Marouane Fellaini is an extremely polarizing player, even among his own fan base. Some of those strong feelings are derived from the fact that he was the only major summer transfer window addition of David Moyes in 2013, and therefore has long remained associated with the Scotsman. However, perceptions are certainly changing now for the better, and they will only continue to … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Happy to Have Changed Marouane Fellaini Perceptions
Archives for September 2017
Antonio Conte Gives Alvaro Morata Injury Update
Chelsea fought bravely and gave their all but fell at home 1-0 to Manchester City in what is no doubt the headliner fixture in world football this weekend. City further cemented their Premier League title bonafides, as they took all three points to stay on top of the table with rivals Manchester United. Chelsea began the week as underdogs for this one, but became slight … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Gives Alvaro Morata Injury Update
Romelu Lukaku Hot Start Earns Place in Man United History
Yesterday, Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho made it known that striker Romelu Lukaku was likely not going to see much rest until Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns from injury. The big Belgian is on such a hot streak right now, scoring in eight consecutive games that you wouldn't want to sit him even if you could. The last thing you want to do when someone has the golden form … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Hot Start Earns Place in Man United History
Harry Kane: September Probably the “Best Month” He’s Ever Had
Somebody pinch Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane because it's been a dream month for him. Or, as punk rock legends Green Day told us in 2005, "wake me up, when September ends." Actually, that song is a bit of a downer, perhaps the happy, upbeat, fast pace of Earth, Wind and Fire's "September" is the tune about the ninth month of the year that truly encapsulate's the mood … [Read more...] about Harry Kane: September Probably the “Best Month” He’s Ever Had
Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata Help United Dominate Crystal Palace
Marouane Fellaini is certainly winning over his remaining detractors in the Manchester United fan base. He scored his third and fourth goals in his last five competitions today, helping give United a 2-0 advantage heading into half time versus Crystal Palace. Given that Fellaini missed the midweek trip to CSKA Moscow due to injury, his start was a bit surprising. Likewise … [Read more...] about Marouane Fellaini, Juan Mata Help United Dominate Crystal Palace
Harry Kane is Burning Up the Premier League, Social Media
It's no wonder the teammates of Harry Kane at Tottenham Hotspur are comparing him to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. With yet another brace today, in a 4-0 slaughter of newly promoted Huddersfield Town, Kane continues to impress massively, as he takes control of the Golden Boot race. The 24-year-old Englishman will now finish September with 13 goals across all … [Read more...] about Harry Kane is Burning Up the Premier League, Social Media
Romelu Lukaku Likely Won’t Rest Much Until Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns
Manchester United cannot afford to rest striker Romelu Lukaku right now, says manager Jose Mourinho. No rest for the wicked, or at least not until Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns, which should probably be early in the new year. "Without Zlatan we cannot rotate the striker, especially because Marcus Rashford is playing also in other positions," Mourinho said at his weekly news … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Likely Won’t Rest Much Until Zlatan Ibrahimovic Returns
Chelsea FC Began as Underdogs, but Now Favored Over Man City
Without a doubt, Chelsea FC hosting Manchester City is the blockbuster Premier League fixture of the weekend. It's also a game that's seen the favorite and underdog roles switch places throughout the course of the week. The Blues started out as underdogs, but after an impressive performance at Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League, the bookies have now made them slight … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Began as Underdogs, but Now Favored Over Man City
Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Brexit was certainly a shock to the system last summer. Many, if not most of us, simply didn't see it coming. With a voter turnout of 72% in the United Kingdom, just under 52% voted to leave the European Union and the British exit from the EU was officially on. According to former World Bank Chief Economist and Vice President Lawrence Summers, Brexit was the first incident … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Reveals How Much Brexit Initially Shocked Him
Jurgen Klopp Slams Christmas Eve Game as “worst you can get”
Bah humbug! Seriously, who works on Christmas Eve other than Ebenezer Scrooge? Well, Liverpool and Arsenal Football Clubs might have to, and the situation prompted LFC manager Jurgen Klopp to boisterously speak out. The schedule hasn't gone full on Dickensian yet, as the match hasn't officially been moved from December 23rd to December 24th, but Klopp absolutely slammed the … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Slams Christmas Eve Game as “worst you can get”