Glasgow, United Kingdom | AFP | Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers on Saturday distanced himself from speculation he could succeed Arsene Wenger as Arsenal boss. “There’s nothing really in it. I have always said I’m extremely happy here,” Rogers told BBC Scotland. Wenger announced on Friday he will step down at …
Read More »Opportunity knocks for Arsenal in post-Wenger era
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger’s decision to step down as Arsenal manager after 22 years in charge marks the end of an era, but also a huge opportunity for the Gunners to reestablish themselves among the elite of English and European football. Tributes poured in from players …
Read More »Moyes warns Wenger’s successor ‘it will be tough’
London, United Kingdom | AFP | David Moyes knows better than most the perils of succeeding a long-serving and successful manager so when the West Ham boss is well aware of the pitfalls that could await whoever succeeds Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. Veteran Gunners boss Wenger announced on Friday he …
Read More »Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal at end of season
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsene Wenger will bring his 22-year stay in charge of Arsenal to a close at the end of the season, the Frenchman announced on Friday. “After careful consideration and following discussions with the club, I feel it is the right time for me to step …
Read More »United give Mourinho selection dilemma ahead of Spurs semi
Bournemouth, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho admitted Manchester United had given him an FA Cup semi-final selection dilemma after their 2-0 win at Bournemouth on Wednesday. Goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku sealed the points at Dean Court after Mourinho made seven changes in the aftermath of …
Read More »Pogba starts amid talk of potential United exit
Bournemouth, United Kingdom | AFP | Paul Pogba was named in the Manchester United team for Wednesday’s clash with Bournemouth amid mounting speculation that the France midfielder is set to leave Old Trafford. United manager Jose Mourinho had vowed to drop several of his under-performing stars in the aftermath of …
Read More »United stars face axe as Mourinho fumes
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho has vowed to drop several of Manchester United’s stars as he fumes over their lacklustre loss to West Bromwich Albion. United crashed to a shock 1-0 home defeat against bottom of the table Albion on Sunday as Jay Rodriguez sealed the visitors’ …
Read More »Man City eye record books after clinching title
2364, United Kingdom | AFP | Champions Manchester City have set their sights on rewriting the record books after clinching the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola’s side were crowned kings of English football on Sunday as their arch rivals Manchester United slumped to a shock 1-0 defeat against struggling West …
Read More »Mourinho slams United as they hand title to City
Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Jose Mourinho applauded Manchester City’s Premier League title success, but lambasted Manchester United after West Bromwich Albion’s shock 1-0 win on Sunday. In order to prevent City from being crowned champions for a few more days, United had to avoid defeat against bottom club …
Read More »Ritchie stars as Newcastle hit back to down Arsenal
Newcastle, United Kingdom | AFP | Arsenal crashed to a fifth consecutive away defeat in the Premier League as Matt Ritchie fired Newcastle to a 2-1 win at St James’ Park on Sunday. Arsene Wenger’s side took an early lead through Alexandre Lacazette, but Ayoze Perez equalised before Ritchie bagged …
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