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Fabrizio Romano Reports That Tuchel Is Pushing Board To Sign Aubameyang
With a few weeks left to the end of the transfer window Thomas Tuchel is wanting to sign yet another player to strengthen his team. Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Tuchel is pushing the Chelsea board to sign Aubameyang. Chelsea mean business this transfer window after already signing four quality players – Sterling, Koulibally, Cucurella and Chukwuemeka. It seems like The Blues transfer window isn’t over just yet and are showing interest in Aubameyang. Fabrizio Romano has reported that Thomas Tuchel is pushing Todd Behly to sign Aubameyang the ex Arsenal striker. Thomas Tuchel is pushing with Todd Boehly to sign Pierre Aubameyang as he’s considered perfect striker – but Barcelona have not received official proposal yet. 🚨🔵 #CFC Chelsea are considering Auba as an option as ...
Arsenal Boast Youngest Premier League Starting XI but Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool are Oldest
Arsenal boasted the youngest starting XI on the opening weekend of Premier League this season as Mikel Arteta’s youth revolution continues. The Gunners included 20-year-old Bukayo Saka, as well as 21-year-olds Gabriel Martinelli and William Saliba, who made his top flight debut in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Martinelli headed Arsenal ahead before Saka’s cross was deflected in to ensure Arteta’s young guns made a far better start than the did 12 months prior when they lost to Brentford. Arsenal and Southampton were the only two teams to have an average starting XI age of under 25, with the north Londoners just pipping the Saints by 0.1 of a year at 24.7 to 24.8 years. Arteta is in the midst of a squad overhaul which saw experienced striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang shipped out to Barce...
Football’s Biggest ‘What-Ifs’: Lewandowski to Blackburn, Messi Playing for Spain and More
Football, and indeed many sports for that matter, are defined by fleeting moments in time, split-second decisions and era-defining calls that have a bearing on history itself. I’m sure many of our readers have pondered some of football’s biggest ‘what-ifs’, whether it be a controversial on-field decision or an oh-so-nearly transfer to your favourite team. We are taking a look at some of the pivotal moments in the sport’s history that could well have changed the tapestry of football as we know it. Bojan Krkic Fulfilling His Potential Emerging on the scene three years after Lionel Messi, Barcelona couldn’t quite believe their luck as another once-in-a-generation talent passed through La Masia. It is widely reported that Bojan scored over 900 goals for various youth teams having joined t...
Premier League not to finish top four odds: Chelsea 11/10 to miss out on Champions League
Chelsea struggled through the back end of the 2021/22 season, and with other teams looking to make progress, will they miss out on the top four next season? Latest Premier League 2022/23 not to Finish Top 4 odds at bet365 Will Chelsea miss out on the top four? Chelsea’s poor second half to the season almost cost them third place in the league in the 2021/22 season, Thomas Tuchel will be keen to ensure they don’t carry this into next season. If they can get the best out of Romelu Lukaku they will be hopeful of securing another top four position next season. At 11/10 they may be worth a punt on missing out on the top four. Man United are looking like they will be going through a big reshuffle this summer, at 4/6 they aren’t a bad price to miss out a top four finish. Their odds may chan...
Premier League To Finish In The Top Six Odds: Newcastle United 9/4 For European Spot
We expect Premier League juggernauts such as Manchester City, Liverpool, and Manchester United to make the top six – but which sides could potentially throw one of the ‘big six’ out of the mix and make their way into a European spot? Latest Premier League Top 6 Finish Odds At bet365 Can Newcastle United Return To Europe? Outside of the traditional big six, Eddie Howe’s Newcastle are the favourites to break into the top six and snatch a European spot which would mark their return to the UEFA competitions for the first time since 2012/13. West Ham United, Leicester City, and Aston Villa make up the final of the top ten favourites to finish inside the top half – with Brighton, Everton, and Wolves following the trio. Who Will Finish In The Top 6? As implied by the Premier League top six finish...
WATCH: Jorginho’s exquisite penalty gives Chelsea lead
Jorginho scored a trademark opener for Chelsea from the spot to put Thomas Tuchel’s side 1-0 up against Everton on the Premier League’s opening weekend. Jorginho, who won Euro 2020 with Italy despite missing a penalty in the shootout against England in the final, has 21 goals in 127 league appearances for the Blues. As a tense first-half came to an end, Chelsea’s pressure was rewarded when a surging Ben Chilwell was taken down by Abdoulaye Doucoure inside the box and Craig Pawson pointed to the spot. No mistake! 💥 Jorginho sends Pickford the wrong way just before the break! pic.twitter.com/sWWn3kSEmi — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 6, 2022 Thomas Tuchel’s side have an opportunity to go top of the Premier League table with a win on Saturday night, and can take adva...
Fantasy Premier League Tips: Top 10 Defenders For 22/23 Season
The wait is almost over with Premier League football returning next weekend. As we count down the days to next Friday let’s look at the Top 10 defenders for Fantasy Premier League this season. 10. Neco Williams – Price £4m Club – Nottingham Forest Coming in as the cheapest player in FPL Neco Williams has just signed for newly promoted Nottingham Forest where he will likely be a starter. Playing right-wing back in Steve Cooper’s 5 at the back system it will be possible for the Welshman to have some attacking output as well, providing points for goals and assists. 9. Tariq Lamptey – Price £4.5m Club – Brighton At only 21-years-old Tariq Lamptey has been a regular starter at Brighton for two years now. Brighton had a solid 2021/22 season and this was rewarded with the 6th be...
Football Accumulator Betting Tips for Saturday 6th August 2022: Back Our 3/1 Three-Fold With A Free Bet
Ahead of Saturday’s Premier League return we have picked out three fixtures for a 3/1 accumulator – better yet, customers yet to register with Virgin Bet can get a £20 free bet to use across their platform. Three legs make up our Saturday accumulator, which has odds of roughly 3/1. A £10 stake would return around £40 (Odds subject to change). Football Accumulator Tips Football Accumulator Betting Offer: Virgin Bet – Bet £10 Get £20 In Free Bets Virgin Bet are offering new customers the chance to get £20 worth of free bets upon signing up. Simply place a £10 qualifying bet , and you’ll receive £20 in free bets in return. Just follow the step-by-step guide below to redeem yours. Top 5 New Football Betting Sites Already claimed Virgin Bet’s bonus? Check out some more free bets from the best b...
Manchester United block Hakim Ziyech move as Erik Ten Hag looks to reunite with his former winger
New Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag is reportedly keeping close tabs on former player Hakim Ziyech, however the United club chiefs are reluctant to authorise a move for the tricky winger. Ziyech was instrumental under Ten Hag at Ajax, with the winger playing a pivitol role in winning the Eredivisie, as well as a magical run in Europe which saw the Dutch side reach the Champions League semi-finals in the 2018/19 season. Since leaving Ten Hag and Ajax for a blockbuster move to London in 2020 however, the Moroccan has struggled to adapt to the style of English football and has fallen out of favour at new club Chelsea. Ziyech has struggled to make any significant impact since arriving at Stamford Bridge, with the likes of Mason Mount, Christian Pulisic and Kai Havertz all being favoured...
Pundit Top Four Predictions: 13 out of 22 Foresee a Hat-Trick of Premier League Titles for Man City
With the Premier League season kicking off on Friday evening, there are so many narratives to consider, with last season’s title front-runners having further bolstered their squads, while the race for Champions League football is seemingly impossible to call. The annual BBC Premier League pundit predictions have been released, and it is safe to say the list is in stark contrast to last season. Following their fourth-placed finish in the 2020-21 season, all 20 participating experts wrote off Liverpool’s chances of winning the league. While they were indeed correct in their predictions, just two had them down to finish as runners-up; former Reds players Mark Lawrenson and Danny Murphy. See below for the full top four prediction list for 2022/23. Jurgen Klopp’s side were ferocious in their pu...
Carney Chukwuemeka signs for Chelsea from Aston Villa for £20m
Chelsea have signed exciting academy prospect Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for a reported fee of £20m. The 18-year-old has signed a six-year deal at Chelsea, after refusing to sign a new contract at Villa. Chukwuemeka starred in England’s Under-19 European Championship glory in July, as he played a vital part in the youngsters lifting the Euro trophy. After scoring in extra time of the Euro Final, Chukwuemeka immediately became a hot property this Summer, with Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly singing the praises of the young midfielder: “Carney is one of the most exciting young players in Europe so we are really looking forward to seeing him in action at Stamford Bridge. “We are delighted to be able to bring him to Chelsea and add such a talented young individual to our squad for the ne...
Fantasy Premier League Tips: Top 5 Keepers For 22/23 Season
The wait is almost over with Premier League football returning in seven days. As we count down the days to next Friday let’s look at the Top 5 keepers for Fantasy Premier League this season. 5. Edouard Mendy – Price £5m Club – Chelsea Mendy has had a solid two seasons between the sticks for Chelsea with 30 clean sheets over both. With Chelsea looking for a title push this season the Senegal international will be pivotal with reliability for clean sheets. The Blues have also just signed Kalidou Koulibaly to bolster their defense meaning a likelihood of less goals conceded and more clean sheets. Edouard Mendy scored 130 points last season. 4. Aaron Ramsdale – Price £5m Club – Arsenal Following his first season at The Gunners after signing from Bournemouth, Ramsdale is set to be a...
