Kai Havertz admits the pressures of Chelsea’s difficult season previously affected his personal life and relationships but admits he and his team-mates have begun to ‘enjoy some days’ again after a recent upturn in fortunes. In a week that could have turned out to be the tipping point in Graham Potter’s time in charge at Chelsea, the Blues rallied by knocking Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League before beating Leicester 3-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Kai Havertz (left) has enjoyed Chelsea’s recent upturn in form after back-to-back victories Chelsea remain in a beleaguered 10th place in the Premier League standings, but…
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Gabriel Jesus made his first Arsenal appearance since before the World Cup in Sunday’s 3-0 win, but an automatic return to the Gunners first-team is far from guaranteed Jesus back on Arsenal bench for Fulham match For Arsenal fans, the sight of Gabriel Jesus entering the fray in the 77th minute of Sunday’s comprehensive 3-0 win over Fulham was the icing on the cake. After all, Mikel Arteta’s side had already long sewn up the points at Craven Cottage courtesy of a fine first-half performance which blew their beleaguered hosts away. Ironically, Jesus’ presence on the bench turned out to be a luxury which Arteta didn’t actually require.…
Because he was engrossed in following the call of fame and money, Philippe Coutinho had to pay the price. The Brazilian midfielder faces a bleak future. On a winter day in 2018, Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp told Coutinho: “Stay here. We will make you one of the symbols of the club’s glory. Leave this place for Barca, Bayern or Barcelona. Real, you will be just a regular player in the squad.” The Brazilian midfielder ignored the advice of the German teacher. He was determined to leave Anfield to find Barca. Previously, the former Inter star was said to have rebellious actions, when he…
Erik ten Hag could have been making millions selling houses – instead he’s now guiding Manchester United’s hunt for silverware. The Dutchman has transformed United in his opening season at Old Trafford and has already turned the team into Premier League title contenders. Ten Hag has impressed since taking charge of United last summer The Dutch boss started off his football career at Eredivisie outfit FC Twente Ten Hag could claim United’s first trophy since 2017 on Sunday when they face Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final, a match you can listen to live on talkSPORT. But things could have worked…
Steve Bruce (1992-96) Bruce was already the co-captain along with Robson from 1992. In 1994, he assumed the charge himself. It was his brace against Sheffield Wednesday that helped United to win the inaugural Premier League title in 1992-93. He made 414 appearances for the club and even led the side to a domestic double in the 1995-96 season. Eric Cantona (1996-97) The Frenchman became the first foreign-born player to lead United. He was a popular figure in the dressing room and was key to United’s success in the initial years of the Premier League. Ferguson built his team around…
Jack Grealish spent £6million on a stunning mansion which comes with its own helipad. The seven-bedroom home also has a fishing lake, tennis court, golf tee and green, vegetable plot — and enough room for a full-size footie pitch in its 20 acres. Jack Grealish spent £6 million on a stunning mansion in the North West The luxurious property is said to have blown Grealish’s breath away The property boasts a swimming pool, gym and leisure suite Credit: And Manchester City and England winger Jack, 27, can entertain his mates as there is a swimming pool, leisure suite, gym, wine store…
The Belgium international joined the Gunners in a £27m move from Brighton during the January transfer window, with plenty of supporters asking about the silver streak in his quiff after the deal went through. Trossard also had many wondering about his celebration after scoring his first goal for Arsenal in the 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Emirates Stadium. So, why does Trossard have grey hair? And what is the reason behind his celebration? Let’s take a look… WHY DOES TROSSARD HAVE GREY HAIR? Well, the 28-year-old has never actually explained the bit of grey in his hair, although the most likely…
Apart from movie stars, it is footballers around the world that have an affinity for insane car collections. Look at any given soccer player’s car collection, and it will be a fusion of sports cars, supercars, SUVs, and even one-offs. But Chelsea’s star and the 2022 FIFA World Cup captain for the US team Christian Pulisic’s car collection is different from what you would expect to see from a famous footballer. It sure has variety but is very petite. But despite having about eight known cars in his collection, the variety is quite interesting as Pulisic has a taste of everything in his…
Manchester United will be without Casemiro for the next four matches after the Brazilian midfielder was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge against Southampton on Sunday afternoon. The Red Devils went into the fixture looking for a return to winning ways in the Premier League after last weekend’s thrashing at the hands of Liverpool but were dealt a major blow prior to half-time when they were reduced to ten men as a result of Casemiro’s dismissal. The former Real Madrid ace went in studs-up on Southampton playmaker Carlos Alcaraz and was initially shown a yellow card for the foul, although a brief…
Fernando Torres could soon be known as the Incredible Hulk rather than El Nino as he continues to dramatically transform his body. The former Liverpool forward, 38, called time on his illustrious playing career 2 years ago. A new photo of the hench Fernando Torres has gone viral on social media The Spaniard’s hulking new-look first caught the eye last month The forward showed off his incredible new physique after being appointed Atletico Madrid B boss Known for his lightning pace, the Spaniard won everything in the game at both club and international level. However, he may well have eyes…
Four years ago, he was a teenager madly in love with football painting the neighbourhood streets of Sao Paulo ahead of his country hosting the FIFA World Cup. Fast forward to 2018, when the World Cup begins in Russia, he will be on the pitch wearing Brazil’s No. 9 jersey as the Selecao look to lift their sixth world title. And recently, a huge, colourful mural of his trademark celebration was unveiled in Sao Paulo. He has gone from painting the neighbourhood to having his image painted on it! This is how Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus’ story goes. His rise…
Mykhailo Mudryk’s transfer to Chelsea from Shakhtar Donetsk has been the most talked about event in the January window thus far. The Blues hijacked the transfer of the Ukrainian sensation from Arsenal at the last moment, and promptly paid the second-highest transfer fee in the club’s history, £89m, to secure his signature. Other than his sensational move to the Premier League, what he has also come to be known for, away from the football pitch, is the number of tattoos that he has scrawled across his body. However, where are they and what do they represent? GOAL takes a look. Mudryk’s neck tattoo Let’s start with…