A game plan really could not have worked any better than the tactical master class turned in by Manchester United Jose Mourinho today. You know he was motivated! And that motivation only got stronger given the level of disrespect and humiliation that he felt he suffered at Chelsea in the first meeting between the two sides in late October. Taunted by the fans as "Judas," … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Settles Score with Chelsea via Tactical Master Class Triumph
Archives for April 2017
Ander Herrera, Marcus Rashford Gave Man of the Match Level Performances Today
Manchester United are now unbeaten in 22 Premier League matches, and find themselves with a legitimate, if not promising shot at a top four finish. Chelsea have no looked this bad, at any point, since Antonio Conte switched his formation to a back three in September, and the Blues began a record setting form of run. At one point, Chelsea held an opportunity to win the league … [Read more...] about Ander Herrera, Marcus Rashford Gave Man of the Match Level Performances Today
Diego Costa vs Marcos Rojo Match Up Provides Fodder for Funny Social Media Mockery
Chelsea striker Diego Costa has 17 goals on the Premier League season. The Manchester United starting XI that he faced off against had 12, in total! Yet it's United who absolutely dominated today, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic on the bench, in a resounding 2-0 victory at Old Trafford. This was probably the worst performance that we've seen from Chelsea since Antonio Conte made the … [Read more...] about Diego Costa vs Marcos Rojo Match Up Provides Fodder for Funny Social Media Mockery
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Accepts Jose Mourinho’s Criticism, Admits that he was Tired
If Manchester United were in Glengarry Glen Ross, they would get no coffee on Thursday, because like that timeless story tells us "coffee is for closers." No idea what the Red Devils were doing at the end of their 1-1 draw at Anderlecht in the Europa League Quarter-final, but it certainly wasn't closing. United did pick up an away goal, and those are crucial, towards … [Read more...] about Zlatan Ibrahimovic Accepts Jose Mourinho’s Criticism, Admits that he was Tired
Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona Transfer Rumors Don’t Worry Jurgen Klopp
In this past January transfer window, it was known that both Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in acquiring Philippe Coutinho, to the point that LFC Manager Jurgen Klopp felt the need to issue a warning to the La Liga duopoly. "We never had any ideas or plans or any talks about him leaving, because he is our player – there are no other ideas, nothing has changed,” … [Read more...] about Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona Transfer Rumors Don’t Worry Jurgen Klopp
Bastian Schweinsteiger Adjusting Nicely to MLS, Chicago Fire Rolling Now
German import Bastian Schweinsteiger scored his second goal in three games with the Chicago Fire, helping his side to a 3-0 win over the New England Revolution. The Fire (3-1-2, 11 points) are now up to second place in the Eastern Conference, behind only their arch-rival Columbus Crew. Chicago are now unbeaten in their last seven games (4-0-3) at home, dating back to 2015. … [Read more...] about Bastian Schweinsteiger Adjusting Nicely to MLS, Chicago Fire Rolling Now
Huge Alexis Sanchez Contract Would Put the Club “in trouble” Claims Arsene Wenger
When the CIES Football Observatory released their study of individual player values on the global transfer market in January, Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez was rated the tenth most valuable player in the entire world and fifth in all of England. His transfer value was projected at 82 million Euro, or 60.63 million British pounds.He was the only Gunners player to make CIES' … [Read more...] about Huge Alexis Sanchez Contract Would Put the Club “in trouble” Claims Arsene Wenger
Liverpool Injury Report vs West Brom: Henderson, Lallana, Mane, Ings, Bogden, Ejaria
Liverpool heads into Sunday's match at the Hawthorns still banged up, but getting closer to full health for the stretch run. Sadio Mane had successful surgery this week on his knee injury and will miss the rest of the season. He should be ready to go in the pre-season. … [Read more...] about Liverpool Injury Report vs West Brom: Henderson, Lallana, Mane, Ings, Bogden, Ejaria
Predicted Liverpool Starting XI vs West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool FC is back at it on Sunday at the Hawthorns to take on West Bromwich Albion. The Reds are coming off a 2-1 win over Stoke, where they overcame a halftime deficit to get a valuable three points. Liverpool will start the day fourth in the PL table, one point behind third-place Manchester City. … [Read more...] about Predicted Liverpool Starting XI vs West Bromwich Albion
Antonio Conte Plays Down Any Issues with Jose Mourinho Ahead of Weekend Match
Chelsea absolutely thrashed Manchester United 4-0 in October, and after the game, we saw a bit of a potential tiff between managers. United Manager Jose Mourinho was captured by TV cameras, which also picked up the sound to a minor degree, speaking in his counterpart, Chelsea boss Antonio Conte's ear in Italian. The sound, lip-readers, reports in both Italy and England, say … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Plays Down Any Issues with Jose Mourinho Ahead of Weekend Match