Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal’s transfer targets have been given reassurance by Mikel Arteta that Liverpool cannot match as we head towards the end of Jurgen Klopp’s reign at Anfield Mikel Arteta rubbished suggestions regarding his Arsenal future following reports that the Spaniard could be leaving the club in the summer. What has now been shown to be “untrue” certainly had the Gunners’ boss riled in his pre-match press conference ahead of the clash with Nottingham Forest on Tuesday. The reports had emerged late last night following the admission of Xavi Hernandez that he would be leaving Barcelona at the end of the season.…
Liverpool have been incredibly efficient in the transfer market compared to Manchester City and Manchester United since Jurgen Klopp took over. On Friday, Klopp announced he was set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, admitting that he was running out of energy. Since taking the job at Anfield Klopp has won every trophy available to him other than the Europa League. The German led the Reds to a Champions League triumph in the 2018/19 season, while a year later won them their first Premier League title in 30 years. The Reds’ success under Klopp was achieved with…
LIVERPOOL 5-2 NORWICH: The Reds eased into the fifth round of the FA Cup, where they will face either Watford or Southampton, after breezing past Norwich at Anfield He is almost certainly going to fail in this mission, but Jurgen Klopp would really rather like it if every Liverpool match from now until the end of the season – most notably the ones at Anfield – doesn’t become all about him. The Reds boss attempted to put a stop to all mentions of him walking away until the end of the campaign at his press conference following Friday’s shock announcement,…
Harry Maguire has received his fair share of criticism over the past couple of years after some questionable displays for Man United. The 30-year-old looked set to move on over the summer after falling out of favour under Erik ten Hag. But after deciding against a move away from Old Trafford, Maguire has proven to be an important option for the Dutchman this season, particularly with ongoing injury concerns at centre-back. Maguire was even named as the Premier League’s Player of the Month in November. Yet, many have still questioned Gareth Southgate’s decision to start him regularly for England. And it…
Manchester United struck four goals past Newport County to overcome a scare in Sunday’s victory in the FA Cup fourth round. However, a familiar problem persisted at Rodney Parade, which left Rasmus Hojlund furious with his team-mates and Mason Greenwood potentially settled on his future. It was typical of United’s struggles this season that Erik ten Hag’s side made such hard work out of a tie against League Two opposition. Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo’s early strikes fired the visitors into a 2-0 lead after 13 minutes. However, by the 47th minute, it was somehow 2-2 and finely poised. Antony…
Marcus Rashford has been spotted arriving at Manchester United training ahead of his crunch talks with boss Erik ten Hag on Monday morning. United manager ten Hag said he will ‘deal with’ Rashford after the forward missed Sunday’s FA Cup win at Newport County amid claims he was in a Belfast bar the night before training. The official reason for Rashford’s absence from United’s 4-2 win at Rodney Parade was given as illness after Ten Hag said the player felt unwell on Friday morning. But the United boss also confirmed that it is now ‘an internal matter’ following allegations Rashford was in Thompsons Garage nightclub on Thursday…
It was only six months ago at the University of California San Diego that Erik ten Hag held court with English journalists and Marcus Rashford’s “lifestyle” was raised. “When you are not living the right life, you get killed,” Ten Hag stressed. “What is important? Sleep, recovery, nutrition. Three key areas and when you don’t do this right, you have a problem. You can’t perform. “So when you ask me about Rashford, the same also counts for Rapha Varane and for every player. You will not reach the levels when you don’t do the things right.” The next question was,…
Liverpool have settled on Bayer Leverkusen’s Xabi Alonso as their top choice to replace outgoing manager Jurgen Klopp and they are ready to approach the German side about getting a deal done. Arsenal have now moved ahead of Manchester United in pursuit of Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma. Chelsea could pursue a swap deal with Fulham, with Cottagers left-back Antonee Robinson potentially moving to Stamford Bridge in place of centre-back Trevoh Chalobah. Fulham are also expected to make another bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja, having been turned down with a loan bid that included an obligation to…
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson are both pushing to start as Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday night. The Reds continue to impress on all fronts, easing through to the fifth round of the FA Cup on Sunday with an entertaining 5-2 win over Norwich. Alexander-Arnold made his return off the bench in that match after three weeks out with a knee injury, while Robertson was also introduced in the second-half for his first appearance since October, having undergone shoulder surgery. Liverpool can be expected to be particularly cautious about Robertson’s fitness, after so long out, while there is also a crucial trip to…
It was a day many Reds will not forget in a hurry, with the visit of Norwich the first match since Jurgen Klopp sent shockwaves through the club with news of his impending departure. To that end, it was a day that offered a huge nod to a legacy he will leave behind, and that is the faith and trust in the club’s youngsters – more on that later. Liverpool were able to welcome back three important players from injury and call upon experience off the bench on Sunday, which is how Van Dijk achieved an unbelievable first. If we…