Author: Akshat Mehrish

The Blues got their revenge over Leicester by beating them in the Premier League. However, the victory was marred by controversy early on in the match, which saw Chelsea denied a spot-kick. Head coach Thomas Tuchel slammed the technology subsequently in his post-match words. Chelsea were still hurting from Saturday’s FA Cup final defeat to Leicester City when the Foxes came to town. Their second match in four days pitted the two sides in the Premier League, with the ramifications of the result potentially long-lasting. Both teams were targeting the third spot – Leicester to consolidate their position in the…

As expected, much of the focus was on Harry Kane this match week and the news which broke out days before. Both Manchester United and Manchester City managers were quizzed about their clubs’ links to the Englishman, who has reportedly asked to leave Spurs this summer. The Norwegian faced the question from the media on the night his team secured the second spot in the league. United drew their match against Fulham with Edinson Cavani – another striker in the spotlight – scoring the Red Devil’s only goal of the game. When asked about whether United would be signing a striker this…

Spurs take Aston Villa midweek in their penultimate match of the 2020/21 Premier League season. The objective for the hosts is simple – win and stand a chance to play in the UEFA Champions League next season. Lose, and they drop down to the Europa League. A spot in next season’s tournament is at stake for Spurs. They need to win maximum points from their remaining matches and hope that Chelsea and Liverpool slip up. Should they lose their match against Aston Villa, the numerical difference between them and the leading pack will be unassailable which, in turn, could further…

It has been a forgettable season for Mikel Arteta and his side. However, the Gunners can still end on a positive note by qualifying for the UEFA Europa League for the subsequent season. They are up against Crystal Palace next, who will be looking to send off their manager – Roy Hodgson – with a win. An official announcement on Tuesday morning confirmed that Hodson would be stepping down as the manager of the Eagles. While the Englishman did not indicate that he was planning his retirement, it is presumed that he will back away from football for good due…

The Spaniard is the longest-serving players in the current United’s squad. His contract will be up in July, leading to speculation that an exit is likely. United manager provided an update on Mata’s future in his Fulham pre-match conference. The Norwegian revealed that while a decision hasn’t been reached yet, both parties have kept an open dialogue to decide the player’s future. “I’ve kept the dialogue with Juan and we’re due to speak again very soon,””Of course, he’s not played as much as he’d like and that’s a decision that we’ll make with him. He’s in charge of his own…

According to Goal, the striker has told Spurs that he wants to leave the club this summer. Tottenham’s academy product and has become one of the world’s finest forwards since breaking into the first team.  The report states that the 27-year-old is disillusioned by the club’s lack of silverware in the past few years. Spurs have challenged on multiple fronts over the years but failed to cap their dominance with a trophy. They’ve come close to winning the Premier League and the Champions League in the past but to no avail.  https://twitter.com/TheLFAOfficial/status/1387121579792945154 Tottenham will be reluctant to entertain bids from…

The former Chelsea player and head coach is the current favorite to take over from Roy Hodgson – if he steps down – next season. According to Fabrizio Romano, via Goal, the talks between the 42-year-old and the Eagles are progressing. While Hodgson hasn’t announced his plans beyond the end of the current season, he is expected to step out of management. The 73-year-old is presumed to be retiring from football at the end of the campaign. It is increasingly likely that there would be a new manager in the Eagles’ dugout next season. Lampard is among the contenders to…

Ronald Koeman’s time at Barcelona could be coming to an end. The Dutchman only signed on for his former club last summer, but a disappointing end to the season has put his immediate future in doubt. According to a report by ESPN, Barcelona are looking to replace head coach Ronald Koeman before the next season. However – the report continues – president Joan Laporta does not want to sack the Dutchman before a replacement has been confirmed. The Blaugrana are keen to avoid a repeat of the situation last season when they sacked Ernesto Valverde midway before lining up a substitute. Quique…

Achraf Hakimi has enjoyed a stellar season with Inter Milan, which culminated with the team winning the Scudetto. However, Inter’s financial troubles could push the 22-year-old towards an exit, with his former club keen to buy him back. Los Blancos sold Hakimi to Internazionale Milan just last season. The Moroccan was deemed surplus to requirements at the Bernabeu, with Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Odriozola also competing for the same spots. As such, he sealed a move to Inter and has since played an important part in the Nerazzurri’s title win. Hakimi has played as the right-wingback in Antonio Conte’s 3-5-2 system, allowing…

The Red Devils are joined by Everton and Paris Saint Germain in the race for the England international. The Englishman is currently enjoying his second season in Spain, having signed for the Rojiblancos two summers ago from Tottenham Hotspur. However, with his deal set to expire a year later, the 30-year-old could seal a swift return to England. Trippier has enjoyed a stellar season with Atletico Madrid as they look to lift their first LaLiga title since 2014. The England international has been a key player for Diego Simeone, who has used him either as a full-back or a wing-back on the…