There was a ton of motivation for Paul Pogba and Manchester United yesterday, but perhaps the biggest reason to stop Manchester City from defeating them lies in the cause of United fans. United midfielder Paul Pogba bagged a brace to lead United to a 3-2 win having been down 2-0 at half. Pogba admits that losing to City and watching them celebrate would have been "like … [Read more...] about Pogba: Seeing City Celebrate Would Have Been “like death” to United Fans
Archives for April 2018
Manchester Derby News: David De Gea, Chris Smalling, Jose Mourinho
Manchester United rallied to score three goals in the second half and emerge victorious 3-2 in the 176th edition of the Manchester derby today. When Manchester City went up 2-0, it looked like the Citizens were going to celebrate clinching a Premier League title today at their home ground, over their hatred rivals. However, the home side just kept blowing scoring … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby News: David De Gea, Chris Smalling, Jose Mourinho
Manchester Derby News: Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola
It's certainly a very old cliche in sports, but you couldn't ask for a more perfect example than this- "a tale of two halves." Manchester City went into halftime up 2-0, and it could have easily been 4-0 or 5-0 if not for Raheem Sterling blowing his chances. However, United rallied to score three goals in the second half and emerge victorious 3-2 in the 176th edition of the … [Read more...] about Manchester Derby News: Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola
Aguero, De Bruyne Will Start on the Bench in Manchester Derby
Heading into the 176th Manchester derby, the main fitness/injury concern, for both sides, was Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero. It looks like he could see his first action in a few weeks, and possibly use today's clash against Manchester United as a way to get back into the groove, ahead of the Citizens' Champions League clash at home versus Liverpool Tuesday … [Read more...] about Aguero, De Bruyne Will Start on the Bench in Manchester Derby
Pogba, Mkhitaryan Dragged Into Escalating Guardiola-Raiola Feud
As we head towards kickoff of a potentially title clinching Manchester derby, a feud between two men heavily involved in the match, super agent Mino Raiola and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, escalates. City, if they beat United (a side that has recently often been referred to as Mino Raiola FC) today, can clinch the Premier League title. Ahead of the weekend's … [Read more...] about Pogba, Mkhitaryan Dragged Into Escalating Guardiola-Raiola Feud
Uninteresting Merseyside Derby Actually Inspires Interesting Social Media Reaction
This edition of the Merseyside derby was destined to likely be underwhelming. Given how it was sandwiched in between both legs of Liverpool's UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie with Manchester City, this rivalry clash was always going to be overshadowed by the European blockbuster. The kickoff timing, as pointed out by Reds manager Jurgen Klopp as he railed against it, … [Read more...] about Uninteresting Merseyside Derby Actually Inspires Interesting Social Media Reaction
Antonio Conte Says He’s Very Angry and Sad About Chelsea’s Season
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that he's "very angry" and "sad" about how the 2017-18 season has gone for the defending Premier League champions. The Blues have almost no chance of even finishing in the top four this season, and unless they win the FA Cup, will finish the season trophy-less. Conte maintains that he's still committed to the club, and is trying to do … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Says He’s Very Angry and Sad About Chelsea’s Season
Roman Abramovich, Surprisingly, Escapes Sanctioning by the U.S. Government
Back on January 30, Chelsea Owner Roman Abramovich was been named to the United States Treasury Department's Russian Oligarchs list, dubbed by many observers as the "Putin list." This list, with 210 names on it, includes 96 oligarchs with a net worth or more than $1 billion (£710 million) and very close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin. While … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich, Surprisingly, Escapes Sanctioning by the U.S. Government
Jurgen Klopp Gives Mohamed Salah Injury Update Ahead of Merseyside Derby
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah faces a race against the clock to be fit for tomorrow's Merseyside derby against Everton. More importantly, is the concern about his fitness for Tuesday, when Liverpool travel to Manchester City for the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal tie with Manchester City. The Reds won by a final score of 3-0 and that margin may have been … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Gives Mohamed Salah Injury Update Ahead of Merseyside Derby
Guardiola Focused on Manchester Derby; Won’t Concede UCL to Liverpool Yet
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is saying all the right things when it comes to the fixture congestion he's dealing with right now. The Spaniard is in the midst of three games in six days against the giants of northwest England, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Win on Saturday and the Citizens clinch the Premier League title at home versus their most hated rivals, … [Read more...] about Guardiola Focused on Manchester Derby; Won’t Concede UCL to Liverpool Yet