesliga appearances in the current campaign, scoring on his senior debut in a 5-3 loss to Hamburg. That strike made Ouedraogo the youngest goalscorer in Schalke’s history at 17 years and 80 days, breaking the record set by Julian Draxler, while…