Leeds fans have brutally mocked Kalvin Phillips with a ruthless chant after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola accused him of being “overweight”. Phillips has played just one Premier League game for City since completing a £46million move from the Whites in the summer. He suffered a shoulder injury soon after his arrival which has kept him in the treatment room at the Etihad Stadium. The midfielder was still called up to the England squad for the World Cup, though he played just 40 minutes as the Three Lions reached the quarter-finals. He returned to City after the tournament, but was…
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Erling Haaland continued to re-write the record books in Manchester City’s win at Leeds. Erling Haaland broke two more records – one previously held by Lionel Messi – with his goals during Manchester City’s Premier League defeat of Leeds United on Wednesday. Haaland was at the double as City saw off the Yorkshire side 3-1, his two second-half strikes putting City firmly in control after Rodri had broken the deadlock just before half-time. The brace saw Haaland take his City goals tally to 26 in 20 appearances in all competitions, a return that has broken two separate records. Haaland’s first…
Pep Guardiola has singled out Jack Grealish and Rico Lewis for praise after Manchester City’s win over Leeds on Wednesday night. City eased to a 3-1 win at Elland Road in their first league game since the end of the World Cup, with Erling Haaland bagging a second-half brace after Rodri had opened the scoring just before the break. While Haaland’s two goals broke another Premier League record and rightly grabbed the headlines, Guardiola was keen to highlight the performances of two different players. Grealish had a mixed game, missing three big chances in the first-half before setting up both…
Jurgen Klopp has praised the work of Liverpool’s sporting director Julian Ward after they completed the signing of Manchester United target Cody Gakpo. Gakpo’s move from PSV to Anfield for a reported £37million was confirmed by the Reds on Wednesday night. The Dutch international had been a long-time target for United and after a successful World Cup campaign it was thought that Erik ten Hag would move for the forward in January to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. But in a shocking twist, arch-rivals Liverpool hijacked the transfer for the coveted 23-year-old, much to the delight of Klopp. ‘There is a lot…
Cody Gakpo was unveiled as Liverpool’s new forward on Wednesday night after a brilliant first half of the season with PSV Eindhoven and World Cup with Netherlands Cody Gakpo will become the 11th player to pull on the No.18 jersey for Liverpool after joining the Reds in a £45million transfer. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday night, two days after PSV Eindhoven announced they had struck an agreement with the Anfield club to sell their prized forward. Gakpo, 23, said he cannot wait to get started in his first interview for his new club – and he will hope to…
Jose Enrique thinks this is ‘the end’ for Roberto Firmino at Liverpool ahead of the arrival of January transfer capture, Cody Gakpo, from PSV Eindhoven, as he posted on Instagram. Jurgen Klopp has added to his forward line by signing one of the stars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with Liverpool securing a £37 million deal for his services. Before 2022 comes to a close, the Reds will take on Brendan Rodgers struggling Leicester City side and then start off 2023 by taking on Brentford away from home – it could mark the debut of Gakpo. With…
It has been almost a decade since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and almost a decade since Manchester United have tasted anything more than fleeting success. Their last Premier League title challenge came under Fergie, his parting gift in the form of a milestone 20th English league title – extending their own record. In the years since, United have sporadically won cup competitions – the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League once each – but haven’t been remotely close to winning the two trophies that matter most – the Premier League and Champions League. Money has been spent in the transfer market…
Manchester United star Antony failed to impress in his side’s 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. Manchester United were impressive for the most part as they secured victory against Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night. But while Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Fred all netted, it was another evening to forget for Antony. He’s now gone 11 games for club and country, meaning the Red Devils have a problem when it comes to their £86million man. Back in the summer, Manchester United knew they needed a specialist for the right wing. With Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho…
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is reliant on the Glazers when it comes to transfer backing at Old Trafford. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants a new striker to join the club when the transfer window reopens next month. However, with the Red Devils only able to sign players on loan, it’s clear he’s being let down. The Glazers are penny-pinching once again and, with the Americans reluctant to spend any more money as they look to sell the club, their stance is an insult to everybody associated with it. Manchester United lost Cristiano Ronaldo last month, terminating…
The snake is seen swallowing the bird head first as it grips its body Incredible photographs show the moment a large carpet python wraps itself around a king parrot and swallows the bird whole. The pictures, taken in Agnes Waters, Queensland, show the snake eating the parrot head first while hanging from the gutter of a woman’s home. The home’s owner took the pictures and sent them to snake catcher Stuart McKenzie, who posted them online. The Sunshine Coast-based reptile expert told Daily Mail Australia the photos were ‘pretty cool’. Although he dealt with hundreds of snake-related call-outs every summer,…
Agiant reticulated python weighing 170 pounds and measuring 19.5 feet has been caught in Malaysia after swallowing a goat whole. Footage and images of the snake being tranquilized and moved were shared by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department, State of Johor. It took seven men to carry the snake, which was released far from human settlements later the same day. The reticulated python is one of the longest snakes in the world, regularly reaching over 20 feet in length. The longest reticulated python on record measured over 32 feet, while the longest, heaviest snake to ever be kept in…
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva‘s future at the Etihad Stadium is ‘up in the air, according to The Athletic. The Portugal star is still tied down on a long-term deal with the Premier League champions, with his current contract not set to expire until June 2025, although there has been talk about him completing a move away from the club. Barcelona have been potential suitors for Silva since the summer, although there have since been reports that the Catalan giants have recently decided to cool their interest as Man City’s valuation of the player is deemed too high, considering that…